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Everyone on the bus soon knew how Penney felt, and he quickly raised Fleming's interest effectiveness and influence on a wide range of public 1 We proudly salute the efforts to his own level. policy and resource development issues. That passionate conversation on the San Francisco Today RDC is the state's largest non-profit pro- bus was the seed that sprouted the Organization for the development organization with membership ranging from Management of Alaska's Resources (OMAR), which later individuals to local communities, laborunions, native evolved into the Resource Development Council (RDC). corporations, trade associations and companies of all 1995 marks the 20th Anniversary of RDC, an organization sizes. RDC is known for its ability to bring together diverse Resource Development Council Bulk Rate interests within its ranks to influence decisions and poli- 121 W. Fireweed, Suite 250 which began as a single-issue group, but grew into a U.S. Postage Anchorage, A K 99503 multi-dimensional statewide organization known for its (Continued to page 4) ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED Anchorage, AK Permit No. 377 Thank you National Bank of Alaska for sponsoring this special anniversary edition! Page 12 1 RESOURCE REVIEW / February 1995 President of RDC in 1987- 1988. Henri served as Commissioner of Administration under Governor Bill Egan. He is owner and President of South Central Timber Development Corporation in Anchorage. I am very proud to be at the helm of RDC's staff effort entering its 20th year. Two decades of hard work and degree the process of governing. nously cruel sacrifice of young virgins to After starting as a volunteer in 1983, Friday, March 3 happy association have passed for Nothing can be done at all until the propitiate the gods for the sake of peace working up the ranks as Project Coordi- Sheraton Anchorage Hotel members and staff of RDC. Thirty-six importanceof doing it has been made and prosperity, have so many ordinary nator, then Deputy Director for two Cocktails 6:30 p.m. years into Statehood, the mission and obvious to the very lowest capacity; people been so misgoverned by a radical, years, it was especially rewarding to be Dinner 7:30 p.m. vitality of the Resource Development and whatever can be made obvious wrong-headed few. Council are needed more now than to such capacities is sure in course As such as anything, the future work chosen to follow Paula Easley as Ex- Program 8:00 p.m. i I ever before. The forces of preserva- of time to be done, although it may of RDC will be to restore the critical facul- ecutive Director in 1987. I! ties of our citizens, and to clear away "the It is also rewarding to have Paula tionist nihilism are growing stronger. be obvious to people capable of tak- Gold Sponsors froth of misleadingself-congratulation and now on RDC's board of directors, and I Millions of people and millionsof dollars ing a wider view that it ought not to be RDC has expanded its reach to involve young cliche." Otherwise, as John Adams said think it speaks well for the organization are arrayed against the few of us who done. When once done, it is the Alaskans in understanding and accepting call Alaska home. Our quest for self- hardest thing in the world to get it long ago, "ourdemocracywillsoon enough to engender such commitment. Most of resource development. Above, Congressman Alascom fulfillment, and a rewarding, stable, di- undone." waste, exhaust and murder itself." RDC's Past Presidents are still active in Don Young congratulates two students for first Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. Navius, the Roman poet, posed this the membership and many of the board place entries in RDC's essay contest in 1994. ARC0 Alaska, Inc. versified economy is constantly The Alaska government is in constant fluctuation based on the couplet around 240 BC: members have been with RDCfromthe Arctic Slope Regional Corp. stanched by national forces, who even sentiments of the majority in any Q: Tell me, how come your great beginning and are still volunteering, testifying, attending RDC events and quarter squads of their agents here in AGC / ACIAP Trust given election; because of Alaska's commonwealth was lost so supporting the organization in many our midst. BP Exploration (Alaska), Inc. Analyze and ponder our political continuous population turnover, the speedily^ ways. EXXON voters are an ever-changing cast of A: We were overrun by a new lot of Working for a Board of Directors is environment, the AmericanIAlaskan National Bank of Alaska characters. People who intend to spellbinders, a