Tag: Seldovia Alaska

Thriving Thursdays – Health Insurance Marketplace

| November 9, 2013 | 0 Comments

by Robin Giossi
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Gear up for the SRSA Annual Outdoor Gear Swap!

| November 9, 2013 | 0 Comments

by Damara Burnett

In anticipation of the winter season, the SRSA will be collecting quality, used outdoor gear to be resold at our annual gear swap. This is a great opportunity to sell outdoor recreation items you no longer use . . . . and perhaps pick up something you’ve always wanted! Clean out your closets and pass around some quality outdoor gear to other Seldovians. Winter recreation items will be in high demand (skis, snowboards, skates, boots, coats, sleds) but other items, like camping and fishing gear, are always quickly snagged up!

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How does the swap work? Sellers drop off their gear at the Sea Otter Community Center BEFORE the swap, naming their price on each item. Volunteers take care of the rest. Money and unsold gear can be picked up after 3pm on the day of the swap. (Sellers can choose to keep their profits or donate to the SRSA.)

Two dates to drop off gear: Saturday, November 23rd & 30th from 11-4

Annual Outdoor Gear Swap: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7th @ 11:00 am

A chili and cornbread lunch will also be available at the Swap, with all proceeds to benefit Craig Barnard’s Learn-to-Ski program for kids. (SNACKS!!)

 

Kazakhstan National Dinner – Fundraiser for Close Up!

| November 4, 2013 | 0 Comments

by Vivian Rojas
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Students raising funds for the Washington DC trip with Close Up!

Students raising funds for the Washington DC trip with Close Up!


Chamber Awards Annual Honors

| November 1, 2013 | 0 Comments

by Ian McGaughey

Congratulations to the special honorees whose contributions to Seldovia were noted at last weeks’ Annual Awards Dinner, presented by the Seldovia Chamber of Commerce. It was a terrific event attended by roughly 50 people and included a wide-ranging potluck dinner.
We’re fortunate to have so many giving and talented people in our community.

The award winners for 2013 were:

Rose McInnes - CitizenRose McInnes—Citizen of the Year
Rosanna received nominations from the public noting her work at the Post Office, Library, Music Festival and Ukulele Club. Comments on the nomination forms included the following:  Rose has caused the Post Office to be run efficiently and she is always pleasant and helpful to everyone who needs assistance.  Friendly always, Reliable, Trustworthy.  Empathy and Assistance at Post Office, help, above and beyond.  Rose has contributed much time (volunteerism) at the Library, including [extensive work developing video conferencing and promoting children’s enrichment].   She’s a volunteer stage assistant at Christmas and the Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival, plus her work at Dance Club,  Ukulele Club, Library Volunteer, Library video leader, and her amazing contribution to the OWL program at the library,  which fits every age group. She brings a wonderful example of positive energy to every endeavor.

The McInnes family is no stranger to being honored by the Chamber. Rose’s father, Walter McInnes, was one of the first Old Crabs, back in 1998. Other nominees for the Citizen of the Year honor were Damara Burnett, Tim P. Dillon, Mark Janes, Ian McGaughey and Chaz Nichols.

Tim Dillon - BusinessDillon & Dillon Timber & Log Wrights—Business of the Year
Owners Tim and Ila Dillon were noted for their volunteer work and for providing long-term employment for local residents. This is the second time their business has been recognized with this honor.  Tim and Ila are currently working to create a new pavilion for the waterfront and stay active with their construction business throughout the winter, employing many local workers year-round.

Other local organizations nominated for Business or Non-Profit of the Year were Auntie’s Whole Foods Store, Crabpot Grocery, Creationz and the Sea Otter Community Center.

Benjamin Botero - YouthBenjamin Botero—Youth of the Year
This fifth grade student at Susan B English school received comments on his nominations noting his academic achievements in school, sports and as a tutor helping teach younger kids to read.

Other young people nominated were Travis Barratt, Chance Haller, Taylor Haller, Sage Stanish and all of the kids who make up the Sea Otters at Susan B. English School.

Questions About the new Healthcare Policies and Plans?

| November 1, 2013 | 0 Comments

by Robin Giossi

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Thriving Thursdays – Holidays and Grief

| November 1, 2013 | 0 Comments

by Robin Giossi

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