Events for March 2017
Yankton Thrive
Mar 2    Microsoft Excel 2013 - Level III
Whether you hope to use Microsoft Excel 2013 for tracking expenses and organizing your personal life or you would like to learn Excel to enhance your work skills, you'll find the instruction you need in RTEC's Excel Level III course.

Computer classes feature daytime hours and levels that are offered approximately one week apart. That gives you time to master what you've learn and to build upon that content while it's still fresh.

Excel Level 3 will be offered Thursday, Mar. 2, for those who are ready for advanced instruction. Cost per level is $95 plus tax. Contact RTEC at (605) 668-5700 and register today!

Check out RTEC's website at www.rtecedu.org and learn about other class offerings such as Microsoft Word, Two-Step Tuesdays, Spring Hobby Welding and more!
Date: March 2, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.rtecedu.org
Location: RTEC, 1200 W. 21st St., Yankton, SD 57078
Contact: Phone: (605) 668-5700 Email: contactrtec@gmail.com
EMail: jsvatos@rtecedu.org; bspencer@rtecedu.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, Mar. 2
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $95 plus tax per class level
Mar 9    Microsoft Word 2013 - Level 1
RTEC is saving a seat for you at its next Microsoft Word 2013 computer class! Whether you intend to use Word at home or in the workplace you can utilize it to create flyers and reports, to organize data and to simplify mailings and much, much more.

RTEC's computer classes are designed so you can complete each level in one daytime session and then enroll in the next level approximately one week later. That allows you to time to master what you have learned and to take the next step while it is still fresh in your mind.

Microsoft Word Level 2 will be offered on Thursday, Mar. 16, for those who are ready to advance their skills. Cost for each level is $95 plus tax. Contact RTEC at (605) 668-5700 and register today!

Be sure to check out RTEC's other computer class offerings - including Excel!
Date: March 9, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.rtecedu.org
Location: RTEC, 1200 W. 21st St., Yankton, SD 57078
Contact: (605) 668-5700 contactrtec@gmail.com
EMail: jsvatos@rtecedu.org; bspencer@rtecedu.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, Mar. 9, 2017
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $95 plus tax per class level
Mar 11    Spring Hobby Welding
Get ready to have fun and unleash your artistic talents during RTEC's Spring Hobby Welding course which will be offered on three Saturdays in March 2017!

During this 12-hour "just for fun" class, which will be held at RTEC from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays - Mar. 11, 18 & 25, 2017 - you'll learn how to create something whimsical or practical. That could be anything from a decoration for your yard, flower garden, or for someone's special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary or even for Mother's Day or Father's Day. If you can imagine it, our talented welding instructor can probably help you create it!

No previous welding experience is needed, making this class perfect for artists, amateurs and hobbyists who want to learn how to weld "just for fun." Call (605) 668-5700 or send an email to RTEC at contactrtec@gmail.com to sign up!

Cost is $138.45 with tax. Students are advised to wear long pants/jeans with no holes or frays and closed-toe shoes. They should bring a long-sleeved shirt and should be sure not to apply hairspray or cologne.

Date: March 11, 2017
Time: 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Website: http://www.rtecedu.org
Location: RTEC, 1200 W. 21st St., Yankton
Contact: (605) 668-5700 contactrtec@gmail.com
EMail: jsvatos@rtecedu.org; bspencer@rtecedu.org
Date/Time Details: Saturdays - Mar. 8, 11 & 25, 2017
7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: Cost is $138.45 including tax
Mar 14    SE SD SHRM Spring Conference: Labor and Employment Law Update: A New Sheriff's In Town"
Tim Loudon, Principal, and Catherine Cano, Associate Attorney with nationally recognized powerhouse labor and employment law firm, Jackson Lewis, PC, will provide an update of the latest and emerging labor and employment law issues
Date: March 14, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://sesd.shrm.org/
Location: Minerva's Bar and Grill, 1607 SD Hwy 50, Yankton, SD 57078
Contact: Jennifer Trenhaile
EMail: Jennifer.Trenhaile@state.sd.us
Date/Time Details: March 14, 2017
11:a.m. - 2:00p.m.
Fees/Admission:

$25.00 for Non SE SD SHRM members (lunch is included with registration)
No cost for SE SD SHRM members
Deadline to register is March 10, 2017
Mail payments to: SE SD SHRM, Julie Oien c/o Applied Engineering, 2008 E Hwy 50, Yankton, SD 57078

Mar 14    Membership Mixer Hillcrest Golf & Country Club
Join other Chamber Members at this great member to member get together. Remember to bring you business cards!
Date: March 14, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.yanktonsd.com/mixer
Location: 2206 Mulberry St.
EMail: chamber@yanktonsd.com
Date/Time Details: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Mar 15    Phase II Highway Construction Meeting
Phase II Highway 50 Meeting
Public is invited to attend the discussion of the Phase II Highway 50 meeting to discuss the project that will continue in Spring 2017
Date: March 15, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Fire Hall 2
W. 23rd St.
Date/Time Details: February 13
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Mar 16    Microsoft Word 2013 - Level II
RTEC is saving a seat for you at its next Microsoft Word 2013 Level II computer class which will be offered on Thursday, Mar. 16, 2017. It's the perfect class for those who are ready to advance their skills.

