Meeting Times

As Scheduled; 7am on Tuesdays @ Chamber Office

Mission Statement

The Governmental Relations Committee monitors proposed or existing laws, policies and regulations affecting Chamber members or its mission. The Committee takes a proactive posture in advancing matters of importance to our community or our state. From time to time, the Committee submits formal recommendations to the Board and takes a lead role in advocating Chamber positions externally.

Committee Members

Brian Newton (Chair), Golden Valley Electric Association

Anna Atchison (Vice-Chair), Tanana Valley Clinic

Ann Ringstad, University of Alaska Fairbanks

John Ringstad, BP

Lance Roberts, Alaska Data Consultants

Jeff Cook, Flint Hills Resources

Chuck Wiegers, A & A Roofing

Jennifer Bump, Wells Fargo

Paul Eaglin, Eaglin Law Office

Sarah Obed, Doyon, Limited

Terri Froese, TDL Staffing

Rick Solie, Tower Hill Mines – Livengood Gold Project

Jimmy Parish, Carlile

2012 Program of Work 

Goals for the Year

• To further the mission of the Chamber through proactive and effective advocacy on local, state, and federal issues of importance to the Fairbanks business community
• To develop a proactive strategy for effective advocacy of the Chamber’s legislative priorities

Programs & Projects for the Year

• Legislative outreach
• Political forums and panel discussions
• Education
• Recommend appropriate General Membership Luncheon programs/panel discussions