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Doyon, Limited
D,LimitedFebruary 2015 | Volume 46, No. 2
FEATURING
pg. 2-3• Message to Shareholders
• Rural Representation and Board Seats
• Annual Meeting
• Meet the Board Candidates
pg. 4-5• Dialogue with Doyon
pg. 6-7
• Address Updates
• Pick. Click. Give.
• HR/Shareholder Outreach Update: Summer Internships
• Shareholder Spotlight: Chalisa Attla
• Subsidiary News: New Doyon COO
pg. 8
• Condolences
• Calendar
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www.doyon.com
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2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders�e 2015 Doyon, Limited annual meeting of shareholders will take place Friday, March 20 at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel, located at 813 Noble St. in Fairbanks, Alaska. �e doors will open at 8 a.m. and the meeting will begin at 9 a.m. �e theme of the meeting will be “Our Culture. Our Values. Our Vision.”
Board Election At the meeting, shareholders will elect four directors to serve three-year terms on the Doyon board. �e current directors whose terms expire at the March 2015 annual meeting include Walter “Wally” Carlo, Jennifer Fate, Michael Fleagle and Christopher Simon. For more information on the board candidates, see the profiles included in this issue’s “Meet the 2015 Board Candidates” article or view the candidate matrix included in the packet mailed to shareholders on January 27.
Annual Report/Proxy Mailings Important information on the 2015 annual meeting was mailed to voting Doyon shareholders on January 27. Shareholders who have not received their packets should contact the shareholder records department at 459-2040 (in Fairbanks), 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free) or [email protected].
Each individual voting Doyon shareholder should have received a packet, which included the 2014 annual report, proxy statement, comment card and proxy card. A candidate matrix featuring the 2015 board candidates was included to help shareholders learn more about the candidates.
Early Bird Deadline �e proxy and eProxy early bird deadline is Friday, February 20 at 5 p.m. Alaska Standard Time. Doyon encourages all voting shareholders to submit their proxy or eProxy by the early bird deadline in order to be eligible for all of the cash prize drawings and to help Doyon reach quorum, which is required to hold an annual meeting of shareholders. View a
video of Doyon President and CEO Aaron Schutt discussing the importance of voting on the Doyon website, www.doyon.com.
Shareholders who return their proxies via mail, fax or online using the eProxy system before the early bird deadline will be eligible for cash prizes. A total of $12,000 in early bird prizes will be awarded. Shareholders who vote online via eProxy have even more chances to win; Doyon will award 10 $100 prizes to shareholders who vote online using the eProxy system by the early bird deadline of February 20.
�e final deadline for all proxies or eProxies to be received by election tabulators Cook & Haugeberg is on or before Tuesday, March 17 at 5 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time.
Vote Online with eProxy Shareholders are encouraged to vote to fill the four open director seats online via eProxy. �e eProxy website is now accessible at https://eproxy.doyon.com. Instructions were detailed in the proxy statement, which was included in the January 27 mailing, or view a short video on www.doyon.com on how to vote your eProxy. To assist shareholders needing online access, computers will be available during business hours at the Doyon, Limited offices in Fairbanks and Anchorage through March 17.
Cash Prizes Shareholders who submit their proxies or eProxies by the appropriate deadline will be eligible for annual meeting door prizes. To be eligible for door prizes, Cook & Haugeberg must receive shareholders’ paper proxy or eProxy on or before Tuesday, March 17 at 5 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time OR shareholders must register to vote at the annual meeting. A drawing will be held Friday, March 20 at the annual meeting. Shareholders need not be present to win.
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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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Message to Shareholders Dear Shareholders:
Happy New Year! I am proud to report that 2014 was an exceptional year for Doyon. I hope you had a chance to read the annual report and see the progress we made this past year. As we start 2015, our employees are busy preparing for the annual meeting in March and are in the early stages of our annual strategic planning process.
Last year, we placed a heavy emphasis on achieving a quorum for the annual meeting by the early bird deadline. We came close, but we were shy of the 50 percent plus 1 goal. Our total voting turnout was just 59.5 percent of all eligible voting shareholders. Again for the 2015 annual meeting, we are placing much emphasis on achieving a quorum by the early bird deadline on February 20, 2015. As I’ve mentioned before, our voting numbers continue to decline, particularly with our younger eligible voting shareholders. Help us reverse this trend by voting and encouraging other Doyon shareholders to vote. We have a number of ways to submit proxies – by mail, fax, in person and online using the eProxy system. In addition, you will have several chances to win cash prizes totaling $21,000.
