Broadcaster Press 13 October 11, 2016 www.broadcasteronline.com Sioux Falls woman to lead fundraising efforts of South Dakota Historical Society Foundation Catherine Forsch of Sioux Falls has joined the South Dakota Historical Society Foundation as development director. As the director of development, Forsch will lead efforts in fundraising for special projects for the South Dakota State Historical Society and for the foundation. The foundation is the nonprofit fundraising partner of the State Historical Society. Both are based at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre. “I will have an opportunity to share the story of our state’s history and build lasting relationships with individuals, foundations, corporations and government entities throughout South Dakota that are committed to preserving South Dakota’s rich history,” Forsch said. “Through meetings, tours and events, I will help educate and secure long-term support for the foundation and the State Historical Society’s programs.” Forsch is well-suited for her new role as she has almost 25 years of experience in marketing and fundraising, according to foundation President Michael Lewis. Forsch is a Georgia native but has lived in Sioux Falls for 25 years. A major in journalism and mass communications at South Dakota State University in Brookings prepared her for a career in marketing and advertising. She worked at the Sioux Falls Argus Leader for 11 years before going to work for nonprofits. Forsch has previously worked for Sanford Health Foundation, South Dakota Lions Foundation and EmBe, all in Sioux Falls. “In the philanthropic environment, I have been able to work every day on something that I care deeply about and am able to give back to my community,” Forsch said. “Whether it has been raising money for a child to go to camp at EmBe or thanking a donor for funding life-changing research at Sanford Health, the work has been rewarding.” Forsch is past president of the South Dakota Association for Fundraising Professionals and serves as a cabinet member for the Sioux Empire United Way. She also volunteers at her church and for a variety of nonprofits. Forsch will continue to live in Sioux Falls and have an office in both Pierre and Sioux Falls. She and her husband Tim have two children. Jason lives in Pierre and Lauren in Sioux Falls. For more information about the foundation, please call (605) 773-3458. Manufacturing: Breaking The Gender Stereotype In a day and age where women have an increasing presence in the workforce, one woman has been working to engage and empower young women in the manufacturing sector in South Dakota. “When I first started out in manufacturing, I quickly realized that I had nobody to talk to—there weren’t any women leaders I could brainstorm with or bounce ideas off of,” Anja White recalled. “It struck me one day that that could be a detriment to my professional development.” White, who was born and raised in Germany, is the general manager of Sparton Corporation in Watertown, South Dakota. Although she loves working in manufacturing, White says she never dreamed she would make a living in this industry. “Back home in Germany, the goal was actually to take over my father’s painting business,” White said. “I received my degree as a journeyman painter, but when I moved to the United States in 1985, I realized I needed skills employers would recognize and could utilize in their company. So I went back to school and earned my BA and MBA. I worked as an administrator, I worked in human resources, built my career through various roles in operations and executive leadership, and when the opportunity came to serve as Sparton’s general manager, I felt compelled to accept.” White knew that in order for her to excel and continue in manufacturing, she needed a network of peers she could rely on. She realized that if she wanted a network of women in manufacturing, she had to create it herself. “I co-founded the MN Women Leading Manufacturing, which is a network designed to bring women who are in manufacturing together,” White said. “Women make up a very small segment in this industry, but we continue to grow. I have a huge passion for making sure there is no gender barrier in manufacturing, and this network helps facilitate that passion.” White says that getting young women involved in manufacturing takes two things: 1) Show them it’s not impossible and 2) Start with the parents. “For years, parents pushed their kids into fields like accounting, law, marketing and general business, and manufacturing was never a consideration. Why? I think it’s because we were taught that that’s where the money was at, and sure, you can be successful in those industry sectors. But manufacturing provides so many professional opportunities people just don’t know about,” White said. “I want the parents out there to see that manufacturing has drastically changed over the last couple decades and move it to the top of the list as a career option for their children.” White continues to urge parents and students, both men and women, to really delve into what manufacturing has to offer, especially in South Dakota. “In order for us to fill our open positions and generate interest, we have to keep talking about it—we have to make manufacturing a topic of discussion—in the home around the dinner table and at school, too. Ask your school counselors to help you find more information on career opportunities, invite local manufactures