bunch of silly quite a juggling act of diplomacy, coor- form of government under which we Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc. live in Alaska only a short time, who youngsters. dination, communication and most of undertake to develop Alaska the Greatland. Patrioticallywe want to think anticipate enjoying their grandchil- all, cooperation for the good of the dren and their later years elsewhere, organization. RDC's Executive Com- Silver Sponsors that our government is the best; we would tend to want a distribution of mittee and board are shining examples seldom scrutinize it critically. "Self gov- ernment," said James Stephen, "not $950 for each Alaskan, rather than of how seemingly disparate people and Alaska Helicopters, Inc. infrequently means the right to misgov- invest $550 million annually in the industries can come together to share Alaska Railroad Corporation infrastructure required to realize the (Continued from page 9) their volunteer efforts on behalf of com- Anderson Tug & Barge ern your immediate neighbors without potential of this vast place. We have training ground the RDC environment is, mon and mutually-beneficial goals. City of Valdez being accountablefor it to anyone wiser built precious few miles of new road RDC's goal is to improve the quality Cook Inlet Region, Inc. than yourself. Our system of party gov- and I'd strongly recommend it for anyone ernment makes every person who is in our statehood epoch; we have not interested in public service. of life for all Alaskans through sound Deloitte & Touche, CPA's Echo Bay Mines out of office pick holes in the work of added even one kilometer to our It was enormously rewarding to work resource development. Over the years, f Era Aviation, Inc. every person who is in office, and every railroad system. under nine presidents of OMARIRDC, and RDC has grown more effective in its I Harbor Enterprises, Inc. In spite of our "hear from every the knowledge and experience gained is outreach and public efforts to educate person who is in office considers, not Hartig, Rhodes, Norman, et al. citizen" propensities, despite the and advocate on resource issues. But what is the best thing to be done, but being put to good use working with the Kenai Peninsula Borough perpetual confusion which this the work is never done, because as what is most likely able to be carried in new Congress as a full-time lobbyist. I am Kodiak Island Borough spite of opposition." To quote further causes to the body public -- the plural- highly optimistic that many of the Council's Einstein pointed out, "as the circle of Koncor Forest Products Co. from Mr. Stephen: "Some degree of ity which is not reduced to unity a new, state and federal legislative goals will be light increases, so does the circumfer- KPMG Peat Marwick -- permanence, some amount of discre- contrary phenomenon has arisen: achieved in the next five years but only ence of darkness." For instance, more Laborers Local #341 -- tionary authority, some scope for the We all accede and bend the knee to with renewed spirit, continued hard work people have a better idea of what Alas- Lynden Incorporated formation and execution of consider- a dozen or two biologists who de- and financial support by a growing mem- kans do for fun than whatwe actuallydo NC Machinery Company able schemes, are the very first essen- cree that great economic activity must bership. Let's all toast the past and the for a living. RDC's work is increasingly Princess Tours Sealaska Corporation tials of good government. Under the cease lest some animal species be future of RDC at the 20th Anniversary important, and the last 20 years of effort Teamsters Local 959 system ...g iven to us, they are all but endangered. We must ruin our celebration. has laid the groundwork for the next ... Tesoro Alaska Petroleum Co. entirely wanting. Endless discussion, economy on the grounds that these Easley represents the MunicIpaliiy of Anchor- decades of success. VECO Corporation continual explanation, the constant biologist augurs are scientists, who age and other clients in Washington,specializ- It is difficult, however, to quantify Yukon Pacific Corporation statement and re-statement to (the leg- are impartial, truthful, concerned and ing in environmental, economic and science policy. (Continued to page 3) islature) of every matter on which Gov- benevolent. Not since the Aztec ernment is to act hamper to the last priests compelled the frequent, hei- February 1995 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 11 Page 2 I RESOURCE REVIEW I February 1995 Past Presidents of the Resource Development Council

