2024 South Dakota Nurses Association Annual Convention

Best Western Kelly Inn
1607 South Dakota 50
Yankton, SD 57078

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 11:00am CT - Monday, October 7, 2024 at 1:00pm CT
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1607 South Dakota 50, Yankton, SD 57078

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2024 South Dakota Nurses Association Annual Convention

NURSING: HONORING THE PAST AND EMPOWERING FOR THE FUTURE

“For the sick it is important to have the best.” - Florence Nightingale (1820-1910)

Dates: Oct. 6-7, 2024

Rooms: Best Western, 1607 E SD Highway 50, Yankton, SD 57078; Telephone: 605-665-2906; A block of rooms will be held until August 9, 2024 at a rate of $125.00 per room plus taxes per night. Please mention you are with the South Dakota Nurses Association.

Presenters:

  • Dr. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN. Thirty-eighth President of the American Nurses Association
  • Annie Meehan, CSP, CVP, CLC, Speaker, Award-winning Author, & Mental 
              Wellness Expert.
  • Suzanne England DNP, APRN, GPA Acting CNO with IHS,               
             GPA MCH Consultant.
  • Tammy Hatting, NRHA Fellow, Executive for the LeadingAge in South
            Dakota, South Dakota Health Care Association.
  • Julie Schenkel, BA, MS, Administrator Tyndall Good Samaritan Society.
  • Jean Hunhoff, RN, BSN, MSN, MHA, South Dakota Legislator

Agenda: 

DAY 1 October 6, 2024

Pre-Convention Opportunities:
    10:00 AM Mass at Bishop Marty Chapel - tours available after Mass.
    Morning Exercise – walk the Meridian Bridge, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

11:00 AM Registration

(12:30 – 4:00 PM Boutique Shopping available)

1:00 PM Opening Ceremony 

1:15 – 2:15 PM Jennifer S. Mensik Kennedy, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, ANA President

2:15 PM – 2:45 PM Networking Break 

2:45 – 3:45 PM “Choose to Soar” by Annie Meehan, CSP, CVP, CLC, Mental Wellness Expert
    
3:45 – 5:00 PM Tour Mead Building Nursing History

5:15 – 6:30 Annual Meeting 

7:00 PM Evening Meal – SDNA President’s Address, Nursing Tribute followed by live auction


DAY 2 October 7, 2024

7:00 – 8:00 AM vendor setup/poster display setup

8:00 Registration Open – Vendors Open 

8:30 – 9:15 AM “Empowering South Dakota Community Response to Sexual Assault” by Captain Suzanne England, DNP, APRN, GPA Acting CNO with IHS, GPA MCH Consultant

9:15 – 9:45 AM Networking Break

9:45 – 10:30 AM “Crisis in Long-term Care” Panel - Tammy Hatting, NRHA Fellow, Julie Schenkel, BA, MS and Jean Hunhoff, RN, MPH, South Dakota Legislator.

10:30 – 11:30 AM  “Be the Exception” by Annie Meehan, CSP, CVP, CLC, Mental Wellness Expert

11:45 PM Silent Auction ends

12:00-1:00 PM Awards Luncheon

1:00 – 2:00 pm Post Convention Board Meeting

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Exhibit Booth
Early Bird Discount Until 8/30/2024

Installation of Exhibits
• Sunday October 6, 6-8pm. Monday October7, 7-8am.
• Register on site with the SDNA registration desk upon arrival.

Exhibit Hours
• Monday October 7, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. 
Subletting or dividing exhibit space is not allowed except by permission of the SDNA. Distribution of materials and displays must be limited to the booth space purchased.

Removal of Exhibits
• Monday October 7, any time after 12:00 pm.
• Removal must be completed by 1:00 pm unless advance arrangements have been made.


Booth Specifications
• 1 complimentary 6’ skirted table and two chairs. 
• Extension cords, power strips, etc. may be required and will be the exhibitor’s responsibility. 
• Access to electricity is available. Higher voltages will require special handling. Such advance arrangements and special charges are the responsibility of the exhibitor and
are at the expense of the exhibitor.


Booth Cancellation
• Prior to September 16, 2024 a refund will be made less a $25 processing fee. 
• No refunds will be made after September 16, 2024.

Hold Harmless Clause
The exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages, and claims arising out of exhibitor’s activities on the Hotel premises and will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the South Dakota Nurses Association (SDNA) and its management company as well as their respective agents, servants, and employees from any and all such losses, damages, and claims. 
 
