• Update Shareholder Records – Make changes to your address, name, or other personal information on file.
• Update Your Stock Will – All shareholders with a valid Stock Will dated within the past five years will be automatically entered into our bi-annual drawing in May and November.
• Open Enrollment Support – Get help completing your Open Enrollment forms and learn more about eligibility.
• On-Site Notary Services – A notary will be available to assist with gifting applications and other official documents.
• Scholarship Information – Learn about available educational support opportunities.
• Gana-A’Yoo Governance Opportunities – Find out how you can get involved by serving on Gana-A’Yoo’s Board of Committees.

Thank you to everyone who submitted their proxies for the early bird/eProxy deadline!

CONGRATULATIONS to the following prize winners:

Early Bird Winners

$1,500 winner – Andrew Huntington
$1,000 winner – Calista Mattison
$500 winners – Alan Lolnitz, Josanne Hart
$250 winners – Josephine E. Semaken, Josiah R. Billings, Curtis J. Agnes

eProxy Winners

$1,000 winner – Albert J. Nickoli III
$500 winners – Mary E. Demoski, Frederick W. Sommer III, Audrey R. Madros, Stewart J. Cleaver
$250 winners – Celeste D. M. Kriska, Gary W. Thurmond, Henry J. Ekada III

Meet Kimberly Bower, 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/

Meet Joshua Peter, 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/

Meet Romeo Stickman, 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/

Meet Shay Huntington McEwen, 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/

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 mickey@sh-cpafirm.com
• 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 info@ganaayoo.com.
 
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 info@ganaayoo.com.
• 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 info@ganaayoo.com.