Member Announcements
Chamber Member Announcements - June
Mat-Su Borough Announcement
PALMER – A detailed list of Mat-su projects and vetoes is on the Borough web site. Or view from the following link at http://tinyurl.com/6mq923
YOUR’RE INVITED- Palmer Chamber members and residents you are invited to attend the Ground Breaking Ceremony for South Palmer Elementary –Tuesday, June 10th at Noon. South Palmer Elementary is the prototype for future Mat-Su elementary schools. The school is designed with energy efficiencies, of a LEED certified building. Refreshments provided.
Palmer Arts Council Announcement
The Palmer Arts Council, Palmer, AK has received a Mat-Su Health Foundation Grant for $10,000 which will go towards funding the Summer Youth Art Programs for 2008. These programs will be for children and teens ranging in age from 7 to 17 years old.
Over the past two years Mat-Su Health Foundation has awarded a series of significant grants used to support programs operated by more than 70 non-profit organizations active in the Mat-Su Borough. “The Mat-Su Health Foundation is actively working to strengthen key organizations and important services which make a significant positive impact in the health and wellness of Mat-Su Valley residents,” commented CEO Vince Curry. For more information about the Mat-Su Health Foundation, please visit their website at www.matsuhealthfoundation.org. The Palmer Arts Council would like to thank the Mat-Su Health Foundation for their financial support and for recognizing the positive and healthy impact we will make on the lives of the children of our community.
For more information on these summer programs and the Palmer Arts Council please visit our website at www.palmerartscouncil.org.
Sen. Charlie Huggins Announcement-
Additional Valley to Eagle River Capital Projects FY09
In addition to the district capital improvement projects that were submitted with Representatives Bill Stoltze and Mark Neuman, there are other worthy Valley projects in the Capital Budget. Some of these projects are:
Valley Community for Recycling Solutions
$ 2,000,000 reduced to $ 1,000,000
Palmer High School Field Turf Project
$ 1,500,000 reduced to $ 500,000
Mat-Su Borough Hydrogeology Assessment (Matanuska River)
$ 295,000
AK Assoc. Conservation District (land development)
$750,000 reduced to $ 375,000
Family Centered Services of AK (therapeutic youth homes)
$ 250,000
Wasilla - Airport Blvd. $ 600,000
Wasilla - E. Susitna Avenue extension $ 750,000
Wasilla - South Mac Drive extension $ 2,000,000
Wasilla Airport Train Station VETOED $ 300,000
Palmer-Wasilla Highway improvements $ 4,000,000
Trunk Road-Phase 1 $ 24,000,000
Trunk Road -reconstruction $10,000,000
Parks Highway-weight restriction elimination (MP 72-90)
$ 15,000,000
Glenn Highway (rut repairs between Anchorage/Mat-Su Valley) $ 11,500,000
The Mat-Su Small Business Development Center Workshops
Critical Marketing Strategies (Effective Advertising) - Tuesday, June 3, 2008, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Mat-Su SBDC office in Wasilla. (Free)
“Writing an Effective Business Plan” - Thursday, June 5, 2008 from 12:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Alaska Job Corps Center in Palmer. ($25 fee)
What You Need to Know About HR, Workers’ Comp, Employee Benefits & Payroll Thursday, June 12, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Free)
Labor laws and regulations are constantly changing. It is the responsibility of the business owner to know all of these laws, but who has the time? Not keeping current can cost your company time and money. As a business owner, learn what you need to know to move forward on your business venture. This workshop will be presented by Swan Employer Services.
Pre -registration is required for all workshops. Registration can be completed online http://aksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/ or by calling the SBDC at 373-7232.
The Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Mat-Su CVB wants to help you promote your community event… for FREE! Submit the details of your event by filling out the online form at www.alaskavisit.com/submitevent. You can even attach a photo and hyperlink your organization’s website to the listing. For more details, contact Tammy Bruce at tammy@alaskavisit.com or direct: 907-746-5032, Fax: 907-746-2688
Diamond Airport Parking Announcement
Is your organization, club, school or non-profit holding a fund-raiser? Diamond Airport Parking would love to help. Please contact us to receive donations of 7-Day Free Parking Certificates and 1-Day Free Parking Coupons to be put into "grab bags"! To request donations, or for additional information please contact Ina Mueller, Director of Marketing, 230-0935; or e-mail your request to ina.mueller@diamondparking.com.
Alaska State Elks Association Announcement
Alaska State Elks Association Youth Camp 2008- Registration Now Open!
Do you have a Child or Grandchild (or perhaps a neighbor?) between the ages of 9 and 13 who would enjoy a wonderful week vacation of fun and excitement this summer? Well now is the time and here is your opportunity to get them enrolled!
The Alaska State Elks Association through the coordination of your local Palmer Elks Lodge is offering their annual summer Youth Camp program to the public.
This is a SPACE AVALAILABLE opportunity and you must act with haste in order to enroll your favorite kid TODAY!
This fun filled week of interaction with kids from our entire great state offers hiking, team games, canoeing and paddle-boating on our private lake, swimming in our above ground pool, horseshoes, arts & crafts, and more, all ending in a Family Dinner and presentation at the end of the session. Each day begins and ends in honoring our American Flag! We provide a First Aid and Safety class during the camp and continually teach the Principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, and Fidelity.
There is NO cost for this camp! The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a Fraternal, Non-Profit Organization dedicated to our Country, our Communities, and our fellow man.
SESSION ONE BOYS ONLY: June 8-14
SESSION TWO. GIRLS ONLY: June 15-21
For more information including daily schedule of events, requirements, and coordination for your loved one to attend, please visit www.palmerelks.org, www.alaskastateelks.org, or call Brother James Hastings, ASEA Youth Camp Board of Directors at (907)982-2183.
Mat-Su Miners Announcement
Sponsor a Mat-Su Minor for just a few bucks! - At the Palmer Chamber meeting June 18th, 2008. The 25 player team and 4 coaches will introduce themselves at the luncheon. Also, don’t miss comments from head coach Conor Bird and general manager, Pete Christopher about the upcoming season. Here is your chance to meet the players!
Thank you Pam Stephen of Healing Path Therapeutic Massage, Paula Nance of Alaska USA, and Chuck and Penny Griffin, of Charles R. Griffin, C.P.A, for signing up to sponsor at last week’s Chamber meeting!
Chamber members sponsor a player’s lunch today by contacting the Chamber at 745-2880. For information about the Mat-Su Miners or upcoming season, contact Pete Christopher at 746-4914 or email gmminers@gci.net.
Valley Performing Arts Announcement
REGISTRATION is now open for CAMP VPA 2008!
Do you have a young child between the ages of 6 and 17 interested in theatre? Here's your chance to get them started!
Valley Performing Arts summer arts program focuses on the three areas of musical theatre: dancing, singing, and acting. At the end of the activity-filled, two week program, students will perform on stage for their friends and family! The cost is $150.00 per student. Choose your own session!
SESSION ONE: June 2-13
Directed by Janet Stotts
SESSION TWO: June 16-27
Directed by Lori Zulliger
Season Ticket forms are available online at www.valleyperformingarts.org or can be purchased over the phone at (907) 373-0195 or in our box office between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Friday at 251 West Swanson Avenue in Wasilla
Season ticket prices are:
ADULTS: $108.00 (a $120.00 value!)
YOUTH: $95.00 (a $106.00 value!)
SENIORS: $95.00 (a $106.00 value!)
Chamber Member Announcements - July
Mat-Su Governor’s Picnic
Theme: “Nifty Fifty` Let’s Party!”
Friday, July 18th
4:30-7:30 p.m.
Iditapark & Honor Garden, Wasilla
Join Governor Sarah Palin & her staff for a special Military Appreciation Ceremony @ 6:00 p.m. Free BBQ, live bands, hula hoops, children’s games & more! Dress for a 1950’s theme to celebrate our 50th year of statehood!
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