SDNA will not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage or claims arising out of exhibitors activities on the hotel's premises except for any claims, loss, or damage arising directly from the SDNA’s own negligence. 
 
Due to the layout of the hotel, storage space is not available for display materials and/or show merchandise. At the conclusion of the set-up operation, all related equipment, crates, trash, etc. must be removed from the premise.

$350.00   $300.00

Non-Profit Organization Exhibit Booth

Must be an incorporated non-profit or government agency for this ticket. 

Installation of Exhibits
• Sunday October 6, 6-8pm. Monday October7, 7-8am.
• Register on site with the SDNA registration desk upon arrival.

Exhibit Hours
• Monday October 7, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. 
Subletting or dividing exhibit space is not allowed except by permission of the SDNA. Distribution of materials and displays must be limited to the booth space purchased.

Removal of Exhibits
• Monday October 7, any time after 12:00 pm.
• Removal must be completed by 1:00 pm unless advance arrangements have been made.


Booth Specifications
• 1 complimentary 6’ skirted table and two chairs. 
• Extension cords, power strips, etc. may be required and will be the exhibitor’s responsibility. 
• Access to electricity is available. Higher voltages will require special handling. Such advance arrangements and special charges are the responsibility of the exhibitor and
are at the expense of the exhibitor.


Booth Cancellation
• Prior to September 16, 2024 a refund will be made less a $25 processing fee. 
• No refunds will be made after September 16, 2024.

Hold Harmless Clause
The exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages, and claims arising out of exhibitor’s activities on the Hotel premises and will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the South Dakota Nurses Association (SDNA) and its management company as well as their respective agents, servants, and employees from any and all such losses, damages, and claims. 
 
SDNA will not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage or claims arising out of exhibitors activities on the hotel's premises except for any claims, loss, or damage arising directly from the SDNA’s own negligence. 
 
Due to the layout of the hotel, storage space is not available for display materials and/or show merchandise. At the conclusion of the set-up operation, all related equipment, crates, trash, etc. must be removed from the premise.

$150.00

Convention Break Sponsorship

Sponsors a break at the 2024 SDNA Convention

$700.00

Sunday Dinner Sponsorship

Sponsors the Sunday Dinner

$1,500.00

Monday Award's Luncheon Sponsorship

Sponsors the Monday Award's Luncheon

$2,000.00

Register For This Event

Sunday Only - SDNA Member
Early Bird Discount Until 9/15/2024
$115.00   $100.00

Monday Only - SDNA Member
Early Bird Discount Until 9/15/2024
$115.00   $100.00

Both Days - SDNA Member
Early Bird Discount Until 9/15/2024
$195.00   $180.00

Sunday Only - Not an SDNA Member
Early Bird Discount Until 9/15/2024
$140.00   $125.00

Monday Only - Not an SDNA Member
Early Bird Discount Until 9/15/2024
$140.00   $125.00

Both Days - Not an SDNA Member
Early Bird Discount Until 9/15/2024
$245.00   $230.00

Sunday Only - New SDNA Member
Early Bird Discount Until 9/15/2024
$75.00   $60.00

Monday Only - New SDNA Member
Early Bird Discount Until 9/15/2024
$75.00   $60.00

Both Days - New SDNA Member
Early Bird Discount Until 9/15/2024
$130.00   $115.00

Sunday Only - Retired Nurse
Early Bird Discount Until 9/15/2024
$80.00   $65.00

Monday Only - Retired Nurse
Early Bird Discount Until 9/15/2024
$80.00   $65.00

Both Days - Retired Nurse
Early Bird Discount Until 9/15/2024
$130.00   $115.00

Sunday Only - NO MEALS - Student Nurse
Early Bird Discount Until 9/15/2024

This is a no-meal ticket. 

$25.00   $10.00

Sunday Only - WITH MEALS - Student Nurse
Early Bird Discount Until 9/15/2024
$55.00   $40.00

Monday Only - NO MEALS - Student Nurse
Early Bird Discount Until 9/15/2024

This is a no-meal ticket.

$25.00   $10.00

Monday Only - WITH MEALS - Student Nurse
Early Bird Discount Until 9/15/2024
$55.00   $40.00

Both Days - NO MEALS - Student Nurse
Early Bird Discount Until 9/15/2024

This is a no-meal ticket.

$35.00   $20.00

Both Days - WITH MEALS - Student Nurse
Early Bird Discount Until 9/15/2024
$95.00   $80.00