Patience Andersen Faulkner retires; recognized for 24 years service

The Board’s longest-serving member, Patience Andersen Faulkner, retired after 24 years of service to the Council’s mission. Her first-hand experience with the spill began in 1989, first working through the advocacy of Chugach Alaska Corporation as a Native representative to VECO, and later processing legal claims for many commercial fishermen who were unable to make … Read more

Oliver moves on; Long-time volunteers honored

By Betsi Oliver Outreach Coordinator During nearly four years at the Council as Outreach Coordinator, I have experienced a depth of volunteer commitment that I will continue to value as a model for citizen engagement. Each committee member volunteers an estimated forty hours per year, including preparing for and attending meetings. Board members volunteer at … Read more

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