Coastal Villages

2013 Benefits Catalog PeoPle PRoPel 

Hooper Bay’s 2012 Youth To Work employees 

Jerry Tulik of Toksook Bay working on 

Coastal’s crab vessel 

Coastal Villages 

Region Fund 

Commercial fishing in Goodnews Bay 

Chefornak youth posing for a picture taken 

during CVRF’s Board meeting 

WORK FISH HOPE

2 2013 Benefits Catalog : COASTAL VILLAGES REGION FUND 

CHEFORNAK • CHEVAK • EEK • GOODNEWS BAY • HOOPER BAY • KIPNUK • KONGIGANAK • KWIGILLINGOK • MEKORYUK • NAPAKIAK 

PeoPle PRoPel 

The greatest asset of the Western Alaska Community 

Development Quota (CDQ) program is the people. The 

28,000 people who live in the 65 CDQ villages within 50 

miles of the Bering Sea coast all qualify to participate in the 

CDQ program - regardless of race, age, tribal membership, 

or shareholder relations. 

The current CDQ allocations shared among the people 

are imbalanced and award more to others depending on 

which village they live in. Coastal is seeking equitable 

allocations in the CDQ program so that the residents of 

the 65 member villages will all receive an equal share of 

CDQ pollock, cod, crab and other groundfish rather than 

reduced shares for some and extra shares for others. With 

equitable CDQ allocations, CVRF will be able to provide 

even more programs and opportunities for our residents. 

Although Coastal has been very successful with what we 

have, Coastal still has a long ways to go before we can fully 

meet the demand of our growing communities. 

Please use this Benefits Catalog to take advantage of the 

benefits currently provided by CVRF. The programs in this 

catalog are made possible by CVRF’s involvement in the 

Bering Sea pollock, crab, and cod fisheries. 

Coastal Villages is the largest of the six western 

Alaska Community Development Quota (CDQ) groups, 

representing 20 of the 65 communities in this federal 

program (see the map of the CDQ groups on page 6 of this 

Catalog). As described in federal statute, the purpose of the 

CDQ program is: 

1) To provide eligible western Alaska villages with the 

opportunity to participate and invest in fisheries in 

the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands; 

2) To support economic development in Western 

Alaska; 

3) To alleviate poverty and provide economic and social 

benefits to residents of western Alaska; and 

4) To achieve sustainable and diversified local 

economies in western Alaska. 

These four objectives guide Coastal in providing services to 

our 20 member villages and 9,304 residents. 

Quyana

PeoPle ProPel WORK | FISH | HOPE 3 

NAPASKIAK • NEWTOK • NIGHTMUTE • OSCARVILLE • PLATINUM • QUINHAGAK • SCAMMON BAY • TOKSOOK BAY • TUNTUTULIAK • TUNUNAK 

CVRF Residency Overview ........................................................................................ 4 

CVRF Board of Directors ........................................................................................... 5 

CDQ Allocation Inequities ......................................................................................... 6 

2013 Benefits Calendar ...............................................................................................8 

CVRF Governing Body Entities .................................................................................9 

CVRF In-Region Facilities ...........................................................................................9 

eMPloYMent oPPoRtUnities 

Herring Commercial Fishing ..................................................................................10 

Herring Processing Jobs ...........................................................................................11 

Salmon Commercial Fishing .................................................................................. 11 

Salmon Processing Jobs ........................................................................................... 12 

Halibut Commercial Fishing................................................................................... 12 

Halibut Processing Jobs ........................................................................................... 13 

Pacific Cod / Other Fisheries .................................................................................13 

CVS Tender Fleet ......................................................................................................... 13 

Bering Sea Employment Opportunities ............................................................13 

Youth To Work .............................................................................................................. 14 

Internships .................................................................................................................... 14 

CoMMUnitY DeVeloPMent 

Community Service Centers ................................................................................... 16 

Community Service Supervisors/Representatives ......................................18 

Mechanic/Welders ..................................................................................................... 18 

Safety ................................................................................................................................ 18 

People Propel ............................................................................................................ 20 

Scholarships .................................................................................................................. 20 

Training ........................................................................................................................... 21 

Youth Leadership ........................................................................................................ 21 

CoMMUnitY sUPPoRt 

Commercial Fisher Advances ................................................................................ 22 

Tax Assistance .............................................................................................................. 23 

Collaborative Applied Research ........................................................................... 23 

Funeral Feast Assistance ......................................................................................... 23 

Community Web Pages ............................................................................................. 23 

Community Discretionary Funding Program .................................................24 

CoMMUnitY inVolVeMent 

CDQ Allocation Inequities ....................................................................................... 26 

CVRF & the Region ..................................................................................................... 26 

New Ideas ....................................................................................................................... 27



CVRF Residency Overview 

The Western Alaska Community Development Quota (CDQ) 

Program was created for the people who live in the 65 villages 

within 50 miles of the Bering Sea coast. The goal of the CDQ 

Program was to give the people in these 65 villages the chance 

to participate in the Bering Sea Pollock, crab, cod, and other 

groundfish fisheries. 

Through the CDQ Program, CVRF earns money in the Bering 

Sea Pollock, crab and cod fisheries and reinvests in Bering Sea 

vessels and quota to maximize those earnings. CVRF uses the 

earnings to create jobs, programs and other opportunities that 

generate hope for the residents of CVRF’s 20 member villages, 

particularly the residents who want to fish and work. In order 

to participate in CVRF’s programs, you must be a resident of 

one of CVRF’s 20 member villages. 

According to the most recent (2011) Alaska Permanent Fund 

Dividend (PFD) data, there are 9,304 people who reside in 

CVRF’s 20 villages and who therefore are eligible to participate 

in CVRF’s programs. CVRF has used PFD data informally for 

many years, but during a special meeting on March 22, 2013, 

the CVRF Board of Directors adopted a uniform standard for 

CVRF residency that is based on the Alaska PFD standard. The 

uniform CVRF residency standard applies to all CVRF activities 

for which “residency” is required, including scholarships, 

eligibility for the CDQ halibut fishery, preference for hiring 

at our plants and on our vessels, participation in the People 

Propel Program, service on the CVRF Board of Directors, and 

other CVRF activities and programs. 

Why is residency important? The fundamental idea behind the 

CDQ Program is to give the villages on the shores of the Bering 

Sea the chance to participate in the modern, sustainable and 

lucrative commercial fisheries of the Bering Sea. By tying 

the program to residency, the CDQ “equity” in these fisheries 

cannot leave our villages. Generations from now, the people 

actually living in our villages will still be the effective “owners” 

of CVRF, will still serve on its Board of Directors, and will still 

control the future and fate of our CDQ group and the benefits 

we get from the Bering Sea. 

If a person leaves the village, he/she is no longer eligible to 

participate in CVRF’s programs. He/she does not take away 

any “shares” in the company. Every child in our villages will 

have the same right to participate in CVRF activities as his/her 

parents and grandparents. Each new person that moves to our 

villages can also participate, regardless of race, sex, religion, 

lineage, tribal membership, or being a shareholder in a Native 

corporation. Residency is a fundamental tenet of the CDQ 

Program and of CVRF’s mission and programs. It keeps the 

CDQ Program in our villages. 

Residency is important. 

CVRf ResiDenCY RUle 

To qualify for CVRF activities that require residency, you must 

be able to answer yes to all of the following statements: 

(1) I was a resident of a CVRF member village during all of 

the calendar year prior to the year of the CVRF activity; 

(2) I have the intent to remain a CVRF member village 

resident indefinitely; 

(3) I have not claimed residency in any other village/city, 

state or country or obtained a benefit as a result of 

a claim of residency in another village/city, state or 

country during the year prior to the year of the CVRF 

activity; 

(4) If absent from a CVRF member village for more than 180 

days, I was absent for an allowable absence; AND 

(5) I was physically present in a CVRF member village for at 

least 72 consecutive hours at some time during either of 

the two years prior to the year of the CVRF activity. 

felonies/MisDeMeanoRs 

Unlike the PFD rules, sentencing or incarceration for a felony 

or misdemeanor does not automatically disqualify someone 

as a “resident” for purposes of CVRF activities, though it may 

disqualify him/her for certain CVRF jobs and opportunities 

such as working aboard a CVRF vessel or operating CVRF 

machinery. 

allowaBle aBsenCes 

In general, the absences allowed by the PFD program will be 

allowed for CVRF residency, including absences for education, 

military service, medical treatment, providing care, etc. To the 

extent there is any dispute about an absence, the PFD rules will 

serve as guidelines and the final determination of residency 

will be determined by CVRF (see below). 

PResUMeD ResiDenCY 

CVRF is in the process of becoming an approved user of the 

Alaska PFD database. If CVRF is able to determine from the 

database that an individual has qualified for a PFD with a CVRF 

member village as his/her physical residence, the individual 

shall be presumed to be a CVRF resident. 

final DeteRMination 

CVRF reserves the right to make final determinations about 

residency. CVRF will take into account applicable statutes, 

regulations and CVRF policies, as well as fairness and common 

sense. CVRF may seek a written opinion from the governing 

body, CVRF board member and/or senior CVRF employee in the 

member village in settling any dispute about CVRF residency.



CVRF Board of Directors - Residents Electing Leaders 

The CVRF Board of Directors is comprised of one elected representative from each of our 20 member communities. 

The CVRF Board directs the activities of our company. Every two years, one third of the Board members are up for 

election in their respective communities. The CVRF bylaws mandate that each Board member be a resident of the 

community that he/she represents, and that at least 75 percent of the Board members be fishermen. Elections follow 

a standardized process in each community to ensure that the election is fair and gives voice to the entire community. 

The following communities will have CVRF Board seat elections in 2013. Those who get elected will serve for six 

years, until the next scheduled elections for these communities in 2019. 

UPCOMING 2013 BOARD ELECTIONS 

Community Term Current Board Member 

Kwigillingok 2014-2019 Andrew Kiunya 

Napaskiak 2014-2019 Helen Kaganak 

Newtok 2014-2019 John Andy 

Platinum 2014-2019 Henry Williams 

Quinhagak 2014-2019 John O. Mark 

Tuntutuliak 2014-2019 Gabriel Olick 

Tununak 2014-2019 Felix Albert 

CVRF Board meeting in Anchorage 

CVRf eleCtion PRoCess: 

1. The governing body of the community (i.e. tribal council with the exception of Eek) selects an election date and: 

a. Posts notice of the election, a candidate sign-up sheet, and other general information. 

b. Posts the items described in (a) in at least two places a minimum of thirty days prior to the election date. 

2. Candidate requirements: 

a. Candidates that have signed up are contacted by the governing body and given a Candidate Information 

Sheet to fill out. 

b. Each candidate’s information is available for public review at the governing body’s offices. 

c. Candidates are placed on the ballot. 

3. Elections: 

a. Elections must occur at least ten days prior to the CVRF annual meeting (which takes place in December). 

b. Elections may occur during the community’s general election process, and typically do. 

4. Election results: 

a. The candidate must receive more than half of the total votes cast. If necessary, a run-off election is held until 

a candidate is elected with more than half of the votes cast. 

b. A letter of representation from the governing body certified by the governing body official is sent to CVRF 

to notify CVRF of the newly elected Board member.



CDQ aLLOCatiOn inEQUitiEs 

CVRF believes that all CDQ residents deserve to benefit equally from the 

CDQ Program. The graphs below show the ratio of fish per person for 

pollock, crab, cod and halibut which are currently imbalanced and unfair. 

