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2012 Annual Meeting

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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Lunch Served: 11:45 am
Networking Time: 11:45 - noon
Program: 12:05 pm - 1:30 pm

Location:
Palmer Moose Lodge
1136 S. Cobb St, Palmer, AK 99645

Program:  Talis Colberg

Greeter:  Helen Munoz, A-Lazy Acres Bed & Breakfast

50/50:  Deana Moore, Alaska USA Federal Credit Union

Program: $4.00

Lunch: $14.00

Soup and Salad: $7.00

50/50 Total: $229.00 with 11 Marbles

8 tickets for $5.00

3 tickets for $2.00

1 ticket for $1.00

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Upcoming Meetings:

February 29, 2012 - ANNUAL MEETING - Talis Colberg

March 07, 2012 - Dr Deena Paramo, MSBSD Superintendent and Mike Dunleavy, MSBSD School Board President

Chamber Announcements:

Ralph's Polar Plunge...click here

OUR ANNUAL MEETING IS ON FEBRUARY 29, 2012.

Member Announcements: 

Mat-Su Health Foundation
In collaboration with the Alaska Broadband Task Force, Connect Alaska (www.connectak.org) is working to bring the benefits of universal broadband to the state. Technology, especially widespread access, adoption, and use of broadband, improves all areas of life. To identify gaps in coverage, support related funding requests, and facilitate discussions among stakeholders about how to improve and extend existing access, Connect Alaska is creating a detailed, interactive map of broadband coverage across the state.  This effort is funded by the federal government and requires us to collect information about broadband adoption at Community Anchor Institutions, including K-12 schools, universities, libraries, hospitals/emergency medical facilities, as well as public safety facilities such as state and local police and fire stations.
We are asking you to assist us with quickly gathering information about Internet access at the Mat-Su Regional Medical Center.  The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete and provides a tool to measure the actual speeds of online connections.
Survey Link: http://www.connectak.org/policy
We understand that you are very busy and thank you in advance for your time assisting us with this important state initiative.

Turkey Red

Start your winter mornings by enjoying a mouth watering breakfast at Turkey Red, Monday-Saturday, 7 am until 10:30 am. Omelettes, polenta, quiche, eggs Florentine and French toast. Fresh bread and pastries are available.  Warm, soul warming Village Herbal teas and Coffee Roastery coffee will complete your early morning dining experience.

 
United Way

United Way of Mat-Su is seeking nominations for the annual Dorothy A Jones Volunteer of the Year Award.The nominee must be a Mat-Su Borough resident who has made a positive difference in the areas of Education, Income  or Health through their volunteer activities.    This is a chance to recognize the many Valley residents who volunteer regularly and show  appreciation for the labor and time which they contribute to a multitude of worthwhile projects and organizations. A distinguished panel will select an individual to receive this award from among the nominees based on the length and breadth of their service.   All nominees will be honored and volunteers thanked at the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon March 27th at the Glacier Canyon Grill.  Contact Cherie 373-5802 for information or to propose a candidate.

MTA
Scholarship offered by Foundation for Rural Service with local support from Matanuska Telephone Association
Money available $75,000 nationwide / $2,500 per student
Entry deadline Postmarked by March 1, 2012
Qualifications:
Graduating high school senior, US citizen, receiving any telecom service from MTA (applicant's parent/guardian must be a customer of MTA). Also must be accepted by an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school, have at least a C grade point average (GPA), and express an interest to return to a rural community following graduation.
Application http://www.mtasolutions.com/pdf/frsscholarshipapplication2012.pdf
Scholarship offered by Alaska Telephone Association

Visit their website: http://www.alaskatel.org/  then click Contact.

Alaska Center for Acupuncture
We are hosting 2 Free workshops in February.
1st Great workshop:  Supportive Cancer Therapies
Taught by:  Dr. Michael Ellenburg
Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Alaska Center for Acupuncture
Please pre-register by calling Alaska Center for Acupuncture at 745-8688. Space is limited, so call early!
The full flyer can be seen on our website www.alaskaacupuncture.com or directly from the following link:
http://www.alaskaacupuncture.com/pdf/ACA-workshop-cancer-therapies-Feb2012.pdf
2nd Great Workshop:  Worms & Vermi-Composting
Taught by:  Ellen Vande Visse
Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Alaska Center for Acupuncture
Please pre-register by calling Alaska Center for Acupuncture at 745-8688. Space is limited, so call early!
The full flyer can be seen on our website www.alaskaacupuncture.com or directly from the following link:
http://www.alaskaacupuncture.com/pdf/ACA-workshop-worm-composting-Feb2012.pdf

Valley Performing Arts
VPA’s Twelve Angry Jurors will keep you on the edge of your seats.  This tense drama depicts a jury forced by a single dissenting voiceinto extensive deliberation to decide the fate of a young man accused of fatally murdering his father.  The deliberations become very personal as they become acquainted with the personalities of their peers and the things that compel them to be less than objective in their assessment of the case and more than a little prejudice against the defendant.  Testimonies are re-examined, alliances are formed, tempers become short, arguments become heated, opinions get changed and changed again, personal experiences are revealed—and it all combines in volatility seeming ready to explode the jury room. 
Twelve Angry Jurors is generously sponsored by Denali Law Group and Lead Dog Enterprises and runs February 10^th through February 26^th, Fridays and Saturdays 8pm and Sundays at 2pm.  Tickets cost $15 for youth/seniors and $17 for adults. For best seats, purchase tickets now by calling 373-0195 or online at www.valleyperformingarts.org.