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Public Open House
February 4, 2010
4:30-7:00 pm
at the Palmer Moose Lodge
1136 S. Cobb Street, Palmer
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Board of Directors
SUE WELTON
President
First National Bank Alaska
Term Expires in 2010
JACCIE GAINES
President Elect
Mat-Valley Federal Credit Union
Term Expires in 2011
PAMELA STEPHEN
Secretary
Healing Path
Therapeutic Massage
Term Expires in 2011
David Combs
Treasurer
Combs Insurance
Term Expires in 2012
STU GRAHAM
Past President
The Alaska Club
Term Expires in 2010
CHRIS HUGHES
Director
Corporate Express/Staples
Term Expires in 2010
BILL TULL
Director
William Tull & Associates
Term Expires in 2010
TOM MYHRE
Director
Edward Jones Investments
Term Expires in 2011
RUTH VILLANUEVA
Director
In-Fu-Sions Boutique
Term Expires 2012
GENE RABUNG
Director
Spenard Builders Supply
Term Expires in 2011
Deana Moore
Director
Alaska USA
Term Expires in 2012
Jillyan Webb
Executive Director
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Another nice crop of RFPs, in a variety of industries from all over the state!! |
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Anchorage School District
ITB 2010-501 TABLE SAWS AND ATTACHMENTS
RFQ 2010-701 BATTERIES
RFQ 2010-702 STUDENT EMAIL SERVICES
http://www.asdk12.org
Department of the Air Force
· Propane & Delivery Service
https://www.fbo.gov/·
Refuse
https://www.fbo.gov/spg
· Heavy Equipment Rental at Ft Greely
https://www.fbo.gov/spg/
State of Alaska; Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
FAIRBANKS REGIONAL OFFICE BUILDING JANITORIAL CONTRACT
http://dot.alaska.gov/
City and Borough of Juneau
Juneau Arts and Culture Center (JACC)Roof and Window Replacement
http://www.juneau.org/bids
Kenai Peninsula Borough Purchasing and Contracting Division
ITB10-024 3,000 Gallon Tanker/Tender
http://www.borough.kenai.ak.us
Department of the Interior
Provide Janitorial Services for the Alaska Regional Office at 4405 Lear Court Anchorage.
https://www.fbo.gov/
Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service
Septic and Outhouses Pumping for the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
https://www.fbo.gov/spg/
Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau
Moving Services for Kulis
https://www.fbo.gov/spg
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Longline Charter for Pacific Cod
https://www.fbo.gov/spg
Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard
Replace Sewer and Water Lines Kodiak
https://www.fbo.gov/
Department of the Interior, National Park Service,
· Supply and deliver construction material to Denali National Park
https://www.fbo.gov/spg/
· Appraisal Service for Tanalin
https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOI
· Opportunity to apply for concession services - commercial transportation services to big game hunters in Noatak National Preserve in 2010 - 2011
https://www.fbo.gov/
Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Janitorial, Snow plowing and Lawn Care at Northern Area Office Ft Wainwright
https://www.fbo.gov/
Department of Veterans Affairs
Snow Removal - Muldoon Rd, Anchorage; Base & 4 Option Years
https://www.fbo.gov/
Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard
DINING & LODGING FOR CREW OF USCGC CUTTYHUNK within 10 miles of Ketchikan
https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DHS
Department of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey
DRY CELL, HIGH CAPACITY BATTERIES
https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOI
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Next Meeting:
Wednesday, Feb.3, 2010
Lunch Served: 11:45 am
Networking Time: 11:45 - 12:00 Noon
Program: 12:05 - 1:00 pm
Location:
Palmer Moose Lodge
1136 S. Cobb St.
Catered by:
Karen Harris - Alaska Garden Gate B&B
Menu:
Chicken Tikka over Cous Cous
Greek Salad
Pita Bread and Hummus
Buttered carrots
Frosted spice cake
Program: Dave Hansen - Mat-Su Borough - Presentation of the Matsu Borough Economic Development Plan
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Jody King - Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) of Alaska - Government Contracting
Spotlight: Susan Churchill - March of Dimes
Welcome and Announcements - Chamber President, Sue Welton, First National Bank Alaska
Greeter: Susan Churchill - March of Dimes
50/50: Ruth Villanueva - In-Fu-Sion Boutique
50/50 Total: 11 marbles and the starting amount will be $46
Tickets! Tickets! Tickets!
8 for $5
3 for $2
1 for $1
Program: $4.00
Lunch: $13.00
Door Prizes
Looking for more ways to increase your business exposure? Bring a door prize to the Chamber Luncheon. Please note, in order to keep our program to 1 hour and accommodate your work schedules, we do limit door prizes to 5. All items brought to the meeting after our initial 5 will be carried over to our next meeting. Thanks for your support!
Next Meeting: Wednesday, Feb.10, 2010
Program: The Economic Impact of the Rail belt extension in the Mat-Su Borough by former Anchorage Mayor Rick Mystrom
Business Spotlight: Rhonda Pressler - Morris Communications
Location:
Palmer Moose Lodge
1136 S. Cobb St.
Catered by:
Karen Harris - Alaska Garden Gate B&B
Menu:
Meatloaf
"Loaded" Mashed Potatoes
Peas
Mixed Green Salad
Potato rolls and butter
Dutch Apple Pie
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Chamber Announcements
Annual Meeting - Feb. 24, 2010
The Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce will be holding it's Annual meeting, Wednesday, February 24th. This year we will have a festive Mardi Gras theme and will feature Keynote speaker Neil Fried, State of Alaska Economist, Presentation of the GPCC Pioneer awards and the election of 3 new board members.