Once the CDQ allocations are fixed, CVRF will be able to provide even 

MORE benefits for our 9,304 residents. Write or call all three of Alaska’s 

Congressional delegation listed below and urge them to support fair CDQ 

fish allocations for all. 

APICDA - 387 Residents - 

6 Communities - Aleutian Pribilof Island 

Community Development Association 

CBSFA - 425 Residents - 

1 Community - Central Bering Sea 

Fishermen’s Association 

YDFDA - 3,341 Residents - 

6 Communities - Yukon Delta Fisheries 

Development Association 

BBEDC - 5,411 Residents - 

17 Communities - Bristol Bay Economic 


NSEDC - 9,070 Residents - 

15 Communities - Norton Sound 

Economic Development Corporation 

CVRF - 9,304 Residents - 

20 Communities - Coastal Villages 

Region Fund 

COntaCt thE aLaskan COngREssiOnaL DELEgatiOn 

senator lisa Murkowski 

Washington, DC Office: 

709 Hart Senate Building 

Washington, DC 20510 

Main: 202-224-6665 

Fax: 202-224-5301 

Alaska Office: 

510 L Street, Suite 600 

Anchorage, AK 99501 

Main: 907-271-3735 

Fax: 1-877-857-3735 

Toll Free: 1-877-857-0322 

Ratio Of CDQ Pollock Per Resident 

Just 

Fix 

CDQ 

JUST FIX CDQ 

CVRF and NSEDC (more than 

2/3 of the CDQ population) are 

each losing about $30,000 a day 

due to the inequities in the CDQ 

allocations. 

In total, more than $20,000,000 

of CDQ fish is unfairly allocated 

each year. 

Senator Mark Begich 


111 Russell Senate Office Building 


Main: 202-224-3004 

Fax: 202-224-2354 

Toll-Free: 1-877-501-6275 


510 L Street, Suite 750 


Main: 907-271-5915 

Fax: 907-258-9305 

Toll Free: 1-877-857-0322 

NSEDC 

Community Development Quota Group: 

Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation 

YDFDA Yukon Delta Fisheries Development Association 

CVRF Coastal Villages Region Fund 

BBEDC Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation 

APICDA Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association 

CBSFA Central Bering Sea Fishermen’s Association 

Congressman Don Young 


2314 Rayburn House Office Building 


Main: 202-225-5765 

Fax: 202-225-0425 


4241 B Street, Suite 203 


Main: 907-271-5978 

Fax: 907-271-5950 

Toll Free: 1-866-990-5979 

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15 Communities Norton Sound 




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15 Communities Norton Sound 




Region Fund 

Ratio Of CDQ Halibut Per Resident 

Ratio Of CDQ Cod Per Resident 

Ratio Of CDQ Red King Crab Per Resident 

Ratio Of CDQ Opilio Crab Per Resident



NOVEMBER DECEMBER 

PROGRAMS JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 

SALMON COMMERCIAL FISHING Gear up Fishing Begins Season Ends Bonus 

Recruiting for 

Recruiting Initial Hiring Work Season Ends 

(upon approval) 

SALMON PROCESSING JOBS 

the next year 

HALIBUT/COD COMMERCIAL FISHING Gear Up Fishing Begins Season Ends Bonus 

Recruiting for 

HALIBUT/COD PROCESSING JOBS Recruiting Initial Hiring Work Season Ends 

(upon approval) 

the next year 

HERRING COMMERCIAL FISHING Gear Up/Fish Season ends 

Initial 

HERRING PROCESSING JOBS 

Hiring/Work Season ends 

Begins 

BLACK RIVER FISHING Fishing Begins Season Ends 

IN‐REGION FLEET 

Gear Up For 

M/V Wassilie B 

Tender at South Nunivak 

Head to Port 

Season 

Gear Up For 

M/V Kelly Mae 

Tender at Kuskokwim Bay Head to Port 

Season 

Gear Up For 

M/V Hawk 

Tender at Kuskokwim River Head to Port 

Season 

Gear Up For 

M/V Camai 

Tender at Kuskokwim Bay 

Head to Port 

Season 

Gear Up For 

F/V Double E 

Shuttle fish & supplies throughout season Head to Port 

Season 

Gear Up For 

F/V Coastal Mist 

Shuttle fish & supplies throughout season Head to Port 

Season 

"B" Season 

"B" Season 

COASTAL VILLAGES POLLOCK "A" Season Begins 

"A" Season Ends 

Begins 

Ends 

COASTAL VILLAGES CRAB ‐ YUP'IK‐EST CATCH Opilio Season Begins Ends Recruiting DockWork 

Red King Crab Season 

"B" Season 

"B" Season 

BERING SEA INDUSTRY PARTNERS "A" Season Begins 

"A" Season Ends 

Begins 

Ends 

CSC STAFF 

Year‐round employment. Keep posted for any possible openings. 

YOUTH TO WORK Recruit Peform Work 

GROWTH / DEVELOPMENT 

COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTERS 

Repair / Maintenance Services All year long depending on availability 

Meeting Space All year long depending on availability 

SAFETY 

Community Training Planning Travel & Conduct Training 

Notify potential 

Safety Equipment Order Items 

Distribute Items 

recipients 

COMMUNITY DISCRETIONARY FUND All year long dependant on budget for the year 

Deadline Spring 

Spring 

Flyer / Ad 

Determination Fall Flyer / Ad 

SCHOLARSHIPS 

Semester 

Distributions 

Postings 

/ Notification Distributions Postings 

October 31 

Determination 

/ Notification 

Deadline Fall 

Semester May 

31 

Catalog Sent 

out 

INTERNSHIPS Recruiting Various Opportunities 

TRAINING All year long depending on budget for the year 

YOUTH LEADERSHIP 

Contributions/Donations All year long depending on budget for the year 

Review Notifications/Pape 

PEOPLE PROPEL Applications Due 

Delivery of Items 

Process/Awards rwork Due 

SUPPORT 

Recommended 

Final Advance 

FISHERMEN ADVANCES Notices /Flyers 

Gear Request 

Accepted 

TAX ASSISTANCE Planning ABDC Conducts Sessions 

COLLABORATIVE APPLIED RESEARCH Planning Perform Projects 

FUNERAL ASSISTANCE All year long depending on budget for the year 

COMMUNITY DONATIONS All year long depending on budget for the year



CVRF gOVERning BODy EntitiEs 

(as of April 25, 2012) 

Village Entity Administrator President Phone Fax Box # Zip 

Chefornak Chefornak Traditional Council Clara Tunuchuk Alexie Flynn (907) 867-8850 (907) 867-8711 PO Box 110 99561 

Chevak Chevak Native Village Joseph Slats James Ayuluk (907) 858-7428 (907) 858-7812 PO Box 140 99563 

Eek City of Eek Fritz Petluska Carlie Beebe (907) 536-5129 (907) 536-5711 PO Box 29 99578 

Goodnews Bay Native Village of Goodnews Bay Peter Julius Evan S. Evan (907) 967-8929 (907) 967-8330 PO Box 138 99589 

Hooper Bay Native Village of Hooper Bay Virgina Hoelscher David Bunyan (907) 758-4068 (907) 758-4066 PO Box 69 99604 

Kipnuk Native Village of Kipnuk Jon E. Paul Jimmy Paul (907) 896-5515 (907) 896-5240 PO Box 57 99614 

Kongiganak Native Village of Kongiganak Roland Andrew Cassius Brown (907) 557-5226 (907) 557-5224 PO Box 5069 99545 

Kwigillingok Native Village of Kwigillingok Andrew Kiunya Tony Phillip (907) 588-8114 (907) 588-8429 PO Box 90 99622 

Mekoryuk Native Village of Mekoryuk Howard Amos Albert Williams (907) 827-8828 (907) 827-8133 PO Box 66 99630 

Napakiak Native Village of Napakiak Julia Andrew Jacob Black (907) 589-2135 (907) 589-2136 PO Box 69 99634 

Napaskiak Napaskiak Tribal Council Stephen Maxie Earl Samuelson (907) 737-7364 (907) 737-7039 PO Box 6009 99559 

Newtok Newtok Traditional Council Stanley Tom Moses Carl (907) 237-2316 (907) 237-2428 PO Box 5545 99559 

Nightmute Nightmute Traditional Council Edwin Tulik (907) 647-6215 (907) 647-6112 PO Box 90021 99690 

Oscarville Oscarville Traditional Council Michael Stevens Nicholai M. Stevens (907) 737-7099 (907) 737-7428 PO Box 6129 99559 

Platinum Platinum Traditional Village Lou Adams Norman Small (907) 979-8177 (907) 979-8178 PO Box 8 99651 

Quinhagak Native Village of Kwinhagak Henry Mark John O. Mark (907) 556-8165 (907) 556-8166 PO Box 149 99655 

Scammon Bay Scammon Bay Traditional Council Brandon Aguchak Sebastian Kasayuli (907) 558-5425 (907) 558-5134 PO Box 110 99662 

Toksook Bay Nunakauyak Traditional Council Henry Friday Joseph Lincoln Sr. (907) 427-7114 (907) 427-7714 PO Box 37048 99637 

Tuntutuliak Tuntutuliak Traditional Council Patrick Pavila Nick Frank (907) 256-2128 (907) 256-2080 PO Box 8086 99680 

Tununak Native Village of Tununak James James Anthony Angaiak (907) 652-6527 (907) 652-6011 PO Box 77 99681 

CVRF in-REgiOn FaCiLitiEs 

Community 

Processing Plant 

& Buying Station 

Locations 

Community Service 

Center Locations 

Chefornak Halibut Buying Station CSC 

Chevak - Joe Paniyak CSC 

Eek - Steven White CSC 

Goodnews Bay - CSC 

Hooper Bay Halibut Buying Station CSC 

Kipnuk Halibut Buying Station Tim Samson CSC 

Kongiganak Halibut Buying Station CSC 

Kwigillingok Halibut Buying Station CSC 

Mekoryuk Halibut Buying Station CSC 

Napakiak - Fritz Willie CSC 

Napaskiak - CSC 

Newtok - CSC Office & Shop 

Nightmute - CSC 

Oscarville - CSC Office 

Platinum Seafood Processing Plant - 

Quinhagak 

Salmon & Halibut 

Buying Station 

Wassilie Bavilla CSC 

Scammon Bay - Maryann Sundown CSC 

Toksook Bay Halibut Buying Station CSC 

Tuntutuliak - CSC 

Tununak Halibut Buying Station CSC 

TOTAL 10 Locations 19 Locations 

The Goodnews Bay Regional Processing 

Plant in Platinum, AK 

The Wassilie Bavilla CSC in Quinhagak



Working on a CVRF crab vessel 

OVERViEW 

Coastal Villages Region Fund offers various in-region 

employment and commercial fishing opportunities for 

member village residents. Opportunities are also available 

for residents to move up various career ladders - from entry 

level to professional - with assistance from our scholarship, 

training, internship, and employment programs. 

CVRF is the largest non-government employer in the region, 

working with close to 700 commercial fishing permit holders 

(plus their hired crew), employing over 500 in-region 

processing plant workers and tender crew, and providing jobs 

for over 200 Bering Sea vessel crew. 

new DeVeloPMents in 2013 

1. CVRF is working to provide commercial fishing 

opportunities for species other than salmon and 

halibut. New in 2013 are herring and Pacific cod 

2. CVRF implemented an on-line employment 

application process (see page 14 for more 

information) 

3. All salmon commercial fishers are required to register 

their intent to fish with Coastal (see page 11 for more 

information) 

hERRing COMMERCiaL Fishing 

SEASON: MAY - juNE 

CVRF will be buying herring this year for the first time since 2006. 

