AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETYMain purpose or Mission Statement: The American Cancer Society is a nationwide community-based volunteer health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Meetings: Third Monday of most months. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Tour of Homes (Christmas on Parade-mid Dec); Relay for Life (Second Friday evening in June). Contact Person: Carol Jones
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BRITTON LIONS CLUBMain purpose or Mission Statement: To provide services for the poor and needy, with special emphasis on the blind. Meetings: First Thursday of each month (Sept-May) Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Fall Festival (pancake feed-Aug.); host the Pictures with Santa (Christmas on Parade-Dec.); coordinate the Farm & Home Show lunch (Mar.); Sponsor the 7th & 8th Grade Girls BB Tourney (Jan.); Sponsor the 7th & 8th Grade Boys BB Tourney (Mar.); Sponsor individual Lions Member for Relay for Life (June); Sponsor Jr. High area music Choral Festival (Mar.); coordinate the Mobile Sight Unit at Fort Sisseton Fest (June); clean 2 miles of highway (3 times a year); and collect used eye glasses for South Dakota School for the blind. Contact Person: Don Kirkegaard |
BRITTON SHRINE CLUBMember of Yeldez Shrine Main purpose or Mission Statement: To financially support the Shriners Hospitals for Children which is dedicated to providing free orthopedic medical care and treating burns to children up to 18 years old. Meetings: Monthly. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Shrine Circus (Apr., Aberdeen); Shrine Football Game (Fall, Aberdeen); coordinate the recycling of aluminum cans in Britton and Langford; Support the Yeldez Air Patrol, donate to many local organizations and fundraising events; and participate in parades and other community projects. Contact Person: Ryan Likness |
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Main purpose or Mission Statement: This catholic men’s organization was formed to help the church and community. Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month (alternates location with Helca). Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Sponsor the Angel Tree Gifts and deliver food baskets during the holidays; coordinate the Tootsie Roll sales in local businesses (goes to the mentally handicapped and special ed programs); sponsor the Pancake Breakfast for the school’s Florida band trip); donate to and assist the Food Pantry; and do other fundraising projects for the church or the community. Contact Person: Andy Young |
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ROYAL NEIGHBORS OF AMERICA (RNA) Britton Camp 3594 Main purpose or Mission Statement: RNA is an insurance fraternity originally established in 1904 to give women an opportunity to obtain life insurance—each member of the insurance or annuity holder is assigned to a camp. Meetings: Eight times annually. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: We promote community support and financial assistance through matching funds—fund raising projects, and donating time and money to charities, such as Meals on Wheels, Dogs for the Deaf, scholarships for members, library fund, ambulance, etc. Contact Person: Sandy Dinger |
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MASONIC LODGE (A.F.&A.M.) Main purpose or Mission Statement: It is the world’s oldest and largest men’s Fraternity and its singular purpose is to make good men better. Meetings: Monthly except during the summer months. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Buffalo Chili Feed (Christmas on Parade-Dec.); assist with the Community Theatre and the Fall Dinner Theatre (Fall); have hosted a Spring Golf Tournament; fund various children’s projects locally and nationally. Contact Person: Charles Card |
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P.E.O. Main purpose or Mission Statement: We are a philanthropic and educational organization interested in bringing to women increased opportunity for higher education. Meetings: Twice a month. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Local scholarship and other education funding for women. Contact Person: Vicki Henschel |
THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANSMain purpose or Mission Statement: Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a faith-based membership organization called to improve the quality of life of its members, their families, and their communities by providing unparalleled solutions that focus on financial security, wellness and caring for others. Meetings: Monthly. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: We co-sponsor fundraising and work events with other organizations in the area for the betterment of the community and families. Contact Person: Raymond Anderson |
O.E.S. ORDER OF EASTERN STARBritton Chapter #65 Main purpose or Mission Statement: The Order is primarily a benevolent organization which contributes millions of dollars to various worthwhile charities, both locally and nationally. Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month except for July & August. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: We serve and host the local Britton Community Theatre in the Fall; help Masons with the cleaning of four miles of highway ditches; help with community activities when asked; and assist Mason’s whenever possible. Contact Person: Sharon Tisher |
