SOUTHEAST COMPASS
Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association                       June 2010
IN THIS ISSUE
NEW Niche Brochures
Southeast Sportsman's Guide
Email Marketing
Member Spotlight
Web Coop's
Board Meetings
Digital Revolution
Link-Up with SSDTA
New Niche Brochures
We've created four new rack cards that tell about things to do around the region.
Rural Experience,
Winery Trail,
Lewis & Clark Trail,
and Golfing.
Printed 10,000 of each and they are going fast. Check them out in our list of regional brochures.
If you're wondering why your brochure isn't on the list... just call or email and we'll get it on today. Cost is just $150 per year and it links directly to your website.  1-888-353-7382
jacquie.sesd@iw.net
JOIN TODAY!
Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association exists to increase the economic impact of the visitor industry in Southeast South Dakota.
Membership Info

Membership benefits
Southeast Tourism
Board of Directors
Mark Schilling
Mark Schilling President
Corn Palace, Mitchell
Lisa Scheve
Lisa Scheve Vice President
Yankton CVB
Cathy Buchheim Sec/Tres
Sioux Falls CVB
Dawn Glover
City Manager, Elk Point
Chrissy Spoo
Empire Mall, Sioux Falls
Jacquelynn Skotvold
Centerville Development Corp
Julie Gross
Madison Chamber
Callie Wockenfuss
The Lakes Lodge, Wentworth
Hannah Walters
Mitchell CVB
Jason Bradley
Culvers, Mitchell
Jacquelynn Skotvold
Centerville Development Corp
Emily McNamara
Wild Water West, Sioux Falls
Ryan Friez
Thunder Road, Sioux Falls
Jeff VanMeeteren
Lewis & Clark Rec Area, Yankton
Steve Howe
Vermillion Chamber
Terri Schelm
Country Inn & Suites,
Dakota Dunes
OTHER LINKS
Southeast SD Tourism
southeastsouthdakota.com

Great Lakes Region
www.sdgreatlakes.org

Glacial Lakes Region
www.sdglaciallakes.com

Black Hills Region
www.blackhillsbadlands.com

South Dakota Tourism
www.sdvisit.com
www.travelsd.com

Oyate Trail
www.oyatetrail.com

Missouri National
Recreational River
www.nps.gov/mnrr
BROCHURES &
VISITOR GUIDES
      Need a new brochure or your old brochure need a face lift? Let SSDTA design your new brochure or community magazine.
    Design costs just $50 per hour for SSDTA members. Call Cindy at 605-665-2435 or email cindy.sesd@iw.net.
    Printing prices are remaining low so now is the time to get your new brochure printed.
    Remember all brochures need to be pre-approved before they go into the interstate info centers. Contact Natasha at 605-773-3301.
Flip Flops

It's all about the shoes. 
    Here's a helpful hint to clear up how you know the seasons in South Dakota. Some say summer arrives on June 21. But the real sign of summer is the shoes... the flip-flops. When you see the flip-flops you know summer is here or just around the corner. Some do, however, push the season by wearing flip-flops in March and then we get another snow. Best not to mess with the system.
     You will find a wide variety of flip-flops at the Empire Mall or shoe shops all around the region. They are sold in grocery stores, department stores and even some gas stations. They come in all colors, some with sparkles, or ribbons. Gotta get your flip-flops on.
     What do the shoes say about us? We are happy, easy-going and ready for fun. We like to relax and enjoy life.
     So, tell visitors to lose the heels or loafers and get the "Shoes of summer" in Southeast South Dakota and enjoy their visit.
     
                                                                    - Jacquie, Executive Director
Southeast Sportsman's Guide - Deadline July 16th
     Rate FREEZE! It might be hot outside but were freezing advertising rates. 09/10 Sportsman's Guide
So you get the same great value as 2009. Don't miss getting your ad into the 2010-2011 Southeast Sportsman's Guide. Deadline is July 16, 2010. It will be printed and distributed in August to the South Dakota Interstate Information Centers, placed in every visitor info packet we send out and it also goes to travel shows across the country. Additionally the guide is on-line to view or print, with all ads linked to advertisers websites.
     Check out rates here.         Place your ad here.

