Please enjoy the latest edition of our shareholder newsletter: Denadolale’ Fall 2024
 
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Gana-A’Yoo shareholders who have a valid stock will on file dated in the past 5 years by November 5th will be entered into two $500 drawings!
 
Notaries are available in our Anchorage office and in each of our villages. Call 907-569-9599 or toll-free 888-656-1606 to schedule!
 
Find Stock Will and other commonly used forms here on the Forms and Links page.

The Gana-A’Yoo Foundation October 2024 50/50 Scholarship Raffle is officially LIVE!
 
This raffle is a great way to support educational, career, and cultural opportunities for Gana-A’Yoo shareholders and descendants. Half of the proceeds will go directly to funding scholarships through the Foundation, and the other half to the lucky winner.
 
Don’t miss this chance to make a difference – visit the website below to enter!
 
https://www.rafflebox.us/raffle/gana-a-yoo

Gana-A’Yoo is excited to announce the 2024 Youth Art Contest for our shareholders ages 4-18! This year’s theme is “Subsistence Living.”
 
As our shareholder community grows, we want to showcase the talent of our young artists. This is your chance to share your unique perspective and have your artwork featured in Gana-A’Yoo publications and displayed on our website!
 
The first 20 entries will receive $25, and all submissions will have a chance to be highlighted.
 
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! Submit your artwork by November 29, 2024, to communications@ganaayoo.com. We look forward to seeing your amazing work!
 
Visit our website for contest details and submission guidelines: https://ganaayoo.com/youth-art-contest/

Gana-A’Yoo shareholders and descendants are invited to attend a shareholder information meeting at The Nave in Anchorage, Alaska (3502 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99503), on Wednesday, October 16, from 5 to 7 pm. Come ready to meet staff, update your records, enjoy food, and participate in our 50/50 raffle and door prizes!
 
Notaries will also be available to give you the option to update your stock will before November 5, 2024.
 
Please email your comments and questions for the Gana-A’Yoo Board of Directors and management in advance to: info@ganaayoo.com.
 
RSVP on Facebook: Gana-A’Yoo Shareholder Information Meeting – Anchorage

Please enjoy the latest edition of our shareholder newsletter: Denadolale’ Summer 2024

Gana-A’Yoo Foundation offers travel and expense scholarships to attend free work training events, including the Heavy & Light Duty Mechanics training in Fairbanks and Palmer held by Alaska Training Works Partnership! Click here to open an information flyer.
 
Apply now to jumpstart your career as a mechanic with the support of the Gana-A’Yoo Foundation.
 
Learn more at ganaayoo.com/gana-ayoo-foundation or alaskaworks.org. Contact us at foundation@ganaayoo.com or 907-569-9599 for more information.

Thank you to all Gana-A’Yoo shareholders who voted and attended the 46th Annual Shareholder Meeting. We made 64% percent quorum!
 
Congratulations to the three elected board members:

– Sharon Hildebrand – Galena, Nulato, and At-Large Stock
– Maurine McGinty – Nulato and At-Large Stock
– Leann Sommer – Galena and At-Large Stock
 
Thank you to the candidates who ran for the board this year and to Joshua Peter and Shay Huntington McEwen for their service on the Board of Directors.
 
Additionally, thank you to the staff at the Ella B. Vernetti School, to all who attended in person and virtually, and to the community of Koyukuk for hosting and helping with this year’s meeting.
 
Congratulations to the annual meeting prize winners:

– $100 prize winners – Doris A Sommer, Fitzgerald A Alexie, Maddox W McAree, and Jacklyn E Gabrielson
– $250 prize winners – Christopher T Bryant, Madeline M Riley, Carlee Malemute, and Darrell Hildebrand
– $1,000 prize winners – Megan L Smith, Andrei H K McQuesten, Stephan J Lestenkof, and Kenneth G Yaska
 
Congratulations to our $50 door prize winners:
– Jenny Pelkola
– Martha Dayton
– Marilyn Roberts
– Shirley Sam
– Susan Dayton
 
Congratulations to the winner for our kids voting Nintendo Switch Lite giveaway: Rayme Lolnitz
 
Finally, congratulations to the winner of our first split-the-pot raffle: Frederick Huntington Sr. The pot was $420, with half of the proceeds going to the winner and half going to Gana-A’Yoo Foundation.

The deadline to submit a letter of interest to serve on the Natural Resources or Shareholder Relations Committee has been extended to Friday, June 14, 2024! Gain valuable leadership experience and contribute to your corporation by serving in Gana-A’Yoo governance.
 
The Natural Resources Committee, composed of five to six members representing our four villages, plays a crucial role in advising the Board on matters concerning land use. This includes providing insights on stewardship, development, and resource utilization. This committee has seats for non-director shareholders.
 
Similarly, the Shareholder Relations Committee, consisting of four to five members, each member being a shareholder holding a different class of stock representing each village, focuses on enhancing shareholder interactions. Through advising the Board on policies, programs, and charitable contributions, this committee ensures that shareholder concerns and interests are effectively addressed. This committee has seats for non-director shareholders.
 
If you want to serve on either the Natural Resources or Shareholder Relations Committee, we invite you to submit a letter of interest by June 14, 2024, to info@ganaayoo.com. For any inquiries or assistance, feel free to reach out to use at 907-569-9599.

Congratulations and thank you for casting your vote!
 
Early Bird Winners

$1,500 – Howard C Beasley & Rita M Silas

$1,000 – William H Alexie & Commack L Stanley

$500 – Paula A Warner & Charles L Pitka

$250 – Josanne Hart, Agatha I Erickson, Leanne F Dapcevich, Leon J T Callahan, Andrew P Esmailka, & Peter B Hildebrand

$100 – Julianne M Carlo, Melissa Huntington, Pamela A Esmailka, Shannon S Jensen, Adam R C Gertzinger, Ashley J Sommer, Neil J Madros, & David Dayton

eProxy Winners

$1,000 – Marlenis A S Brown & Sheryl A Lolnitz

$500 – Kalene L Lolnitz, Shaylene R Nicholas, Sarah D Ambridge, & Evelyn Ekada

$250 – Chelsea J Semaken, Taylor A Beardslee, Sidney Carlo, Ernest SA Nickoli, Rose M Agnes, & Susan A Dayton

$100 – Deanna M Slats, Darlene A Madros, Bella M Ennenga, Savannah Ekada, Stanley T Huntington, Dillion Pitka, Margaret M Agnes, & William R Savok

Class E Shareholder Winners

40,000 Alaska Airlines Miles – Kenneth G Yaska & Lisa D Madros