Cooper Landing Gem- October 2023

Greetings,

Wow, what a nice few weeks we have had with the sunshine, crisp mornings, and fall colors reinforcing why Cooper Landing is the gem of the Kenai Peninsula. It also means that winter is coming quickly so play hard and get ready for our next season.

Ravn air is branching out into Northern Pacific Airlines. They are applying for approval to fly to South Korea and Japan. When they receive this approval, they will be flying to these countries direct to and from Anchorage. The result for us is that this will generate winter travelers who want to play in the snow and see the Northern Lights. Cooper Landing is a great playground for winter activities, and it would be nice to benefit in the winter from this new tourist revenue. Please keep this in mind so that when the bypass is complete, we can work to make Cooper Landing a destination spot for summer and winter.

Thank you everyone who supported the Youth Group in their summer raffle. They are close to their goal of raising enough money for their trip in April. It was a great experience for our young community members in working hard to approach people to sell tickets, communicate with others, and the excitement of seeing the success of their efforts. Congratulations to the winners of prizes and all those who donated in addition to purchasing a ticket. Thank you to Alaska Mint, Alaska Rivers Company, Best Route Productions, Cooper Landing Cookie Lady, and L’ook Beadwork for donating gifts for the raffle.

Cooper Landing is a “GEM” and your Chamber is here to help our businesses and community. Watch for those membership renewals and Upper Kenai Guide advertisements renewals. If you want to update your advertisements, now is the time to get them done so we can have them ready for the final draft. Watch out for the ghosts and goblins roaming around on Halloween.

Thank you,

Cooper Landing Library News

Winter Book Club:

October 17 - Our Woman in Moscow by Beatriz Williams

November 21 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

December - no meeting

January 16 - Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver

February 20 - American Dirt by Jeannie Cummins

March 19 - Homecoming by Kate Morton

Email cooperlandinglibrary@gmail.com for Zoom info

Library Hours

Monday: 1-3 pm

Tuesday: 3-5 pm

Wednesday: 1-3 pm

Thursday: 1-3 pm

Friday: 1-3 pm

Saturday: 11 am - 2 pm

Contact Us: 907-595-1241

cooperlandinglibrary@gmail.com

www.cooperlandinglibrary.com

Cooper Landing Community Library

Cooper Landing Advisory Planning Commission (CLAPC)

The next Cooper Landing Advisory Planning Commission (CLAPC) meeting is scheduled for November 8th. We do not know at this time if there are any agenda items but if there are you’ll see the draft agenda posted in the Cooper Landing Crier online and physically around town on bulletin boards.

If you are unable to attend a meeting either via Zoom or in person then you may send us a written message one of two ways:

1. For email visit: https://www.kpb.us/planning-dept/planning-commissions/cooper-landingapc/email-cooper-landing-apc

2. USPS mailing: Send your correspondence to Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Department, Attn: CLAPC, 144 N Binkley St., Soldotna, AK 99669.

Cooper Landing Historical Society and Museum

Cooper Landing Historical Society and Museum Fun Day

The Cooper Landing Museum was the scene of fun and learning on Sat., Sept. 23. A CLHS business meeting with guest speaker Theo Lexmond from the Kenai MountainsTurnagain Arm Corridor Communities Association was held at 1 pm. Theo Lexmond described the activities of the KMTA, CCA, and the KMTA National Heritage Site and the grant opportunities.

CLHS thanked Dave Westerman and Don Barber for their work building the roof over the 1928 CAT used in building the road from Seward to Cooper Landing.

Kristine Route and the Youth Group members, Athena, Sydney, and Molly in their Harry Potter robes drew the winning tickets for the 2023 Cooper Landing Chamber Raffle before an appreciative audience.

The annual Christmas Open House at the museum will be on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 to 4. Refreshments, a fire in the wood stove, a lighted Christmas tree and Kate Stevenson’s Treasure Sales will make for a cheery time.

-Mona 907-202-6049

Save the Date

Saturday, December 9th Annual Christmas Open House

2023 Summer Raffle

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who entered the Summer Raffle and donated to support the Cooper Landing Youth Group this summer! The raffle was a tremendous success and will assist the students with their Harry Potter Reading Adventure. In total, $7,164 was raised to contribute to the students’ reading program. The funds will be used to help offset the cost of out of state travel for the group’s trip to Orlando, Florida. The students learned many valuable lessons from this fundraising opportunity including how to use a landline and public speaking. Thank you to the Cooper Landing Chamber for hosting the Raffle, the Museum for holding the prize drawing, and the Community Club for letting us present at the last meeting. Thank you to the many businesses who donated prizes and Wildman’s for giving us a place to sell tickets. Thank you to all of our supporters and volunteers, your generosity is unmatched.

