NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DECEMEBER 16, 2009


The Pennington County Board of Commissioners is now accepting applications to fill 
two positions on the South Dakota State University/Pennington County Extension 
Service Advisory Board.  These positions fill terms expiring December 31, 2013 and are 
eligible for a three-year reappointment.

The Board is seeking two at-large representatives for these positions, which begin 
January 1, 2010.

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 Tana Clark, 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 31, 2009.

South Dakota State University, South Dakota Counties and U.S. Department of 
Agriculture cooperating.  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.