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12/10/10

Community Meeting Wed 12/15
AP Volunteer Fire/EMS requesting community input on KPB Assembly Ord 2010-42
A meeting is scheduled Wednesday, December 15, beginning at 7PM at the Anchor Point Senior Center. This is an informational meeting to discuss proposed changes to the Anchor Point Fire Service District organizational bylaws. The public is encouraged to attend and give public comment. More information about the proposed bylaw changes can be found on the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s website at www.borough.kenai.ak.us/

Anchor Point Holiday Lighting Contest Judging Dec 28
Three will win a $100 Energy Credit from HEA
The Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Holiday Lighting Contest. A $100 energy credit, sponsored by Homer Electric Association, will be awarded for the best lighting in three categories: residential, business and non-profit. Judging will be on Tuesday, December 28 and everyone within the Anchor Point Fire Service district is eligible. Pick up an entry form at the Anchor Point Visitor Center or the Anchor River Inn store. Entries must be received by 5pm on Tuesday, December 28 to be considered. For more information, contact the Chamber at 907-235-2600.

APCOC Members Elect Two Directors
2011 Chamber Board include new and returning members.
Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce members voted to elect Ray Drake and John Cox to the 2011 Anchor Point Board of Directors. Three candidates were on the ballot to elect for to two board seats. A third seat is available for assignment by the sitting board of directors.

2010 Anchor Point Community Awards Jan 15
Nominations sought from community in 5 categories
The Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2010 Anchor Point Community Awards - an annual event that recognizes the efforts of those special individuals that make Anchor Point a wonderful place to work, live and play. Nominations are accepted in five award categories: Citizen of the Year, Youth of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year and the Golden Deed Award. Nomination forms can be picked up at all Anchor Point businesses. Forms must be returned by Monday, January 3, 2011. The Community Awards presentation will be on Saturday, January 15 at the Anchor River Inn. For more information, please contact the Chamber at 907-235-2600.

05/26/10

Anchor Point Town Talk Features ENSTAR
Discussion of Anchor Point Gasline progress Thursday May 27th
The Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly Town Talk community meeting on Thursday, May 27th beginning at 7PM at the Anchor River Inn. This month's guest presenter will be ENSTAR representatives John Sims and Charlie Pierce with an update on the proposed Anchor Point natural gas line. This event is open to the public and admission is free. For more information, please contact the Anchor Point Chamber at 907-235-2600 or email for more information.

AP Family Fun Fest Committee Plans Bash For Memorial Weekend
Air Force Band of the Pacific Top Cover returns for Saturday Concert
Anchor Point will host its annual Memorial Weekend Family Fun Festival May 28-31. Events include a free community barbeque on Friday and Saturday, games for the whole family Saturday afternoon and a performance by the world renowned Air Force Band of the Pacific. Pancake breakfast will be available Saturday through Monday at the Anchor Point Senior Center, as well as events at the Virl "PA" Haga VFW post 10221 and cemetery ceremonies in Homer, Anchor Point and Ninilchik. Click here for a complete schedule of events for the weekend. The Anchor Point Memorial Weekend Family Fun Festival is sponsored by Pioneer Natural Resources, the community of Anchor Point, family and friends.

Lauren A crew wins SPSA Saltwater Fishing Tourney

Winners split $956.25
The five member crew of the fishing vessel Lauren A were the grand prize winners of the 2010 So. Peninsula Sportsmans Association Saltwater King Salmon Fishing Tournament, held this weekend in Anchor Point. A total of 23 fishing vessels were registered for the tournament. The winner of the boat auction was Beth Finney.

04/15/10

Anchor Point Community Clean Up Day is May 1

The snow has finally started to recede and now is the time to clean up and get ready for the summer! Join us for the annual Anchor Point Clean Up Day, Saturday May 1. Sponsored by BP and the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Trash bags are available at the Anchor Point Visitors Center starting April 20. Not sure where to begin? Contact the Anchor Point Chamber at 235-2600 for locations or to help with spring cleaning at the Visitor Center.

