Tesoro Iron Dog 2007


Laura Bedard gave us a wonderful slide show of the recent race held this past February. This race is not only the "World's Longest, Toughest Snowmobile Race" it takes a lot of volunteers, sponsors and dedication from it's Board of Directors. This race starts from Wasilla, then to Nome and it's finish line is located in Fairbanks, totalling 1,971 miles. The goal is to win the purse of more than $100,000! The Iron Dog has a long tradition of being who can make it to the finish line the fastest without any debilitating incidents, but now there is the recreational event providing a leisurely trek along the same trails as the competitors. The recreational event this year also added poker to the mix providing a bit of chance or luck the the equation. For more information on becoming a sponsor or helping in the many necessary tasks that it takes to keep this long running Alaskan tradition running click this link for more information: http://www.irondog.org/

Thank you Laura for a glimpse of the history and your true love for this sport! We hope to see your name out there in the races in the future!

Raven Landing Senior Community Center


Nanci Jones informed many of us of the new Senior Community Center proposed to replace Fair-View manor in Fairbanks. Nanci is a board member and advocate for this non-profit organization with a mission and vision.
There is an immediate and growing need in Fairbanks for a modern retirement home that will offer independent living in a pleasant, sheltered, and sociable community, with the availability of some assistance as needed. Many older citizens want to remain in Fairbanks near their families and friends, rather than move Outside, but cannot find the services they need here.
Mission Statement: Raven Landing a dynamic residence for Fairbanks seniors where diversity, security, healthy living, independence, and mutual assistance are core values.
Any donations or volunteering please contact Nanci nan.jones@att.net
Thank you Nanci for your community involvement and helping the family's of the interior!

Health Fair for 2007?


The board will make a decision as to whether our club should once again host the North Pole Health Fair Saturday, October 20, 2007. For now, we need to see who is interested in chairing this event. If interested, contact Nancy Tarnai:


100% members as of February

Margarita
Alana
Fred
Brock
Michelle
Katherine
Jeff J.
Jeanette
Marisa
Nancy
Joanne
Jeff T.
Jeri

*email Marisa for attendance for current status bkemmer@earthlink.net

Minute Ice Pool 2007

It is that time of year again. We are doing our annual Ice Pool. Each minute is $20. If you would like to buy a minute please let me know. I will try to keep the board up to date. The BIG winner will receive $500 cash!!
Plus $500 will go towards their Paul Harris.
Monies being raised with go towards our International Project, sponsored by your fantastic Team D!!
"D" is for Dynamite.
See attached Pool**
Michelle A. Bunch
mbunch@mtmckinleybank.com

Rotary International Four Avenues of Service Citation

Recognizing that the strength of the Rotary movement is founded on the service carried out by club members, this citation program provides a means for Rotary clubs to personally recognize one member of the club for thieroutstanding efforts in the Four Avenues of Service.

Candidates for nomination should be Rotarians in good standing in their clubs who have consistently demonstrated their support of the Object of Rotary through participation in service activities in each of the avenues of club, vocational, community, and international service. Only one person per club may be nominated per year. Current club presidents and immediate past and current district governors are not eligible.
form:
http://www.rotary.org/newsroom/downloadcenter/pdfs/award_fouraves.pdf

Banner Exchange

Thank you Joseph Losquadro from Bar Harbour Maine, for exchanging your banner for ours.... Good luck on your quest to collect flags from all over the 50 states!
http://www.mdirotary.org/

Wednesday March 14th

There will be a board meeting with make-up at 11am - 12pm and our usual Rotary gathering at 12pm see ya there!

Alaska Mineral and Energy Resource Education Fund (AMEREF)

The Alaska Mineral and Energy Resource Education Fund (AMEREF) is a partnership between the State of Alaska Department of Education and private industry to provide Alaska students and teachers with the knowledge and skills to make informed and objective decisions relating to mineral, energy, and forest resources. Lorna Shaw, President of the board of directors, gave us a fun cookie mining treat. We all laughed as we faced the challenges of mining "gold" chocolate chips from a cookie "land" with the most impossible tools "toothpicks", faced being fined, and had to bring a crumbled mess back to its original state! AMEREF has kits available for teachers, they contain a standards based Alaska specific interdisciplinary set of lessons, activities, and support materials providing students with balanced information about Alaska's rich heritage with mineral, energy, and forest resources. Contact for these kits are:
What a great program! We all had a great time and the interaction was very nice for a change! Thank you Lorna and good luck!

