Spookalicious. 19th Annual Pie & Dessert Auction THANK YOU!!! November Soldotna Professional Pharmacy Best Group Costume Winners

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1 Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Sterling Hwy. Soldotna, AK (907) Presorted Std. US Postage PAID Soldotna, AK Permit #5 November 2013 facebook.com/soldotnachamberofcommerce facebook.com/soldotnaalaska Community Partners Soldotna s Community Partners - Developing Soldotna s Future 19th Annual Pie & Dessert Auction Spookalicious DIAMOND PLATINUM Judy Joseph Best Individual Costume Winner Soldotna Professional Pharmacy Best Group Costume Winners GOLD THANK YOU!!! SILVER Media Partners Arby s Aspen Hotels First National Bank Alaska Homer Electric Association Kenai River Professional Guide Association Lambe, Tuter & Wagner, CPAs Sweeney s Clothing Tesoro Wells Fargo Bank This year s auction was a great success! Thank you to everyone who attended, donated and volunteered. The Chamber scholarship program and community events wouldn t exist without your support and dedication! More info on this event and a full list of donors can be found inside your newsletter. Be sure to check out our Facebook Page for more pictures! Best Dessert - Hayley Bowen, Poison Apple Cake The views and opinions expressed in the advertisements are not necessarily endorsed or reflective of the views of the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce.

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3 2013 Board of Directors Jim Stogsdill - President Fish Happens Guide Service, Becky Hutchinson - Secretary/Treasurer Alaska USA FCU, Ryan Kapp Edward Jones Investments, Janet Pope Natron Air, Mary Hart GCI, Esther Chambers Freedom Realty, Robert Ruffner Kenai Watershed Forum, Sherri Nyitrai Alaska Family Medical Clinic, Steve Horn Kenai Peninsula College, Steve Manley Wells Fargo Bank, Becky Foster Foster Construction, Shanon Hamrick Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council (KPTMC), CHAMBER & VISITOR CENTER STAFF Sterling Hwy. Soldotna, AK Phone (907) Fax (907) Michelle Glaves Executive Director michelle@soldotnachamber.com January Yeager Project Coordinator january@soldotnachamber.com Katie Jacobson Member Services Coordinator katie@soldotnachamber.com Tami Murray Visitor Center Coordinator tami@soldotnachamber.com Maile Hanson Bookkeeper maile@soldotnachamber.com RIVER CITY PULLTABS 131 Warehouse Avenue, Soldotna Rebecca Hanson - Store Manager #485 Luncheon Schedule NOVEMBER 2013 RSVP Required to or register online Wednesday, November 6: Joint Chamber Luncheon - Kenai Peninsula Foundation at the Kenai Visitor Center. Wednesday, November 13: Joint Chamber Luncheon - Mayor Dan Sullivan, Municipality of Anchorage at the Soldotna Sports Center. Tuesday, November 19: TBA Tuesday, November 26: No Chamber Luncheon - Happy Thanksgiving! Questions - Call Soldotna Chamber Lunch-$13, Joint Chamber Lunch-$15. Open to the public. November 2013 Community Calendar Nov 2: Kenai Peninsula Orchestra Fall Family Concert - FREE admission. Kenai Central High, 3pm. Nov 2: HEA Energy Fair from 10am - 4pm, Kenai Middle School. FREE event! Nov 9: KWF s Spirit of our Rivers Gala at 7pm, Challenger Learning Center in Kenai. Hosted reception, wine pull, and other special surprises. Cocktails, hors d oeuvres, live music and dancing. All proceeds benefit the programs of the Kenai Watershed Forum. To purchase tickets, please contact Josselyn O Connor x1201 or josselyn@ kenaiwatershed.org. Nov 16: What Women Want Fall Expo at Soldotna High School - For vendor space: call Lupine at Nov 16: Boys and Girls Club Auction - Doors open at 6pm, Kenai Sears Mall. For tickets call Nov 29: 3rd Annual T200 Turkey Trot, 2-4pm. 5K & 10K Races, Soldotna. All proceeds from the races will benefit Interact and the T Visit our website, visitsoldotna.com and click the Community Calendar to view a complete list of local events or to submit your own! Strong chamber = Strong business community The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center appreciates your membership referrals and participation. Please direct membership referrals, questions or suggestions to katie@ soldotnachamber.com or

