Agenda

Alaska Young Fishermen's Summit

December 7-9, 2009 • Hilton Hotel - Anchorage

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Sunday, December 6, 2009
Evening

Registration

Monday, December 7, 2009
8:00 – 8:30 am

Late Registration and Coffee

8:30 – 9:00 am

Welcome and Introductions

Paula Cullenberg, Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program Leader

9:00– 9:45 am

Keynote Addresses

Al Burch, Alaska Whitefish Trawlers Association

Linda Behnken, Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association
9:45– 10:00 am

Break

Session I: Understanding Alaska Seafood's Role in World Markets
10:00 - 10:15 am

Alaska Seafood in European Markets

Steve Wardley - Findus Group, UK

10:15 - 10:30 am

Alaska Seafood in the Global Marketplace

John Sackton - Seafood.com
10:30 - 11:15 am

Panel: Alaska Seafood in World Markets

Steve Wardley - Findus Group, UK

Joe Egemo - Copper River Seafoods

John Sackton - Seafood.com
11:15 - 11:30 am

Break

11:30 - 11:45 am

Sustainability around the World

Cathy Roheim - University of Rhode Island
11:45 - 12:30 pm

Panel: Sustainability and Alaska Seafood

Cathy Roheim - University of Rhode Island

Rhonda Hubbard - F/V Kruzof

Steve Wardley - Findus Group, UK

Laura Fleming - Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
12:30 - 1:30 pm

Lunch

Session II: Money Matters
1:30 - 2:30 pm

Basic Business Concepts

Glenn Haight - AK Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program and Bruce Gabrys, MBA, CPA, Mikunda, Cottrell & Co.
2:30 - 2:40 pm

Break into small groups
2:40 - 3:30 pm

Small Group Work in Real Life Business Scenarios

George Bousselaire - Internal Revenue Service

LuJean Fedotov - Division of Investments

Lea Klingert - Commercial Fishing and Agricultur Bank

Rick Wolk - University of Alaska Southeast

Mark Manning - Maritime Attorney

Glenn Caldwell - Alaska Boats and Permits

Rhonda Hubbard - F/V Kruzof

Cynthia Wallesz - Lofoten Fish Company

Jerry Liboff - Accountant and Fisherman
3:30 - 4:15 pm

Report back on small group work
4:15 - 4:30

Break
4:30 - 4:50 pm

Onboard Risk Management

Jerry Dzugan - Alaska Marine Safety Education Association
4:50 - 5:00 pm

Wrap-up
6:00 - 7:30 pm

Informal Reception with Participants and All Speakers - Top of the World Lounge

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

8:00 – 8:30 am

Coffee

Session III: The Management and Science of Alaska's Fisheries
8:30 - 9:00 am

Introduction to the History of Fisheries Management in Alaska

Phil Smith - Smith Consulting, NOAA Fisheries (retired)
9:00 - 9:25 am

Introduction to the Federal Regulatory Process

Gerry Merrigan - Prowler Fisheries
9:25 - 9:50 am

Introduction to the State Regulatory Process

Sue Aspelund - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
9:50 -10:10 am

Break
10:10 - 10:30 am

Introduction to Fisheries Management Methods

Gary Freitag - Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program
10:30 - 11:15 pm

Panel: Fisheries Managers and Fishermen - Making Relationships Work

Moderator: Gary Freitag

John Hilsinger - Alaska Department of Fish and Game

William Bergmann - Area Management Biologist (ret.), ADF&G

Jim Hubbard, F/V Kruzof

Phil Smith - Smith Consulting, NOAA Fisheries (ret.)
11:15 – 11:45 pm

Survival Suit Break
11:45 – 12:30 pm

Panel: What Will Our Oceans Look Like in 20 Years?

Moderator: Gary Freitag

Gordon Kruse - University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences

Phil Mundy - NOAA Fisheries

Jeremy Mathis - University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
12:00 - 1:30 pm

Lunch
1:30 - 2:15 pm

Public Speaking Training: Making Your Testimony Count

Barclay Kopchak - Prince William Sound Community College
2:15 - 2:45 pm

On the Importance of Fishing Organization Leadership

Eric Jordan - F/V I Gotta
2:45 – 3:00 pm

Break
3:00 - 3:45 pm

Small group strategy session
3:45 - 4:30 pm

Report back and discussion to/with established fishermen's panel
4:30 - 5:00 pm

Wrap-up
6:00 - 8:00 pm

Reception with North Pacific Fishery Management Council and Alaska Board of Fisheries - Chart Room

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - Locations TBA

 

Optional Fish-Related Training Opportunities
8:00 am- noon

Nonprofit Boards: Understanding the Rules of the Road – Foraker Group

Sponsored by the Commercial Fishing and Agriculture bank
1:30 - 4:30 pm

Direct Marketing: Is it Right for My Operation?

Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program
8:00 am - 6:00 pm

USCG - Certified Drill Conductor Course

Alaska Marine Safety Education Association

Also Available at Nearby Locations
Dec. 10

USCG Drill Instructor Safety Course

Alaska Marine Safety Education Association
Dec. 10-12

HACCP Training

Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program