Even ten years ago, a salary of $1 00 a month wasn't very much. While the opportunity provided by RDC internship between my junior and senior years of college didn't pay well 1977-78 1976-77 in the usual sense, the experience it provided is still paying big Robert C. Penney Robert W. Fleming 1975-76 dividends. Robert W. Fleming and Robert C. Penney I It hardly seems ten years has past since RDC Projects The Founding Go-Presidents Coordinator Mike Abbott (now serving as Government Affairs I Specialist at Alyeska Pipeline Service Company) called to offer a summer internship with a statewide, non-profit pro- development organization working on behalf of Alaska's basic industries. While ten years have gone by, the basic goals and objectives of RDC haven't really changed. RDC is working harder than ever at all levels to influence decisions and policies affecting Alaska's future development to achieve asound, diversified, private-sector economic base for Alaska. I remember well the summer of 1985 - a time when I 1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 learned a great deal from then-Deputy Director Becky Gay Lee E. Fisher James D. "Bud Dye Tom Fink Charles F. Herbert and Executive Director Paula Easley. Dave Marcotte, the other internthat summer, and I had the luxury of learning from two of Alaska's most effective and articulate advocates on natural resource issues. Valuable experience was also gained from working with RDC interns Dave Marcotte and Dave Parish, along with Deputy two of RDC's issue divisions. The Lands Division, chaired by Director Becky Gay meet with Secretary of the Interior Don Hodel in the late Richard Tindall, dealt with a number of complex land Anchorage during the summer of 1985. management issues - many of which are still a topic of debate. The International Trade and Industrial Development will demand our continuing attention and concerted efforts. 1982-83 1983-86 1986-87 1987-88 Division, chaired by former board member Larry Dinneen, The contacts established while interning at RDC are still Charles R. Webber Boyd Brownfield Mano Frey Joseph R. Henri worked long and hard on bringing more international busi- helpful, as well as the experience of learning how to effec- ness opportunities to Alaska. tively work problems. Some things haven't changed since 1985. Several of the While the past ten years have seen setbacks on some 'i issues that were subjects of debate back then are still I issues, on balance there have been many successesfor RDC pertinent today and will be in the future. Access to federal and our members to reflect upon. It is these successes that lands, ongoing issues with regard to establishment of reason- we will celebrate on the occasion of RDC's 20th Anniversary. able state and federal regulatory standards and the need for Dave Parish is Senior Public Affairs Representative for serious planning for our state's long-term economic welfare Exxon. He was elected President of RDC in May 1994.

1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 J. Shelby Stastny Ethel H. "Pete" Nelson Bill Schneider John Rense cally, it is RDC's long-term approach to any battle it undertakes. Political, but Message from the development that is its strength, be- non-partisan, RDC has come of age in Executive Director causegetting something going in Alaska the policy arenas. In basic education, takes a long, long time. Patience and RDC has broadened its reach state- (Continued from page 2) perserverance are as vital as moving wide to involve young Alaskans in un- on opportunity. derstanding, accepting and hopefully accomplishments when in many cases RDC's future as an organization supporting development in this state. the organization has been working on looks bright. For all the work we do for Most importantly, RDC brings integrity the same issues for years. The gas our members, and conversely, because and balance to resource debates and 1994-95 line, ANWR, forestry and water issues of all the great efforts our membership battles. For many, that alone is worth Paul S. Glavinovich James L. Cloud David J. Parish jump to mind immediately. Realisti- gives us, RDC is an invaluable ally in its weight in gold. Page 10 I RESOURCE REVIEW I February 1995 February 1995 1 RESOURCE REVIEW I Page 3 (Continued from page 1) members would go home and watch the gas pipeline cies that play a role in the creep down the corridor to development of a favorable tidewater. business climate that will "We were dedicated, RDC spearheads a number of allow Alaska to tap its vast hard-working, single- resource education programs and treasure of resources. forums in Alaska schools. Here JA