Whether you already use Word at home or in the workplace, you know how valuable the word processing program can be when you want to create flyers and reports, to organize data, to simplify mailings or for other tasks. Just wait until you see what else Microsoft Word can help you accomplish during the Level II course.

RTEC's computer classes are designed so you can complete each level in one daytime session and then enroll in the next level approximately one week later. That allows you to time to master what you have learned and to take the next step while it is still fresh in your mind.

 Cost for each level is $95 plus tax. Contact RTEC at (605) 668-5700 and register today!

Be sure to check out RTEC's future computer class offerings. Another round of Word and Excel courses are expected to begin in April/May 2017.
Date: March 16, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.rtecedu.org
Location: RTEC
1200 W. 21st St., Yankton, SD
Contact: (605) 668-5700 contactrtec@gmail.com
EMail: jsvatos@rtecedu.org; bspencer@rtecedu.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, Mar. 16, 2017
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Cost is $95 plus tax per student
Mar 19 - Mar 25    National Ag Week
Date: March 19, 2017
Website: http://www.yanktonsd.com/ag
Contact: (605) 665-3636
EMail: marissa@yanktonsd.com
Mar 20    Interchange/Chamber City Commission Forum
The Yankton Chamber, in partnerships with Interchange will host a forum for the City Commission.
Candidates
are running for three available seats on the city commission.
City Commission Candidates

Jake Hoffner
Stephanie Moser
Chris Ferdig
Craig Sommer
Tara Gill
Date: March 20, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Minerva's Grill & Bar
1607 East Highway 50
Date/Time Details: 11:30-1:00
Fees/Admission: $12.00 Lunch
Must RSVP by March 13
Mar 21    Two-Step Tuesdays
Is there a wedding in your future? Nervous about hitting the dance floor? Whether you are the one getting married or you are the parent of the bride or groom and would welcome a chance to learn a few new steps before the big day, you'll want to sign up for this three-night dance class being offered by RTEC this spring.

Two-Step Tuesdays, which will run from 7-8 p.m. on three Tuesdays - Mar. 21, 28 & Apr. 4, 2017, will meet in the upper level of Czeckers Sports Bar & Grill at 407 Walnut St. in downtown Yankton. During the class, you'll learn to do the waltz, two step, jitterbug and swing from Judi O'Connell, one of Yankton's legendary dance instructors.

No previous dancing experience is required and you don't have to be preparing for a wedding dance to participate. The only real requirement is that you are age 21 or over. Cost is $125 per couple and includes beverage tokens so participants can spend a few minutes socializing or catching their breath after class. Contact RTEC at (605) 668-5700 to register. Perfect for couples seeking new date-night activities, too! Hint! Hint!
Date: March 21, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.rtecedu.org
Location: Upper level of Czeckers Sports Bar & Grill
407 Walnut St., downtown Yankton
Contact: (605) 668-5700 contactrtec@gmail.com
EMail: jsvatos@rtecedu.org; bspencer@rtecedu.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesdays: Mar. 21, Mar. 28 & Apr. 4, 2017
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $125 per couple (includes tax and beverage tokens)
Mar 28    Annual Banquet Yankton Start Your Engines
Yankton Start Your Engines!
Date: March 28, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Minerva's Event Center
1604 E. Hwy 50
Contact: (605) 665-3636
EMail: chamber @yanktonsd.com
Date/Time Details: 5:30 p.m. Social Hour
6:15 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Program
Fees/Admission: $50.00
Mar 31    USA Archery and JOAD State Indoor Championships
These tournaments are held concurrently all day on the indoor range.  This event will host archers from around South Dakota as they compete for the state championship title.  This event is free and open to the public.
Date: March 31, 2017
Website: http://www.neyac.org
Location: NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center    
800Archery Lane
Yankton, SD  57078
Contact: Coach ''Jos'' Josahan Jaime-SantaCruz
EMail: info@neyac.org
Date/Time Details: All day Friday, March 31, 2017
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public
Mar 31 - Apr 2    Start Up Weekend
Techstars Startup Programs

Organizer of Startup Weekend Yankton 2017

Techstars is a global ecosystem that empowers entrepreneurs to bring new technologies to market wherever they choose to live. With dozens of mentorship-driven accelerator programs and thousands of community programs worldwide, Techstars exists to support the world’s most promising entrepreneurs throughout their lifelong journey, from inspiration to IPO. Techstars provides access to tens of thousands of community leaders, founders, mentors, investors, and corporate partners, allowing entrepreneurs to accelerate the pace of innovation and do more faster. Techstars supports every stage of the entrepreneurial journey – from early stage grassroots community development to more formal opportunities that provide education, experience, acceleration, funding, and beyond. Techstars Startup Programs include Startup Weekend, Startup Digest, and Startup Week

Date: March 31, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Kolberg-Pioneer Inc
700 West 21st Street
Yankton, SD 57078
Contact: https://yankton2017.eventbrite.com/
EMail: onward@yankton.net
Date/Time Details: Fri, Mar 31, 2017, 6:30 PM –
Sun, Apr 2, 2017, 8:30 PM CDT
Fees/Admission: $60

https://yankton2017.eventbrite.com to register.