diesel submarines) and master and mate sailing experience in seagoing tugs and passenger vessels. Mr. Willis received a B.A. from the University of Kansas.

MADELYN YERDEN-WALKER was formerly assistant training administrator with the State of Alaska Department of Education, Alaska Vocational Technical Center. She was directly responsible for schoolwide instructional program and facilities and was instrumental in the development of a fisheries and nautical training program emphasizing experiential training in marine safety, fisheries, gear technology, license preparation, and marine refrigeration and electronics. Ms. Yerden-Walker is active in various professional societies, including the Alaska Marine Safety Educators, Alaska Council of Local Administrators, and the Women 's Fisheries Network. She received B.S. (biology) and M.Ed. degrees from Idaho State University.