[PAGE 1] Sports & Events Authority Advisory Committee Agenda 612 N. Main, City Hall - Council Chambers January 13, 2026 1. 2:00 PM Call to Order 2. Presentation of Funding Applications A. Dakota Oyate Challenge Date: February 5-7, 2026; Contact: Silas Blaine; Grant Request: $10,500 • The DOC board kindly requests (11) Comp rooms (Wednesday Night- Saturday Night) = 44 room nights for basketball officials for the 2026 DOC Tournament to assist with expenses. B. DWU/Culver's Girls' & Boys' High School Basketball Classic Date: February 13–14, 2026; Contact: Jason Christensen; Grant Request: $5,000 C. South Dakota Girls Varsity Hockey State Tournament Date: March 5–7, 2026; Contact: Darcy Sabers; Grant Request: $5,000 D. South Dakota Middle School All-State Band Date: March 6-7, 2026; Contact: Tessa Beglum; Grant Request: $1,000 E. PowderHorn Ranch Regulators Outlaw Gauntlet Shoot Date: June 10-14, 2026; Contact: Diane Royalty; Grant Request: $5,000 F. South Dakota VFW & Auxiliary Annual Convention Date: June 11-14, 2026; Contact: Anna Arnold; Grant Request: $3,200 3. Approval of Minutes December 9, 2025, SEA Meeting Minutes 4. Financial Report SEA Financials as of 1.7.2026 5. Evaluation Forms/Financials/Surveys A. Evaluation Form(s) w/Financial(s) • USA Men's Slowpitch Softball "D" State Tournament (August 9-10, 2025) • 301 Rodz & Ridez Car Show (September 19–21, 2025) • Palace City Kiwanis Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K (October 4–5, 2025) B. Christmas Note & Thank You Card • PowderHorn Ranch Regulators Page 1 of 94 [PAGE 2] • Miller Lite Palace City 8-Ball Open 6. Other Items A. Update and Review of Playeasy Mitchell Sports & Events Authority B. Upcoming SEA Events • Palace Ice Festival (January 16–18) o Mitchell Activities Center • Girls’ Hanson Classic (January 17) o The World’s Only Corn Palace • Dakota Riptide Sprint Invite (January 17–18) o Mitchell Recreation Center & Indoor Aquatic Center • Boys’ Hanson Classic (January 24) o The World’s Only Corn Palace • South Dakota Middle School All-State Jazz Band (January 30–31) o Mitchell Performing Arts Center Complete list of events – MITCHELL CHAMBER EVENTS CALENDAR & Mitchell SD Events Facebook *BOLD – Awarded Sports & Events Authority Grant funding. 7. Executive Session in accordance with SDCL 9-34-19: Discussion of confidential trade secrets, commercial, or financial information. 8. Approval of Funding Applications 9. Next Meeting Date Wednesday, February 11, 2026, @ 2 PM - City Hall, Council Chambers 10. Adjournment Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to take part in this meeting may contact one of the following at City Hall (605) 995-8420 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting with requests for assistance: Human Resources Officer or the City Administrator. Page 2 of 94 [PAGE 3] Page 3 of 94 [PAGE 4] Page 4 of 94 [PAGE 5] 1/7/26. 1:01 PM cityofmitchellsd .gov/ Admin/F ormCen ter/Submissions/Pri nU4516 SEA GRANT ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST x*This secuon must be completed before proceeding."'� Check all that apply* � Application is submitted by a nonprofit or volunteer organization. � This event will show a favorable impression of the Mitchell Area and promote Mitchell, SD in a positive image. i2'.I This event will be promoted to out of town visitors. � This event will result in overnight stays. Please list any previous grant amounts the event has received from SEA.* 5,000 in 2025; $2,500 w/44 room nights comp in 2024. Please provide your profit and loss statement from your previous event. Dakota Oyate Challenge Rental Service BB Rate 2025.pdf Additional previous event documents DOC SEA Grant Projected Revenue Expenses 2026.docx How will the requested grant amount be used?* The requested grant amount will be used to offset the cost of the hospitality room, payment for basketball officials, announcers, coordinators and DOC Tournament awards. If DOC is approved for the amount requested the board could lower school entry fees which would assist schools with expenses while at the DOC tournament How will proceeds/profit from the event be used?* All proceeds/profits are used for the next upcoming Dakota Oyate Challenge tournament. Funds are dedicated to awards for students' athletes, tournament expenses, officials/game worker expenses, food for the hospitality room and hotel rooms for workers and referees. Historical Data How many years has this event been held?* Estimated hotel room nights sold during last event.* �------------------------- 36 25 I -300 V Attendance at last event (spectators, participants) I 00% was outside a SO-mile radius. The nearest school is an 1.5 hour drive by bus https://www.cityofmitchellsd.gov/ Admin/F ormCenter/Submissions/PrinU4516 Page 5 3 o / f 6 94 [PAGE 6] Page 6 of 94 [PAGE 7] Page 7 of 94 [PAGE 8] Page 8 of 94 [PAGE 9] DOC 2025 Basketball January 30 - February 1, 2025 World's Only Corn Palace - Mitchell, S.D. Thursday Jan 30. - Gross Ticket Sales - $3,361.00 Students = 126; Adults = 196 Friday Jan. 31- Gross Ticket Sales - $4,056.00 Students = 152; Adults = 237 Saturday Feb. 1 - Gross Ticket Sales $3,404.00 Students = 128; Adults = 199 Total $ 10,821.00 Total = 1,038 Archery and Hand Games Gross Tickets Sold • Lower Brule - $128.00 - Paid • Crazy Horse - $12.00 - Paid • Wakpala - $72.00 • Enemy Swim - $176.00 • Lakota Tech - $96.00 • Winner - $72.00 - Paid • Rapid City Central - $116.00 Total $672.00 ($460 unpaid) Charges Corn Palace Rent - $3750.00 Armory Rent - $200.00 Vendor Fees 5% Gross Tickets - $551.65 PPV 5% of Needs to be Paid Medical Staff $2375.00 Event Expenses (security, Tickets) $2,000.00 Total $ 8,876.65 Page 9 of 94 [PAGE 10] Board of Directors Silas Blaine, President Brad Vogt, Director Wakpala Omaha Nation Zach Zephier, Treasurer Jeremiah Whalen, Director Flandreau Indian School Tiospaye Topa Dakota Oyate Challenge 1132 N. Crescent St. Jesse Bien, Secretary Rich Crow Eagle, Director Lower Brule Flandreau, SD 57028 Tiopsa Zina Ace Amiotte, Director Crazy Horse Patrick Frederick, Director Wakpala Sage Brings Plenty, Director Marty Dakota Oyate Challenge Projected Revenue & Expenses 2026 Revenue 2025 2026 School Entrée Fee $2,000 for 2025 $16,000 School Entrée Fee $1,400 for 2026 $11,200 SEA Grant Mitchell $5,000 SEA Grant Request Amount $10,500 Total Revenue $21,000 Total Revenue $21,700 If approved for SEA Grant in the amount of $10,500 for the 2026 DOC Tournament. The DOC board could lower the DOC basketball entrée fee from $2,000 per school to $1,400 per school for the 2026 DOC tournament. This would be a cost savings of $600 per school who pay for rooms for three nights including all meals while in Mitchell SD. The DOC did not receive any Comp rooms for the 2025 DOC Tournament. Basketball officials’ rooms & Coordinators are included in DOC tournament expenses. The DOC board kindly request 11 Comp rooms for basketball officials for the 2026 DOC Tournament to assist with expenses. Expenses 2025 Coordinators 2,700 Basketball Officials 7,300 Game Announcers 720 Hospitality Room 980 Awards 6,520 Tournament Brackets 489 Grand Entry Drum 150 Rooms for Officials & Coordinators 3,630 DOC Website Fees 712 Total Expenses $23,201 Page 10 of 94 [PAGE 11] New EventMonth YearEstimated Hotel Room Nights Sold QR CodeTotal Hotel Room Nights Sold Event Time Frame; Weekday Room Nights Youth (18 & Younger) Team>50% come from 100+ miles Grant Amount Requested Funding Matrix Grant Amount Approved Grant Funds Used For? P/L $ $ Change N January 2024 501 - 800 0 600 - - - - $15,000 $7,500 - $12,000 $2,500 Pay for awards. $279.00 ($2,221.00) N January 2025 251 - 300 0 900 - - - - $10,500 $9,000 $5,000 Helped pay for awards in amount of $6,S 19.62 and helped with additional rooms for referees in the amount of $3,630.00 $2,156.35 ($2,843.65) N February2026 251 - 300 10% 25% 10% 25% $10,500 $20,700 $7,500 $2,435.35 Funding Matrix: The event takes place on Thursday, February 5 - Saturday, February 7, 2026, at The World's Only Corn Palace. The Dakota Oyate Challenge is an annual event held to promote academic and athletic excellence among the Native American youth from schools in both South Dakota and Nebraska. Events are held with the simple goal of providing our Native American youth with a safe place to compete and showcase their athletic prowess and academic knowledge. The SEA Grant Application states that 90% of participants and spectators will come from 100+ miles of Mitchell, SD. Schools participating: Wakpala Marty Flandreau Indian School Tiospa Zina Umo "Ho" Nation (NE) Lower Brule Crazy Horse Tiospaye Topa Chamberlain - Hand Games/Archery Cheyenne River - Hand Games/Archery Pine Ridge - Hand Games/Archery In 2025 (total participants and attendance): 8 Schools (16 teams) 1,038 attendance Up to 900 hotel room nights (Based on Evaluation Form submittted for 2025 event) in FEBRUARY X $10 per room night = $9,000 $9,000 X 60% (Event hosted in FEBRUARY) = $5,400 $9,000 X 10% (Hotel room nights sold WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY NIGHT) = $900 $9,000 X 25% (YOUTH) = $2,250 $9,000 X 10% (TEAM) = $900 $9,000 X 25% (>50% come from 100+ miles) = $2,250 $9,000 + $5,400 + $900 + $2,250 + $900 + $2,250 = $20,700 The DOC board kindly request 11 Comp rooms (Wednesday Night - Saturday Night) = 44 room nights for basketball officials for the 2026 DOC Tournament to assist with expenses. The grant request will be used offset the cost of the hospitality room, payment for basketball officials, announcers, coordinators, and DOC Tournament awards. If DOC is approved for the amount requested the board could lower school entry fees which would assist schools with expenses while at the DOC tournament Page 11 of 94 [PAGE 12] All proceeds/profits are used for the next upcoming Dakota Oyate Challenge tournament. Funds are dedicated to awards for students’ athletes, tournament expenses, officials/game worker expenses, food for the hospitality room and hotel rooms for workers and referees. Page 12 of 94 [PAGE 13] Dakota Oyate Dakota Oyate Challenge Challenge Dakota Iapi Woskate Dakota Iapi Woskate FEBRUARY 5, 2026 12:OOPM CHECK IN FEBRUARY 5, 2026 12:OOPM CHECK IN Corn Palace Corn Palace 604 N Main St, Mitchell, SD 57301 604 N Main St, Mitchell, SD 57301 Scavenger Hunt Scavenger Hunt Dakota Bingo Dakota Bingo Sweep The Tipi Sweep The Tipi Dakota Language Contest Dakota Language Contest And More Activities! And More Activities! K-12th grade, students only, th K-12 grade, students only, games & activities for all games & activities for all levels beginner to advanced levels beginner to advanced All participants and advisors will need to purchase a ticket All participants and advisors will need to purchase a ticket at the front entrance of the Corn Palace for entry. at the front entrance of the Corn Palace for entry. No fees for Dakota Wóṡkate!! No fees for Dakota Wóṡkate!! For more information, please contact Joey Bird For more information, please contact Joey Bird jamesbirdjr@swo-nsn.gov jamesbirdjr@swo-nsn.gov Office: (605)698-8217 Cell: (605) 467-3422 Office: (605)698-8217 Cell: (605) 467-3422 Hosted By Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Education Department Hosted By Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Education Department Page 13 of 94 [PAGE 14] From: noreply@civicplus.com To: Aaron Hieb Subject: Online Form Submittal: Sports & Events Authority Grant Application Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 9:43:14 AM Sports & Events Authority Grant Application ***Application must be received no less than 45 days prior to the first day of the event.*** The many festivals, conferences, conventions, concerts, and sporting events hosted in Mitchell, SD are an important aspect of the region’s sports tourism industry. The Mitchell SEA grant program is available to assist organizations in hosting events that will promote a positive image to potential visitors, generate overnight visits, extend visitor stays, and create a desire to return to the area. The grant program is designed to assist event planners by providing funds for marketing, advertising, printing, and postage in the following categories: Meetings: conventions, conferences, seminars, retreats, etc. Sporting Events: tournaments, competitions, etc. Festivals/Concerts/Special Events: Other events that generate overnight stays. The grant exists to encourage tourism and visitor spending in Mitchell, SD, or to fund area events that will have a significant economic impact on businesses located in Mitchell, specifically, by generating overnight stays and/or extending visitor stays at hotels or the Lake Mitchell Campground. Preference will be given to: 1. New festivals, conventions/conferences, sporting events, concerts, and other special events. 2. Existing events showing an expanded focus for event and tourism growth. All events must project a positive image of Mitchell, SD. The grant program is appropriated and administered to qualifying organizations by the Mitchell SEA on review by the SEA Advisory Committee. Page 14 of 94 [PAGE 15] Applicants must provide all of the information requested and be in compliance with all criteria. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicant Organization Dakota Wesleyan University Email Address jachrist@dwu.edu Address 1200 W University Ave City Mitchell State South Dakota Zip Code 57301 Contact Person Jason Christensen Phone Number 6056300421 Purpose of Provide a HS Basketball event in the world's only Corn Palace! Organization Name of Event DWU Culver's Classic Location of Event Corn Palace Will event require Yes assistance with knowledgeable volunteer recruitment? If yes, approximately 25, but I will find them how many knowledgeable volunteers are needed? Type of Event Sporting Event Date of the Event: 2/13/2026 Date(s) of Event 2/14/2026 Grant Amount 5,000 Requested Page 15 of 94 [PAGE 16] (Section Break) SEA GRANT ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST **This section must be completed before proceeding.** Check all that apply Application is submitted by a nonprofit or volunteer organization., This event will show a favorable impression of the Mitchell Area and promote Mitchell, SD in a positive image., This event will be promoted to out of town visitors., This event will result in overnight stays. Please list any We received 3,000 in 2025 but we have now added 4 more previous grant amounts teams. We are looking at 2,500 for the girls and 2,500 for the the event has received boys. from SEA. Please provide your SA feb 2026.xlsx profit and loss statement from your previous event. Additional previous Culvers Classic 2026.docx event documents How will the requested The monies will be used to offset expense for the classic grant amount be used? How will All proceeds will go back to the MBB/WBB teams and Dakota proceeds/profit from Wesleyan. the event be used? (Section Break) Historical Data How many years has 17 this event been held? Estimated hotel room 51-100 nights sold during last event. Attendance at last Girls 876 Page 16 of 94 [PAGE 17] event (spectators, Boys 1423 participants) Comments Field not completed. (Section Break) Event Details Specify your event with Annual one from the following list: If this is a new event, 51-100 what are the estimated hotel room nights sold during this event? How are you able to from previous years estimate the number range selected above? Briefly describe the It's a state wide event as numerous team from the state are purpose of your invited to organization; what your participate. It's great expose for the teams, players, Corn Palace, and town of Mitchell organization provides to the community; the group of people you are targeting to bring into the community with this event? Describe your event. We annually host a Girls and Boys Classic The girls is Be sure to include who, schedule for Feb 13th, 2026, and the boys is scheduled for what, where, when, Feb. 14th. 2026. Both events will have 9 games played with various teams from across the state and how activities will take place. What % of attendance See Below will be visitor draw outside of 100+ miles of Mitchell, SD? What geographic areas 2026 DWU/Culver’s Girls Classic are you bringing event Bennett County participants from? Bridgewater Emery Clark-Willow Lake Indicate geographic Corsica-Stickney Page 17 of 94 [PAGE 18] areas you are Dell Rapid St. Mary’s marketing for visitor Ethan attraction to your event. Flandreau Florence Henry Freeman Gettysburg Hamlin Kadoka Lemmon Lyman Parkston Sioux Falls Christian St. Thomas More Wall 2026 DWU/Culver’s Boys Classic Aberdeen Christian Bridgewater Emery Dell Rapid St. Mar’s Ethan Freeman Gregory Hamlin Howard McCook Central/Montrose Parkston Pine Ridge Rapid City Christian Sioux Falls Christian St. Thomas More Viborg-Hurley Wall Wessington Springs White River What are the specific We