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Doyon,LimitedApril 2018 | Volume 49, No. 4
Doyon, Limited opposes HB 199, a flawed bill that would place stringent regulations on development in communities both large and small across Alaska. HB 199, introduced in the State House of Representatives, relates to fish and wildlife habitat protection. The bill is a major reform of the Title 16 permitting processes, which governs fish and game. Doyon opposes the bill because it will effectively shut down economic and community development.
Language similar to HB 199 was introduced as a ballot
measure, called Stand for Salmon, which may appear on the ballot in 2018. The State of Alaska has called the ballot initiative unconstitutional and the Alaska Supreme Court is expected to hear oral arguments this April.
Stand for Alaska was formed to oppose the ballot measure, and Doyon president, Aaron Schutt, agreed to co-chair, urging voters to “vote no” if the ballot initiative is allowed to proceed.
Doyon Chooses to Stand for Alaska
Doyon Holds Alaska Native Settlement Trust Survey
2 Message to Shareholders
3 Drilling in ANWR
3 7(i) Distribution
4 Annual Meeting Photos
6 Board Members Re-Elected
7 Shareholder Spotlight
8 Shareholder of the Year Awardees
1 Annual Meeting Prize Winners
1 Daaga’ Award Grants
Deadlines and Reminders
Summer Internships
Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic
12 Foundation Scholarship Review Committee
13 Fall Scholarship Deadline
13 In the Community
14 Condolences
14 Calendar
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On March 27, Doyon, Limited released an online survey and conducted phone surveys with voting shareholders. The survey, which ended mid-April, sought shareholder feedback on the opportunity for Doyon to establish an Alaska Native Settlement Trust fund. The survey was conducted through a third-party vendor in order to keep shareholder feedback confidential and anonymous.
Enhancements to Alaska Native Settlement Trusts were incorporated in tax reforms established by Congress in December 2017, and provide Doyon with the ability to disburse dividends tax-free for Doyon shareholders. This would mean that the dividend amount, which currently needs to reported as taxable income by shareholders, in most years, would no longer be subject to taxes (in most cases). In addition, disbursements made to shareholders
would be tax deductible for the company. Last year, Doyon paid out $11,966,000 to shareholders in the form of dividends.
There will be more information to come regarding the Alaska Native Settlement Trust fund as Doyon receives shareholder feedback from the surveys conducted. Doyon appreciates the input of those who were called or completed the emailed online survey.
To receive future surveys like this, shareholders should add a valid email address to their contact information by contacting the shareholder records department at [email protected], 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free), or 459-2040 (in Fairbanks).
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President & CEOAaron M. Schutt
Doyon, Limited 1 Doyon Place, Suite 300 Fairbanks, Alaska 99701-2941
Phone 907-459-2000 Fax 907-459-2060 Toll-Free 1-888-478-4755
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We successfully completed another annual meeting, where we reached our quorum goal of 60 percent! Thank you to all our shareholders who took the time to vote in this year’s board election. Congratulations to Erica Frankson, Chris Simon, Wally Carlo and Jennifer Fate on their reelection to the
board. This year’s annual meeting theme, Transformation, is reflective of how far our company has come since its inception as well as the forward-looking, long-term view our board and staff have for our company’s future.
During the annual meeting, we announced our 2018 Shareholder of the Year award recipients. I would like to congratulate our 2018 recipients: Citizen of the Year Rhonda Pitka of Beaver; Daaga’ Community Service awardee Marjorie Attla of Galena; and Hannah Paul Solomon Elder of the Year awardees Lina Demoski of Anvik and the late Hudson Sam, Sr. of Huslia. You can read more about these deserving individuals in this newsletter.
As a strong supporter of Alaska Native language revitalization, Doyon is proud to have had shareholders Eliza Neelteloyeeneelno Jones and Dewey Kk’ołeyo Hoffman as this year’s annual meeting keynote speakers. Neelteloyeeneelno co-authored the Koyukon Athabascan (Denaakk’e) Dictionary and Kk’ołeyo serves as a teacher with the Fairbanks Native Association’s Indigenous Language Project. They did a phenomenal job presenting and even taught all of us a few words in Denaakk’e.
Two topics that seemed to dominate the discussion at both Tanana Chiefs Conference’s Convention and Doyon’s annual meeting were exploring for oil and gas in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and our support of Stand for Alaska in opposition to a ballot initiative. Doyon and its board of directors have well-thought-out positions on each of these issues.
As you may have read in last month’s e-newsletter, Doyon supports Stand for Alaska, which is a group that opposes the Stand for Salmon ballot initiative and House Bill 199, which is largely the same. Both seek to dramatically overhaul current Alaska permitting processes, which would be detrimental to our state’s economic advancements and very costly for Doyon.
Last December, Congress passed a tax bill that included provisions opening the ANWR 1002 Area for oil exploration and possible development. Doyon has a long-standing position of supporting the opportunity to responsibly explore and develop the ANWR 1002 Area. That area is about 1.5 million acres of the 19 million acres in the Refuge. Oil exploration and development in this area would potentially provide work opportunities for our oil and gas companies, like Doyon Drilling, which would lead to profits, shareholder employment and training opportunities.
Read more about Stand for Alaska and Doyon’s stance on ANWR development later in this newsletter. As always, thank you for your continued support of Doyon and the work we do.
Sincerely,
Aaron M. Schutt | President and CEO
April 2018
Walter “Wally” Carlo | Chair
PJ Simon, Jr. | Vice Chair
Miranda Wright | Treasurer
Christopher Simon | Secretary
Shirley Cleaver
Jennifer Fate
Erica Frankson
Jerry Isaac
Georgianna Lincoln
Esther M. McCarty
Brian Ridley
Sonta Roach
Orie G. Williams
Message to Shareholders
Board of Directors
Shareholder News
Dividend continued from page 1
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Two topics that seemed to dominate the discussion at both Tanana Chiefs Conference’s Convention and Doyon’s annual meeting were exploring for oil and gas in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and our support of Stand for Alaska in opposition to a ballot initiative. Doyon and its board of directors have well-thought-out positions on each of these issues.
