Retired 4-Star General and former CIA Director David Petraeus will be the keynote speaker at the next South Dakota Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner and Children’s Charity Fundraiser.
The 35th annual event is planned for November 9 at the Ramkota Exhibit Hall in Sioux Falls. While the first dinner in 1982 had 53 attendees, more than 2,000 people now take part and organizers expect this year's speaker to be a big draw.
It will follow a question-answer format with audience members being given an opportunity to speak directly to General Petraeus. In addition to the appreciation dinner, there will also be a private reception for the retired general at the law firm of Johnson, Janklow, Abdallah.
Petraeus is one of the highest ranking military officials ever to visit the city.
In November 2012, Petraeus resigned as CIA director, citing an extramarital affair.
The 35th annual event is planned for November 9 at the Ramkota Exhibit Hall in Sioux Falls. While the first dinner in 1982 had 53 attendees, more than 2,000 people now take part and organizers expect this year's speaker to be a big draw.
It will follow a question-answer format with audience members being given an opportunity to speak directly to General Petraeus. In addition to the appreciation dinner, there will also be a private reception for the retired general at the law firm of Johnson, Janklow, Abdallah.
Petraeus is one of the highest ranking military officials ever to visit the city.
In November 2012, Petraeus resigned as CIA director, citing an extramarital affair.