A well functioning industrial association has a large capacity for providing benefits to its members. Activities of the AGC of South Dakota Building Chapter indicate the work being carried out on behalf of constructors who are devoted to "Skill, Integrity and Responsibility". Provides Safety Services and Training Safety Training and Seminars Onsite Visits and Consultations Program Review and Development Safety Publications Liaison with Regulatory Agencies Job Site Safety Posters Special Programs with OSHA Certification Programs (Crane, OSHA, Forklift...) Provides Education Services & Programs Only approved Carpentry Apprentice Program in South Dakota Support for SDSU Construction Management Program Has articulation agreements with Carpentry Programs in High Schools, Technical Institutes and our Statewide Apprenticeship Program Offers approximately $20,000 per year in scholarships Supports Career and Technical Education Endowed and Education Foundation Provides Networking Committees and Task Forces PAC Representation on 20 National AGC Committees Membership activities: Fishing Tournament, Golf Tournament, Sport Clay Tournament Annual State Convention Provides Legislative Support Is the voice of the Commercial Construction Industry Partners with other groups for legislation in support of construction Works with the Governor's Office and Department of Labor on important issues Provides Public Service Provides Much More Office in Sioux Falls and Rapid City Benefits/Affinity Programs ConsensusDOCS Classroom and meeting space available to members National AGC Award Winning Chapter On-line Membership Directory Website "Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business in which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere" President Theodore Roosevelt