I continue to hear concerns from shareholders about the proxy committee and the board-recommended slate. e board-recommended slate was eliminated in 2010 after the board of directors voted to discontinue its use. We still have a proxy committee that can and does receive undirected proxies. When the proxy committee
receives an undirected proxy, each candidate listed on the proxy card receives an equal number of votes from the proxy committee. One candidate does not receive any more votes than another from the proxy committee. On the other hand, when a shareholder names another voting shareholder as their proxyholder, that shareholder has the ability to cumulate, or collect, a large number of votes, which they may vote as they choose. More information about proxyholders and voting can be found at www.doyon.com or in the Notice of 2015 Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement that was mailed to shareholders on January 27, 2015.
I encourage you to spend some time looking through the 2014 annual report, which summarizes Doyon’s performance in fiscal year 2014. We had the best year financially in Doyon’s history and did a great job with increasing shareholder opportunities.
Please remember to vote and encourage other shareholders to do the same. ank you for your continued support of Doyon and its employees.
Respectfully,
Aaron M. Schutt President and CEO
February 2015
Annual meeting prizes: 1 - $3,000 prize 1 - $2,000 prize 1 - $1,000 prize 4 - $500 prizes
Shareholders who submit their paper proxies or eProxies on or before the early bird deadline of Friday, February 20 at 5 p.m. Alaska Standard Time will be eligible for early bird prizes in addition to the annual meeting prizes.
Early bird prizes: 1 - $2,500 prize 2 - $1,500 prizes 3 - $1,000 prizes 4 - $500 prizes 6 - $250 prizes
Shareholders who vote online using eProxy by the early bird deadline will also be eligible to win one of 10 $100 early bird eProxy prizes.
Registration Voting registration is required. Registration options include:
• Pre-registration on Thursday, March 19 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Doyon, Limited Chiefs Court, 1 Doyon Place, Fairbanks
• Day-of-meeting registration on Friday, March 20 from 8 – 11 a.m. at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel
Challenge Day Shareholders may, in accordance with the rules of election, review submitted proxies and file challenges with the inspector of elections on ursday, March 19 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Doyon, Limited Chiefs Court located at 1 Doyon Place in Fairbanks.
Kids’ Voting Kids’ voting was established to introduce young shareholders to the Doyon election process; it is open to Doyon shareholders ages 5 to 17. is year, kids’ voting will take place at the annual meeting from 8 – 11 a.m. An announcement of the results will be made at the same time of the regular election results. e location of kids’ voting will be posted at the annual meeting.
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Orie G. Williams | ChairVictor Nicholas | Vice ChairMiranda Wright | TreasurerWalter “Wally” CarloShirley CleaverLee DeWildeJennifer FateGeorgianna LincolnEsther M. McCartySonta RoachChristopher SimonPJ Simon
Rural Representation and Board SeatsNone of the current open seats on the Doyon, Limited board are required to be filled by a rural shareholder at the annual meeting. However, a rural candidate (or candidates) can be elected as a director at the 2015 annual meeting. e top four candidates receiving the most votes will be elected, regardless of their urban/rural designations.
ere have been a number of questions regarding the language used on the proxy card and in the proxy statement concerning the number of rural directors to be elected at the March 20, 2015 Doyon annual meeting.
e proxy statement states, “Currently, rural
directors must hold 30 percent of the 13 board positions or a minimum of four seats. Based on the current and expected number of shareholders, none of the four candidates elected at the March 2015 annual meeting are required to be rural shareholders since continuing board members hold the requisite four rural seats.” e proxy card states, “ ere are four directors to be elected, none of which must be a rural candidate, for three-year terms ending 2018.”
Questions about board seats can be directed to the Doyon legal department at 459-2177 (in Fairbanks), 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free) or [email protected].
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receives an undirected proxy, each candidate listed on the proxy card receives an equal number of votes from the proxy committee. One candidate does not receive any more votes than another from the proxy committee. On the other hand, when a shareholder names another voting shareholder as their proxyholder, that shareholder has the ability to cumulate, or collect, a large number of votes, which they may vote as they choose. More information about proxyholders and voting can be found at www.doyon.com or in the Notice of 2015 Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement that was mailed to shareholders on January 27, 2015.
I encourage you to spend some time looking through the 2014 annual report, which summarizes Doyon’s performance in fiscal year 2014. We had the best year financially in Doyon’s history and did a great job with increasing shareholder opportunities.
Please remember to vote and encourage other shareholders to do the same. �ank you for your continued support of Doyon and its employees.