Join us for Town Talk - Thursday, April 29

April's featured speaker - Bill Walker for Governor
Anchor Point Chamber hosts the first of our Town Talk meetings on Thursday, April 29, starting at 7PM at the Anchor River Inn.
April's Town Talk will feature speaker Bill Walker, candidate for Alaska Governor:

BIO: Bill Walker is a lifelong Alaskan. He was born in Fairbanks and raised in Delta Junction and Valdez. He celebrated Alaska's Statehood, helped his family recover from their devastating losses in the '64 earthquake, worked out of three labor unions in constructing the TransAlaska Pipeline and served as Mayor of Valdez at the age of 27. He and his wife, Donna, then went on to law school and own their own law practice here in Anchorage where they have lived for over twenty years. Bill's specializes in oil and gas and municipal law and serves as the general counsel/project manager for the Alaska Gasline Port Authority. Bill's efforts to accomplish the building of the All-Alaska Gasline began even before he was mayor. He is running for governor and has received the endorsement of long time All Alaska Gasline advocate, Governor Wally Hickel.

2nd Quarter 2010 Youth Extra Curricular Grant Recipient Announced
3rd Quarter deadline is June 1

Congratulations to the Chapman School wrestling team as the recipients of the 2nd quarter 2010 Youth Extra Curricular Grant. The next application period for the 2010 3rd Quarter grant is March 1-June 1. Grants of $250 are awarded quarterly to benefit youth living in the Anchor Point Fire Service area for use in particiapating in extracurricular activiites such as sports, music and educational activities. For more information or to pick up an application, please stop by the Anchor Point Chamber office or call 235-2600.

KPEDD Business Survey

The Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District is requesting your participatin in a business survey to identify the gaps or barriers to economic development in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. The 15-minute survey is open to all Borough residents and business owners. Results of this survey wil be used to analyze the business climateof the Borough and help the economic development district better assist your needs. Surveys are available online at the KPEDD website and then by clicking on the "KP Gap Analysis Survey" link on the left of the page. Survey will be available until May 15, 2010.

Our 2010 Membership Drive Continues!
Welcome New Members:

• Alaskan Wilderness Etchings,
• CappyMoo Media
• Catch Alaska Saltwater Charters,
• Anchor Point Enterprises
• The Local Cafe and Pizzaria
  

03/15/10

What a Rondi!
Anchor Point Wraps up 2010-Let's Rondi Again celebration
The Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce would like to say a hearty thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers, donors and participants for this year's Anchor Point Snow Rondi. Our weather was typically wintery, but the reception was as warm as we could ever hope for. The Thursday Snow Rondi Benefit Auction exceeded the anticipated goal of $2,000, the Ken Wardwell Pool Tournament held a number of surprises with an impressive 22 entrants, and the Saturday and Sunday events drew very cold-hearty crowds of spectators and participants. Congratulations to our Snow Rondi button winner Tim White of KTGL for holding the winning button. The Chamber is already making plans for next year's Snow Rondi, if you have suggestions for next year's event, please contact the Anchor Point Chamber office at (907) 235-2600

02/25/10

Snow Rondi Special Edition - Part IV

ARE YOU READY TO RONDI?

If you've been following along, you know what today is....the start of THE highlight event of the winter season: "2010 - Let's Rondi Again!"

We're ready to Rondi at the Anchor Point Chamber! This year's Snow Rondi is Feb 25-28, and the weekend of fun continues on Sunday Day 4 with great winter activities for the whole family!

Beginning at 9:00AM, start your day at the Anchor Point Senior Center - enjoy a delicious breakfast to keep you going through the long day.

At 12noon get ready for plenty of ZOOOOOOOM as the Big Kids start off the snowmachine events at Griner's Pit. Then at 1PM, it's the little kids turn to show off their stuff on the snow.

Do you like things that go BOOOOOOM? Then you will enjoy the fun at the Mountain Man Classic. Competition starts at 2PM at the gun range. All competitors must attend the gun safety meeting at 1PM to participate.

