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Report to COUNCIL APRIL 22, 2019
Seward Chamber of Commerce. CVB. Cindy Clock
New Chamber members this month:
Visit Sitka, Arctic Wolf Lodge LLC, Alpine Air Seward, Kenai Crewsers Rowing Club, Alaska Army
National Guard, KOA Campground, Tsunami Mommi Catering
= 409 members!
Mt. Marathon Race registration closed on March 31st, the race roster has been posted with bib
numbers at mmr.seward.com, we've implemented a Waitlist so that when runners submit a medical
or military deferral — we can begin to fill those empty spots. You'll also see that we're auctioning off 3
spots each in the Men's and Women's division — online — April 23 — 25. Keep informed by visiting the
Mt. Marathon FB page. We'll be recruiting volunteers soon on Sign Up Genius.
The July 4th Parade theme this year is "Red, White & Blue Go Green". You can sign up for a parade
entry now — the earlier the better as far as chamber staff are concerned! The Chamber is working
with Sustainable Seward & Alaska Waste to obtain recycling containers — and I believe I've already
mentioned that the Water Truck H2O2Go will be at the Arcade lot to fill/refill water bottles — and you
can get a great deal on an aluminum water bottle from Sustainable Seward. Single Use containers
are on the way out — and Seward can be proud that we are on this path!
Concerning Resolution 2019-038, the Shuttle contract with Seward City Tours — the Chamber
Board of Directors is in favor of this resolution. Jonah & Yen Swiderski provide an excellent service
for cruise ship passengers. Their attractive shuttle busses are on time and keep a regular schedule.
Their drivers are well trained and courteous. And I can tell you that since they've had the contract,
the Chamber Visitor Center has not received complaints about the free shuttle.
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`r The June Halibut Tournament will see new prize categories this year — a Captain's prize goes to
the captain with the most "Daily Leaders" and there'll be prizes specific to Private Boats. 40 halibut
will be tagged with prizes ranging from Alaska Airlines RT tickets for 2 to a $5,000 tag to 20 $250
tags. Top 3 heaviest halibut will receive $5,000 - $2,500 - $1,500.
Thompson & Company are sending us several travel-writer leads that would like assistance, and
the Chugach National Forrest has hired a firm to create a video that we may collaborate on.
Next Chamber Lunch, Thursday, April 25th Alan Nickell, Seward PD
Personal Safety and How to be a Good Witness
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Conference and Visitors Bureau
April 22, 2019
Mayor David Squires
City of Seward
P.O. Box 167
Seward, Alaska 99664
Dear Mayor Squires and City Council,
This letter is being written on behalf of the membership of the Seward Chamber of Commerce —
a membership that as of today is comprised of 408 members. Each of these businesses is
operated by and employs people who have chosen to make a personal investment of their time
and their monetary resources to offer services and products based here in the City of Seward
and the outlying areas.
As a Chamber, we work hard to promote Seward as a community committed to social and
economic stability - a community that offers a positive, safe environment to raise families and
provides the opportunity for businesses to prosper. Sadly, recent events have illuminated what
we would all rather not acknowledge openly. Like so many other communities, the associated
crime that results from the sales and use of drugs has become a factor that affects every
property owner, business owner and citizen in our town in some way. Left unchecked, we run
the risk of degrading property values as well as the safety and well-being of our citizens.
It is a challenge to address these interrelated issues for many reasons. The physical disease
and cycle of addiction is complicated when viewed on its own. Here in Seward, the associated
crime and social degradation becomes extremely difficult to mitigate due in large part to the
irregular boundaries of oversight. Land owners, both within and outside City Limits, are
comprised of Federal, State, Borough and private corporations and individuals. All are
intertwined in a manner that surely leaves law enforcement agencies hamstrung when deciding
which agency has oversight and jurisdiction.
The time has come to bring ALL stake holders together to define the issues that impact our
community in a negative way and mutually agree on a strategic plan and take action to curtail
criminal activities that are eroding the foundation that makes our community a wonderful place
to live and do business. We request that the City of Seward actively participate in bringing
together the various agencies and stakeholders - Federal, State, Borough and private that are
responsible for oversight of properties and businesses within the community of Seward. We
would welcome the opportunity to be part of a community wide open forum of open discussions
and solutions.
Seward Chamber of Commerce PO Box 749 Seward, Alaska 99664
We believe that the same independent spirit that drove our community founders to see great
potential here on the shores of Resurrection Bay can surely serve as a catalyst to ensure that
our future remains bright, and that together we can find unique solutions. It is time to
collectively take a stand to enforce existing laws and send a strong message that a culture of
drugs and crime are not welcome in our town.
Sincerely,
Carole Tallman. President
Seward Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
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Alaska State Troopers
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Alaska State Parks
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