Mor-ROCK'n New Year's Bash

Happy 2012 Alaskans!

After many of you retreated to blustery Barrow, wintery Wasilla, snowy Seward, or even North Pole for the holidays, it is time to warm up and celebrate the new year. Please join us for a Mor-ROCK'n New Year's Bash with all your Alaskan friends!

Thursday, January 12
6 - 9 PM

Marrakesh P Street - Second Floor Lounge
2147 P St NW
Washington, DC 20037
(metro accessible from Dupont)

We'll have a variety of Moroccan tapas and other appetizers, beer, wine and even a belly dance performance in the lounge upstairs.

We appreciated your support in 2011, and please join us again in 2012 by renewing your membership today. To do so, you may print out the attached membership form, or you may join online. Membership dues for 2012 are $5 for students and interns, $25 for individuals, $40 for couples, $50 for families, and $500 for corporate memberships (includes membership for all employees).

We look forward to seeing you there!

AKSS Summer Happy Hour and Ice Cream Event

It is a well known fact that Alaskans eat more ice cream per capita than residents of any other state. With scorching days like these in Washington, its pretty clear that we could all use some rocky road, Neapolitan, or even just plain vanilla. So join the Alaska State Society for a happy hour featuring food, drink, and ice cream with a great rooftop view.

Where: 444 N. Capitol St, NW (the Hall of States rooftop)

When: Thursday, July 28 from 5:30 to 8pm

This event is being sponsored by our Alaskan friends at BlueWater Strategies, and we couldn't do it without them!

It should be warm next week - but a bit cooler. In case of rain, the event will go on with an inside location in the same building, because we know you will enjoy ice cream no matter the weather outside.

See you all next week!

Save the Date for the AKSS Summer BBQ

Our annual summer BBQ and softball game will be Sunday, September 18!

AKSS Cinco de Mayo happy hour

Dear Alaskans and Alaska Enthusiasts-

You won’t have to go South of the Border to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo. We invite you to join the Alaska State Society for a Cinco de Mayo party with some Mexican cerveza and appetizers.

When: Thursday, May 5^th, 6pm-8pm

Where: Jack Ferguson Associates

203 Maryland Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002

If you haven't already, please be ready to join Alaska State Society. Its easy (forms will be at the event) and membership is only $25 for individuals, $40 for couples, and $50 for families per year.

A special thank you to AKSS sponsors Jack Ferguson Associates and the North Star Group for hosting this event! Events like these are not possible with out the generous support of all our sponsors.

One thing is for sure: you will need a siesta after this fiesta!

Alaska State Society Cherry Blossom Reception on Thursday, March 31

The first Alaska State Society event of 2011 will be our annual Cherry Blossom Reception celebrating the arrival of spring, anticipating the imminent appearance of the cherry blossoms, and sending off Alaska’s Cherry Blossom Princess to a week of events in style. Every year, one lucky Alaskan is chosen to represent our state in Washington’s Cherry Blossom Festival, and the 2011 Princess is Grace Abbott of Anchorage.

The reception will be Thursday, March 31 from 5:30 to 7:30pm in Kennedy Caucus Room (325 Russell Senate Office Building). It will feature our favorite beverages courtesy of Alaskan Brewing Company, delicious fish care of Pacific Seafood Processors Association, and generous support from BP.

So come out and meet Grace and have a great time. We look forward to seeing you there!

PS- If you haven’t already renewed your AKSS membership for 2011, please do so by mailing in the attached form. Or you can simply make the appropriate donation amount ($25 for individuals, $40 for couples, and $50 for families) online at https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=11051238 or email us for more information.

AKSS Holiday Party is on Wednesday, December 8

It's not exactly an Alaskan December out there, but we're only one week away from the Alaska State Society annual holiday party. This year's party will be generously hosted at the home of Gordon Parker and Domini Boucher on Capitol Hill at:

127 3rd Street NE

Washington, D.C. 20002

6-8:30pm

There will food and drink, including beverages from the Alaska Brewing Company and a cookie decorating station. Santa Claus will also be making a visit to our party with all sorts of door prizes, care of the Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau. Needless to say, it's going to be a great time, and we hope you'll be able to make it. As always, this event is free for members, and non-members will be asked for a $5 entrance fee.

AKSS Fall Happy Hour

With Labor Day and the August Recess behind us, Washington is quickly moving into more pleasant fall weather and even a (very) few leaves have changed color. While we are probably still along way away from seeing any Termination Dust around these parts, we thought it would be a good idea to come together for a Fall happy hour. Please join us:

When: Thursday, September 23, 5:30-8pm
Where: Jack Ferguson Associates

203 Maryland Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002

If you haven't already, please be ready to join Alaska State Society. Its easy (forms will be at the event) and membership is only $20 (single), $35 (couple), or $45 (family) per year.

A special thank you to AKSS sponsors Jack Ferguson Associates and the North Star group for hosting this event! Events like these are not possible with out the generous support of all our sponsors.