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FEATURE STORY NATIVE AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURIAL EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP SETS BBNC SHAREHOLDERS UP FOR SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS BBNC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Joseph L. Chythlook SAVE THE DATE WHAT’S INSIDE Chairman Dorothy M. Larson June 21-23 Vice Chair Neqa Derby Nushagak River 6 9 Everette Anderson Peter Andrew Jr. July 4 SHAREHOLDER SHAREHOLDER Independence Day Shawn Aspelund NEWS BBNC office closed NEWS Diedre Hill Karl Hill July 26, 5 p.m. 2019 Annual 2019 Shareholder Shareholder of the Year Hazel Nelson Nomination Deadline Meeting of of the Year (see pg. 9) Shareholders Nominations Russell S. Nelson

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September 11, 5 p.m. Army Wellness Centers Congratulations Early Bird Voting Deadline Provide Lifelong 2019 Graduates Health Advice CONTACT US October 2, 5 p.m. Proxy Deadline 111 W. 16th Ave., Suite 400 Anchorage, AK 99501 October 5 ON THE COVER (907) 278-3602 Phone Annual Meeting of (800) 426-3602 Toll-Free Shareholders & Career Fair (907) 265-7803 Fax (Anchorage) Participants Listen at the Native American Entrepreneurial Empowerment [email protected] www.bbnc.net Published by Bristol Bay Native Corporation Workshop held in April “The big takeaway from the fiscal year is that BBNC remains a healthy corporation, well-positioned to perform well now and into the future.”

Letter from the President

BBNC President and CEO Jason Metrokin

Across Bristol Bay, summer means BBNC remains a healthy corporation, newsletter who attended the recent quality time outside and the well-positioned to perform well now Native American Entrepreneurial enjoyment of all that this vibrant and into the future. Thank you to our Workshop, that inspire us. More on time of year has to offer. For many, BBNC and subsidiary teams who put survey results soon, but for now, it also means reminiscing about in the hard work to make that happen. thank you for making your voices summers past, remembering fishing heard. and camping trips, learning new FY20 is underway and off to a good subsistence activities, or playing start, with another solid season There are many things to look outside with friends until it was time expected for our tourism operations forward to in the months ahead, here for dinner. Now, as the days grow in particular. We continue to execute at BBNC and throughout the region: longer, we reflect on how we are our five-year strategic plan adopted longer, lighter days, connecting with keeping those traditions alive and by the Board of Directors in 2016, our communities, and an expected well within our own families and actively seeking opportunities to strong salmon run are high on the list. communities. diversify our operations through I hope everyone has an enjoyable and investments in new sectors as well as safe season wherever you spend it, As we move into a new season, we existing ones. With new acquisitions making memories that only summer look back on the most recent one. already on the horizon, it’s an exciting can bring. Our fiscal year came to a close March time for BBNC. 31, ending on an upswing despite Thanks as always for your support. impacts in the construction sectors, Thank you to everyone who with the market rebounding for BBNC participated in our recent shareholder and its subsidiaries. While our final net survey. The response rate far Jason Metrokin income did not exceed that of FY18, exceeded our expectations, which President & CEO it was substantial and outpaced our tells us that our shareholders care budget for the year. This allows BBNC about important issues facing our to continue to pay predictable and region, as well as BBNC’s own increasing shareholder distributions trajectory forward. It’s results like quarter after quarter. The big this, and the drive of the aspiring takeaway from the fiscal year is that entrepreneurs featured in this

3 Native American Entrepreneurial Empowerment Workshop participants Native American Entrepreneurial Empowerment Workshop Sets BBNC Shareholders Up For Small Business Success