As you may have read in last month’s e-newsletter, Doyon supports Stand for Alaska, which is a group that opposes the Stand for Salmon ballot initiative and House Bill 199, which is largely the same. Both seek to dramatically overhaul current Alaska permitting processes, which would be detrimental to our state’s economic advancements and very costly for Doyon.
Last December, Congress passed a tax bill that included provisions opening the ANWR 1002 Area for oil exploration and possible development. Doyon has a long-standing position of supporting the opportunity to responsibly explore and develop the ANWR 1002 Area. That area is about 1.5 million acres of the 19 million acres in the Refuge. Oil exploration and development in this area would potentially provide work opportunities for our oil and gas companies, like Doyon Drilling, which would lead to profits, shareholder employment and training opportunities.
Read more about Stand for Alaska and Doyon’s stance on ANWR development later in this newsletter. As always, thank you for your continued support of Doyon and the work we do.
Sincerely,
Aaron M. Schutt | President and CEO
April 2018
Shareholder News
Since 1980, there has been much debate regarding the opening of the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for state drilling exploration opportunities. ANWR was originally established in 1960 by U.S. President Eisenhower with 8.9 million acres of land in the northeast corner of Alaska. Later in 1980, this amount of wildlife refuge land was expanded to 19 million acres with the possibility of 1.5 million of the acres, known as ANWR Section 1002, to be considered for development if U.S. Congress specifically authorized it. In 2017, a U.S. tax bill opened ANWR Section 1002 to oil and gas exploration.
Doyon has held a longstanding position of support for opening Section 1002 for exploration opportunities. Since 1995, Doyon shareholders have been polled periodically regarding the issue and, in each poll, the majority has consistently been in favor of expanding ANWR exploration opportunities. In addition to expanding drilling opportunities, it is important to Doyon as it is to shareholders to effectively manage and protect the Porcupine Caribou Herd, which crosses through the refuge to the Interior and is depended on by the Gwich’in Athabascan peoples for traditional subsistence.
The Doyon board supports maintaining and increasing state revenues, jobs and activities derived from oil production. As a leader in Arctic drilling, operational safety and a supporter of new technologies, Doyon
Drilling is a capable source for building Doyon’s portfolio of services within the Doyon Family of Companies.
Exploring drilling opportunities in ANWR Section 1002 provides a possibility to expand shareholder dividends, shareholder hire and training and other contributions relating to Doyon’s mission. Doyon will keep shareholders updated on this topic as there are more developments.
Doyon Supports Drilling Exploration in ANWR
Doyon, Limited Class B (at-large) shareholders will receive a 2018 7(i) distribution of $19.21 per share or $1,921 per 100 shares on April 25 or May 2, dependent on direct deposit or mailing preferences.
Class B shareholders with direct deposit account information on file by the deadline of April 2, 2018, at 5 p.m. AKDT will receive their distribution by direct deposit on April 25. Class B shareholders with a valid mailing address on file by the deadline of April 10, 2018, at 5 p.m. AKDT will have their distribution checks mailed on May 2.
Please note the dividend disbursement is only for Class B (at-large) shareholders. Read more about Doyon shareholder classes at www.doyon.com. Read more about Sections 7(i) and 7(j) revenue sharing at https://bit.ly/2GWHWW4.
For more information regarding this distribution, please see the 7(i) distribution FAQs in this newsletter or contact [email protected], 459-2040 (in Fairbanks) or 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free).
Class B Shareholders to Receive 2018 7(i) Distribution Why do only Class B shareholders receive the
distribution? What is the difference between the classes of shares? Class B settlement common stock was issued to original enrollees of Doyon, Limited in 1971 who did not enroll to a village corporation. Since the Class B shareholder is not enrolled to a village corporation, they receive the 7(i) money directly.
Class A settlement common stock was issued to original enrollees of Doyon, Limited in 1971 who also enrolled to a village corporation. The 7(i) distribution for Class A shareholders is sent to their village corporation.
Class C, D and E shareholders do not receive this distribution.
If Doyon mails the check on May 2, when will I receive it? It depends on the postal delivery time.
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A Look at the 2018 Annual Meeting
First Traditional Chief Don Honea, Sr. greets Army Veteran and Color Guard Lead Benno Cleveland.
Doyon Facilities team members ready to assist shareholders at the annual meeting.
Shareholders register to vote at the 2018 annual meeting of shareholders.
Luke Titus of Minto accepts a thank you gift of gloves for providing the opening invocation for the meeting.
Doyon board secretary, Christopher Simon, calls the 2018 annual meeting of shareholders to order.
Young shareholders participate in kids’ voting at the annual meeting.
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Shareholders register to vote at the 2018 annual meeting of shareholders.
Luke Titus of Minto accepts a thank you gift of gloves for providing the opening invocation for the meeting.
Young shareholders participate in kids’ voting at the annual meeting.
Doyon board member, Orie Williams, submits his proxy at the annual meeting of shareholders.
Shareholder Dewey Kk’ołeyo Hoffman addresses shareholders as a keynote speaker.
Eliza Winfrey sews at an arts and crafts table while selling her artwork at the annual meeting.
The Young Fiddlers group performs during lunch at the annual meeting.
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Under the ballot initiative, all bodies of water will be considered anadromous fish habitats, including seasonal bodies of water. Currently, Alaska Department of Fish and Game defines anadromous fish as a fish species that spends portions of its life cycle in both fresh and salt waters, entering fresh water from the sea to spawn.
Alaska Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott rejected the proposed ballot initiative in September 2017, stating it was unconstitutional in nature, as the measure would inappropriately restrict the powers of the Alaska Legislature.
“The initiative is so wide-ranging that it would prohibit the use of anadromous waters for certain development purposes, leaving insufficient discretion to the Legislature to determine how to allocate those state assets,” Mallott said.
