Contributed by Sandy May
Who sees this event as ushering out summer and looking forward to moose hunting, school starting, and Fall in the air? For the Mat-Su Republican Women’s Club Est. 1947 we see the Alaska State Fair as yet one more year with our booth on the corner of Denali Loop and the Purple Trail! We were told a few years ago that we were the oldest booth out there. We received a ribbon for 50 years that year.
With excited Alaskans of all ages crowding the paths every day, it is a funtastic time for our Club! Folks know that they can come by and have the opportunity to meet and chat with our local, state, and federal representatives. This last State Fair, our Governor Mike Dunleavy spent a lot of time at our booth, meeting and listening and answering a lot of questions from Alaskans. We hope that this year he will be at our booth once again.
During election years, many candidates spend time at our booth so they can meet with folks. You can find information about them to take home and read. Buttons, bumper stickers as well!
You will be able to ‘get your Trump on’ at our booth! Hats, shirts, bumper stickers… we will have it! Plus, items to show support for our Governor Dunleavy will be available.
The Mat-Su Republican Women’s Club Est. 1947 has a rich history! 72 years of outstanding Republican ladies coming and going. Mentors and women in local and state office who in turn mentor others interested in running for office. Senator Lyda Green is one such mentor who has passed her knowledge & experience to many women and men as well. This year we have the opportunity to elect 3 new school board members and 2 Mat-Su Borough Assembly members. Our Club helps during campaigns.
If you are wanting something special to get involved in and meet like-minded women and men [our men join as associates and have added so much to our Club over the years!] and reap the blessings of new friendships, consider joining our active Club of longevity. You can join on our website: matsurepublicanwomensclub.org; click on Membership Tab.
Be sure to include us as a State Fair stop on your list! You never know who you will see there!
August 22-September 2.