minded, hard-headed and, I students work on producing Shortly after Penney at least, was very naive," AMEREF Alaska Resource Kits. and Fleming met in San Fleming reminisced. "I re- Francisco, they began ally believed that all we had broadly debated and hotly meeting on a regular basis to do was take our story to contested as in Alaska. And in Anchorage. Soon to fo- the right people, get the po- there is no other state where How were Bob Hartig, Bud litical community behind us federal and state govern- Dye, Paula Easley, Dick and the game was won." ments feel so much pres- McMillian, Bev Isenson, Lee OMARguest Governor Dixy Lee Ray of Washingtonmeets with Lee Fisher, Governor Jay Hammond and Robert Fleming. It was not to be. It was sure to block development Fisher and others who the wrong time, wrong place. from vocal non-development banded together to fight for "It is my opinion that in groups. the all-Alaska gas pipeline chairmen and Elaine Atwood expenses." the end the final decision of That is why for 20 years route and the siting of a pet- and Tom Fink soon joined While OMAR was pro- which line would get the RDC has been a strong ad- rochemical plant that would the chorus to sing the all- moting the all-Alaska line presidential nod had nothing vocate for development. diversify the economic base Alaska pipeline song. proposed by El Paso Natu- to do with national security, "Through the combined and create new jobs. "Most of us became par- ral Gas Company, two other fiscal responsibility, environ- efforts of individuals, busi- "We quickly adopted the ticipants in the 'speakers bu- companies were proposing mental safety or the public ness associations, labor OMAR breakfast meeting reau' and we began regaling routes from Prudhoe Bay interest," Flemingsubmitted. unions, Native corporations, habitat and agreed on a every Lions, Rotarian, through Canada. One com- 'And these were the criteria private companies and local name," Fleming recalls. Chamber of Commerce and pany, Northwest Pipeline, on which OMAR argued its communities, Alaskans have Bev Isenson became you-name-it group whose wanted to take the pipe near case." created a strong voice for the first executive director, program chairman could be Fairbanks and then into When President Carter responsible development, a local bank donated off ice induced to invite us," said Canada, following the Alaska axed the all-Alaska line in and that voice is RDC," said space and the hat was Fleming. "In our first year as Highway. favor of the Northwest Pipe- Paul Glavinovich, a past passed to get OMAR off the a bonafide, incorporated or- Fleming, however, ex- line proposal, it was not an president of RDC. ground. Fleming and ganization, we always won- pected OMAR would soon upbeat time for OMAR. It "RDC is a voice that Penney were elected co- dered how we would meet be disbanded and all its was a time of decision -- to speaks clearly in every branch of government, a voice that speaks for Alaska's economic future." Past President Mano Frey, currently Executive President of Alaska AFL- CIO, noted the strength of RDC is "people of diverse interests working together to- ward a common goal." Former executive direc- tor Easley agrees, adding that the world is led by those who show up. "If you're not there, and Senator Mike Gravel presents an OMAR "First Barrel of 0il"plaque In the early days of OMAR, Senator Ted Stevens discussespipeline if you're not contributing, to President Jimmy Carter. At left is Alaska labor official Guy routes with George Easley, left, and Vern Hickel, right. nothing happens." Stringham and Heida Boucher. Page 4 I RESOURCE REVIEW 1 February 1995 February 1995 I RESOURCE REVIEW 1 Page 9 "RDC does not exclude stage at that time. Perhaps wilderness, parks, recreation the hottest issue, however, opportunities, or fish and was pending Congressional wildlife from the list of re- action on a bill opening the (Continued from page 5) The wide representation sources," Easley said. "We Coastal Plain of the Arctic to head the State's ANWR of social, geographic and do, however, feel that these National Wildlife Refuge to advocacy efforts for Gov. economic groups on the resources, like minerals, tim- oil and gas development. Hickel's administration. De- Board allows it to address a ber, commercial fisheries RDC was one of the puty Director Debbie broad range of issues with and petroleum must gener- major players in forming the Reinwandtook overthe reins inputfrom all concerned per- ally be managed in multiple Alaska Coalition for Ameri- of RDC until Gay's return in spectives, including the lo- use systems if they are truly can Energy Security