Journaling

The brand-new Elmendorf NCO (Non-Commissioned Officers) club held its grand opening on 8 April 1960. Pat & Jack attended the event with Faye Gillespie and her husband. Until the demise of the military rank clubs, they were the center of social activity for military personal. They were a place where personal could go and mix with their peers. Married couples would go for date nights. Wife’s groups would meet at the clubs. Kashim underwent a renovation in 1968 at the cost of $600,000.00. The renovation included the addition of the Alaska-themed façade to the entrance of the building. The back of a postcard from 1968 lists the statistics for Kashim.

KASHIM is the Eskimo word for gathering

Facilities Seating
Billiken Ballroom 525
Big Dipper Lounge 175
Gold Panner Lounge 90
Sourdough Dining Room 175
McKinley Party Room 200
Yukon Party Room 150
Grizzley Barbershop 4

Membership was 4500 personnel. Dues for Active duty personnel were $2 per month or $20 per year. Retired personnel paid dues of $2 annually. Live music presented 6 nights weekly plus stateside shows each Friday & Saturday. “Happy Hour” each Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. Features snacks &
reduced bar prices.

Sometime in the early 2000s, Kashim became an All Ranks Club. By early 2012 the club was closed and on 4 February 2014 the club was
demolished.

Assets Used:

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ArtPlay Palette Heraldry https://www.oscraps.com/shop/ArtPlay-Palette-Heraldry.html
ArtPlay Palette Tinge https://www.oscraps.com/shop/ArtPlay-Palette-Tinge-SKU10011771.html
ArtPlay Palette Frozen https://www.oscraps.com/shop/ArtPlay-Palette-Frozen-SKU10011770.html
ArtsyTransfers Frozen https://www.oscraps.com/shop/ArtsyTransfers-Frozen.html
PotPourri Paperie No. 1 https://www.oscraps.com/shop/PotPourri-Paperie-No.-1.html
Various Stains & paints.