TARs in Action
This year’s TARs in Action (the fifth annual) will be September 17-18, 2011.

TARs in Action is a high-energy weekend retreat focused on grassroots involvement. TARs In Action features engaging speakers, fun activities, campaigning for statewide and local candidates (election years), community service projects (non-election years) and an evening at the Thunder Road Family Fun Center. Each year the TARs also present the George S. Mickelson Service Award to someone whohas made a tremendous and long-lasting contribution to our state.
TARs in Action costs $45, which includes all food, chaperoned lodging at a hotel, and transportation during the event. Financial assistance is available for those needing it, and those bringing two non-perishable food items (canned goods, etc.) will only be asked to pay $40. A great time is guaranteed! Last year’s event include speeches from Senator John Thune, Governor Dennis Daugaard, and Congresswoman Kristi Noem and an evening at the Thunder Road Family Fun Center!
- Registration Form
- Confirmation Letter (contains important information for those registered)
- Agenda and Event Packet
- Medical Release Form (you must bring this form with you)
For more information, please contact Samantha Walder at Samantha@sdtars.com or at 605-881-7381.
On-Line Registration
You can register for TARs in Action by completing the on-line form. Payment for TARs in Action ($45) can be made via PayPal or at time of check-in. Financial assistance is available.
- Statewide office holders like Congresswoman Kristi Noem are a key component of this weekend event.
- Educational sessions (like this mock trial exercise) help students learn about our state.
- TARs in Action also features fun activities like go-cart racing, mini-golf, and human foosball.
- Dozens of teens from across the state participate in TARs in Action because it’s a high-energy, fast-paced weekend of fun.
- During non-election years, the TARs dedicate the TARs in Action event to community service activities.




