SDAHO to offer governance trustee track at 2025 Annual Convention

Are you a board member or healthcare leader looking for educational resources on governance and board service? The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is proud to introduce a health care Governance Trustee Track at the 99th Annual Convention.

This specially curated track is designed to support trustees and healthcare leaders in strengthening governance practices, improving board engagement, and building successful CEO-board relationships.

Trustee Track Includes:

  • Opening Keynote
  • 2 Governance-Focused Sessions
  • Awards Luncheon

Featured Governance Sessions:

Governance 101: Getting the Fundamentals Right
Thursday, Sept. 25 | 9:30–10:30 a.m. CT
Presenter: Todd Linden, Linden Consulting

Strong, high-performing boards begin with a clear understanding of core responsibilities. This session offers both new and seasoned board members a practical roadmap to effective, ethical governance—covering fiduciary duties, the principles of care, loyalty, and obedience, and how to build a foundation for long-term success.

Optimizing the Board and CEO Relationship: It’s a Partnership
Thursday, Sept. 25 | 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. CT
Presenter:  Todd Linden, Linden Consulting

As CEO turnover reaches record highs, a strong, transparent relationship between the board and the CEO is more critical than ever. This session explores how to cultivate trust, define strategic roles, and conduct productive board meetings that lead to improved organizational performance.

Registration Pricing:

  • Full Convention – SDAHO Member – $250
  • Full Convention – Nonmember – $375
  • Trustee Track – $100
  • Full Convention- Student – $75
  • Golf Event (Sept. 24) – $60
Trustee Track
The $100 Trustee Track offer is exclusive to board members of SDAHO member organizations. To receive the discounted Trustee Track rate, email info@sdaho.org and request the Trustee Track promo code.

More Highlights at the 2025 Convention:

  • Targeted learning tracks in leadership, post-acute care, finance, quality, HR, technology, nursing, and social work
  • Awards Luncheon honoring healthcare professionals across South Dakota
  • Exclusive Exhibitor Social
  • 9+ hours of continuing education credit opportunities

 Click here to view the full agenda and register.

Let’s celebrate 99 years of healthcare excellence and prepare for the future—together.