SDARL Silver Anniversary Banquet & Class XIII Kickoff

It's the capstone event of SDARL's Silver Anniversary year! Make plans to attend events throughout the day and evening of Friday, December 5, 2026, in Brookings, South Dakota. Alumni, spouses, and guests are welcome at all events. See full schedule and registration details below.

“Basically Incredible!” Personal & Professional Development Training

8:00am - 11:00am

There's no question that having a great attitude, being able to communicate effectively, taking care of ourselves, and having a plan are all essential ingredients for a great life. Attitude Expert Matt Booth shows how consistently applying these principles leads to incredible outcomes. Are you ready to live a basically incredible life? (Registration required)

SDARL Heritage Luncheon

11:30am - 12:30 pm

Hear the story of how SDARL was formed in the late 1990s and the visionary leaders who helped create it. (Registration required)

SDARL Holiday Tour

3:00pm - 6:00 pm

Come-and-go gatherings at two festive locations around Brookings. Stop in at one or both locations, enjoy a holiday treat, and mingle with SDARL alumni. (No registration required)

SDARL Silver Anniversary Banquet

SDARL alumni and friends are invited to a very special event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of SDARL, enjoy the holiday season, and meet the members of SDARL Class XIII!

6:00pm – Social hour with appetizers and cash bar. Professional photography is available at no cost to any SDARL graduate who wants an updated headshot. (No registration required for social or photography)

7:00pm – Banquet and SDARL program. Enjoy a plated steak dinner, outstanding keynote speaker, and special guests celebrating the leadership legacy of SDARL. (Registration required)

Lodging Information

A room block is reserved for SDARL Alumni on December 5 at Comfort Suites University, 929 25th Ave. in Brookings, for $155.

Please call the hotel at (605) 937-5867 or use this link to make your reservation. Deadline is November 5.