Member Announcements
Chamber Member Announcements – June
Matanuska Music Announcement
Rock the Park –Every Thursday from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. (Next to Wonderland Park in Wasilla) Upcoming Act- Thursday, June 12th is Woodrow & Diana Z – No cover charge! For more information: Contact 376-4006.
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.
Foraker Group Announcement
The Foraker Group is offering the following classes in Palmer June 10, 2008.
Class: Board Roles and Responsibilities
Are you looking for helpful information about your board service in a short amount of time? Do you wish you had a fuller understanding of your role as a board member or want to mentor new board candidates? Do you hold the staff leadership position and wonder how you can better partner with your board? This class offers important information for you whether you are a well-seasoned or first-time board member.
Time: 9:00 - 11:00
Class: High Performing Boards
Do you think your board could use a boost of commitment and energy? Do you wonder how to keep board members accountable? Do you wish your board had a solid recruitment and retention process? This class is ideal for you!
Time: 12:00 - 2:00
Class: Effective Board Meetings
Do you wonder how your board can use its precious time to better focus on discussion, decisions and mission related education? Do you want to encourage the effective use of ad hoc committees? Do you want to better share information before, during and after each meeting without listening to reports? Do you want to know how to effectively use Robert’s Rules without letting the process overtake productive discussion? This class delves into the common challenges in running productive meetings and provides tools for good planning and effective communication.
Time: 3:00- 5:00
For more information about The Foraker Group or to see other courses offered in other areas, please visit our website at http://www.forakergroup.org. If you have questions please contact (907) 743-1200.
Alaska Family Services Announcement
Alaska Family Service s, with financial support from the Mat-Su Health Foundation, will be presenting Lighten Up, a summer solstice celebration on June 21st in downtown Palmer. AFS is promoting a celebration of families through healthy living in the Mat-Su Valley. The agency will have carnival booths with games and prizes for the kids. Vendors will have food and items for sale. Headlining the musical program is Medicine Dream playing at 6 pm. Other music, storytellers, and entertainment will also occur throughout the day from3 -10 pm. Please come and celebrate your family with AFS. For more information call 746-4080.
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.
The Mat-Su Small Business Development Center Workshops
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
Finally, it’s June and summer is here! Click on the link below to access the first installment of the 2008 summer Mat-Su Compass. This seasonal newsletter points visitors to fun things to do and see in the Mat-Su Valley and keeps you up to speed on what’s happening. Feel free to print out a few copies and share with your guests or, let us know how many you’d like and we’ll send them your way at no charge!
Compass newsletter:
http://tinyurl.com/68jspe
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.
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
Thank you Healing Path Therapeutic Massage, Alaska USA, Charles R. Griffin, C.P.A, First National, MTA, and TeamUp Business Solutions for signing up to sponsor a Mat-Su Minor at the GPCC Luncheon – June 18th, 2008.
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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