which, 1992, and later was ap- cal communities in which in- to be beneficial to society." along with RDC and the pointed executive director of dividual members reside. President Joe Henri and Paula Easley congratulate Becky Gay on During her 12-year ten- Alaska Oil and Gas Associa- An Executive Committee her appointment in 1987 as Executive Director of RDC. Easley had ure as Executive Director, tion, led the ANWR cam- Arctic Power, a new organi- served under nine presidents in her 12 years as Executive Director. zation which RDC board meets regularly throughout Gay has now been with RDC 11 ?ars,starting as a volunteer. Easley based RDC's posi- paign. The broadly-based members helped spearhead the year to aid Gay and her tions on the belief that public coalition, with RDC's input to work the ANWR issue. four-member staff with policy decision making should re- and manpower, developed 6 fold the OMAR tent or ex- policy," Easley said. More recently, Gay has decisions between meetings pand its wings. Over the next ten years, flect a proper balance be- a multi-faceted public edu- broaden RDC's wings to in- Members ofthe RDC boardmeetseveral timesayearin communities of the full board. 'We had to look each Easley worked with nine tween environmental and cation effort which targeted clude the Alaska Wetlands throughoutthe state to learn first-hand of local concerns and issues. Over the past two de- I other in the face and admit dedicated RDC presidents, economic concerns, recog- key congressional districts Above, board members pose at Sitka Sound Seafoods in Sitka. Coalition and oversight of the cades, RDC has held over the ball game was over," said volunteers and a small staff nizing that protectionof natu- across America on the merits Alaska Mineral and Energy resource base and re-intro- to advocate development in 800 weekly public breakfast Fleming. "I will always re- on dozens of state and fed- ral resources can be of opening a portion of the Resource Education Fund, duce true multiple use man- industries other than their meetings on topics ranging member the faces. I even eral issues, preparing hun- achieved simultaneously Coastal Plaintodrilling. Special a private sector partnership agement of our public lands. own. That makes a big from hazardous waste regu- remember Chuck Herbert dreds of written and verbal with protection and enhance- teams comprised of Coalition with the State to advance a Gay noted the effective- difference in the decision- lations to a global electrical sitting at the table to my left testimonies before public resource education curricu- ness of RDC is directly related making process." grid. In addition, thecouncil's and that it was he who and private hearings on a lum in public schools. to its ability to bring together RDC is governed by a educational and advocacy ef- sounded the call to arms. He wide array of issues. RDC Through the Alaska diverse interests to advocate 78-member statewide board forts have included 15 major said he believed we had a actions rangedfrominfluenc- Wetlands Coalition, keycon- on behalf of each other. of directors, which with its conferences on Alaska's re- good organization and that ing the d-2 lands settlement gressional aides have been "RDC hasa proventrack broad expertise, is the back- sources, bringing together di- with all the non-development to coal policy, tax relief, regu- brought to Alaska on six dif- record of bringing together bone of the organization.The verse interests to address is- groups proliferating the state, latory reform, and land man- ferent occasions to see first every resource sector to board meets annually in An- sues and opportunities. he felt strongly that OMAR agement plans. hand the unique circum- workforacommon cause, to chorage each spring to es- Today RDC is an active should re-group and continue." Easley was driven by the stances facing Alaska help each other fight against tablish policy and determine and effective participant in the Three years after its for- belief that federal, state and communities and businesses unreasonable policies and direction for the next year. federal & state legislative pro- mation, the organization private land in Alaska should in respect to federal wetland regulations," Gay said. The Board also meets in cess. Its federal priorities changed its name to the Re- be managed to produce a regulations.The toursandcom- "Within our organization Juneau during the legisla- range from reauthorization source Development Coun- standard of living that allows munity meetings are paying off there are times when we call tive session and schedules ofthe EndangeredSpecies Act cil for