BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SD Freedom Caucus - ECPv6.14.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SD Freedom Caucus X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sdfreedomcaucus.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SD Freedom Caucus REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T021557 CREATED:20251213T193118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T190241Z UID:246845-1770483600-1770498000@sdfreedomcaucus.com SUMMARY:TRUTH & TRANSPARENCY FUNDRAISER DESCRIPTION:Join the South Dakota Freedom Caucus for an evening of thoughtful conversation\, principled leadership\, and a candid look at the future of transparency in our state. \nThis special event\, Truth & Transparency Fundraiser\, brings together engaged citizens\, community leaders\, and legislators for an honest discussion about how truth\, trust\, and accountability shape good government — and what happens when they are lost. \nFeatured speaker Steve Haugaard\, attorney and former Speaker of the House\, will share firsthand insight from inside the Legislature and offer a clear-eyed perspective on restoring transparency and public trust in South Dakota government. \nGuests will enjoy a welcoming social atmosphere with heavy hors d’oeuvres\, meaningful fellowship\, and updates from Freedom Caucus legislators on the challenges and opportunities ahead in Pierre. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Steve Haugaard\nSteve Haugaard is an attorney and former Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives\, with decades of experience in law\, public service\, and legislative leadership. During his time in the Legislature\, he was known for his commitment to constitutional principles\, transparent governance\, and holding government accountable to the people it serves. \nAs Speaker\, Haugaard worked to uphold the integrity of the legislative process and has been a consistent voice for truth\, trust\, and accountability in state government. Drawing on his firsthand experience inside Pierre\, he will offer a candid perspective on the importance of transparency in governance\, the consequences when it erodes\, and what principled leadership looks like moving forward for South Dakota. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot\nSeats are limited — please RSVP below to help us prepare for dinner and seating. URL:https://sdfreedomcaucus.com/event/2026rsvp/ LOCATION:South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance\, 1600 West Russell St\, Sioux Falls\, SD\, 57104\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdfreedomcaucus.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ArcOfDreams07-22-19cc01042028129.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251026T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251026T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T021557 CREATED:20251005T183428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T193554Z UID:246416-1761499800-1761516000@sdfreedomcaucus.com SUMMARY:Guns & BBQ DESCRIPTION:Join the South Dakota Freedom Caucus for an evening of good food\, good friends\, and bold ideas about the future of freedom in our states.This special fall event — Guns & BBQ — brings together patriots from across South Dakota for an inspiring night featuring Wyoming Freedom Caucus Past Chair John Bear\, who helped lead the charge to reclaim conservative leadership in Wyoming’s Legislature. \nEnjoy a free BBQ brisket dinner smoked by Brisketmaster Smith\, live fellowship\, and updates from your South Dakota Freedom Caucus legislators on the battles ahead in Pierre. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: John Bear (Wyoming Freedom Caucus)\nJohn Bear serves in the Wyoming House of Representatives (District 31) and is the former Chair of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus — one of the most successful state caucuses in America. Under his leadership\, Wyoming conservatives organized\, won key elections\, and passed bold reforms defending freedom and faith in government.He’ll share lessons from Wyoming’s success story and how South Dakota can follow suit in 2026 and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reserve Your Spot\nSeats are limited — please RSVP below to help us prepare for dinner and seating. URL:https://sdfreedomcaucus.com/event/2025rsvp/ LOCATION:Elk Creek Resort & Receptions\, 8220 Elk Creek Rd\, Piedmont\, SD\, 57769\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sdfreedomcaucus.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/66719d50-7d9c-4846-8d45-a54ac17ae7cf.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230916T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230916T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T021557 CREATED:20230724T201356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T223352Z UID:243878-1694853000-1694887200@sdfreedomcaucus.com SUMMARY:2023 FACL Political Leadership School DESCRIPTION:We’re building an army of the best political operatives in South Dakota to advance freedom – and we want YOU!\nWhile the South Dakota Freedom Caucus is dedicated to fighting for your freedoms and liberties\, the truth is we can’t do this alone. But we do not want a bunch of activist that don’t know what they’re doing before this next legislative session\, we want freedom warriors\, trained and sharpened to go to battle! \nThat’s why we’ve brought in the big guns from the Foundation for Applied Conservative Leadership\, an exclusive group of some of the nation’s top political advisors and instructors\, who have worked on federal\, state and local campaigns\, including major presidential elections\, and have helped advise or run some of the largest conservative national organizations today. \n\n“The Foundation for Applied Conservative Leadership’s seminars and classes have just been so invaluable to me.” \nCongressman Thomas Massie\n\n\n“I am a big fan of the work the Foundation for Applied Conservative Leadership (FACL) does. In fact\, many of my top staff and aides have attended and taught at FACL schools.” \nSenator Rand Paul \n\nWe do not want you to keep TRYING to advance freedom\, we want you to start WINNING for freedom! \n\n\nThe Political Leadership School is for the serious activist\, that doesn’t just want to do the typical country-club politics of talking about making change\, but wants to get into the battlefield and win. The Foundation for Applied Conservative Leadership in the Political Leadership School will teach you: \n\n\n\n\n\nThe REAL nature of politics and politicians and why just educating people alone won’t result in the political change you want\nWhy small groups of dedicated activists can and do win\nWhy you will never be politically respected until you are politically feared and how to build a group that is feared by politicians on the wrong side of your issue\nYou’ll learn the greatest lie ever told in politics and how the political class uses that lie and your convictions against you.\nHow to pick good political fights\nHow to put together a legislative project\, get a bill sponsor\, (even if you are not an elected official) or force a roll call vote despite opposition from the leadership\nHow to hold politicians accountable for their actions (or lack of action)\n\n\n\nSo don’t miss this limited-time opportunity to learn how to win for liberty and freedom RIGHT NOW! Click on the button “Get Your Tickets Now.”  \n\n\nRegister NOW to get the Early Bird Discounted price up until August 26\, 2023! \nBut this class isn’t for everyone. You see\, the Foundation for Applied Conservative Leadership is serious about advancing freedom and want to make sure we’re training freedom-fighters. So do not forget to take your 5 minute admittance survey after you register.  URL:https://sdfreedomcaucus.com/event/2023-facl-political-leadership-school/ LOCATION:The Box\, 631 Watiki Way\, Box Elder\, SD\, 57719\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdfreedomcaucus.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SOLDIER-BLACK-EYE-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220519T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T021557 CREATED:20220415T065643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T065643Z UID:230394-1652959800-1652965200@sdfreedomcaucus.com SUMMARY:Pennington County Republican Women Candidate forum DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sdfreedomcaucus.com/event/pennington-county-republican-women-candidate-forum-2/ LOCATION:Alex Johnson Hotel\, 523 6th St\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57701\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220519T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T021557 CREATED:20220415T065643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T065643Z UID:230131-1652959800-1652965200@sdfreedomcaucus.com SUMMARY:Pennington County Republican Women Candidate forum DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sdfreedomcaucus.com/event/pennington-county-republican-women-candidate-forum/ LOCATION:Alex Johnson Hotel\, 523 6th St\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57701\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220504T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220504T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T021557 CREATED:20220415T070853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T070853Z UID:230136-1651683600-1651690800@sdfreedomcaucus.com SUMMARY:Candidate Meet and Greet hosted by Citizens for Public Safety DESCRIPTION:Citizens for Public Safety\, a local political action committee committed to promote law and order\, is hosting a candidate meet and greet forum. URL:https://sdfreedomcaucus.com/event/candidate-meet-and-greet-hosted-by-citizens-for-public-safety/ LOCATION:Mount Rushmore Society\, 830 Main Street\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57701\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220504T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220504T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T021557 CREATED:20220415T070853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T070853Z UID:230395-1651683600-1651690800@sdfreedomcaucus.com SUMMARY:Candidate Meet and Greet hosted by Citizens for Public Safety DESCRIPTION:Citizens for Public Safety\, a local political action committee committed to promote law and order\, is hosting a candidate meet and greet forum. URL:https://sdfreedomcaucus.com/event/candidate-meet-and-greet-hosted-by-citizens-for-public-safety-2/ LOCATION:Mount Rushmore Society\, 830 Main Street\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57701\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220426T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220426T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T021557 CREATED:20220415T065141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T065141Z UID:230393-1650954600-1651003200@sdfreedomcaucus.com SUMMARY:Black Hills Home Builder Candidate Forum DESCRIPTION:This forum is a great opportunity to educate yourself and learn where candidates stand on industry issues. Election day is coming fast! Meet & visit candidates for the upcoming election. URL:https://sdfreedomcaucus.com/event/black-hills-home-builder-candidate-forum-2/ LOCATION:Ramkota Best Western\, 2111 N Lacrosse St\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57701\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220426T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220426T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T021557 CREATED:20220415T065141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T065141Z UID:230126-1650954600-1651003200@sdfreedomcaucus.com SUMMARY:Black Hills Home Builder Candidate Forum DESCRIPTION:This forum is a great opportunity to educate yourself and learn where candidates stand on industry issues. Election day is coming fast! Meet & visit candidates for the upcoming election. URL:https://sdfreedomcaucus.com/event/black-hills-home-builder-candidate-forum/ LOCATION:Ramkota Best Western\, 2111 N Lacrosse St\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57701\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220425T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220425T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T021557 CREATED:20220415T064025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T064025Z UID:230392-1650844800-1650844800@sdfreedomcaucus.com SUMMARY:Town Hall Meeting DESCRIPTION:Time to be determined. More details to follow. URL:https://sdfreedomcaucus.com/event/town-hall-meeting-2/ LOCATION:South Dakota School of Mines and Technology\, 501 E St Joseph St\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57701\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220425T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220425T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T021557 CREATED:20220415T064025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T064025Z UID:230120-1650844800-1650844800@sdfreedomcaucus.com SUMMARY:Town Hall Meeting DESCRIPTION:Time to be determined. More details to follow. URL:https://sdfreedomcaucus.com/event/town-hall-meeting/ LOCATION:South Dakota School of Mines and Technology\, 501 E St Joseph St\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57701\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220424T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220424T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T021557 CREATED:20220415T063358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T063358Z UID:230391-1650808800-1650816000@sdfreedomcaucus.com SUMMARY:Meet and Greet with Ryan Mechaley and Janyce Hockenbary DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sdfreedomcaucus.com/event/meet-and-greet-with-ryan-mechaley-and-janyce-hockenbary-2/ LOCATION:Doty Fire Department\, 8623 N Emerald Ridge Rd\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220424T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220424T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T021557 CREATED:20220415T063358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T063358Z UID:230114-1650808800-1650816000@sdfreedomcaucus.com SUMMARY:Meet and Greet with Ryan Mechaley and Janyce Hockenbary DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sdfreedomcaucus.com/event/meet-and-greet-with-ryan-mechaley-and-janyce-hockenbary/ LOCATION:Doty Fire Department\, 8623 N Emerald Ridge Rd\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR