Delta Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon

The next membership luncheon will be held on May 17, 2007 at noon at Trophy Lodge. Lunch is $13.00.

Guest Speaker is Carol E. Lewis. Topic: Research/demo work in Delta in the past and our plans for the future. Lewis came to the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1973 to conduct research concerning the management and energy efficiency of agricultural products in controlled environments. As professor of resources management, she focuses on economic development in the natural resource arena including applications and systems for conventional and alternative energy in remote areas.

Dr. Lewis received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in mathematics from University of Florida, and her Ph.D. In theoretical physics (ultrasonics) from Georgetown University. After coming to Alaska, she completed a MBA at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She served as interim dean of the School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences from 2000 to 2002 and became Dean of the School and Director of the Alaska Agricultural and Forestry.

Please RSVP to the Chamber office at 895-5068. All who RSVP by 4pm on May 15th will be entered into a drawing. The winner will receive their meal free.