Alaska State Society

Thank you Senator Dan Sullivan for your unwavering support for the Cherry Blossom Program and Alaska!

🏃‍♂️🌞 Join AKSS in the 100 Miles in May Fitness Challenge! 🌟 Jump into summer fitness, support a great cause, and win amazing prizes like plane tickets or slope passes! Don’t miss this annual event - it’s the perfect way to kickstart your summer goals. Lace up those sneakers and let’s hit the ground running! 🏃‍♀️🎉

Use this link to join team “Kickin’ AKSS”

100 Miles in May The 100 Miles in May Challenge is a fundraiser for the Healthy Futures program, which works to empower Alaska's youth to build the habit of daily physical activity.

Gratitude to Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senator Dan Sullivan, Representative Mary Peltola, surprise guest Halle Berry, and our corporate sponsors for elevating Cherry Blossom Princess Erin Johnson’s reception. Your dedication to AKSS makes a real difference for our Alaskans living in our nation’s capital.

Members, friendly reminder to pay your 2024 dues so we can keep furthering our impactful engagements.

Potential sponsors, reach to [email protected] to explore partnership opportunities. Your support fuels our endeavors, and we are immensely grateful for your involvement in shaping a brighter future for Alaska.

👑 Ready to shine? Applications for the 2024 Cherry Blossom Princess are open again! Join a legacy of elegance, leadership, and cultural celebration. Your moment awaits – apply now!

Apply Here: https://www.ncss-cherryblossomprogram.com/copy-of-contact

Dear esteemed AKSS sponsors and members, your unwavering support in 2023 has been the cornerstone of our success at the Alaska State Society. As we set sail into 2024, we earnestly seek your continued sponsorship – your dedication propels our community initiatives to new heights.

To potential sponsors, become integral to our mission; reach out to us at [email protected]. Together, let's forge a vibrant and impactful 2024 with engaging events that support and showcase your company’s dedication to our Alaskans living and working in DC. Your commitment is the bedrock of our thriving society!

Lastly current AKSS members, ensure your active participation by renewing personal dues for 2024 using the link below.

https://lnkd.in/eAKDrGjV

Celebrating an unforgettable holiday bash at The Monocle! 🎉 Gratitude to our amazing AKSS sponsors for making it extra special. Also, BIG shoutout to the Alaska delegation for bringing their A-game! Here's to more epic events in 2024. Cheers to a year filled with joy, unity, and countless shared moments! 🥂

Exciting News, Alaska State Society Members! 🎉 Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Annual Holiday Party hosted at the Monocle.🌟✨ Let's celebrate the season with good company, festive vibes, and shared cheer. Save the date and spread the joy! 🎄🎁

🍇🍷 Thanks to the Alaska State Society members for all the laughter, great wine, and beautiful memories.

Join fellow Alaskans on October 21st to enjoy Virginia's finest vineyards! This all-day tour will commence in the morning at 12:00 pm with a pickup site near Union Station. Exact details for pickup will be provided after RVSPs are collected. Members who join the tour will get to sample a variety of Maryland and Virginia's best wines as well as explore the vineyards where they are produced. The bus fare is covered for due-paying members. All participants are expected to pay for their own wine once at the vineyards.

Please RVSP to indicate your interest in participating. We have limited spots available so the State Society will be confirming with members individually whose spots on the bus have been secured. If you would like to bring a plus one, please indicate that in your RSVP, and we will confirm one week ahead of the tour based on remaining availability.

We look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP Below:
https://www.alaskastatesociety.org/events/alaska-state-society-vineyard-tour

Need sports equipment— golf, pickleball, or co****le??? If you’re a AKSS member, contact the Alaska State Society. ⛳️

🌟🥎 Let's Go Team Alaska!! 🥎🌟

First and foremost, a HUGE shoutout and heartfelt thanks to Senator Sullivan for supporting the Alaska congressional staff softball league and his role in leading the team to its first victory in 8 years!!! Your dedication to our Alaska and the Alaskan community in DC has been unwavering since day one.

Also, the last softball game is tomorrow. If you want to play or learn more about next year’s team, reach out to — the team manager— to learn more.

