Cooper Landing Gem- October 2022

we have your attention? Shortly you will be receiving by email or snail-mail information packets to update your membership details, categories for the website and advertising for the Upper Kenai Visitors Guide. If you already know you have updates, don’t hesitate, flip to the next page and fill out the forms to email back to us. We would appreciate your quick response to the updates and membership renewals.

Light up the Landing is still in the works for this winter. Please light the way with colorful lights, white lights, icicle lights and what ever you fancy. Our travelers and local community will enjoy our efforts.

We want to welcome to the Chamber Board Clay Adam who will be representing Cooper Landing Emergency Services and the Cooper Landing Seniors this year. Thank you Clay for stepping up to help! Thank you Kindra Leaders for sitting on the board for the past year! We would like to fill another vacant seat on our board so if you are interested, please let one of the board members know. Happy Halloween everyone!

Thank you,

Cheryle James President

Join now to become a Chamber Member for 2023

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

Business or Organization Contact Information (unpublished)

Business or Organization Published Listing Information

or Organization Name:

Membership Level

all that apply:

Handicap Accessible

Guest Wi-Fi

Open Year Round

Pet Friendly

Online Business Listing with Membership

member receives one online directory listing.

Members receive up to four listings. Extra

$15 per category. Your business listing in

Directory

Web Advertisement

all Business Directory pages,

Contact Us page.

Town page,

be submitted in

format.

Category Selection

Community

Research

Ambulance,

& Public Agencies

Food & Dining

& Food Trucks

Items

Lodging

& Breakfasts

Lodges

Motels

Rentals

Parks

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

business

Signature:

Services

Advertising/Marketing

Art Galleries

Axe Throwing

Banking/Financial

Building Contractors

Caretaking/Property Management

Catering

Construction

Fish Processing

Shop/Tackle Sales/Licenses

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

& Gas

Real Estate Sales/Appraisals

Refuse Collection

Retreats/Conferences/Weddings

Specialized Services

- Taxi/Shuttles/Stage Lines

Center & Information

Activities

Total Due $

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 solely 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.

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

the community you primarily do business with.

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: Community Section:

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:

18th,

5th Annual Woodpile Contest

Show Off Your Stack and Win a Stihl Chainsaw!

Mark your Calendars!

It’s that time again! Participate in one of the quirkiest contests in Alaska and have the bragging rights for the best wood pile on the Upper Kenai!

HOW IT WORKS:

• Friday, October 14th, 2022 – Sign up by 6 pm

• Saturday October 15th, 2022 – Judging of wood piles in Cooper Landing and Moose Pass.

• Sunday, October 16th, 2022 - The winner will be announced and presented with our coveted plaque to display for the year and a brand-new STIHL MS 170 Chainsaw donated by Craig Taylor Equipment of Soldotna!

RULES & BRIBES:

This is an informal and fun contest. Wood piles will be rated at the discretion of 3 our judges, evaluating quantity, variety of wood, stacking technique, storage location, creativity and more. Bribing the judges is highly encouraged!

SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE

For any questions and to sign up, email ygalbraith@gmail.com or call/text 907-230-3055 by 6 PM Friday evening, 10/14/22. And please note, we totally encourage anonymous nominations! Sign up that shy neighbor who may be too modest to enter. (But you know they would love to have the title!)

2021 Woodpile Extraordinaire Winners Theo Lexmond and Janette Cadieux

THANK YOU CRAIG TAYLOR EQUIPMENT OF SOLDOTNA!

We would like to thank VP/Branch Manager Steve Irvine and his crew at Craig Taylor Equipment of Soldotna for sponsoring our event! They have graciously donated a STIHL MS 170 Chainsaw to be the top prize for our winner! Please be sure to visit them for your next equipment or supply purchase for tree/brush clearing and splitting wood!

Cooper Landing Gem News

In-Person Book Club Dates - 6pm at the Library

• October 14 - Choose Your Own Romance Novel

November 18 - One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle

Zoom Book Club Dates - 9am Video Call

cooperlandinglibrary@gmail.com to be added to the Zoom list)

• October 18 - The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek and/ or The Book Woman’s Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson

November 15 - Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig

These books

available for checkout at the library!

Fall Library Hours

Monday 1-3 pm

Tuesday 3-5 pm

Wednesday 1-3 pm

Thursday 1-3pm

Friday 1- 3 pm

Saturday 11am - 2 pm

After a fast-paced summer, things are slowing down at the Community Hall. The softball tournament started our season off well and earned the Community Club over $10,000, some of which was shared with the groups who helped with the concessions. Speaking of softball, the grass at the field looks wonderful right now thanks in part to the rain and also to Russ for mowing the lawn. Helen Rhode has looked great all summer thanks to him too. Josie and ARA planted the flowers at the Hall and Julie and John watered and cared for everything else at the Hall. It really is beautiful there right now. As always, thanks to Roger for keeping the recycling center so organized and moving all of that recycling. Thanks to Patrick, JJ and Amy for hauling the recycling as well. Roger is still looking for helpers so reach out to him or the Community Club if you would like to volunteer.

Bookings were back up this summer after a few slow years and we already have several bookings for next summer. If you are thinking of having an event next summer you should start thinking about booking.

We will soon fill the maintenance job at the Hall. Look for our ad coming in the crier if you would like to apply.