A group of shareholders hoping to many of the calls she has received Bristol Bay (Dillingham, Igiugig, Twin start their own businesses are one over the past two years have been Hills, Chignik, Clark’s Point, Togiak, step closer to bringing their dreams from shareholders looking to get Manokotak, and Koliganek), offering of entrepreneurship to fruition, their start in small business. “There’s them the chance to connect with the thanks to a workshop recently of- been a demand for access and re- broader BBNC shareholder commu- fered by BBNC and the Bristol Bay sources that really address the early nity around a shared interest. Development Fund (BBDF). The startup phase,” she said. “This work- Native American Entrepreneurial shop’s goal was to offer that access, Nancy Porzio teaching the entrepreneurs Empowerment Workshop was held and with it motivation, support, and April 16th and 17th at BBNC’s cor- a business-ready feeling.” porate office in Anchorage. It was one of 15 Native Entrepreneurial The free workshop was promoted Empowerment workshops planned via Facebook, email, and direct for 2019 across the country by the outreach, and was open to all United States Small Business Admin- BBNC shareholders. The response istration’s Office of Native American was strong: initially planned for 15 The workshop curriculum was de- Affairs. participants, the workshop ended up signed by ONABEN, a community with 25 in attendance, with back- development organization that BBDF is a subsidiary of BBNC, es- grounds as broad as their business has been developing similar work- tablished in 2014 to be a catalyst for interests. Some participants had shops for over 15 years. It covered business growth in the Bristol Bay previous small business experience, steps needed to plan, fund, launch, region. Cindy Mittlestadt, BBDF’s while others were completely new manage, and grow a business, and Development Fund Manager, was to entrepreneurship. Others signed offered participants the opportunity excited to offer the workshop to up representing interests in tribal to discuss their business ideas with help fuel that growth and foster enterprises. 21 of the 25 partici- each other, instructors, and profes- good economic health. She says that pants came from rural villages in sionals in a collaborative setting. 4 Additionally, Nancy Porzio, the District Director for Alaska’s Small WELCOME Business Administration (SBA), at- We would like to welcome our newest shareholders to the BBNC family: tended and presented some of the SBA’s available tools. Native Amer- ican Entrepreneurial Empowerment Eva A. Active Darcie J. McCoomb Workshops are provided to Native Jayda M. Angol-Jones Alyssa J. Nunn communities across the country through support from the SBA’s Marianna R. M. Apokedak Thomas R. Olsen Jr. Office of Native American Affairs. Ida D. Apokedak Kristen R. Olsen Redwind Consulting is contracted by Jolynn M. Bavilla Olivia R. Olsen SBA to provide these workshops at no cost to entrepreneurs. Travis A. C. Bavilla Audrey B. Panamarioff Lucy A. Bragg Sydney S. Panamarioff Mittlestadt sees the workshop as a success. “I hope it showed our Noah C. Brandon Gary R. Paul participants that it’s good to be Jayden K. Brandon Amaya N. Pelagio curious and take the time to learn and ask questions. We’re excited to Zaden G. Bruno Joelle N. M. Pittman see how their plans develop, and I Franklin D. Clark Ryan H. J. Pittman hope others will reach out to BBDF as they navigate the small business Briana M. Clark Dean W. Prince Jr. process.” Sharla M. Corpuz Obie D. Prince Cindy Mittlestadt speaking with a participant Annalise M. Corpuz Aurora I. Prosch Whitney R. Demientieff Rosie Reyes Carl E. Demientieff Olivia M. Rickard-Ramos Aiden C. Ely Kaylee A. N. Rickard-Ramos Sanchelle Felarca Neavaeh R. Ridenour

BBNC President and CEO Jason Vernadette E. Fernandez-Alexie Hailee D. Ridenour Metrokin sees this workshop as an Jezaira A. Fernandez-Alexie Clara L. Roehl example of BBNC and BBDF’s com- Hayden M. Foss Conner M. Romer mitment to shareholders economic vitality in the region. “BBNC cares Hannah M. Foss Kylee A. Sifsof about small businesses and wants Corey R. Garrison Ronin P. Stermer to help them thrive. If they can be successful, then the owner and his Britney J. George Matthew W. Theisen or her family are going to be suc- Tina Hadden Makena A. Thompson cessful. And perhaps they can pass the business on to their kids Jessica L. Hoeldt Lakota L. Thompson or grandkids someday. Small busi- Diana L. Hoeldt Claudia J. Vincent nesses are really the heartbeat of a community, and it’s important for us Ilijah J. Karasek Alvin E. Wassillie to support that.” Cheyann R. Kragero Robert L. Watson BBDF is already planning more Ashlee R. Kragero Cassandra A. Watson opportunities for aspiring entrepre- Austin G. Kragero Sylas C. Williams neurs, including launching a new program called Path to Prosperity in Skylar D. Lind Trenton E. J. Wonhola Bristol Bay; it’s a start-up boot camp Ashley R. Little Light Jasilyn G. Wonhola and a business plan competition for which financial awards will be made Genessy Love Fedosia J. A. Wonhola to the winning business concepts. Annie Masterman Devynn L. Zeller Learn more at www.bbnc.net. Jayden K. Mayer 5 SHAREHOLDER NEWS

ANNUAL REPORT & PROXY MATERIALS: WHAT WILL YOU RECEIVE?

