commission overview

The Lottery Commission is a seven-member board appointed by the Governor which establishes policy for and advises on operation of the South Dakota Lottery, including approval of any major procurement.

Members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate. Each commissioner's term is three years, and a chairman is chosen annually at the first meeting of the fiscal year.

The commission meets at least once each quarter. Additional meetings may be called by the chair upon request of the Executive Director or any three commission members.

COMMISSION MEMBERS

Brent Dykstra, Fort Pierre

Bob Faehn, Watertown

Joe Kafka, Valley Springs

Cheryl Laurenz-Bogue, Faith

David Mickelson, Sioux Falls

Jim Putnam, Armour

William Shorma, Dakota Dunes

COMMISSION MEETINGS

Last Commission meeting: Thursday, June 1. View the meeting materials, minutes, and listen to audio of the meeting.

MEETING MINUTES

2017 -  03/24/2017 PDF

2016 -  01/07/2016 PDF, 04/07/2016 PDF, 06/02-03/2016 PDF, 08/04/2016 PDF, 09/15/2016 PDF, 12/02/2016 PDF

2015 -  03/26/2015 PDF, 04/22-23/2015 PDF, 06/11/2015 PDF, 07/30/2015 PDF, 09/17/2015 PDF, 12/01/2015 PDF, 12/10/2015 PDF

2014 -  03/24/2014 PDF, 04/10/2014 PDF, 04/23/2014 PDF, 06/26/2014 PDF, 09/04/2014 PDF, 12/11/2014 PDF

2013 - 03/20/2013 PDF, 05/15/2013 PDF, 05/28/2013 PDF, 08/14/2013 PDF, 09/25/2013 PDF, 11/19/2013 PDF, 12/10/2013 PDF

2012 -  03/30/2012 PDF, 05/30/2012 PDF, 06/22/2012 PDF, 08/15/2012 PDF, 09/28/2012 PDF

2011 -  03/25/2011 PDF, 06/01/2011 PDF, 09/27/2011 PDF, 11/18/2011 PDF

2010 -  03/26/2010 PDF, 05/21/2010 PDF, 09/10/2010 PDF, 10/27/2010 PDF

2009 -  01/30/2009 PDF, 05/27/2009 PDF, 08/27/2009 PDF, 11/05/2009 PDF

2008 -  01/04/2008 PDF, 04/24/2008 PDF, 05/16/2008 PDF, 09/19/2008 PDF, 10/24/2008 PDF

2007 -  03/30/2007 PDF, 06/15/2007 PDF, 09/28/2007 PDF, 10/19/2007 PDF

2006 -  03/31/2006 PDF, 06/30/2006 PDF, 09/22/2006 PDF, 12/08/2006 PDF