Save The DateFY11 Annual MeetingSeptember 14-16, 2010
Petersburg, Alaska
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The Learning Connection, a division of Southeast Regional Resource Center and Alaska Vocational Institute GED Graduation.
Stroller White Pipes and Drums led the graduates into the hall while Lyle James and The Woosh.ji.een Dance Group involved graduates in their dancing and drumming.
Senator Dennis Egan was the Commencement Speaker and Cory Pavitt was the GED Hall of Fame Recipient.
Mary McCafferty, Adult Education Program Coordinator, greets Senator Dennis Egan as he arrives.
Lyle James, of The Woosh.ji.een Dance Group, leads graduates, through a native drumming and dance routine. Shown in this photo (along with Lyle James in hat) from the left are Jasmine Darrah, Shaun Schmidt, Jesse Hull, Disney Enoch, Steven Jones, Shaun Blair, Corey Pavitt and Wilson Nicklie.
The Alaska Native Brotherhood generously donated its facility for the ceremony.
So far this fiscal year 133 students have earned their GED through SERRC services, this includes 82 people in Juneau and the balance throughout Southeast Alaska. GED graduates at the Lemon Creek Correctional Center are not included in this number.
http://www.serrc.org/
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Video Production Opportunity
Flying Sensor Productions, a full video production company that helps clients create a unique visual representation of their companies, will be visiting Juneau in early June.
The use of remote-controlled helicopters to shoot aerial footage is just one of the techniques utilized by Flying Sensor Productions. They will be available to help new clients secure exciting video footage and produce promotional videos for TV commercials, websites, event coverage, trade shows, sales presentations, webmercials, training, product showcasing, and PR/marketing activities.
CLICK HERE for more information on Flying Sensor Productions.
To set up an appointment with Flying Sensor Productions while in Juneau contact Nate Dodd
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| Committees
Economic Development, Co-Chairs Patricia Phillips and Linda J Snow
Energy, David Stone
Fisheries, Art King
Health, Education & Social Services, Gordy Wrobel
Tourism, Jan Hill
Transportation, Mike Korsmo |
BOARD & STAFF
Executive Committee
Maxine Thompson-President
Janice Hill-1st VP
Leo Luczak-Treasurer
Linda J. Snow-Secretary
DirectorsPaul Axelson
David Stone
Jim Dinley
Gordy Wrobel
Art King
Patricia Phillips
Timothy Rooney
Mike Korsmo-Past President
Staff
Shelly Wright-Executive Director
Sara Henderson-Admin. Assistant
Cheri Lancaster-CFO
Paul Coffey-RC&D
Robert Venables-Energy
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info@seconference.org
907-523-4350
907-463-5670 fax
P.O. Box 21989
612 W. Willoughby Ave. Suite B
Juneau, AK 99802 |
FY2010
MEMBERS
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ACE Coalition
AIDEA / AEA
AK DCCED / DCRA
AK DOTPF, AMHS
AK Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program
AK State Governor
AK State Legislature, Southeast Delegation
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Committee
Alaska Communications Systems
Alaska Cruise Association
AEL&P
Alaska Forest Association
AK Island Community Services
Alaska Litho
Alaska Marine Lines
Alaska Municipal League
Alaska Permanent Capital Management
Alaska Power & Telephone Company
Alaska Resource Development Council
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
Alaska Services Group
Alaska Ship & Drydock
Alaska Small Business Development Center
Alaska State Chamber of Commerce
Alaskan Brewing Co.
Allen Marine
Allen, Bill
Ballard & Associates
Bartlett Regional Hospital
BBC Human Resources Development Corp
Briggs, Tom
Cape Fox Corporation
Carson Dorn Inc.
Cascade Creek LLC
Catholic Community Services
CCTHITA
Chatham Electric
Chelan Produce Company
Chilkat Indian Village
Chilkoot Indian Association
City & Borough of Juneau
City & Borough of Sitka
City & Borough of Wrangell
City & Borough of Yakutat
City of Angoon
City of Coffman Cove
City of Cordova
City of Craig
City of Gustavus
City of Hoonah
City of Kake
City of Kasaan
City of Pelican
City of Petersburg
City of Prince Rupert
City of Saxman
City of Tenakee Springs
City of Thorne Bay
City of Whitehorse
Coastal Helicopters
Coeur Alaska
Commonwealth Associates
Community of Elfin Cove Non-Profit Corp.
Copy Express
Craig Community Association
Cruise West, SE AK Operations
D. Hittle & Associates, Inc.
Denali Commission
Dennis Watson
District of Port Edward
Edna Bay Community
Electric Power Systems
Elgee Rehfeld Mertz LLC
Elliott Bay Design Group
First Bank
First National Bank of Alaska
Goldbelt, Inc.
Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce
Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce
Greens Creek Mining Company, Hecla
Gruening & Spitzfadden
Gustavus Electric Co.
Haida Corporation
Haines Borough
Haines Chamber of Commerce
Hames Corporation
Holland America Line
Huna Totem Corp.
Hydaburg Cooperative Association
Hyder Community Association
Inside Passage Electric Cooperative
Inter-Island Ferry Authority
IUOE Local 302
J.M.Walsh
Juneau Chamber of Commerce
Juneau Charter Boat Operators Assoc.
Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau
Juneau Economic Development Council
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Ketchikan General Hospital
Ketchikan Indian Community
Ketchikan Visitors Bureau
Kootznoowoo
LB2
Madison Lumber & Hardware
McDowell Group
Metlakatla Indian Community
Municipality of Skagway
Nan Nalder
Nature Conservancy
Northland Services, Inc.
OceansAlaska
Organized Village of Kake
Organized Village of Kasaan
Pacific Seafood Processors Association
Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
Petersburg Economic Development Council
PND Engineers, Inc.
Polarconsult Alaska, Inc.
Pond, Herb
Port of Bellingham
Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce
Princess Tours
Privett, Bill
Red Onion Saloon, Inc.
Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine
Rushmore, Carol
Samuelson, Steven
Seafood Producers Cooperative
Sealaska Corp.
Service Auto Parts
Sgt. Preston's Lodge
Shattuck & Grummett
Shee Atika, Inc.
Sheinberg Associates
Sitka Convention & Visitors Bureau
Sitka Economic Development Association
Sitka Tribe of Alaska
Skagway Development Corporation
Southeast Alaska Power Agency
Southeast AK Regional Dive Fisheries Assoc.
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
Southeast Conference
Southeast Stevedoring
Southeast Strategies
Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association
Steven Samuelson
Taku River Reds
Thomas Bay Power Authority
Thompson Management Services, Inc.
University of Alaska
US Congress
USDA Rural Development
Viking Lumber
Ward Jr., Robert
Waypoint Inn
Wells Fargo Bank
White Pass &Yukon Route
Williams, Bill
Wostmann & Associates, Inc.
Honorary Lifetime Members
Tom Briggs
Bill Allen
Carol Rushmore
Herb Pond
Robert W. Ward Jr.
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Scholarships Awarded
The Southeast Conference's Scholarship Committee has selected thirteen students as recipients for Southeast Conference's annual scholarship award program. Awards are for the 2010/11 school year with the University of Alaska Southeast. Each receipient will receive $1,200.
Names of the recipients are:
Cody L.Williams Dawn R. Rauwolf
Klawock, AK Ketchikan, AK
Graduated 2010 Undergraduate - UAS
Brandon L. Taylor Jason Eric Russell
Craig, AK Auke Bay, AK
Graduated 2010 Undergraduate - UAS
Austin Lee Brown Brandy L. Schmitz-Prefontaine
Anchorage, AK Thorne Bay, AK
Undergraduate - UAS Undergraduate - UAS
Deborah E. Corso Nicholas Patrick Steele-Ricard
Sitka, AK Ellensburg, WA
Undergraduate - UAS Undergraduate - UAS
Julie A. Lane Gloria S. Lumba
Angoon, AK Juneau, AK
Undergraduate - UAS Undergraduate - UAS
Ariel A. Lyon Karen Beth Quintslund
Juneau, AK Petersburg, AK
Undergraduate - UAS Undergraduate - UAS
Amanda Marie Millay
Seldovia, AK
Undergraduate - UAS |
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Discover Design Research
Do you know a high school student with an interest in science or math and the outdoors?
Registration is now open for Discover Design Research @ UAS (DDR). DDR is an engaging and challenging two-week residential science & math camp for high school students based out of UAS.
DDR is a great opportunity for students to check out UAS, see a new part of Alaska, participate in field research, build their technical and academic skills, and simply set themselves apart by choosing an academic (and fun) summer STEM experience, making it a part of their high school resume.
Students choose one of five module (course) options:
Glacier Dynamics & Biologic Succession, in Upper Glacier Bay
Cape Decision (GIS Mapping & Marine mammals), on Kuiu Island
Exploring the Mathematical Universe, at UAS
Climate Change, How Can you Tell? in Haines/Glacier Point
Landscape Ecology on the Move, in Lower Glacier Bay & Gustavus
Key elements of DDR include:
For students entering grades 10-12 in fall 2010
12-day residential camp, June 13-25, 2010
5 module options (courses), starting and concluding at UAS
Courses aligned with UAS strengths & SE Alaska's unique attributes, with a focus on field research and hands on-experience
1 college credit
Small groups sizes, 8-12 students per module
Program fee $1500/student for field research modules, $1,000/student for on-campus. Limited financial aid available.