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BRITTON ACTION CLUB (BAC) Main purpose or Mission Statement: To foster community activities for the development of the community as a whole through civic and social events that will help in promoting the area. Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Sponsor the Easter Movie; Community Wide Rummage Sale Day (May); Yard of the Week (Memorial Day-Labor Day); Glow Ball Golf Tournament (late Aug); Craft Show (Third Sunday in Oct); Football Hamburger Night; Snow Queen Festival (first Saturday in Nov); Light Judging Contest (Dec); coordinate parade at the annual Christmas on Parade Festival; Babysitting Clinic (every three years); welcome visits to new community residents, and other fundraising events as scheduled. BAC donates all of the money raised to various community organizations and projects. Contact Person: Sara Holland |
BRITTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEMain purpose or Mission Statement: The Britton Area Chamber is organized for the purpose of advancing the commercial, industrial, civic and general interests of the City of Britton and its trade area. Meetings: Third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Britton Library Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Chamber Annual Banquet (Jan.); Winter Festival (formerly known as Farm & Home Show, March); Harvest Days (Aug.); Fall Social (Sept. or Oct.); Christmas on Parade (2nd Sat. in Dec); coordinate Britton Bucks program; provide “1st Dollar” plaques to new businesses; assist with “Welcome to Britton” packets with BAC; produce the one-page laminated telephone directory; and many other community duties as the need arises. Contact Person: Julie Zuehlke |
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BRITTON AREA FOUNDATION Main purpose or Mission Statement: Britton Area Foundation is a tax-exempt organization formed to attract and distribute gifts of capital for community betterment. Meetings: Second Tuesday every other month. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Heart of Dakota Awards (October) Contact Person: Connie Steiner or Cheryl Swanson at 448-2271 |
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BRITTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Main purpose or Mission Statement: To seek new business and industry for Britton, help maintain present business and industry, and help make Britton a more attractive location for businesses and individuals. Meetings: Monthly board meetings. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Annual Meeting (mid Jan.); own both Industrial Parks; GOLD program. Contact Person: Tom Farber |
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CONCERNED CITIZENS OF BRITTON (CCOB) Main purpose or Mission Statement: To gain a better working relationship between all organizations and businesses; and to further the progress of Britton and the area through tourism, business development, marketing and community programming. Meetings: Monthly Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: This is a new organization that so far has published this Community Resource Book, gotten a good start on developing a new internet site for Britton and is looking into getting an updated Britton brochure. Contact Person: Dave Andresen |
HIGHWAY 10 ASSOCIATIONMain purpose or Mission Statement: An informal group organized to promote the communities along Highway 10 from the Minnesota border to the western edge of Marshall County. Meetings: Called as needed. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Coordinate and distribute the Highway 10 Booklet. Contact Person: Dave Daberkow or Harley Deutsch |
MARSHALL COUNTY FARMERS UNIONMain purpose or Mission Statement: We are a farmers’ organization that supports the family farm and cooperative ventures that benefit the family farm. We use education, legislation and cooperation to reach that goal. Meetings: Annually (Feb or March) and the directors meet quarterly. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Sponsor the government class trip to Pierre (Feb); support youth and adult involvement in the State Convention (Nov) and the National Convention (Mar); sponsor achievement classes and a youth day camp (Safety Camp); sponsor youth to attend district VII summer camp and older youth to attend the state camp held in the Black Hills. Contact Person: DuWayne Bosse |
MARSHALL REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITYMain purpose or Mission Statement: To keep the railroad service in our area. Meetings: An annual meeting is held in January. Meetings are called when the need arises. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Address issues as needed. This group was very instrumental in getting the rail service back in the Britton area in 2002. Contact Person: Don Jarrett |
MARSHALL COUNTY WEED BOARDMain purpose or Mission Statement: Responsible for control of various weeds in Marshall County. Meetings: On demand. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: We have sprayers and spray all county and state roads and township if called upon to do so. Sometimes host weed meetings. Contact Person: Ron Jarrett |
NORTH MARSHALL FIRE DEPARTMENTMain purpose or Mission Statement: To offer fire protection and prevention in the Fire District, and provide Search & Rescue in Marshall County. Meetings: Second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Pancake breakfast and auction (first Sunday after Labor Day); Fireman’s Ball (around Easter). Contract Person: Darin Roehr |
