The speaker for next Wednesday’s luncheon is Capt. Mark Thielenhaus of the Salvation Army in Homer, who will be talking about their programs. The luncheon will begin at noon at the Anchor River Inn.
This year’s officers have been elected and the results are as follows: Paul Voeller, president; Duane Harvey, vice president; Julie Engebretsen. treasurer; Jan Gladish, recording secretary; and Kathy McMurray, corresponding secretary.
The board is starting to work on Snow Rondi 2007. If anyone is interested in helping out with the various events such as bingo or snowshoe baseball, please call 235-2600.
The chamber is gearing up for the Awards Banquet Jan. 13. Please be thinking about the people and businesses in our community that you would like to nominate for the awards. The categories are Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Youth of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year and Employee of the Year. Also, the chamber is looking for recommendations for a “Golden Deed Award.”
The chamber also is accepting nominations for businesses and residences that are exceptionally well decorated for the holidays. Sponsored by Homer Electric Association, an award of $100 energy credit will be given in each category. Nominations, including name, address and phone number, should be submitted to the chamber by calling 235-2600, e-mailing apcoc@xyz.net, or by filling out a nomination form available at local businesses.
Beta Sigma Phi
Santa Claus is coming to town. Beta Sigma Phi’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting with caroling and cookies will be Dec. 9 at 2 p.m., starting at Chapman School. Children young and old are always welcome. It is always a treat. Every child gets a treat from Santa. Thank you to Homer Electric Association for getting the lights prepared.
Disaster Response
The Anchor Point Disaster Response Program is all about readiness, people helping people, rescuer safety and doing the greatest good for the greatest number. For more information, call the Anchor Point Senior Center at 235-2600.
Anchor Point Senior Citizen Center
Bingo is held every Friday at 7 p.m.
CERT
The Community Emergency Response Team will have its Christmas Party at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Anchor Point Senior Center. Bring a treat to share, drinks will be provided. Contact Rachel at 235-7786 with any questions. CERT training alert: A number of you have expressed an interest in attending additional search and rescue training. To facilitate this interest, Sgt. Dunn, the trooper commander at the Anchor Point Station, is checking into setting up a class. He’s been busy working on the logistics for a class for late January or early February.
VFW Post 10221
Happy holidays from Post 10221. Steak night is Saturday from 6-8 p.m. After dinner, tune up those pipes and grab a mic for karaoke with Tom starting at 9 p.m. Monday Night is taco night. Pool starts at 7 p.m. Friday. Meeting day is Dec 10. Member participation is needed.
Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce
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