use this event to raise money for the MBB and WBB teams goals for this event? at Dakota Wesleyan. Explain how your grant The two classics are a great opportunity to request would be used showcase the World's Only Corn Palace. to promote tourism in Mitchell? Note the resulting impact of your event if the request for funding were denied. (Section Break) Page 18 of 94 [PAGE 19] Event Budget (Section Break) Please upload your event budget. Budgets not provided on this application will be rejected. Budget reflected should be for the event ONLY. Upload your Event SA feb 2026_1.xlsx Budget (Please specify how the grant amount requested would be utilized.) Additional Financial Field not completed. Document (Section Break) Event Flyer Field not completed. Additional Document Field not completed. Authorized Signature Jason Christensen Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Page 19 of 94 [PAGE 20] 2026 Projected Budget Culvers Classic 2025 Profit Officials $6,500.00 Friday Tickets $8,760.00 5% $438.00 Table Workers $6,950.00 Saturday Tickets $14,233.00 5% $711.65 T-shirts $8,528.00 CC sales $1,550.00 Programs $2,572.50 Sports & Events Authority $3,000.00 Food for teams $1,650.00 live stream $6,552.00 Awards $270.00 pop a shot $505.00 CP rent Friday/Saturday $2,500.00 Sponsorships $3,050.00 5% ticket sale $1,149.65 $37,650.00 5% online 895 @ 9.99 $447.05 $30,567.20 Page 20 of 94 [PAGE 21] New EventMonth YearEstimated Hotel Room Nights Sold QR CodeTotal Hotel Room Nights Sold Event Time Frame; Weekday Room Nights Youth (18 & Younger) Team>50% come from 100+ miles Grant Amount Requested Funding MatrixGrant Amount Approved Grant Funds Used For? P/L $ $ Change N November 2015 - - - - - - $1,500 ($1,500.00) N February 2017 - - - - - $1,200 - $1,500 - $1,000 Hospitality ($1,000.00) N February 2019 - 4 teams stayed and many spectators. - - - - $1,500 - $1,500 To offset expenses occurred during the event. $7,065 $5,565.00 N February 2020 - - - - - - $2,000 ($2,000.00) N February 2021 - 80-100 - - - - $2,000 - $2,000 ($2,000.00) N February 2023 - 20 - - - - $2,000 - $2,000 To offset expenses (Officials, workers, facility rental, programs, and team hospitality.) $8,666 $6,666.00 N February 2024 51 - 100 0 Not Provided - - - - $5,000 $1,500 $3,000 To pay officials and table workers. $16,104 $13,104.33 N February 2025 51 - 100 0 Unsure - - - - $3,000 $1,500 $3,000 Rent and referee's. $7,265.97 $4,265.97 N February 2026 51 - 100 10% 25% 10% 25% $5,000 $2,300 $0.00 $16,000 $39,101.30 Funding Matrix: The event takes place on Friday, February 13 (girls) and Saturday, February 14 (boys) at The World's Only Corn Palace. The purpose is to provide a high school basketball tournament in The World's Only Corn Palace! 53% (19 out of the 36 teams) will come from 100+ miles. 2026 DWU/Culver’s Girls Classic: Bennett County Bridgewater Emery Clark-Willow Lake Corsica-Stickney Dell Rapid St. Mary’s Ethan Flandreau Florence Henry Freeman Gettysburg Hamlin Kadoka Lemmon Lyman Parkston Sioux Falls Christian St. Thomas More Wall 2026 DWU/Culver’s Boys Classic: Aberdeen Christian Bridgewater Emery Dell Rapid St. Mar’s Ethan Freeman Gregory Hamlin Howard McCook Central/Montrose Parkston Pine Ridge Rapid City Christian Sioux Falls Christian St. Thomas More Viborg-Hurley Page 21 of 94 [PAGE 22] Wall Wessington Springs White River In 2025 (total participants and attendance): 36 teams 876 attendance (girls) 1,423 attendance (boys) Up to 100 hotel room nights in FEBRUARY X $10 per room night = $1,000 $1,000 X 60% (Event hosted in FEBRUARY) = $600 $1,000 X 10% (Possible hotel room nights sold THURSDAY NIGHT) = $100 $1,000 X 25% (YOUTH) = $250 $1,000 X 10% (TEAM) = $100 $1,000 X 25% (>50% come from 100+ miles) = $250 $1,000 + $600 + $100 + $250 + $100 + $250 = $2,300 The grant request will be used to offset expenses for the classic. All proceeds will go back to the Men's and Women's basketball programs and DWU. Page 22 of 94 [PAGE 23] 2026 DWU/Culver’s Girls Classic Friday, February 13, 2026 @ The World’s Only Corn Palace 9:00 Freeman vs Gettysburg 10:30 Kadoka vs Bridgewater Emery 12:00 Flandreau vs Florence Henry 1:30 Lemmon vs Wall 3:00 St. Thomas More vs Clark-Willow Lake 4:30 Sioux Falls Christian vs Hamlin 6:00 Corsica-Stickney vs Dell Rapid St. Mary’s 7:30 Lyman vs Parkston 9:00 Bennett County vs Ethan 2026 DWU/Culver’s Boys Classic Saturday, February 14, 2026 @ The World’s Only Corn Palace 9:00 Gregory vs Howard 10:30 McCook Central/Montrose vs Hamlin 12:00 Pine Ridge vs Rapid City Christian 1:30 Aberdeen Christian vs Dell Rapid St. Mary’s 3:00 Bridgewater Emery vs White River 4:30 Freeman vs Wall 6:00 Sioux Falls Christian vs St. Thomas More 7:30 Wessington Springs vs Viborg-Hurley 9:00 Ethan vs Parkston Page 23 of 94 [PAGE 24] From: noreply@civicplus.com To: Aaron Hieb Subject: Online Form Submittal: Sports & Events Authority Grant Application Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 1:24:08 PM Sports & Events Authority Grant Application ***Application must be received no less than 45 days prior to the first day of the event.*** The many festivals, conferences, conventions, concerts, and sporting events hosted in Mitchell, SD are an important aspect of the region’s sports tourism industry. The Mitchell SEA grant program is available to assist organizations in hosting events that will promote a positive image to potential visitors, generate overnight visits, extend visitor stays, and create a desire to return to the area. The grant program is designed to assist event planners by providing funds for marketing, advertising, printing, and postage in the following categories: Meetings: conventions, conferences, seminars, retreats, etc. Sporting Events: tournaments, competitions, etc. Festivals/Concerts/Special Events: Other events that generate overnight stays. The grant exists to encourage tourism and visitor spending in Mitchell, SD, or to fund area events that will have a significant economic impact on businesses located in Mitchell, specifically, by generating overnight stays and/or extending visitor stays at hotels or the Lake Mitchell Campground. Preference will be given to: 1. New festivals, conventions/conferences, sporting events, concerts, and other special events. 2. Existing events showing an expanded focus for event and tourism growth. All events must project a positive image of Mitchell, SD. The grant program is appropriated and administered to qualifying organizations by the Mitchell SEA on review by the SEA Advisory Committee. Page 24 of 94 [PAGE 25] Applicants must provide all of the information requested and be in compliance with all criteria. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicant Organization Mitchell Skating & Hockey Association Email Address president@mitchellmarlins.com Address PO Box 5 City Mitchell State SD Zip Code 57301 Contact Person Darcy Sabers Phone Number 605-645-2854 Purpose of The Mitchell Skating and Hockey Association is dedicated to Organization providing accessible, high-quality hockey programs for youth in our community. Through structured athletic development and competitive training, we promote sportsmanship, respect, integrity, discipline, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. Our programs are designed to support the holistic development of student-athletes by fostering academic responsibility, personal growth, and leadership skills. By offering a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment, we strive to positively impact the lives of young athletes and inspire a lifelong commitment to physical activity and the sport of hockey. Name of Event Girls Varsity State Tournament Location of Event Mitchell Activities Center Will event require No assistance with knowledgeable volunteer recruitment? If yes, approximately Field not completed. how many knowledgeable volunteers are needed? Type of Event Sporting Event Page 25 of 94 [PAGE 26] Date of the Event: 3/5/2026 Date(s) of Event 3/5/2026 - 3/7/2026 Grant Amount 5000 Requested (Section Break) SEA GRANT ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST **This section must be completed before proceeding.** Check all that apply Application is submitted by a nonprofit or volunteer organization., This event will show a favorable impression of the Mitchell Area and promote Mitchell, SD in a positive image., This event will be promoted to out of town visitors., This event will result in overnight stays. Please list any This is the first varsity level hockey tournament we have hosted previous grant amounts for several years. I do not have knowledge if we had received an the event has received SEA grant for the last varsity level. We have received grants to help with the previous 3 years Pee Wee level state tournaments. from SEA. Please provide your Profit and Loss State Tourneys Report 2023-2025.pdf profit and loss statement from your previous event. Additional previous Field not completed. event documents How will the requested Funding will be used for the opening ceremonies at the Corn grant amount be used? Palace prior to the start of the 1st game. We also provide locker room goodie bags for each player, decorations for the opening ceremony event and the rink, tournament memorabilia for all players and coaches. We will have to rent additional bleacher seating from the city to place at the rink to meet capacity requirements. How will Profits are used to cover all expenses and cost accrued. We proceeds/profit from have to pay for our ice rental fees and referee costs as well as the event be used? any additional expenses occurred. (Section Break) Page 26 of 94 [PAGE 27] Historical Data How many years has annually this event been held? Estimated hotel room 51-100 nights sold during last event. Attendance at last Previous events attendance would not be accurate because it event (spectators, was a younger level age group. A varsity level brings in more participants) extended family, more community supporters. Comments All our previous data is from a younger level state tournament that we have hosted for the past 3-4 years. The Pee Wee level is kids at an 11-12 year old age group. This being a high school varsity level the information will be significantly different. Most girls varsity level hockey teams in SD have girls from as young as 7th grade thru Senior playing on them. That brings a wide range of support, parents, siblings, extended family, community support, etc. (Section Break) Event Details Specify your event with New (First-time) one from the following list: If this is a new event, 101-150 what are the estimated hotel room nights sold during this event? How are you able to Estimated from the number of players attending from towns not estimate the number close enough to drive back & forth range selected above? Briefly describe the Mitchell Hockey has not had the opportunity to host a Varsity purpose of your level hockey tournament for several years. This event represents organization; what your a rare opportunity to serve as a regional hub for youth athletics, community pride, and positive economic activity. The tournament organization provides will attract student-athletes, families, coaches, officials, and to the community; the spectators from across the state, resulting in increased use of group of people you local hotels, restaurants, retail businesses, and community are targeting to bring facilities. Beyond the immediate economic impact, the event Page 27 of 94 [PAGE 28] into the community with elevates the community’s profile as a destination capable of this event? hosting high-quality, statewide athletic events. We want to show SDAHA that Mitchell is willing and able to utilize our facility and that we have community support to bring varsity level hockey tournaments, as well as other youth tournaments (which we also do annually) to Mitchell and have them be successful. The primary group targeted by this event is female student- athletes at the varsity level, with a broader focus on youth and families throughout the region. By highlighting girls’ athletics at a state-championship level, the tournament promotes gender equity in sports and reinforces the importance of providing competitive, high-visibility opportunities for young women. Secondary audiences include local students, youth hockey participants, families, educators, and community members who benefit from increased access to high-level athletic competition and positive youth development experiences. Describe your event. Games begin Thursday 3/5 at 12:00 noon - there are four games Be sure to include who, played on Thursday. Friday morning at 9am is the opening what, where, when, ceremonies for the Tournament that we have planned to take place at the Corn Palace. All teams are invited to this as well as and how activities will open to the community. At the opening ceremonies we have a take place. motivational speaker planned, state awards are handed out and All-state teams are announced. Friday games start at 12:00 pm. Saturday games are the trophy games and there are 3 games on Saturday, starting at 1:00pm. What % of attendance Approximately 80% will be outside the 100 miles of Mitchell. will be visitor draw outside of 100+ miles of Mitchell, SD? What geographic areas There are 8 towns participating in the Girls Varsity tournament are you bringing event this year: Brookings, Sioux Falls, Pierre, Watertown, Rapid City, participants from? Aberdeen Sioux Center and Mitchell. I anticipate that only Sioux Falls and possibly Brookings would have people drive back and Indicate geographic forth for the event, the rest of the towns would be staying areas you are overnight. We market the event to all of these associations for marketing for visitor support of their local teams. attraction to your event. What are the specific We want to show SDAHA that Mitchell is willing and able to goals for this event? utilize our facility and that we have community support to bring varsity level hockey tournaments, as well as other youth tournaments (which we also do annually) to Mitchell and have them be successful. We want to showcase our two ice sheet facility as a host site option for more state and district sponsored development events. We also want to provide our local association with a great event Page 28 of 94 [PAGE 29] that is enjoyable for all and is a great recruitment tool for more female and male athletes to join into the sport of hockey. We want to give back to the businesses that provides support for us to keep our association going each year by having a successful event. Explain how your grant We are hosting the opening ceremonies at the Corn Palace, they request would be used have graciously offered us a discounted fee, but we still have a to promote tourism in fee that we need to pay. We will use the grant funds to add into our program that goes to each family the tourism information Mitchell? Note the from the Chamber. Each team only plays 1 game per day they resulting impact of your are here, so there is a lot of time that families will be able to event if the request for explore Mitchell. We will use grant money to make advertising for funding were denied. around the rink, we can provide additional information to hotels as well. Mitchell Skating and Hockey is a non-profit entity, so without SEA grant funding, the amount of available funds for additional things like advertising and such is strictly limited as the small amount of funds we have will have to ne used for facility fees, referee fees and rental costs first. (Section Break) Event Budget (Section Break) Please upload your event budget. Budgets not provided on this application will be rejected. Budget reflected should be for the event ONLY. Upload your Event GV State Tourney - Est. Budget.xlsx Budget (Please specify how the grant amount requested would be utilized.) Additional Financial Field not completed. Document (Section Break) Event Flyer Field not completed. Additional Document Girls_Varsity_State_2026_Tournament_Bracket__2_ (3).pdf Authorized Signature Darcy Sabers Page 29 of 94 [PAGE 30] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Page 30 of 94 [PAGE 31] Mitchell Skating & Hockey Association Profit and Loss - State Tourneys May 2023 - April 2025 MAY 2023 - APR 2024 MAY 2024 - APR 2025 TOTAL Revenue 1100 Concessions $0.00 1100-1 Food 979.75 1,272.50 $2,252.25 1100-2 Drink 1,019.50 1,093.50 $2,113.00 1100-3 Hockey Supplies 71.00 20.00 $91.00 1100-6 Concession Sales 100.00 $100.00 Total 1100 Concessions 2,170.25 2,386.00 $4,556.25 1200 Gate Receipts $0.00 1200-3 State Tournaments 4,390.00 4,245.00 $8,635.00 Total 1200 Gate Receipts 4,390.00 4,245.00 $8,635.00 1500 Hosted Tournaments $0.00 1510 Other Tourney Income $0.00 1510-20 State Tournament 310.47 2,590.00 $2,900.47 Total 1510 Other Tourney Income 310.47 2,590.00 $2,900.47 Total 1500 Hosted Tournaments 310.47 2,590.00 $2,900.47 