 Upcoming GPCC Meetings:
NEXT CHAMBER MEETING
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 11:45 -1:00pm
Location:
The Palmer Moose Lodge
Program: Community Forum
Valley Recycling Center
United Way
City of Palmer
Catered by North Star Bakery
The GPCC meets every Wednesday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm, unless otherwise noted. Please check our website for more details.
Program fee
$3 for members
$5 for non-members
Lunch $13.00
Ask about our
Meal Deal Special!
Chamber 50/50 Raffle
-$274 – 8 Marbles to start
Tickets! Tickets! Tickets!
8 for $5
3 for $2
1 for $1
MORE MEETING INFO.
 2009 Colony Days leaves the Lunkers in the lurch
2009 Colony Days leaves the Lunkers in the lurch.
This years Colony Days drew tons of people to downtown Palmer to help celebrate and drive the Grotto-Lunkers back in to their caves, one again.
The Winners are:
Mat-Su Trivia Contest:
Richard Jensen
Colony Days Bed Race:
First Place – IBEW
Second Place – Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce
Colony Days Parade
1st Annual Parade Goddess Choice Award – 4C Farm
Overall – 1. North Star Animal Hospital; 2. State Forestry; 3. Denali Gymnastics
Theme “Return of the Grotto-Lunker” – 1. Off Her Rocker and Fireside Books; 2. Nan Potts; 3. Antique Power Club of Alaska
Business – 1. Palmer State Farm; 2. Oborn Marketing; 3. IBEW
Political – 1. Alaska Tea Party; 2. Mat-Su Democrats
Public Safety – 1. Palmer Emergency Services
Family/Children/Pets – 1. Northern Lights Swim; 2. Moms Club of Palmer; 3. Palmer Little League
Vehicle – 1. Al Schadle; 2. Tony Paden; 3. Samson Electric
Fraternal/Royalty – 1. Palmer Elks; 2. AK National Pageant; 3. Civil Air Patrol
Agriculture – 1. Misty Circle; 2. Mat-Su Experimental Station – UAF
Music/Dance: 1. Arctic Predators Dance Team & Superstars
Community Service – 1. Mat-Su Crime Stoppers; 2. Alaska Army National Guard; 3. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
A special Thank you to our judges –
Senator Linda Menard
Dan Pollock
Susanne Stehlick
and Parade Announcers Bill Tull and Melinda Kolivosky
Salmon Gone Wild – Smoked Salmon Contest
Traditional – Mike Obremski
Flavored – Phil Park
Hard Smoked – Scott Wuhlfurd
Other – Steve Harrington (salmon dip)
Overall Best of Show – Mike Obremski
People’s Choice – Phil Park
A special Thank you to our judges –
Susan Cauley
Peter Burchell
Michelle Church
Larry Bell
Debbie Retherford
Bill Mitchell Fun Run
Congratulations to all of are Bill Mitchell Fun Run participates. Please see the attachments below for all the Fun Run Results
Dorothy A. Jones Volunteer of the Year 2008
Dorothy A. Jones Volunteer of the Year 2008
Karl Lund
The Dorothy A. Jones Volunteer of the Year Award was established in 1992 to honor the memory of Dorothy A. Jones, a foremost community leader whose dedicated service helped to improve the quality of life for Mat-Su residents. The award is presented annually at the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon sponsored by The United Way of Mat-Su at the Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce meeting on March 11th, 2009. The 2008 award recipient is Karl Lund. Mr. Lund recently completed his 20th year of service on the Board of Directors for CCS Early Learning. He became a board member in December of 1988 and during his tenure he has shown consistent leadership, provided a thoughtful perspective, advocated for high quality services, helped cast a vision for agency growth, and worked tirelessly on behalf of children and families.
To read more please visit http://www.unitedwaymatsu.org/volunteeroftheyear.php
MORE NEWS
 Friday Flings - Veggies In Motion through Aug. 21
The Friday Flings Farmer’s Market is open across from the Visitor Center from 11 to 6 each Friday through August 21th sporting the Veggies In Motion theme. With support from the Mat Su Health Foundation this theme focuses on healthy eating and living.
"Walk About Palmer" - sign up, get a pedometer, water bottle and a weekly incentive prize from local merchants. Maps showing three walking loops of various durations are available. At the end of the summer, a grand prize will be awarded to the walker with the most Friday steps.
Prizes included a three month gym membership at the Alaska Express Club in Palmer, and a summer subscription of fresh Valley vegetables from the Kenley farm.
The last healthy living component of the Market is scheduled for late July or early August - depending on how the fish are running. At the Great Salmon Giveaway, they’ll be fresh BBQ to sample and more information about how to eat healthy. Stay tuned for updates on this event.
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