4 A Special Thank You To Our Pie Auction Donors Advanced Physical Therapy Airport Equipment Rental aksupperclub Alaska ACES Alaska Berries Alaska Cab Alaska Fashion Tackle Alaska Railroad Corporation Alaska Rivers Company Alaska Salmon Leather Co. Alaska WildGear Alaska Wildland Adventures Anchorage Courtyard by Marriott Bear Creek Winery Bear Mountain Lodge Bear Paw Adventures Best Transit Mix BP Burger Bus Candy Bouquet Chevron Chic Boutique Chris Druesedow, Keller Williams Realty Christy Weber, Redoubt Realty Ciri Alaska Tourism Coca Cola Of Alaska Colton Underground Sprinklers Credit Union 1 Advanced Physical Therapy - Haley Bowen AK Supper Club - Paul & Angela Warner Alaska Berries - Brian Olson Aspen Suites Hotel - Maranda Burlison Barb Blakeley Bear Mountain Lodge - Angela McGahan Cakealicious - Andrea Bock Dagmar Mayu & Stacy Lister Fine Thyme - Bobbi Stelljes First American Title - Laura West Hey Good Lookin - Michelle Williams High Adventure Air - Susan Dowell Judy Platz Kelly Tautfest Lori Hughes Carri Ann Pratt Melissa Duffy Esther Chambers Michelle Williams Robyn Sullens Davis Block and Concrete Dairy Queen ERA Alaska Fat Olive s Restaurant Foster Construction Four D Carpet One Fred Meyer Gallery Lodge GCI H2Oasis Hey Wire Jewelry Home Depot Homestead Restaurant Hutchings Auto Group Jamie Taylor Photography Jimmy Kimmel Live Jo Shaw Photography JTAK Food Safety Jumpin Junction Kenai River Brewing Kenai River Raven Kenai River Woodworking KIDS Center - Bend, OR Kenai River Sportfishing Association KSRM Radio Group MH Designs Moose s Tooth Morris Communications - Our Dessert Chefs - - Our Helping Hands - Shanon Hamrick Angela McGahan Jessica Mahan Janet Pope Kayla Hanson Mykel s Restaurant Natron Air North Country Halibut Charters Northcountry Fair Odie s Deli & Espresso Orca Theatre Peninsula Clarion Phormation Chiropractic Pizza Boys Pratt Museum Princess Cruises Putters Wild SaddleBrooke One Golf Courses Sherrie Dahlen - Pampered Chef Consultant Snug Harbor Seafoods Sportsman s Warehouse Stanley Chrysler Stanley Ford Sweeney s Clothing Tammy s Flowers & Gifts Tesoro Alaska Thompson s Log Gift & Jewelry Timber Bay B&B Trustworthy Hardware Tustumena 200 Vida! Wasabi s Restaurant Kenai Catering - Bobbi England Kenai Peninsula Fisherman s Assoc. - Megan Smith Kenai River Brewing - Wendi Dutcher Loraine Cruse Lori Hughes Natron Air - Janet Pope Odie s Deli & Espresso - Melodie Symington Pegge Erkeneff Safeway Stores - Soldotna Sarah Riley Stewart Title of the Kenai Peninsula - Penny Furnish Tasha Crouse The Cake Lady Valerie Olson Paul McGuire, Auctioneer Matt Wilson, Master of Ceremony Peninsula Artists in Motion (PAM) Member Insert

5 Member Insert Thank you for your support! Proceeds from the Chamber s annual pie auction supports many of the community events facilitated by the Soldotna Chamber, as well as our local high school scholarship program. Thank you for your contribution and support this year! Soldotna Chamber Scholarships The Soldotna Chamber gives six scholarships each year with a total distribution of $16,000. Three to high school seniors, one to a current college student and two Vera Howarth scholarships. Your contributions tonight help us to continue to provide financial assistance to local youth seeking a higher education. Progress Days Held annually, the 4th weekend in July, this is the largest event of the year for our community! Includes a parade, family activities, dutch oven competition, eagle release, community picnic and now Sawfest! Peninsula Winter Games It s All About the Kids! Every January, for over 30 years, this event has drawn families from all over the Kenai Peninsula. It takes place at the Soldotna Sports Center with free games, food and entertainment for all! Lemonade Day The Soldotna Chamber organizes this nationwide event for our community. Youth learn to set goals, develop a business plan and learn to be future entrepreneurs!

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