Respectfully,
Aaron M. Schutt President and CEO
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Annual meeting prizes: 1 - $3,000 prize 1 - $2,000 prize 1 - $1,000 prize 4 - $500 prizes
Shareholders who submit their paper proxies or eProxies on or before the early bird deadline of Friday, February 20 at 5 p.m. Alaska Standard Time will be eligible for early bird prizes in addition to the annual meeting prizes.
Early bird prizes: 1 - $2,500 prize 2 - $1,500 prizes 3 - $1,000 prizes 4 - $500 prizes 6 - $250 prizes
Shareholders who vote online using eProxy by the early bird deadline will also be eligible to win one of 10 $100 early bird eProxy prizes.
Registration Voting registration is required. Registration options include:
• Pre-registration on Thursday, March 19 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Doyon, Limited Chiefs Court, 1 Doyon Place, Fairbanks
• Day-of-meeting registration on Friday, March 20 from 8 – 11 a.m. at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel
Challenge Day Shareholders may, in accordance with the rules of election, review submitted proxies and file challenges with the inspector of elections on �ursday, March 19 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Doyon, Limited Chiefs Court located at 1 Doyon Place in Fairbanks.
Kids’ Voting Kids’ voting was established to introduce young shareholders to the Doyon election process; it is open to Doyon shareholders ages 5 to 17. �is year, kids’ voting will take place at the annual meeting from 8 – 11 a.m. An announcement of the results will be made at the same time of the regular election results. �e location of kids’ voting will be posted at the annual meeting.
Answers to Election FAQs To assist shareholders in better understanding the election process, Doyon has developed a “frequently asked questions” page on its website. For more information on these topics, please visit www.doyon.com/shareholders/election_faq.aspx.
Craft Tables Reservations for craft/vendor tables at the annual meeting are being taken by Vanessa Mountain, facilities administrative assistant, at 459-2100 (in Fairbanks), 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free) or [email protected]. Please note that these tables are free to shareholders and reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Shareholder Comments and Questions Doyon welcomes comments and questions from shareholders year-round. Shareholders are encouraged to submit comments and questions online via the Doyon website, or return the comment card inserted in the proxy statement that was mailed to shareholders on January 27.
Annual Meeting Webcast For those who cannot attend the annual meeting in Fairbanks, a live webcast link will be made accessible on the day of the meeting at www.doyon.com. �e password to access the live webcast is 2015DoyonAM.
More Information For more information on:
• Address changes, the eProxy system or proxy card, please contact Doyon’s shareholder records department at 459-2040 (in Fairbanks), 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free) or [email protected].
• eProxy PINs, please call election tabulators Cook & Haugeberg at 456-7708 (in Fairbanks) or 1-877-456-7708 (toll-free).
• Legal questions, please contact Doyon’s legal department at 459-2177 (in Fairbanks), 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free) or [email protected].
• General annual meeting information, visit www.doyon.com or follow Doyon on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Meet the 2015 Board CandidatesAt the 2015 Doyon, Limited annual meeting on March 20, voting shareholders will elect four directors to serve three-year terms on the Doyon board. �e current directors whose terms expire at the March 2015 annual meeting include Walter “Wally” Carlo, Jennifer Fate, Michael Fleagle and Christopher Simon.
Short profiles on each of the 2015 board candidates are included below; please note that the profiles were written and approved by the candidates and
may not have been edited for consistency.
More information on the candidates can be found in the proxy statement and candidate matrix mailed on January 27 to voting shareholders. Shareholders who did not receive the mailing, or have questions, should contact the shareholder records department at 459-2040 (in Fairbanks), 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free) or [email protected].
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Rural Representation and Board Seatsdirectors must hold 30 percent of the 13 board positions or a minimum of four seats. Based on the current and expected number of shareholders, none of the four candidates elected at the March 2015 annual meeting are required to be rural shareholders since continuing board members hold the requisite four rural seats.” �e proxy card states, “�ere are four directors to be elected, none of which must be a rural candidate, for three-year terms ending 2018.”
Questions about board seats can be directed to the Doyon legal department at 459-2177 (in Fairbanks), 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free) or [email protected].
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Rhonda Baker Joseph (urban), 52, lives in Fairbanks, Alaska where she is employed as an office manager for Pacific Rim Counseling. She previously worked as a senior case manager for Cornell Companies, Inc. at the Northstar Center. Joseph is a member of the Fairbanks Native Association board of directors and previously served as the president and
vice president. She serves on the Tanana Chiefs Conference Health Board. She previously served on the Tanana Chiefs Conference Advisory Committee and as secretary/treasurer for Northway Natives, Inc. Joseph has an associate of arts degree in business from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Erica Frankson (rural), 36, of Galena, Alaska, is a customer services agent for Ravn Alaska. In 2012, she worked as a behavioral health aide for Tanana Chiefs Conference. Frankson received her bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Alaska Anchorage in 2002 and her master’s degree in social work from Washington University in St. Louis in
2005. She serves on the board of directors for Gana-A ‘Yoo, Limited and is the chair of the Gana-A ‘Yoo Foundation. She serves as a council member for Louden Tribal Council and the City of Galena. Frankson volunteers at the Yukon Koyukuk Elder Assisted Living Facility. She is related (sister) to Doyon, Limited board of director Shirley Cleaver.
Jennifer Fate* (urban), 53, spends her time in both Fairbanks, Alaska and Los Angeles, California. She was elected to the Doyon, Limited board of directors in 2006, and was re-elected in 2009 and 2012. She chairs the Doyon budget and audit committee and also serves on the finance and investment committee and the Doyon Government Contracting, Inc.
board. She is an independent TV producer and financial investor. She previously produced projects for Bravo, Discovery Channel and the British Broadcasting Corporation. Fate serves as a director for Foster Care Counts in Los Angeles, as a director for the Pine Ridge School for Girls on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, and as a member of Women Corporate Directors. She is a past member and past co-chair of the diversity and multicultural committee for the Center for Early Education in Los Angeles. Her full legal name is Jennifer Fate Velaise. She received her MBA from Stanford School of Business in 1988 and her bachelor of arts degree from Princeton University in 1983.
Percy Herbert (urban), is 68 years old and lives in Fairbanks, Alaska. He is retired and previously was employed as a laborer. Herbert is a Vietnam Veteran. He has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and an associate’s of arts degree in counseling from the University of Alaska.
Ella Demoski (urban), 59, is originally from Anvik and has lived in Fairbanks, Anvik and presently lives in Anchorage. She is vice president for AD Services, responsible for investments and property management. Demoski previously was a senior manager for Alaska Ventures. She also worked for Doyon Universal Services from 2010 to 2013.
She is currently studying business administration and human resource management.
Sharon McConnell (urban), 55, lives in Fairbanks, Alaska. She is the executive director of Denakkanaaga, Inc. and previously worked as the vice president of communications for Doyon, Limited and executive director of the Doyon Foundation. She is the vice president of Evansville, Incorporated. She has served on the Evansville,
Incorporated board since 1979.
Christopher Simon* (urban), 49, lives in Fairbanks, Alaska. He was elected to the Doyon board in 2009 and re-elected in 2012. He serves on the executive committee, the shareholder relations committee and the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act committee. He serves on the Doyon Government Contracting,
Inc. board. He has a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and a master’s degree in education leadership from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, as well as a post-graduate education leadership certificate from the University of Alaska Anchorage. Simon was appointed as the statewide rural education coordinator for the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development in 2012. At the time, he was enjoying his time as the principal in his hometown of Huslia. He also served as the superintendent of the Yukon-Koyukuk School District from 2002 to 2008 and, prior to that, as principal in Hughes, Huslia and Nenana. He serves as president of K’oyitl’ots’ina, Ltd. (the village corporation for Alatna, Allakaket, Hughes and Huslia), as a RurAL CAP board member, as a member of the Alaska Rural Subcabinet Advisory Group and participates in the University of Alaska Teacher Education Consortium. He serves on numerous advisory boards, including Future Educators of Alaska and Preparing Indigenous Teachers & Administrators for Alaska Schools. He previously served as a director of the Boys and Girls Home of Alaska, Inc.
Walter “Wally” Carlo* (urban), 68, of Fairbanks, Alaska, is retired from the International Union of Operating Engineers. He served as Doyon, Limited’s property manager from 1989 to 1998. He served on the Doyon, Limited board of directors from 1980 to 1989 and 1999 to 2008. He has served on the board of directors from 2009 to present. Carlo serves on
the finance and investment committee and on the executive committee. He also serves on the Doyon Oil Field Services, Inc. and Doyon Transitional, Inc. boards. Carlo is a member of the board of trustees for the Greater Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Foundation and is a board member for the Fairbanks Resource Foundation, which designs, builds and operates homes for the disabled.
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Dialogue with Doyon Meetings ConcludeShareholders gathered at Dialogue with Doyon meetings held in fall 2014 and early 2015 to learn about current company goals and opportunities within the Doyon Family of Companies, ask questions, and share thoughts and concerns related to Doyon.