Congratulations to all of the prize winners!

• $1,000 - Adam S.

• $500 - Rachelle S.

• $250 - Heather H.

• Alaska Mint Various Prizes- Melissa B., Adrienne F., Arden R., Laura J., Ed H., Mona P, Gladys N., Chaz C., Judy G., Heather, and Mark B.

• Alaska Rivers Company Rafting Trip- Cheryle J.

• Best Route Productions Gift Card- Mark B.

• L’ook Beadword Salmon Earrings- Barbra F.

• Cooper Landing Cookie Lady Cookie Class- Julie S.

A special shout-out to the businesses who donated prizes for the raffle.

Youth Group members presenting at the fall Community Club Meeting.

- Kristine Route, Teacher & YG Coordinator

Cooper Landing Trails and Walkable Community Project

Cooper Landing Trails (CLT) needs the following volunteers:

• A treasurer to join our group of three committee officers.

• Help with brushing and maintenance on the Safety Path.

• Help with equipment movement and grooming of ski trails.

If you are interested in helping out please contact: walkcooperlanding@gmail.com

David Story, Chair, and Janette Cadieux, Secretary.

CLT is a committee of Cooper Landing Community Club

Cooper Landing Community School Activities

The following community activities are tentatively scheduled to begin the week of October 9 at Cooper Landing School, pending approval from the school district:

Walk or Workout - Mondays-Fridays, 7:15-8:15am

Walk laps, or use the step climber, rowing machine, universal weight system, and free weights. Adults only, please.

Tot Time! - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm (school days only). Bring the little ones out to play with friends, run in the gym, and work off some energy.

Volleyball - Thursdays, 6pm.

Adults only. Please have clean, non-marking shoes to play in. For questions, please email cooperlandingcommunityschool@gmail.com.

Contact

Cooper Landing Senior Citizen Corp. Inc

CLSCCI invites Cooper Landing and all interested to come to Helen Gwin Commons at Eagles View in Snug Harbor Senior Haven on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 for fun and games and Treasure Sales by Kate Stevenson. Refreshments, too!

We are also having a CLSCCI membership drive with 8 months free! Bring your friends and join us for a good time. Lots to see and do.

And CLSCCI thanks all who turned out on Wed., Sept. 27 for the fall cleanup of the Sterling Highway from Mile 41 to 45. Thanks to George and Shirley for treating fellow workers to lunch at Sunrise Inn.

Mark Your Calendars

Saturday, November 4th Games and Treasures Sale

The month of September flew by. Students have enjoyed the nice fall days and playing soccer on the field. We are thrilled to welcome Sherry Dillion, our new K-3 teacher to the team. She comes to us from Soldotna and is excited to be here. We would also like to welcome our new teacher’s aide, Ms. Megan. Both are a great addition to our team.

As September ends we begin to prepare for the cold fall. We now need to wear warmer jackets and gloves as the playground is getting frosty, burr! Our 4-8th graders have been practicing their Lynx Ball skills, a game made up by them a few years ago. The main goal of the game is to get the ball into the opposite team’s goal by throwing it to your teammates, once you catch the ball you can only take three steps before passing it to a teammate, a goalie has a certain area that they can stand in to block the goal. The players (not including the goalies) arent allowed to step in, while the goalies can’t step out.

Meanwhile our K-3 students have been working on drawing, counting, and writing skills with the help of our new teacher Ms. Dillon. They also made some fun leaf art projects where they collected a variety of different colored leaves and used them to shape and design animals.

Written by: Sydney Loomis

Meet Haddie! Haddie is our new kindergartener, she loves all the colors of the rainbow and her favorite animal is a Unicorn. As winter approaches she can’t wait to play in the snow, but when it’s too cold to go outside, she’ll happily play her favorite board game called Candy Land. We’re so glad to have a new addition to our school.

Cooper Landing Community Club

Thank you to all who attended our September meeting and those organizations who updated us on their latest activities and plans. It was the first time we used our OWL system for the Zoom connection for the meeting, and it definitely improved the quality of our gathering. We appreciate the Kenai Community Foundation for providing us this grant that allowed us to purchase this much needed communication equipment, and Melissa Brennan and David Story for their technical expertise in setting it up!

