Meet Derek Ambrose, one of the eligible candidates for the Gana-A’Yoo Board of Directors for a three-year term ending in 2028. The board does not endorse any particular candidate(s).

To learn more about the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and how to vote, visit: ganaayoo.com/annual-meeting-of-shareholders/

The 47th Gana-A’Yoo Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held at 4:00 PM AKDT on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Kaltag School in Kaltag, AK. Gana-A’Yoo is planning to hold an in-person meeting with the option of shareholders to participate virtually. Shareholders will be provided information to attend the meeting virtually prior to the meeting. Voting shareholders have the option to vote their hard copy proxy or online at ganaayoovote.com.
 

Shareholders who submit their proxy or eProxy by the deadlines are eligible for eProxy, early bird, and Annual Meeting prizes.

 
eProxy and early bird shareholder prize deadline: May 30, 2025
Annual Meeting and Kids Voting prize deadline: June 24, 2025
 

EPROXY PRIZES

eProxy prize deadline is Friday, May 30, 2025, by 5:00 PM AKDT.
• $1,000 – 1 prize
• $500 – 4 prizes
• $250 – 3 prizes
 

EARLY BIRD PRIZES

Early bird prize deadline is Friday, May 30, 2025, by 5:00 PM AKDT.
• $1,500 – 1 prize
• $1,000 – 1 prize
• $500 – 2 prizes
• $250 – 3 prizes
 

KIDS VOTING PRIZES

Kids Voting prize deadline is Tuesday, June 24, 2024, by 5:00 PM AKDT.
• $100 – 1 prize
• $50 – 2 prizes
 

ANNUAL MEETING PRIZES

Annual Meeting prize deadline is Tuesday, June 24, 2025, by 5:00 PM AKDT. To be eligible for Annual Meeting prizes, your proxy or eProxy must be received by this deadline OR you must register to vote at the Annual Meeting. The drawing will be held Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Annual Meeting. You need not be present to win.
• $1,000 – 1 prize
• $500 – 3 prizes
 

Submit your proxy by any of the following methods:

• Vote Online via eProxy: Visit ganaayoovote.com and log in with your PIN found on your proxy form. You can also retrieve your PIN by calling (907) 677-3325.

• US Mail (in the envelope provided): Sramek Hightower, CPAs, P.O. Box 240569, Anchorage, AK 99524-9968
• Fax: Send to (907) 561-4341
• Email: Send to [email protected]
• Hand Deliver: Leave in the drop box at the Kaltag School, Kaltag, Alaska, between 3:00 and 4:00 PM on Friday, June 27, 2025
 
For more information, visit: ganaayoo.com/annual-meeting-of-shareholders/.

Thank you to the 1,008 of the 2,346 shareholders who have direct deposit forms on file. Congratulations to the winners listed below! Your prize will be direct deposited to you.

 
– Amanda B.A. Tom
– Agnes V. Patsey
– Gordon R. Arkell
– Agnes T. Silas

Thank you to the 88 of the 2,346 shareholders who opted into our Go Green for Gana-A’Yoo program. Congratulations to the winners listed below! Your prize will be sent to you.
 
– Sarah C. Johnson
– Ivy R. Workman
– De’Angelo R. Walker
– Patrick McGinty

Shape the Future of Our Corporation
Are you interested in helping to shape the future of shareholders and descendants? We are looking for passionate individuals to join our board of directors and be a driving force behind our collective success.
 
The Gana-A’Yoo Board of Directors has three open positions. This year, the board seats held by Kimberly Bower, Howard Darling, and Frederick Huntington Sr. are up for election.
 
Application Deadline: Friday, March 7, 2025
 
How to Apply: Complete the Candidate and Director’s Questionnaire now! Find the form on our Common Forms and Links page.
 
For any queries or additional information, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
 
Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of our mission-driven board!

The Gana-A’Yoo Foundation is glad to announce the expansion of its board of directors from three positions to five. We currently have one open seat, and we invite shareholders who are passionate about education, leadership, and community development to apply.
 
Current board members are Kaitlyn Demoski (term is expiring), Linda Fleury, Shay Huntington McEwen, Paul Mountain, and Corrine Stickman.
 
Available Positions:
• One (1) three-year term (Starting April 2025)
 
How to Apply:

• Send your resume and a letter of intent via fax to 907-569-9699 or email to [email protected].
• Deadline: Friday, March 7, 2025
 
Board members must be 18 years of age or older to qualify. Please note that under federal laws governing private foundations, family members of Gana-A’Yoo Foundation board members are not eligible to receive a Foundation scholarship during their term on the board. Current scholarship recipients are also not eligible to serve on the board.
 
For any queries or additional information, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].

Please make the time to recognize an outstanding Gana-A’Yoo shareholder and student for 2025! Nomination forms are below and on the Common Forms and Links page.
 
Form Deadline: Friday, March 7, 2025
 
• Shareholder of the Year: a shareholder who models the Mission, Vision, and Values of Gana-A’Yoo. Shareholder of the Year Nomination/Application Form
 
• Student of the Year: recognizes a student, 7th grade – college, who models the mission, vision, and values of the Gana-A’Yoo Foundation. Nominees must be either a Gana-A’Yoo shareholder or a descendant of an original shareholder. Student of the Year Nomination/Application Form

There will be four $50 cash prize drawings for shareholders who opt in for electronic delivery of materials by Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 5 pm. Shareholders who have already opted in with a valid email address are automatically entered to win!
 
By choosing electronic delivery, you will enjoy:
 
• Instant access to shareholder materials anytime, anywhere
• Convenient access on your preferred device
• Supporting sustainability by reducing paper waste
 
Shareholders who have previously opted into electronic delivery with a valid email address are automatically entered to win. Shareholders have the option to revoke consent and receive a mailed copy of the annual report, proxy statement, and other information within 30 days.
 
To opt-in, contact Shareholder Records at 907-569-9599 or toll-free at 888-656-1606.

There will be four $100 cash prize drawings for shareholders with a current direct deposit form on file by Tuesday, April 1, 2024, at 5 pm.
 
Direct deposit forms are available on your Shareholder Portal or can be downloaded: Here. For more information, please contact Gana-A’Yoo, Limited at 907-569-9599 or toll-free at 888-656-1606.

The Gana-A’Yoo Foundation Board of Directors has two open positions for individuals passionate about supporting fellow shareholders and helping our Foundation grow.
 

Available Positions:

1. Two (2) three-year terms (Starting December 2024)
 
In line with our recently amended bylaws, the Gana-A’Yoo Foundation board is expanding from three to five members. Current board members are Kaitlyn Demoski, Shay Huntington McEwen, and Corrine Stickman.
 

How to Apply:

• Send your resume and a letter of intent via fax to 907-569-9699 or email to [email protected].
• Deadline: November 22, 2024
 
Board members must be 18 years of age or older to qualify. Please note that under federal laws governing private foundations, family members of Gana-A’Yoo Foundation board members are not eligible to receive a Foundation scholarship during their term on the board. Current scholarship recipients are also not eligible to serve on the board.
 
For any queries or additional information, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
 
Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of our mission-driven board!