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<p class="MsoNormal">NCASG Members,<o:p></o:p></p>
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The South Dakota team is actively working to plan and provide a great conference for you this fall. We are excited to host and even more excited to restart the annual conferences after the pandemic-era pause.<o:p></o:p></p>
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As there are many details we are working out, we would value your input in the planning process. Please take a few moments of your time to click the link provided below to complete a short, 8-question survey regarding the upcoming conference. This will help
us in our efforts and ensure we meet your needs during your stay with us in South Dakota!<o:p></o:p></p>
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If there is anything we missed or you want to add any other comments, please feel free to reach out to me or use the option provided at the end of the survey!<o:p></o:p></p>
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J Hedrick</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> |</span><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Classification and Compensation Manager</span></i><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">500 East Capitol Ave | Pierre, SD 57501<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:Travis.Hedrick@state.sd.us"><span style="color:#0563C1">Travis.Hedrick@state.sd.us</span></a>
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">| </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">O: 605.773.8079 | C: 605.318.1010 | F: 605.773.6840</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Website<span style="color:#1F497D">:
<a href="https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/S7wSCXDlX5S4rWGjhVQFxY?domain=bhr.sd.gov/"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://bhr.sd.gov/</span></a></span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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