NEWS RELEASE

                              FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                                December 7, 2006

The Pennington County Board of Commissioners is now accepting applications to fill 
two positions on the South Dakota State University/Pennington County Extension 
Service’s Advisory Board.   

The Board is seeking two at-large representative(s) to serve a three-year term beginning 
January 1, 2007.  These positions are eligible for a three-year appointment.

The Extension Advisory Board is responsible for providing community input for local 
needs assessment, program planning and development, staff evaluation and fiscal 
responsibility.  The positions require four to six meetings per year.  For more information 
contact Dr. Jean Berry, SDSU Extension Service, at 394-2188.

A letter of interest must be sent to the Pennington County Board of Commissioners, 315 
St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701.  The letter should include agency or community 
affiliation, particular interest as related to the Board and personal contributions applicable 
to the position.  The deadline for this letter of application is 5:00 PM December 27, 2006

South Dakota State University, South Dakota Counties and U.S. Department of 
Agriculture are cooperating agencies.  South Dakota State University is an Affirmative 
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and offers all benefits, services, education and 
employment opportunities without regard for race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, 
citizenship, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or Vietnam Era Veteran status.