CVRF is excited to offer the same great service to our herring 

EMpLOyMEnt OppORtUnitiEs 

• Herring Commercial Fishing 

• Herring Processing Jobs 

• Salmon Commercial Fishing 

• Salmon Processing Jobs 

• Halibut Commercial Fishing 

• Halibut Processing Jobs 

• CVS Tender Fleet 

• Pacific Cod/Other Fisheries 

• Bering Sea Employment 

• Youth to Work 

• Internships 

fleet as we do to our other fleets. We are holding informational 

meetings throughout our region. Fishermen are encouraged to 

attend and sign up to take part in the herring fishery. Fishermen 

will be required to have all proper permits, nets, and boat as well as 

safety equipment prior to fishing. 

We will have tender coverage in the following areas below for 

herring. Coastal Villages is working closely with Alaska Department 

of Fish and Game to assure we will have a good harvestable quota. 

At the moment the harvest forecast is as follows: 

• Goodnews Bay-5,647 tons 

• Cape Avinof-266 tons 

• Nelson Island-581 tons 

• Cape Romanzof-802 tons 

PRoCess 

1. Attend an informational meeting and let CVS staff know of 

your intent to fish for herring and in which district you plan 

to fish. Contact your nearest CSC staff for more information. 

2. Must be a resident of one of the 20 CVRF member 

communities (see the CVRF Residency Policy on page 4). 

3. Renew your Commercial Fishing Permit. If you do not own 

a permit, but are interested in purchasing one, the State of 

Alaska lists permit holders intending to sell their permits at 

www.cfec.state.ak.us (or call 907-789-6160). 

4. Apply for a State of Alaska CFEC Vessel License (vessels 25’ 

or less $24, vessels 25’ or more $60) (required for all fisheries) 

5. Obtain an AK number from the State of Alaska DMV (form 

841 - $24) (required for all fisheries) 

6. Acquire USCG Exemption Approval letter and all Coast 

Guard safety equipment required for herring fishing. The 

required equipment list and Exemption Approval letter are 

available at local CVRF offices.



7. Gear up for the season (CVS offers fisher advances for fishing 

gear and supplies to qualified resident fishers). 

8. Go fishing & deliver to CVS! 

ReCeiVing PaYMent 

Direct Deposit - The fastest and easiest way to get paid is for 

Coastal to electronically transmit funds to your bank account. If 

you have an account, all we need is a completed Direct Deposit 

Request Form. Please complete the form and return it by May 31, 

2013. If you do not have an account, we would be pleased to help 

you set one up. We have applications for banks with branches in 

Bethel, including Alaska USA, First National, and Wells Fargo. We 

can also help you learn to access and manage your account through 

the internet. 

PrePaid Debit Cards – For fishers who do not have a bank 

account, or choose not to use Direct Deposit, you may still benefit 

from electronic payment with a PrePaid Debit Card. PrePaid Debit 

Cards are issued by CVRF and can be used anywhere VISA is 

accepted, including ATMs and the internet. It is important to note 

that it may take up to five (5) additional days to receive payment. 

Additionally, you may only make one ATM withdrawal per month 

without incurring fees. A fee of $1.50 will be charged for each 

additional transaction. 

Checks – Fishers who choose to receive payment by check may 

pick up their check from the nearest plant, or have it sent to their 

P.O. box. 

ContaCt 

For more information, please contact your nearest CSC staff, or call 

888-795-5151. 

hERRing pROCEssing JOBs 

SEASON: MAY - juNE 

CVS will process herring at the Goodnews Bay Regional Processing 

Plant in Platinum. Residents who want to get a head start and work 

longer during the season are encouraged to apply for a job as a 

herring processor. 

jOBS 

To fill out an online employment application, please visit 

your local CSC and/or fill out an application online at www. 

coastalvillages.org. 

saLMOn COMMERCiaL Fishing 

SEASON: juNE - AuGuST 

Coastal Villages Seafoods will be operating a salmon commercial 

fishery in the region for the 15th consecutive year. We will be 

offering the same great service to our fishers as always and we will 

be adding improvements to our operations as we continue to grow 

and offer more benefits to our region residents. 

The outlook for the 2013 salmon season is similar to 2012. In many 

areas the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is in Chinook 

conservation mode and will be managing these areas accordingly. 

CVS will have tenders and buying stations in Goodnews Bay, 

Quinhagak, and on the Kuskokwim River. 

BLACK RIVER CHUM: Coastal is pleased to announce that 

we will be buying chum salmon during the fall run in the Black 

River. CVS plans to have tender coverage in the Black River for our 

most northern villages. Residents who have permits for this area 

are encouraged to renew them and be ready for the fall chum run. 

There will be informational fisher meetings in the northern villages 

prior to the season so please stay tuned for more information. 

PRoCess 

1. As in 2012, we will be asking fishers to register prior to 

fishing. Resident fishers will only need to call their nearest 

CSC prior to their first delivery and let us know they will be 

delivering to CVS. Non-resident fishes will need to call in 

prior to each commercial fishing opener. 

2. Renew your Commercial Fishing Permit. If you do not own 

a permit, but are interested in purchasing one, the State of 

Alaska lists permit holders intending to sell their permits at 

www.cfec.state.ak.us (or call 907-789-6160). 

3. Make sure your crew have obtained crew licenses. Licenses 

can usually be purchased through local vendors. If your local 

vendor does not sell licenses, you can also purchase them online 

at: www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=license.main 

4. Apply for a State of Alaska CFEC Vessel License (vessels 25’ 

or less $24, vessels 25’ or more $60) (required for all fisheries) 




Guard safety equipment required for salmon fishing. The 

required equipment list and Exemption Approval Letter are 

available at local CVRF offices. 

7. Gear up for the season. (CVS offers fisher advances for 

fishing gear and supplies to qualified resident fishers). 

8. Prior to fishing each opener, verify that we are operating by 

contacting the tender or plant to which you plan to deliver 

your fish. 

9. Go fishing and deliver to CVS! 


See Herring Commercial Fishing on page 11 for information. 

ContaCt 

For more information, please contact your nearest CSC staff, or call 

888-795-5151.



saLMOn pROCEssing JOBs 

SEASON: juNE- AuGuST 

The Goodnews Bay Regional Processing Plant is located 

in Platinum and will begin its fifth year of operations. The 

facility’s housing is currently able to accommodate up to 225 

employees. Residents who want to work while staying close to 

home are encouraged to apply for processing jobs at the plant. 

Coastal Villages Seafoods will pay a starting wage of $10.00 an 

hour in 2013. 

Currently, dorm rooms have two beds each and offer better 

living conditions than generally provided in the seafood 

industry. 

Working as a processor with Coastal Villages can be a stepping 

stone to higher paying jobs elsewhere at Coastal, including aboard 

our tenders and our vessels in the Bering Sea. 

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your local CSC and fill out an application online at www. 


haLiBUt COMMERCiaL Fishing 

SEASON: juNE 15 - FirST WEEk OF julY 

CVRF is allocated 4D/4E halibut that we in turn make available 

to CVRF community residents, providing commercial halibut 

fishing opportunities to those who want to participate in the 

fishery. This halibut season will be different from previous 

years. Our quota has been cut dramatically: we will have a 

quota of only 210,000 pounds. Because of the reduced quota, 

Coastal will be operating a condensed season. We will have all 

buying stations open and the tender will be at South Nunivak 

and ready to buy halibut on or around June 15th. We hope that 

the weather cooperates and we are able to finish the season by 

the first week of July. 

For the first time ever, CVS will also be buying Pacific cod from 

our halibut commercial fishers this season. Fishermen that are 

interested in selling Pacific cod to our plants must apply for a 

miscellaneous finfish permit with the State of Alaska (see page 

13 for more information). 

CVS will also be opening two new halibut/cod buying stations 

this year in Kwigillingok and Kongiganak. We will be using our 

CSC buildings and look forward to working with the fishermen 

from Kwigillingok and Kongiganak 

CDQ Allocations: CVRF’s 2013 halibut quota is set at 210,000 

pounds, down from 254,000 pounds in 2012, and 345,000 

pounds in 2011. Coastal is seeking equitable allocations in 

the Community Development Quota (CDQ) Program so that 

the residents of our 20 member villages will receive an equal 

share of CDQ halibut as well as pollock, crab, cod and other 

groundfish species. With the help of our CVRF residents, we 

are asking our Alaskan Delegation in Washington D.C. to make 

changes at the Congressional level to fix the CDQ allocations. 

For more information on how you can help, please contact 

your nearest CSC staff or call Coastal at 888-795-5151. 

QUalifYing PRoCess 

1. Obtain a CDQ (Community Development Quota) Halibut 

Card from CVRF. The CDQ Halibut Card Application 

deadline is 5:00 pm on May 1, 2013. 

a. Must be a resident of one of our 20 communities 

(see the CVRF Residency Policy on page 4) 

2. Purchase a fishing license (Hand Troll $75, Longline 

$75 - if you caught 8,000 pounds or less of halibut in 

2012, Longline $300 - if you caught more than 8,000 

lbs of halibut in 2012). If applying for a longline permit, 

fishermen may contact the CFEC to inquire about reduced 

prices at 907-789-6160. 

a. Fishermen intending to keep their undersized 

catch must also obtain a Subsistence Card (SHARC- 

Subsistence Halibut Registration Certificate) from 

NMFS Restricted Access Management. 

3. Apply for a State of Alaska CFEC Vessel License (vessels 

25’ or less $24, vessels 25’ or more $60) (required for all 

fisheries) 




Guard safety equipment required for halibut fishing. The 

required equipment list and Exemption Approval Letter 

are available at local CVRF offices. 

6. Gear up for the season. 

7. Go fishing and deliver to CVS! 

DailY fisHing PRoCess 

1. Notify the Plant Manager or Office Clerk when you would 

like to schedule your halibut delivery. 

a. You must give the Plant Manager/Office Clerk your 

Vessel ADF&G number, estimated time of offload, 

and estimated weight. 

b. Plant Manager/Office Clerk will call National 

Marine Fisheries to schedule a Pending Landing, 

after which confirmation will be given to the caller. 

2. Deliver your halibut to the halibut plant or halibut tender 

at the specific time and place as scheduled and confirmed 

by the Plant Manager. 

3. Receive fish ticket. 



ContaCt 

For more information, please contact your nearest CSC staff, or



the Anchorage office at 888-795-5151. 

haLiBUt pROCEssing JOBs 

CVS receives halibut at six halibut buying stations and 

the Goodnews Bay Regional Processing Plant in Platinum. 

Employees will begin preparing the buying station for the 

season in late May. The halibut season begins soon after 

the breakup of ice in each of the participating communities, 

planned this year for June 15. 

CVS also has a tendering operation at south Nunivak Island 

(referred to as the South Nunivak Tender). 

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your local CSC and/or fill out an application online at www. 


paCiFiC COD / OthER FishERiEs 

CVRF is currently working on a new program that will allow us 

to buy a variety of different species, such as tom cod, white fish, 

Pacific cod and others in the future. For example, this season 

we will be purchasing Pacific cod at our halibut buying stations 

and we hope to add more species in the future. There will be 

more news on this project in the near future, so stay tuned. 

QUalifYing PRoCess 

1. Obtain a Federal Fisheries Permit (FFP) from NMFS 

a. Only select “Jig” for Gear Type 

2. Obtain a CDQ halibut card (please see the halibut 

qualifying process on page 12) 

a. Must be a resident of one of our 20 communities (see 

the CVRF Residency Policy on page 4). 

