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PBC passes resolution to safeguard against Pebble mine

The Pedro Bay Corporation’s (PBC) Board of Directors passed a resolution committing to the responsible care of the land and natural resources of Pedro Bay during their June quarterly Board meeting. This resolution is not a change in PBC’s cautious neutral stance on the project, but reaffirms PBC will be actively engaged in the Pebble mine project permitting process as a responsible leader and advocate for Pedro Bay shareholders’ best interests, as well as those of the stakeholders throughout the Bristol Bay Region.

The Board is concerned about the development of the proposed Pebble mine project and transportation corridor given the unquantifiable impacts the project could have on sustainable natural resources in the region.

“We must promote best management practices of our lands. PBC is committed to protecting our way of life for current and future shareholders,” said President and CEO Rayn Aaberg. “Maintaining a neutral stance is in PBC’s best interest, until the Pebble Limited Partnership can provide PBC with a mine and transportation corridor plan. Once PBC is given the development plan, we will further assess our position and take a proactive approach in requesting and gathering additional information.”

PBC supports responsible resource development that will benefit shareholder values and is consistent with state and federal standards. Our Land and Resource policies are approved by the Board of Directors and managed by the Executive Team. This resolution is intended to inform staff, shareholders, village corporations, government entities, developers and others regarding PBC land and resource

management policies to the greatest extent possible, and to promote best practices that are in line with PBC policy. Contact:Rayn AabergPresident and Chief Executive Officer

(907) 277-1599 or raaberg@pedrobaycorp.com

Pedro Bay Corporation gets a new online look

Pedro Bay Corporation has launched a new, improved website.

PBC partnered with Bristol Bay Resource Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of Bristol Bay Native Corporation, to rebuild our website and boost our presence on social media. The improved site features information about PBC and its subsidiaries, and provides up-to-date information on events and opportunities.

The new website is mobile-friendly and features easy-to-use navigation, shareholder forms and other information, as well as links to social media (Facebook and LinkedIn) to further engage users.

Go to pedrobaycorp.com.

Exclusive sports fishing on PBC landsIn addition to the resolution concerning

the Pebble Limited Partnership, PBC passed a resolution to sustain our land and natural resources. This resolution directs executive management to request proposals and bids for exclusive access to sport fish on Pedro Bay lands. The plan is a

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PBC NewsEmployee SpotlightPedro Bay Benefits CorporationDid you know...?Save the Date

PBC has a new office location Park View Building 4141 B Street, Anchorage, AK 99503

Save the dateThe Pedro Bay Corporation annual

meeting has changed to the first week of December. The meeting, which will be held in Anchorage, was moved to better accommodate seasonal work and fishing schedules. We hope more of you will be able to attend. We’ll send more information after the third-quarter Board meeting.

Did you know …?Alaska had up to four time zones, as

recently as the 1980s. Alaska Standard Time was established in 1900, although the territory observed Central and Western Alaska time zones. In April 1968, Alaska adopted a four-time-zone plan and implemented daylight saving time. In 1983, the state reduced the number of time zones to the current two. The far reaches of the Aleutian Islands and St. Lawrence Island are in the next zone, Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time.

Shareholder photo contestSend us your best photos of Pedro

Bay and you’ll have a chance to win. If you send photos, you’ll agree that we may publish them on our website and our social media platforms. Let’s show the world the beauty of Pedro Bay. Send your photos to info@pedrobaycorp.com.

PRIzES:First $100

Second $75Third $50 continued on back

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Pedro Bay CorporationPark View Building | 4141 B Street | Anchorage, Alaska 99503 | 907.277.1500

way to eliminate traffic on the river systems within our lands and directly limit the amount of fish species taken every season. The request for proposals will also include a shareholder hire preference agreement that is within the PBC’s mission as Alaska Native Village Corporation. “Land and shareholders are our highest priority,” said Laura Aaberg, Chairman of the Board.