Delighted to announce that the Alaska State Society proudly supports our incredible Alaskan Congressional Baseball Team! 🏆⚾️ It's an honor to support our talented players as they showcase Alaskan strength, unity, and sportsmanship on the field. Go team! 🌟 #907

Looking for motivation to get out and be active this spring?

Since 2019, has been Alaska State Society’s coach for the 100 Miles in May Challenge. This Alaska-based challenge has attracted participants from around the world to come together for healthy competition between their coworkers, friends, and family. In May 2020, during the global pandemic, Dottie managed to recruit 55 team members ranging from her former classmates from days at the International School of Aberdeen, ADPI sisters, UAA alumni, AK-based folks, many former DC colleagues, and Alaska State Society (AKSS) members. This challenge has been a highlight of her year in reconnecting with friends from across the world with the common goal of getting active and Kickin’ AKSS (our team name). If you’d like to join her this year, follow the link and search for our team: Kickin’ AKSS

http://100miles.healthyfuturesak.org/

*P.S.The activities that count towards mileage are very inclusive of athletic abilities i.e., running, biking, gardening, playing with your kids, and many more!!!

Hello Alaska State Society members,

We have some fantastic news to share with you! Our page has just been updated with events from the past two years, and we couldn't be more thrilled to share this news with you. We hope that you will take the time to browse through the page and relive some of the wonderful moments we have shared as a community.

We want to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of our members. Your continued support and engagement with the Alaska State Society has been instrumental in helping us grow and thrive over the years. We appreciate your participation in our events and look forward to more exciting programming in the future.

We would also like to extend our thanks to our sponsors for their generous support, which enables us to organize events and create opportunities for the community to come together. We are excited to continue our partnerships and create more memorable experiences together. If you would like to become a sponsor, please reach out via our email ([email protected]) and our team can discuss how your organization can get involved.

Additionally, we would like to encourage all of our members to stay connected with us through our social media channels. Please consider following us on Instagram and LinkedIn for more updates on our upcoming events and community happenings.

Thank you for being a part of the Alaska State Society. We can't wait to see what the future holds!

Thank you to our sponsors for making the Alaska State Society's Cherry Blossom Princess Reception a great success. From stunning decorations to delicious food and drink, the event showcased the best of our state. We appreciate our sponsors' unwavering support, and we look forward to future collaborations to make more exceptional events happen in our nation’s Capital.

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Thank you to the Alaska Delegation, Sean Parnell, the Ted Stevens Foundation, and the UAA Alumni Association for partnering with the Alaska State Society and hosting a wonderful event. The collaboration between these institutions resulted in a memorable and inspiring experience that highlighted Alaska's culture and values. Connecting with other professionals and hearing from inspiring speakers is an invaluable experience for our membership, and I am grateful for all the hard work and dedication that made this event possible.

AKSS is happy to announce that Mary Peltola’s office has selected this year’s Cherry Blossom Princess, Samantha Wanner.

This years reception will be held at the Credit Union House on April 13. AKSS members, please make sure to RSVP using the link below.

https://www.alaskastatesociety.org/events/cherry-blossom-princess-reception

Also, check out Rep. Peltola’s offices announcement below for more details regarding this year’s Princess.

Today, Representative Peltola announced her selection of Samantha Wanner to represent Alaska in the 2023 Cherry Blossom Princess Program.

Samantha grew up in Chugiak, Alaska, and is currently attending the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) with a major in Health Science. In addition to making the Dean’s List at UAA, she has also been an Alaska Area Health Education Scholar, a women’s Power League of Alaska Mentee, presented a published paper at the Alaska Public Health Conference, and worked as a program facilitator with Premera to deliver baby boxes to expectant mothers in rural Alaska. Samantha also has a strong background in public speaking, ballet performance, and volunteering.

“I’m proud to select Samantha as Alaska’s Cherry Blossom Princess for 2023,” said Representative Peltola. “Samantha exemplifies the traits of the Cherry Blossom Princess Educational and Cultural Exchange program, including academic excellence, a deep interest in civic affairs, and a proven commitment to community-minded service. The Cherry Blossom program has welcomed many incredible Alaskans to its ranks over the years, Including our own Senator Lisa Murkowski, and I am confident that Samantha will be a strong addition to this community.”