At 5:30PM, head back to the Anchor River Inn for the closing of our Snow Rondi festival and cheer on the winners of the weekend activities. BUT....did you remember to buy a Snow Rondi button? You better hurry~Sunday afternoon at the awards presentation is the drawing for the Split the Jackpot. Just $2 per button (buttons must be present to win)...think of what your investment can return! Buttons are available at local Anchor Point businesses or at the Chamber office.

02/24/10

Snow Rondi Special Edition - Part III

ARE YOU READY TO RONDI?

Have you made your weekend plans yet? Make sure they include THE highlight event of the winter season: "2010 - Let's Rondi Again!"

We're ready to Rondi at the Anchor Point Chamber! This year's Snow Rondi is Feb 25-28, and the fun continues on Saturday Day 3 with great winter activities for the whole family!

Beginning at 9:00AM, start your day at the Anchor Point Senior Center - enjoy a delicious breakfast to keep you going through the long day.

Then at 10:30AM - the annual Snow Rondi Parade. From one end of town to the other, join us to celebrate our Snow Rondi. (We still have room for marchers and floats - contact the Chamber to sign up). Starting at Petro Express and ending at the Anchor River Inn Store.

Activies begin promptly after the parade at Chapman School with nordic events, ice bowling, a pinewood derby, and the ever popular snow shoe softball tournament. We'll be playing well into the afternoon, so be sure to keep energized with a stop into the Visitor Center for snacks provided by Girl Scout Troop 515, or get a cup of hot cocoa from the Anchor Point Public Library booth.

Then get ready to party in the evening to the sounds of 8 Mile Band at the VFW, or peek into the final heat of the Texas Hold'Em Tournament finals at the Anchor River Inn. It's too late to join the tournament, but tables will be available for open play.

02/17/10

Snow Rondi Special Edition - Part II

ARE YOU READY TO RONDI? It's coming up fast..just a few short days until THE highlight event of the winter season: "2010 - Let's Rondi Again!"

We're ready to Rondi at the Anchor Point Chamber! This year's Snow Rondi is Feb 25-28, and the competition begins in earnest on Day 2 with the Ken Wardwell Pool Tournament, beginning Friday at 7pm at the Anchor River Inn.

Are you a pool shark or a minnow? Test your billiard skills with the best players in and around the Anchor Point area. Entry fee is $20 and players must be registered in time for the player auction on Thursday.

Not an pool player but still want to get in on the action? Bid up the high ball during the Pool Player Auction on Thursday night during the Snow Rondi Benefit Auction!

And for the kids - or those who are kids at heart - you can enjoy a free movie at Chapman School from 6 to 8pm on Friday. This year's film is Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Rated G. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

02/15/10

Snow Rondi Special Edition - Part I

ARE YOU READY TO RONDI? We're ready to Rondi at the Anchor Point Chamber! This year's Snow Rondi is Feb 25-28, and we kick off the festivities with the ever-popular Snow Rondi Benefit Auction - Thursday, Feb 25 at the Anchor River Inn.

The Snow Rondi auction is the Chamber's "FUN"-raiser to benefit the annual Snow Rondi celebration and we need your help. The Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce is looking for donations of local products and services to showcase for silent and outcry bidding. Donations to past auctions have included gift certificates, charters, knives, pizzas, topsoil, mounted fish...you name it, and we’ve had it! Our goal for this year's auction is to raise $2,000 to fund the 2010-Let's Rondi Again celebration.

For more information, or to donate an auction item, please contact the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce at 907-235-2600 or stop by the Chamber office Monday-Friday 10-4pm. Item pick up is available with advance notice. Auction donation forms are available to download at from the Chamber website. You can also download the current Snow Rondi schedule of events online!

02/05/10

It's 2010 - Let's Rondi Again!
Anchor Point Snow Rondi celebration starts Feb 25
Mark your calendars, you don't want to miss out on any of the action of the 2010 Anchor Point Snow Rondi - February 25-28. This year's theme is "Rondi 2010-Let's Rondi Again". Join the community of Anchor Point for a weekend of fun for the whole family with games, a parade, prizes and more! Official programs and buttons will be available starting Monday February 8 at Anchor Point businesses and at the Chamber of Commerce. Official button artwork by Alyssa Nehren-Rawls, 5th grade, Chapman School.