Doyon recognizes the dependence of Native culture and people on salmon, but believes the current regulations offer adequate protection of this resource, while not curtailing important infrastructure and development projects. The current regulations for permitting economic and community development projects have science-based mandates that call for salmon habitat protections. Proponents of the new bill language have yet to provide examples showing where current statutes are not working.
Doyon also opposes the bill due to the unintended negative impacts to community development. Infrastructure
upgrades, such as airports and roads, construction of wastewater treatment plants, and natural community growth would be negatively impacted.
On ANCSA lands, economic development, including fish processing, timber harvests, mineral extraction, and oil and gas development, would also be negatively impacted. All projects – large and small – across the state would require a major permit under the proposed language.
If this initiative becomes law, revenues from Red Dog mine, Alpine oilfield, the proposed Donlin mine, timber harvests, and other responsible resource development on ANCSA lands would be directly impacted. To date, the revenue shared with all Alaska Native regional and village corporations from development on Native lands exceeds $3 billion. These are shareable payments among regional and village corporations, and directly impact Alaska Native people.
Schutt shared these concerns from Doyon’s perspective as the largest private landowner in the state. “This initiative, if passed, will prevent Doyon from developing the vast resources that we received under ANCSA, and will destroy our ability to create a sustainable socioeconomic future for Alaska Native people,” he said.
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6 April 2018
At the 2018 Doyon, Limited annual meeting of shareholders, held March 16 in Fairbanks, four Doyon shareholders were re-elected to the board of directors. Incumbents Christopher Simon, Erica Frankson, Walter “Wally” Carlo and Jennifer Fate Velaise will continue to serve on the 13-member board of directors. Each seat has a three-year term, ending March 2021.
The re-elected board members join existing board members Shirley Cleaver, Jerry Isaac, Georgianna Lincoln, Esther McCarty, Brian Ridley, Sonta Hamilton Roach, Pollock “PJ” Simon, Jr., Orie G. Williams and Miranda Wright.
Doyon thanks all candidates for their time and commitment in the 2018 board election, as well as all shareholders who voted in the 2018 board election. Voting is critically important as a quorum of 50 percent of voting shareholders plus one vote is required in order to hold the annual meeting. Quorum was achieved one business day after the early bird deadline on February 16. By the close of the board election on annual meeting day, Doyon reached its goal of having participation by 60 percent of voting shareholders. Thank you to all the shareholders that took time to vote. Doyon looks forward to increasing the quorum number next year.
Doyon Welcomes 2018 Re-Elected Board Members
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Re-elected board members, left to right: ChristopherSimon, Erica Frankson, Jennifer Fate Velaise and Walter “Wally” Carlo.
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Shareholder News
Doyon, Limited was pleased to welcome shareholders Eliza Neelteloyeeneelno Jones and Dewey Kk’ołeyo Hoffman as the keynote speakers at the 2018 annual meeting.
Eliza Neelteloyeeneelno Jones Eliza Neelteloyeeneelno Jones was born February 28, 1938, in Cutoff, Alaska. According to her baptismal record, she was probably born in a camp near Cutoff. Her parents were the late Little and Josie Peter. Raised near her grandparents, Jones had considerable exposure to fluent speakers of the Koyukon Athabascan language, Denaakk’e. She has always been fascinated with traditional language and cultural knowledge.
From 1973 to 1990, Jones worked at the University of Alaska Fairbanks for the Alaska Native Language Center. She worked as a co-author of the Koyukon Athabascan Dictionary over a 27-year period. The dictionary was published in 2000 by the Alaska Native Language Center. In 1990, Jones received her honorary doctorate degree from the University of Alaska in recognition of her language revitalization contributions. Jones still remains active in language revitalization today, supporting language revitalization programs for youth and adults. She also recently served on the Koyukuk tribal council.
As a keynote speaker, Jones recognized those who inspired her to learn more about language revitalization and those who worked with her on the Denaakk’e Language Dictionary. She also recognized Doyon shareholder and Elder, Poldine Carlo, as a traditional speaker of the Denaakk’e language.
Dewey Kk’ołeyo Hoffman Dewey Kk’ołeyo Hoffman is a classroom teacher with the Fairbanks Native Association’s Indigenous Language Project, a dual language immersion program for 3- to 5-year-olds that provides instruction and student support for Denaakk’e language, culture and traditions. Originally from Ruby, Alaska, Hoffman was given the name Kk’ołeyo by his grandmother, Lillian Olin, after her grandfather Big Jim; the name means “long distance walker.” Hoffman has a strong professional interest in positive youth development through cultural education, which is in line with his lifelong love of language learning and cultural exchange across the world.
As a keynote speaker, Hoffman spoke about his work in language revitalization, intergenerational learning (or learning at any age) and information about resources for learning traditional languages. As an adult learner of the Denaakk’e language, Hoffman stated, “If I can learn and teach, then anyone can.”
Jones and Hoffman joined together on the stage to teach the shareholder audience how to say some short phrases and sing happy birthday in Denaakk’e.
To view the keynote speakers’ presentations, visit the Doyon YouTube page or view the livestream videos on the Doyon Facebook page.
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Re-elected board members, left to right: ChristopherSimon, Erica Frankson, Jennifer Fate Velaise and Walter “Wally” Carlo.
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Where does the 7(i) distribution come from? The amount of 7(i) distributions varies depending upon the natural resource net profit of the regional corporations. Doyon receives money from other regional corporations throughout the year. Doyon keeps half the money and deposits the other half in an interest-bearing trust account. That money is then distributed to Class B (at-large) shareholders and village corporations in May.
My address is different from what Doyon has on file. What do I do? Call 1-888-478-4755, fax 907-459-2065 or email [email protected] immediately. Shareholders should also place a forwarding address on file with their post office. Shareholders with a bad address on file at Doyon will not receive their distribution, and need to contact shareholder records.
How do I apply for direct deposit? Shareholders had until April 2 to apply for direct deposit for this distribution. Shareholders who wish to place direct deposit information on file with Doyon for future distributions can access the direct deposit application at www.doyon.com/forms or contact shareholder records at 1-888-478-4755.
