AK50 on the Kenai Celebrates Alaskas 50th Anniversary of Statehood

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AK50 on the Kenai CelebratesAlaskas 50th
Anniversaryof Statehood

• In the Kenai Peninsula Borough

John J. WilliamsKenai Peninsula Borough Mayor
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What are we celebrating?

• May 28, 1958 The U.S. House of Representatives
  passed the Alaska Statehood Bill by a vote of 208
  to 166.
• July 7, 1958 President Dwight D. Eisenhower
  signed the Alaska Statehood Bill into law.
• January 3, 1959 President Dwight D. Eisenhower
  signed the proclamation admitting Alaska to the
  U.S. a moment after the stroke of noon.

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The Alaska Statehood Celebration
Commission(ASCC)

• Governor Palin appointed a commission of eight
  members with a mission
• to research, plan and prepare to celebrate
  Alaskas 50th Anniversary of admission as the
  49th state of the United States of America.

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How is Alaska Celebrating?

• May 28, 2008 and into weekend Events
  celebrating the bills passage will be hosted by
  Festival Fairbanks.

July 4th, 2008 weekend Capital City Celebration
will host events commemorating signing of the
bill.
January 3, 2009 Tech50 (Anchorage) will begin a
week long celebration of the proclamation
admitting Alaska to the U.S.
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Kickoff Events

• May 28, 2008 thru 31st Includes Trace Atkins
  concert, Museum Day-free admission, bonfire, BBQ,
  regatta, kite day and Elton John concert.

June 27-29, 2008 Tech50 (Anchorage) begins year
long celebration with kick-off Were In
weekend. Events include free concert at
Elmendorf to be streamed to troops around the
world, Robins Air Force band, parachutes, giant
bonfire and so much more.
July 4th, 2008 weekend Capital City Celebration
will host events commemorating signing of the
bill.
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Statewide Participation Events
Time Capsule to be opened at 100th Anniversary of
StatehoodCommemorative CoinPrinting
5,000Cities/Boroughs can purchase for
approximately 9Can sell as fund raiser. 50th
Anniversary / Statehood plates Standard issue
January 2nd, 2008 thru December 31st, 2009
Vehicle size only no trucks, cycles
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Statewide Participation EventSponsored by Tech50
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Statewide Opportunities

• The Alaska Humanities Forum has partnered with
  the Rasmuson Foundation providing grant
  opportunities.
• See details at http//www.akhf.org/
• Major Grant deadline May 15, 2008
• Mini Grants rolling deadline

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Statewide Marketing and Beyond

• The ASCC will market your events on its website
  and provides links to other sites.
• http//www.gov.state.ak.us/state_commission/index.
  php
• Alaska Airlines, the Alaska Railroad and other
  Alaska organizations and businesses are
  partnering with the Commission to promote this
  celebratory event.

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The ASCC EncouragesCommunity Involvement

• Each community is encouraged to plan an
  anniversary celebration that is meaningful to
  that community.
• Many communities have planned activities which
  encourage involvement by individuals,
  organizations and communities across Alaska.

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How will the KPB celebrate?

• AK50 on the Kenai officially celebrates from
• January 3, 2009 to January 3, 2010
• A grant application on behalf of AK50 on the
  Kenai was submitted May 15, 2008 to update a
  history book of the KPB
• Other groups are encouraged to celebrate in ways
  meaningful to them, choosing timelines and events
  of their own.

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Arts / Traveling Exhibit7-10 members ongoing
thru celebration year

• Gather display items, organize for display
• Determine venues, schedules, logistics
• Arrange for fuel and insurance needs
• Brainstorm other arts related events

History/Book7-10 members ongoing through
distributionInclude Bonnie Golden, Mayor
Williams, KPB Historical Association

• Grant application completed, sent May 15.
• If grant funding is received
• Compile book and dvd contents
• Recommend contracts for various aspects of
  project
• Distribution of completed book

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Bonfires5-7 members terminates after bonfire
event Include Crista Hippchen, Mayor Williams

