Arctic Education Foundation hosts inaugural summer benefit

Arctic Education Foundation (AEF) has been impacting lives by opening the door of educational opportunity to ASRC shareholders for more than 40 years. From funding vocational and training programs that bring young people back to the North Slope to supporting college and graduate students, AEF is an invaluable educational resource for the ASRC Shareholders.

ASRC board member Patsy Aamodt

In June, AEF held its first-ever summer fundraising event at the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage. The 2020 cancellation of both its annual Ivalu Gala and Utqiaġvik Banquet Reception due to COVID-19 concerns made the event particularly exciting, and AEF was overjoyed to finally celebrate with donors, supporters and alums in-person. Alice Qannik Glenn and Rebekah Geuco – both previous AEF scholarship recipients – served as event emcees and guests were entertained by Pamyua throughout the evening. The event also featured a silent auction with one-of-a-kind items from North Slope artists. Proceeds from the inaugural Arctic Education Benefit will help support ASRC shareholders pursuing postsecondary educational endeavors.

Quyanaq to all the summer benefit donors, sponsors and attendees for a wonderful and successful evening!

ASRC Board Member Jeff Kinneeveauk

Event guests Heather Dingman and Serena Nesteby at the silent auction ASRC board member Jeff Kinneeveauk

ASRC board member Jeff Kinneeveauk joins band Pamyua on stage

Jeff Kinneeveauk, Rebekah Geuco, Alice Qannik Glenn and AEF Manager Monica Wiehl with band Pamyua.

Volunteers Leanna Russell, Alice Glenn, Aurora Warrior, Katie Mumford, Marie Duriez and AEF Manager Monica Wiehl