Anchor Point Community Award Winners
The Anchor Point Community Awards banquet was held Saturday, January 23rd at the Anchor River Inn. The Anchor Point Chamber was honored to recognize these the people and businesses that made extraordinary contributions to our community this past year: Citizen of the Year: Margie Youngman, Senior Citizen of the Year: Vi Hall, Student of the Year: Taylor Ellison, Business of the Year: Anchor Point Supply, Employee of the Year: Gerri Eskelson, Golden Deed Award: Milli Martin, Community Beautification: Aurora Taxes and Lighthouse Community Assembly, Christmas Lighting: Bruce and Julie Babbitt, Anchor Point Volunteer Fire and EMS, Thurmonds Auto. The Chamber congratulates this year’s recipients. Nominations for 2010 awards will begin in December.

01/05/10

Deadline for Nominations is Jan 8
Submit your choice for the 2009 Anchor Point Community Awards today!
The January 8 deadline for award nominations is just around the corner. Please don't wait another minute! Recognize a friend, employee, colleague or local business for their contributions to Anchor Point this past year: nominate them for a 2009 Anchor Point Community Award. These awards will be presented at the annual banquet on January 23rd. Nominees will be selected in five categories: Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Youth of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year and Employee of the Year. Nominations must be received at the Chamber office by 5PM Friday, January 8, 2010. Nomination forms are available:
· Anchor Point Post Office
· Anchor Point Library
· Anchor Point Senior Center
· Anchor Point Chamber office
· or download forms from the APCOC website.

Great Alaska Sportsman Show April 8-11
APCOC is looking for community representatives to help staff the Anchor Point Chamber booth at the Great Alaska Sportsman Show in April. This is a great opportunity to promote the community, as well as put you in contact with hundreds potential customers. Space is limited - please contact the Anchor Point Chamber office at 907-235-2600 for more information.

Extra Curricular Grant Program
Congratulations to Rebekah Ruzicka, winner of the 2009 4th quarter Chamber Extracurricular Activity Grant. Miss Ruzicka will be representing the Anchor Point community on the trail at the 2010 Junior Iditarod. The next application period for the 2010 1st Quarter grant is January 1-March 1. Grants of $250 are awarded quarterly for students K-12 living in the Anchor Point Fire Service area for use in participating in extracurricular activities such as sports, music and educational activities. For more information or to pick up an application, please stop by the Anchor Point Chamber office or call 235-2600.

12/17/09

APCOC Now on Social Networking Site
Anchor Point is now on Facebook. Search for 'Anchor Point, AK' and click on the 'Become a Fan' icon at the top to become a fan of the new APCOC Facebook page.

12/15/09

APCOC Holiday Lighting Contest
Get into the holiday spirit with the annual Anchor Point Chamber holiday lighting contest. Enter to be judged in one of three categories: Residential, Business or Non-Profit. Winners in each catagory will receive a $100 energy credit from Homer Electric, to be presented at the Anchor Point Community Awards banquet on January 23rd. Pick up contest forms at local Anchor Point businesses, at the Chamber or you can click here download forms from the APCOC website. Contest entry forms must be received at the Chamber office by 5:00 PM December 29 to be eligible.

Nominations now open for the 2010 Anchor Point Community Awards
Recognize a friend, employee, colleague or local business for their contributions to Anchor Point: nominate them for a 2010 Anchor Point Community Award. These awards will be presented at the annual banquet on January 23rd. Nominees will be selected in one of five catagories: Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Youth of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year and Employee of the Year. Nominations must be received at the Chamber office by 5PM Friday, January 8, 2010. Nomination forms are available at the Anchor Point Post Office, Library, Senior Center, Chamber office or click here to download forms from the APCOC website.

12/10/09

APCOC launches 'The Resolution - Online'

Information from the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce is now available as a weekly email for current APCOC member and the public. Subscribe to our weekly enewsletter.