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                        UID:3098144d3968e9960466ec57f2ad8b03https://www.sdnativehomeownershipcoalition.org/2019
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                        SUMMARY:Annual Coalition Convening & Tribal Site Visit 2023
                        DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We'll be celebrating 10 years of creating a clear path to homeownership in Crow Creek during our premier annual events. We hope you'll join us![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
<h2>Annual Coalition Convening &amp; Tribal Site Visit</h2>
<h4 class="null">June 6-7, 2023  |  Crow Creek Tribal Hall  |  Ft. Thompson, South Dakota</h4>
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Please join us this summer as we:
<ul>
 	<li>Connect with peers working to increase Native homeownership in their communities</li>
 	<li>Learn about the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe's homeownership efforts</li>
 	<li>Hear stories of homeownership journeys from tribal members</li>
 	<li>Share updates about the exciting work happening within the Coalition</li>
</ul>
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<h3><strong>10th Anniversary Celebration</strong></h3>
<strong>June 7, 2023  |  Immediately Following Site Visit </strong>
<strong>Crow Creek Pow Wow Grounds  |  Ft. Thompson, South Dakota</strong>

Please join us for cake and celebration on this very special occasion.

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<h3><strong>Homebuyer Practitioner Gathering</strong></h3>
<strong>June 8, 2023  |  Crow Creek Tribal Hall  |  Ft. Thompson, South Dakota</strong>

The Homebuyer Readiness Committee plans to discuss the statewide homeownership strategy, the new down payment assistance program, and exchange training tools to encourage homeownership.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h="2"][vc_button border_width="0" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sdnativehomeownershipcoalition.org%2F2019%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F10%2F2023-Site-Visit-Agendas.pdf|target:_blank"]Download Agenda[/vc_button][vc_empty_space empty_h="2"][vc_column_text]
<h2><strong>Driving Directions
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<h3>For both days of our Annual Coalition &amp; Tribal Site Visit, we will be meeting at the Crow Creek Tribal Hall at 100 Drifting Goose Drive in Fort Thompson, South Dakota. As this is a rural and remote area, GPS or other map apps may not work. Following are driving directions.</h3>
<strong>From Chamberlain or Oacoma</strong>

If you are traveling from the Chamberlain or Oacoma area, you have about a 25 minute drive to the Crow Creek Tribal Hall. Here's what you'll do:
<ul>
 	<li>Get onto SD-50 W.</li>
 	<li>Turn left onto BIA 4.</li>
 	<li>Continue onto SD-47 N.</li>
 	<li>Turn left onto Drifting Goose Drive.</li>
 	<li>Park near the Coalition banner.</li>
</ul>
<strong>From Pierre</strong>

If you are traveling from Pierre, you have about an hour drive to the Crow Creek Tribal Hall. Here's what you'll do:
<ul>
 	<li>Take SD-34 E onto SD-47 S.</li>
 	<li>Turn right onto Sam Boy Drive.</li>
 	<li>Turn Left onto Drifting Goose Drive.</li>
 	<li>Park near the Coalition banner.</li>
</ul>
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<h2><strong>Registration</strong></h2>
Registration for this year's Annual Coalition Convening &amp; Tribal Site Visit is $100 per person. There is no charge for the 10th Anniversary Celebration or the Homebuyer Practitioner Gathering. Please indicate which events you will attend on your registration form:
<ul>
 	<li>Annual Coalition Convening &amp; Tribal Site Visit - June 6-7, 2023</li>
 	<li>10th Anniversary Celebration - June 7, 2023</li>
 	<li>Homebuyer Practitioner Gathering - June 8, 2023</li>
</ul>
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<strong>Registration deadline is May 24, 2023.</strong>[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h="2"][vc_button border_width="0" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tfaforms.com%2F5055576|target:_blank"]Register Now[/vc_button][vc_empty_space empty_h="2"][vc_column_text]
<h2>Travel Assistance</h2>
The South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition has a limited number of travel stipends available to help offset a portion of travel costs incurred by member organizations to these events. Eligibility for scholarships is limited to members of the South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition. Members must be current on membership dues. Members required to provide homeownership data must be up to date on reporting in order to be eligible for travel scholarships. Questions regarding data reporting can be directed to Elias Mendoza at <a href="mailto:emendoza@lakotafunds.org">emendoza@lakotafunds.org</a> or 605-515-8968. Those interested in becoming a member can go to <a href="http://sdnativehomeownershipcoalition.org/joinus">sdnativehomeownershipcoalition.org/joinus</a>.

The Coalition can provide travel scholarships based on the following:
<ul>
 	<li>One stipend of $500 per member organization</li>
 	<li>Stipends will be disbursed following the event</li>
</ul>
<strong>If you would like to apply for travel assistance, please indicate this on your registration form and a staff member will follow up with you. </strong>[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h="1"][vc_column_text]
<h2><strong>Lodging</strong></h2>
Because these events will take place during a busy tourist season, we encourage you to make your hotel reservations as soon as possible. Rooms are limited. We have blocked rooms at several hotels in the area. All reservations and special rates are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

<strong>Lode Star Casino &amp; Hotel
</strong><strong>1003 SD-47
</strong><strong>Ft. Thompson, SD 57339</strong>

Double Queen rooms available for $100/night plus tax. Please call 605-245-2899 and reference group rate name 'SD Native Homeownership Coalition' by May 25, 2023 to receive this rate.

<strong>Arrowwood Resort &amp; Conference Center
</strong><strong>1500 Shoreline Drive
</strong><strong>Oacoma, SD 57365</strong>

A variety of room types are available for $109/night plus tax. To receive this rate, please book online by May 26, 2023.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h="1"][vc_button border_width="0" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fbe.synxis.com%2F%3Fadult%3D1%26arrive%3D2023-06-05%26chain%3D16552%26child%3D0%26currency%3DUSD%26depart%3D2023-06-08%26group%3D1095EN%26hotel%3D62000%26level%3Dhotel%26locale%3Den-US%26rooms%3D1%26utm_campaign%3D8e921fcd64-SAVETHEDATE%3ATribalSiteVisit%26LenderSymposium%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3DSDNHOC%2520List%26utm_term%3D0_312158446e-8e921fcd64-204996973|target:_blank"]Book Now[/vc_button][vc_empty_space empty_h="1"][vc_column_text]<strong>Baymont by Wyndham
</strong><strong>1100 E Hwy 16
</strong><strong>Oacoma, SD 57365</strong>

Double Queen rooms available for $115/night plus tax. Please call 605-215-5766 and reference group rate name 'SD Native Homeownership Coalition' by June 1, 2023 to receive this rate.

<strong>Quality Inn
</strong><strong>100 W Hwy 16
</strong><strong>Oacoma, SD 57365</strong>

Double Queen rooms available for $119/night plus tax. Please call 605-734-5593 and reference group rate name 'SD Native Homeownership Coalition' to book rooms.

<strong>Howard Johnson by Wyndham
</strong><strong>203 E Hwy 16
</strong><strong>Oacoma, SD 57365</strong>

Double Queen rooms available for $119/night plus tax. Please call 605-679-6367 and reference group rate name 'Homeownership Coalition' by May 22, 2023 to receive this rate.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h="2"][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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