Total Revenue $6,870.72 $9,221.00 $16,091.72 Cost of Goods Sold 1900 Cost of Goods Sold $0.00 1905 Concessions Merchandise $0.00 1905-1 Food 489.88 636.25 $1,126.13 1905-2 Drinks 509.75 546.75 $1,056.50 1905-4 Hockey Supplies 35.50 10.00 $45.50 Total 1905 Concessions Merchandise 1,035.13 1,193.00 $2,228.13 Total 1900 Cost of Goods Sold 1,035.13 1,193.00 $2,228.13 Total Cost of Goods Sold $1,035.13 $1,193.00 $2,228.13 GROSS PROFIT $5,835.59 $8,028.00 $13,863.59 Expenditures 2100 Occupancy Expense - City $0.00 2110 Ice Time $0.00 2111-9 Ice - State Tourney 1,540.50 1,174.50 $2,715.00 Total 2110 Ice Time 1,540.50 1,174.50 $2,715.00 Total 2100 Occupancy Expense - City 1,540.50 1,174.50 $2,715.00 3100 Hosted Tournament Expenses $0.00 3100-9 State Tournaments 1,757.55 768.40 $2,525.95 Total 3100 Hosted Tournament Expenses 1,757.55 768.40 $2,525.95 3500 Bank/Credit Card Fees $0.00 3500-1 CCF - Concessions 16.42 23.67 $40.09 3500-2 CCF - Gate 28.80 45.27 $74.07 Accrual Basis Wednesday, January 7, 2026 10:29 AM GMT-06:00 1/2 Page 31 of 94 [PAGE 32] MAY 2023 - APR 2024 MAY 2024 - APR 2025 TOTAL 3500-6 Bank Fees & Misc CCF 2.38 $2.38 Total 3500 Bank/Credit Card Fees 45.22 71.32 $116.54 Total Expenditures $3,343.27 $2,014.22 $5,357.49 NET OPERATING REVENUE $2,492.32 $6,013.78 $8,506.10 NET REVENUE $2,492.32 $6,013.78 $8,506.10 Accrual Basis Wednesday, January 7, 2026 10:29 AM GMT-06:00 2/2 Page 32 of 94 [PAGE 33] Girls Varsity State Tournament Estimated Event Budget March 5 - 7, 2026 Expenses Game Ice time $ 1,870 Game Referees $ 1,100 Corn Palace Rental - opening ceremonies $ 500 Ceremony decorations $ 150 Ceremony Welcome packets $ 800 Rink Decorations Welcome Table Décor $ 100 Tournament Player/Coach passes $ 150 Lobby & Locker rooms $ 500 Event Programs $ 750 Tournament Bracket Posters $ 100 Visit Mitchell Rink/business info $ 250 Rally Up Fees $ 150 Raffle tickets $ 50 Team Gift Baskets 8 teams $ 800 Pep Rally Location Rental $ 100 Game expenses $ 50 Decorations $ 50 Additional Facility Incidentals $ 500 Total Expenses $ 7,970 Income Program Sponsors $ 1,500 Cash Donations $ 2,000 Apparal sales - profit $ 750 SEA Grant $ 5,000 Total Income $ 9,250 Net Profit/Loss $ 1,280 Page 33 of 94 [PAGE 34] New Event MonthYearEstimated Hotel Room Nights Sold QR Code Total Hotel Room Nights Sold Event Time Frame; Weekday Room Nights Youth (18 & Younger) Team>50% come from 100+ miles Grant Amount Requested Funding Matrix Grant Amount Approved Grant Funds Used For? P/L $ $ Change 25% March 2026 101 - 150 10% 25% 10% 25% $5,000 $3,450 $0.00 $0 $0.00 Funding Matrix: The state tournament takes place on Thursday, March 5 - Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Mitchell Activities Center. The Mitchell Skating and Hockey Association is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality hockey programs for youth in our community. Through structured athletic development and competitive training, we promote sportsmanship, respect, integrity, discipline, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. The SEA Grant Application states that approximately 80% of participants and spectators will come from 100+ miles of Mitchell, SD. Schools participating: Brookings Sioux Falls Pierre Watertown Rapid City Aberdeen Sioux Center Mitchell This is the first varsity level hockey tournament we have hosted for several years. I do not have knowledge if we had received an SEA grant for the last varsity level. We have received grants to help with the previous 3 years Pee Wee level state tournaments. Up to 150 hotel room nights in MARCH X $10 per room night = $1,500 $1,500 X 60% (Event hosted in MARCH) = $900 $1,500 X 10% (Hotel room nights sold WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY NIGHT) = $150 $1,500 X 25% (YOUTH) = $375 $1,500 X 10% (TEAM) = $150 $1,500 X 25% (>50% come from 100+ miles) = $375 $1,500 + $900 + $150 + $375 + $150 + $375 = $3,450 We want to show SDAHA that Mitchell is willing and able to utilize our facility and that we have community support to bring varsity level hockey tournaments, as well as other youth tournaments (which we also do annually) to Mitchell and have them be successful. We want to showcase our two ice sheet facility as a host site option for more state and district sponsored development events. Funding will be used for the opening ceremonies at the Corn Palace prior to the start of the 1st game. We also provide locker room goodie bags for each player, decorations for the opening ceremony event and the rink, tournament memorabilia for all players and coaches. We will have to rent additional bleacher seating from the city to place at the rink to meet capacity requirements. All proceeds/profits are used to cover all expenses and costs accrued. Page 34 of 94 [PAGE 35] GIRLS VARSITY STATE TOURNAMENT March 5th - 7th Mitchell, SD Thursday Friday Friday Saturday Saturday Seed 1 Loser Game 4 Winner Game 4 Game 4 - 7:30 pm Seed 8 Game 6 - 2:30 pm Game 8 - 7:30 pm Winner Game 6 Winner Game 8 Loser Game 3 Seed 4 Winner Game 3 Game 3 - 5:00 pm Seed 5 Game 9 - 1:00 pm Game 11 - 7:00 pm Consolation Champs State 5th Place Seed 2 Champions Game 2 - 2:30 pm Loser Game 2 Winner Game 2 Seed 7 Game 5 - 12:00 pm Game 7 - 5:00 pm Winner Game 5 Winner Game 7 Seed 3 Loser Game 1 Winner Game 1 Game 1 - 12:00 pm Seed 6 Loser Game 8 Game 10 - 4:00 pm 3rd Place Loser Game 7 Page 35 of 94 [PAGE 36] From: noreply@civicplus.com To: Aaron Hieb Subject: Online Form Submittal: Sports & Events Authority Grant Application Date: Monday, January 5, 2026 11:41:14 AM Sports & Events Authority Grant Application ***Application must be received no less than 45 days prior to the first day of the event.*** The many festivals, conferences, conventions, concerts, and sporting events hosted in Mitchell, SD are an important aspect of the region’s sports tourism industry. The Mitchell SEA grant program is available to assist organizations in hosting events that will promote a positive image to potential visitors, generate overnight visits, extend visitor stays, and create a desire to return to the area. The grant program is designed to assist event planners by providing funds for marketing, advertising, printing, and postage in the following categories: Meetings: conventions, conferences, seminars, retreats, etc. Sporting Events: tournaments, competitions, etc. Festivals/Concerts/Special Events: Other events that generate overnight stays. The grant exists to encourage tourism and visitor spending in Mitchell, SD, or to fund area events that will have a significant economic impact on businesses located in Mitchell, specifically, by generating overnight stays and/or extending visitor stays at hotels or the Lake Mitchell Campground. Preference will be given to: 1. New festivals, conventions/conferences, sporting events, concerts, and other special events. 2. Existing events showing an expanded focus for event and tourism growth. All events must project a positive image of Mitchell, SD. The grant program is appropriated and administered to qualifying organizations by the Mitchell SEA on review by the SEA Advisory Committee. Page 36 of 94 [PAGE 37] Applicants must provide all of the information requested and be in compliance with all criteria. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicant Organization Middle School All State band Email Address tessa.belgum@K12.sd.us Address 2000 Mulberry St. City Yaknton State SD Zip Code 57078 Contact Person Tessa Belgum Phone Number 402-376-5694 Purpose of To promote quality, comprehensive music education for all South Organization Dakota students as part of their complete education. Name of Event Middle School All State Band Location of Event Mitchell Performing Arts Center Will event require No assistance with knowledgeable volunteer recruitment? If yes, approximately 0 how many knowledgeable volunteers are needed? Type of Event Performing Arts Date of the Event: 3/6/2026 Date(s) of Event 3/6/2026 - 3/7/2026 Grant Amount $1,000 Requested Page 37 of 94 [PAGE 38] (Section Break) SEA GRANT ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST **This section must be completed before proceeding.** Check all that apply Application is submitted by a nonprofit or volunteer organization., This event will show a favorable impression of the Mitchell Area and promote Mitchell, SD in a positive image., This event will be promoted to out of town visitors., This event will result in overnight stays. Please list any We were awarded money for this event in 2025. previous grant amounts the event has received from SEA. Please provide your MSASB Budget 2026 - Sheet1.pdf profit and loss statement from your previous event. Additional previous Field not completed. event documents How will the requested The attached expense statement is a working document that grant amount be used? includes all expenses for students and teachers. The event also pays the 2 guest conductors to work with the students along with their hotel and travel. How will If funds are offered to SDMEA, we will use them towards proceeds/profit from cookies, water, and pencils for the students and the director’s the event be used? hospitality room which will provide water, coffee, rolls, etc. (Section Break) Historical Data How many years has 26 this event been held? Estimated hotel room 251-300 nights sold during last event. Page 38 of 94 [PAGE 39] Attendance at last Over half the students are from the Sioux Falls/Brandon area, the event (spectators, rest from all over the state including West River. participants) We have 210 students participating in this event. That also brings an additional 60 band directors and 500-600 family & friends of the students. Comments Field not completed. (Section Break) Event Details Specify your event with Annual one from the following list: If this is a new event, 251-300 what are the estimated hotel room nights sold during this event? How are you able to 200 student participants and their teachers. Many of the students estimate the number stay with their own families in the local hotels. range selected above? Briefly describe the The purpose of South Dakota Music Educators Association is to purpose of your promote quality, comprehensive music education for all South organization; what your Dakota students as part of their complete education. We provide musical experiences for students in South Dakota to enhance organization provides their music education and provide extra opportunities for them to to the community; the share their talents. group of people you are targeting to bring into the community with this event? Describe your event. Middle School All State Band will include 200 middle school Be sure to include who, musicians from all over the state of South Dakota. We will bring what, where, when, them together for 2 days at Mitchell High School to rehearse over a two day period, with a final concert for friends and family on and how activities will Saturday. The band directors at Mitchell Public School have take place. already been amazing hosts and are looking forward to hosting the event again this year. Benefits for Mitchell: This event brings many people to Mitchell that will utilize hotels, local restaurants, florists, shops and more. We are on a rotating schedule for Mitchell, and hope to be back in future years. What % of attendance Over half the students are from the Sioux Falls/Brandon area, the rest from all over the state including West River. Page 39 of 94 [PAGE 40] will be visitor draw outside of 100+ miles of Mitchell, SD? What geographic areas This is a state-wide event bringing students from all corners of are you bringing event the state. Over half the students are from the Sioux participants from? Falls/Brandon area, the rest from all over the state including West River. I have Indicate geographic contacted the local restaurants to give them a heads up that areas you are families will be eating at local restaurants in the community. I marketing for visitor have also set up blocks of rooms at the hotels indicated on the attraction to your event. Chamber of Commerce Hotel lists. What are the specific This specific event, Middle School All State Band, offers students goals for this event? the opportunity to play with other talented and gifted students from all over the state. They receive instruction from renowned conductors. Students go through a rigorous audition process and are selected to play in one of two bands. Mitchell is a great location because it is centrally located for our participants. Explain how your grant This grant request would be used to provide a positive request would be used experience for our participants and their teacher. We like having to promote tourism in this event in Mitchell because the band directors there are amazing to work with and the facilities are great. We believe it is Mitchell? Note the important to show off the high quality facilities that the Mitchell resulting impact of your community has to offer. It is a comfortable auditorium that works event if the request for for audience members, musicians, and teachers. The Mitchell funding were denied. community has been nothing but warm to us when we have meal breaks out at local establishments. Because of this, we like to return to Mitchell. If these funds were denied, we would look at other possible locations where additional grant funding would be accessible. This event does not make money, we are just hoping to offset the total costs. (Section Break) Event Budget (Section Break) Please upload your event budget. Budgets not provided on this application will be rejected. Budget reflected should be for the event ONLY. Upload your Event MSASB Budget 2026 - Sheet1 (1).pdf Budget (Please specify how the grant amount requested would be Page 40 of 94 [PAGE 41] utilized.) Additional Financial Field not completed. Document (Section Break) Event Flyer MSASB 2026 Schedule (final).pdf Additional Document Field not completed. Authorized Signature Tessa Belgum Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Page 41 of 94 [PAGE 42] Green is old....change to white when updated Budget for MSASB 202 Mitchell, SD Net Profit: $777.00 Income $3,970.00 Expenses $3,193.00 Date Amount Reason Date Amount Reason 872 tickets out 2025 income (for reference) 2025 payments (for reference) Ticket Sales 667 @ $5 each 667@ $5/each = 2883 1/4/2026 $250.00 John Laughlin - web support 10 hrs @ $25/hr 250 Ticket Sales - Venmo 407.13 Plaques (Directors) - Engraver's Edge 2 plaques (5x7) 2 5x7 plaques=32 T-Shirt Sales *** SOLD for $13 sold at $13 = 453 Plaques (25 year awards) - Engraver's Edge 0 T-Shirt Sales (on site in Mitchell) on site sales of extras ordered 80 Programs - Creative Printing (Huron, SD) 800 800 programs=760.69 12/23/2025 $3,970.00 Audition Fees Deposit 1/4/2026 $415.00 Aaron Ragsdale - Percussion 83 entries $320.00 Audition Fees Deposit 1/4/2026 $115.00 Dan Sip - Tuba 23 entries $120.00 Audition Fees Deposit 1/4/2026 $440.00 Todd Carr - Trombone & Euphonium 88 entries $510.00 Mitchell Chamber - grant/donation 1000 1/4/2026 $205.00 Jason Rygg - French Horn 41 entries $245.00 Vemno - t-shirts 1/4/2026 $355.00 Drew Balta - Trumpet 71 entries $365.00 Monarch Sales - t-shirt profits 1/4/2026 $355.00 Marian Beck - Alto/Tenor/Baritone Saxophone 71 entries $460.00 Music Sales (on site in Mitchell) 1/4/2026 $375.00 Angela Larson - Clarinet & Bass Clarinet 75 entries $340.00 1/4/2026 $100.00 Sheila Wipf - Oboe & Bassoon 13 entries $100.00 *** Luggage tags cost came out of the profit check 1/4/2026 $285.00 Emily Anderson - Flute 57 entries $375.00 for tshirts, so there was zero cost for them Poppler's Music Purchase 165 Kevin Kessler - Stipend 750 Bethany Amundsen - Stipend 750 9/23/2025 $149.00 Comfort Inn (Mitchell) - 1 room - Rygg - 1 night 9/23/2025 $149.00 Comfort Inn (Mitchell) - 1 room - Adams - 1 night Kevin Kessler - Gas & Meal stipend 48.1 Bethany Amundsen - Gas & Meal stipend 47.43 Cherrybee's Floral 1 cour. 1 Bout. 43.54 Blarney's 2 directors, 2 chai1rs3,9 h.8o4s t(meal) Julie Berger - Lunch for Directors Jimmy Johns 48.55 Julie Berger - T-Shirt order ($12 each) Monarch Sales 181.81 Julie Berger - 18 Frames/office supplies Walmart 65.99 Holly Gage - Hospitality Room County Fair/Walm2a5rt3/H.2y2vee Luggage Tags - Qty. 300 (paid for from tshirt profits) Monarch Sales 0 Page 42 of 94 [PAGE 43] New EventMonthYearEstimated Hotel Room Nights Sold QR CodeTotal Hotel Room Nights Sold Youth (18 & Younger) <50% come from 100+ miles Grant Amount Requested Funding MatrixGrant Amount Approved Grant Funds Used For? P/L $ $ Change N March2022 - - 65 + - - $250 - $250 Directors hospitality room and cookie/water for students. $328.85 $78.85 N March2024 251 - 300 24 200 - - $300 $975 - $4,500 $500 Purchased snacks for students and teachers. ($13.00) ($513.00) N March2025 251 - 300 6 150 - - $1,000 $4,500 $1,000 Purchased flowers and meals for the guest directors, supplies for a teachers hospitality room, luggage/case tags for students, photo booth supplies, and music for the event. ($25.15) ($1,025.15) N March2026 251-300 25% 10% $1,000 $5,850 $0.00 $1,750 $290.70 Funding Matrix: The event takes place at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center from March 6-7, 2026. The purpose of South Dakota Music Educators Association is to promote quality, comprehensive music education for all South Dakota students as part of their complete education. We provide musical experiences for students in South Dakota to enhance their music education and provide extra opportunities for them to share their talents. SEA Grant Application states that over half of students come from Sioux Falls/Brandon and the rest come from west river schools. In 2025 (total spectators and attendees): 933 spectators 200 students 60 band directors Up to 300 hotel room nights in MARCH X $10 per room night = $3,000 $3,000 X 60% (Event hosted in MARCH) = $1,800 $3,000 X 25% (YOUTH) = $750 $3,000 X 10% (<50% come from 100+ miles) = $300 $3,000 + $1,800 + $750 + $300 = $5,850 The grant request will be used towards cookies, water, and pencils for the students and the director’s hospitality room which will provide water, coffee, rolls, etc. . If these funds were denied, we would look at other possible locations where additional grant funding would be accessible. This event does not make money, we are just hoping to offset the total costs. Page 43 of 94 [PAGE 44] SDMEA Middle School All-State Band 2026 March 6-7, 2026 Schedule of Events Friday, March 6 11:00-12:00 pm Registration Mitchell Performing Arts Center **Early concert ticket sales also available in the lobby **Parents/Guardians: please pre-register ahead of time online 12:00-12:15 pm Welcome - Auditorium (do not unpack) 12:15-4:45 pm Rehearsal (see breaks below): Honor Band in Band Room (all day) Festival Band in Auditorium (all day) 1:20-1:30 Festival Band Water Break 1:30-1:40 Honor Band Water Break 2:00-3:00pm - SDMEA Workshop - Black Box Theater DelHubers-“So,Youwanttocommissionanewworkforyourgroup?” 