On October 6th, the Cooper Landing Trails committee is having a meeting at the Brewery to discuss trail maintenance, trail grooming preparations and updates on ongoing projects. It is also the last day to sign up for the Cooper Landing Wood Pile Contest. Judging will take place on Sunday, October 8th, and the winner of the Best Woodpile plaque made by our beloved Rabbit and a Sthil Chainsaw donated by Craig Taylor of Soldotna will be announced on October 9th. Watch the Crier for more information on both these events.

Our next meeting will be held Thursday, November 16th. We have 3 submissions for seats on our board, meeting the number of seats open, so an election will not need to be held prior to that gathering. We are excited to announce our new board members at this meeting. Wishing you all a wonderful October as we head into our winter months!

Sincerely,

Yvette, Melissa, Lorraine, Ruth & Sandra

Calendar of Events

Tired of trying to keep track of Community activities, events and happenings? In addition to our printed monthly calendar check out our digital calendar to help keep track of what’s coming on and when. Any member submitted event activities will be placed on the digital calendar viewable through our website.

Cooper Landing Community Club

Happy

Cooper Landing Gem News

Do you have business or organization updates you would like to share with the community?

All Chamber Members are invited to submit updates and information to the monthly newsletter. Contact us for more information.

Happy Anniversary

Photo by: Best Route Productions

Join now to become a Chamber Member for 2024

Photo by: Best Route Productions

How to Join the Chamber

Do you own a business or run an organization in or near Cooper Landing? Are you looking for new opportunities to network and meet other business owners in the community? One great way to do this is to join the Cooper Landing Chamber of Commerce.

The Cooper Landing Chamber of Commerce aims to promote and build a community that visitors and residents are attracted to. We work to unite local businesses and organizations with the common interest of sharing and protecting the Upper Kenai. Our members receive increased visibility in the Alaska tourism market, greater business credibility, and new business opportunities. We provide members with marketing outlets through our monthly newsletter, social media promotion, website, and Upper Kenai Visitors Guide. Through the Chamber you’ll receive business referrals, networking opportunities, and expanded opportunities for community involvement.

Benefits of Membership

• Brochure display and referral service at our Visitor’s Center.

• Advertising Opportunities – on the Chamber website, in the Upper Kenai Visitors Guide, and in the Gem.

• Chamber Website Directory Listings- includes contact information, logo, five images, website links, and business description.

• Upper Kenai Visitors Guide- includes community information & business listing available in print and in electronic format.

• Monthly Newsletter, the Gem- includes promotional inserts, business listing, & business updates. posted on the Chamber website, Facebook, and emailed out to 100+ subscribers.

• Monthly Member Spotlight- insert in the Gem about your business, posted on social media, links to your business or organization.

• Social Media Promotion – (Facebook/Instagram) Sharing of posts that promote the beauty, activities, accommodations, community and services of Cooper Landing.

• Eblasts/Email out to fellow members for announcements.

• Member meetings featuring presentations, speakers, issues and answers.

• Networking opportunities at Chamber meetings and special events.

• Use of Bulk Mail Permit

How to Join

Joining is easy. Simply fill out the membership form on the next page and return it to the Chamber by email or by mail. A fillable form is available by clicking the box below. Once we receive your form, a bill will be sent to you. When your payment is received you will be added to the online directory, welcomed in the next Gem, added on social media, and more.

Cooper Landing Chamber of Commerce

Annual Membership Form

Please complete the following information and return the form to the Cooper Landing Chamber by mail or by email.

Business or Organization Contact Information (unpublished)

Contact Name: Date:

Email: AK Business License #:

Phone: Cell/Alternate Phone:

Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip:

Business or Organization Published Listing Information

Business or Organization Name:

Email:

Website URL:

Phone: Cell/Alternate Phone:

Fax:

Physical Address:

City: State: Zip:

Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip:

Membership Level

Select one:

̦ Business (Single Owner/No Employees) $100

̦ Business (3 or Less Employees) $150

̦ Business (4 to 9 Employees) $200

̦ Business (10 to 20 Employees) $250

̦ Corporate $350

̦ Individual (Non-voting member/ Friend of the Chamber) $80

̦ Government or Non-profit Organization $100

̦ Second Business $100

Reciprocal Membership/ Based on Approval No fee

Revised 2023

Select all that apply:

̦ Handicap Accessible

̦ Non-Smoking

̦ Guest Wi-Fi

̦ Open Year Round

̦ Pet Friendly

Online Business Listing with Membership

Each member receives one online directory listing. Corporate Members receive up to four listings. Extra categories are $15 per category. Your business listing in our online Business Directory includes:

• Your contact information

• A link to your website.