BBNC will be mailing an annual meeting packet to every voting shareholder over 18. Here’s what you can look for in August: 1. Annual Report: This report 2019 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS details the financial activities of the corporation for the 2019 fiscal year, The 2019 Annual Meeting of The meeting will be held for the ended March 31, 2019. Shareholders is scheduled for purpose of electing four Directors to Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 10:00 three-year terms ending in 2022, as 2. Notice of Annual Meeting and a.m. at the Dena’ina Civic and well as reviewing the corporation’s Proxy Statement: This is an official Convention Center in Anchorage, performance for the fiscal year ended announcement of the 2019 BBNC Alaska. All shareholders are March 31, 2019. Annual Meeting of Shareholders, encouraged to attend! which explains the purpose of the meeting. The proxy statement explains the issues that are expected TWO WAYS TO WIN CASH! to come before the shareholders at Shareholders who have a direct deposit and/or a stock will on file that the annual meeting and instructions has been updated within the last five years are entered into quarterly for completing and returning your prize drawings. The next deadline is August 15! signed proxy or an online proxy prior to the annual meeting. Summer Direct Deposit Summer Stock Will 3. BBNC Proxy: When a sharehold- Winners: Winners: er votes and signs the proxy, he or $500 - Tootsi R. Roehl $500 - Harold W. G. Wilson she has two options, Discretionary or Directed voting. The proxy grants $250 - Glen R. Alsworth $250 - Sam P. G. Stepanoff the proxy holder the authority to $250 - Sandra S. Jones $250 - Charity H. Irmen vote on matters that may properly come before the annual meeting in $250 - Andrew Petla $250 - Denis R. Straughn Jr. your absence. $250 - Julia Apalayak $250 - Karla M. Teve $100 - Donnalee M. Anelon $100 - Michelle A. Waskey 4. Return Envelope: The postage-paid envelope to be used to $100 - Ashley M. Juarez $100 - Annie L. Chunak return your proxy. $100 - Andrea S. Ivey $100 - Kathleen A. Jackson $100 - Lila Green $100 - Vanessa L. Ostergaard $100 - Ernest P. Anderson $100 - August T. Knutsen 6 MYBBNC PORTAL 2019 BBNC BOARD SLATE SELECTED AND APP The BBNC Nominating Committee The BBNC Board selected the fol- (Peter Andrew Jr., Karl Hill, Russell lowing shareholders for the BBNC S. Nelson and Kimberly Williams) Board slate of candidates: Everette reviewed all complete BBNC Board Anderson, Diedre S. Hill, Marie Paul, of Director applications, conducted and H. Robin Samuelsen Jr. interviews and made recommenda- tions for four seats to the full board. Shareholders seeking a position on the BBNC Board may have their Over 1,000 shareholders are regis- Each year, four positions on the name listed on the printed ballot to tered on the new myBBNC portal! BBNC Board of Directors are up be voted at the annual meeting if for election. This year, eight BBNC they submit their name by Wednes- Congratulations to 13 randomly shareholders submitted complete day, September 19, 2019 to Sr. Vice selected survey winners who regis- applications. President and General Counsel April tered by May 15: Ferguson by calling (907) 278-3602 or (800) 426-3602. iPad mini - Alyssa T. A. Coopchiak $500 - Lloyd M. Active $500 - Twila M. McKnight $500 - Christina E. Dike $250 - Amrit B. Grewal $250 - Sally A. Rector $250 - Caidron S. Nanalook $250 - Liana M. Evon $100 - Mary I. Andrew Everette Anderson Diedre S. Hill $100 - Jeffry A. Orloff $100 - Kolten J. Byayuk $100 - James E. Kosbruk $100 - Ashley Kalmakoff

myBBNC allows shareholders to update their address and banking information, access 1099 Tax Forms, shareholder and income verifica- tions, and more! Register today at Marie Paul H. Robin Samuelsen Jr. mybbnc.net!

ANNUAL MEETING ONLINE During this year’s election process, BBNC shareholders will again have the opportunity to submit their proxies through BBNC’s Online Voting system, becoming eligible for special online voting cash prizes. With your proxy material, you will receive instructions for using the BBNC Vote website, accessible through www.bbncvote.net.

Also continuing in 2019, the annual meeting will be broadcast live on the web! BBNC realizes that many shareholders are not able to attend the annual meeting in person, but would still like to know the business conducted during the meeting. This live web cast will allow shareholders to login to a BBNC website and see video and watch the annual meeting in real time on October 5. More information will be available in your proxy material and in the fall newsletter.

7 SHAREHOLDER INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS BBNC SHAREHOLDER BBNC’s Shareholder Informational DILLINGHAM SURVEY RESULTS Meetings are designed to inform COMING SOON shareholders of the corporation’s ILIAMNA/NEWHALEN performance over the last fiscal year BBNC received over 4,000 respons- and allow them the opportunity to KOKHANOK es to the shareholder survey that engage with board members and was mailed in April. Thank you to staff. KOLIGANEK everyone who participated! Keep an eye on your mailboxes - there To the right is the list of proposed NAKNEK will be a survey results newsletter 2019 informational meeting loca- mailed soon! tions. The time and place of each PORT HEIDEN meeting will be published in the Congratulations to 10 randomly proxy material and posted on the PORTLAND selected survey winners who sub- BBNC website at www.bbnc.net in mitted their survey by May 8: August. Informational meetings will SOLDOTNA/KENAI run August through September. We $2,000 - Anton W. Johnson hope to see you at a meeting! TOGIAK $1,500 - Laney E. Moses $1,000 - Carl W. Evon $500 - Rebecca L. Carlson BBNC SHAREHOLDER BBQ: AUGUST 9 $500 - Sarah Z. Catalone BBNC is hosting a shareholder BBQ in Anchorage in celebration of $500 - Robert E. Peterson Alaska Wild Salmon Day on Friday, August 9. Stay tuned for more details of $500 - Michael J. Anderson the BBQ later this summer! $500 - Leon R. Johnson $500 - Matrona Eknaty BBNC STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS $500 - Norman M. Jacko BBNC is pleased to announce two promotions and two new hires in our corporate office. HAPPY RETIREMENT TO RICHARD BAIRD! BBNC employee William Gornto was promoted to Senior Vice President, Corporate Risk Management and Sara Peterson was promoted to Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Chief Compliance Office. We congratulate William and Sara and thank them for their hard work and dedication to BBNC and it’s shareholders.

We are also excited to announce the hiring of BBNC shareholder Martha Anelon who joined BBNC’s Shareholder Development Department as a Workforce Development Specialist. She will deliver career and professional development program services for shareholders and descendants. Seanna Huffman, also a BBNC shareholder, joins the Human Resources Department as the Human Resources Generalist. She is responsible for providing a wide scope of human resources assistance to departments within BBNC.