3:00-3:20 pm Festival Band Cookie Break/Photo Booth 3:15-3:35 pm Honor Band Cookie Break/Photo Booth 3:30-4:30 pm - SDMEA Workshop - Black Box Theater Joel Shotwell - MS Jazz Popplers Reading Session 4:45-6:30 pm Supper on your own 6:30-7:30 pm Rehearsal 6:40-7:40 pm - SDMEA Workshop - Black Box Theater Ron Stary- “Tips and Tricks to staying in the Trade” 7:30-8:30 pm Rehearsal with opposite Director (Adams w/Honor, Rygg w/Festival) Saturday, March 7 8:30-10:15 am Rehearsal Honor Band in Auditorium (all day) Festival Band in Band room (all day) 9:00-10:00am-SDMEAInstrumentalWorkshop-BlackBoxTheater Rolyn Beaird- “Tips and Techniques for your low brass players” 10:15-10:35 am Cookie break/Photo Booth 10:15-10:35 am - Director’s Meeting (with Guest Directors) - Black Box Theater 10:35-11:15 am Rehearsal with opposite Director (Adams w/Honor, Rygg w/Festival) 11:15-12:15 pm Rehearsal 12:15-2:00 pm Lunch on your own (dress for concert and photos with your school) **12:30 pm Individual pictures with JLynn Photography begin in the lobby. **1:30pm - Ticket sales for the concert (presale tickets also available Friday at registration). **2:10pm - Doors open for the Concert 2:10 pm - Get instruments out and prepare for Concert - Warm-Up Honor Band - band room - warm-up, move to balcony at 2:25 Festival Band - unpack in Choir room - go to stage (warm up on stage, photo at 2:25) 2:30 - ** FINAL CONCERT ** (Festival Band performance, swap bands/awards/honor band photo, Honor Band performance) Page 44 of 94 [PAGE 45] From: noreply@civicplus.com To: Aaron Hieb Subject: Online Form Submittal: Sports & Events Authority Grant Application Date: Monday, December 8, 2025 11:39:13 AM Sports & Events Authority Grant Application ***Application must be received no less than 45 days prior to the first day of the event.*** The many festivals, conventions, and sporting events hosted in the Mitchell area are an important aspect of the region’s tourism industry. The Mitchell SEA grant program is designed to assist event planners by providing funds for marketing, advertising, printing, and postage in the following categories: Meetings: conventions, conferences, seminars, retreats, etc. Sporting Events: tournaments, competitions, etc. Festivals/Special Projects: Other events that generate overnight stays. The grant exists to encourage tourism in the City of Mitchell or to fund area events that will have a significant impact on a business located in the City of Mitchell, specifically generating overnight stays and/or extending visitor stays at hotel or other lodging options, including campgrounds, in the Mitchell area. Preference will be given to: 1. New festivals, conventions/meetings, sporting events, and other events. 2. Existing events showing an expanded focus for event/tourism growth. All events must project a positive image of the Mitchell area. The grant program is appropriated and administered to qualifying organizations by the Mitchell SEA on review by the SEA Advisory Committee. Applicants must provide all of the information requested and be in compliance with all criteria. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Page 45 of 94 [PAGE 46] Applicant Organization PowderHorn Ranch Regulators Email Address dlroyalty@hotmail.com Address 6011 Livesay Lane City Mitchell State SD Zip Code 57301 Contact Person Diane Royalty Phone Number 6059991884 Purpose of Our organization is dedicated to "Honoring the Romance and Organization Legend of the Old West" by hosting shooting competitions and exhibitions. We are also very committed to the education of firearm safety and the proper use of firearms. Name of Event Outlaw Gauntlet Shoot Location of Event Davison County Gun Club Will event require No assistance with knowledgeable volunteer recruitment? If yes, approximately Field not completed. how many knowledgeable volunteers are needed? Type of Event Sport Event Date(s) of Event 6/10/2026 - 6/14/2026 Grant Amount $5,000 Requested (Section Break) SEA GRANT FUND ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST Page 46 of 94 [PAGE 47] **This section must be completed before proceeding.** Check all that apply Application is submitted by a nonprofit or volunteer organization., This event will show a favorable impression of the Mitchell Area and promote Mitchell in a positive image., This event will be promoted to out of town visitors., This event will result in overnight stays. Please list any $3,000 previous grant amounts the event has received from SEA. Please provide your INCOMEANDEXPENSEPHRR2025.xlsx profit and loss statement from your previous event. Additional previous Field not completed. event documents How will the requested The grant funds will be used to host the SEA Bracket Shoot and grant amount be used? provide 100% payback to the shooters (minimum of $3,000) and for upgrades and replacement of equipment (i.e., netting for backstops, timers, etc.) How will Proceeds from the event will primarily be used for the prize proceeds/profit from packages, (payback, trophies, etc.) for the different competition the event be used? held within the event., as well as welcome events and scholarship and other supported causes and/or organizations. (Section Break) Historical Data How many years has 23 years this event been held? Estimated hotel/motel 101-150 room nights sold during last event. What % of attendance 90-95%. was visitor draw? (Visitor Outside 50+ Mile Radius) Attendance at last 100-150 participants and spectators. Page 47 of 94 [PAGE 48] event (spectators, participants) Comments Field not completed. (Section Break) Event Details Specify your event with Annual one from the following list: If this is a new event, 101-150 what are the estimated hotel/motel room nights sold during this event? How are you able to By the number of participants expected and the days of the event estimate the number range selected above? Briefly describe the Our organization is dedicated to "Honoring the Romance and purpose of your Legend of the Old West" by hosting shooting competitions and organization; what your exhibitions. We are also very committed to the education of firearm safety and the proper use of firearms. organization provides to the community; the Our shooting events draw 100+ people to Mitchell to stay for 5-7 group of people you days. These shooters eat at our food and beverage are targeting to bring establishments, stay at our lodging facilities, and purchase into the community with groceries and gasoline here. They also visit our retail stores and this event? local attractions. We hope that anyone interested in shooting sports and the history of the Old West Will be drawn to visit, and possibly join our organization and local clubs. Describe your event. Our Event will consist of contests at varying distances, separate Be sure to include who, contests for veterans and first responders, and the SEA what, where, when, sponsored contests which separates shooters according to their individual speed, giving everyone a fair playing field. and how activities will take place. Registration for our contest will be Wednesday, June 10th, with Page 48 of 94 [PAGE 49] the main contests taking place on Thursday, 11th, and Saturday and Sunday, June 13th and 14th. Friday, June 12th, is dedicated to the SEA contest (contingent on funding). The contest will he held at the Davison County Gun Club. What geographic areas We typically register shooters from over 30 states, ranging from are you bringing event Florida to California and Washington. Cowboy Fast Draw is an participants from? international sport with club in most states and also different countries. Indicate geographic areas you are marketing for visitor attraction to your event. What are the specific To continue affordable shooting sports for all ages, promote gun goals for this event? safety, and pay homage and recognition of the Old West and current cowboy lifestyle. Also, to provide funds to continue our patronage of youth scholarships, veterans, and other causes. Explain how your grant Our event has always been recognized as a "shooter's shoot", request would be used which simply stated means that our primary goal is to provide a to promote tourism in fun an entertaining time for our participants. Our primary focus isn't on making a huge profit for our club, but rewarding our Mitchell? Note the shooters so they return to future events and visit and support our resulting impact of your city and club. event if the request for funding were denied. Without the funding provided by SEA, we would not be able to host the "Blast for Cash", a 100% payback to contestants which is obviously a part of our event which draws competitors for that Friday as a no-cost activity. They are required to participate in one of the main contests either before or after Friday, which also requires an additional overnight stay. (Almost 100% of our shooters participate in all contests.) (Section Break) Event Budget (Section Break) Please upload your event budget. Budgets not provided on this application will be rejected. Budget reflected should be for the event ONLY. Upload your Event PROJECTED INCOME AND EXPENSE 2026.xlsx Budget (Please specify Page 49 of 94 [PAGE 50] how the grant amount requested would be utilized.) Additional Financial Field not completed. Documents (Section Break) Event Flyer Field not completed. Additional Documents Field not completed. Authorized Signature Diane Royalty Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Page 50 of 94 [PAGE 51] INCOME & EXPENSES FOR 2025 POWDERHORN RANCH REGULATORS OUTLAW GAUNTLET SHOOTS Income: Entry Fees $9,800.00 SEA Funding $3,000.00 Pheasant's Forever $1,700.00 Silent Auction $1,498.00 Donation for Gun $600.00 TOTAL INCOME $16,598.00 Expenses: Sanction for Contests $790.00 Welcome Meal $1,100.00 Veteran's Shoot $460.00 Advertising $300.00 Trophies/Awards $540.00 Gun Awards for Veteran's Shoot $1,956.00 Guns for First Responders $300.00 Guns for Overall $600.00 Payouts for Contests $3,228.00 Payout for SEA Contest $3,000.00 Donation to Davison Youth Trap Club $1,000.00 Donation to Shoot for the Stars Scholarship $1,000.00 TOTAL EXPENSES $14,274.00 NET PROFIT $2,324.00 Page 51 of 94 [PAGE 52] PROJECTED BUDGET FOR 2026 POWDERHORN RANCH REGULATORS OUTLAW GAUNTLET SHOOTS Income: Entry Fees $11,000.00 SEA Funding (Contingent on Approval) $5,000.00 Pheasant's Forever $2,000.00 Silent Auction $1,500.00 TOTAL INCOME $19,500.00 Expenses: Sanction for Contests $825.00 Welcome Meal $1,100.00 Ammunition $500.00 Netting $2,000.00 Advertising $300.00 Trophies/Awards $1,000.00 Gun Awards for Veteran's Shoot $2,000.00 Guns for First Responders $350.00 Guns for Overall $600.00 Payouts for Contests $3,500.00 Payout for SEA Contest $3,000.00 Donation to Davison Youth Trap Club $1,000.00 Donation to Shoot for the Stars Scholarship $1,000.00 TOTAL EXPENSES $17,175.00 NET PROFIT $2,325.00 Page 52 of 94 [PAGE 53] New Event Month YearEvent Time Frame; Weekday (Sunday Night-Thursday Night) Estimated Hotel Room Nights Sold QR Code Total Hotel Room Nights Sold Adult>50% come from 100+ miles Grant Amount Requested Funding Matrix Grant Amount Approved Grant Funds Used For? P/L $ $ Change N June 2025 - 101-150 91 102 - - $4,500 $1,725 $3,000 Cash payouts to the shooters. $2,324.00 ($676.00) N June (10%) 2026 10% 101-150 15% 25% $5,000 $2,400 $0.00 $3,000 $2,324.00 Funding Matrix: This is the 23rd year that a PowderHorn Ranch Regulators cowboy fast draw event has been held in Mitchell, SD. The event takes place at the Mitchell Gun Club from June 10-14, 2026. Registration for our contest will be Wednesday, June 10th, with the main contests taking place on Thursday, June 11th, and Saturday and Sunday, June 13th and 14th. Friday, June 12th is dedicated to the SEA sponsored contest (contingent on funding). SEA Grant Application states that 90-95% of attendance comes from outside 100+ miles of Mitchell, SD. Last years (2025) total spectators - 150; total participants - 70. Shooters and spectators come from Nevada, California, Texas, Idaho, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Washington, Kansas, and many other cities in South Dakota. Up to 150 hotel room nights in JUNE X $10 per room night = $1,500 $1,500 X 10% (Event hosted in JUNE) = $150 $1,500 X 10% (Event hosted on WEEKDAY & WEEKEND) = $150 $1,500 X 15% (ADULT) = $225 $1,500 X 25% (>50% come from 100+ miles) = $375 $1,500 + $150 + $150 + $225 + $375 = $2,400 The grant request will be used to host the SEA-sponsored, Bracket Shoot and provide 100% payback to the shooters (minimum of $3,000), and for upgrades and replacement of equipment (i.e., netting for backstops, timers, etc.). Proceeds from the event will primarily be used for the prize packages, (payback, trophies, etc.) for the different competitions held within the event, as well as, welcome events and scholarships and other supported causes and/or organizations. Page 53 of 94 [PAGE 54] From: noreply@civicplus.com To: Aaron Hieb Subject: Online Form Submittal: Sports & Events Authority Grant Application Date: Friday, December 19, 2025 1:05:37 PM Sports & Events Authority Grant Application ***Application must be received no less than 45 days prior to the first day of the event.*** The many festivals, conferences, conventions, concerts, and sporting events hosted in Mitchell, SD are an important aspect of the region’s sports tourism industry. The Mitchell SEA grant program is available to assist organizations in hosting events that will promote a positive image to potential visitors, generate overnight visits, extend visitor stays, and create a desire to return to the area. The grant program is designed to assist event planners by providing funds for marketing, advertising, printing, and postage in the following categories: Meetings: conventions, conferences, seminars, retreats, etc. Sporting Events: tournaments, competitions, etc. Festivals/Concerts/Special Events: Other events that generate overnight stays. The grant exists to encourage tourism and visitor spending in Mitchell, SD, or to fund area events that will have a significant economic impact on businesses located in Mitchell, specifically, by generating overnight stays and/or extending visitor stays at hotels or the Lake Mitchell Campground. Preference will be given to: 1. New festivals, conventions/conferences, sporting events, concerts, and other special events. 2. Existing events showing an expanded focus for event and tourism growth. All events must project a positive image of Mitchell, SD. The grant program is appropriated and administered to qualifying organizations by the Mitchell SEA on review by the SEA Advisory Committee. Page 54 of 94 [PAGE 55] Applicants must provide all of the information requested and be in compliance with all criteria. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicant Organization Department of South Dakota VFW Email Address anna@vfwdeptsd.com Address 1600 W Russell St, Ste 135 City Sioux Falls State SD Zip Code 57104 Contact Person Anna Arnold Phone Number 3144355772 Purpose of VFW was established to assist Veterans. Our mission is to foster Organization camaraderie among US Veterans of overseas conflicts and to serve our Veterans, the military, and our communities and advocate on behalf of all Veterans. The purpose of the VFW of the US are fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy Comrades, to perpetuate the memory and the history of our dead, and to assist their surviving spouses, and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the government of the United States of America, and the fidelity to it's institutions of American freedom and preserve and defend the United States from all of her enemies. Name of Event South Dakota VFW & Auxiliary 96th Annual Convention Location of Event Highland Conference Center Mitchell, SD 2000 Highland Way, Mitchell, SD 57301 Will event require Yes assistance with knowledgeable volunteer recruitment? If yes, approximately 25 how many knowledgeable volunteers are needed? Page 55 of 94 [PAGE 56] Type of Event Conference/Convention Date of the Event: Field not completed. Date(s) of Event 6/11/2026 - 6/14/2026 Grant Amount 3200 Requested (Section Break) SEA GRANT ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST **This section must be completed before proceeding.** Check all that apply Application is submitted by a nonprofit or volunteer organization., This event will show a favorable impression of the Mitchell Area and promote Mitchell, SD in a positive image., This event will be promoted to out of town visitors., This event will result in overnight stays. Please list any $3,130 in 2023 and $3,130 in 2022 previous grant amounts the event has received from SEA. Please provide your Field not completed. profit and loss statement from your previous event. Additional previous Field not completed. event documents How will the requested To cover the cost of the facility usage at the Highland Center for grant amount be used? all meetings and award banquets How will To cover the cost of the facility usage at the Highland Center for proceeds/profit from all meetings and award banquets. With this grant, there will not the event be used? be any profit leftover for the cost of the facility. (Section Break) Historical Data Page 56 of 94 [PAGE 57] How many years has 96 years this event been held? Estimated hotel room 51-100 nights sold during last event. Attendance at last 275 attendees at the Banquet on Saturday evening. event (spectators, participants) Comments Thank you for your generous gifts from the previous years. (Section Break) Event Details Specify your event with Annual one from the following list: If this is a new event, Not a new event what are the estimated hotel room nights sold during this event? How are you able to We have been hosting this for 96 years now. estimate the number range selected above? Briefly describe the We are targeting Veterans that have been in a conflict of war of purpose of your some sort and their families. With this, we will also have vendors organization; what your that support Veterans and their families. organization provides to the community; the group of people you are targeting to bring into the community with this event? Describe your event. This will be a 4 day event. All activities are being held at the Be sure to include who, Highland Conference Center. There will be many chances for the what, where, when, members and their families to eat and shop in the community. We will also be going to the Mitchell VFW Post 2750 on Friday and how activities will evening. We will also be going to First Presbyterian Church on take place. Friday morning for the annual Memorial Tribute Program for our deceased Veterans. Page 57 of 94 [PAGE 58] What % of attendance 94% will be visitor draw outside of 100+ miles of Mitchell, SD? What geographic areas There will be members and their families from all over the entire are you bringing event state. There is not one specific geographic location that will be participants from? attending. Indicate geographic areas you are marketing for visitor attraction to your event. What are the specific To do our final year end meetings, socialize, and elections for the goals for this event? next Command Year that officially starts on July 1, 2026. Explain how your grant This will hurt our budget. We did not make a profit on our request would be used convention last year and we are hoping to make changes for it to promote tourism in this year. Our bottom line needs help and this grant would significantly help by covering the facility we are using for our Mitchell? Note the meetings. resulting impact of your event if the request for This will promote tourism in Mitchell by bringing in members and funding were denied. families from all over the state. There will be an opportunity for them to go shopping, eat at restaurants, and go see the Corn Palace. There are many people in attendance that have never been to Mitchell, SD before. (Section Break) Event Budget (Section Break) Please upload your event budget. Budgets not provided on this application will be rejected. Budget reflected should be for the event ONLY. Upload your Event Projected Convention Budget 2026.xlsx Budget (Please specify how the grant amount requested would be utilized.) Additional Financial Field not completed. Document Page 58 of 94 [PAGE 59] (Section Break) Event Flyer ProgramHighland.pdf Additional Document Field not completed. Authorized Signature Anna Arnold Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Page 59 of 94 [PAGE 60] VFW State Convention P/L 2023 Income: Booklet Ads $4,832.23 Donations $1,071.70 SEA Grant $3,130.00 Hospitality Night $1,200.00 Registration $17,893.62 Total Income $28,127.55 Expenses: Printing $1,301.40 County Fair Food $11,348.37 Expense Vouchers $4,611.09 Awards $1,727.68 Gifts $583.63 Vans $258.26 Fairgrounds $3,130.00 Total Expenses $22,960.43 Profit $5,167.12 Page 60 of 94 [PAGE 61] South Dakota VFW & Auxiliary 96th Annual Convention Event Budget 2026 INCOME Projected Actual Percentage Registration $17,000.00 Vendors $1,000.00 Booklet $4,500.00 Mitchell Grant $3,200.00 Delegate Fees $300.00 Total Income $26,000.00 EXPENSES Food $16,000.00 Facility $3,200.00 Booklet $2,000.00 S&M Printing $1,000.00 Awards $2,500.00 National Rep Gift $100.00 Total Expenses $24,800.00 Profit/Loss $1,200.00 Page 61 of 94 [PAGE 62] New EventMonth YearEvent Time Frame; Weekday-end (Sunday Night-Thursday Night) EstimatedHotel Room Nights Sold QR CodeTotal Hotel Room Nights Sold Adult>50% come from 100+ miles Grant Amount Requested Funding Matrix Grant Amount Approved Grant Funds Used For? P/L $ $ Change N June 2022 - - - Not clear. - - $5,000 - $3,130 Used to pay for the 4H Fairgrounds. ($787.97) ($3,917.97) N June 2023 - - 0 219 - - $3,130 - $3,130 The funds were used to pay for the 4-H Convention building. $5,167.12 $2,037.12 N June (10%) 2026 10% 51-100 15% 25% $3,200 $3,504 $0.00 $6,260 $4,379.15 Funding Matrix: This is the 96th annual VFW convention. Mitchell, SD last hosted the convention in 2023. The event takes place at the Highland Conference Center from June 11-14, 2026. This will be a 4-day event. All activities are being held at the Highland Conference Center. There will be many chances for the members and their families to eat and shop in the community. We will also be going to the Mitchell VFW Post 2750 on Friday evening. We will also be going to First Presbyterian Church on Friday morning for the annual Memorial Tribute Program for our deceased Veterans. SEA Grant Application states that 94% of attendance comes from outside 100+ miles of Mitchell, SD. In 2023 (total spectators and attendees): 169 for business meetings 205 for banquet 19 speakers 15 vendors In 2025, 275 attendees at the banquet on Saturday evening. Up to 219 hotel room nights (submitted on Evaluation Form from 2023) in JUNE X $10 per room night = $2,190 $2,190 X 10% (Event hosted in JUNE) = $219 $2,190 X 10% (Event hosted on WEEKDAY & WEEKEND) = $219 $2,190 X 15% (ADULT) = $328.50 $2,190 X 25% (>50% come from 100+ miles) = $547.50 $2,190 + $219 + $219 + $328.50 + $547.50 = $3,504.00 The grant request will be used to cover the cost of the facility usage at the Highland Conference Center for all meetings and award banquets. With this grant amount, there will not be any profit leftover for the cost of the facility. Page 62 of 94 [PAGE 63] South Dakota VFW & Auxiliary 96th Annual Convention June 11-14, 2026 — Mitchell, SD Martin Christensen, VFW SD Department Commander Sue Jones, SD Department Auxiliary President 2000 Highland Way • Mitchell, SD Page 63 of 94 [PAGE 64] Sports & Events Authority Advisory Committee 612 N. Main, City Hall - Council Chambers December 9, 2025 1. Call to Order Meeting called to order by: Tim Smith at 2:00 PM SEA Advisory Committee members present: Jill Larson, Kevin Nelson, Jason Christensen, Dave Sietsema, LaRee Rumbolz, Emily Liedtke, Dave Helleloid, Tim Smith, and Jim Johnston SEA Advisory Committee members absent: Mayor Hanson, Kevin McCardle, Cory Aadland, and Bryan Dixon O thers present: Aaron Hieb, Johanna Allen, and Stephanie Ellwein 2. Presentation of Funding Applications SEA Grant Application presentations by applicants. The SEA Advisory Committee reviewed applications for grant funding. T he following applications were presented and considered: A. Palace Ice Festival Brian Bultje spoke on behalf of and presented the Palace Ice Festival Grant Application, which is requesting $750. • Brian shared that the 10th Annual Palace Ice Festival will be held January 16-18, 2026, at the Mitchell Activities Center. There will be skaters from Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Mitchell, and the surrounding area. Judges will be flown in from California, Washington State, Arizona, and will travel from parts of South Dakota as well. The grant request will be utilized to offset their list of expenses. Their biggest expense is the judges. B. Hanson Classic's (Girls & Boys) Tyler Payer spoke on behalf of and presented the Hanson Classic's (Girls & Boys) Grant Application, which is requesting $5,000. • Tyler shared that the Hanson Classic's will be held January 17 (Girls) and January 24 (Boys), 2026 at The World's Only Corn Palace. He also shared and passed around some documents with program artwork and a list of schools participating in this year's Page 64 of 94 [PAGE 65] classic's. The grant request will be utilized to help cover the costs of the hospitality room, which provides 2 meals for the coaches, officials, and tournament workers. Their biggest expense is the officials, which also includes paying them mileage. C. (SDMEA) South Dakota Middle School All-State Jazz Band Joel Van Peursem spoke on behalf of and presented the (SDMEA) South Dakota Middle School All-State Jazz Band Grant Application, which is requesting $1,500. • Joel shared that this is the 9th consecutive year that Mitchell has hosted this event. The South Dakota Middle School All-State Jazz Band will be held January 30-31, 2026, at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center. He estimates that there will be between 38–40 students along with directors and parents, accounting for between 250-350 total attendance for the performance(s) on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Also, he estimates that this event will generate between 90-100 hotel room nights. They have room blocks at the Hampton Inn, Comfort Inn, and My Place Hotel. The grant request will be utilized towards the cost of the clinicians, which (2) clinicians are brought in with estimated costs of $750 each. D. Mitchell Show Choir Classic Jim Miskimins and Jen Bradley spoke on behalf of and presented the Mitchell Show Choir Classic Grant Application, which is requesting $3,500. • They shared that a new date for the Mitchell Show Choir Classic has been established and will be held February 20-21, 2026, at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center. Currently, there are teams coming from Sioux Falls Jefferson, Sioux Falls Roosevelt, Harrisburg, and Omaha. Their goal is to build this event back up to where they are hosting between 8–10 teams from around the Midwest. This event brings between 600–800 kids along with 2,000 spectators for total attendance. They estimate that this event will generate between 50–100 room nights. The grant request will be utilized and put towards their almost $100,000 in annual expenses to produce the show and costs of production. E. Palace City Baseball Association Jordan Widstrom and Adam Kaus spoke on behalf of and presented the Palace City Baseball Association Grant Application, which is requesting $15,000. • They shared the Palace City Baseball Association, which will include teams: 13U, 14U, 16U, and 18U (Legion). Currently, Palace City Baseball has 65 players that will participate in baseball. They will look to host (36) home, double-header baseball games at Drake Field and Cadwell Park Stadium. Currently, Palace City Baseball and Mitchell Baseball Association(s) have come to an agreement that Mitchell Baseball will continue to host the Early Bird and Harve Johnston/Bryan Wilson Memorial Tournament(s), along with the SD State Amateur Tournament. Palace City Baseball Page 65 of 94 [PAGE 66] will have the rights to host the SD State Youth Tournament, which Mitchell does not host in 2026, but will host in 2027 and 2028, and every two out of three years going forward. The grant request will be utilized to offset their list of expenses, which is estimated at around $90,000. They will have approximately $30,000 in revenue with player fees. 3. Approval of Minutes Motion: Motion was made by Kevin Nelson to approve the previous meeting minutes as p resented, and seconded by Dave Sietsema. All members voted 'Aye' and the motion passed. 4. Financial Report Aaron Hieb reviewed the financial report as of December 4, 2025. Current expenses and award checks that have been written for 2025 are $139,900.00 with (1) awarded item — South Dakota Fire Instructors Conference ($4,800) where the check be written and cut following the December 15 City Council meeting. Current Available Fund Balance of $49,940.00. Collections in October (for September records) are $32,008.00 with 1 establishment past due. Collections in November (for October records) are $33,708.00 with 1 establishment past due. The YTD collections for 2025 are $299,237.00, which equates to 149,619 total room nights sold. YTD comparisons of room nights sold were: up 1.2% (1,853 room nights sold) from 2024, up 3.8% (5,753 room nights sold) from 2023, down 0.7% (1,083 room nights sold) from 2022, up 2.5% from 2021, up 22.3% from 2020, and up 1.7% from 2019. Motion: Motion was made by Jim Johnston to approve the financial report as presented, and s econded by Dave Helleloid. All members voted 'Aye' and the motion passed. 5. Evaluation Forms/Financials/Surveys A aron Hieb reviewed the following Evaluation Form(s) w/Financials with the SEA Committee: A. Evaluation Form(s) w/Financial(s) Arts in the Park (July 26-27, 2025) • The event Met (3) expectations. SEA always does a great job! Thanks for the help! The total spectator attendance was 7,000+. The total participants were 133 vendors, including food trucks; SD, ND, IA, MN, WY, NE. The estimated number of total hotel room nights was 60. Next year's date: Hitchcock Park July 24-25, 2026. The funds awarded ($1,500) were used towards the park closure and shelter rental fees. Net profit of $378, which will be used towards next year's event. Page 66 of 94 [PAGE 67] Cornicupia (September 13-14, 2025) • The event Met (3) expectations. The Mitchell Soccer Association ran another successful tournament with 52 teams, up from 41 teams in 2024. The total spectator attendance was estimated at around 1,250. The total participants were 625 (52 teams); Rapid City, Pierre, Aberdeen, Tea, Brookings, Watertown, Yankton, Sioux Falls, Brandon, Mitchell. The estimated number of total hotel room nights was 350; AmericInn, Comfort Inn, Days Inn, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn, Kelly Inn, My Place, Super 8. Next year's date: Pepsi Soccer Complex September 12–13, 2026. The funds awarded ($5,000) were used to offset tournament expenses such as their biggest expenses, referee costs. Net profit of $18,403.86, which will be used towards equipment and coaches pay for their programs. 