The Pioneers of Alaska Men's and Women's Igloo #6 presented $10,000 to the Whale Project, the community group which will place a life-sized humpback whale sculpture and fountain on Juneau's waterfront in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Alaska statehood.

As envisioned by sculptor R.T. "Skip" Wallen, the bronze whale will be part of the Sea Walk and rise out of an infinity pool surrounded by a plaza.

The Douglas Fourth of July Committee wishes to thank the following organizations for their contributions in helping us build the performance pavilion in Savikko Park.

Due to generous donation by the Pioneers of Alaska Igloo 6, the pavilion has been named the Pioneer Pavilion.

Juneau will celebrate Alaska Day this year on Oct. 18.

The celebration will be in the form of a ball and will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. at Centennial Hall.

The emcee willbe no other than the illustrious Mike Race.

Festivities will include a welcome dance from our First Alaskans, represented by the Yees Ku Oo Dancers, our National Anthem and the Alaska Flag Song led by the Alaskan Youth Choir, followed by a short tribute to the actual transfer of 1867.

The evening will be filled with ballroom dance music and jazz tunes presented by Alaska's Kit and the Kaboodles.

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At our October meeting we invited the candidates entered the mayoral and assembly races to meet, greet, and address our body.

Wanting to be more community-facing and demonstrating that the Juneau POA is a family-friendly organization, we elected to participate in the Douglas 4th of July festivities by donating soap box derby cars that could be used as loaner cars for kids who weren’t fortunate enough to have a parent make them one.

This year the “Big big check” was handed out to two deserving legacy high school students.  It turned out to be a royal occasion. 

The Igloo members went a vikinging to the Petersburg Mayfest, an excursion we are actively working on making an annual tradition. Our Viking horde grows each year in presence and stature.

Queen Janice Holst and King Tom Dawson presided over a well-attended affair at the Juneau Pioneer Home on May 19th, where members, their family and guests celebrated the reign of our outgoing royalty.

Juneau’s Gold Rush Days celebrates our strong mining and logging traditions with several days of activities, demonstrations and competitions. 

Our inaugural Pioneer Forget-Me-Not Tea was held at the Harbor Dinner Club on April 13th.  Highlighting the Gold Rush days, this tea featured live music, a fashion show, trays stacked with delicious sweets and savories, in a room beautifully decorated under the preview of our Queen Janice Holst.

POA members have conducted a series of tours of the historic homes on Telephone Hill for elected Juneau officials and the State Historic Preservation Office staff.

These homes were the first built in the Juneau area, long before the city was laid out, and include the oldest continually occupied home in Alaska.

As part of our celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence and the 250 Anniversary of the formation of the US Navy, the Pioneers of Alaska are working with the Juneau Navy League, the VFW, the American Legion and the City and Borough of Juneau to install a Lone Sailor memorial on the boardwalk.

Presidents:  Brad Austin & Dorene Lorenz

First VP: Bruce Botelho & Karen Bonnet-Peterson

Second VP: Terry Brenner & Kate Austin

Historians: Jim Caroll & Summer Putnam

Chaplain: Kirk Thorsteinson & Tobin Brenner

Inner Guard: Lyman Thorsteinson & Janice Holst

Sergeant-at-Arms: Tom Dawson & Denise Carroll

Recording Secretary/Treasurer: Fred Thorsteinson

Recording Secretary: Lorinda Kassner

Treasurer: Trisha Dawson

Financial Secretary: John Pivar & Irene Gallion

Marshall:  Barbara Potter

First Year Trustees: Dan Kassner & Virginia Calloway

Second Year Trustee:  Kirby Day & Lorinda Kassner

Third Year Trustee:  John George & Victoria Reed

Primary Name: Baggen, George

Filed as: baggen_george

Also known as: —

Occupation / Association: Juneau pioneer

Born: Norway

Died: —

Parents: —

Spouse: Sandbery, Olga

Children: George Baggen Jr.; L. C. Baggen; Betty Baggen-Vrooman

Associated places: Norway; Juneau, Alaska

Keywords: George Baggen, Baggen George, Olga Sandbery Baggen, Betty Baggen Vrooman, Juneau Alaska pioneers

Tags: George Baggen, Baggen family, Betty Baggen Vrooman, Norway immigrants, Juneau pioneers

Biography

George Baggen was born in Norway.

He married Olga Sandbery, who was also from Norway. They had three children: George Baggen Jr., L. C. Baggen, and Betty Baggen-Vrooman.

The family immigrated to Juneau, Alaska.

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Family references; Juneau historical records

George Baggen Baggen George G Baggen Geo Baggen George Baggen Sr

Primary Name: Anderson, Edna

Filed as: anderson_edna

Also known as:

Occupation / Association: Member, Pioneers of Alaska Juneau Igloo No. 6

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Associated places: Juneau, Alaska

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Keywords: Edna Anderson, Anderson Edna, Pioneers of Alaska Juneau Igloo No. 6, POA Membership Committee 1955

Biography

Edna Anderson was a member of the Pioneers of Alaska, Juneau Igloo No. 6.

She served on the 1955 POA Juneau Igloo Membership Committee and helped approve Betty Vrooman for membership.

Sources

Pioneers of Alaska, Juneau Igloo No. 6 records

Tags: Edna Anderson, Anderson Edna, Pioneers of Alaska Juneau Igloo No. 6, POA membership committee, Juneau Alaska

Edna Anderson Anderson Edna E Anderson

Primary Name: McKinnon, Leona
Filed as: mckinnon_leona
Also known as: Leona McKinnon
Occupation / Association: Member, Pioneers of Alaska Juneau Igloo No. 6; Membership Committee member (1955)
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Associated places: Juneau, Alaska
Keywords: Leona McKinnon, McKinnon Leona, Pioneers of Alaska, Juneau Igloo No. 6, 1955 membership committee, Juneau pioneers

Biography

Leona McKinnon was a member of the Pioneers of Alaska, Juneau Igloo No. 6.

In 1955, she served on the Juneau Igloo Membership Committee. In that capacity, she participated in the review and approval of new members, including Betty Vrooman.

Sources

Pioneers of Alaska Juneau Igloo No. 6 records, 1955 Membership Committee

Leona McKinnon McKinnon Leona L. McKinnon Leona MacKinnon

Primary Name: Light, Odelia
Filed as: light_odelia
Also known as: Odelia Light
Occupation / Association: Member, Pioneers of Alaska Juneau Igloo No. 6; Membership Committee member (1955)
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Associated places: Juneau, Alaska
Keywords: Odelia Light, Light Odelia, Pioneers of Alaska Juneau Igloo No. 6, 1955 membership committee

Biography

Odelia Light was a member of the Pioneers of Alaska Juneau Igloo No. 6.

In 1955, she served on the Juneau Igloo Membership Committee. In that capacity, she participated in the review and approval of new members, including Betty Vrooman.

Sources

Pioneers of Alaska Juneau Igloo No. 6 records, 1955 Membership Committee

Odelia Light Light Odelia O. Light Odelia Lyght