When will checks be mailed? When will checks be direct deposited? Checks will be direct deposited on April 25 or mailed on May 2. Shareholders are encouraged to update their contact information as soon as possible and to have their checks direct deposited.
Can you hold my check? No, all checks are mailed to shareholders or direct deposited into their bank accounts.
Can I pick up my check? No, checks are not available prior to the mailing date.
Can you trace my check? No, shareholders will have to work directly with the post office.
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Shareholder News
Doyon, Limited is proud to announce the 2018 Shareholder of the Year Award recipients, who were honored at the 2018 annual meeting of shareholders. Doyon congratulates each of the following shareholders for their exemplary achievements and community involvement.
Doyon Citizen of the Year, Rhonda Pitka Rhonda Pitka, Koyukon Athabascan and Inupiaq of Beaver, is the 2018 Doyon Citizen of the Year. Pitka’s paternal grandparents are Tony Sam, Sr. and the late Emily Sam of Huslia, the late George Frank of Galena and the late Minnie Yatlin of Huslia. Her maternal grandparents are Elsie Pitka and the late Elman Pitka of Beaver. Her siblings are George, Charlie and Elizabeth Yatlin.
Pitka is the First Chief of the Beaver Village Council, where she has served since 2011. She is the former chairwoman of the Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments. She credits her grandmother, Elsie Pitka, for her dedication to learning and service to her community. Her grandmother was the teacher aide at the Beaver School for 25 years, and instilled a lifelong love of reading and learning in her life.
Pitka serves her community as a full-time tribal advocate for Alaska Native people and the people of Beaver. She was selected as a panelist to sit with President Barack Obama during his September 2015 visit to Alaska, where she spoke from the heart regarding fish management and the importance of subsistence.
In 2016, Pitka was honored as a Native American “Top 40 Under 40” from the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development. The award is bestowed upon leaders who have demonstrated initiative and dedication, and who have made significant contributions to business and their community.
In 2017, Pitka was selected as a public member of the Federal Subsistence Board. Former Secretary Sally Jewel cited her record of public involvement in subsistence and natural resource management, her service on the Eastern Interior Regional Advisory Committee and her participation on the Yukon River Panel. Pitka currently serves on the Native American Rights Fund board.
The Citizen of the Year Award recognizes a person who has demonstrated leadership, strong commitment, competence and sensitivity in the educational and cultural survival of Alaska Natives. Recipients may be chosen for contributions in the fields of health or education, maintenance of a traditional lifestyle, or for the example they set as parents.
Daaga’ Community Service Award, Marjorie Attla Marjorie (Koyukuk) Attla of Galena was presented the 2018 Daaga’ Community Service Award. Attla, originally from Allakaket, is the daughter of the late Walter Koyukuk and Mary David. Attla and her former husband, Robert Attla, raised their family in Huslia and then Galena. Together they raised three children: Wanda, Anna and the late Gilbert Attla.
Prior to attending elementary school, Attla lived nomadically with her parents, moving to various camps. During the school year, Attla lived in Allakaket. At 17 years old, she left Allakaket to pursue work in Huslia. From there, she moved to various towns in the lower 48 before settling in Galena.
Attla worked for Tanana Chiefs Conference for 14 years as the health and safety educator for the Yukon Koyukuk subregion. In 2002, she started working for the Galena Mental Health Clinic as a counselor. In addition to her career, Attla is very involved in her home community, where she was key in establishing the Galena Search and Rescue Board and served on the KIYU public radio board. She also helps organize the Yukon Jamboree, a regional fiddle festival held each fall.
For well over a decade, Attla hosted a radio show on KIYU to share stories and experiences relating to wildlife, fish and subsistence in the Koyukuk and middle Yukon areas of Interior Alaska. Attla speaks the Koyukon Athabascan language, Denaakk’e, and has worked on many Denaakk’e language preservation projects. She has taught throughout Alaska on the importance of subsistence living: how it relates to the Athabascan language, improves the health and safety of Alaska Natives, and keeps culture alive. She has taught classes at every level, from elementary to university and lectures at conferences and summits.
Attla lives an active subsistence lifestyle. In the past, she and her family hosted groups of youth at their fish camp along the Yukon River to share and teach their subsistence lifestyle.
The Daaga’ Community Service Award recognizes a community or individual who shows strong commitment, competence and sensitivity in helping others to make their community a healthier and safer place to live, and whose accomplishments have directly affected Alaska Natives.
Hannah Paul Solomon Elder of the Year, the late Hudson Sam, Sr. Hannah Paul Solomon Elder of the Year, the late Hudson Tony Sam, Sr., was born in Cutoff to Little Sammy Tony and Big Sophie (Ophelia) Sam.
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When Sam was 3 years old, his father gave him the Koyukon (Denaakk’e) name, Atzock, which means “quiet baby.” Sam married Selina (Simon) on Christmas Day 1969. Their children are Annette, Ross, the late Hudson Jr., Elizabeth, Dominic, Samantha, Barbie, and adopted Natalie and David. They also have 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Sam and his wife, Selina, raised many other children over the years from across the state of Alaska. They were active foster parents who met the underserved population of Alaska Native children in foster care. About 30 years ago, they became licensed foster parents and ran a boarding home for high school students in Huslia for an inter-village exchange program. They were also part of a lawsuit involving the affirmation of tribal jurisdiction over tribal members.
Sam worked as an emergency firefighter for over 30 years, starting at the age of 15. He also worked at Hog River as a mechanic and ran the Huslia City Council sawmill with his friends for a few summers. Sam retired as the Jimmy Huntington School maintenance person after working there for 10 years. Throughout his life, he led the Huslia Search and Rescue program and served on the Koyukuk River Advisory Committee, representing Huslia in local hunting, trapping, guiding and fishing issues and concerns. He also served as the mayor of Huslia and on the Huslia Village Council.
