Membership Newsletter
April 2008
April 2008
You're InvitedCWN has been working with KIN to offer these special events to our membership. All CWN members are encouraged to attend.
Executive Director's ReportRick Barrier
Last month I thought spring was in the air. Wrong! Looks like winter out there today. At least it is light, and the sun has some warmth. Before I forget, I want to thank the Rasmuson Foundation for their generous grant to support our technology. A new computer network and management software will give us much more capability to communicate with our membership and manage our day to day activities. Thank you! April is shaping up to be another exciting event month for Commonwealth North. Things will “heat up” on April 17 when the Iceland Energy Delegation presents the exciting story of how geothermal energy has transformed the economy of that country. The day following that, Mike and Tim Bradner will be meeting with us again at a First National Bank Alaska sponsored event, to discuss the concluding moments of the current legislative session. On April 29 we welcome Gary Pruitt, President and CEO of the McClatchy newspaper chain, to discuss changes and opportunities in the rapidly evolving media world. If that is not enough, our members will have a chance in April to meet with two experts in their respective fields: Bob Gagosian with the Consortium for Ocean Research and Education, and Ron Goetzel, Director of the Emory University Institute for Health and Productivity Studies. Last, but not least, let’s get us a gas pipeline! See you at our upcoming events. Legislative UpdateA discussion with Mike and Tim BradnerHosted by First National Bank Alaska Friday morning, April 18, Save the DateAlaska DialogueThe 1st Designed for current and emerging leaders interested in Alaska public policy issues and leadership development, and who have the ability to put aside special interests to work toward a common goal. Please contact Nils Andreassen by email or at 907.351.4982 for more information or to find out how you can be involved in this dynamic process. The Alaska Dialogue is a program of Institute of the North.
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