North Central Area and
SDAEOP
Networking to put the
Pieces Together
2017 SDAEOP Conference
Networking with
North Central Area for Professional
Development Days
June 7-8-9, 2017
Conference Site
Ramkota; Best Western
3200 West Maple Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
605-336-0650
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North Central Area and SDAEOP
Networking to put the
Pieces together
Welcome ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Schedule at Glance 2017 Conference Agenda ----------------------------------------------- 4-5
Hotel/Miscellaneous Information -------------------------------------------------------------- 6-7
Workshops Sessions Educational Credit/Speakers ------------------------------------- 8-9-10
Registration Form ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Conference T-Shirt Information ----------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Friends Page/Putting the Pieces Together ----------------------------------------------- 13-14
Let us “Shine” Together
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March 1, 2017
Welcome!
Thank you to the South Dakota AEOP for inviting North Central Area (NCA) members and guests to Sioux
Falls for the 2017 North Central Area Professional Development Days (NCAPDD)! The NCAPDD being held
June 7-9, 2017, at the Ramkota Hotel.
This year, the conference theme, “Networking to Put the Pieces Together,” accurately describes the
importance of this conference to bring together members from our ten states to create a strong and viable
network of professionals. Over the two days together, we will forge new relationships and strengthen
existing ones through informative workshops, business meetings, committee work, and numerous
networking opportunities. We are constantly transforming the way we do our jobs, and this conference
provides the opportunity for you to share your best practices with others, and to learn from them.
You, as members of your local, state, or NAEOP, have the vision, the knowledge, and the experience to
move our associations forward to remain viable and vital to all members. YOU are the greatest assets of all
these associations. It is obvious that we could not be successful without all of your contributions.
As you prepare to attend the NCAPDD, I ask you to set some goals for these two days. Maybe you want to
re-connect with friends from another state. Maybe you are working toward your PSP certificate (or recertification) and will be earning valuable in-service hours. Maybe you want to learn more about NAEOP
and the North Central Area. Whatever your reason for attending, you will find it here!
During the conference, I encourage you to stay engaged, keep us proactive and help shape the future of
the North Central Area. It is our goal that the 2017 NCAPDD is a rewarding and memorable experience for
each of you! I look forward to seeing you in Sioux Falls!
Enjoy the conference!
Mary Guest, CEOE
North Central Area Director
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Wed/Thurs/Fri
June 7-8-9
2017 SDAEOP Annual Conference &
North Central Area Professional Development Days
Networking to put the Pieces Together
First Day
Wednesday June 7th
1:00 – 5:00pm
Registration for Conference
East Lobby
1:00 – 5:00pm
Vendors
East Lobby
2:00 – 3:00pm
SDAEOP Board Meeting
Conference Room #2
3:00 – 5:00pm
SDAEOP Business Meetings all members attend
Conference Room #2
6:00pm
Downtown and Falls Park
eat/own -- sculpture
walk/falls park
Second Day
Thursday June 8th
7:00am
Breakfast
SDAEOP Has Been
7:00am
Breakfast
NCA/SDAEOP
Presidents/Vice
Presidents/President
Elect (Both @
Restaurant on your own)
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7:00am
Breakfast
Own your own
7:00am – 7:45am
Registration for Conference
East Lobby
7:45am – 8:00am
Welcome - Introductions
Amphitheater II
8:00am – 10:00am
Workshop - Educational - Debbie Wade
Amphitheater II
10:00am – 10:20am
Break
10:20am – 12:00pm
Workshop - Educational - Mary Guest
Amphitheater II
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch - NCA Business Meeting
Roosevelt Room
1:00pm – 1:45pm
Workshop – Lisa Morehouse/Mary Guest
Amphitheater II
1:45pm – 2:00pm
Break
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Workshop - Parent Connection
Amphitheater II
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Vendors
East Lobby
6:00pm
Banquet/Awards/Installation of SDAEOP Officers
Roosevelt Room
Third Day
Friday June 9th
7:00am
Breakfast on your own
8:00am – 8:15am
Welcome
Roosevelt Room
8:15am – 10:15am
Workshop – Lisa Morehouse
Roosevelt Room
10:30am – 11:30am
Workshop - Damsel in Defense
Roosevelt Room
11:30am – 12:00pm
Check out of hotel, if needed/not staying, if leaving after 4pm
12:00pm – 2:30pm
Lunch - Round Table Discussions
Roosevelt Room
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Workshop - Educational - Debbie Wade
Roosevelt Room
5:00pm
Supper – Casual Dress
Roosevelt Room
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Workshop - School Resource Officer
School Safety Workshop
presentation/discussing/interaction
Roosevelt Room
Networking is not about just connecting people.
