ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – New teachers and staff from all Aberdeen educational institutions will be welcomed to our schools and community at this year’s New Faculty Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce & Education Committee. It will be held on Monday, August 19th from 12-1 pm at the Dakota Event Center. The presenting sponsor is Area Federal Credit Union.

The purpose of the New Faculty Luncheon is to welcome these new residents to our community and allow educators to connect with each other and the event sponsors. Speakers include Kerry Konda, Aberdeen Central High School social studies teacher and speech & debate coach; Mariah Wilkinson, computer science teacher at Simmons Middle School; and Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman.

Other sponsors include: 3M Company, Aldersgate Church, American Bank & Trust, Bantz, Gosch & Cremer, Century Business Products, CorTrust Bank, Domino’s Pizza, Kitchen Tune-Up of Aberdeen, LifeServe Blood Center, Mark Mehlhoff Insurance, Northern State University, Northwestern Energy, Plains Commerce Bank, Sanford Health Aberdeen, Shoe Sensation Inc, Twist Cone, and Wireless World.

Tickets are $40 each and may be purchased by contacting the Chamber of Commerce office.

For more information, contact the Chamber at (605) 225-2860 or gail@aberdeen-chamber.com.