3. Purchase a Miscellaneous Saltwater Finfish Statewide 

permit (Hand Troll, “M05B” $75) from State of AK CFEC 

a. Halibut fishermen using longline gear may only 

keep and then sell 20% of Pacific cod by weight. The 

longline fishermen will then be required to switch to 

jig gear to continue to harvest Pacific cod. EXAMPLE: 

if 100 pounds of halibut are caught using longline 

gear the fisherman may only keep and then sell 20 

pounds of Pacific cod. Longline & jig gear may be used 

simultaneously. 

b. Fishermen using jig gear may keep all the Pacific cod 

they catch. 

c. In the case of a mixed delivery of Pacific cod and 

halibut: 

i. Halibut 32” and above are applied toward our CDQ 

quota 

ii. Halibut under 32” are applied toward CVRF’s CDQ 

bycatch allocation 

d. Fishermen intending to keep their undersized 

catch must also obtain a Subsistence Card (SHARC- 

Subsistence Halibut Registration Certificate) from 

NMFS Restricted Access Management. 

4. Apply for a State of Alaska CFEC Vessel License (vessels 

25’ or less $24, vessels 25’ or more $60) (required for all 

fisheries) 



6. Acquire a USCG Exemption Approval letter and all Coast 

Guard safety equipment required for halibut fishing. The 

required equipment list and Exemption Approval Letter 

are available at local CVRF offices. 

7. Gear up for the season. 

8. Go fishing and deliver to CVS. 



ContaCt 

For more information, please contact your nearest CSC staff, or 

the Anchorage office at 888-795-5151. 

CVs tEnDER FLEEt 

CVS operates a fleet of tenders that serve our fishermen and 

haul supplies for our CVS operations. These vessels include 

the Kelly Mae (135’), the Hawk (73’), the Wassilie B (115’), the 

Double E and Coastal Mist (40’), and the Camai (110’). Each 

vessel has up to six crew member positions available. 

We continue to seek drug free, motivated, reliable individuals 

from our region to work aboard our CVS vessels. Crew positions 

with the CVS tender fleet can become great seasonal careers, 

and may serve as a stepping stone toward careers aboard 

our Bering Sea fishing/processing vessels. The Bering Sea 

fleet offers broader employment opportunities and increased 

income potential. As an added incentive, our resident crew can 

apply for CVRF scholarship and training grants during the offseason 

to become licensed mariners. 

The costs of running our in-region fisheries far outweighs the 

money generated from selling the salmon, halibut, herring, and 

other products. It is only because of the money Coastal Villages 

makes in the Bering Sea pollock, cod and crab fisheries that we can 

afford to pay our local commercial fishers and processors. 

BERing sEa EMpLOyMEnt OppORtUnitiEs 

CVRF has developed a strong network of recruiters who work 

to help make employment opportunities more accessible to 

the residents of our region. Additionally, we have established 

partnerships with organizations in the fishing industry, and 

beyond, to provide qualified applicants with the opportunity 

to fill their open positions.



COASTAl VillAGES POllOCk 

As 100% owner and operator of the C/P Northern Hawk, we accept 

applications year-round from those interested in working on this 

vessel, which has 126 crew and processor positions. There are 

opportunities for the dedicated hard worker to advance; start your 

career as a processor and eventually work your way up to foreman, 

deckhand, skipper, or a management position. Applications are 

good for one year and are kept on file. Positions are filled as they 

become available. Jobs on the Northern Hawk require 12-16 plus 

hours a day, seven days a week, and are paid based on a percentage 

of the vessel’s earnings (crew share). 

Coastal Villages CRaB 

As 100% owner and operator of our four crab boats, we accept 

applications year-round from those interested in becoming a crew 

member aboard the F/V Arctic Sea, F/V North Sea, F/V Bering 

Sea, and the F/V Wassilie B. Combined, these vessels have up to 

34 positions, depending on the season. There are opportunities 

for the dedicated hard worker to advance; start your career as a 

crewman or engineer and eventually work your way to become a 

vessel captain! Applications are good for one year and are kept on 

file. Positions are filled as they become available. Jobs on our crab 

vessels require 12-16 hours a day, seven days a week, and are paid 

based on a percentage of the vessel’s earnings (crew share). 

Coastal Villages seafooDs 

CVS proudly provides opportunities for region residents to fish 

and work. Coastal begins recruiting for processing positions in 

February, but accepts applications year round for those who want 

to work. CVS offers starting wages at $10.00 an hour with a $15.00 

per hour overtime rate. We retain good employees by offering the 

following benefits: 1) room and board; 2) paid transportation with 

a completed contract; 3) a $BONUS to those who complete their 

contract; and 4) a great summer work experience. 

online aPPliCation PRoCess 

Coastal Villages accepts applications through our online 

application process. Internet access and help with the 

applicaton(s) is available at all CVRF CSCs. Visit our website 

and complete the online application at: www.coastalvillages. 

org/careers/job-listings 

1. Submit a completed application by going online to the Coastal 

Villages website, selecting Join Our Team, and then Job 

Openings. You can view all of our open positions and submit 

an application for any of the jobs you are interested in by 

completing our online application. 

2. Our online application module can be accessed from your 

home computer, or by visiting your local Community Service 

Centers. The CSC Staff can assist you if you have any questions 

or concerns. 

3. Hiring requirements vary by company and position. Such 

requirements may include: drug test, physical, reference checks, 

background check, TB test, and two forms of identification. 

4. Completed applications will be sent to our HR department. 

5. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule 

the interview. Other notifications will be sent out via email to 

update you on your application’s status. 

6. If you are offered employment, orientation will be provided. We 

will review details such as what to expect during employment 

and travel information. 

7. The last step is to accept the job, earn money, complete your 

contract, and come back again next year! 

yOUth tO WORk 

The Coastal Villages Youth Leadership Program promotes 

leadership, personal development and citizenship among youth 

ages 14-19 in our member communities. Through various activities 

and achievements, young people learn to accept responsibility, 

gain leadership skills, and serve as role models. Youth will be 

closely mentored by a CVRF staff supervisor, and will be working 

as a team member in their community. CVRF is committed to 

investing in our future through our Youth to Work program. 

Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Youth 

permits will need to be completed by the parent or legal guardian 

of the minor prior to work. 

Benefits offeReD 

• Hourly pay while gaining valuable work experience in the 

summer 

• Positive role model to mentor the youth 

• A fun, rewarding experience 

wHo Can aPPlY? 

In order to qualify for the Youth to Work program: 

• Must be 14-19 years of age 

How to aPPlY 

To fill out an online application, please visit our website at: 

www.coastalvillages.org/careers/job-listings 

The following must be submitted (incomplete submissions will not 

be accepted): 

• Completed request form 

• Personal essay 

• Two references 

ContaCt 

For more information, please contact your local CVRF 

representative or the CVRF main office at 888-795-5151 

intERnships 

Since the beginning of the Community Development Quota 

program, CVRF has provided member residents with internship 

opportunities. The internship program prepares individuals 

for management careers, as well as work experience at various 

levels of interest.



Benefits offeReD to inteRns 

• A competitive internship wage for 10 weeks while gaining 

valuable experience. 

• A bi-monthly stipend for living expenses (dependent on 

performance, attendance and location). 

• Interns receive routine feedback about their performance 

and a mid-term and final performance evaluation. 

wHo Can aPPlY 

• Must be a CVRF community resident (see page 4). 

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited 

school (vocational, trade, college, university) or a recent (3 

months or less) accredited school graduate. 

• Applicants must possess a GPA of at least 2.0, and be in good 

academic standing. 

• Must be a high school graduate or have earned a G.E.D. 

How to aPPlY 

To be considered, the following must be submitted: (incomplete 

submissions will not be accepted) 

• Internship Application 

• Acceptance letter from an accredited school (vocational, 

trade, college, university) or a current letter of good 

academic standing from the school. Recent school graduate 

must provide a copy of the certificate or diploma. 

• Current resume 

• Two references 

• Recent official college transcripts (please submit via email 

or regular mail.) 

iMPoRtant infoRMation 

Interns must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week 

under the supervision of a CVRF manager. Assignments are 

made within a variety of departments and shall not exceed 

40 hours per week during the summer months. If selected to 

participate, you will be required to pass a background check. 


representative or the CVRF main office at 888-795-5151. 

Commercial fishing in Goodnews Bay 

CVRF interns in Anchorage 

Quinhagak YTW employees showing off 

their hard-earned paychecks 

Jerry Tulik and Norman John working on a 

CVRF crab vessel



Welding a boat in the Eek CSC building 

OVERViEW 

CVRF’s Community Development Programs provide long-term 

economic and social benefits to the region. 

Community Service Centers are available for residents’ use for 

various services provided by CVRF in 19 of our 20 communities. 

The Community Service Centers provide residents with 

mechanic/welder services, meeting space, a place to access 

the internet, and a central location to seek further information 

about CVRF jobs, programs, and services. 

CVRF is proud to continue the scholarship program with up 

to $500,000 available for 2013. In addition to the scholarship 

program, CVRF provides another $90,000 in funding for 

training that is 20 weeks or less in duration. 

Residents are encouraged to apply for any of our services to 

help launch a career in the seafood industry. 


1. Community Service Supervisor positions have been 

created to improve operations of each CSC; 

2. CVRF’s People Propel Program was created to provide 

residents with new, safer and more efficient boats, 

outboards, and fishing equipment at discounted prices 

COMMUnity sERViCE CEntERs 

CVRF began building Community Service Centers (CSC) in 

2003 to foster economic opportunity for the residents of the 

CVRF region. CVRF built the first CSC in Scammon Bay in 2003, 

and completed 18 more CSCs through the end of 2011. (see list 

of CSCs on page 17) 

COMMUnity DEVELOpMEnt 

Normal operating hours of the CSCs are Monday-Friday from 

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Some CSCs may be available for customers 

to use during non-normal business hours. Please check in with 

your local CSC staff to request the use of the shop during nonnormal 

operating hours. 

PRiMaRY PURPose 

• Community Service Centers 

• Community Service 

Supervisors/Representatives 

• Mechanic/Welders 

• Safety 

• People Propel 

• Scholarships 

• Training 

• Youth Leadership 

Each CSC is primarily intended to be a multi-use building 

that provides and enhances economic opportunities in the 

community, particularly for fishermen participating in the 

commercial fisheries. Each CSC provides space to maintain, 

repair, service and modify boats, motors, and fishing gear, 

thereby facilitating the participation of fishing families in the 

commercial harvests in the region. The CSCs also provide a 

place for residents to get information about CVRF’s many 

programs and benefits. 

seConDaRY PURPoses 

An important secondary purpose of the CSCs is to allow 

community members to repair and maintain snow machines, 

four-wheelers, sleds, trailers and other equipment critical to 

life in the community. 

The CSCs also provide space for other community-related 

meetings and projects when shop space is available. 

alUMinUM Boat RePaiR/CUstoMiZation 

Repairs - Aluminum boat repair services are provided to 

commercial fishermen and the general public. 

Customization - We can help you improve your fishing boat 

by adding accessories such as hydraulic rollers, side rollers, 

and storage bins, and completing other improvements to make 

your boat more efficient.



The shop can also be used to create aluminum sleds and all-terrain vehicle trailers 

important to off-season subsistence activities. 

sMall engine MaintenanCe/RePaiR 

Our CSC shops are available for maintenance and repair of two-stroke and four - 

stroke motors, particularly outboard motos. All-terrain vehicles, snow-machines, 

chain saws, and small generators can also be worked on. 