A total of five meetings were held, with Doyon board and staff members visiting with shareholders in Grayling, Chalkyitsik, Ruby and Anchorage, Alaska, as well as in Seattle, Washington. Doyon thanks the communities for their hospitality and warm welcome.
Miranda Wright, Doyon board member, visits with Eliza Jones of Koyukuk at the Anchorage Dialogue with Doyon.
Brooke Lolnitz and her daughter, Giana Lolnitz, attended the Seattle Dialogue with Doyon.
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Rhonda Baker Joseph (urban), 52, lives in Fairbanks, Alaska where she is employed as an office manager for Pacific Rim Counseling. She previously worked as a senior case manager for Cornell Companies, Inc. at the Northstar Center. Joseph is a member of the Fairbanks Native Association board of directors and previously served as the president and
vice president. She serves on the Tanana Chiefs Conference Health Board. She previously served on the Tanana Chiefs Conference Advisory Committee and as secretary/treasurer for Northway Natives, Inc. Joseph has an associate of arts degree in business from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Paul Shewfelt (rural) is 55 years old and resides in Fort Yukon, Alaska. He is currently the city manager for the City of Fort Yukon. Shewfelt is a graduate of Fort Yukon High School. He was previously employed as a structure repair foreman by the Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich’in Tribal Government.
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Sharon McConnell (urban), 55, lives in Fairbanks, Alaska. She is the executive director of Denakkanaaga, Inc. and previously worked as the vice president of communications for Doyon, Limited and executive director of the Doyon Foundation. She is the vice president of Evansville, Incorporated. She has served on the Evansville,
Incorporated board since 1979.
Christopher Simon* (urban), 49, lives in Fairbanks, Alaska. He was elected to the Doyon board in 2009 and re-elected in 2012. He serves on the executive committee, the shareholder relations committee and the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act committee. He serves on the Doyon Government Contracting,
Inc. board. He has a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and a master’s degree in education leadership from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, as well as a post-graduate education leadership certificate from the University of Alaska Anchorage. Simon was appointed as the statewide rural education coordinator for the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development in 2012. At the time, he was enjoying his time as the principal in his hometown of Huslia. He also served as the superintendent of the Yukon-Koyukuk School District from 2002 to 2008 and, prior to that, as principal in Hughes, Huslia and Nenana. He serves as president of K’oyitl’ots’ina, Ltd. (the village corporation for Alatna, Allakaket, Hughes and Huslia), as a RurAL CAP board member, as a member of the Alaska Rural Subcabinet Advisory Group and participates in the University of Alaska Teacher Education Consortium. He serves on numerous advisory boards, including Future Educators of Alaska and Preparing Indigenous Teachers & Administrators for Alaska Schools. He previously served as a director of the Boys and Girls Home of Alaska, Inc.
Walter “Wally” Carlo* (urban), 68, of Fairbanks, Alaska, is retired from the International Union of Operating Engineers. He served as Doyon, Limited’s property manager from 1989 to 1998. He served on the Doyon, Limited board of directors from 1980 to 1989 and 1999 to 2008. He has served on the board of directors from 2009 to present. Carlo serves on
the finance and investment committee and on the executive committee. He also serves on the Doyon Oil Field Services, Inc. and Doyon Transitional, Inc. boards. Carlo is a member of the board of trustees for the Greater Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Foundation and is a board member for the Fairbanks Resource Foundation, which designs, builds and operates homes for the disabled.
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Dialogue with Doyon Meetings ConcludeShareholders gathered at Dialogue with Doyon meetings held in fall 2014 and early 2015 to learn about current company goals and opportunities within the Doyon Family of Companies, ask questions, and share thoughts and concerns related to Doyon.
A total of five meetings were held, with Doyon board and staff members visiting with shareholders in Grayling, Chalkyitsik, Ruby and Anchorage, Alaska, as well as in Seattle, Washington. Doyon thanks the communities for their hospitality and warm welcome.
At the meetings, shareholders were able to update their records information, including address changes, stock wills and direct deposit information. While visiting each area, Doyon board members and staff also met with students to discuss the Doyon Family of Companies, give away Doyon swag, answer questions and offer information about future opportunities with Doyon.
For more information on Dialogue with Doyon meetings, please visit www.doyon.com or contact shareholder outreach at 459-2127 (in Fairbanks), 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free) or [email protected].
Miranda Wright, Doyon board member, visits with Eliza Jones of Koyukuk at the Anchorage Dialogue with Doyon.