BBNC recently said goodbye to our Vice President, Human Resources, Richard Baird, spouse of BBNC shareholder Laurel Anderson. Rick led the execution of workforce strategies across BBNC and subsidiary management for the last six years. BBNC is appreciative of his dedication, leadership and service, and wish him and Laurel a happy William Gornto Sara Peterson Martha Anelon and retirement. 8 Seanna Huffman U.S. BANK FOCUS CARD RECIPE CORNER: Shareholders who were signed up with the discontinued Wells Fargo Pre- paid Card and did not fill out a “Void Prepaid Card Form” to receive a check HONEY SRIRACHA or sign up for direct deposit have been mailed a new prepaid card from U.S. SALMON Bank called the Focus Card. The card packet contains your new card, instructions for activation, usage guide, cardholder agreement and a complete fee schedule. The June 7, 2019 distribution will be paid to the Focus Card.

Reminder: any balance remaining on a Wells Fargo Prepaid Card will not transfer to the new card. If funds are not used by August 12, 2019, checks for remaining balances will be issued from Wells Fargo to the remaining cardholders. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Shareholder Services at (907) 278-3602. 2019 SHAREHOLDER OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS During the annual meeting, we will announce the names of three shareholders who will be honored as BBNC Elder of the Year, BBNC Citizen of the Ingredients: Year, and BBNC Student of the Year. Nominations may be made by individu- 1 pound boneless salmon fillet als or organizations. 1.5 tbsp honey 2 tbsp sriracha sauce Nomination forms will be mailed to shareholder households in June and are 1 tbsp Tamari available online at www.bbnc.net. The deadline for nominations is Friday, 1 tbsp rice vinegar July 26, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. 1 tsp sesame oil 1 garlic clove, finely chopped IN MEMORY 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp sesame seeds BBNC Board and staff extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of those who have passd on: Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 425F. Maggie Abyo James L. Crockett Lucy K. Nick 2. Season salmon with a pinch 73, Pilot Point, AK 87, Menifee, CA 60, Togiak, AK each of salt and pepper. 3. Cover salmon with parchment Holly V. Akelkok Doris M. Harrington Maria D. Pearce paper and bake for 10 minutes. 29, Dillingham, AK 68, Palmer, AK 35, Las Vegas, NV 4. Meanwhile, put all ingredients Kenneth C. George G. Jacko Sr. Earl G. Peterson (EXCEPT sesame oil and seeds) in a pan and bring to a boil. Akelkok-Waskey 86, Pedro Bay, AK 57, Anchorage, AK 5. Lower heat and let glaze 28, Dillingham, AK Matrona Javier Allan R. Riddle simmer and cook for 8-10 Victor Anderson 97, Clark’s Point, AK 41, Naknek, AK minutes, until sauce is thickened 36, Homer, AK and reduced by half. Transfer Bernice Johnson Abel P. Saccheus to bowl and add sesame oil and Peter Barnes 54, Kenai, AK 63, Elim, AK seeds. 62, Dillingham, AK 6. Cover salmon in glaze and Gilbert O. Johnson Freda J. Slye return to the oven for 8-10 Elaine M. Beltran 77, Palmer, AK 66, Kent, WA minutes until cooked through. 61, Dillingham, AK Add fresh cilantro and serve. Mildred Johnson Massa G. Spud Linda S. Chrisco 94, Mount Vernon, IL 68, Nightmute, AK Recipe from: Ivy O’Guinn, BBNC 63, Jacksonville, OR shareholder Stephan A. Jones Peter Togiak Johnny S. Constantine 31, Quinhagak, AK 66, Togiak, AK Do you have a recipe you’d like 80, Anchorage, AK to share? Email [email protected] Velma R. Leclair Juliana M. Weier with ingredients, instructions, and 63, Anchorage, AK 67, Wailuku, HI a picture! 9 SUBSIDIARY NEWSS

ARMY WELLNESS CENTERS PROVIDE KAKIVIK EARNS LIFELONG HEALTH Fort Carson Army Wellness Center Staff at the INTERNATIONAL ADVICE US Olympic Training Site in Colorado Springs ROPE ACCESS STS Solutions and Training (SST) muscle mass can be maintained by CERTIFICATION is providing more than 130 health resistance training and is one of the educators and health promotion keys to healthy living as you age. Please join Bristol Bay Industrial in technicians for more than 30 Army congratulating Kakivik for success- Wellness Centers (AWC) in CONUS, Probably the single most important fully completing the Industrial Rope Europe, and Asia with lifelong health benefit from resistance training in Access Trade Association (IRATA) advice. The main focus of the AWCs older adults is the ability to remain certification process. Kakivik Asset is to enhance health and endur- mobile. Mobility depends on Management is now a full operation- ance, reduce injuries, instill a culture balance, strength, and overall lean al member under IRATA. With this of healthy living, and improve the muscle mass. When mobility is certification, Kakivik is one of only resiliency of the active duty soldier. compromised the risk of falls and four companies in the U.S. to hold The AWCs also provide the same even death increases. The image this international “gold standard” of services to the entire military family. below compares the difference in safety while working at heights. muscle loss and intramuscular fat This certification brings many The following excerpt is from an ar- mass (the lighter, outer areas in the benefits that will help Kakivik grow: ticle for retiring military and civilians photos) is a cross section of • Advantage over non-IRATA by Danica Unger, one of our Health quadriceps as a person ages. members to secure long-term Educators at Ft. Carson, CO: contracts. • Training opportunities for Retirement is just around the corner, technicians and you’ve saved up a nest egg and • Opportunities to influence future decided where you will live after continuous improvement plans retirement. What about your health? related to safety and quality at As adults age, they may lose lean Age 25 Age 63 IRATA’s Annual Rope Access mass, muscular strength and mo- Conference bility due to diet, lack of exercise, Learn more about what you can do disease and other factors. Lean to stay active and mobile! Above all else, this certification further highlights Kakivik’s long and enduring commitment to working PETROCARD 2018 safely. Congratulations to every MBE SUPPLIER OF Kakivik employee for this momen- tous achievement. A special thanks THE YEAR AWARD to Adam Wood and Jeff Donoho, PetroCard has been awarded the Kakivik’s Rope Access Technical Au- 2018 Minority Business Enterprises thority and Rope Access Manager, (MBE) Supplier of the Year award who were instrumental in building Laura Yelling, Fernando Martinez, for Class IV (over $50 Million) by Jennie Hanson, and Aaron Reding the program to fit IRATA’s assurance the Northwest Mountain Minority standards. This industry leading Development Council. This lead- inclusive performance and minority program will allow Kakivik to remain ership award is given to a certified business development. This is a very among the very safest companies in minority business that has excelled exciting recognition for PetroCard the business. in their commitment to leadership and is valued by their customers,