VFW AUXILIARY TO MARSHALL CO POST 3507Main purpose or Mission Statement: To provide aid and support of community and veteran service programs. Meetings: Second Thursday of each month. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Assists with Turkey Night and Veterans Day Program. Contact Person: Donna Symens |
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 3507Main purpose or Mission Statement: Organization of veterans promoting the well-being of veterans as well as many community service projects. Meetings: Second Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Teener Baseball Tournament; Voice of Democracy Contest; Annual Turkey Day Bingo, donate annually to the baseball programs in the surrounding communities; and sponsor the street dance for Harvest Days. Contact Person: Ray Johnson |
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARYMain purpose or Mission Statement: To support and promote veteran activities through the American Legion. Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Assist with annual Turkey Night event; and other items not for public information. Contact Person: Rose Kraft |
AMERICAN LEGION POST 80Main purpose of Mission Statement: To support veterans in all aspects especially in obtaining mental and physical health needs. Meetings: Third Monday of each month (Sept through May). Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Legion Turkey Night (mid Nov); support the Legion Traveling Baseball Team; host an annual baseball tournament; participate in annual Memorial Day Program and local parades; celebrate the annual Legion Birthday Party (Mar.); sponsor the Boys State program and Gov’t Day in Pierre; and work with the Veterans Administration as needed. Contact Person: Kirk Ehlers |
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AREA IV SENIOR NUTRITIONMain purpose or Mission Statement: To provide nutritional “Meals on Wheels” for the shut-ins. Meetings: Meals are provided Monday-Friday, also frozen meals available for weekends. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: An annual fundraiser is held in May or June; birthday dinners are prepared each month with a decorated table; meals are $2.50 and are approved by a licensed dietitian. Contact Person: Shelley Cease |
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BRITTON AREA HOSPICE Main purpose or Mission Statement: To support patients and families during the last stages of death and dying. Meetings: As needed. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Sponsor and conduct volunteer training sessions and in-service programs for the hospital and nursing home; put on programs for various local organizations. Contact Person: Pat Farrar or Grace Wegleitner |
MARSHALL COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICEMain purpose or Mission Statement: To give the community expedient service in emergent medical need. Meetings: Mondays—every four weeks. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Annual Soup & Sandwich Dinner (Mar 23rd); Training (4th Mon/mo); EMT classes; participate in local parades and Halloween Trick or Treat; on standby at home football games @ Langford and Britton-Hecla, Buckhorn Rodeo and Fort Sisseton celebrations. Contact Person: Laurel Behnke or Pam Bard |
MARSHALL COUNTY HOSPITAL AUXILIARYMain purpose or Mission Statement: To promote the health and welfare of the people of SD under guidelines proposed and accepted by the SD Assoc. of Healthcare Organizations. Meetings: Fourth Tuesday of each month (except June-Aug) Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Christmas Food Auction (mid Dec); and host the Blood Drive (three or four times a year). Contact Person: Mavis Jones |
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Medical/Care Organizations |
BRITTON COMMUNITY EDUCATIONMain purpose or Mission Statement: To strive to support and promote educational, cultural and leisure time activities and programs for citizens of all ages to help create a community where citizens can continue to grow and learn in order to promote healthy and productive lives. Meetings: Board meets three times a year. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Coordinate classes on various topics and offer them to the community; classes run in two sessions Sept-Dec and Jan-April. Contact Person: Carol Beck |
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BRITTON CUB SCOUTS Pack 31 Main purpose or Mission Statement: To provide young boys the opportunity to learn what it means to be a good citizen, provide organized fun with a group and promote family participation. Scouting promotes doing your best for God and your country, helping other people and to obey authority. Meetings: Pack meetings once/month and dens within the Pack meet at least two times/month. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Popcorn sales (Oct.); Scouting for Food (for food pantry-end of Oct.); Blue & Gold Banquet (Feb.); Pinewood Derby (Mar.); winter fun of some kind each winter (i.e., ice fishing, sledding, roller skating); two day family campout at Fort Sisseton. Contact Person: Jennifer Boyko |
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BRITTON GIRL SCOUTS Main purpose or Mission Statement: Offer young girls and women a chance to earn badges while volunteering, performing science experiments, making arts & crafts, exercising, playing games, baking, etc. Meetings: Monthly (dates vary with each troop) Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Nut sales (October); cookie sales (January); and participate in many community events. Contact Person: Shemayne Young, Maria Benda |