6. Other Items A aron Hieb shared and reviewed the following items with the SEA Committee: A. Update and Review of Playeasy • No events have been secured yet. • (2) active leads having conversations and gathering information to possibly pursue. o American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Junior Championship o LR Productions Gymnastic Competitions 2027/2028 RFP • Continue to reach out to local businesses and gauge their interest in utilizing the Playeasy Community Collaboration feature, which sends an email inviting the store owner/manager to create an account to have ADMIN access to their local business profile micro-site. Once they have ADMIN access, they will be able to manage only their local business profile and create SEA event-specific promotions or general promotion campaigns that are available for those events that are awarded SEA funding. Once these promotions are created, Aaron will distribute "Ear of Corn" coupons to SEA-funded organizations that they will share with those participating local businesses to receive their promotion. o Aaron invited any businesses within Mitchell, SD that have an interest in learning more and/or participating in this feature to reach out to Aaron Hieb (605-990-7942; Aaron.Hieb@cityofmitchellsd.gov) B. Upcoming Events • Young Professionals Trivia: Christmas Edition (December 9) o Bread and Vine Bistro • Christmas Dance Recital (December 10) o The World’s Only Corn Palace • Dakota Riptide Winter Invite (December 12-14) o Mitchell Recreation Center & Indoor Aquatic Center Page 67 of 94 [PAGE 68] • Christmas at Dakota Wesleyan Concert (December 12) o DWU Sherman Center • A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas (December 12-14) o Mitchell Area Community Theatre • DWU Women’s Basketball vs. College of Saint Mary (NE) (December 13) o The World’s Only Corn Palace • Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers (December 15) o MHS Performing Arts Center • Candy Cane Lane Tour Shaun Johnson + The Big Band Experience (December 16) o Mitchell Area Community Theatre • DWU Men’s Basketball vs. Northwestern (December 17) o The World’s Only Corn Palace • Mitchell High School Girls & Boys Basketball (December 19-20) o The World’s Only Corn Palace • Home for the Holidays – Variety Show (December 20) o Mitchell Area Community Theatre • Hoop City Classic Youth Holiday Tournament (December 27-28) o Dakota Wesleyan University • Hoop City Classic (December 29-31) o The World’s Only Corn Palace • DWU Women’s Basketball vs. Northwestern (December 30) o The World’s Only Corn Palace • Mitchell Pickleball Association presents 2nd Annual DWU Pickleball Indoor Tournament (January 2-4, 2026) o DWU/Avera Sports & Wellness Complex • Midwest Miracles Classic (January 3, 2026) o The World’s Only Corn Palace • DWU Women’s & Men’s Basketball vs. Doane (December 7) o The World’s Only Corn Palace • DWU Women’s & Men’s Basketball vs. Mount Marty (December 10) o The World’s Only Corn Palace • South Dakota Fire Instructors Conference (January 10-11, 2026) o Highland Conference Center • Palace City Brewing Co. • James Valley Community Center • Highland Conference Center • MHS Performing Arts Center Complete list of events – MITCHELL CHAMBER EVENTS CALENDAR & Mitchell SD Events Facebook * BOLD – Awarded Sports & Events Authority Grant funding. 7. Action to Approve SEA Funding Matrix Upgrade Effective January 1, 2026 Motion: Kevin Nelson made a motion to approve the SEA Funding Matrix Upgrade effective January 1, 2026, and was seconded by Dave Helleloid. All members voted 'Aye' and the m otion passed. Page 68 of 94 [PAGE 69] 8. Executive Session in accordance with SDCL 9-34-19: Discussion of confidential trade secrets, commercial, or financial information. Motion: Dave Sietsema made a motion to go into Executive Session, and was seconded by J im Johnston. All members voted 'Aye' and the motion passed. 9. Approval of Funding Applications Palace Ice Festival Date: January 16–18, 2026; Contact: Brian Bultje; Grant Request: $750 • Motion: Motion was made by Jim Johnston to award $750, and seconded by Dave Sietsema. All members voted 'Aye' and the motion passed. Hanson Classic's (Girls & Boys) Date: January 17 & 24, 2026; Contact: Tyler Payer; Grant Request: $5,000 • Motion: Motion was made by LaRee Rumbolz to award $5,000, and seconded by Jason Christensen. All members voted 'Aye' and the motion passed. (SDMEA) South Dakota Middle School All-State Jazz Band Date: January 30–31, 2026; Contact: Joel Van Peursem; Grant Request: $1,500 • Motion: Motion was made by Dave Helleloid to award $1,500, and seconded by Jim Johnston. All members voted 'Aye' and the motion passed. Mitchell Show Choir Classic Date: February 20–21, 2026; Contact: Jim Miskimins; Grant Request: $3,500 • Motion: Motion was made by LaRee Rumbolz to award $3,500, and seconded by Dave Sietsema. All members voted 'Aye' and the motion passed. Palace City Baseball Association Date: May, June, & July 2026; Contact: Adam Kaus; Grant Request: $15,000 • Motion: Motion was made by Tim Smith to table the request until the next meeting on January 13, 2026, in hopes that Mitchell Baseball Association and Palace City Baseball Association can work together towards a resolution, and seconded by Dave Helleloid. • Abstain: Jason Christensen and Jim Johnston. • Majority vote 'Aye' and the motion passed. 10. Next Meeting Date Tim Smith shared the next meeting date of Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 2 PM - City Hall, Page 69 of 94 [PAGE 70] C ouncil Chambers. 11. Adjournment M eeting adjourned by: Tim Smith at 3:35 PM Page 70 of 94 [PAGE 71] Sports & Events Authority Revenue Expense- CHECKS written 2013 $ 35,309.50 2013 $ 4 00.00 2014 $ 83,272.50 2014 $ 39,290.00 2015 $ 87,363.50 2015 $ 55,597.32 2016 $ 77,814.84 2016 $ 56,167.00 2017 $ 80,400.38 2017 $ 86,684.19 2018 $ 79,240.50 2018 $ 67,684.13 2019 $ 79,552.66 2019 $ 1 14,799.15 2020 $ 69,340.18 2020 $ 36,400.00 2021 $ 79,990.00 2021 $ 89,150.00 2022 $ 81,976.25 2022 $ 1 16,365.00 2023 $ 1 06,518.50 2023 $ 94,965.00 2024 $ 1 50,000.00 2024 $ 1 18,360.00 2025 $ 1 94,640.00 YTD as of 1/7/26 2025 $ 1 55,450.00 YTD as of 1/7/26 2026 $ 1 50,000.00 2026 $ 12,000.00 Total Revenue $ 1,355,418.81 Total Expenses $ 1,043,311.79 Fund Balance $ 1 38,000.00 Committed Items- Checks not yet written Special Olympics Basketball 2027 $ 12,000.00 Total Committed but not paid $ 12,000 Current Available Fund Balance $ 138,000.00 BID #2 & BID #4 Total Collections by Month 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Due January $ 12,855.00 $ 13,081.50 $ 12,253.50 $ 1 6,137.50 $ 1 0,235.00 $ 13,558.50 $ 1 2,253.50 $ 14,488.50 $ 17,852.00 0 February $ 10,807.50 $ 9,951.50 $ 9,466.50 $ 1 1,176.50 $ 9,924.00 $ 10,809.00 $ 1 2,219.00 $ 14,549.00 $ 17,637.50 0 March $ 10,536.50 $ 11,310.50 $ 10,831.50 $ 1 2,541.50 $ 8,349.00 $ 12,621.00 $ 1 0,814.00 $ 14,276.50 $ 16,173.50 0 April $ 15,244.00 $ 16,162.00 $ 13,986.00 $ 9,166.00 $ 1 3,915.50 $ 15,831.00 $ 1 5,578.00 $ 17,769.00 $ 19,182.00 0 May $ 15,237.00 $ 13,194.00 $ 13,780.50 $ 4,928.50 $ 1 5,235.50 $ 14,952.00 $ 1 4,718.00 $ 24,132.00 $ 20,574.00 0 June $ 19,147.00 $ 19,384.50 $ 19,420.50 $ 9,078.00 $ 2 2,321.50 $ 21,349.50 $ 2 0,745.00 $ 29,834.00 $ 29,236.00 0 July $ 28,561.50 $ 28,050.50 $ 28,150.50 $ 1 8,132.00 $ 2 9,290.50 $ 27,754.00 $ 2 6,377.50 $ 33,762.00 $ 37,482.00 0 August $ 30,598.50 $ 28,569.00 $ 31,830.00 $ 2 2,869.00 $ 3 0,940.50 $ 28,930.50 $ 2 6,833.50 $ 36,839.00 $ 38,450.00 0 September $ 30,103.00 $ 30,345.50 $ 31,102.50 $ 2 4,979.50 $ 2 9,923.50 $ 28,335.00 $ 2 7,537.00 $ 38,636.00 $ 36,934.00 0 October $ 24,901.50 $ 25,431.00 $ 24,880.50 $ 2 2,057.50 $ 2 4,609.00 $ 25,320.00 $ 2 5,450.50 $ 35,020.00 $ 32,058.00 0 November $ 22,781.50 $ 24,717.00 $ 24,808.50 $ 2 3,302.50 $ 2 4,027.00 $ 26,592.00 $ 2 3,272.50 $ 31,396.00 $ 33,768.00 0 December $ 17,155.00 $ 20,426.00 $ 18,703.50 $ 1 3,617.50 $ 1 9,045.50 $ 18,613.50 $ 1 9,759.00 $ 25,402.00 $ 26,444.00 1 TOTAL $ 2 37,928.00 $ 240,623.00 $ 239,214.00 $ 187,986.00 $ 237,816.50 $ 244,666.00 $ 235,557.50 $ 3 16,104.00 $ 325,791.00 Previous Year's YTD Comparisons Collections (through November) $ 2 37,928.00 $ 240,623.00 $ 2 39,214.00 $ 187,986.00 $ 237,816.50 $ 2 44,666.00 $ 235,557.50 $ 3 16,104.00 $ 325,791.00 Room Nights Sold (through November) 158,619 160,415 159,476 125,324 158,596 163,111 157,038 160,467 162,896 YTD Room Nights Sold Comparisons 2025 YTD compared to 2024 YTD 1.5% 2025 YTD compared to 2021 YTD 2.6% 2025 YTD compared to 2023 YTD 3.6% 2025 YTD compared to 2020 YTD 23.1% 2025 YTD compared to 2022 YTD -0.1% 2025 YTD compared to 2019 YTD 2.1% Page 71 of 94 [PAGE 72] Name Event Month Event Type Event year # Days $ Awarded MSHA Advertising 0 Marketing 2013 0 $ 4 40.00 Pink Ladies' Dart - Reg. Tourn. December Darts 2013 1 $ 5 00.00 State B Boys/Girls Golf Tourn. May Golf 2013 2 $ 5 00.00 Cowboy Fastdraw Shootout Tourns. June Cowboy Fast Draw 2014 4 $ 2 ,000.00 DWU Indoor Soccer Tournament February Soccer 2014 3 $ 5 00.00 DWU Wrestling Open November Wrestling 2014 1 $ 9 00.00 GPAC Baseball Tournament May Baseball 2014 3 $ 1 ,000.00 GPAC Cross Country November Cross Country 2014 1 $ 6 00.00 Harve's Wilson Youth Tournament June Baseball 2014 2 $ 1 ,200.00 Kernel VB Camp of Champs July Volleyball 2014 2 $ 5 00.00 MHS State AA Volleyball Tourn. November Volleyball 2014 2 $ 2 ,500.00 MSHA Adult Tourn. & Summer Ice April Hockey 2014 3 $ 3 ,000.00 NAIA N.G. Wrestling Qualifier February Wrestling 2014 1 $ 1 ,800.00 NAIFC Ice Fishing Tournament January Ice Fishing 2014 3 $ 1 ,000.00 Pro Hockey Celebrity Hunt November Hockey 2014 2 $ 2 ,000.00 Regional VFW AA Majors Tourn. July Baseball 2014 3 $ 6 00.00 SD Hockey Camp/Tryouts April Hockey 2014 3 $ 2 ,000.00 State Amateur tournament August Baseball 2014 11 $ 3 ,500.00 State B Boys/Girls Golf Tourn. May Golf 2014 2 $ 5 50.00 State B Boys/Girls Golf Tourn. May Golf 2014 2 $ 4 50.00 State Boys & Girls Soccer Tournament October Soccer 2014 1 $ 1 ,000.00 State Class A HS Championship May Baseball 2014 2 $ 7 50.00 State VFW U10 State Champ. July Baseball 2014 3 $ 1 ,500.00 VFW 13-14 Teener Tournament May Baseball 2014 3 $ 7 50.00 Women's Slowpitch Tournament May Softball 2014 2 $ 7 50.00 Xtreme Cheer & Dance December Cheer & Dance 2014 1 $ 1 ,500.00 Xtreme Cheer & Dance December Cheer & Dance 2014 1 $ 1 ,500.00 Corn Belt Team Camps June Basketball 2015 2 $ 7 75.00 Corn Palace Hospitality Room February Basketball 2015 0 $ 5 50.00 Corn Palace Open Bowling Tournament January Bowling 2015 2 $ 1 ,000.00 Cowboy Fast Draw Nationals June Cowboy Fast Draw 2015 1 $ 2 ,000.00 DWU Farmers/Blumenberg Classic November Basketball 2015 2 $ 1 ,500.00 DWU Volleyball Corn Palace Classic September Volleyball 2015 2 $ 3 ,100.00 DWU Wrestling Tournament November Wrestling 2015 1 $ 1 ,000.00 Hille/Ridgway Memorial Tourn. May Softball 2015 2 $ 4 00.00 Hot Bike & Baggers Tours September Motorcycle 2015 1 $ 10,000.00 MAC Triathlon June Triathlon 2015 1 $ 5 50.00 MEGA Madness & Xcel State Meet January Gymnastics 2015 4 $ 2 ,000.00 Memorial Weekend in Mitchell May Memorial Weekend 2015 1 $ 2 ,000.00 Mike Miller Classic December Basketball 2015 2 $ 2 ,100.00 Mitchell Activities - Sound System January Soccer 2015 1 $ 5 00.00 Mitchell Baseball Tournaments May Baseball 2015 0 $ 5 ,000.00 Mitchell Early Bird/Rob Marchand Tourn. May Baseball 2015 1 $ 7 40.00 Mitchell Prairie Birding Festival May Conferences/Conventions 2015 3 $ 1 ,000.00 Mitchell Skating & Hockey Assoc. December Hockey 2015 0 $ 5 ,000.00 NAIFC Ice Fishing Tournament January Ice Fishing 2015 3 $ 5 32.32 NAIFC Ice Fishing Tournament January Ice Fishing 2015 3 $ 1 ,600.00 Outkasts Car Club September Car Show 2015 3 $ 1 ,200.00 Palace City Peddlers Bike Weekend August Tour de Corn 2015 2 $ 1 ,000.00 Pheasant Country Banquet October Conferences/Conventions 2015 1 $ 1 ,500.00 SD Hockey Tryouts April Hockey 2015 3 $ 2 ,000.00 SD Ladies State Bowling Tournament April Bowling 2015 2 $ 3 ,000.00 SDHSCA Coaches Clinic July Conferences/Conventions 2015 3 $ 5 ,500.00 Show Choir Classic March Show Choir 2015 1 $ 1 ,000.00 Soccer Tournaments May Soccer 2015 0 $ 2 ,500.00 State Amateur Tournament August Baseball 2015 9 $ 3 ,000.00 State Soccer Tournament May Soccer 2015 3 $ 7 50.00 Tan-Dog Memorial Softball Tournament June Softball 2015 2 $ 5 00.00 Wesleyan Indoor soccer Winter Classic February Soccer 2015 3 $ 3 ,000.00 Wesleyan Winter Classic Soccer Tournament February Soccer 2015 2 $ 1 ,800.00 Women's Slow Pitch Softball July Softball 2015 2 $ 4 ,480.00 Xtreme Cheer & Dance December Cheer & Dance 2015 1 $ 5 00.00 AirVenture Cup Race July Conferences/Conventions 2016 3 $ 2 ,000.00 BB Tourney- 2019 March Special Olympics 2016 0 $ - Children's Education Center 0 Conferences/Conventions 2016 0 $ 2 ,000.00 Cornbelt Team Basketball Camps June Basketball 2016 4 $ 8 00.00 Cornhole Tournament July Corn Hole 2016 2 $ 1 ,500.00 Dakota Wesleyan Corn Palace Classic September Volleyball 2016 2 $ 2 ,000.00 Destination Imagination April Conferences/Conventions 2016 1 $ 1 ,000.00 Early Bird Youth Baseball May Baseball 2016 2 $ 7 50.00 Girls State Hockey March Hockey 2016 1 $ 5 00.00 Hanson Classic January Basketball 2016 2 $ 1 ,000.00 MEGA Madness Gymnastics Meet December Gymnastics 2016 2 $ 1 ,000.00 Memorial Weekend in Mitchell May Memorial Weekend 2016 1 $ 2 ,000.00 Page 72 of 94 [PAGE 73] Name Event Month Event Type Event year # Days $ Awarded Mike Miller Classic December Basketball 2016 2 $ 2 ,100.00 Mitchell Youth Baseball Tourn June Baseball 2016 6 $ 5 ,000.00 Outkasts Cruise-In & Car Show September Car Show 2016 3 $ 2 ,500.00 State Amateur Baseball Tourn August Baseball 2016 11 $ 3 ,000.00 State Cornhole Tournament July Corn Hole 2016 2 $ 2 ,000.00 State Girls Golf Tournament June Golf 2016 2 $ 7 35.00 Tour de Corn August Tour de Corn 2016 3 $ 1 ,000.00 Tri-State Basketball March Basketball 2016 1 $ 3 00.00 Village Bowl Doubles Tournament January Bowling 2016 2 $ 1 ,000.00 Xtreme Cheer Stunt Camp June Cheer & Dance 2016 2 $ 3 45.00 1st Annual Figure Skating Competition January Figure Skating 2017 1 $ 1 ,000.00 Coaches Clinic July Conferences/Conventions 2017 2 $ 5 ,500.00 Corn Hole Tournament July Corn Hole 2017 2 $ 1 ,500.00 Cornbelt Team Basketball Camps June Basketball 2017 5 $ 9 00.00 DWU Culvers H.S. Basketball Classic Feburary Basketball 2017 2 $ 1 ,000.00 DWU Softball Fall Classic September Softball 2017 1 $ 1 ,500.00 DWU Trap Shoot/Golf Tournament July Golf 2017 2 $ 5 00.00 DWU Winter Soccer Classic February Soccer 2017 2 $ 3 ,500.00 Kernel Bowl September Kernel Bowl 2017 1 $ 1 ,000.00 Kiwanis Baseball Tournament June Baseball 2017 2 $ 7 50.00 Kyle Petty Charity Ride May Motorcycle 2017 1 $ 3 ,000.00 Kyle Petty Charity Ride May Motorcycle 2017 1 $ 4 89.02 Lowell Rang Fastpitch Tournament June Softball 2017 2 $ 2 ,000.00 MAC Summer Swim Meet June Swimming 2017 3 $ 2 ,000.00 MAC Triathlon June Triathlon 2017 1 $ 7 50.00 Memorial Weekend in Mitchell May Memorial Weekend 2017 1 $ 2 ,000.00 Men's State Slow Pitch Softball Tourn August Softball 2017 2 $ 2 ,500.00 Mike Miller Classic December Basketball 2017 3 $ 2 ,500.00 Mitchell Baseball Association 0 Baseball 2017 0 $ 6 ,000.00 Mitchell Hockey & Skating 0 Hockey 2017 0 $ 5 ,000.00 Outkasts Cruise-In & Car Show September Car Show 2017 2 $ 2 ,500.00 Recreational State & State Cup Soccer June Soccer 2017 3 $ 5 ,000.00 Rob Marchand/Harve's Tournament March Basketball 2017 1 $ 7 50.00 SD Futsal State Cup January Soccer 2017 2 $ 2 ,000.00 SD Hockey Tryouts April Hockey 2017 3 $ 2 ,000.00 SD State & High Plains Territorial August Cowboy Fast Draw 2017 4 $ 1 ,500.00 SD State Amateur Baseball Tourn August Baseball 2017 11 $ 3 ,000.00 SDHSAA VB Sweet 16 Class A/B November Volleyball 2017 1 $ 6 35.50 Show Choir Classic March Show Choir 2017 1 $ 1 ,150.00 Special Olympics - Fall Classic September Special Olympics 2017 3 $ 36,000.00 special Olympics- Basketball March Special Olympics 2017 3 $ - special Olympics- Basketball March Special Olympics 2017 3 $ - Special Olympics Lanyards 0 Special Olympics 2017 0 $ 2 ,738.00 Special Olympics Lanyards 0 Special Olympics 2017 0 $ - State Speech & Debate Tournament March Fine Arts 2017 2 $ 5 00.00 Target United Cup September Soccer 2017 3 $ 5 ,000.00 Tour de Corn August Tour de Corn 2017 3 $ 1 ,000.00 Village Bowl CP Open Bowling Weekend January Bowling 2017 1 $ 1 ,000.00 Water Bottle Promo Items 0 Marketing 2017 0 $ 5 ,021.69 Xtreme Cheer & Dance December Cheer & Dance 2017 2 $ 8 00.00 2018 Kernel Bowl August Kernel Bowl 2018 1 $ 1 ,000.00 AirVenture Cup Race july Conferences/Conventions 2018 3 $ 1 ,500.00 Annual sponsorship of games/tournaments Nov- April January Hockey 2018 9 $ 5 ,000.00 Cornbelt Team Basketball Camps June Basketball 2018 6 $ 2 ,000.00 Duel on the Prairie- High Plains Shoot out. Cowboy Fast Draw August Cowboy Fast Draw 2018 4 $ 3 ,000.00 DWU Fall Softball Classic September Softball 2018 3 $ 1 ,500.00 DWU- for Special Olympics April Special Olympics 2018 0 $ 2 ,000.00 DWU Shoot & Putt Fundraiser July Golf 2018 1 $ 5 00.00 DWU Winter Soccer Classic February