10 excellence in business performance, vendors, and employees. DEFENSE HEALTH CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION IS GRANTED AGENCY CONTRACT TO ENTERPRISE INTELLIGENCE AND DATA RECEIVES HIGH SOLUTIONS PMO PRAISE FROM The CarePoint Health Application DIVISION CHIEF Suite (CHAS) team in San Antonio has achieved numerous accomplish- The CarePoint Health Application ments recently. Part of the Enter- Suite (CHAS) team has been an in- prise Intelligence and Data Solutions novator for the Department of De- Program Management Office, this fense (DoD) for well over a decade very lean software development and the team keeps pushing the envelope for our Armed Service shop manages six applications at Misty Blocker, Chief, Data Platforms and 104 locations around the world. Services; Chris Nichols, Program Manager, Members. They’re charged with Enterprise Intelligence and Data Solutions creating Government Software for Among other projects, the CHAS PMO; and Roberta Kidder, CHAS Program various health care related items team logged long hours to finish Re- Manager, SSI used in the Military Treatment ferral Management Suite (RMS) 3.2 began migrating the remaining to Facilities (MTFs) around the globe. requirements; migrate their Oracle CarePoint. The CHAS team continu- On March 28, the CHAS team was DB to PostGres SQL (structured ously delivers solutions and advanc- recognized by COL Rich Wilson in query language); decommission es healthcare for our Military Health the Solution Delivery Division All low utilized applications, secure System beneficiaries. Keep up the Hands Call. on authority to operate (ATO); and great work! Program Manager Roberta Kidder credits her team’s success to her BRISTOL ALLIANCE FUELS ASSUMES DELTA strong leadership team and the family-like atmosphere. “When I WESTERN OPERATIONS began employment for STS Sys- In an agreement that will help foster and BAF is best suited for point-to- tems Integration (SSI) in August of sustainable economic growth in the point sales and knowing the region last year, I never expected I would Bristol Bay region, Bristol Alliance well. be given the best team in the DoD. Fuels (BAF) assumed Delta Western These are the most passionate, operations in Dillingham and Nak- “This move is good for Delta West- diligent and wickedly smart people nek on April 16. BAF is now leasing ern, Bristol Alliance Fuels and the I’ve had the pleasure of leading in and operating Delta Western’s fuel Bristol Bay community as a whole,” 20 years.” terminals in Dillingham and Naknek. said Bob Cox, President and CEO of Bristol Alliance Fuels. Leadership Team member Michael “This is a move about Bristol Bay Schmidt is the nucleus of the team that will benefit our communities The agreement will benefit Bristol serving as the Lead Architect and through efficiency in operations and Bay communities by creating eco- Developer; Don Steitle manages more in-region jobs. This agreement nomic opportunities throughout the 100+ databases around the globe helps create value for BBNC and region. BAF will continue to provide ensuring stability; Brian Dibiasi has cost savings for our in-region share- timely and responsive fuel delivery, the very challenging job of gath- holders,” said Joseph L. Chythlook, as well as a continued emphasis on ering requirements for functional BBNC Board Chair. effective, locally-focused service. stakeholder and translating them via wireframes for the software Both companies will be able to “The agreement is part of a long- team; Salma Martinez creates test focus on their strengths with this term plan to grow an already strong cases and leads QA analyst test- agreement, as Delta Western will BAF into a more effective, produc- ing and evaluating the software; become BAF’s exclusive provider of tive business. I’m glad that both and Doris Henderson is the face of fuel-based petroleum products. Del- BAF and Delta Western are able to CHAS, leading training for thou- ta Western has a global fuel supply focus on what they do best,” said sands of clinicians in the MTFs. that will put downward pressure on Mark Nelson, President and CEO of pricing in Dillingham and Naknek Bristol Bay Industrial. 11 Camai,

