Talkeetna Bachelor Society Awards Funds from 2014 Auction

In the interest of full disclosure, Phillip Manning, wishes to make it known that he sits on the board of directors for the Talkeetna Bachelor Society.

Earlier this month, the Talkeetna Bachelor Society held its annual Bachelor Auction and Ball.  The event is a charity fundraiser aimed at organizations in the Upper Valley.  This year, the auction took in just over $20,000.  Of that, half went to the Talkeetna Bachelor Society Fund for families in crisis.  The remainder was divided up at a meeting of the Society on Wednesday.  Organizations submitted requests for funding, which were then reviewed.

Talkeetna Elementary was awarded a total of $2500 for projects ranging from art to technology.  Su-Valley Junior and Senior High School received $1,329.  In addition, the Bachelor Society has set aside $1,000 as a scholarship for a 2015 Su Valley graduate.

Other programs that received funds included Trapper Creek Elementary, KTNA, the Talkeetna Historical Society, and a number of charities established to help feed those in need.

Wednesday’s meeting also included very preliminary discussion of next year’s event.