BRITTON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARDMain purpose or Mission Statement: To oversee the basic operation of the public library. Meetings: First Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: The public library has a Children’s Story Hour; Adult Ready Program; periodic book sales; provides a comfortable reading area with coffee; offers public services such as a copy machine, fax machine, access to the internet; audio books and large print books; also has a feature display every two weeks. Contact Person: Peggy Satrang or Pam Price |
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BRITTON-HECLA SCHOOL BOARD Main purpose or Mission Statement: To provide K-12 the best quality education in a safe environment. Meetings: Second Monday of each month. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Work with Community Education; too many other activities to list! Contact Person: Roger Gresh |
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BRITTON STUDY CLUB Main purpose or Mission Statement: Motto is “Everything to help, nothing to hinder”. This group gathers to learn and have a better understanding of various topics, such as, music, art, legislation, etc. The program changes each year. Meetings: Third Friday of each month. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Contact Person: Karen DeVine |
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LAKE REGION RETIRED TEACHERS Main purpose or Mission Statement: Promote continued involvement of school retirees in community service and decision making in the local community. Meetings: Fourth Thursday of each month. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Host meetings with different speakers and topics throughout the year such as, “Animal Care”, “Beauty in Art”, “Preschool”, “Motherhood-Second Time”, “Veteran’s Service”; and memorial services, installation (May). Contact Person: Lillian Dwight |
MARSHALL COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICEMain purpose or Mission Statement: To extend South Dakota State University resources and research to the counties and communities in South Dakota. Meetings: Quarterly or as needed. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: 4-H sponsored events, such as, Achievement Days (July), National 4-H Week (Oct.), and project workshops; Livestock and Agronomy programs; Family and Consumer Science Programs; CFEL Clubs; and Character Counts, SOFY Camps, Ecology Days and Youth Programs. Contact Person: Allen Nickeson |
MARSHALL COUNTY 4-HMain purpose or Mission Statement: To help young people become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society through programs that help them develop inquiring minds, learn practical skills and gain experience in a leadership role. Meetings: Individual clubs meet monthly. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Shooting Sports Invitational (March); Public Presentations Contest; Fashion Review; Special Foods Contest (June/July); Achievement Days (mid July); participate at the State Fair (late July); County Horse Show (August); State Horse Show (Labor Day Weekend); State Trap Shoot (Second weekend in Sept); Recognition Event (October). Contact Person: Extension Office |
MARSHALL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYMain purpose or Mission Statement: Collecting, preserving and sharing the history and people of Marshall County, South Dakota . Meetings: Once a month April through October. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Each member participates individually at Fort Sisseton Festival; host an annual banquet with a speaker. Contact Person: DeLores Henehan |
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MARSHALL COUNTY DEMOCRATSMain purpose or Mission Statement: Promote the Democratic Party in the county. Meetings: Quarterly (more often in election years) Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Host Democratic rallies in election years. Contact Person: Susan Wismer |
MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICANSMain purpose or Mission Statement: To represent the Republican Party in Marshall County. Meetings: Varies (usually monthly). Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Annual Picnic (summer); Lincoln Day Dinner Fundraiser; invite different speakers to monthly meetings; invite candidates during the election years; occasionally participate in community events, such as, parades, Fort Sisseton, Harvest Days, etc. Contact Person: Kim Buhl |
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BLOCK PARTY QUILTERS Main purpose or Mission Statement: Bring quilters together for fellowship and sharing quilting problems and successes. |
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Recreation and Sports Organizations |
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BRITTON BASEBALL/SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
Main purpose or Mission Statement: To offer youth the opportunity to play and learn the game of baseball and/or softball competitively in a fun and safe environment. Meetings: As needed. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Coordinate boys and girls teams (Teeball through Teeners) throughout the summer; sponsor tournaments (hopefully more with the new complex); fundraising efforts are mainly through concessions, donations and registration. Contact Person: Brian Rabenberg |
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BRITTON BARNBURNERS Main purpose or Mission Statement: To have fun and fellowship while square dancing.
