Virtual Option with an In-Person Focus

MSTeams

Meeting ID: 256 181 908391 44
Passcode: qR9xg2WA

Day One: Tuesday, 21 April 2026

I.   8:30 am: Welcome and Introductions to the GTC (30 mins)
II.  9:00 am: Icebreaker connections activity (30 mins)
III. 9:30 am: Member Agency Highlighted projects (45 mins)

IV. 10:15 am: BREAK (15 mins)

V.  10:30 am: Member Agency Highlighted projects (1.5 hours)

VI. 12:00 – 1:00pm: LUNCH (Nikki’s Quickie: Fresh Pressed Sandwiches & Salads)

VII. 1:00 pm: Member Agency Highlighted projects (1.25 hour)

VIII. 2:15 pm: BREAK (15 mins)

IX.   2:30pm: Introduction and Groundfish interest, research, highlighted projects from First Nations and Tribal representatives. (2 hours)
X.    4:30 pm: Adjourn for the day; Optional Group Beach Walk

XI.   6:30pm: Group Dinner at Salish Grill

Day Two: Wednesday, 22 April 2026

XII. 8:30am: Discussion #2: GTC Housekeeping!
               a. Website Update – Lara Erikson (15 mins)
               b. Review of TORs 2024 recommended changes – Ali Whitman (15 mins)
               c. Feedback on template for Member Agency annual report (15 mins)
XIII. 9:15 am: Guest Speaker #1 – Emily Buckner (Pacific Crab Research Group/Puget Sound Restoration Fund) (30 mins)
     Topic: The Pacific Northwest Crab Research Group: A Case Study in Building Collaborative Research Networks
XIV. 9:45 am: Guest speaker #2 – Callie Murakami (University of Washington) (30 mins)
     Topic TBD

XV.  10:15 am: BREAK (15 mins)

XVI. 10:30 am: Discussion topic #3 – How do tribal or First Nation sovereignties want to engage with the GTC on groundfish management and research? (1.5 hours)

XVII. 12:00 – 1:00pm: LUNCH (Nikki’s Quickie: Fresh Pressed Sandwiches & Salads)

XVIII. 1:00 pm: Progress on Previous Year’s Recommendations (15 mins)
XIX.   1:15 pm: Current Year Recommendations (1.75 hours)
               a. From GTC to CARE
               b. From GTC to Itself
               c. From GTC to Member Agencies

XX.    3:00 pm: BREAK (15 mins)

XXI.   3:15 pm: Current Year Recommendations (continued, 1 hour)
XXII.  4:15 pm: Schedule time and location of the Next Meeting; any additional final business
XXIII. Adjourn no later than 4:30 pm on Wednesday, 22 April 2026

NOTES:

Lunch Order Form

VENMO option for lunch or dinner payment