Wally Carlo, board member, visits with shareholders in attendance at the Anchorage meeting.
Addison Jenkins and Mia Pitka-Semaken were some of the younger door prize winners at the Anchorage meeting.
Brooke Lolnitz and her daughter, Giana Lolnitz, attended the Seattle Dialogue with Doyon.
Irene Noyes, age 102, introduces herself to the other attendees of the Seattle Dialogue with Doyon meeting.
Eva Grady, winner of the round-trip tickets for two to the Doyon annual meeting, and her mom, Dawn Grady, at the Seattle Dialogue with Doyon.
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Subsidiary News: Morman Named Chief Operating OfficerJulie M. Morman has been named the new senior vice president and chief operating officer (COO) for Doyon, Limited. Morman was previously the general manager for 3M’s United States Atlantic and Pacific branches serving Alaska, Guam, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Since 1995, Morman worked in various engineering and management capacities for 3M.
“Joining Doyon, a well-respected corporation with an important mission and significant values, is an honor and I look forward to serving Doyon’s employees and shareholders,” Morman said.
Morman holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Montana State University and a master’s of business administration from the University
Shareholders who have changes to their phone, email or mailing address are asked to contact the Doyon, Limited records department by calling 459-2040 (in Fairbanks) or 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free), or by emailing [email protected].
Having up-to-date contact information is especially important at this time of year, when Doyon is regularly contacting shareholders with information about the upcoming annual meeting and board election. Keeping contact
information current also enables shareholders to receive dividends, tax forms, newsletters and other Doyon notices in a timely manner.
Shareholders who are unsure if their address is correct may check the “bad address” list posted at www.doyon.com/shareholders/IncorrectAddress.aspx.
In addition to updating addresses with Doyon, shareholders are encouraged to update their mailing addresses with the United States Postal Service at www.usps.com.
Address Changes & Updates Reminder
Shareholder Spotlight: Chalisa Attla Selected as First AIT Scholarship Recipient Doyon, Limited shareholder Chalisa Attla was selected by Doyon Foundation to receive the very first Arctic Information Technology (AIT) competitive scholarship for the 2014 – 2015 academic year.
“I feel blessed and honored to be awarded the first Arctic Information Technology scholarship,” Attla said. “�e funds invested in my education will not only benefit myself, but the Native community as a whole. Having financial support will allow me to focus my time and energy on classwork instead of stressing over tuition and living expenses.”
AIT, a subsidiary of Doyon Government Group, donated $3,000 to Doyon Foundation to establish the new competitive scholarship. “�is scholarship was established to support the educational goals of a shareholder interested in pursuing a career in the information technology field,” said Kevin T. Slattery, senior vice president and general manager of Doyon Government Group. “Computers and information technology services impact every aspect of today’s world. �e industry is large and will continue to support employment for many years to come.”
Attla, who is originally from Hughes, currently resides in Fairbanks, where she is attending the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) and majoring in accounting with a minor in finance. After graduating in May 2015, Attla plans to pursue her CPA license, as well as additional education including Doyon Leadership Training and a master’s degree in leadership. Eventually, Attla would like to become a corporate controller at a Native entity, such as Doyon, Limited or one of its subsidiaries.
“I’ve always known that I wanted to be within the business field. After joining the School of Management, I was assured that the accounting degree had the highest potential for me. Not only are you academically challenged more, but once you understand how the money flows and how to account for a company’s finances you can excel in just about every other department,” Attla shared. “Also, one of my first accounting instructors, Amy Cooper, hooked me in with her awesome teaching techniques and her love for the profession.”
�e Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend application period is now open, giving Alaskans the opportunity to support their favorite causes by donating a portion of their PFD to participating nonprofits.
Doyon, Limited encourages shareholders to consider pick, click, giving to Doyon Foundation, which serves the educational and cultural needs of Doyon’s shareholders and their children by providing postsecondary scholarships, advancing traditional Native knowledge, and increasing Native student performance levels.
Donations received through Pick. Click. Give. go to the Foundation’s
general scholarship fund, which awards basic scholarships to part-time and full-time students.
Last year, a total of 86 Alaskans contributed $5,475 to Doyon Foundation through Pick. Click. Give. A list of 2014 donors is posted on the Foundation’s website.
For more information on Doyon Foundation and opportunities to support students, please visit www.doyonfoundation.com or contact the Foundation at 459-2048 (in Fairbanks), 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free) or [email protected].
Support Students Through Pick. Click. Give.
