Accomplishments

I want to communicate my personal thanks to the membership, especially to those whose unwavering volunteer efforts and donations continue to make Mat-Su Sea Hawkers what it is today; a successful youth sport support organization. This year passed quickly and it is impressive to see the accomplishments at they start to pile up on paper. Examples of what you have helped achieve in our community in 2009:Mat-Su Sea Hawker Specific:Achieve 3rd year in the Mat-Su business and volunteer communities.Maintained a membership of nearly 100 members.Promote presence on the World Wide Web at: www.matsuseahawkers.comRaised nearly $12,000 in corporate donations and $2000 in raffle proceeds to help fund youth sport events, participation fees, and scholarshipsJoined Foraker Group - In preparation to help out board members and organization become the very best non-profit in support of our mission, supporting Mat-Su youth sports.2009 Youth Specific Contributions:Mat-Su Youth Football - $300.00 donationMat-Su Soccer Clinic - $500.00 donationWasilla Girls Softball - $250.00 donationMat-Su NFL Punt, Pass & Kick - $500.00 commitment and volunteersWasilla Swim and Dive Team - $500.00 donationMat-Su Miners Baseball - $280.00 fund raiser sponsorshipCommunity Sports, Inc.: Night Courts - Youth basketball and volleyball - $500.00 donationMat-Su High School Seniors - offered $1000.00 in scholarshipsCommunity Contributions:Valley Clean Up Day - Wasilla - VolunteersMat-Su Relay for Life - Raised nearly $1100.00 for cancer awarenessSupport local media by advertising and helping air Seahawks football on KBYR 700 - $600.00Gift item donation to GWCC for fund raiser - $75.00Gift item donation to Alaska USA fund raiser - $75.003rd annual free community open house BBQContinuing grass roots effort to gain technical, financial, and volunteer support to fund and build, and seek operator source, for a Multi-Use indoor sports domeWith my appreciation and regards,Thomas M. SpindlerPresident, Mat-Su Sea Hawkers, Inc.