WOOD WOrkiNG/CArPENTrY 

The shops are open for use by the general public on a half-day or full-day basis. 

The CSCs have space and tools for woodworking and basic carpentry are available. 

Tools cannot be used or taken out of the CSC by customers. 

Region offiCes 

Community Phone Fax E-mail 

Chefornak 907-867-8303 907-867-8304 csc_chefornak@coastalvillages.org 

Chevak 907-858-7566 907-858-7567 csc_chevak@coastalvillages.org 

Eek 907-536-5301 907-536-5302 csc_eek@coastalvillages.org 

Goodnews Bay 907-967-8338 907-967-8337 csc_goodnewsbay@coastalvillages.org 

Hooper Bay 907-758-4330 907-758-4331 csc_hooperbay@coastalvillages.org 

Kipnuk 907-896-5080 907-896-5081 csc_kipnuk@coastalvillages.org 

Kongiganak 907-557-5300 907-557-5301 csc_kongiganak@coastalvillages.org 

Kwigillingok 907-588-8250 907-588-8251 csc_kwigillingok@coastalvillages.org 

Mekoryuk 907-827-8138 907-827-8139 csc_mekoryuk@coastalvillages.org 

Napakiak 907-589-2300 907-589-2301 csc_napakiak@coastalvillages.org 

Napaskiak 907-737-7016 907-737-7017 csc_napaskiak@coastalvillages.org 

Newtok 907-237-2310 907-237-2311 csc_newtok@coastalvillages.org 

Nightmute 907-647-6252 907-647-6253 csc_nightmute@coastalvillages.org 

Oscarville 907-737-7099 907-737-7017 csc_oscarville@coastalvillages.org 

Quinhagak 907-556-8301 907-556-8300 csc_quinhagak@coastalvillages.org 

Scammon Bay 907-558-5300 907-558-5524 csc_scammonbay@coastalvillages.org 

Toksook Bay 907-427-7300 907-427-7207 csc_toksookbay@coastalvillages.org 

Tuntutuliak 907-256-2200 907-256-2201 csc_tuntutuliak@coastalvillages.org 

Tununak 907-652-6250 907-652-6251 csc_tununak@coastalvillages.org 

CoMMUnitY seRViCe CenteR fee stRUCtURe: 

(Prices as of January 1, 2013) 

Mechanic / Welder Shop rates: 

• M/W – Summer (May – September) $55/hour 

• M/W – Winter (October – April) $50/hour 

• Non CVRF Community Resident – $60/hour, flat rate 

Other Prices: 

• Shop Rental – $40/Day, $20/Half-day 

• Trailer Rental – $40/Day, $20/Half-day 

• Battery Charge – $40/Day, $20/Half-day 

• Parts – Cost of parts plus shipping, with an overall 10% markup 

• Tire Change – $30/Tire 

• Shop Rental for Elders (age 65+) – FREE 

• Oil Change – $30 Flate-rate 

Meeting Space: 

• Free – CVRF Governing Body 

• Free – CVRF Board Member Sponsored 

• Free – Commercial Fisher Meeting 

Chefornak CSC 

Steven White CSC 

Eek 

Hooper Bay CSC 

Kwigillingok CSC 

Fritz Willie CSC 

Napakiak 

Nightmute CSC 

Oscarville Office 

Wassilie Bavilla CSC 

Quinhagak 

Toksook Bay CSC 

Tununak CSC 

Joe Paniyak CSC 

Chevak 

Goodnews Bay CSC 

Tim Samson CSC 

Kipnuk 

Kongiganak CSC 

Newtok Office 

Newtok Shop 

Mekoryuk CSC 

Napaskiak CSC 

Maryann Sundown 

CSC Scammon Bay 

Tuntutuliak CSC



• Free - Elder (65+ yrs and older) 

• Free – Search & Rescue Meeting 

• Free – School Conference / Meeting 

• $55/Day – Other (As requested/Approved) 

inteRnet CafÉs 

CVRF’s Internet Cafés are available for community residents 

who may not have ready access to computers and/or the 

internet. The primary purpose for the computers installed at 

the CSCs is for community residents to: access bank accounts, 

research and apply for employment opportunities; perform 

educational research; apply for scholarships and educational 

opportunities; complete Youth to Work daily task logs; access 

emails; and much more. Online games and improper web sites 

are prohibited. Internet Café usage will supervised at all times. 

ContaCt 

For more information, please contact your nearest CSC staff or 

call 888-795-5151. 

COMMUnity sERViCE sUpERVisORs/ 

REpREsEntatiVEs 

CVRF now has a network of Community Service Supervisors 

(CSS) who are each in charge of the operations and staff of their 

respective CSCs. The Community Service Representatives (CSR) 

provide overall support for the CSCs as well as outreach duties 

and customer service. CVRF also has on-call CSRs to provide 

additional coverage when needed. CSSs and CSRs provide 

direct services and represent CVRF through communication, 

outreach, and promotion of program services. They also 

provide administrative support for Mechanic/Welders. 

MEChaniC/WELDERs 

In each of our CSCs, at least one Mechanic/Welder is 

employed to provide services such as: aluminum boat repairs, 

customization, small-engine repair, and fabrication services. 

They also work to develop customer demand for the rental of 

shop space and nightly bunk rooms to fishers and others. 

MeCHaniC/welDeR offiCes: 

Chefornak Ph: 907-867-8301 

Chevak Ph: 907-858-7564 

Eek Ph: 907-536-5303 

Goodnews Bay Ph: 907-967-8334 

Hooper Bay Ph: 907-758-4148 

Kipnuk Ph: 907-896-5081 

Kongiganak Ph: 907-557-5302 

Kwigillingok Ph: 907-588-8253 

Mekoryuk Ph: 907-827-8039 

Napakiak Ph: 907-589-2302 

Napaskiak Ph: 907-737-7014 

Newtok Ph: 907-237-2310 

Nightmute Ph: 907-647-6252 

Quinhagak Ph: 907-556-8301 

Scammon Bay Ph: 907-558-5523 

Toksook Bay Ph: 907-427-7209 

Tuntutuliak Ph: 907-256-2204 

Tununak Ph: 907-652-6250 

saFEty 

safetY tRaining 

CVRF believes that the safety of our fishermen and residents 

must always come first; therefore, CVRF offers our communities 

annual training in marine safety through our Marine Safety 

Program. These training sessions teach fishermen and 

other residents many important safety measures and the 

basic survival skills needed on the water by commercial and 

subsistence fishers. This training is also important to families 

who boat for travel or recreation. Training is conducted during 

the spring and priority is given to communities with the 

highest number of permit holders. 

We understand that region fishers already know and respect 

traditional knowledge regarding the dangers of their unique 

environment. CVRF and our Marine Safety Trainers hope to 

see more fishers increase their knowledge of marine boating 

safety and wear personal flotation devices (PFD) whenever 

they are at sea. 

PRoCess 

1. Inquire about availability at your local CSC. 

2. Attend training! 

The information provided in this catalog is 

intended to be helpful to our fishermen, but it is 

your responsibility to comply with all applicable 

Coast guard requirements. 

Coast gUaRD RegUlations 

The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 requires all 

commercial fishing vessels operating more than 3 miles from 

shore to successfully complete a mandatory dockside safety 

examination at least once every two years. The new federal 

requirements apply to both USCG documented and state 

registered vessels that commercially fish more than 3 nautical 

miles from shore. Upon successful completion of the exam, 

the vessel owner will be issued a decal by the USCG. The 

requirements went into effect in 2012. It is the responsibility 

of the vessel operators to comply with the new U.S. Coast Guard 

requirements. 

The CVRF Board has again approved to spend $300,000 to 

buy equipment to help our resident commercial fishermen



operate safely and meet Coast Guard requirements. Our goal 

is to promote health and safety in all our communities, and we 

believe fishing operations can be made safer by incorporating 

modern safety equipment and making USCG regulations part 

of the fishing lifestyle. 

Coast gUaRD insPeCtions 

The Coast Guard is planning to travel out to the region this 

summer to conduct boarding inspections of commercial fishing 

boats. Boats will be inspected to ensure compliance with all 

new regulations. CVRF is working with the Coast Guard to 

ensure that all commercial fishers are in compliance. 

Here is what the Coast Guard says; 

The importance of ensuring commercial fishing vessels are 

safe and ready for operation cannot be stressed enough. 

Emergencies on the water can happen at any time and the 

best preparation takes place well before you leave the dock. 

Common deficiencies found include: 

• Insufficient amount of personal flotation devices 

(PFDs) 

• Insufficient Emergency Distress Signals 

• Insufficient amount of fire extinguishers 

• Insufficient Type IV personal flotation device (life 

ring) 

• Lack of Vessel Registrations 

In preparation for this year’s upcoming season, fishermen 

are highly encouraged to utilize the checklist to assist them 

in preparing for the dockside exam. In order to utilize the 

current exemption in place for the Coastal Villages region, 

fishermen must attain the fishing vessel safety decal issued 

by the Coast Guard. 

Coast gUaRD exeMPtions: 

In 2012, the Coast Guard granted certain exemptions to the 

immersion suit and EPIRB requirements for CVRF community 

residents who operate boats 26 feet long or less. Residents 

who operate in boats longer than 26 feet are encouraged to 

contact the Coast Guard for individual exemptions. The Coast 

Guard contact is Kenneth Lawrenson and he can be reached 

at 907-463-2810 or at Kenneth.Lawrenson@uscg.mil. Nonresidents 

will need to each individually apply for exemptions 

from the Coast Guard. 

The following are requirments for CVRF region resident 

salmon, herring, and halibut commercial fishers: 

SALMON / HERRING REQUIREMENTS - Safety Requirements 

for Commercial Salmon/Herring Skiffs of Open Construction, 

Less Than 26-feet in length, Operating Within 3 miles Offshore 

and with 4 or Less Persons Onboard 

• AK Numbers: Valid State Certificate of Number onboard 

the vessel. Block letters and numbers on the forward half 

of the vessel. (For example, AK 1234 AK. This is NOT the 

ADF&G number) Cite: 33 CFR 173 

• PFD’s / Immersion Suits: Coast Guard Approved Immersion 

Suit. On rivers, a Coast Guard Approved Type I, II, III, or V 

PFD (lifejacket) is acceptable. They must each have a Coast 

Guard Approved PFD marker light, with batteries replaced 

annually. They must also be marked with the name of 

the vessel or the name of the owner or the name of the 

person assigned to wear it. Cite: 46 CFR 28.115 **CVRF 

Commercial F/Vs currently have an open exemption 

from the Immersion Suit requirements as noted in the 

U.S. Coast Guard District 17 letter 16731 dated April 19, 

2012. 

• Thowable Floatation Device: One Coast Guard Approved 

Cushion (Type IV PFD) or Ring Life Buoy for vessels 16 to 

26 feet in length. For vessels greater than 26 feet, 1 orange 

ring buoy, 24 inch in diameter with 60 feet of line attached. 

Must be marked with vessel name and at least 31 square 

inches of retro-reflective tape. Cite: 46 CFR 28.115 

• Distress Signals (Flares): Operations within 3 miles shall 

carry any 3 Coast Guard Approved flares. All flares must 

be replaced by their expiration dates. Cite: 46 CFR 28.145 

• Sound Signal: Means of making an efficient sound signal, 

for example, a whistle or canned air horn. Cite 33 USC 

1603, Navigation Rules (Rule 33) 

• Injury Placard: Posted where crew can see it. Available 

from the Coast Guard. Cite: 46 CFR 28.165 

• Navigation Lights: An all-around white light, if operating or 

at anchor between sunset and sunrise. Cite: 33 USC 1620, 

Navigation Rules (Rule 23) 

Note 1: This list is summarized for the Coastal Villages 

Region Fund (CVRF) commercial salmon skiffs of open 

construction less than 26-feet in length, operated within 

3 nautical miles of the Territorial Sea baseline, with less 

than 4 persons onboard. Additional requirements may 

apply to these vessels that operate outside these limits. 

