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OFFICERS:
PRESIDENT Grove Rathbun 1265 Duffer Drive Rapid City, SD 57702 Home 605-341-5663 Cell 605-390-7411 Email: grathbun@rap.midco.net	VICE PRESIDENT John Barney 46850 221st Street Brookings, SD 57006 Home 605-693-4361 Email: jab@itctel.com
TREASURER Mary Carol Potts 307 W. Blaine Street Gettysburg, SD 57442 Home 605-765-9782 Email: mcpotts@sbtc.net	SECRETARY Dianna Torson 46850 221st Street Brookings, SD 57006 Home 605-693-4361 Email: torsond@itctel.com

DIRECTORS:
District 1 Bobbie Potts 307 W. Blaine Street Gettysburg, SD 57442 H 605-765-9782 Email: mcpotts@sbtc.net	District 2 Susan Oslund 14871 482nd Avenue Milbank, SD 57252 Home 605-949-3311 Email: soslund@wat.midco.net	District 3 Delbert Keith PO Box 12 Egan, SD 57024 Home 605-997-3914
District 4 Dave Cwach 43865 307th Street Yankton, SD, SD 57078 Home 605-665-3759 Cell 605-660-4627	District 5 Marsha Sumpter 820 SD Hwy 248 Kadoka, SD 57543 Home 605-837-2048 Email: bilmar@gwtc.net	District 6 Dave Marten 4120 Prairie View Court Rapid City, SD 57701 Home 605-390-8044 Email: dandtmarten@hotmail.com
District 7 Merle Vig 17449 Opal Road Mud Butte, SD 57758 Home 605-748-2473		Executive Director Steve Hamilton 303 Golf Lane Yankton, SD 57078 Home 605-665-8448 Email: skyhawk@iw.net
Past Presidents
Bobbie Potts (1993-1996; 2003-2006) 307 W. Blaine Street Gettysburg, SD 57442 Home 605-765-9782 Email: mcpotts@sbtc.net	Steve Falon (1997-2000) Sioux Falls Email: skfalon@earthlink.net	Barry Bibler (2001-2002) Mobridge Email: bbibler@westriv.com

SD Airports by District

State Contacts

SD Dept of Transportation Office of Aeronautics
700 East Broadway Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-2586
Director Bruce Lindholm
Phone 773-3574
bruce.lindholm@state.sd.us
http://www.sddot.com/fpa/aeronautics

Aviation Services – State Hangar
4300 Airport Road, Building #1
Pierre, SD 57501-5605
Phone 773-3862

SD Aeronautics Commission
700 East Broadway Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-2586
Phone 773-3574
Commissioner information is given at: http://www.sddot.com/fpa/aeronautics

Federal Contacts

Federal Aviation Administration
Flight Standards District Office
909 St. Joseph Street, Suite 700
Rapid City, SD 57701-2699
Phone 737-3050
Fax 737-3069
Dan Allison, FSDO Manager

FAAS Team
Steve Hoogerhyde, FAASTeam Operations Program Manager
          steven.hoogerhyde@faa.gov
          Phone: 605-737-3024
Don Brown, FAASTeam Airworthiness Program Manager
          Phone: 612-713-4225
         don.l.brown@faa.gov  
Getting Registered with FAASTeam.gov   [pdf]
WINGS Made Easy for Participants  [pdf]
WINGS Made Easy for Flight Instructors & FAASTeam Representatives  [pdf]

Lockheed-Martin Flight Service Stations
Central Service Area
Rosendo Vasquez, Manager
5300 Alliance Gateway Freeway,
Ft. Worth, TX 76177
Phone 817-541-3455
http://www.afss.com/

FAA Airports District Office
2301 University Dr., Building 23B
Bismarck, ND 58504
Phone 701-323-7380

Federal Aviation Administration Headquarters
800 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20591
Phone 202-493-4876

FAA, Great Lakes Region Flight Standards Division
2300 East Devon Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone 847-294-7252
http://www.faa.gov/region/agl200/feedback.cfm

Transportation Security Administration
Rapid City TSA
4275 Airport Road Suite C
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 393-1200

Sioux Falls TSA
200 E 10 th Street Suite 202
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 330-2534

Transportation Security Administration Assistant Federal Security Directors
Sioux Falls TSA:  Mark Moberly
Phone 605-929-6585

Rapid City TSA:  Pete Jensen
Phone 605-393-8441

U.S. Congressional Contacts

Senator Tim Johnson
324 Hart Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone 202-224-5842
Fax 202-228-5765
tim@johnson.senate.gov
http://johnson.senate.gov