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BRITTON COMMUNITY THEATRE Main purpose or Mission Statement: The Britton Community Theatre provides an outlet to showcase talent in the area of live theatrical production. It also brings people together from different and various backgrounds in an atmosphere of fun and relaxation. Meetings: As needed for Fall Production and Fort Sisseton melodramas. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Fall Production (a.k.a., Dinner Theatre, Oct. or Nov.); Fort Sisseton melodramas (1st weekend in June); assist with Missoula Children’s Theatre and the 4-H Performing Arts; and usually host an Annual Meeting. Contact Person: Tom Farber or Darlene Peters |
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BRITTON COUNTRY CLUB Main purpose of Mission Statement: To offer members and visitors a clean, well-maintained, competitive nine hole golf course at an affordable cost. |
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BRITTON-LANGFORD SOCCER LEAGUE Main purpose or Mission Statement: To offer youth the opportunity to learn and compete in the game of soccer. Meetings: As needed. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Coordinate spring and fall soccer sessions; host a tournament in Britton which also serves as the main fundraiser; line up games for competition with area communities. Contact Person: |
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BRITTON MEN’S BOWLING ASSOCIATION Main purpose or Mission Statement: Offer men the opportunity to competitively bowl on a league. Meetings: One annual meeting to start the season. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Two men’s leagues (Wed & Thursday nights) for 28 weeks during the winter, co-host the Bowling Annual Banquet (April). Contact Person: Chad Bremmon |
BRITTON SWIM TEAMMain purpose or Mission Statement: To provide a healthy aerobic activity that promotes individual accomplishment and self growth and discipline through a competitive sport from ages 5 to 18 that requires family support and participation with no interested party being turned away due to cost. Meetings: The board meets as needed. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Actual swimming events run from June through August. Fundraising events, such as, hosting a food booth at Fort Sisseton Festival and 3 on 3 basketball tournaments are held from Sept. through May. Contact Person: Kay Friebel |
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BRITTON WOMEN’S BOWLING ASSOCIATION (WBA) Main purpose or Mission Statement: To provide women the opportunity to bowl competitively and interact socially with other women. Meetings: Spring Meeting (Mar.) and Fall Meeting (Aug.). Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Women’s bowling league on Monday and Tuesday nights running from Sept to April; assist with Bowling Annual Banquet. Contact Person: Marie Marlow |
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BRITTON WOMEN’S GOLF Main purpose or Mission Statement: Offer fun and fellowship to women while learning and competing in the game of golf or while playing cards (Bridge). Meetings: Wednesday nights during the summer months. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Sponsor the Jr. Golf program; assist with purchasing things needed at the Country Club; host an annual Ladies Day Tournament (end of July); and assist with other tournaments; host an annual Bridge Party (June) Contact Persons: Darlene Peters, Ena Hicks, or Carla Grimsrud |
BRITTON YOUTH WRESTLING CLUBMain purpose or Mission Statement: To promote wrestling in the Britton community through good sportsmanship in a fun and safe environment. Meetings: As needed. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Coordinate wrestling practices for youth (Dec.-Mar.); inform wrestlers of tournaments; teach and support wrestlers whether at practice or at a tournament; host an annual Britton Youth Wrestling Tournament; and offer a senior wrestler scholarship. Contact Person: Tony Hoisington |
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BUCKHORN RODEO ASSOCIATION Main purpose or Mission Statement: To promote and encourage the sport of rodeo and to conduct rodeo and rodeo related events at both the amateur and professional levels. Meetings: Monthly. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Britton Rodeo (mid June); Assist with parking cars and hosting the Draft Horse Pull at Fort Sisseton Festival (early June); Fun Day/trail rides (July & Aug); Pancake Feed (Feb. or Mar.); Bull-a-rama for Harvest Days Festival (mid Aug). Contact Person: Mike Smith |
BRITTON AREA ARCHERYMain purpose or Mission Statement: To offer youth and adults the opportunity to learn archery. Meetings: Wednesday evenings throughout the summer months. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Travel to various tournaments to compete; hope to sponsor a tournament in Britton. Contact Person: Boyd Erickson |
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BRITTON DUCKS UNLIMITED Main purpose or Mission Statement: To save the wetlands and habitat for waterfowl in South Dakota. Meetings: As called by group leaders. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: DU Annual Banquet (2nd Tuesday in Oct). Contact Person: Sandi Polkinghorn |
FUN AFTER FIFTY SENIOR CLUBMain purpose or Mission Statement: The Britton Fun After Fifty Senior Club was organized to provide a facility for Senior Citizens of the community to gather for social interaction. Meetings: Social events are held the first Monday of each month. The center is located on Main Street in Britton and is open from 8:30-5:00 Monday through Saturday. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: The center offers a physical place for visiting, coffee or participating in cards, pool, exercise, Bingo (every Thursday) and other social activities. This facility can also be rented out on Sundays or evenings. Contact Person: Lela Olson |