Sam was raised to live a subsistence lifestyle and developed a love of music throughout his lifetime. He played the guitar and violin along with his father, and performed for many community events and dances over the decades. For the past 33 years, Sam enjoyed playing at the Fiddler’s Festival in Fairbanks.
Although Sam was diagnosed with cancer 17 years ago, it didn’t stop him from actively taking part in subsistence activities and continuing to teach younger people. When he wasn t in Fairbanks for chemotherapy, Sam was out on the river with family and friends. In fall 2017, he walked through the woods and up and down river banks during moose hunt season with his oxygen tank. He used it as an opportunity to teach young people to keep fighting and not give up.
Sam loved staying in his family’s fish camp 25 miles below Huslia and was a devoted community member. Sam passed away in February 2018.
Hannah Paul Solomon Elder of the Year, Lina Demoski Lina Lenora (Stickman) Demoski of Anvik was also presented the 2018 Hannah Paul Solomon Elder of the Year. Demoski was born in spring 1927 to the late George and Xenia (Dementi) Stickman along a family trapline on Lonesome River, a tributary of the Innoko River. Her parents died while she was young, but she was very close to her sister, Catherine. In October 1942, Demoski married Edward Demoski of Dishkaket. Her children are Ernest, the late Rudy, Gladys, the late Edward Jr., Freda, Adele, Paul Glenn, Ella, the late William, Hughie and Nina. Demoski and her husband had five sets of twins, which was common on his side of the family. Lina has 33 grandchildren, 67 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
At age 6, Demoski was sent to Holy Cross mission school but cried so much for her father that he went back to bring her home. She lived with her family in Holikachuk until her father passed when she was 9 years old. Demoski then returned to mission school until she was 12 years old and moved back to Holikachuk with her stepparents. It was then that Demoski starting watching women splitting roots and making tablemats, trays and willow root baskets so she could learn how to create them herself with her sister, Catherine. Demoski started making tablemats and sold her first one for $3 when she was 13 years old. She made her first cover basket when she was 18 and then she began making trays.
Demoski supported her family through her talents as a well-renowned basket maker. She gathered roots in the summer and winter to create her baskets, which was very hard work. She dedicated her life to teaching the younger generations and passing on her skills and wisdom. Demoski taught willow root basket and tray making at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, various Interior rural elementary schools as well as the Anchorage Museum. She also attended every cultural camp in Anvik, teaching children and adults how to gather roots and make root baskets. She tells stories of growing up and shares her knowledge to encourage youth to finish school and to remember their traditional knowledge.
The Hannah Paul Solomon Elder of the Year award recognizes an Elder, age 55 or older, who has devoted his or her life toward the betterment of Alaska Natives. The award is named in honor of the late Hannah Solomon who dedicated her life to teaching the younger generation traditional ways.
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Daaga’ Community Service Award, Marjorie Attla Marjorie (Koyukuk) Attla of Galena was presented the 2018 Daaga’ Community Service Award. Attla, originally from Allakaket, is the daughter of the late Walter Koyukuk and Mary David. Attla and her former husband, Robert Attla, raised their family in Huslia and then Galena. Together they raised three children: Wanda, Anna and the late Gilbert Attla.
Prior to attending elementary school, Attla lived nomadically with her parents, moving to various camps. During the school year, Attla lived in Allakaket. At 17 years old, she left Allakaket to pursue work in Huslia. From there, she moved to various towns in the lower 48 before settling in Galena.
Attla worked for Tanana Chiefs Conference for 14 years as the health and safety educator for the Yukon Koyukuk subregion. In 2002, she started working for the Galena Mental Health Clinic as a counselor. In addition to her career, Attla is very involved in her home community, where she was key in establishing the Galena Search and Rescue Board and served on the KIYU public radio board. She also helps organize the Yukon Jamboree, a regional fiddle festival held each fall.
For well over a decade, Attla hosted a radio show on KIYU to share stories and experiences relating to wildlife, fish and subsistence in the Koyukuk and middle Yukon areas of Interior Alaska. Attla speaks the Koyukon Athabascan language, Denaakk’e, and has worked on many Denaakk’e language preservation projects. She has taught throughout Alaska on the importance of subsistence living: how it relates to the Athabascan language, improves the health and safety of Alaska Natives, and keeps culture alive. She has taught classes at every level, from elementary to university and lectures at conferences and summits.
Attla lives an active subsistence lifestyle. In the past, she and her family hosted groups of youth at their fish camp along the Yukon River to share and teach their subsistence lifestyle.
The Daaga’ Community Service Award recognizes a community or individual who shows strong commitment, competence and sensitivity in helping others to make their community a healthier and safer place to live, and whose accomplishments have directly affected Alaska Natives.
Hannah Paul Solomon Elder of the Year, the late Hudson Sam, Sr. Hannah Paul Solomon Elder of the Year, the late Hudson Tony Sam, Sr., was born in Cutoff to Little Sammy Tony and Big Sophie (Ophelia) Sam.
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In 2019, Doyon will award the Doyon Citizen of the Year Award, Chief Andrew Isaac Leadership Award and the Gin’tith (Richard Frank) Military Service Award. The deadline to nominate a shareholder for an award is Friday, October 26, 2018.
To learn more about the annual awards or to access the online nomination form, please visit www.doyon.com/SOTY.
For questions or to request a paper nomination, contact shareholder outreach at 459-2085 (in Fairbanks), 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free) or [email protected].
2019 Shareholder of the Year Awards Nominations Sought
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10 April 2018
$3,000: Theodore Kruger, Jr.
$2,000: Gilbert Oxereok
$1,000: Margaret St. John
$500 each: Abraham Petruska Reginald Joseph Michael Schenck Kenneth Keating
25,000 Alaska Airlines miles: Lawrence Derendoff
At the annual meeting, shareholder youth voted in a mock election to cast their vote for Doyon board members. The following youth won prizes for taking part:
$100 Visa gift card and gift basket: Harper Semone
$50 Visa gift card: Angel Simon
$25 Visa gift card: Alyssa Ticket
Shareholders who submitted eProxies by the early bird deadline were eligible for all of the cash prize drawings, including the early bird eProxy prizes. Shareholders who submitted a paper proxy by the early bird deadline were eligible for all cash prize drawings except for the early bird eProxy prizes, which were specifically for those who voted online via eProxy by the early bird deadline.