Sioux Falls office:
715 S. Minnesota Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone 1-800-537-0025
Phone 605-332-8896
Fax 605-332-2824

Senator John Thune
383 Russell Center Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone 1-866-850-3855
http://thune.senate.gov

Sioux Falls Office
320 N. Main Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone 605-334-9596

Representative Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin
1504 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone 202-225-2801
Fax 202-225-5823
stephanie.herseth@mail.house.gov
http://www.house.gov/herseth/contact.html

Sioux Falls office:
2600 S. Minnesota Ave. Suite 100
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Phone 605-367-8371
Phone 1-866-371-8747

Constitution and By-Laws
(January 13, 1996; updated January 22, 2007)
South Dakota Pilots Association

Article One: The name of this organization shall be the South Dakota Pilots' Association. The address of the association shall be 307 West Blaine, Gettysburg, SD 57442.

Article Two: The purpose of the association is:

1. To operate exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes; the makings of distributions that qualify as exempt organizations under 501(c)(3) of Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue law.
2. To encourage education and safety related to aviation in South Dakota through educational and civic activities for its members and others.
3. To improve education and safety for South Dakota pilots through maintenance of a library of books and films and publication of factual materials.
4. To provide centers for discussion for South Dakota pilots and others.
5. To cooperate with federal, state and municipal agencies in its effort to promote aviation in South Dakota.
6. To promote a fraternal feeling among South Dakota pilots.
7. To protect the rights and privileges of South Dakota pilots.
8. To support programs for the development of adequate landing facilities in the State of South Dakota.
9. To make the services of the association available during times of State emergency.

Article Three: No part of net earnings of the association shall be distributed to its members, officers or board members. The association shall be empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered. The association shall not participate in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these articles, the association shall not carry on any other activities not permitted by (a) a corporation exempt from the Federal Income Tax Code under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue law) or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue law.

Article Four: The duration of the association shall be perpetual.

Article Five: Dissolution Clause. Upon dissolution of the association the Board of Directors shall, after making provision for payment for all liabilities of the association, dispose of all the assets of the association to such organization(s) organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious or scientific purposes as shall, at the time, qualify as an exempt organization(s) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue law, as the Board of Directors shall determine. Any assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Circuit Court of the county in which the principal office of the association is located.

BY-LAWS
South Dakota Pilots Association

Article I Membership

1. Membership in this association shall be open to any person sixteen (16) years of age or older.
2. Members shall be entitled to all the privileges and rights of the association, to vote for members of the Board of Directors and Officers or to serve as such. There shall be one (1) vote per paid membership and one (1) membership per person.
3. Application for membership shall be submitted on forms provided by the association. Applications for membership shall be approved by the Board of Directors.
4. Annual dues shall be set by the Board of Directors.
5. The Board of Directors, after reasonable notice and hearing, may expel any member who brings discredit to him/herself or the association.

Article II Meetings

1. ANNUAL MEETING: The annual meeting of the association shall be held at such a time and place as the Board of Directors shall select after thirty (30) days notice has been given to the membership.
2. SPECIAL MEETINGS: Special meetings may be held after reasonable notice has been given by the Board of Directors or after written request of ten (10) members has been submitted to the Secretary and reasonable notice has been given by the Board of Directors.
3. ORDER OF BUSINESS: The order of business shall be
   1. Call to order.
   2. Reading of the minutes of last meeting.
   3. President's report.
   4. Treasurer's report.
   5. Committee report(s).
   6. Old business.
   7. New business.
   8. Adjournment.
4. QUORUM: A quorum shall consist of three (3) board members and the President or Vice-President.
5. RULES OF ORDER: Questions of procedure shall be decided according to Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, unless otherwise provided for in the by-laws.

