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News Update, Nov. 4, 2008

The Candidates Are In – ACVB Board Of Directors Election 2009

The ACVB Board of Directors has approved the following slate of candidates, as prepared by the Nominations & Elections Committee, for the 2009 election. There are 12 candidates for six seats, each a three-year term. Designated Membership Representatives will receive their ballots in early December.

ACVB By-Laws state the following: "An additional candidate(s) may be nominated by petition signed by not less than fifteen percent (15%) of the Designated Representatives in good standing with the Bureau, and filed with the Bureau within fifteen (15) days after the notification date of the Board slate of candidates."

Publication date for E-Blast to membership is November 4, 2008; next board meeting is November 20, 2008. Deadline to file nomination by petition is noon, November 19, 2008.

Candidates (in alphabetical order), Membership Category and Business are:

(I) = Incumbent


Chris Anderson (I)
Dining
Owner: Glacier Brewhouse/ORSO/WildFin SeaGrill


Stephen Blanchett
Entertainment
Owner: Pamyua, Inc. - Alaska Native Entertainment


Raquel Edelen (I)
Accommodations
Director of Operations: Hotel Captain Cook


Matthew (Matt) Fagnani
Services/Professional
President: WorkSafe, Inc.


Yael Kaufman (I)
Services/Visitor
Co-President: Alaska Channel


Margaret (Maggie) Kelley (I)
Services/Visitor
Director, Alaska Operations: Royal Celebrity Cruises


Char McClelland (I)
Services/Events, Group & Meeting Planners
President: Alaska Destination Specialists, Inc.


Dennis McDonnell
Activities & Attractions
Vice President & CMO: Major Marine Tours & Renown Tours


James Pepper Henry
Activities & Attractions
Director: Anchorage Museum
CEO: Anchorage Museum Association


Ann Reddig
Shopping
Manager: Wild Berry Theater and Park


Doug Thompson (I)
Activities & Attractions
Director, Southcentral Operations: Princess Tours


Scott Torrison
Services/Professional
COO: CIRI Alaska Tourism Corp

For any questions or additional information, please contact
Kelli Hoglin at khoglin@anchorage.net / 257-2345.