Staff members of PNW NLM will work as a team to examine options and select methodology for internet connection to tribes. And money distribution. Advisory will meet June 11 and decision will not be made until then. Dr. Robertson asked if there was a written position or recommendation for that meeting. Michael Boer commented that all results thus far are not in stone, and are open minded to change.
Ideas are welcome.
Laurie Mattson suggests written letter from tribes to go to June meeting. The Alaska representatives on the advisory committee are Dr. Ted Molal, White Mountain Area, and Judith Minduski, Anchorage. Michael Boer asks for survey data to be provided to them. Doni comments that they were provided back in August to National Board. Michael Boer says that the proposal showed in Seattle was the first draft.