Alaska, Inc., but re- Alaskans to partake of the as Congress is now debating on fishermen, schoolteachers, community outreach meet- to favorable administrative tained the expertise or- good things the land is ca- legislation which provides labor people, and foresters ings across the state from and congressional action on ganized under OMAR. pable of providing. Executive Committee member Easy Gilbreth studies a land Alaska special considerationin to testify at public hearings time to time. wetlands policy, unfunded Paula Easley, who was management plan map with President Boyd Brownfield and Vice a national "no net loss" wet- mandates, the Clean Water in her second year of service President John Forceskie, in 1986. lands policy. Act, private property rights, as Executive Director when ment of the state's economy. members set out across the In her advocacy role at Mining Law reform, risk as- the transition occurred, im- In 1987, Becky Gay, af- nationto brief business lead- sessment, land access is- RDC, Gay has sounded the Ll mediately set out to expand ter serving as Deputy Direc- ers and others on the issue alarm that America is evolv- sues and ANWR advocacy RDC's base, broaden its ho- tor for two years, succeeded and solicit support. A num- ing into a nation of consum- and education. rizons and strengthen its Easley as Executive Direc- ber of key congressmen and ers without producers. In Alaska, RDC has its support. Under Easley's tor. Gay came to RDC as a senators, as well as national "Our policy-makers and work cut out for it in respect leadership, the advocacy volunteer, but worked her way press, were brought to children are losingtouch with to water quality regulations role was expandedto include through the ranks to the top. Alaska to see the Coastal the fact that everything we and a myriad of issues af- a broader range of critical One of Gay's first Plain and visit industry op- consume comes from a natu- fecting the state's basic in- issues facing Alaska. charges after becoming ex- erations at Prudhoe Bay. ral resource produced by dustries. "Our main goal was to ecutive director was to lead The ANWR legislation, someone, somewhere," said There is no other state expand the organization so a coordinated effort to influ- however, was put on hold Gay. "Through its advocacy, in the nation where the we could tackle more of the ence the direction of more following the oil spill in Prince education and networking ef- economy is so dependent issues and get Alaskans RDC is a respected advocate than 50 state and federal William Sound. forts, RDC aims to reverse on resource development. RDC coordinates annual field trips to various resource development helping each other to influ- for sound public policy. The land use management plans Two years later, Gay was There is no other state where the trend toward locking out sites andcommunities for state and federal decision-makers. Above, ence state and federal board meets frequently with the which were in the formative granted a leave of absence American producersfrom the congressionalaidesinvolved in federal wetlandspolicy visit wetlands development issues are so Legislature. (Continued to page 8) near Juneau to hear of local concerns. February 199: I RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 5 Page 8 / RESOURCE REVIEW / February 1995 Page 6 1 RESOURCE REVIEW / February 1995 February 1995 / RESOURCE REVIEW / Page 7 MAKE YOUR RES RVATIO S NOW !!!! Please RSVP Phone: 276-0700 or Fax: 276-3887 (If you have already responded, please disregard this notice.)

Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc. 20th Anniversary Celebration Friday, March 3, 1995 Howard Rock Ballroom Sheraton Anchorage Hotel 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour 7:30 Gourmet Dinner

THE PROGRAM: Governor Tony Knowles Keynote Presentation A Toast to Past Presidents Special Recognition "RDC: The First 20 Years" Premiere Showing Live Music and Dancing

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March 2: 00 Cynthia Quarterman, Acting Director, U.S. Minerals Management Service Washington, D.C.

11 March 9: 11 0ve Neil Bergt, Chairman, Markair Orin Seybert, President, Peninsula Airways, Inc.

March 16:

Dr. Andrew Trites, Research Coordinator for North Pacific Universities Marine Mammal Research Consortium, Marine Mammal Research Unit, Fisheries Centre, University of British Columbia

March 23: Col. Peter Topp, Commander, Alaska District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

a March 30: VI I m 0 Steve Jackstadt, Professor of Economics, Director of Center for Economics Education, University of Alaska Anchorage