Next Meeting:

Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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.

Program:  Community Forum, Mat-Su Borough, City of Palmer, Mat-Su Borough School District

Business Spotlight:  Janet Kincaid, The Annex

Greeter:

50/50:  Pete Christopher, Mat-Su Miners

Program: $4.00

Lunch: $14.00

Soup & Salad: $7.00.

50/50 Total: $0.00 with 11 Marbles

8 tickets for $5.00

3 tickets for $2.00

1 ticket for $1.00

Market your business by bringing a door prize to our next Chamber Luncheon.

Upcoming Meetings:

February 8, 2012 - Bonnie Quill, Mat-Su Convention and Visitors Bureau

February 15, 2012 - Make Alaska Competitive Coalition

February 22, 2012 - BREAKFAST AT RUSTY'S, 8AM, Julie Nolen, AK SBDC

Chamber Announcements:

OUR ANNUAL MEETING IS ON FEBRUARY 29, 2012.

We are now accepting nominations for the Board of Directors.
Deadline for submissions is February 15, 2012.
The nomination/profile form can be downloaded here:

Nomination/Profile Form

We are also accepting nominations for the Pioneer Award.
Deadline for submissions is February 08, 2012.
The nomination form and criteria can be downloaded here:

Pioneer Award

Member Announcements: 

Edward Jones
Free Educational Seminar...
Retire your way!  Whatever you decide, you need to be financially prepared.  We can help.  together we will explore:

-How to organize and record your financial assets

-How to set realistic goals for retirement spending

- How to determine if you're on track to reach your goals

- What to do if you're not where you'd like to be

Date:  Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Time:  5:30 - 6:30 pm
Location:  Edward Jones Office, 642 S Alaska St, Suite 108, Palmer
RSVP:  Tammy Bruce 746-1175 by Friday, February 10
Refreshments will be served.

Wayland Baptist University - Valley Center
Registration for Spring Term begins Jan. 30th. Spring Term begins Feb. 20th and ends May 12th.
The Valley Center is located at the intersection of the Palmer- Wasilla Highway and the Parks Highway in Wasilla. Wayland is regionally accredited and offers both classroom and on-line academic programs at the associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree levels. Wayland specializes in efficient and economical degree completion programs for working adults, military members and other non-traditional students by providing evening courses, personalized class sizes, and applicable academic credit for work experience. Degrees offered are: Associate of Applied Science, Associates of Arts, Bachelor of Applied Science, with majors in Applied Science, Business Administration, Justice Administration, Human Services, Management, Early Childhood Development, and Religion, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Christian Ministry, Master of Education/Secondary Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Management, Master of Public Administration, and Master of Christian Ministry.
Contact Wayland Baptist University Valley Center 907-373-4828 for more information.

Palmer Museum of History and Art
The Palmer Museum is excited to share a great lineup of workshops for the community, scheduled to take place in the coming months.  Sponsored in part by a generous grant from the Alaska State Council of the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, we've brought in a number of local artists, each with a particular craft to share. From fiber art to basket weaving, silk painting to native skin sewing, there are a lot of fun classes to choose from.  Space is limited so register soon. For more information and to download a registration form, visit our website at: http://www.palmermuseum.org/workshops/

Courtesy of Turkey Red
Join in the sharing and celebration. Saturday, February 4, 6-9 pm, A “Made in ALASKA” Taste Fest at the Palmer Depot, $25.00 with pre-paid reservations, $30.00 at the door, $15.00 children 12 and under. Space is limited. Call Turkey Red for pre-paid reservations at 746-5544.
Enjoy Pâtés – Sausages - Salamis – Porchetta – Coppa – Pancetta – Speck Tirolese and Jambon Royal
Ten renowned chefs will be spending the week in Palmer learning the art of sausage making and charcuterie with François Vecchio, master “Salumiere” and Nate Burris, owner of Mat-Valley Meats. They will break, bone, and trim farm-raised pigs from Terry Van Wyhe of Kenny Lake.
Dozens of the best classic recipes will be made, served, and tasted for your pleasure and enjoyment. Accompaniments and beverages will be provided by Alex Papasavas, owner of Turkey Red.  Beer and wine $5.00.

Fireside Books
"Fireside bookseller's debut novel makes its way around the world and lands in Palmer."
Just weeks after Alaskan author Eowyn Ivey's debut novel The Snow Child hit #1 on the Norway bestseller list, it is set to arrive at Fireside Books in Palmer.
February 1, Fireside Books will host a book release party with Ivey at Colony Inn in Palmer from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Customers who prepay for the book at the store receive a free Snow Child tote bag, while supplies last.
For the past eight years, Ivey has worked as a bookseller at Fireside Books. Little, Brown & Company is publishing her debut novel this month in the United States and Canada, and it is already receiving international attention. Barnes & Noble has selected it for its Spring 2012 Discover Great Writers, and The Christian Science Monitor named it the #1 book to watch for in 2012. Oprah Magazine listed The Snow Child as one of ten must read books of the month.

Arkose Brewery
Growlers & Pint Glasses Have Arrived!
Thank you for your patience! New Growlers & Pint Glasses have arrived at the brewery and are available at our tasting room "The Growler Cache".
We have heard that the use of glass growlers by beer patrons is estimated to have stopped over 1 billion cans and bottles from going into the trash each year.
Special thanks goes out to our customers Ryan and Devin who volunteered to lend a hand to help unload the freight truck! Now that is supporting your local brewery!
Winter Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturdays: Noon to 5 p.m.
Tours every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m.
Closed Sundays, Mondays, and Holidays
"Like" us on Facebook.com/ARKOSEBEER
Discover Freshness at Arkose
Located behind the Alaska State Fair Grounds in the City of Palmer Commercial Center.
Take E. Inner Springer Loop (tuns into Outer Springer Loop) to S. Eklutna, to E. Steel Loop.

Alaska Club
The Alaska Club Fitness Tip of the Week:
Avoid eating within 3 hours before bedtime. Get your energy when you need it most which is when you are active during the day.

Alaska Avalanche Are Back In Town
The boys are back in town for three big games at the end of January.  Come out to the MTA Events Center and root them on as they continue to impress in the North American Hockey League.  The next three home games are:

Thursday, January 26, 7:00 pm, MTA Events Center vs Fairbanks

Friday, January 27, 7:30 pm, MTA Events Center vs Fairbanks

Saturday, January 28, 7:30 pm, MTA Events Center vs Fairbanks

Silvertip Design
Silvertip Design is offering Colony Christmas garments at close-out prices as a remembrance of the fantastic 2011 event.  The long sleeve tee is now only $10 and the awesomely rugged hoodies are just $20.  Stop by Silvertip Design at 421 S. Alaska St (formerly ACE Hardware) Mon-Fri 10-6 or Sat 10-4 and pick up yours!  Thanks
- Judy

Alaska Avalanche Hockey Club 

The Alaska Avalanche are in our 7th year here in the Valley, second year in Palmer, and we are in 1st Place in our Division going into the last half of the Season. I would like to offer to Chamber member the opportunity to sponsor a player. We have 23 players, but we have 8 remaining who could be sponsored by your company. Here is how it works, for $750 we put your name on the back of the Home jersey of a player, and we give you that jersey at the end of the season. It is really special to have a game worn Jersey of a player with your name on it to hang in your place of business to show your support of the program. Your company will also be mentioned at each game as a jersey sponsor. Please contact me, Mark Lee @ 907-354-4430 to get you set up. This is only one of many ways you can support the Avalanche I can forward to you by email, or in person the total sponsorship packages available.