Congratulations to the class of 2019! On behalf of BBNCEF BOARD BBNC Education Foundation, I congratulate each OF DIRECTORS scholar for their awesome achievement, and thank the many caring adults, teachers, families and communities Marie Paul President that contributed to the success of these students. We applaud you! Dan Cheyette Vice President We’re also excited to announce the recipients of the Andria Agli 2019-2020 Higher Education/Long-Term Vocational Secretary Educational Scholarship awards. (A full list is on page 14-15.) BBNCEF received the Patrick Patterson III most applications from students in our history. We made 188 awards to scholars Treasurer totaling more than $770,000. We wish them a good summer before they return to their studies this fall. Rayn Aaberg Director In addition, we’re celebrating the accomplishments of students awarded through the Annie Fritze Short-Term Vocational Training Program. Each of these remarkable individuals is taking Director a next step in their goals in building a career in their field of choice. Katrina Johnson Director Summer is the season of building support for our programs. We’re proud to announce Jason Metrokin the return of our Neqa King Salmon Derby on the Nushagak River on June 21-23. It Director will be an exciting three days to benefit BBNC Education Foundation’s cultural heritage and scholarship programs. If you’re interested in purchasing a ticket or Michelle Ravenmoon Director volunteering, see more information at www.neqaderby.net. Also, be on the lookout for information regarding the annual Fall Raffle.

BBNCEF STAFF Do you have ideas for the BBNC Education Foundation? You can always reach me at (907) 265-7875 or [email protected]. Aleesha Towns-Bain Executive Director Angela Peacock BBNCEF FALL RAFFLE 2019 Program Manager Once again, BBNCEF will host its annual Fall Raffle drawing. Last year, we raised more Irene Fritze than $35,000 through this community effort. Tickets will be on sale at the BBNC Office Administrator informational meetings, as well as through community volunteers. Winners will be Mary Sherbick drawn at the BBNC Annual Meeting of Shareholders on October 5 in Anchorage. Stay Program Assistant tuned for more information!

BBNC Education BBNC EDUCATION FOUNDATION BOARD Foundation 111 West 16th Ave., RECRUITMENT Suite 400 One BBNC Education Foundation board seat will be filled in October 2019. Service Anchorage, AK 99501 on the board is non-paid/voluntary service. To apply, please submit a letter of interest and resume that outlines your education, work history, community involvement (907) 278-3602 [email protected] and nonprofit or other relevant experience that may be beneficial to the Foundation. www.bbnc.net/bbncef Letters and resumes must be received by July 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Please mail applications to BBNCEF, c/o Aleesha Towns-Bain to the address on the left. 12 SHORT-TERM VOCATIONAL CONGRATULATIONS 2019 EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP GRADUATES! PROGRAM 2018-19 ADVANCED 2018-19 HE/VE DEGREE GRADUATE GRADUATES BBNCEF makes awards for the Short-term Aspelund, Brianna Coopchiak, Kaila Vocational Education Program (STVE) throughout Master of Social Work Associate of Arts in Christian the year. Please help us recognize the awardees Ministry Groat, Bridget from January to mid of May 2019: Doctorate in History Cunningham, Jarynn Bachelor of Science in Holly Adams, Carl Balluta, Kenneth Blunka, Cody Hahn, Celisa Computer Science Doctorate of Physical Therapy Brandal, Crystal Bruan, Corey Bunnell, Annette Caruso, Dinon, Margaret Adrianne Christensen, Wade Church, Xytellarayanna Sale, Adrienne Bachelor of Arts in Nursing Master’s in Special Education Freeman, Joshua Frost, Michael Frost, Kristen George, Dray, Sydney Kelvin Goode, Sara Grindle, Kenneth Gross, Alec Selanoff, Jayme Associate of Arts in Halford, Triston Hansen, Kiana Hendricks, Kassandra Master of Business Recreational & Fitness Manager Administration (MBA) Hendricks, Kevin Hobson, Lisa Hodgson, Charity Irmen, Eningowuk, Germaine Daniel Johansen, Juliana John, Bert Johnson, Jerry Shanigan, Terrence Associate of Applied Science in Kalmakoff, Joel Kosbruk, Cheryl Kriska, Christian Lind, Master of Business Applied Business Administration (MBA) Cassondra Marquez, Che Matus, Ida Nelson, Kyle Lemons, Laura Nelson, Andrew Nelson Jr., Christopher Olivera, Vera Twigg, Sarah Bachelor of Arts in History Master’s in Speech Pathology Pinchem, Ingrid Ramos-Ansaknok, Amanda Sagmoen, Niketa, Danya Vivian Shade, Dennis Shangin, Kathleen Shoop, Caleb Celisa Hahn Associate of Applied Science in Smith, Randy Standifer, Thomas Tinker, Mike Trefry, Human Services Michelle Waskey, Sheryl Wassillie, Gusty Wassillie, Shangin, Michelle Amber Webb, Chadwick Wikheim, George Woods, Bachelor of Social Work Tatyana Zackar, and Mary Zackar. Smeaton, Caden Associate in Construction Are you considering an application? STVE scholarships Technology award up to $1,000 to shareholders for short-term voca- Tennyson, Katie tional/certification training programs that enhances op- Bachelor of Arts in Counseling portunities for employment or promotion. For complete Psychology program eligibility requirements and an application, visit Williams, Jessie www.bbncef.org. Applications may also be requested by Bachelor of Arts Elementary mail by contacting the Foundation at (907) 278-3602. Education

TUYURYAQ SUBSISTENCE PROJECT When Aubrey Gosuk helped create the Tuyuryaq Subsistence Project, she wanted to increase youth involvement in outdoor subsistence activities and create a positive environment in Togiak. In her role with the Traditional Council of Togiak, she hoped to empower the youth, build their leadership skills and bring them closer to their cultural traditions.

