Ever heard of the PNWER?

I have only just learned of this inter-governmental body. I wonder if this mishmash of western states and provinces was factored in when McCain chose Palin as his VP running mate.

The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) is the only regional planning and facilitation organization set up in statute by the border states and provinces to deal with transboundary policy and planning in the Pacific Northwest.

Delegate Council:

Alaska
Governor Sarah Palin
Sen. Fred Dyson
Sen. Lesil McGuire
Rep. John Coghill
Rep. Bryce Edgmon

Alternates:
Sen. Charlie Huggins
Rep. Andrea Doll
Rep. Peggy Wilson

Alberta
Premier Ed Stelmach
Alana Delong, MLA
Kyle Fawcett, MLA
Hon. Mel Knight
Richard Marz, MLA
Len Mitzel, MLA

British Columbia
Premier Gordon Campbell
Harry Bains, MLA
Hon. Joan McIntyre
Hon. Mary Polak
Michael Sather, MLA
Hon. John van Dongen