     Or contact Jacquie by phone at 1-888-353-7382 or email jacquie.sesd@iw.net
  Email Marketing to Visitors
      We are sending a bi-monthly newsletter to visitors who have opted-in to receive email from us. The newsletter includes vacation packages and features member businesses. Each newsletter features events and on-line vacation packages.
    If you want your business included in this email newsletter, consider creating a packaged vacation or weekend getaway. Each offering must include a lodging property with an attraction or event. Packages are listed free on our website and we choose from those packages what will be featured in the E-newsletter. There is also a link to all packages.
    We are giving visitors ideas for creating their own unique vacation. The email list continues to grow so we reach more visitors with each E-newsletter. Contact the SSDTA office to see how you can be part of this on-line marketing effort.
Member Spotlight
     TALSMA'S ATV & HORSE TRAIL PARK Talsma Trail Park
     Located along the Missouri River on the Trail's End Ranch
and among some of the most beautiful wildlife you will ever see.
An actual working Hereford cattle ranch so you will be
surrounded by real country living. There are several hundred
acres of designated riding area for all to enjoy from overlooking
bluffs, climbing hills, crossing creeks, riding through brush and
open prairies along the river bottoms. The park offers a ride for
everyone whether you are experienced or a beginner. A family oriented park.
     This is a primitive trail park and you will need to bring all safety gear, drinking water, and/or any other amenities for your self including your own ATV/HORSE (NO RENTALS).
     Talsma's ATV & Horse Trail Park
     40401 313th Street, Avon, SD 57315 · (605) 369-2401
     www.talsmastrailpark.com
Coop Opportunities
     We have several affordable opportunities to help you reach visitors. Those listed below are easily tracked so you know if they are working for you. Great bargains from $0 - $300 annually.

Virtual Travel Show - Your brochure on-line.
     Make your brochure or community visitor guide available to visitors 24/7, exhibited in view and print format on-line at www.southeastsouthdakota.com. (There may be an additional fee for set-up of magazines). Your on-line brochure then links directly to your website. Click here to view on-line brochures.  Annual fee for Magazine - $300  Brochure - $150

Story Ads on the web
     Not just a "banner ad" but a photo and full length story about your business, including logo and important contact information. Web visitors want to read more about you. The Story Ad links directly to your website for even more information. Annual fee for Home page - $250 Other pages - $150

Web packages/specials/coupons - FREE
     Place your packaged vacation on www.southeastsouthdakota.com for free. Put together an attraction or event with an overnight stay, add other things if you like such as meals, gift coupons etc. One package price, one phone number. Did we mention this service is FREE!  And these packages are promoted on the website and in our email newsletter to visitors who have opted-in to receive information about the region. Click here to see other packages.

Coop costs and more...
Southeast Tourism Board Meetings
Board
    SSDTA Board Meeting Schedule
   July 28 - Lewis & Clark Rec Area, Yankton 10am
   Sept. 22 - Empire Mall, Sioux Falls 10am
   October 2010 - Annual Membership Meeting TBA
    Everyone is welcome to attend board meetings and  serve on a committee.
    Please join us for a meeting and lunch.
    If your business would like to host an SSDTA board meeting call   
    888-353-7382  or email: jacquie.sesd@iw.net
Digital Revolution
Digital Revolution
     Digital Revolution is a new cooperative program that would extend the power of digital marketing to every South Dakota visitor industry partner.
    This program will dramatically improve the online visitor experience by providing all-inclusive links between attractions, hotels, restaurants, and other points of interest throughout the state. Powered by a statewide booking engine, Digital Revolution will allow visitors to make online reservations and purchase tickets to events and attractions from any partner site.
    Initial investment is just $250. Booking feature is additional. For more information go to http://www.sdvisit.com/programs/coop/digitalrev/index.asp
    When you sign up, you get a $150 coupon to use on new marketing with your regional tourism association. Want ideas how to spend your coupon? See Coop Opportunities above or call me and we can help you.
Link to www.southeastsouthdakota.com
Website Links Are An Important Step In Providing Visitor Information
      All SSDTA members are linked from our website to their own website. Now we would like you to link back to the SSDTA website. WHY? Often when visitors are searching for information, they may look at your website and then want more information about what else there is to see and do in the region. With a link to www.southeastsouthdakota.com visitors can easily find that information and maybe stay an extra day.
     If visitors find your website from another source, they can get more information from linksSSDTA Logo you have on your site. We hope that you value the information provided on the SSDTA website and will link up today. If you need assistance in linking, please call and we can help. Here's the link and logo: http://www.southeastsouthdakota.com/
SSDTA Logo        Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association exists to 
  increase the economic impact of the visitor industry in 
  southeastern South Dakota.
       A non-profit 501c6 membership based organization established in January 1987 by tourism businesses looking to pool resources to market the region.
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Contact me at 1-888-353-7382 or email: jacquie.sesd@iw.net
Phone 605-665-2435  Fax 605-665-8776
Jacquie Fuks, Executive Director
Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association
www.southeastsouthdakota.com
Coming Car
Events