• Business logo (size 250 x 250 pixels)

• 5 images (sizes are 1200 x 600 or 1200 x 800 pixels)

• A brief description of your services (250 words or less)

Web Advertisement

Visible on all Business Directory pages, Our Town page, and the Contact Us page. Must be submitted in 250 x 200 pixel size in jpg or pdf format. $100

Category Selection

Every Membership includes one category listing. Corporate Members receive up to four category listings. Additional categories (online & print) are $15 per category. The catergory listings will be posted online and printed in the Upper Kenai Visitors Guide. Mark all that apply.

Community

̦ Education, Research & Schools

̦ Emergency, Ambulance, & Fire

̦ Government & Public Agencies

̦ Organizations & Non-Profits

Food & Dining

̦ Brewery

̦ Coffee & Food Trucks

̦ Groceries/Box Lunches/Convenience Items

̦ Lounges & Bars/Liquor

̦ Restaurants & Cafes

Lodging

̦ Bed & Breakfasts

̦ Cabins & Lodges

̦ Campgrounds/RV Parks

̦ Hotels & Motels

̦ Vacation Rentals

Recreation

̦ Air Charters/Flightseeing/Wildlife Viewing

̦ Day Cruises – Glacier & Wildlife

̦ Equipment Rentals & Sales

̦ Fly-in Fishing

̦ Gold/Gemstone Panning

̦ Guided Hiking & Biking

̦ Guided Kayaking & Paddleboarding

̦ Guided River Rafting

̦ Guided Sport Fishing

̦ Guides & Tours

̦ Horseback Riding/Sleigh Rides

̦ Hunting Charters/Hunting Guides

̦ Museums & Cultural

Business Description

Services

̦ Advertising/Marketing

̦ Art Galleries

̦ Axe Throwing

̦ Banking/Financial

̦ Building Contractors

̦ Caretaking/Property Management

̦ Catering

̦ Churches

̦ Construction

̦ Fish Processing

̦ Fly Shop/Tackle Sales/Licenses

̦ Gasoline/Diesel/Propane

̦ Gift Shops/Clothing

̦ Graphic Design/Website Design

̦ Healthcare Alternatives

̦ Health Services - Gov’t Certified

̦ Housing/Apartment Rentals

̦ Laundromat

̦ Legal Services

̦ Library Services

̦ Massage & Spa Services

̦ Oil & Gas

̦ Photography

̦ Real Estate Sales/Appraisals

̦ Refuse Collection

̦ Retreats/Conferences/Weddings

̦ Specialized Services

̦ Transportation - Taxi/Shuttles/Stage Lines

̦ Visitor Center & Information

̦ Youth Activities

̦ Other:

Primary Category Listing(Required):

Describe your business or organization for the online directory. Limit to 250 words. Additional descriptions for multiple category listings are $15 each. Please add those descriptions separately.

Membership Signature:

Total Due $

I agree to provide payment and all content needed by the Cooper Landing Chamber. Send checks to: Cooper Landing Chamber of Commerce PO Box 809 Cooper Landing, Alaska 99572

Revised 2023

Cooper Landing Chamber of Commerce

Upper Kenai Visitors Guide

Why Advertise in the Upper Kenai Visitors Guide

The Upper Kenai Visitors Guide is now being produced to exclusively cover the beauty, amenities and communities of Cooper Landing and Moose Pass in print and electronic formats. Our visitors are being shown by the locals what they love about where they live and what they love to do. The Upper Kenai Visitors Guide features a general overview of each community, trail maps, history, activities, business directories and Chamber members’ business ads.

Features of Upper Kenai Visitors Guide

• Printing & Distribution of up to 20,000 copies. Made available at visitor centers in Anchorage, Seward, Soldotna, Kenai, and Homer. They also can be found at key RV and car rental businesses, hotels, airports, the military base, and a number of places in Anchorage, as well as at several locations throughout Cooper Landing and Moose Pass.

• Electronic version available to view on the Cooper Landing Chamber of Commerce and Moose Pass website and social media with direct links to your business or organization. Visitors can view the guide, click on links for more information, and share it with family and friends.

• The production of this guide is soley financed with ad sales. Any extra revenue will be invested back into expansion of the Upper Kenai Visitors Guide for the promotion of our communities.