It is about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities.
Networking is marketing. Marketing yourself, marketing your uniqueness,
marketing what you stand for. - Christine Comaford-Lynch
Hope you can join us for the start of
Opening the Networking
Communication
Line between SDAEOP and NCA
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Guests call Hotel directly to make reservations
605-336-0605
You must specify you are with SD Association of Education Office Professionals.
Group rate not available through reservations on the website.
The Hotel Amenities
Complimentary wireless internet property-wide
Parking
Complimentary airport/business shuttle
Complimentary coffee/tea in lobby each morning
Waterpark passes will be given
Frankie’s Sports Bar/Grill on site
Maple Street Café on site
Room Rates
Deadline for reservations before 5/8/2017
individuals pay all charges
Standard rooms/non poolside
$119.00 plus tax
Total would be $133.99
Check in after 4pm
Check out 11am
occupancy 1-4 people
Service Project
SDAEOP is heading up a service project for conference. Start saving your travel size
toiletries and bring them to conference. There will be a box at registration to drop off
your items. The items donated are going will be distributed to different charities in the
area. You can bring single items or you may pack them into small packages to bring.
Baskets/Gift Cards for Silent Auction
There will be two silent auctions going on. One for SDAEOP (money raised will go towards
SDAEOP); members please bring a basket or gift cards for the SDAEOP Silent Auction.
One for NCA (money raised will go towards NCA), each state please bring a basket or gift cards
for the NCA Silent Auction. Please bring basket or gift cards to the registration table.
SMILES: finding the puzzles
There will be vendors, excitement, adventure, networking, workshops, new/old
friendships will appear just come, sit awhile, share smiles and hope you go home a little
bit more rejuvenated with SDAEOP and NCA. Come see what we have to offer. Be sure
to look for puzzle pieces throughout the conference.
Vendors: located in the lobby by registration.
Vendors:
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Wednesday
Thursday
1:00 – 5:00pm
3:00 – 5:00pm
Wednesday night event
We will be meeting @ 5:42pm in the front lobby to start the adventure of a “Downtown”
evening out. Falls Park Area / Downtown Sioux Falls / Walking Sculpture
We will be going downtown Sioux Falls for the evening. Sioux Falls downtown has a lot
to offer; places to eat, shopping, the sculpture walk, and last stop of Falls Park. At this
time, we are hoping to have transportation for everyone to go at one time, if you prefer to
take your own vehicle that would be fine.
You can check out Downtown Sioux Falls on their website: www.VisitSiouxFalls.com
for more information you can email Charla Callahan:
[email protected]
Meal Information for Conference
Wednesday
June 7th
on your own
Thursday
June 8th
Breakfast - on your own
Lunch - Chicken Caesar Wrap
Banquet
Your choice see registration form
Please Mark One of the Banquet Meal Choices
Friday
June 9th
Breakfast - on your own
Lunch - Bake Potato Bar
Supper - Chicken Salad Croissant
Service Project
The secretaries from Area 1, representing the South Dakota Association of Educational
Office Professionals, is heading up a fun and exciting service project for the 2017
conference to be held in Sioux Falls. Start saving now, we are collecting travel size
toiletries to be donated to organizations in need of them. We will collect your items at
the 2017 conference; bring to box at registration table.
Some ideas for the special projects:
Bring single items
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Use your own to fill empty ones
Place in a Ziploc
Buy already made
Workshop Sessions
Debbie Wade
Speaker Information
Thursday 8:00am – 10:00am
Debbie Wade, CEOP, CEOE, is a speaker, costumed workshop presenter, clown, community volunteer,
substitute teacher, and 2011 retiree from San Jacinto College District in Pasadena, Texas, after 31 years
as an administrative assistant. She is a past president of her local and state associations, a member of
NAEOP, a presenter for many state and national conferences and institutes, and the recipient of the
2004 Olive T. Ritchie National Educational Office Professional of the Year Award. Debbie also has quite
a collection of wildly crazy costumes she wears while teaching “professional development” sessions . . .
always fun and always with a message to be learned!!
