1. Graduate Student Coordinators: Randi Hartman: randi.hartman@k12.sd.us Carly Fritz: carly.fritz@k12.sd.us

2.   The South Dakota Counseling Association (SDCA) is a state branch of the American Counseling Association and provides professional services for counselors in South Dakota What is SDCA?

3.   Belonging to a professional organization is something all counselors should consider. Membership provides networking and professional development opportunities. Counseling is a rapidly changing field and it is imperative that professional counselors keep up with the changes. Membership in SDCA is a great way to stay on top of issues in the counseling field, and to collaborate with other professionals! Why join SDCA?

4.   Networking  Professional Development opportunities  Moderator at the State Conference  Job announcements  Scholarships  Join local chapters Benefits of SDCA Central Chapter (Central SD / Pierre Area) Cornbelt Chapter (Parker / Lennox Area) Interlakes Chapter (Brookings Area) Lewis & Clark Chapter (Vermillion / Yankton Area) North Central Chapter (Aberdeen Area) Palace/Pheasant Chapter (Huron / Mitchell Area) Sioux Chapter (Sioux Empire Area) West River Chapter (Western SD)

5.   Networking with professionals in the counseling field  Reduced conference registration fees ($50.00 vs $100.00)  Learning to be a leader in the counseling profession  Being a part of the SDCA annual conference  Become familiar with the conference  Looks good on a resume! Be a Moderator!

6.   Hand out and collect program evaluations and tally sheets  Make sure the sign outside the room is correct  Introduce yourself and the presenter  Close door, welcome attendees and provide them with any needed instructions.  Notify presenter when time is up  Collect, tally, and return evaluations to the registration table What do Moderators do?

7.   Fill out the application by November 1 st 2015  http://www.sdcounseling.org/student.html http://www.sdcounseling.org/student.html  If you have any questions please email Randi or Carly! **Must be a member of SDCA to moderate. How to become a moderator

8.   Student membership is $25.00  Local chapter dues $5.00  Specialty area dues $10.00  SD School Counseling Association  Advocates for school counselors in the state  Facilitates professional growth for membership  Provides a professional network system  Represents school counselors in govt. relations  Provides mentorship to new school counselors  Maintains a professional partnership with the American School Counselor Association.  SD Mental Health Counseling Association How much does SDCA cost?

9.   Go to http://www.sdcounseling.org/ and click the yellow box “JOIN TODAY” along the top right hand corner.http://www.sdcounseling.org/  Randi.hartman@k12.sd.us Randi.hartman@k12.sd.us  Carly.fritz@k12.sd.us Carly.fritz@k12.sd.us Become a member today!