See the applicable Code of Federal Regulations for specific 

applicability and conditions. 

HALIBUT REQUIREMENTS - Safety Requirements for 

Commercial Halibut Skiffs of Open Construction, Less Than 26 

-feet in length, Operating Within 12 miles Offshore and with 4 

or Less Persons Onboard 

• AK Numbers: Valid State Certificate of Number onboard 

the vessel. Block letters and numbers on the forward half 

of the vessel. (For example, AK 1234 AK. This is NOT the 

ADF&G number) Cite: 33 CFR 173 

• PFD’s / Immersion Suits: Coast Guard Approved Immersion 

Suit. On rivers, a Coast Guard Approved Type I, II, III, or V 

PFD (lifejacket) is acceptable. They must each have a Coast 

Guard Approved PFD marker light, with batteries replaced 

annually. They must also be marked with the name of 

the vessel or the name of the owner or the name of the 

person assigned to wear it. Cite: 46 CFR 28.115 **CVRF 

Commercial F/Vs currently have an open exemption 

from the Immersion Suit requirements as noted in the 

U.S. Coast Guard District 17 letter 16731 dated April 19, 

2012. 

• EPIRB: A float free, automatically activated Category 1 406



MHz EPIRB or a manually activated Category 2 406 MHz 

EPIRB. Must be registered through NOAA. Cite: 46 CFR 

25.26 

• Throwable Floatation Device: One Coast Guard Approved 

Cushion (Type IV PFD) or Ring Life Buoy for vessels 16 to 

26 feet in length. For vessels greater than 26 feet, 1 orange 

ring buoy, 24 inch in diameter with 60 feet of line attached. 

Must be marked with vessel name and at least 31 square 

inches of retro-reflective tape. Cite: 46 CFR 28.115 

• Distress Signals (Flares): Operations within 3 NM shall 

carry any 3 Coast Guard Approved flares. For vessels 

operating outside 3NM, different rules apply. All flares 

must be replaced by their expiration dates. Cite: 46 CFR 

28.145 

• Sound Signal: Means of making an efficient sound signal, 

for example, a whistle or canned air horn. Cite 33 USC 


• Injury Placard: Posted where crew can see it. Available 

from the Coast Guard. Cite: 46 CFR 28.165 

• Navigation Lights: An all-around white light, if operating 

or at anchor between sunset and sunrise. Cite: 33 USC 


Note 1: This list is summarized for the Coastal Villages 

Region Fund (CVRF) commercial halibut skiffs of open 

construction less than 26-feet in length, operated within 

3 nautical miles of the Territorial Sea baseline, with less 

than 4 persons onboard. Additional requirements may 

apply to these vessels that operate outside these limits. 

See the applicable Code of Federal Regulations for specific 

applicability and conditions. 

2013 safetY eQUiPMent 

CVRF is providing the following items in 2013: 

1. EPIRBs ($100 deposit required) 

2. PLBs ($100 deposit required) 

3. Immersion suits (boats over 26 feet long) 

4. Lifejackets 

5. Strobe lights 

6. Lifejacket whistles 

7. Reflective tape 

8. Coast Guard approved flares 

seleCtion PRoCess 

1. Have a history of fishing for CVS and be a current CVRF 

resident (See CVRF Residency Overview on page 4). 

2. Inquire with your local CSC about obtaining marine safety 

equipment 

ContaCt 


call 888-795-5151. 

pEOpLE pROpEL 

The new Coastal Villages “People Propel” Program was 

created by the CVRF Board of Directors to meet the demand 

of the residents of our 20 member villages for safer, more fuel 

efficient and environmentally cleaner outboards and boats. 

The People Propel Program will also assist CVRF residents 

in buying new fishing nets and commercial fishing permits. 

By bulk-purchasing boats, motors and nets, CVRF is achieving 

economies of scale and bringing down prices for our residents. 

Additionally, Coastal is contributing CVRF resources to make 

the prices lower. Residents can expect prices for the People 

Propel boats, motors and nets to be significantly below retail 

prices and to include transportation to their villages. Fishing 

permits will not be subsidized, but through the People Propel 

Program low-interest loans will be available to purchase 

permits as well as other equipment available through the 

program. 

The CVRF People Propel Program was launched in 2012 with 

boating safety equipment that was provided to CVRF region 

residents. Through the People Propel Program, Coastal hopes 

to honor all of those from our villages who have lost their lives 

while boating by making boating safer for our residents in the 

future. 

The CVRF Board will decide in July of 2013 the details for the 

second round of People Propel items. 

wHo MaY aPPlY foR PeoPle PRoPel Boats/ 

oUtBoaRDs/nets/PeRMits/loans? 

Only the residents of CVRF’s 20 member villages may apply for 

this program (See the CVRF Residency Policy on page 4). 

The success of the program relies on the ability of the approved 

applicants from the first round to make the regular agreed 

upon payments. Stay tuned for future People Propel catalogs! 

sChOLaRships 

aBoUt tHe sCHolaRsHiP PRogRaM 

The Louis Bunyan Memorial Scholarship program is available 

to assist CVRF residents with reaching their higher education 

and vocational training goals. CVRF encourages residents to 

use this program to enhance their skills for the benefit of the 

CVRF region. 

to QUalifY 

In order to qualify for the scholarship application: 

• Applicants must be a current resident in a CVRF 

community (see the CVRF Residency Policy on page 4) 

• Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an 

accredited school (college or university). 

• Applicants must possess a GPA of at least 2.0, and be in 

good academic standing. 

• Applicants must be a high school graduate or have



earned a G.E.D. 

How to aPPlY 

To be considered, the following must be submitted 

(incomplete submissions will not be accepted): 

• Scholarship application 

• Personal Statement (one page typed) 

– What are your educational and career goals and how 

do you plan to achieve them? 

– What inpsired you to pursue your educational and 

career goals? 

– What will you do to contribute to the community 

upon completion of your educational and career 

goals? 

• Acceptance letter from an accredited college or 

university or a current letter of good academic standing 

from the school. 

• Cost information from the school you are planning to 

attend. 

• Proof of residency from a CVRF community (two 

references). 

• Recent official college transcripts, if currently attending 

college. 

iMPoRtant tiMelines 

• Completed application/checklist due date: Annually, 

May 31st for the Fall Semester 

• Completed application/checklist due date: Annually, 

October 31st for the Spring Semester. 

ContaCt 


representative or the CVRF main office 

tRaining 

CVRF is committed to providing our residents with funding for 

training opportunities that address skills needed in the region. 

ThCVRF training program is intended for residents seeking 

vocational, or trade training lasting from a few days up to 20 

weeks. Training areas include but are not limited to: carpentry, 

electrical, heavy equipment operation, maintenance, welding, 

plumbing, nursing, marine licensing, toyo stove repair, and 

more. 

to QUalifY 

In order to qualify the applicant: 

• Must be accepted into an accredited training program, 

with an acceptance letter 

• Must be a current resident in a CVRF community (see 

CVRF Residency Policy on page 4). 

• Must be a high school graduate or have earned a G.E.D. 

How to aPPlY 

To be considered, the following must be submitted (incomplete 

submissions will not be accepted): 

• Training application 

• Acceptance letter from the training institution 

• Cost information from the school you are planning to 

attend. 

• Current professional resume 

• Proof of residency from a CVRF community resident (two 

references) 

iMPoRtant tiMelines 

• Complete application packet due date: 30 days prior to 

the first day of training. 

• Final selection: CVRF will notify you if your funding is 

approved at least 14 business day prior to the 1st day of 

training 

ContaCt 


representative or call 888-795-5151. 

yOUth LEaDERship 

The Coastal Villages Youth Leadership program promotes 

leadership, personal development, and citizenship among 

youth in the communities. Through various activities and 

achievements, young people learn to accept responsibility, 

gain leadership skills, and serve as role models for younger 

children. 

The Youth Leadership program supports many projects and 

activities including: community clean-ups, energy saving 

initiatives, fundraising, and more. 

PRoCess 

1. Submit completed request form (request a copy from your 

local CSC office). 

2. Requests are approved by Coastal based on necessity/ 

number of people benefitted, and budget constraints. 

ContaCt 


call 888-795-5151.



OVERViEW 

Various Community Support Programs are available for 

communities and residents to further efforts of economic and 

social development. 

CVRF provides advances for fishers who might not have 

the starting capital to begin the commercial fishing season. 

Residents who qualify should contact their CSC staff for further 

information regarding this program. 

CVRF has committed up to $250,000 for Collaborative Applied 

Research in 2013, making CVRF the largest non-government 

contributor to salmon research on the Kuskokwim Bay and 

River. 


1. Fisher Advance limits are up to $1,000. This was a 

change made in 2012 (Up from $500 in years prior) 

2. Changes were made to the Funeral Assistance 

Program (see page 23) 

3. Changes were made to the Community Discretionary 

Fund Program (see page 24 for more information) 

COMMUnity sUppORt 

COMMERCiaL FishER aDVanCEs 

• Commercial Fisher Advances 

• Tax Assistance 

• Collaborative Applied Research 

• Funeral Assistance 

• Community Web Pages 

• Community Discretionary Fund 

A Mekoryuk resident receiving free tax 

assistance courtesy of CVRF and ABDC 

The Fishermen Advance Program is available to commercial 

fishing permit holders who deliver to CVS. Advance amounts 

are based on a fisherman’s two year average earnings history. 

Payment of the advance will be collected by deducting 50% of 

each CVS fish ticket until repaid in full. 

To purchase items for the fishing season, CVS will send a 

check in the amount that a fisher has been approved for. The 

maximum for an advance is up to $1,000 for salmon, halibut 

and herring commercial fishers. Any request beyond $1,000 

requires review and approval by the Anchorage office. 

eligiBle sUPPlies anD geaR 

salmon: web for gill nets, lead lines, cork lines, twine, anchors, 

buoys, rope, and other items associated with the commercial 

gill net fishery for salmon. 

Halibut: ground line, hooks, snaps, swivels, gangens, gaff 

hooks, rod and reels, weights, and other items associated with 

the commercial halibut fishery. 

Herring: web for gill nets, lead lines, cork lines, twine, anchors, 

buoys, rope, and other items associated with commercial



herring fishing. 

general: gasoline, motor oil, outboard motor parts, vessel 

supplies, and other supplies associated with commercial 

fishing. 

Exceptions to the eligible supply and gear list or requests 

exceeding the maximum advance amount of $1,000 require 

approval from the General Manager of Coastal Villages 

Seafoods. 

PRoCess 

1. Contact your CSC staff about an advance 

2. The CSC staff will refer to the list of approved amounts 

for the fisher and communicate the maximum approved 

advance amount 

3. Fisher gathers quotes/pricing for goods up to the 

approved amount 

4. Fisher completes/submits the Fisherman Advance 

Application and includes all pricing documentation 

5. Fisher fills out direct deposit form to have advance 

and future fish tickets put directly into their account 

(payment via pay card or check is available) 

6. CSC staff reviews for accuracy and submits to the 

Coastal main office 

7. After final approval, payment will be processed and 

notification mailed to the originating CSC staff for 

distribution to the fisher 

ContaCt 

For more information, please contact your nearest CSC staff or 

call 888-795-5151. 

taX assistanCE 

Each year, CVRF funds the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance 

Program (VITA), which is provided by the Alaska Small 

Business Development Center (ABDC) and University of Alaska 

Anchorage. Through this program, students in the accounting 

field and business professors are sent to all CVRF communities 

to provide tax preparation assistance at no cost to residents. 