“Taking the Puzzle Apart and Putting It Back Together”
We will take our jigsaw puzzle apart first and learn a little bit about ourselves: our similarities and
differences; our likes and dislikes; our unique qualities; our work habits. Then we’ll learn how our puzzle
pieces fit together with others to create successful relationships in our work places, professional
organizations, and personal lives. Come ready to explore, learn, and create in a most fun and puzzling
way!
Mary Guest
Friday
10:20am – 12:00pm
I am fortunate to have the privilege to serve NAEOP as the North Central Area Director. This is my third
year, and I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting and interacting with the members in the Area. I have been
a member of my local and state associations for 16 years. I have been employed at the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln for 19 years and work in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic
Development. I have been a life-long learner and completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Leadership
Studies in 2012. This has been a wonderful journey, and I continue to study leadership, followership and
parliamentary procedure in my work, professional organizations and personal life.
“EQ – The Essential Piece to Your Success”
Explore what emotional intelligence is and how to use it to set yourself up for success. Learn how to
manage your professional and personal relationships to obtain the best outcomes.
Lisa Morehouse/Mary Guest
Friday
1:00pm – 1:45pm
“Nifty Networking with NCA”
Join us for a fun-filled, fact-finding event to utilize your networking skills. Discover the resources and
talents available for educational office professionals throughout North Central Area.
Lou Vogt
Thursday 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Parent Connection “Hope for Families that must be Apart”
As Executive Director, Lou Vogt oversees all Family Connection programs. She is responsible for
communicating the mission, vision, values and goals of the organization. She manages the overall
operations of the agency, including its programmatic, fiscal, image and stakeholder impact.
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Born and raised in South Dakota, she graduated with a degree in Business Administration and Paralegal
Studies. She spent the first years of her career working in the for-profit world setting up manufacturing
facilities worldwide for Hasbro. She found her love for the non-profit world when she took the position of
Executive Director for the Great Plains Chapter of the American Red Cross. After ten years of making a
positive difference in people’s lives with the Red Cross, she heard about a positon with Family Connection.
Working with children and families affected by incarceration…she found her calling, her passion, and her
future…she was hooked. Lou and her husband, Roger, live in Wentworth. They have two grown children,
eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. They are very active in their community. Faith runs
deep throughout her life. Faith in God, faith in humankind and faith in herself. Family Connection has
allowed all of these to come together for a wonderful mission. www.sdfamilyconnection.org
Lisa Morehouse
Friday
8:15am – 10:15am
Graduating from college with a BA in Elementary Education, Lisa’s career took a detour away from
teaching and into the world of retail management for about 15 years. Deciding it was time to get back
into the education field, she started working for Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, Nebraska as a Bid
Specialist in the Purchasing department in 1992. In 1997, Lisa moved to the Human Resources
department as an Office Manager where she currently coordinates the activities of the HR department.
This work led Lisa to become a 3D member in the local, state and national educational office
professional associations, serving in many capacities, committee member, committee chairmen and
elected offices. Lisa is currently serving as NAEOP President-elect. Over the course of the past 24
years, professional development and association involvement have had a huge impact on her growth at
work and association career. Because of this, Lisa challenges all office professionals to embrace their
opportunities to grow and be involved!
“The Phoenix: Rising from the Ashes”
The Phoenix, a mythical Arabian bird that lives for centuries, dies and rises from its own ashes. Is it
possible for institutions, associations or even individuals to rise where they have fallen? In this fast
paced, interactive session, you will discover tools needed to build your foundation as you develop an
action plan of change and networking opportunities that will help you identify your strengths, as an office
professional and as an individual.