MARSHALL COUNTY SPORTSMEN’S CLUBMain purpose or Mission Statement: Concerned about conservation issues regarding wildlife and habitat, also providing the best opportunity for hunting and fishing in the area. Meetings: First Monday of each month. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Provide shooting education for youth; Hunter Safety Program (along with Game, Fish & Wildlife); assist with 4-H shooting sports; Fishing Derby for Kids (summer); Trap Shoot League (summer mo.—Wed. nights); and assist and support the Area Archery League. Contact Person: Dennis Roehr or Glen Skonberg |
FIRST LUTHERAN—Women of the ELCAMain purpose or Mission Statement: We commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society and the world. Meetings: Monthly (except during the summer). Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Spring and Fall Rummage Sales; Annual Fall Bazaar (Nov.); Annual Cookie Walk (Christmas on Parade Day—Dec.); serve weddings and funerals as needed; coordinate the Prayer Chain; organize the many sub-committees within the ELCA; and assist financially with youth and adults projects within the church. Contact Person: Melissa Storley or Lorene Bender |
MARSHALL COUNTY MINISTERIUMMain purpose or Mission Statement: The gathering of the Marshall County clergy to discuss theology and worship. Meetings: First and third Wednesday of each month. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Conducting religious services each Sunday morning, Saturday evenings and throughout the week; Community Christmas Concert (mid Dec); and support other events through participation of local clergy. Contact Person: |
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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN Main Purpose of Mission Statement: Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves: to nurture our faith through prayer and bible study, to support the mission of the church world wide, to work for justice and peace, and to build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church and witnesses to the promise of God’s kingdom. Meetings: Quarterly—Third Thursday of the month. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Potato Topper Luncheon (Oct.); Bakeless Bake Sale; New & Used Treasurers Sale; participate in the World Day of Prayer (Mar.); occasionally sponsor the State PWC Gathering (Apr.); May Day Cheer Visits to Shut-ins (May); every several years host the Fall Presbyterian Women District Gathering (Sept.); and serve weddings and funerals as needed. Contact Person: Peggy L. Pearson |
ROSEHILL WOMEN’S MINISTRIESMain purpose or Mission Statement: Equipping Women for Life: by providing opportunities for spiritual growth and personal growth; for Ministry: by encouraging unity, service and development of leadership; and for Missions: by promoting all outreach ministries and involvement in missionary service. Meetings: First Thursday of each month. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Bible study and white cross work (making supplies for missionaries); coordinate groups for church events (showers-meals-nursing home ministries); coordinate special events for women of the church (craft date-Fall, guest day & Christmas party for church ladies); work with National FCWM to provide funds for a missions project; send crafts to the Lydia’s Home (Free Church sponsored children’s home) for their annual November Bazaar. Contact Person: Joy Jensen |
ST. JOHN’S deBRITO ALTAR SOCIETYMain purpose or Mission Statement: This women’s group is organized for fellowship and gathers to learn more about the Christian faith. Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Chili Luncheon (Apr.); assist with October Fest (Oct.); assist with the Taco Dinners which serve as fundraisers; serve weddings and funerals as needed; serve a Senior Supper; and help with other church functions whenever needed. Contact Person: Shelly Hoisington |
ST. JOHN’S—Lutheran Women’s Missionary LeagueMain purpose or Mission Statement: To assist each woman to become stronger in her faith and express her love of Christ as she serves the Lord in her home, community and in the world. Meetings: Third Monday in Jan., April, July & Oct. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Annual Church Bazaar (Oct.); New Comers Dinner; Confirmation; Graduation Banquet (May); and serve funerals and weddings as needed. Contact Person: Doris Alberts or Sonia Wolf |
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UNITED METHODIST—United Methodist Women (UMW) Main purpose or Mission Statement: To come together as Christian women to combine our talents in giving to missions nationally, internationally and locally; also to share our faith and help our church function efficiently. Meetings: First Wednesday of the month at 8:00 p.m. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: Fall Festival with proceeds going to various missions; High School Senior Supper (May); Summer Retreat (1 day) to help grow spiritually; Prepare layette, health and school kits to be used by our national missions; Food, Fun & Fellowship Pot Luck Supper (May) to honor all women of the church and their guest; and serve funerals and weddings as needed. Contact Person: Pam Moeckly |
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ZION REFORMED CHURCH—(RCWM—Women’s Ministry) Main purpose or Mission Statement: To glorify God—we as Reformed Church Women unite in devoting ourselves to Jesus Christ, disciplining one another in love and developing a responsibility for mission through the enabling power of the Holy Spirit. Meetings: First Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Projects or events this organization coordinates or sponsors: World Day of Prayer (Mar.); Easter Breakfast; Soup N’ Pie (Oct.); Women’s Christmas Guest Night (Dec.); assist with the Food Pantry; serve funerals and serve at Wheatcrest Hills; send literature to International Christian Lit. and support World Wide Missions. Contact Person: Cleo Symens |
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