AMYA  is celebrating "Fifteen Years of Alaska's Promise", 18-27 June 2009. We need updated contact information for all graduates. If you wish to volunteer, please contact Dr. James Jones, AMYA Deputy Director, at 907.384.6017. If unable to attend, you are invited to send a video testimonial, email, or letter to share during the event.

The 1-1/2 weeks of scheduled events are based on the Eight Core Components and will culminate in a Day of Celebration on 27 June at the Bryant Army Airfield Hangar #4, including barbecue, live music, games, prizes, and entertainment for the whole family.   Follow these links for the schedule of events and a map showing the location of events.

Day of Caring - Health & Hygiene Outreach:  June 18 - Support for dependents of deployed service members.  POCs:  Ron Forbes, 907-384-6029, and Ed Amituanai, 907-384-1176.

Day of Sharing - Service to the Community:  June 19-26 at various locations.  POCs:  Ron Forbes, 907-384-6029, and Ed Amituanai, 907-384-1176.

Day of Physical Fitness and Team Building:  June 20 - Participation in the Anchorage Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon.  The 26.2-mile marathon starts at 8:00 a.m. at Bartlett High School and ends at West High School.  The 13.1-mile half marathon and Five Miler begin at 9:00 a.m. at West High School.  All races must be completed by 4:30 pm.  POCs:  Ron Forbes, 907-384-6029, and Ed Amituanai, 907-384-1176. Detailed information on the event can be found here.
 

Day of Honoring - Leadership/Followship: June 23 - Special luncheon for the "pioneers" of the Alaska ChalleNGe Program from 2:00-4:00 pm in the Wilderness Inn Dining Facility on Ft. Richardson.  POC:  Dr. James Jones, 907-384-6017.

Day of Remembering - Responsible Citizenship:  June 24 - A wreath laying and remembrance ceremony for those we have lost will be held from 2:00-3:00 p.m at the Ft. Richardson National Cemetery.  Click here for a map to the cemetery.  Reception follows at the Wilderness Inn Dining Facility on Ft. Richardson.  POC:  Mike Masters, 907-384-6028, and Loni Antrim, 907-384-6013.

Day of Outreach - Life-coping Skills:   June 24 - Recruiting applicants for the next classes.  Visit Wal-Mart in Fairbanks, Wasilla, Eagle River, and midtown Anchorage to talk to staff and former cadets about the program.  POC:  Deb Morton, 907-384-6120.

School Days - Academic Excellence:  June 24-25 - Parent/teacher conferences and academic opportunities orientation.  On-campus conferences Wednesday, June 24, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m; teleconferences on Thursday, June 25, from 9:00-11:30 a.m, 1:00-4:30 p.m.  POC:  Tom Hamil, 907-384-6102.

Career Days - Job Skills and Placement Preparation:  26 June - Career and Education Fair is open to the public from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and open to cadets from 12:00-4:00 p.m.  Thirty+ presentors  will be at the National Guard Armory, Building 49000, Camp Denali, Ft. Richardson.  POC:  Deb Morton, 907-384-6120.

Day of Celebration:  27 June, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  All day events with barbecue, live music, games, prizes, and entertainment for the whole family.  Located at Bryant Army Airfield Hangar #4, building 47431.   Click here for a map showing the location of events.

For more information, email us at the following address:
amya15yearcelebration@alaska.gov

If you plan on attending the celebration, affordable housing can be obtained through the University of Alaska, Anchorage. The reservation form can be downloaded here.  For more information, contact: