In Petersburg, members of the Petersburg-Wrangell Chapter raised money for the Salvation Army.

Robin Parr and Jim Cariello ring the Salvation Army bell this holiday season in Petersburg.

Richard Patteson and Jim Cariello take turns raising money for the Salvation Army this Christmas.

Hillary Wood and Liz Cabrera Join other members of the community to raise money for others in need.

Marlene Cushing stands near the union banner while ringing a Salvation Army bell.

In Nome, chapter members staffed a table at the recent Firemen's Carnival, a fundraiser for the local fire department. The chapter purchased a table at the event to sell popcorn and children's candy.

Nome Chapter Executive Board member Lauri Medlin said the event was a successful fundraiser for the chapter, as well. "By the end of the carnival, we'd sold out of popcorn, and we had a lot of popcorn," Medlin said.

"Among the many people who helped with this fundraiser, Chapter Treasurer Maureen Kozuna deserves special recognition for her part in coordinating it," she added.

The Nome Chapter also hosted an All State Employees Christmas party on Dec. 18. Some 50 current and retired state employees from different departments and unions attended the holiday gathering with family and guests.

The party featured door prizes, a gift exchange, karaoke, and generous amounts of food. A large decorated cake reading "Merry Christmas from ASEA Local 52" was served to guests.