We’re excited for you to join us for Alliance’s 70th Anniversary Annual Meeting celebration Thursday, May 28. This year, we’re celebrating our 70th anniversary with food, fun, prizes, and helpful tech tips for the whole family! We’ll have locations in Alcester, Howard, and Brandon. See below for full details.
Satellite Locations and Times
Alcester Golf Club
307 E 6th St, Alcester, SD
Thursday, May 28
10 a.m. to noon
Howard Golf Course
508 E Farmer Ave, Howard, SD
Thursday, May 28
10 a.m. to noon
Snacks, Voting, and Giveaways
The Alcester and Howard locations are come-and-go events. Register your attendance and complete your election ballot. Each registered member account will receive $20 cash and an Owala water bottle or a 4-in-1 charging cable. We’ll also be serving snacks and refreshments for you to enjoy while you visit with your friends and neighbors.
Brandon Location
Brandon Valley High School
301 S. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, S.D.
Digital Safety Presentation
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Scammers are getting smarter — but we can help you stay one step ahead. Join us for an engaging presentation packed with practical tips to recognize, avoid, and report today’s most common scams and online threats.
Meal
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Come hungry! Enjoy a free meal featuring pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, baked beans, chips, and ice cream. Bring your appetite and enjoy time visiting with neighbors and friends.
Registration, Voting & Giveaways
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Cast your vote and enter for exciting giveaways throughout the evening!
Ask the Experts
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Have questions about technology, internet, streaming, or staying safe online? Stop by and chat with our team! We’ll have experts ready to help with topics including:
- Superboxes & VSeeBoxes – Learn why these devices can come with serious risks before plugging one in.
- Fiber vs. Wireless Internet – Discover what works best for streaming, gaming, working from home, and more.
- Switching to Gmail – Need help getting started? We’ll walk you through creating an account.
- Outdoor Wi-Fi – Extend your connection to patios, pools, garages, and backyards.
- Streaming Services – Thinking about cutting the cord? We’ll help make streaming simple.
- Business Services – Explore hosted phones, managed Wi-Fi, and other tools to power your organization.
- Scam Prevention – Learn the red flags and easy ways to protect yourself online.
- Capital Credits – Find out how being a cooperative member can benefit you financially.
Plus, don’t miss the giveaways while you browse!
Bingo & Trivia
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Bring your competitive side! Bingo winners walk away with $20 cash prizes, and trivia players can win fun prizes including pickleball sets, large rain gauges, and power banks.
Annual Meeting Presentation
6:30 p.m.
Hear updates about your cooperative, learn what’s ahead, and discover how the services you rely on continue to evolve.
Door Prize Drawings
After the meeting concludes, stick around because 20 lucky winners will each receive $50 cash!
GRAND PRIZE DRAWINGS — 70 Winners!
In honor of our 70th anniversary annual meeting celebration, we’re giving away seventy $50 bill credits!
Members who register at our Alcester, Howard, or Brandon locations will automatically be entered into the drawings. Winners will be selected on Friday, May 29, and announced on our Facebook page.
We hope you’ll join us for an evening of community, connection, learning, and celebration. We can’t wait to see you at Alliance’s annual meeting!
Thank you for being a cooperative member!
Meals, snacks, beverages, and giveaways will be available while they last. Since our software only allows you to register once for the meeting, pick the location that’s the most convenient for you.