1. South Dakota Counseling Association SDCA
Graduate Student Coordinator:
Randi Hartman:

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

3. Why join SDCA?
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!

4. Benefits of SDCA Networking Professional Development opportunities
Moderator at the State Conference
Job announcements
Scholarships
Join local chapters
Central Chapter (Central SD/Pierre Area)
Cornbelt Chapter (Parker/Lennox Area)
Interlakes Chapter (Brookings Area)
Lewis and 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. Be a Moderator! Networking with professionals in the counseling field
Reduced conference registration fees
Learning to be a leader in the counseling profession
Being a part of the SDCA annual conference
Become familiar with the conference
Looks great on a resume!

6. What do Moderators do?
Hand out and collect program evaluations and tally sheets
Introduce yourself and the presenter
Close door, welcome attendees and provide them with any needed instructions.
Notify presenter when time is up
Collect and return evaluations to the registration table
Have fun!

7. How to become a moderator
Fill out the application by November 1st 2016
If you have any questions please Randi!
**Must be a member of SDCA to moderate.

8. How much does SDCA cost? Student membership is $25.00
Local chapter dues $5.00
Specialty area dues $10.00
SD School Counseling Association
SD Mental Health Counseling Association
SD Native American Counseling Association

9. Become a member today!
Go to and click the yellow box “JOIN TODAY” along the top right hand corner.