Samantha will be celebrated at a Cherry Blossom Princess Reception hosted by the Alaska State Society on April 13th at the Credit Union House in Washington, D.C.

AKSS Event Announcement!

Wednesday, April 19, 2023
5:30pm - 7:30pm
700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE #600, Washington, DC 20003
6th Floor of the Samsung Executive Briefing Center

Join Chancellor Parnell and fellow Alaskans in Washington D.C.

UAA Chancellor Sean Parnell and the Ted Stevens Foundation invite you to join them for an exciting upcoming event in Washington D.C. Meet UAA alumni and fellow Alaskans to reconnect with your university, and hear about UAA’s work creating opportunities for Alaskans. The event will feature a presentation on the Alaska Leaders Archive. This exciting new project will advance civic engagement, and preserve the legacy and historical records of Alaska leaders. The event will be hosted by the UAA Alumni Association and the Alaska State Society.

The time has come to select the 2023 Alaska Cherry Blossom Princess! Every year, offices within the delegation take turns selecting who will hold this title. This annual event takes place in early April to celebrate a young woman over the course of a week. Each year, a woman between the ages of 19-24 is selected to participate by a member of the Alaska Delegation. This year, Rep. Mary Peltola’s Office will have the opportunity to choose a representative.

The Alaska State Society is collecting resumes of potential applicants to pass on to Rep. Peltola's office for consideration. If you or someone you know is interested in this year's program, please email [email protected].

To find out more about the opportunity, check out https://www.cherryblossomprogram.com/about.

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Thank you to everyone who came out to this year’s Alaska State Society Holiday Party. It was an astounding success. This evening was made extra special due to the attendance by Alaska’s newest congressional member and . The Society would like to thank our whole Congressional Delegation for your continued support. With more events in 2023 coming, make sure to follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe to our email list to get the latest.

I would also like to thank the numerous 2022 sponsors who made events like this possible.

The Alaska State Society wants to welcome our members to it’s annual holiday party. This year will be a fun filled affair, so be sure to RSVP on our website—link in bio. #907

The AKSS pre-election party was a great success! Thank you to all the AKSS members who came out to celebrate the democratic process and cheer on their candidates.

Hello Alaskans—come out and cheer on your favorite candidate on November 8th . We will start at 203 Maryland Ave NE and then make our way to to celebrate democracy with the masses. Look forward to seeing you all there.

Another successful AKSS happy hour! Make sure to stay tuned to our upcoming line up of fun filled events

AKSS is having a happy hour on June 30th at 6pm . If you’re still in town and haven’t started the summer travel season yet, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with your fellow Alaskans in DC. See you there!!!

Alaska’s DC softball team took on another challenger today. We usually play 6:30-8:30, so feel free to pop over after work. Bring your dogs, family, friends—I promise it’s fun for everyone. Let know if you can commit to a few games below so we can score some wins for Alaska. We are all excited to see you guys out there.
UPCOMING GAMES
Wednesday, June 15: Icebreakers vs Born to Home Run (Menendez/SFRC-Majority) - CANCELED
Thursday, June 23: Icebreakers vs Hoosier Hustle
TBD: Thursday, July 14: Icebreakers vs Bama Bangers (Alabama State Society)
TBD: Thursday, July 21: Icebreakers vs Mississippi Mudcats
Thursday, July 28: Icebreakers vs Whiskey Business (Blackburn and Hagerty)

Erik and Angelina Burney are hosting a welcome event for Senator Murkowski’s incoming interns and YOU’RE INVITED! Feel free to reach out to her for more information. The pool party will be this Saturday from 11- 8pm at her home in Maryland (~30 min from DC). 13975 Mount Eagle Lane Waldorf Maryland. It will be a blast!

Hey y’all! Just wanted to once again thank for representing Alaska at this year’s Cherry Blossom Princess Program.

I want to give a BIG thank you to everyone who showed up and celebrated AK Princess Shannon, our 2022 Cherry Blossom Program representative. It was a smashing success. AKSS strives to make sure that regardless of where you come from in Alaska that you have a community when you are in DC. We also want to say thank you to (a former Cherry Blossom Princess) for nominating Princess Shannon. Lastly, I would be remiss if I didn’t give a shout out to our AKSS’s fabulous sponsors—many who have supported us for years.