Check it out, and encourage parents and students to do the same -- www.uas.alaska.edu/ddr <http://www.uas.alaska.edu/ddr>
If you have any questions, please contact Rosemary Walling at UAS 907-796-6586, or Mary Hakala at SpringBoard/JEDC 907-523-2336.
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CCTHITA Elects New President
Edward K. Thomas elected by Tribal Leaders
For Immediate Release
April 26, 2010
The Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Central Council), the governing body for over 27,000 tribal citizens, adjourned its 75th Annual Tribal Assembly "Moving Forward, Meeting Challenges" Saturday, April 24, 2010 with a new president, Edward K. Thomas Sr. of Juneau. President Thomas previously served over 20 years as the Tribe's president before retiring in April 2007.
"Tlingit and Haida people are facing serious problems with weak rural economies, higher cost of living and fewer resources. We must do more to collaborate with local governments and other organizations to meet our challenges," said President Thomas.
Tribal elections were held Friday, April 23, 2010. The Tribe's president and vice presidents are elected every two years. Vice presidents elected included 1st Vice President William Micklin of San Francisco, 2nd Vice President Robert Sanderson Jr. of Ketchikan, 3rd Vice President Yodean Armour of Klawock, 4th Vice President Richard Peterson of Kasaan, 5th vice President Harold Houston of Juneau, and 6th Vice President Lowell Halverson of Seattle. Also seated were Youth Representatives Shawn Eby of Sitka and MeganGregory of Kake, Tribal Court Judge Doug Luna of Seattle, and Delegate/Citizen of the Year Jerry Bennett of Juneau.
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Upgrades to Juneau's Airport
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) turned on in April
COMPASS: Other points of view
by Marion C. Blakey
Published: April 23, 2010
For a city that's accessible only by sea and air, Juneau has an airport that is famously critical but often challenging. Now something is about to occur that will make it much more "approachable".
For years, air traffic into Alaska's capital was hampered by a lack of radar. In January, Juneau International Airport turned on something called wide area multilateration. WAM is a system that monitors station receivers. Now more traffic information is available to both pilots and controllers, allowing for more efficient and safer traffic management.
This is no small change for Juneau's airport, which experiences a dramatic seasonal swing in air traffic, ranging from approximately 170 takeoffs and landings daily during the winter to up to 600 during the summer. And three of every four aircraft are air taxis or other nonscheduled flights.
But this improvement will pale by comparison at the end of this month (April) when ADS-B is turned on in Juneau. In fact, the technological leap will be something like going from no phones to cell phones-skipping over land lines entirely.
ADS-B, or Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, is a revolutionary technology and a cornerstone of the national Next Generation Air Transportation System-NextGen. Once ADS-B is operational, ground controllers will be able to use the satellite-based GPS system to monitor and separate aircraft in Juneau airspace.There are immediate benefits: Controllers will have more accurate information, while air traffic and weather information will be up-linked directly to the cockpit of properly equipped aircraft.
For Juneau, it means more efficient landings and takeoffs since less space will be required between aircraft.
Yet this is just the beginning of what will be achieved when NextGen is fully implemented across the country. But making this happen as quickly as it should takes money and political will-both of which seem to be in short supply.
Along the very routes where bonfires once burned and high-powered beacons flashed to guide pilots, aircraft today are monitored by radar systems, vectored by air traffic controllers and directed by signals emitted from ground-based radio navigation aids. The end result is that while planes fly higher and faster in all kinds of weather, they still follow the same ground tracks that trailblazers such as Charles Lindbergh, one of the early U.S. Army airmail pilots, pioneered more than 80 years ago.
NextGen incorporates more than two dozen projects that will transform air traffic control systems in the United States by 2025. It replaces today's radar-based systems, which relies on extensive voice communications between controllers and pilots, with a GPS satellite-based system.
The fact is the technology is already available. The ground infrastructure will be in place by 2013. But the schedule for getting airplanes equipped drags on for another seven years or more. Why wait? In addition to the creation of more than 150,000 new jobs, studies show that the public benefits from a federally funded, NextGen-equipped civil fleet are huge through dramatically reduced CO2 emissions, shortened travel time and reduced delays.
The $1.14 billion in the president's 2011 FAA budget request for NextGen programs is enough to keep the FAA on its current 2025 implementation schedule but it is not enough to accelerate the program. We get a faster return on our investment the faster we invest in the infrastructure for NextGen.
The FAA is laying a great foundation in Juneau, one that has been four years in the planning.
So let's celebrate the hard work and planning that will flip the switch on Juneau's ADS-B. And recognize it's just a start. We need leadership and money and political will to create the nation NextGen system America deserves.
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