During the summer of 2018, Ms. Gosuk organized subsistence outings up the Togiak River and surrounding areas. Over 130 Togiak youth, adults and Elders came together to harvest and celebrate traditional subsistence foods. They picked wild celery and sourdock, learned how to gut, fillet and process salmon, dug clams, made salmon caviar, picked berries and tried spawned-out red salmon for the first time. Most importantly, they supported each other, shared subsistence food traditions, learned traditional Yup’ik place names along the river and reinforced their connection to their Yup’ik culture.

Support for this project was provided by Bristol Bay Native Association and a Cultural Heritage Grant from the BBNC Education Foundation. 13 2019-2020 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS Congratulations to students receiving a BBNC Education Foundation scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year.

HE/VE SCHOLARSHIPS Chase, Allison Finney, Jordan Jamestown, Deandra Associate of Arts Environmental Sciences Biological Sciences Acovak, Kaley Early Childhood Education Chiklak, Lorrene Flensburg, Derik Johnson, Megan Elementary Education Missionary Aviation Technology Economics Agli, Dwayna Pre-Nursing Christensen, Adrianne Foss, Hannah Johnson, Iris PhD in Indigenous Studies Animal Science Nursing Agli, Ethan Combination Welding Chythlook, Craig George, Britney Johnson, Rikki Business Management Education Business Management Alsworth, Gloria Fine Arts Clark, Mandeline Goode, Lucy Johnson, Lauren Human Resources Business Business Administration Anderson, Victoria Natural Sciences Clark, Karl Green, Kristy Kalmakoff, Jennifer Accounting Master of Science in Taxation Pre-Nursing Anderson, Aiden Business/Music Technology Clark, Franklin Greenley, Kristen Kapotak, Cody Clinical Psychology Biology Civil Engineering Andrews, Leland Welding Occupational Cloud, Christine Griffitts, Rachelle Kingsley, Kelsey Endorsement Associate of Arts Civil Engineering Radiologic Technology Anelon, Zoe Coopchiak, Tessa Gumlickpuk, Joshua Kusma, Sassa Early Childhood Education Christian Ministry Mathematical Education K-8 Veterinary Technician Anelon, Brittany Croissant, Savannah Gust, Damian Larson, Billie Nursing Communications Associate of Arts Nursing Angasan, Cecelia Deater, Jacob Hansen, Anna Larson, Natasha Health Science Business Management Communications Biochemistry Aspelund, Aaron Denkinger, Presley Hansen, Sharon Larson-Blair, Samantha Communications/Environmental Biology Bachelor of Arts in General Nursing Studies Aspelund, Laura DeSoto, Mikayla LeClair, Camryn Natural Sciences Health Science Hardin, Stephanie Public Health Business Administration Backford, LouAnn DeSoto, Madison Lehuquet, Monica Interior Design Dental Hygiene Hendricks, Kealey Business Biology Baechler, Naidene Dey, Joshua Lemons, Laura Social Work Business Management Hensch, Larissa Midwifery Physics Barron, Elena Dinon, Pia Leonard, Casey Biology Health Sciences - Nursing Heyano, Lauren Undecided Master of Fine Arts, Bartman, Jessica Dodge, Wyatt Creative Writing Lind, Christian Elementary Education Industrial Engineering & Automotive Technology Engineering Management Hill, Kaleb Baumgarte, Ethan Engineering Maurer, Sabrina Nursing Dray, Britney Health Science Recreation & Fitness Hill, Erick Baumgarte, Luke Management Welding McCloskey, Evan Sustainability Exercise Science Dray, Sydney Hodgson, Lisa Berger, Alexandra Business Accounting McDonogh, Christina Psychology Law Dray, Mariah Hoesth, Analouise Bodnar, Gina Environmental Sciences Associate of Arts Meraz, Sunshine Biochemistry Engineering Dray, Kendall Holdren, Georgia Bragg, Katrina Business Administration Counseling Miller, Eveny Psychology Undeclared Ebnet, Angeline Horn, Adriane Brookover, Ethan Public Health/Physician Assistant Environmental Engineering Miller, Hannah Business Business/Exercise Science Elkins, Arianna Hostetter, Mary Caldwell, Stephanie Public Relations Natural Sciences Miller, Benjamin Nursing Welding Technology Elkins, Marissa Ishnook, Brandon Cannon, Carissa Communicative Disorders Accounting Mills (Anderson), Nancy Biology Educational Leadership Etuckmelra, Jasmine Ishnook, Jaden Chaney, Dillon Psychology Engineering Moses, Jacob Environmental Sciences Marketing Felts, Sierra Ivanoff, Lydia Psychology Associates in Arts Mowrer, Katirina Biological Sciences 14 Murphy, Dylan Pedersen, Erin Shangin, Michelle Thompson, Lakota Communications General Studies Master of Social Work Undecided Nashookpuk, Ruth Pelagio, Amaya Shellikoff, Alyza Thompson, Makena Art Psychology Chemistry Mechanical Engineering Nelson, Christie Petla, Justin Sherry, Samuel Thorson, Raini Addictions Counseling Culinary Arts Undeclared Health Sciences Nicholson, John Petticrew, Tatiana Sifsof, Kylee Townsend, Timothy Small Business Administration Tribal Governance & Arts & Sciences Business/Marketing Business Management Nick, Lieua Skonberg, Lucas Tuttle, Naomi Yup’ik Phelps, Logan Architecture Nursing Engineering Noden, Jesse Smith, Jessica Twigg, Sarah Engineering Phillips, Kaelob Pre-Nursing Speech Pathology Computer Engineering O’Carroll, Fiona Smith, Benjamin Twigg, Stephen Neuroscience (pre-med) Poulsen, Destine Finance/Music String MBA Native Art Performance O’Carroll, Kathleen Vincze, Kinka Master of Social Work Reamey, Random Smith, Kindra MBA MBA Graphic Design O’Domin, Oxcenia Walcott, Philip Business Administration & Requa-Fielding, Antonio Smith, Spencer Criminal Justice Management Psychology Mechanical Engineering Wayner, Harmony Oertwich, Annalise Richardson, Rachel Smith, Meghan Scientific Diving/Fisheries Elementary Education Aviation Technology Psychology Field Research Techniques O’Hara, Tessara Roehl, Casey Smith, Alec Wetter, Emma Nursing Journalism English Business Administration O’Hara, Heidi Roehl, Robert Smith, Myah Williams, Jessie Beauty School Business Management Business Administration/ Elementary Education Accounting Olsen, Kristin Romer, Conner Williams, Theresa Liberal Studies Sports Business Sorensen, Sophia Undecided Psychology Olsen, Teya Ross, Sara Wilson, Janice Business Management Health Science Sorensen, Chenita Human Resources Alaska Native Governance Olson, Olivia Sagmoen, Amanda Wonhola, Cavelila Political Sciences Industrial Electricity Stanford, Alexandra Construction Management Nursing Orloff, Larissa Savo, Kenneth Woods III, James Accounting Electrical Engineering Stillwater, Saghani Business Management Education Osborne, Yevania Schroeder, Sarah Yagie, Trina Business Administration Business Administration Suesue, Eleanor Business Administration Finance Panamarioff, Sydney Schroeder, Tiera Young, Dakota Sociology & Human Services Clinical Community Psychology Tennyson, Bryn Aviation Technology BIO Pre-Med/Dent Parazoo, David Sergie, Angela Young, McKenna Nursing Certified Medical Assistant Tennyson, Leilani Dental Hygiene Marketing Paton, Elizabeth Seybert, Katera Zeller, Devynn Mathematics Elementary Education Tennyson, Katie Medical Assistant Counseling Psychology Paul, Keesha Shangin, Halie Zimin, Justin Medical Assistant Undecided Thain (Weaver), Erin Accounting Dental Hygiene