PRoCess 

1. Your local CSC staff will post the schedule for ABDC 

preparers visiting your community. 

2. Bring the following: 

• Social Security card for yourself, your spouse, and all 

dependents 

• State or Tribal issued ID 

• Forms W2, 1099, and all other tax forms received 

• Your last year’s tax return (for new clients) 

ContaCt 

For scheduled dates, contact your nearest CSC staff. For tax 

information, please contact ABDC at 800-478-3474. 

COLLaBORatiVE appLiED REsEaRCh 

CVRF has been working with the Alaska Department of Fish 

and Game on several different salmon studies. CVRF has 

supplied funding and interns to investigate where salmon 

go to spawn, the conditions and characteristics of northern 

Pacific salmon, and the biological condition of the rivers and 

streams in the CVRF area. All of these projects help Fish and 

Game determine when and how much salmon can be caught in 

commercial openers. 

FUnERaL assistanCE 

The responsibility that comes with the passing of a family 

member can be financially and emotionally overwhelming. 

Coastal Villages, though not required to participate in this very 

sensitive area as a CDQ management organization, does extend 

its support to the residents of our member communities. 

fUneRal assistanCe PoliCY 

The Funeral Assistance program provides region residents 

with funding to help alleviate the costs of the funeral. 

Should the final resting place of the deceased be in one of 

CVRF’s 20 member villages, Coastal Villages will contribute 

up to $500 for funeral feast expenses and up to $500 for 

transportation/other expenses relating to the funeral. Funds 

for feast assistance will be distributed directly to a local vendor. 

Transportation and other costs will be handled separately. 

PRoCess 

1. The CVRF governing body or the CVRF CSC staff must 

submit a request with detailed information and budget. 

2. If approved, the purchase order will be faxed to the local 

vendor for purchase. Transportation/other will be 

handled individually. A copy will be sent to the CVRF 

governing body. 

ContaCt 

For more information, please contact Coastal Villages at 888- 

795-5151. 

COMMUnity WEB pagEs 

Coastal provides community web pages for all 20 of our 

member communities. The CSC staff will post bulletins 

and announcements on the web pages for events in their 

communities. 

Residents may also submit photos that represent their 

community in a positive way or show how CVRF has made 

a positive impact in their lives. Coastal is always looking for 

images to publish in our newsletters, calendars, and other 

printed materials. If you share your photos on our website, you 

may be contacted by Coastal Villages about using your photo in



Coastal’s next publication! 

PRoCess 

1. Go to www.coastalvillages.org and click on the name of 

your community from the list near the bottom on the 

web page. 

2. Click the Submit Your Own Photo button located under 

the Community Photos section on the right side on the 

web page. 

3. Click the Browse... button to open a dialogue box that 

will allow you to navigate to your photo file’s location on 

the computer. Select the photo you want to upload to the 

web page, and then click the Open button to close the 

window. 

4. Fill out the form fields with your information. All fields 

are required, so you will need to complete them all to be 

able to upload your image. 

5. Click the Submit button at the bottom of the web page. 

All photo submissions are subject to an approval process 

prior to being published on the website. 

ContaCt 

If you need assistance uploading a photo to your community’s 

web page, please ask your nearest CSC staff, or call 888-795- 

5151. 

COMMUnity DisCREtiOnaRy FUnD 

A primary goal of the CDQ Program and CVRF is to promote 

sustainable economic development in our villages using 

earnings from the Bering Sea. CVRF strives specifically to 

provide Work, Fish and Hope to our residents. CVRF is not 

meant to be a granting agency or to replace government 

assistance programs or to offset the operating costs of tribal 

and city organizations. The CVRF Discretionary Fund is 

intended to help CVRF governing bodies with community and 

economic projects that are consistent with the CDQ Program 

and that might not otherwise be able to happen. 

The Discretionary Program was created by the CVRF Board 

of Directors in 2012 to increase and replace funds previously 

being provided through the “CDQ Project Fund” and the CVRF 

Pollock Provides Heating Oil and Elder Parka programs. 

Village governing bodies are encouraged to use Discretionary 

Program funds in the same spirit as the CVRF programs that 

have been replaced. 

For 2013, the CVRF Board has approved $1.85 million for the 

Discretionary Program. The Discretionary Program funds 

are allocated among CVRF’s 20 member villages based on 

the following formula: thirty percent (30%) of the funds are 

provided as a base amount equally divided among CVRF’s 20 

member villages; and seventy percent (70%) of the funds are 

allocated based on each CVRF member village’s population as 

measured by Alaska Permanent Fund data. 

Important changes for 2013 are as follows: 

1) 2012 Discretionary Program funds must be fully 

expended and properly reported before 2013 funds can 

be disbursed: 

a) A financial report and full documentation (receipts, 

bank records) must be submitted to CVRF as soon as 

possible for all 2012 funds. 

b) A receipt for the transfer of any remaining 2012 

funds to a local search and rescue group and/or a 

local youth program must be submitted. 

c) These requirements apply only to the initial 2012 

funds and not the 2012 bonus funds which are to be 

addressed as part of the 2013 Discretionary Program 

fund requirements. 

2) The following must be submitted by the governing body 

to CVRF before 2013 Discretionary Program funds can be 

disbursed: 

a) 2013 Resolution: A fully executed 2013 CVRF 

Discretionary Program Resolution 

b) 2013 Agreement: A fully executed 2013 CVRF 

Discretionary Program Agreement 

3) Before spending any of the 2013 CVRF Discretionary 

Program funds, the governing body must submit a 

Project Plan (using a form provided by CVRF) for each 

project for which funds are being spent. Discretionary 

Program funds may not be spent on a project unless a 

Project Plan has first been submitted to CVRF. 

4) The governing body will prepare and approve a 

Project Report using the report form for every 2013 

Discretionary Program project and every 2012 Bonus 

Discretionary Program project that receives funds and 

submit the Project Report to CVRF upon the project’s 

completion; 

The governing body must submit quarterly financial 

transaction details to CVRF by the following dates 

during 2013 which must include full documentation of 

all expenditures/transactions and full details to CVRF’s 

reasonable satisfaction for the 2012 “bonus” funds and 

2013 Discretionary funds: 

a) The quarterly reports will be due on the following 

dates: 

I. April 15, 2013 

II. July 15, 2013 

III. October 15, 2013 

IV. January. 15, 2014 

The financial transaction for each project, will have 

attached: 

I. Itemized project budget- all receipts for the



quarter must add up to the budget 

II. Proof of Receipt- which state the transaction 

date, payable from and payable to, and the 

amount (copies of actual checks or statements 

which show proof will be accepted) 

5) By January 14, 2014, the Governing Body agrees to 

donate all unspent 2013 Discretionary Program funds 

and all unspent 2012 Bonus Discretionary Program 

funds to local search and rescue and/or to local 

established youth programs. 

the main 2013 resolution guidelines are as follows: 

Now therefore be it resolved that our village wishes to 

participate in the 2013 CVRF Discretionary Program and 

agrees to the following: 

1. To sign the 2013 Discretionary Program Agreement 

(Agreement) and abide by its requirements 

2. To complete and approve a Project Plan and Project 

Report for every project and submit both to CVRF in 

accordance with the Agreement; 

3. To submit quarterly reports to CVRF as required by the 

Agreement; 

4. To donate any unspent 2013 funds and unspent 2012 

bonus funds to local search and rescue and/or local 

youth program(s) by January 14, 2014; and 

5. To select recipients of Discretionary Program benefits 

(such as heating oil and/or Elder assistance in a fair, 

unbiased manner and not to select CVRF employees.) 

aCCePtaBle Uses of fUnDs 

CVRF Discretionary Program projects must benefit the 

Governing Body’s village and residents, must be consistent 

with the purposes of the CDQ Program and CVRF’s tax exempt 

purpose, and must adhere to the Agreement. Participation in 

the federal CDQ Program is based solely on residency in a CDQ 

village, not on race, tribal membership, religious affiliation, 

being a shareholder, or other qualification. CVRF Discretionary 

Program funds should therefore benefit residents of the village 

without these kinds of qualifications or limitations. CVRF 

uses the same tests as the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend 

(PFD) Program to determine residency. The purposes of the 

CDQ Program are to support economic development, alleviate 

poverty, provide economic and social benefits, and achieve 

sustainable and diversified local economies. In the past, CVRF 

Discretionary Program funds have been used for the following: 

A. Heating oil for households in need of a helping hand; 

B. Programs that benefit Elders, including heating oil and 

parka programs; 

C. Trail survival shelters and markers; 

D. Community building renovations; 

E. Community clean up events; 

F. Dump site renovations; 

G. Boardwalk construction; 

H. Law enforcement support and supplies; 

I. Community celebrations including Potlatches and July 4 

activities; 

J. Public information coordination; 

K. Tribal COPS support; 

L. Community planning; 

M. Community facility development; and 

N. Leverage for matching funds for the above. 

CVRF Discretionary funds may be used for other projects as 

well. New ideas are encouraged and CVRF is available any time 

to discuss potential projects. 

ContaCt 

For more information about the Community Discretionary 

Funding Program, please contact your local CVRF Governing 

Body (see page 9), your local CSC staff, or call 888-795-5151. 

2013 Discretionary Fund Budget 

Community Base $ Pop. $ Total $ 

Chefornak $27,750 $69,455 $97,205 

Chevak $27,750 $136,543 $164,293 

Eek $27,750 $47,045 $74,795 

Goodnews Bay $27,750 $33,962 $61,712 

Hooper Bay $27,750 $178,160 $205,910 

Kipnuk $27,750 $96,596 $124,346 

Kongiganak $27,750 $63,052 $90,802 

Kwigillingok $27,750 $54,005 $81,755 

Mekoryuk $27,750 $28,255 $56,005 

Napakiak $27,750 $49,551 $77,301 

Napaskiak $27,750 $59,572 $87,322 

Newtok $27,750 $51,499 $79,249 

Nightmute $27,750 $37,581 $65,331 

Oscarville $27,750 $9,882 $37,632 

Platinum $27,750 $9,186 $36,936 

Quinhagak $27,750 $96,457 $124,207 

Scammon Bay $27,750 $78,780 $106,530 

Toksook Bay $27,750 $86,435 $114,185 

Tuntutuliak $27,750 $60,129 $87,879 

Tununak $27,750 $48,855 $76,605 

TOTAL $555,000 $1,295,000 $1,850,000



CVRF Board meeting in Chefornak 

OVERViEW 

Coastal understands the importance of community 

involvement in the development and delivery of programs and 

services for the benefit of the region. Our CSC staff are always 

available for residents to approach and inquire about any of 

our programs and services. We also have a newly updated 

website, a company facebook page, twitter account, quarterly 

newsletters, annual reports, company videos, and this benefits 

catalog to provide additional information. 

We encourage residents to provide input on our current 

programs and services, as well as ideas for new programs and 

services to better serve the region. Get involved, take action, 

and help us provide a better future for our future generations. 


1. CVRF can no longer choose to tolerate the injustice 

caused by the inequitable CDQ fish allocations. CVRF 

residents who want MORE benefits provided in the 

region are encouraged to take up the issue and urge 

Congress to make changes to the current allocations 

so that all CDQ residents benefit equally from the 

Program. 

