Mark your calendars! We have an exciting week ahead as we officially open our new Rapid City Campus, gather for our Board meetings and say a final farewell to our Rockerville campus. We have several special events planned and look forward to having you join us!
While our scheduled Board activities wrap up Thursday, additional open houses for employees, families and community members will continue through Saturday. Board members are welcome to attend but A is not required. We simply want to keep you informed about everything happening throughout the week. If you'd like to attend an open house, please reach out to Val Simpson for more information.
Business casual attire is optional for Tuesday and Thursday's events.
Tuesday, October 20
2 p.m. | Elevate Ribbon Cutting
Join us as we officially celebrate the opening of our new Rapid City Campus! We have invited more than 1,000 community members, donors, supporters and press to attend this milestone event. The ceremony will take place in the dining hall, and guests can enjoy light refreshments.
4:30-7 p.m. | Keeping the Promise Donor Reception and Open House
Board members and top donors to our Promise Campaign are invited to a special reception and open house to celebrate the generosity that helped bring our new campus to life. Guests will enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres and a full hosted bar.
7 p.m. | Board Social
Following the reception, join fellow Board members for an evening of conversation and connection at the ClubHouse Hotel. We'll provide charcuterie and a full hosted bar in the hotel's breakfast area near the lobby.
Wednesday, October 21
6-8 a.m. | Complimentary Hotel Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before we begin our Board meetings.
8:30-11:30 a.m. | Foundation Board Meeting
Location: Room with a View, Rapid City Campus (Boardroom)
Please enter through the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) entrance. During the meeting, the Foundation Board will consider and make recommendations for incoming Board members to the Society and Foundation Board.
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Lunch
Location: Room with a View, Rapid City Campus (Boardroom)
12:30-4:30 p.m. | Society Board Meeting
Location: Room with a View, Rapid City Campus (Boardroom)
The Society Board will consider and vote on the proposed slate of incoming Board members for the 2026-27 term.
Proposed 2026-27 Foundation Board Members
Proposed 2026-27 Society Board Members
5-6:30 p.m. | Board Social
Join us at the ClubHouse Hotel for social time before dinner.
6:30 p.m. | Board Dinner
Location: ClubHouse Hotel Convention Room
7 p.m. | Farewell Recognition
Following dinner, we'll recognize our outgoing Board members and thank them for their leadership, dedication and service to our mission. We are grateful for the time, expertise and commitment each has shared with us.
Foundation Board Members Leaving
Society Board Members Leaving
7:30-9:30 p.m. | Casino Night
Location: ClubHouse Hotel Breakfast Area
Let's end the evening with a little friendly competition! The Rapid City Knights of Columbus have generously volunteered to host a casino night for our Board members at no cost. Be sure to thank them for sharing their time and helping make the evening special!
Thursday, October 22
6-9 a.m. | Hotel Breakfast
9 a.m. | Depart for Rockerville
9:30-11:30 a.m. | A Rockerville Farewell
Join us as we say goodbye to a campus that has played such an important role in our history and the lives of countless children, families, staff, volunteers and Board members.
We'll gather for a short farewell program and unearth the campus time capsule. We won't open the capsule during the event. Instead, we'll relocate it to our new Rapid City Campus, carrying a piece of our history into the next chapter.
Following the program, we encourage Board members to tour the campus, revisit familiar spaces and reflect on the memories made at Rockerville.
11:30 a.m.-Noon | Lunch With the Kids
Before leaving Rockerville, Board members are invited to join the children for lunch in the campus dining room.
Additional Campus Open Houses | Thursday, October 22-Saturday, October 24
While our scheduled Board activities conclude Thursday afternoon, we'll continue welcoming guests to our new Rapid City Campus through Saturday. Board members are welcome to attend any of the following open houses.
Thursday, October 22
3-6 p.m. | Professional Stakeholder Open House
We'll welcome community professionals and partners, including representatives from the Department of Social Services, school superintendents, law enforcement and special education teachers, to explore our new campus and learn more about our programs and services.
Friday, October 23
11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Employee and Family Open House
4-6:30 p.m. | Employee and Family Open House
Our employees and their families will have two opportunities to tour the new Rapid City Campus and celebrate this exciting milestone together.
Saturday, October 24
9-11 a.m. | Community Open House
We'll welcome our neighbors, employees and their families, contractors and clients to explore the new campus and celebrate this exciting new chapter.