Soccer 2018 3 $ 4 ,000.00 Girls & Boys Hanson Classic January Basketball 2018 0 $ 1 ,500.00 Hoop City BB Tournament (formerly Mike Miller Classic) December Basketball 2018 4 $ 6 ,000.00 MAC Triathlon June Triathlon 2018 1 $ 5 00.00 Memorial Weekend in Mitchell May Memorial Weekend 2018 1 $ 1 ,500.00 Mitchell Aquatics Club June Swimming 2018 2 $ 2 ,000.00 Mitchell Aquatics Club Winter Meet December Swimming 2018 2 $ 2 ,000.00 Mitchell Baseball july Baseball 2018 9 $ 6 ,000.00 Outkast Cruise-in Car Show September Car Show 2018 3 $ 2 ,000.00 Palace City Kiwanis Club Half Marathon October Marathon 2018 1 $ 2 ,500.00 Palace City Pre-Sturgis Party August Motorcycle 2018 1 $ 10,000.00 Pheasant Country Pheasants Forever Banquet October Conferences/Conventions 2018 1 $ 1 ,000.00 Rob Marchand/DWU Harves Tri-State Basektball Tourney March Basketball 2018 1 $ 5 00.00 Round of 16 March Basketball 2018 2 $ 1 ,400.00 Show Choir Classic March Show Choir 2018 2 $ 1 ,650.00 Page 73 of 94 [PAGE 74] Name Event Month Event Type Event year # Days $ Awarded SoDak Cup September Golf 2018 2 $ 4 00.00 special Olympics - Basketball March Special Olympics 2018 3 $ - SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL March Special Olympics 2018 3 $ - Special Olympics Committee- Fall Classic September Special Olympics 2018 0 $ 5 25.00 special olympics fall classic October Special Olympics 2018 0 $ - State Gymnastics Meet March Gymnastics 2018 3 $ 3 ,000.00 Tour de Corn August Tour de Corn 2018 3 $ 1 ,500.00 Village Bowl Doubles & CP Open Tournament January Bowling 2018 2 $ 1 ,000.00 XCD Hello Summer Camps May Cheer & Dance 2018 2 $ 9 50.00 2019 SD Outdoor 3D shoot July Archery 2019 2 $ 5 00.00 2019 SD State USBC Championship April Bowling 2019 13 $ 3 ,000.00 Buckin Wild Ranch Auction (formerly one of a kind auction) February Auction 2019 2 $ 1 ,500.00 CoEd Softball state Tournament September Softball 2019 3 $ 5 ,000.00 Corn Palace/MSA USA vs Brazil/ Youth Tourney/ Camp april Soccer 2019 1 $ 10,000.00 Dakota Territory Gun Collectors Association March Gun Show 2019 2 $ 7 00.00 DWU Culvers HS Basketball Classic FEbruary Basketball 2019 2 $ 1 ,500.00 Extreme Cheer & Dance february Cheer & Dance 2019 2 $ 1 ,000.00 Friend De Coup Show Choir Classic March Show Choir 2019 1 $ 2 ,000.00 Hanson Classic January Basketball 2019 2 $ 2 ,000.00 MAC Triathlon June Triathlon 2019 1 $ 1 ,500.00 Mitchell Figure Skating USFS Competition January Figure Skating 2019 3 $ 5 ,000.00 Palace City Pre-Sturgis Party August Motorcycle 2019 1 $ 10,000.00 Rob Marchand / Harve's / DWU Basketball Tourney March Basketball 2019 1 $ 5 00.00 SDHSCA Summer Clinic July Conferences/Conventions 2019 3 $ 5 ,500.00 Special Olympics 0 Special Olympics 2019 2 $ 50,000.00 Special Olympics Banquet March Special Olympics 2019 1 $ 1 ,000.00 State Fire School June Conferences/Conventions 2019 3 $ 3 ,500.00 USA Softball Mens State Tournament August Softball 2019 2 $ 2 ,000.00 Wesleyan Winter Classic Soccer Tournament February Soccer 2019 3 $ 40,000.00 Flag Kit with Stands 0 Marketing 2019 0 $ 6 63.25 CoEd Softball state Tournament 0 Softball 2023 2 $ 2 ,500.00 SD Cowboy Fast Draw/High Plains Territorial July Cowboy Fast Draw 2019 3 $ 3 ,000.00 Outkast Cruise in and car show September Car Show 2019 3 $ 2 ,500.00 Corn Belt Team Camps & referee jamboree June Basketball 2019 6 $ 1 ,950.00 MAC Summer Meet June Swimming 2019 2 $ 2 ,000.00 Kiwanis Youth Baseball tournament June Baseball 2019 2 $ 1 ,000.00 Jammer Invitiational August Conferences/Conventions 2019 3 $ 5 00.00 Tour de Corn August Tour de Corn 2019 3 $ 1 ,500.00 DWU Shoot & Putt Fundraiser July Golf 2019 1 $ 5 00.00 DWU Softball Fall Classic September Softball 2019 3 $ 1 ,500.00 Wrestling All Starts March wrestling 2020 0 $ - SD Assoc for Career & Tech Ed (SDACTE) July Conferences/Conventions 2019 3 $ 5 00.00 Bike Night 0 0 0 0 $ - SD Amateaur Baseball August Baseball 2019 12 $ 6 ,000.00 Mitchell Baseball Association May- July Baseball 2019 12 $ 6 ,000.00 Corn Palace Challenge Rodeo September Rodeo 2019 2 $ 1 ,000.00 Palace City Half Marathon October Marathon 2019 1 $ 3 ,000.00 American Corn Hole Tournament May Corn Hole 2019 3 $ 5 ,000.00 swimposium- MAC August swimming 2019 1 $ 7 50.00 NAIA Opening rounds March 0 0 0 $ - Pheasants Forever October Conferences/Conventions 2019 1 $ 1 ,000.00 2019 dues to the Sports Events & Tourism Association 0 Conferences/Conventions 2019 0 $ 8 10.90 SD MSHA Hockey Tournaments 2019-2020 0 Hockey 2019 0 $ 5 ,000.00 Pink Ladies' Dart - Reg. Tourn. January Darts 2020 1 $ 6 00.00 Hoop City Classic 12/27-12/29 December Basketball 2019 3 $ 6 ,000.00 Sacred Hoops January Basketball 2020 1 $ 5 00.00 Hanson Classic January Basketball 2020 2 $ 2 ,000.00 Winter Soccer Tournament February Soccer 2020 3 $ 4 ,000.00 Culver's Classic February Basketball 2020 3 $ 2 ,000.00 Mitchell Figure Skating USFS Competition January Figure Skating 2020 3 $ 1 ,000.00 Dakota Territory Gun Collectors Association March special event 2020 3 $ 7 00.00 Buckin Wild Ranch Auction (formerly one of a kind auction) February Auction 2020 2 $ 1 ,500.00 Show Choir Classic 0 0 0 0 $ - Palace City 1/2 Marathon October Marathon 2020 1 $ 3 ,000.00 OutKast Car Club September Car Show 2020 1 $ 1 ,500.00 State Amateur Baseball Tourn August Baseball 2020 0 $ 5 ,000.00 Mitchell Christian Trail Cross Country Race September Cross Country 2020 1 $ 5 00.00 Mitchell School District 2020 SDHSAA SoDak March Basketball 2020 1 $ 9 00.00 2020 Hoop City Classic- EVENT Cancelled. Check will be returned December 0 0 0 $ - Mitchell Skating & Hockey Assoc. January Hockey 2021 12 $ 3 ,000.00 Sacred Hoops Basketball Tournament January Basketball 2021 1 $ 1 ,200.00 2020 Hoop City Classic- EVENT Cancelled. Check will be returned December 0 0 0 $ - Page 74 of 94 [PAGE 75] Name Event Month Event Type Event year # Days $ Awarded CP Classic 12/30 December Basketball 2020 1 $ 3 ,000.00 Lower Brule vs. Tennesee- Mike Miller January Basketball 2021 1 $ 7 50.00 Pink Ladies' Dart - Reg. Tourn. February Darts 2021 1 $ 6 00.00 Hanson Classic January Basketball 2021 2 $ 2 ,000.00 12U championship & winter meet March Swimming 2021 6 $ 3 ,500.00 Corn Hole Tournament April Corn Hole 2021 4 $ 5 ,000.00 Mitchell Figure Skating Road to gold & Palace Ice Fest March Figure Skating 2021 7 $ 3 ,000.00 DWU Culver's Classic February Basketball 2021 12 $ 2 ,000.00 Buckin Wild Ranch Auction (formerly one of a kind auction) February Auction 2021 2 $ 1 ,500.00 International Flying Farmers Convention July Special Event 2021 5 $ 2 ,000.00 Back 40 Casino Night April Conferences/Conventions 2021 1 $ 7 50.00 Back40 Bike Nights May special event 2021 5 $ - SDGA Women's Senior Championship July Golf 2021 3 $ 5 00.00 Cowboy Fast Draw- Powderhorn Regulators August Cowboy Fast Draw 2021 4 $ 4 ,000.00 NFL Cheer & Dance Camp- Extreme Cheer May special event 2021 2 $ 1 ,000.00 So Dak16 BB March Basketball 2021 2 $ 1 ,700.00 Cornbelt Team Basketball Camps June Basketball 2021 9 $ 2 ,500.00 MAC Triathlon June Triathlon 2021 1 $ 1 ,500.00 mitchell baseball association May, June, June, July Baseball 2021 9 $ 6 ,000.00 Mitchell Parks & Recreation 0 Baseball 2021 0 $ 8 ,600.00 301 Rodz- Outkast car show September Car Show 2021 1 $ 1 ,000.00 Grand Lodge of SD Communication June Conferences/Conventions 2021 3 $ 1 ,000.00 SD Volleyball Officials Assocation Statewide Conference July Conferences/Conventions 2021 2 $ 1 ,000.00 2021 Paleo Games September Fine Arts 2021 2 $ 1 ,500.00 USA Softball Mens State Tournament August Softball 2021 3 $ 1 ,000.00 Palace City Kiwanis Club Half Marathon October Marathon 2021 1 $ 3 ,000.00 Palace City Pre-Sturgis Party August Motorcycle 2021 1 $ 12,500.00 SD Amateaur Baseball State Tournament August baseball 2021 0 $ 5 ,000.00 State Amateaur Baseball August Baseball 2021 7 $ 5 ,000.00 Tour de Corn August Tour de Corn 2021 3 $ 3 ,000.00 SDCFEL Convention September Conferences/Conventions 2021 2 $ 1 ,500.00 Hoop City Classic 12/27-12/28 December Basketball 2021 2 $ 5 ,000.00 Pheasants Forever Banquet October Conferences/Conventions 2021 1 $ 1 ,500.00 Dakota Riptide Arena Open October Swimming 2021 2 $ 2 ,000.00 Dakota Riptide SC Invite December Swimming 2021 2 $ 2 ,000.00 State Co-Ed Softball Tournament September Softball 2021 2 $ 3 ,000.00 CoEd Softball State Tournament 0 Softball 2023 3 $ 2 ,500.00 DWU NAIA Opening Round National Volleyball Tournament November Volleyball 2021 2 $ 1 ,000.00 SD State Women's Bownling Championship tournament april Bowling 2022 12 $ 1 ,000.00 Sacred Hoops Tournament January Basketball 2022 1 $ 1 ,200.00 Hanson Classic January Basketball 2022 2 $ 2 ,000.00 SDHSAA SoDak 16 Volleyball November Volleyball 2021 1 $ 6 00.00 Special Olympics- Fall 2022 September Special Olympics 2022 3 $ 10,000.00 DWU 12th annual Futsal Classic February Soccer 2022 3 $ 4 ,000.00 SDHSAA State Gymnastics February Gymnastics 2022 2 $ 3 ,000.00 Mitchell Figure Skating- Palace Ice Festival February Figure Skating 2022 3 $ 3 ,000.00 Under The Sea Invitational - Core Athletics Gymnastics January Gymnastics 2022 2 $ 1 ,500.00 DWU GPAC Wrestling Championships Feburary Wrestling 2022 2 $ 2 ,000.00 Buckin Wild Ranch Auction (formerly one of a kind auction) February Auction 2022 2 $ 1 ,000.00 Middle School All State Band March Fine Arts 2022 2 $ 2 50.00 Mitchell Show Choir Classic March Show Choir 2022 2 $ 3 ,000.00 MSHA Tournaments January Hockey 2022 12 $ 5 ,000.00 2022 SD State USBC Women's Tournamnet April Bowling 2022 12 $ 3 ,000.00 SD VFW State Convention June Conferences/Conventions 2022 4 $ 3 ,130.00 Mitchell Gun Club SD ATA State Trap Shoot July Trap Shooting 2022 5 $ 2 ,000.00 SoDak 16 GBB & BBB march Basketball 2022 2 $ 1 ,200.00 Corn Palace Cornhole Tournament May Corn Hole 2022 3 $ 5 ,000.00 Big Friend Little Friend: Memorial Day weekend in mitchell May Memorial Weekend 2022 1 $ 1 ,000.00 MAC Triathlon June Triathlon 2022 1 $ 1 ,900.00 Powder Horn Ranch Regulators: SD State and High Plains Cowboy Fast Draw August Cowboy Fast Draw 2022 5 $ 4 ,000.00 301 Rodz- Outkast car show September Car Show 2022 3 $ 1 ,500.00 Raise 'em Rank: Finals September Rodeo 2022 2 $ 4 ,500.00 Mitchell Baseball Association June Baseball 2022 4 $ 1 ,250.00 Mitchell Baseball Association May Baseball 2022 2 $ 1 ,250.00 Mitchell Baseball Association July Baseball 2022 3 $ 1 ,250.00 Beers & Gears Mt Bike Race; PCP July Bicycle 2022 2 $ 2 ,000.00 Palace City Pre-Sturgis Party August Motorcycle 2022 1 $ 15,000.00 SDGA Men's & Women's Amateur August Golf 2022 4 $ 1 ,000.00 SD High School Coaches Association Summer Clinic July Conferences/Conventions 2022 4 $ 5 ,700.00 Mitchell Baseball- State Amateur Baseball Tournament August Baseball 2022 11 $ 5 ,000.00 Palace City Kiwanis Club Half Marathon, Relay, 5k & 10K October Marathon 2022 1 $ 3 ,000.00 Palace City Pedlers Tour De Corn August Tour de Corn 2022 3 $ 3 ,000.00 2022 Class AA boys State Golf Tournament October Golf 2022 2 $ 3 ,000.00 Page 75 of 94 [PAGE 76] Name Event Month Event Type Event year # Days $ Awarded Active Shooter Incident Management Training October Conferences/Conventions 2022 3 $ 8 40.00 Pheasant Country Chapter 872 Pheasants Forever Banquet October Conferences/Conventions 2022 1 $ 1 ,500.00 DWU Athletics: NAIA Women's Volleyball National Championship Opening Round November Volleyball 2022 1 $ 1 ,500.00 Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association 2nd Annual CVMA Comedy Night March Comedy 2023 1 $ 1 ,800.00 Powder Horn Ranch Regulators: SD State and High Plains Cowboy Fast Draw August Cowboy Fast Draw 2023 6 $ 3 ,000.00 Youth Athletic Foundation: Hoop City Classic 2022 December Basketball 2022 2 $ 5 ,000.00 Girls & Boys Hanson Classic January Basketball 2023 2 $ 2 ,000.00 Village Bowl: Larry HauserMemorial Adult/ JR doubles tournament March Bowling 2023 2 $ 1 ,500.00 Mitchell Figure Skating Club- 7th Annual Palace Ice Festival January Figure Skating 2023 2 $ 3 ,000.00 Dakota Riptide Last Chance Meet February Swimming 2023 0 $ - Special Olympics: Bocce & Softball fall 2023 September Special Olympics 2023 1 $ 10,000.00 DWU Athletics: Boys & Girls Highschool Culvers Classic (BB) February Basketball 2023 2 $ 2 ,000.00 Buckin Wild Ranch: Cabin Fever Auction (1st $600 Payment) 0 Auction 2023 1 $ 1 ,200.00 DWU Soccer: DWU 13th Annual Futsal Indoor Classic February Soccer 2023 3 $ 1 ,500.00 Mitchell Music Boosters: Mitchell Show Choir Classic March Show Choir 2023 1 $ 3 ,000.00 Mitchell Area Youth Trapshooters: Bartholow Brothers Youth Trapshooting Clinic April Trap Shooting 2023 2 $ 1 ,735.00 Mitchell Skating & Hockey Assoc.: Lucky Devils Adult Hockey Tournament April Hockey 2023 3 $ 3 ,000.00 Lakeview Golf Course: South Dakota Golf Association Two Man Championship June Golf 2023 3 $ 1 ,000.00 SoDak 16 GBB & BBB March Basketball 2023 2 $ 1 ,750.00 Mitchell Baseball tournaments June Baseball 2023 7 $ 6 ,000.00 Corn Palace Cornhole: ACL Regional #15 3rd Annual Corn Palace Cornhole Tournament May Corn Hole 2023 3 $ 1 ,000.00 Kiwanis Youth Baseball Tournament May Baseball 2023 1 $ - MAC Triathlon June Triathlon 2023 1 $ 2 ,200.00 SD VFW: 93rd Annual VFW State Convention June Conferences/Conventions 2023 4 $ 3 ,130.00 Gentle Spirit Horse Rescue: Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge August Rodeo 2023 2 $ 1 ,000.00 301 Rodz:OutKasts Car Show September Car Show 2023 3 $ 1 ,500.00 South Dakota USBC Jamboree June Conferences/Conventions 2023 2 $ 3 ,000.00 Beers & Gears Mt Bike Race June Bicycle 2023 1 $ 2 ,000.00 Buckin' Wild Ranch: Cabin Fever Auction (2nd $600 Payment) March Auction 2023 1 $ 1 ,200.00 2023 SDPA Annual Conference October Conferences/Conventions 2023 3 $ 1 ,500.00 SD State Amateur Baseball Trny August Baseball 2023 12 $ 5 ,000.00 Women's State Softball July Softball 2023 2 $ 3 ,000.00 SD State Disc Golf Championships September Disc Golf 2023 3 $ 1 ,550.00 PC Kiwanis Half Marathon & Relay October Marathon 2023 1 $ 2 ,000.00 USA State COED Softball September Softball 2023 2 $ 2 ,500.00 Raise Em Rank Series Finals September Rodeo 2023 2 $ 5 ,000.00 Palace City 8-Ball Open October Billiards 2023 2 $ 5 00.00 Dakota Oyate Challenge January Basketball 2024 3 $ 2 ,500.00 Pheasant Country Chapter 872 Pheasants Forever Banquet October Conferences/Conventions 2023 1 $ 1 ,500.00 Hoop City Classic December Basketball 2023 3 $ 10,000.00 Girls & Boys Hanson Classic January Basketball 2024 2 $ 3 ,000.00 Dakota Riptide Invite December Swimming 2023 3 $ 3 ,750.00 SoDak 16 Volleyball November Volleyball 2023 1 $ 6 50.00 DWU Culvers High School Basketball Classic February Basketball 2024 2 $ 3 ,000.00 DWU Annual Indoor Futsal Winter Classic February Soccer 2024 3 $ 2 ,500.00 Palace Ice Festival January Figure Skating 2024 3 $ 7 50.00 USA Paralympic Hockey Camp January Hockey 2024 5 $ 3 ,500.00 Special Olympics State Basketball March Special Olympics 2024 1 $ 12,000.00 Lucky Devils Adult Hockey Tournament April Hockey 2024 3 $ 3 ,000.00 Show Choir Classic March Show Choir 2024 1 $ 5 ,000.00 Cabin Fever Auction February Auction 2024 2 $ 1 ,500.00 South Dakota Middle School All State Band March Fine Arts 2024 2 $ 5 00.00 3rd Annual Combat Veterans Motorcycle Assoc. Comedy Night March Comedy 2024 1 $ 1 ,000.00 Knights of Columbus Special Olympics State BB Banquet March Special Olympics 2024 1 $ 1 ,700.00 DWU Spring Golf Invite April Golf 2024 2 $ 1 ,500.00 Shootout at the Lake June Rodeo 2024 2 $ 5 ,000.00 Palace City Kiwanis Half Marathon October Marathon 2024 1 $ 1 ,500.00 South Dakota United States Bowling Congress Open Tourn. April & May Bowling 2024 18 $ 3 ,000.00 20th Annual OutKasts Car Show September Car Show 2024 3 $ 1 ,500.00 MAC Triathlon June Triathlon 2024 1 $ 1 ,500.00 SD State & High Plains Territorial Cowboy Fast Draw September Cowboy Fast Draw 2024 5 $ 3 ,000.00 Tempo Harve's Sport Shop Soccer Classic April Soccer 2024 2 $ 2 ,500.00 Arts in the Park July Special Event 2024 3 $ 1 ,000.00 Page 76 of 94 [PAGE 77] Name Event Month Event Type Event year # Days $ Awarded Lowell Rang Memorial Girls Fastpitch Softball Tournament June Softball 2024 3 $ 2 ,000.00 Palace City Mountain Bike Classic June Bicycle 2024 1 $ 1 ,500.00 SoDak 16 Boys Basketball March Basketball 2024 1 $ 7 00.00 SD State Amateur Baseball Tournament August Baseball 2024 12 $ 5 ,000.00 Cornicupia 2024 September Soccer 2024 2 $ 5 ,000.00 Tour de Corn August Tour de Corn 2024 3 $ 2 ,000.00 Dakota Oyate Challenge Volleyball October Volleyball 2024 2 $ 4 ,200.00 Raise Em Rank Bull Riding Series Finals October Rodeo 2024 2 $ 5 ,000.00 Hoop City Classic December Basketball 2024 4 $ 12,500.00 Pheasants Forever Banquet October Conferences/Conventions 2024 1 $ 2 ,000.00 Cursed Chains Challenge Disc Golf Tournament October Disc Golf 2024 1 $ 5 00.00 Palace City Cup - Squirt B & C Hockey Tournament November Hockey 2024 3 $ 1 ,000.00 Dakota Riptide Swim Meets December