HSET training grads Congratulations to Sean Martin and

Angela Sweat Robinson for completing Health, Safety and Environmental Technician (HSET), a five-week training program provided by Northern Industrial Training. The course provides training for health, safety and environmental personnel to build communication skills and the knowledge necessary to develop and maintain a safe worksite.

It is an in-depth course that teaches regulations and how they apply to the job. It also provides knowledge of how to use the tools of the trade (gas monitors) and why, and the important role permits play in communication across different worksites and work crews. Participants acquire the skills needed to protect workers while on the job and ensure their company meets occupational safety and health requirements. These skills are the abilities to effectively develop HSE plans, organize and conduct safety presentations and meetings, and carry out worksite audits and assessments on personal protective equipment.

To learn more about this and other programs, go to the Northern Industrial Training website at nitalaska.com.

To learn about scholarship and grant opportunities for education and training programs, contact PBC or its nonprofit arm, Pedro Bay Benefits Corporation at PBBC@pedrobaycorp.com.

Employee Spotlight - Matt McDaniel Matt McDaniel - PBC General Manager

Matt has been the general manager for Pedro Bay Corporation since June 2014. He is responsible for the execution of PBC’s growth strategy, including mergers and acquisitions, as well as oversees the operating subsidiaries within the PBC

family. He holds a master’s degree in business administration from Alaska Pacific University, and serves as the vice chairman of Chugach Regional Corporation. He is a shareholder of Chugach Regional and Eyak Village corporations.

Matt previously worked as the director of finance for Pebble Limited Partnership, and served on the boards for the Eyak Village Corporation and the Alaska Native Professional Association.

His volunteer efforts include serving

on the advisory board for the Alaska Pacific University Business Department, judging the annual state business plan competition and judging high school diving competitions. In previous years, he coached spring board diving at Dimond, Service and South high schools.

Congratulations to the recent recipients of Pedro Bay Benefits Corporation scholarships.

The Pedro Bay Benefits Corporation offers two types of scholarship programs targeted to Pedro Bay Corporation shareholders throughout the school year. The first is the Post-Secondary Higher Education/Vocational Education Scholarship and is administered by the BBNC Education Foundation. Applications are accepted throughout the year. The scholarship program is limited by budget.

The second scholarship program is the Short-Term Vocational Education program and is targeted toward financial assistance to attend short-term training to enhance work or career opportunities. Awards under this program range between $150 to $600 per scholarship, depending on the cost and length of the training. There is a maximum of one scholarship per program and one scholarship per year. This program is also limited by budget.

To be eligible for either of these programs, you must be a shareholder of Pedro Bay Corporation. Other eligibility requirements are noted in the applications. Applications are available from the Pedro Bay Benefits Corporation or from the BBNC Education Foundation, which administers the program at (907) 278-3602 or www.pedrobaycorp.com/Pedro-Bay-Benefits-Corporation.

Scholarship Higher Education/Vocational Education Recipients for 2014/15 school year:

•Ethan J. Atwater, $3,400, attending Whitworth University•Elijah R. Jensen, $3,400, attending University of Alaska Anchorage

Other Scholarship Resources

National Indian Education Association scholarships.www.niea.org/scholarships/scholarship-listing.aspx American Indian Graduate Center provides scholarships and fellowships for American Indian and Alaska Native college undergraduate and graduate students.www.aigcs.org/

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Find student aid and free help completing the FAFSA.http://studentaid.ed.gov/fafsa

Federal Student Aid college preparation checklist.http://studentaid.ed.gov/prepare-for-college/checklists

2014-2015 Education Resources Handbook, published by The CIRI Foundation, includes information on scholarships, grants, internships and employment opportunities.http://www.thecirifoundation.org/pdf/2014/ERHB%202014-2015%20%20FINAL%20Optimized.pdf

“Going to College and Career Training in Alaska,” published by the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education.http://www.gtciak.com/cms_data/dfault/photos/stories/010920121341564731933/1580622.pdf