2. CVRF is always looking for new ideas on how to 

bring economic benefits to the region. Residents are 

encouraged to get involved and provide new ideas. 

3. CVRF has a new company facebook page at www. 

facebook.com/CoastalVillagesRegionFund and a 

twitter account at www.twitter.com/CoastalVillages. 

Check us out and like our facebook page and become a 

follower on twitter. 

COMMUnity inVOLVEMEnt 

CDQ aLLOCatiOn inEQUitiEs 

faiR alloCations foR all CDQ ResiDents 

Approximately 28,000 residents reside in the 65 communities 

participating in the CDQ Program. CVRF serves 20 of the 65 

communities and approximately 1/3 of the total population of 

CDQ residents. Coastal’s ability to provide programs like the 

many listed in this catalog comes directly from our Bering Sea 

Pollock, cod, and crab earnings. Coastal is seeking equitable 

allocations in the Program so that the residents of our 20 

member villages will receive an equal share of CDQ Pollock, 

cod, and crab rather than the reduced shares we currently 

receive. With equitable CDQ allocations, CVRF will be able to 

do even more programs like the People Propel Program in the 

future. 

ContaCt 

For more information and/or to get involved, see page 6 of this 

catalog. 

CVRF anD thE REgiOn 

RegUlatoRY/legislatiVe affaiRs 

Coastal participates in fisheries management meetings and 

analyzes their impact to economic development in the CVRF 

region. As a stakeholder in the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands 

groundfish and crab fisheries, CVRF participates in various 

fishery regulatory meetings including: 

• North Pacific Fishery Management Council 

• Groundfish Plan Team 

• Crab Plan Team 

• State of Alaska, Board of Fisheries 

• CDQ Allocation Inequities 

• Regulatory/Legislative Affairs 

• Voter Registrations 

• Local/Region Meetings 

• Newsletters/Annual Reports 

• Company Website 

• Company Videos 

• Support CVRF & CDQ 

• New Ideas



• International Pacific Halibut Commission 

• Salmon Bycatch Working Group 

• Rural Outreach Committee 

loCal/Region Meetings 

Coastal’s CSC staff are asked to attend local and region meetings 

to represent the company. They report Coastal’s activities to 

the community and report the community’s activities to the 

company. 

newsletteRs/annUal RePoRts 

Coastal’s quarterly newsletters and annual reports provide 

up-to-date information to residents about the company. 

Residents who wish to be added to the mailing list should call 

888-795-5151 or can obtain an electronic copy online at www. 

coastalvillages.org/about-us/newsroom. 

COMPANY WEBSiTE/FACEBOOk/TWiTTEr 

The Coastal Villages website provides residents with 

information about the company as a whole, and about events 

happening in our communities. Our current Board of Directors 

and Staff are listed on the website as well as a variety of other 

information about Coastal. CVRF also has a facebook page at 

www.facebook.com/CoastalVillagesRegionFund and a twitter 

account at www.twiter.com/CoastalVillages. 

CoMPanY ViDeos 

Videos are a great tool for providing a clearer understanding 

of the growing opportunities and services provided by Coastal. 

We have released a handful of videos to date and have the 

capability to develop more for future functions. 

sUPPoRt CVRf anD CDQ 

As western Alaska’s communities gain ownership in the 

Bering Sea fisheries through the CDQ Program, our thoughts, 

ideas, and opinions are increasingly called upon in fishery 

management decisions. Before you consider taking action, 

we encourage you to contact your local CVRF representative 

or the CVRF main office at 888-795-5151 to get all relevant 

information as management decisions may adversely impact 

CDQ benefits for our communities. CVRF will try to provide 

you with unbiased, accurate information. 

CVRF encourages you to contribute by voicing your support 

for CVRF and the CDQ program to the North Pacific Fishery 

Management Council (NPFMC) and the Alaska Board of 

Fisheries (BOF). CVRF’s participation in the Bering Sea 

provides our 20 member communities an opportunity to fish 

and work, thereby generating hope for our residents! All of 

the programs in this catalog are paid for with earnings from 

the Bering Sea, particularly the Bering Sea pollock fishery. 

It is important to fully understand all the information and 

consequences of decisions before taking actions that could 

affect Bering Sea fisheries. 

PRoCess 

1. Contact CVRF if you would like to know more about an 

issue. 

2. Write or fax your public comment to NPFMC or BOF (do not 

e-mail): 

North Pacific Fishery Management Council 

605 West 4th, Suite 306 

Anchorage, AK 99501-2252 

Ph: 907-278-2809 Fax: 907-271-2817 

Boards Support Section 

Alaska Department of Fish and Game 

PO Box 115526 

Juneau, AK 99811 

Fax: 907-465-6094 

nEW iDEas 

CVRF’s success is measured by its ability to provide 

opportunities for our residents to fish and work. As we work to 

continue, modify, or add to our programs, we hope you will take 

the time to contribute your input about how we can improve 

our ability to provide these opportunities and maximize their 

value to residents. 

PRoCess 

1. Submit recommendations to your local CSC staff. 

ContaCt 


call 888-795-5151. 

Alaska’s Senator Lisa Murkowski with CVRF’s Chevak Board 

representative Skye-Michael Chayalkun

Coastal Villages Board of Directors 

Paul Tulik, President Nightmute 

James Akerelrea, Vice President Scammon Bay 

John O. Mark, Secretary Quinhagak 

Evan S. Evan, Treasurer Goodnews Bay 

John Andy, Executive Board Member Newtok 

Joe Avugiak, Executive Board Member Chefornak 

Felix Albert, Executive Board Member Tununak 

Skye Chayalkun Chevak 

Walter Brown Eek 

Eric Olson, Sr. Hooper Bay 

George Chuckwuk Kipnuk 

Ralph Kiunya, Sr. Kongiganak 

Andrew Kiunya Kwigillingok 

Edward Kiokun Mekoryuk 

Richard Jung Napakiak 

Helen Kaganak Napaskiak 

Frank Berezkin Oscarville 

Henry Williams Platinum 

Harry Tulik Toksook Bay 

Gabriel Olick Tuntutuliak 

Main Office Staff 

Morgen Crow Executive Director 

Trevor McCabe Operations Director 

Angie Pinsonneault Business Development Director 

Karen Leman Director of Fiscal Services 

Joel Cladouhos Alaska Sales Manager 

Monique Henriksen Community Services Manager 

Bob Marguez M/W Serivce Coordinator 

Lenore Kairaiuak Executive Administrator 

Alyse Lincoln Executive Assistant 

Katherine Ellanak Administrative Assistant 

Melanie Ivanoff Administrative Assistant 

Dawson Hoover Communications Coordinator 

Marlene Minnette Communications Specialist 

Troy Wilkinson Quota Manager 

Rose Kelly-Grewe Human Resource Manager 

Kimberly Slifer Recruiting/Hiring Supervisor 

Linda Troutman Benefits Administrator 

Andrew Heater Safety Manager 

Carolyn George HR Assistant 

Floretta Nanalook HR Assistant 

Nick Souza CVS General Manager 

Danielle Zeedar Sales & Logistics Specialist 

Yvonne Jackson CVS Office Manager 

Mandy Ramsay Assistant Controller 

Desiree Kamuyu AP/Cash Manager 

Steven Williams Fisheries Accounting Manager 

Luz Preciado-Mendez Accounting Manager 

Laurie Bruce Payroll Lead 

Jennifer Carlisle-Little Payroll Lead 

Andyn Gunlik Staff Accountant 

Sophie Gentz Fisheries Accounting Specialist 

Janice Hubbard AP Specialist 

Paul Parka AP Specialist 

Terri Gunter AP Specialist 

Lisa Brady AP Specialist 

Leah Middleton AR Specialist 

Ledwina Beaver Payroll Specialist 

Eric Deakin IT Manager 

Peter Speaks Network Administrator 

Albert Beaver III Technology Support Specialist 

Cathleen Jimmie Purchasing Assistant 

Chadwick Shavings Facilities Maintenance 

Ken Tippett CVP General Manager 

Mike Coleman Sales Manager 

Lorena Rosenberger Logistics Manager 

Liz Symonds Purchasing Manger/Vessel Logistics 

Brooke Strommen CVP HR Manager 

Pamela Fitch Vessel Support Specialist 

Tatyanna Drakulovic Vessel Support Specialist 

John Brender Senior Port Engineer 

John Saam Network Engineer 

711 H Street, Suite 200 

Anchorage, Alaska 99501 

907.278.5151 | Fax: 278.5150 

Community Service Center Staff 

NAME COMMUNITY 

Jonathan Lewis Chefornak 

Janet Erik Chefornak 

Latesia Wiseman Chefornak 

Jimmy Larson Chefornak 

Byron Lincoln Chefornak 

Walter Lewis Chefornak 

Richard Tuluk Chevak 

Dayna Nash Chevak 

Michelle Night Chevak 

Norman Pingayak Chevak 

Jeremy Tuluk Chevak 

Theodore Brown Eek 

Leona Petluska Eek 

Jackie Petluska Eek 

Carl Paul Jr. Goodnews Bay 

Esther Fox Goodnews Bay 

Albert Toniak Goodnews Bay 

Larry Small Goodnews Bay 

Steven Stone Hooper Bay 

Cheryl Smart Hooper Bay 

Paul Joe Jr. Hooper Bay 

Charlie Tall Hooper Bay 

Noel Tall Hooper Bay 

Patrick Andrew Kipnuk 

Carol Anaver Kipnuk 

Shannon Fox Kipnuk 

Nathan Dock Kipnuk 

Deloras Lozano Kongiganak 

Elizabeth David Kongiganak 

Joe Joseph Kongiganak 

Benjamin Lozano Kongigank 

Staci Igkurak Kwigillingok 

Emma Kiunya Kwigillingok 

Ingrid Charlie Kwigillingok 

Herman Beaver Kwigillingok 

Beatrice Olrun-Kiokun Mekoryuk 

Marianne Williams Mekoryuk 

Lindgren Mathlaw Mekoryuk 

Joel John Mekoryuk 

Lloyd Black Napakiak 

Kristina Nelson Napakiak 

Franki Phillip Napakiak 

Patrick Black Napakiak 

Justin Hooper Napaskiak 

Fannie Steven Napaskiak 

Teddy Sipary Napaskiak 

Lisa Charles Newtok 

Adeline Charles Newtok 

Andruska Carl Newtok 

Jason Andy Newtok 

Sandra Tulik Nightmute 

Jennifer Anthony Nightmute 

Isadore Anthony Nightmute 

Elliot Tulik Nightmute 

Nastasia Larson Oscarville 

Mary Hill Quinhagak 

Timothy Sherman Quinhagak 

Cynthia Beebe Quinhagak 

Emma Guest Quinhagak 

Timothy Kelly Quinhagak 

Adolph Pleasant Quinhagak 

George Smith Scammon Bay 

Abraham Rivers Scammon Bay 

Dora Charlie Scammon Bay 

Jacob Rivers Scammon Bay 

Clifford Kaganak Scammon Bay 

Florence Therchik Toksook Bay 

Xavier Tulik Toksook Bay 

Emil Amik Toksook Bay 

Thomas Julius Toksook Bay 

John White Toksook Bay 

Robert Enoch Tuntutuliak 

Charlie Andrew Tuntutuliak 

Edward Enoch Tuntutuliak 

George Hooper Jr. Tununak 

Janet Mute Tununak 

Marjorie Post Tununak 

Harry Lincoln Tununak 

Jimmy Inakak Tununak 

CVRF Board and Staff list as of 5/1/2013

Coastal Villages

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