Contributed by Mike Coons, President of CCA
Some here may know me as the President of the Matsu Chapter of AMAC. Action, of which I did that for 8 years and really enjoyed it! My wife says I should be paid for all I do, but my answer is I get paid back in ways that aren't monetary but a simple joy of doing something to help my fellow Alaskans.
Sadly, this September, the AMAC Action leadership fired me because, even though we had discussed it and approved that the Chapter wanted to endorse Ballot Measure 1, the State Constitutional Convention they reneged and used that as the reason (they wanted the leadership in Florida to approve any endorsement of our Alaska Ballot measure).
Long story short, once I got the word, while on my hunting trip, upon my return our normal meeting in October was presided by Tom Wood, the acting Chapter leader. The agenda was the future of the Matsu Chapter, which AMAC Action in Florida tried to stop. At that meeting the situation was laid out to the membership.
A motion was made to dissolve the chapter, seconded and about an hour of discussion. With about 40 people in attendance, there were only two votes to maintain. Once the meeting was adjourned I asked if anyone would like to start up a new organization for and by Alaskans.
The discussion was, do we remain a predominately senior group, or open to 18 and above (voting age). We agreed to open and thus the name of Concerned Conservatives of Alaska was born. We held a vote for President, VP, Secretary and Treasurer All including myself as President votes were unanimous.
Our Vision is:
Promote The Growth of Conservative Truth & Policy to Voting Age Alaskans
Our Mission is:
Be a Focal Point for Fair Conservative Debate, Election Issues, Candidate Information, and Issues that affect the promotion of a just and responsive government. Increase Knowledge of Conservative Values, Policies, Issues and Support Through Membership, Meetings, and Technological Outreach to Alaskans. Advocating for Responsible City, Borough, State and Federal Government to ensure our Freedoms, & Liberties.
If this is something you would like to explore and be a part of, please come to our first meeting at Real Life Church 10697 E Palmer-Wasilla Hwy, Palmer, AK on November 19th at 11 AM. You do not have to be a Republican to be a member. If you are a conservative, have conservative values, love our State and Country and want to learn about the issues, what is happening in Juneau during the sessions, how to have an impact on legislation, same with Cities and Boroughs and so much more, please come visit and see if this is a good fit for you.