Doyon, Limited is currently advertising for 2015 summer internship positions in Fairbanks and Anchorage. �e internship opportunities are available exclusively to Doyon shareholders. Interested applicants can view open positions and apply through the Doyon talent bank at www.doyon.com.
All applicants must: • Be a Doyon shareholder • Be enrolled in a four-year college degree program, preferably with at least
a junior standing • Create a talent bank profile at http://bit.ly/1gnXp9P • Apply to an internship position within their degree field • Interview for the position, if selected • Pass a pre-employment background and drug screening, if selected
�e internship program is conducted under the direction of the shareholder outreach manager, who meets with the interns weekly and introduces them to the Doyon corporate culture, history and family of companies. �e internship experience is generally 40 hours per week for 12 weeks, although the number of weeks and hours per week may vary by position, and will be established by the intern’s supervisor.
�e program introduces interns to the Doyon family of companies and provides an opportunity to obtain practical, hands-on work experience in
their fields of study. It is intended to assist in developing self-awareness, self-confidence and self-discipline needed to undertake a professional role. �e program also provides interns an opportunity to establish work history and potential employment prospects following graduation.
“I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to be a part of such a strong corporation, especially because I am still pursuing a degree. I learned many valuable lessons that will stay with me for the rest of my career and life. I encourage any young adult to pursue one of these internships because of the amazing experience,” said Elizabeth Jerue, 2014 communications intern.
To view the current internship and job openings, please visit http://bit.ly/1d6pq4k. Please note that all positions are subject to change and not all summer 2015 internships are posted yet.
For more information, please contact Willow Bowen, Doyon HR Service Center manager, at [email protected] or 907-459-2027.
HR/Shareholder Outreach Update: Summer Internships Available
Pictured left to right are 2014 interns Jessica Paul, Elizabeth Jerue and Sarah Walker.
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B/S NSubsidiary News: Morman Named Chief Operating OfficerJulie M. Morman has been named the new senior vice president and chief operating officer (COO) for Doyon, Limited. Morman was previously the general manager for 3M’s United States Atlantic and Pacific branches serving Alaska, Guam, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Since 1995, Morman worked in various engineering and management capacities for 3M.
“Joining Doyon, a well-respected corporation with an important mission and significant values, is an honor and I look forward to serving Doyon’s employees and shareholders,” Morman said.
Morman holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Montana State University and a master’s of business administration from the University
of Minnesota. She is the founder of Smart Girls Rock!, serves on several boards including Society of Women Engineers, Dimond Engineering Academy, and Montana State University College of Engineering Advisory board, and volunteers her time with Junior Achievement.
“We are fortunate to have Julie join Doyon,” said Doyon President and CEO Aaron Schutt. “She brings years of leadership, business and operational experience that will help us move closer to achieving our goals.”
As COO, Morman is responsible for overseeing Doyon’s operations, including all subsidiaries within the Doyon Family of Companies.
information current also enables shareholders to receive dividends, tax forms, newsletters and other Doyon notices in a timely manner.
Shareholders who are unsure if their address is correct may check the “bad address” list posted at www.doyon.com/shareholders/IncorrectAddress.aspx.
In addition to updating addresses with Doyon, shareholders are encouraged to update their mailing addresses with the United States Postal Service at www.usps.com.
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Shareholder Spotlight: Chalisa Attla Selected as First AIT Scholarship Recipient Doyon, Limited shareholder Chalisa Attla was selected by Doyon Foundation to receive the very first Arctic Information Technology (AIT) competitive scholarship for the 2014 – 2015 academic year.
“I feel blessed and honored to be awarded the first Arctic Information Technology scholarship,” Attla said. “�e funds invested in my education will not only benefit myself, but the Native community as a whole. Having financial support will allow me to focus my time and energy on classwork instead of stressing over tuition and living expenses.”
AIT, a subsidiary of Doyon Government Group, donated $3,000 to Doyon Foundation to establish the new competitive scholarship. “�is scholarship was established to support the educational goals of a shareholder interested in pursuing a career in the information technology field,” said Kevin T. Slattery, senior vice president and general manager of Doyon Government Group. “Computers and information technology services impact every aspect of today’s world. �e industry is large and will continue to support employment for many years to come.”
Attla, who is originally from Hughes, currently resides in Fairbanks, where she is attending the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) and majoring in accounting with a minor in finance. After graduating in May 2015, Attla plans to pursue her CPA license, as well as additional education including Doyon Leadership Training and a master’s degree in leadership. Eventually, Attla would like to become a corporate controller at a Native entity, such as Doyon, Limited or one of its subsidiaries.
