Junior Achievement is having a bowl- a thon on Feb 6th at 3pm at North Bowl. We are looking for teams of 5 to participate in this great event. Jr. Achievement is a non profit organization that promotes educating young people about economics and money. All the funds we raise stay in the valley. We have 20 programs planned for the spring in the Mat-Su School District. This is a fun event and a great way to get to spend some times with your friends or co workers. The theme this year is "showing your pride...company's logos" If you have any questions or would like to participate please Contact Erika Bills at 907-232-5899, 907-376-0369 or email bills.erika@nrim.com

 

Dorothy A. Jones Volunteer of the Year Award 2009
 
United Way of Mat-Su established the Dorothy A. Jones Volunteer of the Year Award in 1992 to honor the memory of Dorothy Jones, a foremost community leader whose dedicated service helped to improve the quality of life for Mat-Su residents. To the end of her life, Dorothy served on the United Way of Mat-Su Board of Directors in addition to her many other areas of service.
 
We are currently accepting applications for nominees for the 2009 Volunteer of the Year through February 15, 2010. Awards luncheon to be scheduled for March 2010.
 
Please document the volunteer contributions made by the nominee, using no more than two pages, but no less than one page.  Include the name(s) of organizations served, date(s) of service, and a narrative statement describing how the nominee's volunteerism has helped to improve the quality of life for Mat-Su residents.
 
To download the nomination form visit http://www.unitedwaymatsu.org/docs/NomForm2009.doc
 
If you need any other information please contact Linzi at 907 373 5802 or email lrothermel@unitedwaymatsu.org
 
PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO NOMINATE A WONDERFUL MAT SU VALLEY VOLUNTEER!

 

 

Opening next friday January 15th at Valley Performing Arts is "I Hate Hamlet"
This play is one filled with laughter. If you are not a fan of Hamlet you will love this play and if you are a fan of Hamlet you will love this play.
Picture a tv star who's agent request he do Hamlet, now picture the ghost of a famous actor who was known for doing Hamlet well, entering his life. The ending result is laughter.
Buy your tickets now either online at www.valleyperformingarts.org or by phone 373-0195 M-F 11-3.

76% Could Not Name An Attorney
65% Could Not Name A Chiropractor
46% Could Not Name A Plumber
 "If your business doesn't come to mind, consumers won't come to you."
The Anchorage Daily News Invites you to attend a Lunch Seminar Featuring Mark Rood, President of TOMA Research, an expert on Top of Mind Awareness Advertis¬ing. He will be introducing the results of the Mat-Su TOMA Research Study. You'll learn how you rank in surveyed lo¬cal business categories and how to keep your business at the top of your consumers' mind.
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Small Lunch 1:00pm
Presentation & Questions: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Evangelo's Restaurant  2530 George Parks Highway, Wasilla
R.S.V.P. by January 20th 
Heather Stark 352-6723 or email: hstark@adn.com

"Tie the Knot, Community and College" by Mat-Su College Fine Arts Advisory Council is a dinner/auction event on February 12, 6pm at the train depot in Palmer. Tickets are $50 and the food will be catered by Turkey Red. Included in the Live Auction are Three Machetanz Prints from the family's private collection, and two Giclee`s made especially for the event by featured artist Shane Lamb. Music will be provided by Naomi and Joel Stamoolis, and John Klapperich is the MC. Proceeds support a fun filled family arts and crafts festival in the summer of 2011 on campus. To donate auction items or to buy tickets, contact Suzanne Bach at sbach@matsu.alaska.edu or 745-9755

  
DQ Grill & Chill
Here are two great opportunities for you.

Get 10% Business Lunch Discount cards for you and your staff from the chamber office or contact Sharon Welker at 907-440-6000

 

Fundraising??? Raise some money with the DQ Grill & Chill Fundraiser card. Valued at over $60.00 with a suggested retail price of $10.00 this is a great way to raise some money.

 

DQ Grill & Chill Take Over! Have your organization take over a night at DQ to raise money for your non-profit or organization. Take over nights are available from Sunday- Thursday.. There easy and DQ will help you with all the logistics. 
 
Custom Banner's by Qwick! Signs
Get your Custom Designed Banner starting at $99.00 with your Palmer Chamber discount. Call Paxton at Qwick Signs today 232-8048
  
News from McCool Carlson Green Architects - FIRST LEED CERTIFIED SCHOOL IN ALASKA
Anchorage, Alaska, December, 2009 - The Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School in Wasilla, Alaska is the first school in the state to receive the US Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough recently adopted policies requiring public schools to achieve LEED certification for all new construction. The USGBC program has 4 award levels: basic certification, Silver, Gold and Platinum ratings. Although the policy was not adopted until after the design was substantially complete, Machetanz Elementary was able to achieve a LEED Silver rating.  LEED for Schools is still in its infancy in Alaska, but school districts across the state are progressively seeking solutions to address energy use and environmental quality.  The new Su Valley High School is also seeking LEED certification.
Machetanz Elementary School was designed by McCool Carlson Green Architects. McCool Carlson Green is a leader in green building design in Alaska with 7 projects currently seeking LEED certification and 3 LEED Accredited Professionals on staff, including the USGBC Green Schools Advocacy Chair for the State of Alaska, Jason Gamache. McCool Carlson Green has been committed firm-wide to sustainable design and the implementation of green building practices in Alaska's challenging environment for more than 3 decades. www.mcgalaska.com 
Collins Construction of Wasilla, Alaska was the General Contractor.
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