“State AppointmentsGovernor Gary Locke has announced appointments to the Higher Education Coordinating Board, a college board of trustees, the Dental Quality Assurance Commission and several other boards and commissions.Higher Education Coordinating Board Pat Stanford, Seattle.College Board of Trustees Carol Landa-McVicker, Spokane, was appointed to the Community Colleges of Spokane, Board of Trustees.Dental Quality Assurance Commission Mary Granger, Spokane.Lorin D. Peterson, Cle Elum.Alternative Public Works Methods Oversight Committee Daniel Absher, Puyallup.John Lynch, Olympia.Scott Sawyer, Lacey.Public Works Board Castulo Arteaga, Grandview.Rebecca Francik, Pasco.Combined Fund Drive Committee Kim Bais, Spanaway.Liquor Control BoardKatherine Kreiter, Olympia. The position carries an annual salary of $70,871.Chamber AmbassadorsThe Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce has announced their 1999-2000 ambassador honors. Ambassadors for the Chamber help staff Chamber events and grand openings, as well as assist with new members.The 1999-2000 Ambassador of the Year is Robin McCoy of Jillian’s in downtown Tacoma. McCoy works as events coordinator for Jillian’s, has served several terms on the Ambassador Board and has been very active in serving Chamber members.The 1999-2000 Pacesetter is Diane Carlisle, owner of Wellness Naturally, a health and wellness products company.The 1999-2000 Rookie of the Year is Verna Lilly, owner of GOfers Professional Errand Service.”