How being a Chamber Member Benefits Your Business

• Being a Chamber member provides access to numerous networking opportunities, business education programs, community support, and many more important benefits for your business or organization.

• A Chamber provides a central location for visitors to submit inquires as to the unique qualities of your community and why they should spend their time there. This provides your business or organization with a referral service for your products and services.

• Exclusive advertising perks are also a benefit of being a Chamber member. We provide promotional and advertising opportunities through the Chamber website, brochure display, monthly newsletters, and social media promotion.

• You also benefit from networking opportunities. The Chamber gives you the opportunities to meet and connect with other local business and organization members. Building connections helps make business a positive and integral part to the community.

• The goal of the Chamber is to help support and further the interests of businesses and organizations within the community.

Upper Kenai Visitors Guide Advertising Packet

Advertisement Specifications

To place an ad, your business or organization must be a member in good standing with your local Chamber of Commerce or Visitor Organization in the community you primarily do business with —Cooper Landing or Moose Pass. Your commitment to a chamber membership allows the Upper Kenai Visitors Guide to meet trade exchange agreements with other local chambers and be strategically placed in these key visitors centers. All ads are placed within their respective categories within their community’s Business Directory unless they are full page ads or premium placement ads. Premium placement ads are given on a first comefirst serve basis. Ads may not be split between businesses.

Ad Formats Available:

Ad Sizes and Dimensions:

* For Full Bleed Ads: Provide at least 1/4” bleed beyond existing ad dimensions to ensure full bleed.

Note: All Rates include 3% KPB Sales Tax or include maximum of $15 tax for meeting the KPB $500 tax cap. KPB sales tax is not applicable to tax exempt non-profits and goverment agencies.

How to Submit Your Advertisement

All ads must be submitted in digital format. Only four-color process advertising will be accepted. The specifications for digital files are required in order to eliminate common production problems such as unwanted font substitutions, incompatible color models or import errors. To avoid additional costs, delays or possible loss of ad placement, ads submitted in digital format must follow the digital specifications noted on this page. It is recommended that a professional ad agency, service bureau, or graphic designer prepare digital ads. Any ads that do not meet the requirements will have to be corrected and the advertiser will be billed at $50 per hour.

Ad Format Requirements

1. Ads must be submitted in High Resolution Print-Ready PDF format.

2. The PDF file resolution must be set to 300 dpi or higher.

3. Ads should be designed and saved in the CMYK 4-color process.

4. Files should be delivered in the exact dimensions of your ad placement.

Do Not Submit the Following:

• Compressed files

• Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, or similar files

• Files containing registration or crop marks

Need Creative Ad Help?

Need help in creating an ad? Please contact chamber member, Best Route Productions, local graphic designer for custom ad design or for references to other designers who may be able to assist you. Email info@bestrouteproductions.com for more information.

Submit Ads to:

Submit print-ready ads by email to info@cooperlandingchamber.com or mail on a USB to PO Box 809, Cooper Landing, AK 99572. Email or call us with any questions about submissions.

Deadlines and Payments

Ads will not be accepted for publication if full payment, including Chamber membership dues, has not been received by the due date. Please Note: to advertise, you must be a member of good standing with your local chamber or become a member with the chamber in the community you primarily do business with.

November 18th, 2023

2023 Chamber membership/renewals dues

Up-to-date Business directory listing information

Display Ad Contracts and payment

December 15th, 2023

All Print-Ready Ads Due

Upper Kenai Visitors Guide Display Ad Contract

Please complete the following information and return the form to the Cooper Landing Chamber by mail or by email.

Business or Organization Published Listing Information

Business or Organization Name:

Financially Responsible Contact:

Email:

Website URL:

Phone: Cell/Alternate Phone:

Fax:

Physical Address:

City: State: Zip:

Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip:

Non-Profit Tax-Exempt Number:

Ad Size Requested: Requested Category for Ad Display:

Once your ad request has been made an invoice will be sent to you. Payment can be made by credit card online or by mailing a check.

I agree to provide payment and all content needed by the Cooper Landing Chamber for the publication of the Upper Kenai Visitors Guide.

Signature of Financially Responsible Individual:

Date:

Community Section: Revised

November 18th, 2023

2024 Chamber membership/renewals dues

Up-to-date Business directory listing information

Display Ad Contracts and payment

December 15th, 2023

All Print-Ready Ads Due

2023 Cooper Landing Chamber of Commerce & CVB

Please support our local businesses!