Hello Chapter 49 Members,

We have a NEW! Alaska Seminars Program on the horizon. May 10, 2024, Chapter 49 will host Chapter 49’s first Alaska specific “Section Line Easements for the Land Professional”. seminar. See the calendar and our “Events” page for more detail.

Woohoo!! Your board has accepted 15 new members into the fold. Please see our “New Members” section for more detail.

As always, we are looking for ROW professionals to serve as board members or committee chairs in order to keep our chapter strong and resilient. It is a meaningful and much needed contribution to the chapter keeping us all in the know for all things right of way. In this way, we can all share the load in keeping our Alaska Chapter 49 active.

General Members are always welcome to attend and participate in board or committee meetings as we love to hear from those we serve.

Keep an eye on the calendar and check back regularly for updates, job announcements, and ROW resources.

Feel free to contact ch49dataweb@gmail.com with website issues, feedback, ideas, etc.

Please join us for a Lunch and Learn on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program aka the STIP as presented by the DOT&PF’s Commissioner Ryan Anderson, P.E. at the Matanuska Telephone Association (MTA) Training room, 480 Commercial Drive, Palmer, AK 99645 on April 17, 2024, at 11:45am for a catered lunch. Preorder for $20 via email to our Membership Chair, Paula Brault, SR/WA.

Click here for additional information.

From the nominations submitted, your Chapter 49 Nominations & Elections chair and select board members reviewed each application and chose the following winners:

Employer of the Year - DOWL Engineering

Professional of the Year - Mychael Alfaro, SR/WA

Our members work hard to gain and maintain their IRWA credentialing through continuing education to provide exceptional on-the-job working knowledge and ethical standards.

Let’s take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate their efforts in supporting our Chapter, our Alaska ROW family, and the neighborhoods in which we all live.

WELL DONE ALL!

SR/WA Re-Certifications

Lee Ault, SR/WA

Marjorie Bellringer, SR/WA

Kathryn Schreckenghost, SR/WA, R/W-RAC

Josh Resnick, SR/WA

Karen Keesecker, SR/WA

Pete Nagel, SR/WA

Sheila Armstrong, SR/WA

SR/WA Candidates

Chelsey Okonek

Owen Dicks

Manny Lopez

Sterling Lopez

New SR/WA-EU Credential

Cynthia Coughlin, SR/WA-EU

New RWP-GN Credentials

Elizabeth Silvernale, RWP-GN

New RWA Credentials

Michelle Olsen, RWA (October 2023)

Scott Huff, RWA

Mark Whisenhunt, RWA

Samuel Philips, RWA

Holly Sparrow, RWA-GN

Chapter 49’s member count has grown by 15 new members to 91.

Please welcome the newest additions to our Right of Way community…

Katrina Kline, Mat-Su Borough

Krista King, Mat-Su Borough

Joseph Lujan, Lounsbury and Associates

Alma Elia, Bureau of Indian Affairs

Pete Mueller, AK Mental Health Trust Land Office

Kiley Fish, Matanuska Telecom Association

Amy Orange-Posma, SOA DNR MLW-Realty Survey

Steven Ray, Matanuska Electric Association

Rebecca Sheilikoff, Bureau of Indian Affairs

Skylar Furlong, Enstar Natural Gas

Tyler Spud, Matanuska Susitna Borough

Amanda Gonzales, Bureau of Indian Affairs

Marie Gregg, Bureau of Indian Affairs

Daniel Ramirez, GCI

Nikki Way, HDR

New Member Application

If you know anyone who would benefit from joining our chapter, please refer them to our Membership Chair, Paula Brault, SR/WA at pbrault@dowl.com.

Members who engage in Chapter 49 events and activities are included in our Member Engagement drawing via each events sign-in list.

Our Member Engagement drawing for a free membership will take place during our first monthly member meeting and Lunch and Learn of each new year, or annually in August.

DRAWING WINNERS!

2023 Jimmy Christopher

2022 Postponed to 2023

2021 Marjorie Bellringer

Chapter 49 needs the valuable assistance a course coordinator provides in order to provide such great course experiences for our participants. Members may become certified course coordinators and Chapter 49 will pay for that coordinator tuition for that course as our appreciation for managing the class needs.

Ever wondered what your local Chapter 49 is all about without committing to serve as an officer or chairperson and thought, If only I could be a one-time volunteer and see how it goes…

Here is your chance! We are looking for one-time volunteers that we could call on to help with various events.

Click below to express your interest via a quick email to our Chapter 49 President, Deanna Kilburn.

Brought to you by your Programs Chair.

Our Lunch and Learn Program presentation follows the Monthly Members update.

Typically presented the 3rd Wednesday of each month (excepting June, July, and December). On occasion, due to scheduling conflicts, we may have to offer an alternate day. Please check our “Schedule of Events” calendar to confirm upcoming dates and times.

The cost for lunch is $20 and must be preordered via emailed RSVP lunch invitation.

If you did not receive an invitation, please email your Chapter President.

Lunch begins at 11:45AM.

Member update and program presentation is always FREE and runs from 12:00PM to 1:00PM

We welcome suggestions for future right of way speakers and topics.

Monthly meeting of your Chapter 49 Executive Board of Director (EBOD).

Your EBOD meets the second Tuesday of each month from 4:30pm - 6:30pm.

Members are always welcome to attend and participate in discussions on how we improve service to our members and our ROW community.

Check our “Schedule of Events” calendar to confirm the location of our regularly scheduled meeting. Barring a scheduling conflict, most EBOD meetings are held at DOWL, 5015 Business Park Blvd., #4000, Anchorage.

Monthly meeting of your Strategic Planning Committee (SPC).

Your SPC meets the second Thursday of each month from 4:30pm - 6:30pm.

Members are always welcome to attend and share their ideas for improving our chapter’s reach in the community and member benefits.

Check our “Schedule of Events” calendar to confirm the location of our regularly scheduled meeting. Barring a scheduling conflict, most SPC meetings are held at DOWL, 5015 Business Park Blvd., #4000, Anchorage.

Your local Chapter 49 Executive Board of Directors is elected by its general members each May. Our installation ceremony is held annually each June.

See our Contacts page for for our newly elected board and attending service committee chairs.

Join us June TBD, 2024, at TBD from 5:00PM to 9:00PM, for a wee bit of social fun and to meet, greet, and install the new members of our board.

IRWA Calendar of Events

Region 7 Events

If you are interested in sponsorship / support opportunities with your local IRWA Alaska Sourdough Chapter 49, please see our sponsorship invitation on our “Community Sponsor” page.