Virtual Plunge anyone?

Participating virtually is now the thing to do! It’s easy to Plunge virtually. Register, create your profile, collect $100 in Pledges using social media – then stay home on February 20. :) Support hearing health and hearing impaired local youth from the comfort of your own warm, dry, couch.  There are a lot of good … Read more

Update – Malia Batchelder

Our past summer camp scholarship recipient, Malia Batchelder was all set to attend Gallaudet University’s Summer Youth Camp when Covid hit, and the Summer Camp program cancelled for the safety of its students and staff.   Gallaudet University is the only university where all programs and services are specifically designed to accommodate deaf and hard of … Read more

2021 Plunge is ON!

The Mat-Su Sertoma Club is geared up for the 2021 Mat-Su Plunge on February 20th, and we’re happy to be back at the Elks Lodge in Palmer this year!  We were fortunate to have completed the Plunge last year before Covid-19 hit Alaska, and we’re committed to continuing our long-time support of hearing health and … Read more

2020 Plunge Champs!

Our sincere thanks to everyone, Partners, Plungers and Pledgers alike, who helped make the 2020 Mat-Su Plunge one of our best ever! Catch all the splash-by-splash action on our Facebook page! Top Fundraiser Team: Alaska USA Federal Credit Union $2,430 Top Fundraiser Individual: Stacie Ihrig (Team Alaska USA): $800 Honorable Mentions: Leeta White $660 & … Read more

February 22 – Plunge Day Schedule

Join us at Everett’s at the Mat-Su Resort on Wasilla Lake on February 22, 2020 for the 2020 Mat-Su Plunge! Download this information here. Plunge Day Schedule On-site Registration Opens: 10:00 am For best parking, show up early and follow the instructions of our parking attendants volunteers – the Midnight Son Riders Christian Motorcycle Association. … Read more

Colony High ASL Honor Society – Affiliate

The Mat-Su Sertoma Club is so proud to have Colony High School American Sign Language Honor Society as an Affiliate to the Mat Su Sertoma Club!  The Sertoma Affiliate program, also known as Adopt-an-Agency, is limited to non–profits with the same mission and goals, helping expand awareness and impacting individuals with communicative disorders. Affiliates include … Read more

Charter President back in action.

Charter President, Paula Nance returns as club President for 2020 and is excited to bring another family-friendly Mat-Su Plunge event to life at Everett’s Resort on Wasilla Lake on February 22nd! In 2009, Paula, a long-time valley resident, organized the Mat-Su chapter of this national community organization committed to hearing health under the sponsoring Ambassadorship … Read more

Scholarship Recipient: Malia Batchelder

The Mat Su Sertoma Club is excited to announce Malia Batchelder as the successful recipient of the 2019 summer camp scholarship. Malia is 14 years old and is currently attending Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP). She was accepted into the Junior National Honor Society and is the only deaf student to have attended … Read more

2019 Summer Camp Scholarship

 The Mat-Su Sertoma Club offers 2019 Summer Camp Scholarship for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students Mat-Su Sertoma Club is pleased to announce they are offering a full scholarship to attend a summer camp 2019 that provides programs to deaf youth, adults and families. The Summer Camp Scholarship is for deaf or hard of hearing … Read more

Congratulations Kaila Hunt

Mat-Su Sertoma Club is pleased to announce they have awarded a scholarship to Kaila Hunt to travel overseas on an exchange program to assist in developing her career in the health industry.  This is the second year Sertoma has provided funds for international learning to Alaskans.

Jim Vrooman was a Mat Su Sertoma Club member who exemplified volunteerism and grace.  In addition to authoring “The Times of My Life” he also served on the Wasilla Area Senior Center board of directors.  In honor of his example and leadership within the community, the Mat Su Sertoma Club wanted him to be remembered in perpetuity through this annual grant.

Kaila currently works at Algone Pain Clinic as a Medical Assistant. Her wish is to obtain her Registered Nurse degree and work with rural communities.  Her adopted brother was diagnosed with a hearing loss which sparked her interest in the deaf and hard of hearing community.  She has learned and is maintaining her American Sign Language skills.

She will be using the funds to travel to Africia.  Kaila’s grandmother volunteered as an R.N. in Africa many years ago and it’s her dream to walk in her grandmother’s footsteps.  She has volunteered at countless programs in Alaska, including the Veterans Administration.