ALASKA MENTAL HEALTH BOARD

TONY KNOWLES, GOVERNOR 431 N. Franklin, Suite 200

STATE OF ALASKA Juneau, Alaska 99801

Office: (907) 465-3071

Fax: (907) 465-3079

May 15, 2002

Mental Health Stakeholders:

The Alaska Mental Health Board will meet June 14-16, 2002 at the Ted Ferry Convention Center in Ketchikan with trips to Prince of Wales Island and Metlakatla. Please see the draft meeting agenda for details (the agenda may also be found online at www.amhb.org). The meeting will embrace a number of highlights:

¨ The Budget Committee will devote extensive time to developing FY2004-05 budget recommendations.

¨ Tours of Ketchikan programs will take place the afternoon of June 14.

¨ A reception for the Board is scheduled in Saxman on the evening of Friday June 14.

¨ The Board will divide into groups to tour programs on Prince of Wales Island and Metlakatla on Saturday June 15.

¨ The Board will elect officers and set its meeting schedule for FY2003.

The Board encourages and appreciates your interest and involvement in mental health issues. We hope you will be able to attend all or part of the AMHB meeting and related activities.

Sincerely,

Richard Rainery

Richard Rainery

Executive Director