Halibut Feed Updates

The Halibut Feed committee met this morning, and the fundraiser date is confirmed for Saturday, May 5, 2007 - at the Refinery Lounge.
In previous years, we have always asked club members to donate 2 or 3 items for the auction portion of the evening. To refresh the auction a bit, this year we have voted to have each and every member donate a themed basket to auction, instead of the usual items. This basket can be very simple, or as creative as you are able to make it. Theme ideas are candles, books, movies, a spa day, tools, gift certificates, etc. How about a Cinco De Mayo basket with a Mexican restaurant gift certificate, along with a bag of tortilla chips, a jar of salsa, and a Mexican cuisine cookbook? What about a wine basket? Blockbuster? Barnes & Noble? Your favorite beautician or day spa? Fishing gear? Gardening? The choices are endless.

Joanne Trefethen and I will be sending out regular reminders, but we appreciate every member meeting the deadline of April 20th to turn in your completed basket. You can drop them by State Farm Insurance on Santa Claus Lane, Mt. McKinley Bank on St. Nicholas Drive, or feel free to bring them to any of our regular meetings prior to April 20th.
If you have questions, please don't hesitate to ask - and if for some reason you are unable to participate, be sure to let one of us know as soon as you can.
Thanks for your contribution towards making this year's auction the best one ever! Yours in Rotary, Tammy Colledge

Recognize a Volunteer!

We all know someone who goes above and beyond, volunteering for a nonprofit, making a difference at the local level. Now is your chance to recognize that person by nominating them for a Flint Hills Resources Golden Heart Award.
A reminder that nominations for the Awards recognizing outstanding volunteers are due at the end of this week ~ March 10. Judges will select four winners and four finalists in the youth, adult, group and education categories. All nominees will be recognized at a reception on April 18 by Flint Hills Resources and United Way.
Each winner receives a crystal award and a $1,000 contribution to their qualifying non-profit organization. Each finalist receives an award along with a $250 contribution for their qualifying non-profit.

Nomination forms can be downloaded at www.unitedwaytv.com.

Thanks for taking the time to recognize your favorite volunteer!
Jeri Jeri Wigdahl Public Affairs Flint Hills Resources Alaska LLC 1100 H & H Lane North Pole, AK 99705
O: 907-488-5103
F: 907-488-0074
: 907-322-4027
jeri.wigdahl@fhr.com

Meet our Rotary International President-Elect



Fairbanks’ Newest Rotary Club invites all area Rotarians and friends to enjoy a fun filled evening, and meet incoming Rotary International President Wilf Wilkinson and his wife Joan.

March 12th 600pm Fairbanks Westmark Gold Room
All Proceeds from the evening benefit The Rotary Foundation
You can receive Paul Harris Fellow credit for purchases made at the exciting events that night, and have your pin presented by President Elect Wilf Wilkinson!
Fur Auction – glamour and warmth for every budget!
Wine Auction – delicious and adventurous varieties to try
Silent Auction – experiences and wonderful items for all


Tickets for the event are $45 each / $80 per couple
A table for eight may be reserved in your name for a $300 individual contribution
Advance Reservations are greatly appreciated!
North Pole and Fairbanks Rotary Treasurers will bill their club members!

Toastmasters International

We welcomed Janet Davison and Marcia Boyette from Toastmasters International to show us how their club can help improve confidence, communications skills, increase visibility, and recognition and have a whole lot of fun at the same time! Toastmasters also encourages education with available books, CD's, DVD's and seminar programs readily available at a reduced cost. There is personal and professional growth through communication and leadership programs that are designed to each individuals goals and allows for flexibility for growth at your own pace. There are five clubs 20-30 members strong, each offering an opportunity to practice giving impromptu and prepared speeches, this capitalizing on the very skills necessary we all need to have organized thoughts and effective listening in our careers and businesses. Toastmasters is great for anyone it provides the tools to enable employees to become effective communicators and enable leaders to effectively lead with wonderful source to learn new ideas.
http://www.yact.org/ or
http://www.toastmasters.org
We are also invited, to the Toastmaster Conference in Fairbanks, March 17th with a Humorous Speech and Speech Evaluation Contests. More information at www.yactconference.com
Thank you both so much for the opportunity and invitation!
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