Swimming 2024 3 $ 5 ,000.00 Dakota Riptide Swim Meets January Swimming 2025 2 $ - Palace City Robot Rumble December Robotics 2024 1 $ 1 ,500.00 South Dakota Fire Instructors Conference January Conferences/Conventions 2025 2 $ 4 ,210.00 South Dakota Middle School All State Band March Fine Arts 2025 2 $ 1 ,000.00 Dakota Oyate Challenge January Basketball 2025 3 $ 5 ,000.00 Girls & Boys Hanson Classic January Basketball 2025 2 $ 3 ,000.00 ND Country Fest: Your Town Tour featuring Neal McCoy April Concert 2025 1 $ 7 ,500.00 1st Annual Mitchell Pickleball Indoor Tournament January Pickleball 2025 2 $ 2 ,500.00 DWU/Culver's Girls & Boys High School Basketball Classic February Basketball 2025 2 $ 3 ,000.00 DWU 15th Annual Indoor Futsal Winter Classic February Soccer 2025 3 $ 3 ,500.00 12U State A Swim Championships February Swimming 2025 3 $ 4 ,000.00 New Black Concert Chairs Purchase for PAC 0 Fine Arts 2025 0 $ 4 ,000.00 Palace Ice Festival January Figure Skating 2025 3 $ 7 50.00 SD Middle School All-State Jazz Band February Fine Arts 2025 2 $ 1 ,000.00 Special Olympics State Basketball March Special Olympics 2025 2 $ 12,000.00 Rob Marchand/Harve Johnston Basketball Tourney March Basketball 2025 1 $ 7 50.00 4th Annual Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Comedy Night March Comedy 2025 1 $ 1 ,500.00 DWU Spring Golf Invite April Golf 2025 2 $ 4 ,000.00 Cabin Fever Auction February Auction 2025 2 $ 1 ,000.00 Lucky Devils Adult Hockey Tournament April Hockey 2025 3 $ 4 ,000.00 Outlaw Gauntlet Shoot June Cowboy Fast Draw 2025 4 $ 3 ,000.00 A Night with Dan Gable April Wrestling 2025 1 $ 7 50.00 Knights of Columbus Special Olympics State BB Banquet March Special Olympics 2025 1 $ 1 ,500.00 Amateur Boxing Night presented by 15th Round Boxing April Boxing 2025 1 $ 1 ,500.00 The 301 Rodz & Ridez Car Show September Car Show 2025 3 $ 1 ,000.00 Memorial Weekend in Mitchell May Memorial Weekend 2025 1 $ 1 ,500.00 MAC Triathlon June Triathlon 2025 1 $ 1 ,500.00 Arts in the Park July Special Event 2025 3 $ 1 ,500.00 Blarney's Amateur Baseball Classic June Baseball 2025 1 $ 2 ,500.00 Palace City Mountain Bike Classic June Bicycle 2025 2 $ 1 ,500.00 Palace City Cup June Soccer 2025 2 $ 5 ,000.00 SDGA Adult/Junior and Junior Championships July Golf 2025 4 $ 1 ,500.00 South Dakota Women's State Slowpitch Softball Tournament July Softball 2025 2 $ 2 ,500.00 South Dakota ATA State Trap Shoot Tournament July Trap Shooting 2025 5 $ 2 ,200.00 Palace City Kiwanis Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K October Marathon 2025 1 $ 7 50.00 Palace City 8Ball Open November Billiards 2025 3 $ 4 ,000.00 USA Men's Slowpitch Softball "D" State Tournament August Softball 2025 2 $ 2 ,000.00 Mitchell Baseball Association Tournament - DID NOT ACCEPT July Baseball 2025 3 $ 3 ,000.00 Powerplay Hockey Clinic October Hockey 2025 3 $ 2 ,000.00 Tour de Corn August Tour de Corn 2025 3 $ 2 ,500.00 Dakota Oyate Challenge Volleyball October Volleyball 2025 2 $ 4 ,200.00 American Outlaws Wrestling 2nd Annual Monster Brawl November Wrestling 2025 3 $ 2 ,000.00 Cornicupia 2025 September Soccer 2025 2 $ 5 ,000.00 Raise Em Rank Series Finals October Rodeo 2025 2 $ 5 ,000.00 Tide Winter Invite Swim Meet December Swimming 2025 3 $ 5 ,000.00 Tide Sprint Invite Swim Meet January Swimming 2026 2 $ - DWU Pickleball Indoor Tournament January Pickleball 2026 3 $ 2 ,500.00 Midwest Miracles Basketball Classic January Basketball 2026 1 $ 5 ,000.00 Pheasants Forever Banquet October Conferences/Conventions 2025 1 $ 2 ,500.00 Hoop City Classic December Basketball 2025 5 $ 12,500.00 ND Country Fest-Your Town Tour April Concert 2026 1 $ 5 ,000.00 SD Fire Instructors Society January Conferences/Conventions 2026 2 $ 4 ,800.00 Mitchell Show Choir Classic February Show Choir 2026 2 $ 3 ,500.00 Palace Ice Festival January Figure Skating 2026 3 $ 7 50.00 SDMEA SD Middle School All-State Jazz Band January Fine Arts 2026 2 $ 1 ,500.00 Girls' & Boys' Hanson Classic(s) January Basketball 2026 2 $ 5 ,000.00 Special Olympics South Dakota State Basketball Tournament March Basketball 2026 2 $ 12,000.00 Page 77 of 94 [PAGE 78] Events/Days per Year # Events # Days 2014 24 61 2015 35 69 2016 22 54 2017 40 82 2018 32 78 2019 41 114 2020 15 23 2021 39 126 2022 39 130 2023 39 96 2024 36 105 2025 46 102 2026 10 20 Events Per Month 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Jan 1 5 2 3 3 2 4 4 4 2 4 6 7 Feb 2 3 0 1 1 4 3 2 4 3 3 5 1 March 0 1 3 5 5 4 3 3 2 5 6 5 1 April 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 2 2 2 3 5 1 May 6 7 2 3 2 1 0 2 3 2 0 1 0 June 2 4 4 6 3 5 0 3 2 6 4 5 0 July 3 2 3 3 3 3 0 3 4 1 1 5 0 August 1 2 2 4 4 6 1 6 5 3 2 2 0 September 0 3 2 5 4 4 2 4 3 5 3 2 0 October 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 3 3 4 4 5 0 November 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 1 2 0 December 2 3 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 3 2 0 Data by Event Month Avg Days / # Events # Days Event $ Awarded $/#days January 47 126 2.7 $ 97,642.32 $ 774.94 February 32 70 2.2 $ 106,250.00 $ 1,517.86 March 44 120 2.7 $ 181,645.50 $ 1,513.71 April 19 67 3.5 $ 61,235.00 $ 913.96 May 30 56 1.9 $ 43,579.02 $ 778.20 June 44 118 2.7 $ 88,735.00 $ 751.99 July 31 92 3.0 $ 66,730.00 $ 725.33 August 38 169 4.4 $ 139,750.00 $ 826.92 September 37 83 2.2 $ 140,275.00 $ 1,690.06 October 27 36 1.3 $ 55,150.00 $ 1,531.94 November 13 22 1.7 $ 25,300.00 $ 1,150.00 December 26 53 2.0 $ 96,750.00 $ 1,825.47 Data By Event Type Avg Days/Ev # Events # Days ent $ Awarded $/#days Archery 1 2 2.0 $ 500.00 $ 250.00 Auction 8 14 1.8 $ 10,400.00 $ 742.86 Baseball 35 176 5.0 $ 115,390.00 $ 655.63 Basketball 55 136 2.5 $ 154,275.00 $ 1,134.38 Bicycle 4 6 1.5 $ 7 ,000.00 $ 1,166.67 Page 78 of 94 [PAGE 79] Billiards 2 5 2.5 $ 4 ,500.00 $ 900.00 Bowling 10 66 6.6 $ 18,500.00 $ 280.30 Boxing 1 1 1.0 $ 1 ,500.00 $ 1,500.00 Car Show 11 28 2.5 $ 18,700.00 $ 667.86 Cheer & Dance 7 11 1.6 $ 15,251.69 $ 1,386.52 Comedy 3 3 1.0 $ 4 ,300.00 $ 1,433.33 Concert 2 2 1.0 $ 12,500.00 $ 6,250.00 Conferences/Conventions 32 67 2.1 $ 130,860.90 $ 1,953.15 Corn Hole 7 19 2.7 $ 21,000.00 $ 1,105.26 Cowboy Fast Draw 10 40 4.0 $ 28,500.00 $ 712.50 Cross Country 2 2 1.0 $ 1 ,100.00 $ 550.00 Darts 3 3 1.0 $ 1 ,700.00 $ 566.67 Disc Golf 2 4 2.0 $ 2 ,050.00 $ 512.50 Figure Skating 9 28 3.1 $ 18,250.00 $ 651.79 Fine Arts 8 14 1.8 $ 10,250.00 $ 732.14 Golf 15 34 2.3 $ 16,635.00 $ 489.26 Gun Show 1 2 2.0 $ 700.00 $ 350.00 Gymnastics 5 13 2.6 $ 10,500.00 $ 807.69 Hockey 18 68 3.8 $ 56,000.00 $ 823.53 Ice Fishing 3 9 3.0 $ 3 ,132.32 $ 348.04 Kernel Bowl 2 2 1.0 $ 2 ,000.00 $ 1,000.00 Marathon 8 8 1.0 $ 18,750.00 $ 2,343.75 Marketing 4 0 0.0 $ 6 ,124.94 #DIV/0! Memorial Weekend 6 6 1.0 $ 10,000.00 $ 1,666.67 Motorcycle 7 7 1.0 $ 60,989.02 $ 8,712.72 Pickleball 2 5 2.5 $ 5 ,000.00 $ 1,000.00 Robotics 1 1 1.0 $ 1 ,500.00 $ 1,500.00 Rodeo 7 14 2.0 $ 26,500.00 $ 1,892.86 Show Choir 8 11 1.4 $ 20,300.00 $ 1,845.45 Soccer 23 53 2.3 $ 112,550.00 $ 2,123.58 Softball 20 45 2.3 $ 43,130.00 $ 958.44 Special Event 6 21 3.5 $ 6 ,200.00 $ 295.24 Special Olympics 19 27 1.4 $ 139,463.00 $ 5,165.30 Swimming 15 36 2.4 $ 34,000.00 $ 944.44 Tour de Corn 9 26 2.9 $ 17,200.00 $ 661.54 Trap Shooting 3 12 4.0 $ 5 ,935.00 $ 494.58 Triathlon 9 9 1.0 $ 11,900.00 $ 1,322.22 Volleyball 11 18 1.6 $ 20,885.50 $ 1,160.31 Wrestling 7 9 1.3 $ 8 ,450.00 $ 938.89 Page 79 of 94 [PAGE 80] Total BID #2 & BID #4 Collections $350,000.00 $300,000.00 $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $150,000.00 $100,000.00 $50,000.00 $- Annual Total 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Room Nights Reported 200,000 180,000 160,000 140,000 120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 Annual 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 # of Event Days per Month -SEA Page 80 of 94 [PAGE 81] 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 January February March April May June July August September October November December 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Amounts Awarded by Month -SEA $200,000.00 $180,000.00 $160,000.00 $140,000.00 $120,000.00 $100,000.00 $80,000.00 $60,000.00 $40,000.00 $20,000.00 $- January February March April May June July August September October November December Page 81 of 94 [PAGE 82] From: noreply@civicplus.com To: Aaron Hieb Subject: Online Form Submittal: Sports & Events Authority Evaluation Form Date: Monday, December 8, 2025 9:53:55 AM Sports & Events Authority Evaluation Form Sports & Events Authority Evaluation Form Event Information Name of Event: USA Men's Slowpitch "D" State Tournament Date(s) of Event: August 9th and 10th 2025 Evaluation Information How well did this event 4 - Above Expectations meet your expectations: Additional The link to the website was a great addition to years past. Feedback/Positive It would be great that in the future the local league would not Takeaways/Ways the have to pay for the field usage. Can that be covered by the SEA? SEA can assist in the growth of the event: Total spectator 100 attendance: Total number of 14 teams participants (number of teams, if applicable): Please list which Soiux Falls, Aberdeen, Mitchell, Rapid City, Watertown, Pierre CITY(s) and/or STATE(s) participants, teams, spectators, and fans came from. Please provide an 40 estimation of the total number of hotel room Page 82 of 94 [PAGE 83] nights the event generated: Select lodging Super 8 Motel establishments contacted to determine total number of room nights sold: Please provide any The fliers were hung up all around the concession. Did not hear feedback regarding the any feedback from any of the players Playeasy Event Micro- site and/or the SEA QR Code flyer. Next year's event Aberdeen August 8th and 97h 2026 location and date(s): Budget/Funding Information Please attach a Profit & 2025 D State P and L.docx Loss Statement. Amount awarded from 2000 SEA: How were the awarded Given the USA Softball SD Men's Slowpitch to help pay umpires funds used: and get official hotel rooms for the weekend How will the profit (if Mitchell Men's League makes no profit. any) be used: Authorized Signature Joe Wenzel Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Page 83 of 94 [PAGE 84] USA Men’s Slowpitch Softball “D” State Tournament 2025 All funds given to USA Softball SD Men's Slowpitch went to help pay umpires and get official’s hotel rooms for the weekend. Our local Mitchell league paid the city for the fields Men’s State Tourney Field Prep: 2 fields, 2 days: $152 Lights: 2 hrs @ $24/hr: $48 Workers: 2 workers/day, 2 days @ $120/worker: $480 Expenses $680 Page 84 of 94 [PAGE 85] From: noreply@civicplus.com To: Aaron Hieb Subject: Online Form Submittal: Sports & Events Authority Evaluation Form Date: Friday, December 26, 2025 12:09:38 PM Sports & Events Authority Evaluation Form Sports & Events Authority Evaluation Form Event Information Name of Event: 301 Rodz and Ridez Car Show Date(s) of Event: September 19, 20, 21, 2025 Evaluation Information How well did this event 4 - Above Expectations meet your expectations: Additional Field not completed. Feedback/Positive Takeaways/Ways the SEA can assist in the growth of the event: Total spectator 3500 attendance: Total number of 118 participants (number of teams, if applicable): Please list which The participants came from many cities in South Dakota, North CITY(s) and/or Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Minnesota and Wisconsin. STATE(s) participants, teams, spectators, and fans came from. Please provide an 100 estimation of the total number of hotel room Page 85 of 94 [PAGE 86] nights the event generated: Select lodging AmericInn Lodge & Suites, Comfort Inn & Suites, Days Inn, establishments Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, Kelly Inn & contacted to determine Suites, Motel 6, My Place, Quality Inn, Mitchell Inn, Super 8 Motel, Thunderbird Lodge total number of room nights sold: Please provide any I am unsure if anyone scanned the QR code that was set up by feedback regarding the the registration booth. Playeasy Event Micro- site and/or the SEA QR Code flyer. Next year's event Mitchell Main Street, September 18, 19 and 20, 2026. location and date(s): Budget/Funding Information Please attach a Profit & 2025 Rodz P and L.xlsx Loss Statement. Amount awarded from 1000 SEA: How were the awarded The funds were used to purchase the awards that are given funds used: away at the show. How will the profit (if All profits are used towards next year's show any) be used: Authorized Signature KayLynn Bren Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Page 86 of 94 [PAGE 87] 2025-301 Rodz and Ridez P&L $3,218.00 Starting $4,960.00 Donations $7,178.00 Starting total Expenses $250.00 Permits $59.00 Shelter $1,105.00 Awards $496.00 Stamps $176.00 Grab bag items $1,136.00 Clothing $425.00 Office supplies $340.00 Porta potties $940.00 Radio ads and remote $300.00 Pictures $52.00 Food for Sunday $270.00 Signage $5,549.00 Total expenses Sales $971.00 Clothing $2,870.00 Entry fees $2,620.00 Silent Auction $6,461.00 Total sales Dontations to Charities $1,500.00 Luca Fund $1,500.00 40&8 Project $3,000.00 Total donation $5,090.00 Total profit to go towards next year's show Page 87 of 94 [PAGE 88] From: noreply@civicplus.com To: Aaron Hieb Subject: Online Form Submittal: Sports & Events Authority Evaluation Form Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 11:39:31 AM Sports & Events Authority Evaluation Form Sports & Events Authority Evaluation Form Event Information Name of Event: Palace City Kiwanis Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k Date(s) of Event: 10/4/25 - Packet Pick Up and Kids Fun Run, 10/5/25 - Half Marathon/10k/5k Evaluation Information How well did this event 3 - Met Expectations meet your expectations: Additional Assistance with promoting the event is welcomed. We want to Feedback/Positive grow the run. We were ambitious in our goal of 250 runners but Takeaways/Ways the we think the questionable economy kept people away. We did have an increase of 25 runners from 2024 and our Kids Fun run SEA can assist in the increased significantly, too (25 runners this year compared to growth of the event: about 12 last year). Total spectator 150 estimate attendance: Total number of 191 registered runners. participants (number of teams, if applicable): Please list which We had 191 registered runners - 106 Half, 36 10K, and 49 5K. CITY(s) and/or 47% of registered runners were from over 50 miles away. 22 STATE(s) participants, runners were from out of state. 11 states were represented. Besides South Dakota, there were runners from Iowa, New teams, spectators, and Jersey, North Carolina, Texas, Colorado, Wisconsin, Kentucky, fans came from. Minnesota, Nebraska and 5 family members from Indiana. Some SD cities represented included Yankton, Madison, Page 88 of 94 [PAGE 89] DeSmet, Hartford, Huron, Aberdeen, Brookings, Rapid City, Freeman, Miller, Vermillion, Flandreau, and Sioux Falls. Please provide an 14 rooms were used based on our registration info. We did not estimation of the total contact hotels, we added a question on our registration form. number of hotel room nights the event generated: Select lodging DID NOT STAY IN HOTEL establishments contacted to determine total number of room nights sold: Please provide any I put the flyers up all over the Corn Palace and on our registration feedback regarding the tables, but I don't think people used it. Perhaps small flyers could Playeasy Event Micro- be placed in the swag bags with the QR code, or offer some sort of drawing if they complete it - Mitchell Money or a coupon for a site and/or the SEA QR restaurant? Code flyer. Next year's event Sunday, Oct. 4th, Corn Palace with Packet Pick Up on Oct. 3rd location and date(s): from 3-5 and the Kids Fun Run at 5. Budget/Funding Information Please attach a Profit & PCKH Income Expense Report.ods Loss Statement. Amount awarded from 750 SEA: How were the awarded They were used to offset the costs of advertising, timing people, funds used: medals, etc. How will the profit (if Kiwanis uses the profits to fund our children's program in the any) be used: Mitchell area, including the new Story Walk, scholarships, baseball tournament, Woodlot Park updates, and more. Authorized Signature Julie Hart Schutte Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Page 89 of 94 [PAGE 90] 2025 2025 Palace City Kiwanis Half Income/Expense Report INCOME EXPENSES Runner Fees $12,352.32 Bags $455.60 Sponsors $9,250.00 Costumes $110.00 Kids Run $183.45 Medals $2,124.19 Permit $100.00 Printing $58.41 Prizes $650.00 Promotions $2,500.00 Runner Shirts $3,690.56 Shirt Sale $195.00 Supplies $908.81 Timing $2,036.29 Website $127.44 TOTAL $21,602.32 $13,139.75 Total Profit $8,462.57 Page 1 Page 90 of 94 [PAGE 91] Page 91 of 94 [PAGE 92] Page 92 of 94 [PAGE 93] Page 93 of 94 [PAGE 94] Page 94 of 94