Revenue sharing is available and if your organization would like to participate, please contact us.

Contact Us:

Cooper Landing Community Club

Halloween at Sunrise Inn

October 29th at 9:00 pm

It’s that time of year again! Get out your sewing machines, glue sticks, paint, and tape. Let your creativity shine and be expressed through your one of a kind costume creation. Get crafty and bring the character that you’ve always wanted to be alive for Cooper Landing’s Annual Halloween Party. Participate in Sunrise Inn’s Halloween Masquerade Party this year on Saturday, October 29th at 9 pm in the Gravel Bar.

Cooper Landing Lynx News

Cooper Landing School continued with its 15th annual Upper Kenai River fishing trip. The trip originated in 2008 when a grant was received from the Future Fisherman Foundation. This grant provided fishing gear and fly/spinning rods for every student. Students were also given time to study water quality at Quartz Creek and raise baby Coho for release into Bear Lake.

This year’s float was a huge success thanks to the guides who volunteered their time as well as the good weather. Our day was a lot of fun, and we were fortunate to avoid the high water that followed the next few days. Many fish were caught and many fish stories were made up. The tradition of kissing the first fish caught was suggested, but many kids declined. However, the tradition of drinking hot chocolate and eating lots of snacks was highly popular.

Lunch on the beach is always filled with laughter! The temptation for students to wade into the water and search for salmon is always an adventure. Inevitably, someone always tops their boots and fills them with water. As always, none of this could ever happen without the support of our parents and community. Thank you to Alaska Clearwater Sportfishing, Alaska Troutfitters, Hemingway’s Alaskan Adventures,

and Kenai River Fly Fishing for taking us down the river this year. Also a big thank you to every volunteer who has ever helped with this event over the last fifteen years!

We also received a grant to visit the Van Gogh Exhibit in Anchorage. Students were dancing to the music as Van Gogh’s artwork was displayed around the room. This visual experience was stimulating and enjoyed by all as they wandered through the exhibit, amazed by what they saw. Students were eager to share their thoughts and ideas about the majestic show as they lined up for pictures with their wide smiles.

2022 Cooper Landing Chamber of Commerce & CVB

5 Dogs Fishing (907) 598-3525 Grizzly Ridge (907) 595-1260

Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC (907) 595-3336 Gwin’s Lodge (907) 595-1266

Alaska Heavenly Lodge (907) 599-0022 Inn at Tern Lake (Moose Pass) (907) 288-3667

Alaska Horsemen Lodge (907) 595-1806 Jason’s Guide Service (907) 351-3036

Alaska Waste (907) 312-6267 Kahtnu Spirit Lodging (907) 299-2855

Alaska Outdoor Woodstoves (907) 598-1633 Kenai Cache Outfitters (907) 595-1401

Alaska River Adventures (907) 595-2000 Kenai Kayak Company (907) 441-6753

Alaska Rivers Company (907) 595-1226 Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area (206) 920-9051

Alaska Troutfitters (907) 595-1212 KPB Mayor –Charlie Pierce (Soldotna) (800) 478-4441

Alaska Wildland Adventures (800) 334-8730 KPBSD Superintendent (907) 714-8836

Andy’s Artwork (907) 802-1274 Kenai Peninsula Econ. Dev. Dist. (907) 283-3335

Angle 45 Adventures (Hope) (907) 782-3175 Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge (907) 595-1425

Bean Creek Gallery (907) 595-3488 Kenai River Drifters Lodge (907) 595-5555

Bearfoot Publications (907)320-1145 Kenai River Float-n-Fish (907) 519-0048

Best Route Productions (303) 570-2081 Kenai River Sportfishing Association (907)262-8588

Bike Cooper Landing, LLC (907) 231-6793 Kenai River Trout Anglers (907) 599-0085

Blue Yeti Food Truck (907) 231-6089 Kenai Watershed Forum (907) 265-5412

Boatman’s (907) 202-1004 Mystic Waters Fly Fishing (509) 715-9697 Camp K on Kenai Lake (907) 279-3551 Peninsula Axe Throwing (716) 222-0556

Cooper Landing Brewery (907) 276-5044 Professional Testing (907)598-1633

Cooper Landing Community Club (907) 595-2169 Prospector John’s Pan for Gold (907) 598-1808

Cooper Landing Community Library (907) 595-1241 Round Mountain Retreat (907) 598-1333

Cooper Landing Community School (907) 595-1244 Salmon Run Lodge (907) 595-2197

Cooper Landing Emergency Services (907) 595-1800 Seramur Home Services (907) 599-0019

Cooper Landing Fish Camp (907) 595-3474 Sharon Saunders, GRI, Realtor (928) 706-8901

Cooper Landing Fishing Guide (907) 599-0126 Sunrise Inn & Café (907) 595-1222

Cooper Landing Rifle & Sportsman’s Club (907) 599-0004 Talon Air Service, Inc. (Soldotna) (907) 262-8899

Cooper Landing Historical Society (907) 598-1042 The Hutch Bed & Breakfast (907) 595-1270

Cooper Landing Senior Citizens Corp. (907) 595-3000 Upper Kenai Cabins (907) 595-3055 Eagle Landing Resort (907) 595-1213 Wildman TR Inc. (907) 595-1456

First National Bank Alaska (Soldotna) (907) 260-6000

Fish & Sons Kenai Charters (907) 598-1065