“I’ve always known that I wanted to be within the business field. After joining the School of Management, I was assured that the accounting degree had the highest potential for me. Not only are you academically challenged more, but once you understand how the money flows and how to account for a company’s finances you can excel in just about every other department,” Attla shared. “Also, one of my first accounting instructors, Amy Cooper, hooked me in with her awesome teaching techniques and her love for the profession.”
Attla encourages other students interested in accounting to join their school’s accounting organization. “At UAF, the Great Alaskan Accounting People organization provides you with an abundant amount of information about the profession. You get to network with current CPAs throughout the state and understand the value of career planning and the diverse paths available to the accounting profession,” she said.
Attla also advises potential accounting students to make sure their chosen school is AACSB accredited. “AACSB accreditation is known, worldwide, as the longest standing, most recognized form of specialized/professional accreditation an institution and its business programs can earn,” she said.
Most importantly, Attla offers hope to students considering higher education. “I want to assure future students that earning an education is possible even when you think you aren’t capable of paying for it. All you have to do is be dedicated, do your best, and apply, apply, apply! �ere are tons of funds for students out there – all you have to do is pursue them,” she said.
“A love for learning is something I hope to instill in the younger generations and my 4-year-old son Allen,” said Attla, who is the daughter of Kathy (Attla) Ehlers and Dewayne “Tracy” Hailey. Her maternal grandparents are Alfred and Helen Attla of Hughes, and her paternal grandparents are �omas Hood of Columbus, Georgia and Marie (Walker) Katcheak originally from Holy Cross.
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general scholarship fund, which awards basic scholarships to part-time and full-time students.
Last year, a total of 86 Alaskans contributed $5,475 to Doyon Foundation through Pick. Click. Give. A list of 2014 donors is posted on the Foundation’s website.
For more information on Doyon Foundation and opportunities to support students, please visit www.doyonfoundation.com or contact the Foundation at 459-2048 (in Fairbanks), 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free) or [email protected].
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Pictured left to right are 2014 interns Jessica Paul, Elizabeth Jerue and Sarah Walker.
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CFEBRUARY12 Salt Lake City, UT Shareholder Meet and Greet Hilton Salt Lake City Center, 6 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, contact
Sherry Sparks 888-478-4755 or email [email protected].
16 Doyon Offices Closed In observance of President’s Day.
20 Fairbanks, AK Early Bird Proxy Deadline Due by 5 p.m. AKST.
21 Fairbanks, AK Doyon Board Meeting 1 Doyon Place, Board Room, 9 a.m.
25 Billings, MT Shareholder Meet and Greet Crowne Plaza Hotel, 27 N 27th St., 6 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, contact
Sherry Sparks 888-478-4755 or email [email protected].
MARCH13 Fairbanks, AK Fairbanks Native Association Annual
Meeting Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall, 6 p.m.
16 Doyon Foundation Summer Scholarship
Deadline For basic summer semester scholarships. More
information at www.doyonfoundation.com.
16-19 Fairbanks, AK Tanana Chiefs Conference Convention Westmark Hotel, 813 Noble St.
17 Fairbanks, AK Proxy Deadline Due by 5 p.m. AKDT.
19 Fairbanks, AK Pre-registration & Challenge Day 1 Doyon Place, Chiefs Court, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
20 Fairbanks, AK Annual Meeting Westmark Hotel, 813 Noble St.
20-22 Fairbanks, AK Open North American Championship Sled
Dog Race Downtown Fairbanks.
23 Doyon Offices Closed In observance of Chiefs’ Day.
February 2015
Eugene A. Avessuk, 79 • Shishmaref, AK
Julia M. Blume, 29 • Anchorage, AK
Sharon L. Boom, 53 • Bridgeport, CA
Michael D. Carroll, 60 • Henderson, NV
Moses Edwards, Jr., 60 • Holy Cross, AK
Leo Fairbanks, 79 • Shageluk, AK
Donna M. Gomez, 39 • Nulato, AK
Frank J. Guskey, Jr., 83 • Menomonee, WI
Greg K. Ketelson, 38 • Minto/Fairbanks, AK
Mary E. McCarty, 85 • West Monroe, LA
Mary L. Pearson, 71 • North Pole, AK
Alice E. Rock, 70 • Grayling, AK
Charlotte A. Siverly, 80 • Juneau, AK
Christopher K. Thompson, 32 • Evansville, AK
Denna R. Turco, 63 • Fairbanks, AK
Condolences�e 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:
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