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  • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Publications >
      • Ad Rates
    • News
    • Rural Water Systems
    • Rural Water Center >
      • White Papers
    • Membership >
      • Water System Membership Application
      • Corporate/Associate Membership Application
      • Member Login
  • Training & Events
    • Certification >
      • Training Calendar
      • SD DANR WATER CERTIFICATION WEBSITE
    • Annual Conference >
      • ATC Call For Papers
      • ATC Sponsorships
      • ATC Awards
      • Water Taste Test Contest
      • Meter Challenge
    • EXPO
    • Fishing Tournament
    • Golf
    • Trap Shoot
    • Leadership
  • Resources
    • Apprenticeship
    • SDARWS Store
    • Job Board
    • CoBank/SDARWS Loan & Leasing Program
    • Regional Water System Research Consortium
    • Water Development Districts
    • Member Directory
    • Affinity Programs
    • YouTube
    • Hall of Fame
  • Legislative Advocacy
    • Ripples Legislative Newsletter
    • NRWA Rural Water Rally
    • WaterPac
  • Technical Assistance
    • Water Technical Assistance
    • Wastewater Technical Assistance
    • Source Water Protection
    • Equipment

Board Leadership Seminar

November 19-20, 2025
Ramkota Hotel  |  920 W. Sioux Avenue  |  Pierre, SD
WHY SHOULD BOARD MEMBERS ATTEND THIS EVENT?
The Leadership Seminar is a dynamic training event designed specifically for rural water board members and decision-makers. This annual seminar focuses on strengthening leadership skills, enhancing board governance, and providing valuable insights into the challenges and responsibilities of managing rural water systems.

Participants benefit from engaging presentations by industry experts, peer-to-peer networking opportunities, and practical takeaways that strengthen board effectiveness and organizational resilience. Whether you're newly elected or a seasoned board member, this event provides valuable guidance to help navigate the evolving challenges facing rural water systems.
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Whether you're a seasoned board member or new to the role, the Leadership Seminar offers tools and training to support effective leadership, build strong systems, and foster continued success in rural water management.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Attendee registration includes dinner tickets to the President's Reception Dinner on Wednesday evening. Dinner tickets for spouses/guests can be purchased for $30.

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION (Includes President's Reception Dinner Ticket)
  • $200/person until October 25th
  • $225 after October 26th
PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION DINNER TICKETS (For Spouses and Guests)
  • $30 (Dinner Only)
    • Note that Dinner Tickets are included in the cost of Attendee Registration​

REGISTRATION OPENS IN SEPTEMBER
HOTEL INFORMATION

HOST HOTEL

Ramkota Hotel & Convention Center | 920 W. Sioux Avenue | Pierre, SD
605-224-6877


Nearby Hotels:
CLUBHOUSE – 605-494-2582
DAYS INN – 605-224-0411
GOVERNOR'S INN – 605-224-4200
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS – 605-223-9045
BAYMONT INN & SUITES – 605-224-4140
SCHEDULE
2025 AGENDA
Wednesday – November 19
1:00 – Welcome – Lloyd Poppens, SDARWS Board President
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Agenda Review
1:15 – Session 1
2:15 – Break
2:30 – Session 2
3:30 – Session 3
4:30 – Adjourn
5:30 – President’s Reception
6:00 – Dinner & Rural Water Hall of Fame Inductions
Thursday – November 20
8:00 – Reconvene & Agenda Review
​8:15 – Session 4
9:00 – Break
9:15 – Session 5
​10:00    Break
10:15 – Session 6
11:00 – Session 7
11:45 – Closing Comments – Lloyd Poppens, SDARWS Board President, & Jeremiah Corbin, SDARWS Executive Director

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