JUNE
June 1 - 30 "National Great Outdoors Month" - Statewide South Dakota State Parks, 605-773-3391 www.sdparks.info
June 6-11 "Tour De Kota Bike Tour" - Elk Point to Sisseton, 605-331-2200 www.argusleaderbiketour.com
June 11 "Northern Bull Riding Tour" - Prairie Village, Madison, 605-256-3644 www.prairievillage.org
June 11 "Geocaching 101" - Chief White Crane Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985 www.sdparks.info
June 11-12 "Hot Dog Days" - Tyndall, 605-589-4050 www.tyndallsd.com
June 12 "Peter Norbeck Day" - Geddes, 605-337-2501 www.geddessd.org
June 12 "Luce Pioneer Day" - Lake Herman State Park, Madison, 605-256-5003 www.sdgfp.info/parks/regions/heartland/lakeherman.htm
June 12 "Zippity Zoo Day" - Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls, 605-367-7003 www.greatzoo.org
June 12 "Luce Pioneer Day" - Lake Herman State Park, Madison, 605-256-5003 www.sdparks.info
June 12 "Predators on the Prowl Hike" - Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985 www.sdparks.info
June 12 "Mud Races" Tyndall Chamber & Tyndall Fire Dept, 605-589-4386
June 12-13 "Great Plains Balloon Race" - Sioux Falls, 605-310-2337 www.sfballooning.org
June 13 "Assumption Church Centennial and City of Dante" - Dante, 605-384-3340
June 15 "Concerts in the Park" - Riverside Park Amphitheater, Yankton, 605-665-9754 www.yanktonareaarts.org
June 16 "Automania" - Sioux Falls, 605-338-4009 www.dtsf.com
June 17 "Jr. Naturalist Day Camp: Reptiles and Amphibians" - Big Sioux Recreation Area, Brandon, 605-582-7243 www.sdparks.info
June 17 "Ice Cream Social" Clay County Historical Society, Austin-Wittemore House Museum, Vermillion, 605-624-5571, www.vermillionchamber.com
June 17-19 "Czech Days" - Tabor, 605-463-2476 www.taborczechdays.com
June 18 "Dalesburg Midsummer Festival" - Dalesburg Lutheran Church, Vermillion, 605-624-5571 www.dalesburgscandinavian.org
June 18-19 "Summer Celebration" - Marion, 605-648-2869 www.marionsd.com
June 18-20 "6th Annual Yankton Soccer Tournament" - Lewis & Clark Soccer Park, Yankton, 605-664-0987 www.yanktonsoccer.com
June 19 "Jamboree Day" - Hartford, 605-528-6187 www.hartfordsd.us
June 19 "Lantern Hike" - Chief White Crane Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985 www.sdparks.info
June 19 "Lewis and Clark Homestead Day" - Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985 www.sdparks.info
June 19 "Take Your Best Shot Photo Workshop" - Palisades State Park, Garretson, 605-594-3824 www.sdparks.info
June 19 "Jamboree Day" - Hartford, 605-528-6187 www.hartfordsd.us
June 19 "Cecil's Day" - Sertoma Butterfly House, Sioux Falls, 605-334-9466 www.sertomabutterflyhouse.org
June 19 "Teapot Days" - Tea, 605-498-5191 www.teasd.com
June 19 "Festival of Cultures" - Sioux Falls, 605-367-7400 www.dtsf.com
June 19-20 "YGSA 18th Annual Fastpitch Tournament" - Sertoma Park & Riverside Park, Yankton, www.yanktongirlssoftball.com
June 20 "Samuelson's Open House" - Beaver Creek Nature Area, Brandon, 605-594-3824 www.sdparks.info
June 22 - 29 "Concerts in the Park" - Riverside Park Amphitheater, Yankton, 605-665-9754 www.yanktonareaarts.org
June 25 "Pie Iron Cooking is a Piece of Cake" - Pierson Ranch Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985 www.sdparks.info
June 25-26 "Quiltfest" - Freeman Academy Campus, Freeman, 605-925-4437
June 25-27 "Prairie Village" - Madison, 605-256-3644 www.prairievillage.org
June 25-27 "Dell Rapids Quarry Days" - Dell Rapids, 605-428-4167 www.dellrapids.org
June 25-27 "Jesse James Days" - Garretson, 605-594-6721 www.garretsonsd.com
June 26 "Ribs at the Ranch" - Freeman Academy,
605-321-7351, www.freemanacademy.org
June 27 "Wild Desserts Hike" - Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, 605-668-2985 www.sdparks.info
June 28-29 "Archeology Field Schools" - Prehistoric Indian Village, Mitchell, 605-996-5473 www.michellindianvillage.org


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