Mardi Gras Menu: Jambolaya Fried Chicken Okra Corn and peppers Shrimp Cocktail Spinach salad with strawberries Bread pudding with Bourbon sauce
Lunch $15.00
Chamber Office Hours from 2/10 -2/22:
Week of 2/08/10-2/12/10
Monday: Open 8-5pm
Tuesday: Open 8-5pm
Wednesday: Open 9-11am and 2-5pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 2-5pm
Week of 2/15/10-2/19/10
Monday: 2-5pm
Wednesday: Open 9-11am and 2-5pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 2-5pm
Week of 2/22/10-2/26/10
Monday: Noon-5pm
Resuming regular operating hours on Tuesday
Candidates Wanted for the Palmer Chamber Board of Directors:
We are looking for interested members to become part of a dynamic group to promote the Greater Palmer area by running for your chamber board to help guide the Chamber. Candidate forms and information are available palmerchamber.org or click here to download and due by 2/4/10.
For more information please call Marcie at 745-9128 or your chamber office 745-2880.
Pioneer Award Nominations
The Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce takes great pride in nominating and presenting the Pioneer Award each year.
The Pioneer Award was established in 1986 as the Chamber's highest form of recognition.
Qualifications:
1. Must be a member of The Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce.
2. To have served the Palmer Chamber and the Palmer community with distinction.
3. Long-term commitment should be a high consideration.
If you would like to nominate someone for this award please visit our website to download the nomination form or click here. Nominations are due by Feb. 3, 2010
E-News
Got an event? Make sure to get it in our E-News.
To get exactly what you want in the Weekly E-News please submit your exact copy in a plain text, e-mail form only to director@palmerchamber.org
Who, What When Where Why and How Much: Include the member name, event or offer, date, time and place, short description, contact information, what's the benefit, why attend, etc. To publish exactly what you want it to say.
We often cannot copy and paste from other formats such as PDFs or E-News templates. This will save time and get more responses for YOU!
Business Spotlight Openings for 2010
Do you wish to update the Palmer Chamber membership on your product or service? Do you have an important message? Reserve today by calling the Chamber office at 745-2880. Now scheduling March and April
Business Spotlight: 5 minutes
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Palmer Through the Looking Glass
February 26th & 27th
 For years, Alice in Wonderland books and movies have sparked the imaginations of children and adults with their spirit of the fabulous, the fantastic, the wonderful. We'd like to capture the spirit of Alice in Wonderland in downtown Palmer this February 26th and 27th when Palmer goes Through the Looking Glass! Want to get involved? Below are some activities we are hoping to include. If you or your business would like to host any of these events, or if you have any other ideas, please contact Katie at Fireside Books: 745-2665 or Katie@goodbooksbadcoffe.com. To be included in our publicity materials, please commit by Jan. 29th.
Art ContestArt Contest for Teens
Organizer and 2 Chaperones
Venue
Judges Coloring Contest for Kids
Organizer and 2 Chaperones
Venue
Arts Materials
Judges Trivia Contest W/ Playing Cards(The idea: Each participating vendor has cards to hand out to anyone who correctly answers a trivia question. Prizes go to the contestants with the best hands.)
Lots of participating vendors Tea Party
Venue
Decorations
Food
Someone to Organize
Games and Activities
Volunteers Crazy Hair & Face Painting Competition(Hairdressers/face painters recruit models and invent the designs. Each team will be given packet with surprise items from Wonderland to incorporate in their designs. Prizes go to the artists and to the models.)
Venue
Prizes
Judges
Organizer
Posters
Participants Impromptu Skits(We're hoping to have Alice in Wonderland-themed theater events erupt spontaneously in various locations on one or both days of the event.)
Up to five venues Nonsense Poetry at Fireside Books
Teachers to recruit poets
Podium
Please contact me with any other ideas you may have! I look forward to hearing from you.
Katie with Fireside Books
(907) 745-2665 katie@goodbooksbadcoffee.com
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GPCC Member Annoucements
Nu-2-U Fashions Has Relocated
NU-2U FASHIONS HAS OPENED IN NEW LOCATION!!! OFF PALMER/WASILLA HWY @ BRENTWOOD PLAZA NEXT DOOR TO LAKES MEDICAL AND NEXT TO MATSU SERVICES...HAVING SALES FOR XMAS...ROAD FRONTAGE AT LIGHT SHENNUM & PALMER/WASILLA HWY... KIDDY KORNER FROM NORTHSTAR BAKERY COME SEE US!!!!!!!!! Call 907-715-8141 visit NU-2-U Fashion on facebook or www.myspace.com/nu2ufashion
Jr. Achievement Bowl-A-Thon
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 2009United 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!
Make someone's life better.
Starting with your own.2500 S. Woodworth Loop · Palmer · www.matsuregional.comJoin Our Healthy Woman Fair at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center on February 13.
Celebrate life by staying healthy. Bring your friends, daughters, and sisters and join us February 13. Free health screenings, important education and fun exhibits, all to support a healthy body, mind and spirit. For every stage of a woman's life, from graduates to grandmas, we're building one healthy valley. Saturday, February 13 · 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Healthy Woman Fair at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center FREE and open to the public. No appointment necessary. Healthy Woman is a free resource from Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. Monthly events support a healthy body, mind and spirit for women and those they love. Membership is free, and the benefits last a lifetime. For more information about Healthy Woman or the Healthy Woman Fair, visit www.matsuregional.com or call 861-6849. New Healthy Woman members will be automatically entered into a drawing for FREE door prizes during the event! B u i l d i n g o n e h e a l t h y V a l l e ySPONSORED BY Activities and Screenings include: - Glucose and cholesterol checks - Cardiac and diabetes risk assessments - Weight management information Blood work requires a 12-hour fast for best results. - Engaging presentations on self-care and family wellness - Tours of the Imaging Department
"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
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