Cassie Ridgeway – Damsel Senior Mentor
Colette Gross – Damsel Protégé
Friday
10:30am – 11:30am
Cassie Ridgeway – Damsel Senior Mentor
As a wife of a SD Highway Patrol Trooper in Brookings, I understand the dangers that are out there,
even in our great state of SD. As a mother of two young children, I have a want and need to be able to
protect them the best I can. With Damsel, I truly feel I am making a difference in lowering the statistics
of those affected by assault. www.mydamselpro.net/cassie
[email protected]
Colette Gross – Damsel Protégé
My older sister, Cassie, introduced me to Damsel and I was sold. As a resident of Sioux Falls, I am all
too aware of the growing crime rate and if I can help lower it even a little bit, I will. I want to empower
every woman to protect herself and those she loves.
www.mydamselpro.net/coletteg
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[email protected]
“Damsel in Defense”
Damsel’s mission is to equip, empower, and educate women to protect themselves and their families. In
addition to the mission, as independent pros, we are committed to offering empowerment and healing to
those affected by assault.
Friday
Round Table Discussions
After lunch
We will be breaking into the different areas of an office professional. During this time, we would like you
to pick a topic that will be provided on the table and create a discussion with your group. At the end, we
would like you to share the topic you chose to all office professionals.
Debbie Wade
Friday
3:00pm – 4:00pm
“A is for Apple, Appetite, Awesome & Attitude”
Prepare for a fun, interactive session designed to focus on the “real” meanings of some very important
“A” words in our life: Apple, Appetite, Awesome, and Attitude. Be ready to share, laugh, and
learn. Wear or bring something red and receive “A” special surprise.
Officer Ben Gant, School Resource Officer
Friday
6:30pm – 8:30pm
“Be Prepared”
Ben has been with the Madison School District for 3 years, he works with all three schools giving his
attention and detail to each situation that he handles. Ben has a way with people, works hard and
always tries to lift the spirits of those around him. Ben was the first SRO at the Madison School District
and started from scratch, as he has presented a program that is working well for our school. Ben has
created a safe environment, helped create a new updated Emergency Safety Guideline Manual and
headed up the Safety Buckets Program, it was a big task but they are all in place and ready to go. Ben
interacts with the students well; he wants to create a safe environment for Madison Central Students.
SRO Gant will be speaking to us on safety in our schools; how to handle different situations and what to
be looking for. We will have a question and answer period as well as interaction amongst ourselves,
“What to do in Certain Situations”. This workshop could be helpful in that situation of “what if” this
happens.
Working together as a “TEAM”.
Hope you enjoy our sessions!!!
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June 7-8-9, 2017
Registration and Payment Form
NAEOP Member
Yes
No
SDAEOP Member
Job Title:
Yes
No
Retiree:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Home Phone:
Office Phone:
Email Address:
Emergency Contact Information: Name:_______________________Relationship:_______
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Special Dietary Needs:
When are you arriving: ___________________ When are you departing___________
Member: $100.00
Non-member: $105.00
Registration Deadline:
May 8, 2017
Early Bird Special for Members: $95.00
register by April 18, 2017
(Four Meals are included with registration)
Banquet Meal
Mail this page, your check to:
Deb Ulvestad
117 West 6th St
Volga, SD 57071
Questions contact:
[email protected]
Please check one below
Stuffed Pork Chop ____ Chicken Kiev _____
No Refunds will be issued after May 8th
Make checks payable to SDAEOP
See box where to mail
Total: ______________
Office Use Only:
Date received ____________________
Vendors
Networking
Business Meetings
Workshops
Educational Credits
Banquet
Friendship
Amt. Rec’d: ____________
Check #: _______________
Rec’d By: ___________________________
Fundraising Activity Special Project
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Order your 2017 Conference T-Shirts today. If you are interested in getting a
conference t-shirt please fill out the form below. Deadline for orders is April 18, 2017. T-Shirts
will be available at the registration table in June.
(Hanes famous tagless® design = ultimate comfort. Going tagless means never having an itchy neck again! The
true original tagless t-shirt - pays attention to every "feel good" detail. 6.1 oz. 100% pre-shrunk cotton; Heather and
Safety colors are poly/cotton blends, Cover stitched collar for comfort, Double-needle stitched for durability. Hanes
tagless T-shirt Sizes are small to 3xl with a generous fit.)
Price per T-Shirt:
Color:
$15.00
Mint Green
Checks payable to SDAEOP
Sleeve:
Short
2XL
3XL
Circle Size (women’s sizes):
Small
Medium
Large
You can mail your order form and check to:
Betty Sokol
30246 266th Ave
Crookston, NE 69212
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Place to put your new contacts, your new or old friends…… Networking in its best………
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Notes: Putting the pieces together!
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