• Determine date, sites, combustibles
• Coordinate with NASA
• Acquire necessary permits, permissions
• Coordinate with fire departments Div. of
  Forestry
• Crowd and traffic control
• Clean-up

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Event Calendar

• Shanon Hamrick of KPTMC will be sole contact
• All scheduled events are welcome. This includes
• Events scheduled by AK50 on the Kenai
• Events scheduled by other KPB entities
• Events scheduled by ASCC partners

Passport to KenaiShanon (KPTMC) plus Chamber
reps active thru January 3, 2010
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Contests4-5 members ongoing as events occur

• Determine if, when and what contests should be
  supported by the KPB ASCC.
• Suggestions include 5K or 10K Run, Bike Race,
  Coloring Contest, Eating Contest, Geography,
  History or Trivia Quiz, KPB Poem, Posters,
  Snowmachining, X-Country Skiing, Dog Sled Race,
  Talent Contest (KPBs Got Talent)

School ActivitiesDoris Cannon (KPBSD, Dir. Of
Curriculum) will chair, 5-10 members term thru
January 3, 2010

• Participate in Partner Contests and Events
• Alaska Airlines
• UAA/UAF Forum, Conference

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Time Capsule7-10 members serve until Time
Capsule contents are delivered to ASCC.

• Determine and arrange for KPB contribution
• Cities, communities can also participate

Quilt7-10 members terminates as quilt blocks
are deliveredMust contact project organizers
for specificsFinished product is 8 X 10Blocks
are 24 X 30
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Logo3-5 members

• FAST TRACK IMMEDIATE AND URGENT
• Develop logo to market AK50 on the Kenai events
  and to use as a link from the ASCC website to our
  website.
• ASCC website address - http//www.gov.state.ak.us/
  state_commission/index.php

50-50-50Merrill will chair, 2-3 members, serve
until interviews completed
50 interviews, 50 people, 50 days
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Steering CommitteeMembership - chairperson of
each other committee.

• Executive oversight of all AK50 on the Kenai
  sponsored events.
• Responsibilities may include
• Coordinate Planning Calendar
• Determine Presence at Fairs, Festivals, Other
  events
• Medallion Acquisition and Sales
• Oversee Web Site
• Determine Funding Resources and Expenditures
• Consider KPB ASCC Sponsored Events
• (Parades, Fireworks, BBQs, Special Speakers)
• Organize Additional Committees as Needed

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AK50 on the KenaiOrganizational Chart
AK50 on the Kenai Steering Committee
ASCC
KPB Staff
Bonfires
Event Calendar
Quilt
Logo
Time Capsule
Contests
Others
50-50-50
Passport to Kenai
School Activities
Arts/Traveling Exhibits
History/Book
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Possible Community Activities

• Education History
• Flag Displays
• KPB Passport
• Medallions/Coins
• Special Speakers

• Barbeques
• Bonfires
• Concerts
• Fireworks Displays
• Parades

• Contests posters, 5 or 10K runs, artwork
• Statehood Anniversary Event Themes
• U.S. Armed Forces Involvement

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Steering CommitteeMembership - chairperson of
each other committee.

• Executive oversight of all AK50 on the Kenai
  sponsored events.
• Duties
• Coordinate Planning Calendar
• Determine Presence at Fairs, Festivals, Other
  events
• Medallion Acquisition and Sales
• Oversee Web Site
• Determine Funding Resources and Expenditures
• Parades, Fireworks, BBQs, Speakers, Special
  Guests
• Consider AK50 on the Kenai Sponsored Events
• (Parades, Fireworks, BBQs, Special Speakers)
• Additional Committee Needs

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FYI

• The Alaska State seal cannot be used without
  permission from Lt. Governor Parnell
• Contact ASCC for permission to use Statehood
  Celebration logo AK_50th_at_gov.state.ak.us

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KPB ASCC Contacts

• Official email address to contact KPB support
  staff
• kpb50_at_borough.kenai.ak.us
• Domain name reserved for AK50 on the Kenai
  website
• kpbcelebratesak50.gov

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John J. WilliamsKenai Peninsula Borough Mayor