Congratulations to the following early bird prize winners:
$2,500: Robert Esmailka
$1,500 each: Eileen Roberts Terrence Peters
$1,000 each: Andrew Ostbloom Vanessa Joseph Stephanie Petruska
$500 each: Patrick Aloysius Emery Hjelm
Elaine Silas Flora Paul
$250 each: Annie Sanford Glenda Huntington Sharon Nollner Maria Timothy Stephanie Hinz Charles Ned
$100 early bird eProxy winners: Nicholas Titus Melody Deacon John Billings, Jr. Zachary Tiulana Raymond Richards Wesley Dalton Delores Bernhardt Walter Walton Kennith Brasket Grace Packer
25,000 Alaska Airlines miles: Tommie Pierre
Congratulations to 2018 Annual Meeting Prize Winners
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As an incentive to participate in the annual board election, Doyon, Limited gives voting shareholders the opportunity to win prizes simply by completing their proxy or eProxy. To be eligible for prizes, shareholders had to submit their proxy
or eProxy by the deadline on March 14, or register to vote in-person at the annual meeting on March 16. Congratulations to the following shareholders who were randomly drawn for the annual meeting prize giveaways.
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Can my check be directly deposited to my bank? Yes, shareholders can print a copy of the direct deposit form off the Doyon website at www.doyon.com or Doyon can fax a copy of the form to shareholders. The deadline for direct deposit applications was April 2.
How long is my check valid? Checks are valid for six months; after that, the check needs to be reissued. To reissue, please contact the shareholder records department at 1-888-478-4755.
I lost my check, my check was stolen, etc. Can you stop payment? Doyon can mail shareholders a stop payment form, which must be signed and returned. The earliest a stop payment action can be submitted to the bank is June 4. The bank holds it for 10 business days, and a check is then reissued 5 to 10 business days later. Please use stop payments only as a last resort as stop payments take approximately two months and Doyon must pay a fee for every stop payment issued.
If a shareholder believes their signature has been forged, Doyon can send paperwork for forgery and shareholders must contact local police to file a report.
Find more FAQs at www.doyon.com.
April 25 – Class B 7(i) distributions direct deposited to those on file as of the April 2 direct deposit deadline.
May 2 – Class B 7(i) distribution checks mailed to those who have a valid address on file with Doyon as of April 10, and who did not receive direct deposit.
May 15 – Deadline to apply for Doyon Foundation 2018 basic fall scholarship and 2018 competitive scholarship. Apply online at www.doyonfoundation.com.
Deadlines and Reminders
10 April 2018
Elaine Silas Flora Paul
$250 each: Annie Sanford Glenda Huntington Sharon Nollner Maria Timothy Stephanie Hinz Charles Ned
$100 early bird eProxy winners: Nicholas Titus Melody Deacon John Billings, Jr. Zachary Tiulana Raymond Richards Wesley Dalton Delores Bernhardt Walter Walton Kennith Brasket Grace Packer
25,000 Alaska Airlines miles: Tommie Pierre
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Doyon, Limited awarded $49,000 in Daaga’ Award grants to 18 Interior organizations this year, up from 12 organizations in 2017. The shareholder relations committee, comprised of Doyon board members, approved the grants in a February meeting.
Congratulations to the following 2018 recipients who are listed below along with short descriptions of how they plan to use their Daaga’ Awards.
• Carry the Cure – To assist in the cost of visiting communities along the Iditarod Dog Sled Trail to build awareness of suicide, domestic violence, substance abuse and prevention.
• Dancing with the Spirit – Updating their website with traditional music and dance curriculum to teach to communities.
• Fairbanks Native Association – To assist in the cost of holding a community Spring Fling event featuring Athabascan values and healthy family activities.
• Galena City School – To teach youth swimming lessons and boating safety.
• Hughes Village Council – To host a three-day Spirit Camp for community youth.
• Huslia Tribal Council – Assist in sending Huslia’s cultural dance group, Ts’aateyhdenaade kk’onh Denh, to Fairbanks to perform at the Festival of Native Arts.
• Kaltag Dancers – To support Kaltag Dancers’ community gatherings and weekly classes teaching cultural storytelling, dancing and language.
• Kaltag Tribal Council – To support teaching traditional values, organizing drug/alcohol-free cultural activities, parenting workshops, and promoting healthy lifestyles.
• Karrie’s Music Class – To teach beginning guitar lessons to Galena’s elementary-age youth.
• Nenana Native Association – To support the costs of the two-week Nenana Summer Youth Fish Camp.
• Nikolai Edzeno Village – To assist in the costs of the community’s spring carnival promoting traditional values and activities.
• Northway Village Council – Spring cultural events teaching muskrat trapping and sewing/beading for youth ages 10 to 18 years old.
• Nulato Tribal Council – To assist in teaching sewing to make the local dance group, Noolaaghdoh Dancers’ performance regalia and traditional singing and dance.
• Rampart Village Council – To assist in sending the Dlul Hutanneets Hut’aannee Ch’ets’edelee traditional dance group to Nuchalawoya to participate in the educational experience of the three-day, bi-annual event in Tanana.
• Saakkaay Association – Promotion of resources and activities to community members for living drug- and alcohol-free lifestyles.
• White Eye Traditional Knowledge Education Program – The continuance of the Gwich’in Elders’ Traditional Stories Project held as a traditional knowledge education camp at White Eye over a four-week period.
• Yukon Jamboree Inc. – Supporting the Yukon Jamboree group promoting the revitalization of cultural music and events within the community of Galena.
• Young Native Fiddlers – To support the ongoing costs for the Young Native Fiddlers group in Fairbanks, teaching grades 1 through 12 how to play traditional songs on guitar and fiddle and performing for the community.