into the school system or ask for tours through the facilities. Communicating the endless opportunities is what will make manufacturing thrive.” To learn more about Sparton Corporation, visit www. sparton.com. For more information on local SD Manufacturing Week-related activities going on in Watertown and across South Dakota, please visit http://sdreadytopartner. com/sdmfgweek. Envisioning Spearfish Canyon State Park By Gov. Dennis Daugaard Earlier this month I had the opportunity to enjoy a few quiet days in the Black Hills. After the Buffalo Roundup my family and I spent the weekend in Custer State Park, soaking up the beautiful weather and experiencing the leaves changing into their remarkable fall colors. Our family has spent a great deal of time in Custer State Park, with our kids and grandkids experiencing the wonder and beauty of one of the most incredible natural areas in the country. I’m proud that our state park system has preserved natural wonders like Sylvan Lake and the Needles for nearly a century. We’ve been to many of South Dakota’s 63 other state parks and recreation areas. I have firsthand knowledge of how the Department of Game, Fish and Parks preserves our natural areas while making them accessible to the public. Spearfish Canyon is another jewel of the Black Hills – a natural wonder that rivals those of Custer State Park. That’s why I’m excited about the possibility of establishing Spearfish Canyon State Park in the upper portion of the canyon. South Dakota already has significant holdings in the area, thanks in part to the generosity of the Spearfish Canyon Foundation. Over the last few years, South Dakota has acquired parcels of land in and around Little Spearfish Canyon, including Roughlock Falls and Spearfish Falls. These areas can form the nucleus of a great state park, and now we are hoping that a land swap with the federal government will better enhance the Spearfish Canyon experience. The land swap will create larger, contiguous land tracts for both the U.S. Forest Service and the state, allowing South Dakota to establish a state park and enabling the Forest Service to more efficiently manage its holdings. The proposed Spearfish Canyon State Park would be 1,600 acres and include the Roughlock and Spearfish falls, parts of Spearfish and Little Spearfish creeks, Savoy fishing pond, and land from Spearfish Falls to the Little Spearfish trailhead. It would not include the bulk of Spearfish Canyon north of Savoy. Visitors passing through Spearfish Canyon on US Highway 14 will continue to do so at no cost. South Dakotans can expect to see improved camping, hiking, fishing and sightseeing opportunities there, as well as upgraded restrooms, shower facilities and roads. Improved access would also National Newspaper Week By Senator Mike Rounds Local newspapers are the beating heart of our communities. Along with the local coffee shop, they’re often the best way to learn about the local news or receive an update on the latest sporting events. Today, there are more than 120 newspapers throughout South Dakota, with circulations running from just a few hundred to tens of thousands for the Sunday edition. The 76th Annual National Newspaper Week was celebrated October 2nd through the 8th to recognize the impact of newspapers big and small, and the vital role they play in keeping citizens informed. For hundreds of years, newspapers and journalists have played an important role in educating the American public. When we read a newspaper article, we may learn something we didn’t know before, or we may be able to look at certain issues in a different light. At a time when the internet and social media feeds are full of personal opinions rather than researched facts, it can be refreshing to read a well-written, factual newspaper article. Additionally, newspapers are often better equipped than other news sources to provide in-depth analysis and devote extra time to local, concentrated issues. While television, online and national news publications provide important information on a macro level, often they have little time or resources to report deeper, more intricate stories on some of the most pressing issues of the day. Newspapers become a de-facto historical document to be kept and read over and over. In South Dakota, the vast majority of our newspapers are weekly publications that focus solely on one specific community or region. While print media as a whole has seen a decline in recent years, our newspapers continue to thrive because they focus on what is important: the people, news and events in their towns. No birthday or celebration is too small to get coverage. It keeps us connected to our neighbors and our friends. It also keeps those who have moved away connected to their hometowns. Even though we live in Fort Pierre now, Jean still enjoys reading her hometown paper, the Lake Preston Times, which allows her to stay in touch with friends and family in the town where she grew up and where her parents still live. Such interconnectivity cannot be overstated. As we celebrate National Newspaper Week, I’d like to thank everyone who works in the newspaper industry in South Dakota. You know, care and understand the communities you serve better than anyone else out there. By sharing that information with the public, you provide an invaluable service to our citizens, which helps keep our communities vibrant and strong. 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