SDARL Silver Anniversary Banquet & Class XIII Legacy Leadership Orientation
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, 2025, in Brookings, South Dakota. Alumni, spouses, guests, and supporters are welcome at all events. See full schedule and registration details below. All times Central.
“Basically Incredible!” Professional & Personal Development Training
8:00am - 11:00am at the Dacotah Bank Center (formerly the Swiftel Center), 824 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD
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
11:00am - 12:30pm at the Dacotah Bank Center
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
Come-and-go gatherings at two festive locations. Stop in at one or both locations, enjoy a holiday treat, and mingle with SDARL alumni! (No registration required)
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Wim and Nicolien (Class V) Hammink home – 19890 470th Ave, Bruce, SD
From Hammink home: approx. 30 min. drive to Melius home, or 20 min. drive to Dacotah Bank Center
4:00pm - 5:45pm
John (Class VI) and Jodi Melius home – 1115 Vail Ave, Brookings, SD
From Melius home: approx. 15 min. drive to Dacotah Bank Center
Click here to download a printable map and directions for the SDARL Holiday Tour
SDARL Silver Anniversary Banquet & Class XIII Legacy Leadership Orientation
A very special event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of SDARL, enjoy the holiday season, and meet the members of SDARL Class XIII at the Dacotah Bank Center.
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, keynote speaker Dr. Ronald Place, Avera President & CEO, presentation of SDARL Leadership Awards, 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.
Questions?
Please get in touch with Jennifer Henrie, SDARL Program Director.