SPECIAL CATEGORY SCHOLARSHIPS BBNCEF offers scholarship awards that honor individuals Frank W. Hill Memorial Scholarship that have had a large impact on the Bristol Bay region. In 2007, the Frank Hill Memorial Scholarship was es- tablished to honor the life of Mr. Hill, who was a leader, H. Noble Dick Scholarship mentor, and avid hunter and fisherman from Bristol Bay. This scholarship honors H. Noble Dick who was the first The scholarship is given to a college junior or senior who BBNC Controller starting in 1973. Under his direction, shows leadership and determination to improve condi- BBNC’s earnings grew from a net loss to profitability. tions in rural communities by gaining further education and training. Emma Wetter Business Administration Nancy Mills

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The BBNC Education Foundation (BBNCEF) Board of Directors are proud to announce nine new Cultural Heritage grant awards totaling $36,000. The awards were made at the recent BBNCEF Board Meeting in May 2019:

• Dillingham City School • Nondalton Tribal Council – • Southwest Region School Dis- District – DCSD Yup’ik Spelling Youth Leadership at Quk’ Taz’un trict (Aleknagik School) – Soap- Bee – Support for the Yup’ik Spell- Outdoor Learning Camp – Support stone Carving – Support for a soap ing Bee, a student-led language to purchase kayaks, paddles and stone carving class for middle and learning program, during the 2019- camp supplies. high school students at Aleknagik 2020 academic year. School during Exploration Week • Pedro Bay Benefits (September 23-27, 2019). • Ekuk Village Council – Going Corporation – Language Research Home – Support for a day-long, for Culture Camp – Support to • Southwest Region School Dis- community event and gathering to develop a Dena’ina language cur- trict (Koliganek School) – Skin reconnect Tribal members (youth, riculum and create a plan for a 2020 Sewing Beaver Mittens – Support adults and Elders) with their home culture camp. for a skin sewing activity with middle community for celebration and school students that aligns with the cultural activities. • Safe & Fear-Free Environment, implementation of a Yup’ik language Inc. – Subsistence Salmon Fishing curriculum. • Manokotak Village Council – – Support for materials and sup- Yup’ik Language/Sewing Native plies to repair the smokehouse and BBNCEF welcomes eligible organi- Crafts – Support for materials and support the opportunity for clients zations to apply at any time through- supplies that are used for the classes staying at the Dillingham shelter to out the year. Grant applications are that connect local Elders and youth. continue their subsistence practices. accepted at any time and consid- ered at quarterly BBNCEF Board • Native Village of Chignik Meetings. Complete program guide- Lagoon – Chignik Lagoon Lan- lines and application materials can guage/Culture Camp – Support for be found on the BBNCEF webpage. the instructors, supplies and materi- The next BBNCEF Board meeting is als for the summer cultural activities. in August 2019.