The Daaga’ Award grants are given to organizations that promote drug- and alcohol-free events and projects. Applicants submit proposals that outline the project description, timeline, advertising, financial statement of need, and other funding sources, and also provide a letter of support from the village or tribe. The maximum Daaga’ Award amount an organization can receive is $3,000. Most participant projects have cash or in-kind contributions from their community or other funding sources in addition to what is awarded by Doyon.
More information about the Daaga’ Awards can be found at www.doyon.com/daaga or by contacting shareholder relations at [email protected], 459-2016 (in Fairbanks) or 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free).
Doyon Awards $49,000 in 2018 Daaga’ Award Grants
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or eProxy by the deadline on March 14, or register to vote in-person at the annual meeting on March 16. Congratulations to the following shareholders who were randomly drawn for the annual meeting prize giveaways.
Can my check be directly deposited to my bank? Yes, shareholders can print a copy of the direct deposit form off the Doyon website at www.doyon.com or Doyon can fax a copy of the form to shareholders. The deadline for direct deposit applications was April 2.
How long is my check valid? Checks are valid for six months; after that, the check needs to be reissued. To reissue, please contact the shareholder records department at 1-888-478-4755.
I lost my check, my check was stolen, etc. Can you stop payment? Doyon can mail shareholders a stop payment form, which must be signed and returned. The earliest a stop payment action can be submitted to the bank is June 4. The bank holds it for 10 business days, and a check is then reissued 5 to 10 business days later. Please use stop payments only as a last resort as stop payments take approximately two months and Doyon must pay a fee for every stop payment issued.
If a shareholder believes their signature has been forged, Doyon can send paperwork for forgery and shareholders must contact local police to file a report.
Find more FAQs at www.doyon.com.
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Doyon, Limited and the family of companies are currently seeking summer internship applicants. Specifically for Doyon shareholders, the strategically designed, paid internship program opens a window into the operations of the Doyon Family of Companies, allowing interns to explore how a career with Doyon might support their life goals. Doyon is proud to have many current full-time employees that previously participated in the program.
Current internship opportunities include:
• Doyon Remote Facilities & Services Construction Management Intern – Anchorage
• Doyon, Limited Accounting Intern – Fairbanks • Doyon, Limited Administrative Intern – Fairbanks • Doyon, Limited Communications Intern – Fairbanks • Doyon, Limited Human Resources Intern – Fairbanks • Doyon, Limited Lands and Resources Intern – Fairbanks • Doyon Utilities GIS Intern – Anchorage
Please note that listed opportunities are subject to change.
Currently, these internship opportunities require the shareholder applicant to be a college sophomore or higher, in good standing, with at least a 3.0 GPA.
More opportunities may open in various Doyon companies between now and May 2018. Any additional opportunities will be posted on the Doyon website.
To view the full job descriptions of the current openings and to apply, visit www.doyon.com/employment. For more information about the internship opportunities, contact shareholder outreach at 459-2085 (in Fairbanks), 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free) or [email protected].
Doyon Companies Seek Summer Internship Applicants
Doyon, Limited and Doyon Foundation are excited to announce the upcoming 18th annual Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic. The annual golf classic, supporting the Foundation’s competitive scholarship program, will take place Thursday and Friday, June 21 – 22, 2018, at the Chena Bend Golf Course in Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
“The Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic is not only a fundraising event but an opportunity to honor an esteemed leader,” said Doris Miller, the Foundation’s executive director. “Morris Thompson continually supported Alaska Native education and training throughout his life. For Doyon Foundation, it’s not just about fulfilling financial needs of our students but fulfilling Morris’ dream to build a strong future for our shareholders.”
The theme of this year’s golf classic is “Hitting the Green for Greatness.” This year, the tournament will host 28 teams, which will be chosen at random within handicaps A, B, C and D. Those who would like to choose their own teams will be charged a fee.
There are numerous opportunities to support the event as a sponsor, and organizers are happy to discuss custom sponsorship packages.
For more information regarding registration or sponsorship, please contact 459-2000 (in Fairbanks), 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free) or [email protected].
If you are interested in volunteering for the event, please contact 459-2118 (in Fairbanks) or [email protected].
For more information on the Foundation and its scholarship program, visit www.doyonfoundation.com.
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Save the Date for 18th Annual Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic
Doyon Foundation is seeking candidates for one open seat on its competitive scholarship review committee. Doyon, Limited shareholders age 18 or older who live in a rural community within the Doyon region are eligible to serve. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 27.
Individuals interested in giving back and helping students achieve their full potential are encouraged to consider serving on this important committee, which reviews, evaluates and scores student competitive scholarship applications. Please note that service on the scholarship review committee is on a voluntary basis.
Interested candidates should submit a résumé and a letter of interest outlining why they’d like to serve to Doris Miller, executive director, via email at [email protected] by Friday, April 27, 2018. The Foundation board of directors will select the new committee member at their next regularly scheduled meeting in Fairbanks.
For more information, please visit www.doyonfoundation.com or contact Doyon Foundation at 907-459-2048 or [email protected].
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Doyon, Limited and Doyon Foundation are excited to announce the upcoming 18th annual Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic. The annual golf classic, supporting the Foundation’s competitive scholarship program, will take place Thursday and Friday, June 21 – 22, 2018, at the Chena Bend Golf Course in Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
“The Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic is not only a fundraising event but an opportunity to honor an esteemed leader,” said Doris Miller, the Foundation’s executive director. “Morris Thompson continually supported Alaska Native education and training throughout his life. For Doyon Foundation, it’s not just about fulfilling financial needs of our students but fulfilling Morris’ dream to build a strong future for our shareholders.”
The theme of this year’s golf classic is “Hitting the Green for Greatness.” This year, the tournament will host 28 teams, which will be chosen at random within handicaps A, B, C and D. Those who would like to choose their own teams will be charged a fee.
There are numerous opportunities to support the event as a sponsor, and organizers are happy to discuss custom sponsorship packages.
For more information regarding registration or sponsorship, please contact 459-2000 (in Fairbanks), 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free) or [email protected].