Article III Board of Directors and Officers

1. ELECTIONS: One Director will be elected to represent each District shown on the attached map. Directors for odd-numbered Districts and President and Treasurer will be elected in odd-numbered years. Directors for even-numbered Districts and Vice-President and Secretary will be elected in even-numbered years.
2. VACANCIES: Vacancies on the Board of Directors can be filled by the selection of a member of the association and voted on by a quorum of the board.
3. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates for the Board of Directors shall have been a member of the association for the least one (1) year. Candidates for President or Vice-President shall be selected from the Board of Directors or from the general membership if the candidate previously served as an officer or director.
4. TERMS: Terms for Directors and Officers shall be two (2) years.
5. COMPENSATION: Directors and officers shall not receive any compensation for their services, but may be reimbursed for their expenses in connection with doing business for the association.
6. MEETINGS: The Board of Directors shall hold a meeting immediately following the annual meeting. The board may hold special meetings at such times and places as may be determined by resolution. Special meetings may be called by the President or three (3) board members. Ten (10) days notice shall be given prior to a special meeting.
7. DUTIES: The Board of Directors shall manage the affairs of the association, carry-out the purposed of the association, carry-out any resolutions and/or resolutions of the association as expressed at annual meetings, account for and administer the assets of the association and shall possess all the powers and authority necessary to perform these duties.
8. COMMITTEES: The President may appoint committees as deemed necessary to carry-out the work of the association.

Article IV Officers and Duties

1. OFFICERS: The officers of the association shall consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. No two offices can be held by the same person.
2. ELECTION: The officers shall be elected by the membership at its annual meeting.
3. PRESIDENT: The President shall preside at all meetings of the association. He/she shall carry out the business of the association at the direction of the Board of Directors. He/she shall report to the membership at the annual meeting. He/she shall call upon any committees to report to the membership at the annual meeting.
4. VICE-PRESIDENT: The Vice-President shall preside at any meetings that the President is unable to attend. The Vice-President's responsibilities shall include membership, legislation and annual meeting unless otherwise directed by the President.
5. SECRETARY: The Secretary shall keep accurate and complete minutes of all meetings of the association and the Board of Directors. He/she shall maintain all records, issue notices of meetings and maintain an accurate membership of the association. He/she shall maintain the associations' seal, by-laws, constitution and articles of incorporation.
6. TREASURER: The Treasurer shall have custody of the funds of the association, shall keep accurate books thereof and report to the board as to financials. He/she shall pay out funds of the association as directed by the board. The Treasurer shall report to the membership at the annual meeting and submit a budget to the membership for the ensuing year for the memberships' approval. If required he/she shall provide bond at cost to the association.
7. OTHER PERSONNEL: The Board of Directors may appoint other personnel from time to time as deeded necessary.
8. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY: The Board of Directors may retain an Executive Secretary and fix compensation for same.

Article V Seal

1. The seal of the association shall be selected by the Board of Directors and shall be displayed in the minutes of the association.

Article VI Fiscal Year

1. The fiscal year of the association shall be January 1 to December 31.

Article VII Publications

1. The official newsletter of the association shall be entitled SDPA News and shall be distributed to the membership and other interested parties regularly. The Board of Directors shall appoint an editor.

Article VIII Amendments

1. A. The by-laws may be amended by a majority vote of the membership present and voting at the annual meeting or any special meeting called for that purpose.

Adopted on this January 13, 1996 by the Members of the Association at the annual meeting held in Pierre, SD, whose Officer's signatures affixed hereto follow:
Bobbie Potts, President
Barry Bibler, Vice-President
Jim Behnken, Secretary
Mary Carol Potts, Treasurer

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Amendment to By-laws
January 18, 2003 (annual meeting in Gettysburg, SD)
Moved by Merle Vig; Seconded by Ken McGirr
Motion: Move Faith Airport from Director District 6 to Director District 7.
All present voted aye, none nay.

CORRECTION: January 20, 2003
Discovered error in map of SDPA District map showing airports attached to Constitution and By-laws (extra airport in District 2 mismarked east of Aberdeen and one airport missing from District 1 [Bowdle]). Corrected District map on January 20, 2003. Steven J. Hamilton

Amendment to By-laws
April 15, 2006 (meeting in Mobridge, SD).
Moved by Marsha Sumpter; seconded by Jeff Jackson.
Motion:  Establish an Executive Director position.
All present voted aye, none nay.

Amendment of By-laws
June 24, 2006 (meeting in Kadoka, SD).
Moved by Delbert Keith; seconded by Dave Marten.
Motion:  Accept a list of Officer Duties. 
All present voted aye, none nay. 

Amendment to By-laws
June 24, 2006 (meeting in Kadoka, SD).
Moved by Merle Vig, seconded by Dave Marten.
Motion: Accept a list of Executive Director duties.
All present voted aye, none nay. 

Amendment to By-laws
January 20, 2007 (meeting in Watertown, SD).
Moved by Steve Hamilton, seconded by John Barney.
Motion:  Elect the top four officer positions (president, vice president, treasurer, secretary) at the same time to 2-year terms starting with the election in January 2007 and that nominations can be made for all SDPA members in good standing. 
All present voted aye, none nay.