If you are interested in volunteering for the event, please contact 459-2118 (in Fairbanks) or [email protected].
For more information on the Foundation and its scholarship program, visit www.doyonfoundation.com.
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Doyon, Limited shareholders planning to attend school this fall should mark their calendar for Tuesday, May 15. This is the deadline to apply for Doyon Foundation basic scholarships for the fall semester, and competitive scholarships for the 2018 – 2019 academic year. The Foundation will award:
• Competitive scholarships up to $9,000 • $1,200 basic scholarships for full-time students • $800 basic scholarships for part-time students
Competitive scholarships are awarded through a competitive review process, while basic scholarships are awarded to all students who meet the eligibility guidelines and submit a completed application by the appropriate deadline. Basic scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so students are encouraged to apply early.
To be eligible, applicants must:
• Be enrolled to Doyon, Limited or be the child of an original enrollee
• Be accepted to an accredited college, university, technical or vocational school
• Meet minimum GPA requirements • Be enrolled in the required minimum number of credits
Before submitting an application, students should review the scholarship policies and guidelines on the Foundation’s website for details on scholarship eligibility and application requirements.
Scholarship applications are only accepted online using the Foundation’s new scholarship application. Students who applied using the previous scholarship portal can log in using the same email address and password. New applicants will need to create an account, and can find step-by-step account creation instructions on the Foundation’s website.
Students in the Fairbanks area who need computer access to complete the online application are welcome to come to the Foundation office at the Doyon Industrial Facility, 615 Bidwell Ave., Suite 101 in Fairbanks.
For more information, visit www.doyonfoundation.or contact Maurine McGinty, scholarship program manager, at [email protected] or 907-459-2049.
Fall Scholarship Application Period Now Open
Save the Date for 18th Annual Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic
Interested candidates should submit a résumé and a letter of interest outlining why they’d like to serve to Doris Miller, executive director, via email at [email protected] by Friday, April 27, 2018. The Foundation board of directors will select the new committee member at their next regularly scheduled meeting in Fairbanks.
For more information, please visit www.doyonfoundation.com or contact Doyon Foundation at 907-459-2048 or [email protected].
Seat Open on Foundation Scholarship Review Committee
Doyon, Limited is pleased to have been involved with several important community events this past month.
On March 12, Doyon President and CEO Aaron Schutt welcomed Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) delegates to the annual TCC Convention, along with the Fairbanks Native Association executive director and representatives from the Interior Regional Housing Authority.
On March 20, Doyon President and CEO Aaron Schutt sat on a panel with three others to discuss the subject of Stand for Alaska: Protecting and Developing Alaska’s Resources. The panel was part of the Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce’s weekly business luncheon series. The Fairbanks Chamber and Doyon support the Stand for Alaska initiative.
On March 24, Doyon sponsored the Alaska Native Heritage Center’s Spring Brunch Fundraiser. The event raises funds to help the center fulfill their mission to preserve and strengthen the traditions, languages and art of Alaska Native people through statewide collaboration, celebration and education.
On March 24, Doyon took part in supporting the 2018 Raven’s Ball. The annual Raven’s Ball helps fund the Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation’s initiatives that improve the health and well-being of Alaska Native people. This year’s funding focused on dental operations to train dental health aide therapy students.
Doyon in the Community
From left to right: Doyon President and CEO Aaron Schutt, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium President Andy Teuber, and University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen. Photo courtesy of the Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation.
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25 7(i) Dividend Direct Deposit Distribution to At-Large/Class B Shareholders, Direct deposits to at-large/Class B shareholders who applied for direct deposit by the
April 2, 2018, deadline
26 - 28 Native Youth Olympics, Alaska Airlines Center, 3550 Providence Drive, Anchorage
May
2 7(i) Dividend Checks Mailed to At-Large/Class B Shareholders. Checks mailed to at-large/Class B shareholders with valid mailing address on file by the April 10, 2018, deadline
4 Doyon Foundation Graduation Reception, 2 p.m., Doyon Industrial Facility, Fairbanks, AK
6 Doyon Meet and Greet in Nashville, TN, 2 - 4 p.m., Hampton Inn Nashville/Bellevue I-40, 7815 Coley Davis Road, 37221
7 Doyon Meet and Greet in Conway, AR, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Hampton Inn by Hilton, 810 Museum Road, 72032
15 Doyon Foundation Fall Scholarship Application Deadline. Apply online at www.doyonfoundation.com
28 Doyon Offices Closed, in observance of Memorial Day
1 Doyon Place, Suite 300 Fairbanks, Alaska 99701-2941
April 2018
Condolences
Gary W. Albert, 59, Tanana, AK
Roberta Barbara Almquist, 39, Tanacross, AK
William C. Bryan, 73, Laurel Hill, FL
Gladys M. Carter, 80, Holy Cross, AK Dayton, OH
Zachary L. Claxton, 30, Anchorage, AK
Michelle J. Garrett, 33, Beaver, AK
Patrick N. Gregory, 36, McGrath, AK
Roselyn Isaac, 71, Tanacross, AK
Delores C. Lowe, 75, Tacoma, WA
Eric A. Luke, 29, Fort Yukon, AK
Arnold A. Madros, 40, Kaltag, AK
Teresa L. Maniaci, 49, Dot Lake, AK
Clint R. Painter, 63, Grayling/ Anchorage, AK
Wilmer E. Pierren, Jr., 70, Ogden, UT
Laura D. Pitka, 90, Galena, AK
Philip A. Roose, 80, Elyria, OH
Hudson T. Sam, Sr., 74, Huslia, AK
Wendie Schaeffer, 46, Kotzebue, AK
James G. Stickman, 78, Anchorage/ Koyukuk, AK
William H. Thomas, 97, Fort Yukon Fairbanks, AK
Frederick Thomas, 98, Fort Yukon, AK
The Doyon, Limited board of directors and staff extend their sincere condolences to the families and friends of the following shareholders who have recently passed away:
