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OCTOBER 2010
Alaska Native corporations
come together in unprecedented
political effort to help
Lisa Murkowski.................................. 1
President’s letter............................ 2
voting instructions......................... 3
SHAREHOLDER
NEWS
KONIAG, INC.
VisioN: Cultural Pride, Corporate Excellence. MISSION: To sustain growth and provide increasing dividends while celebrating community and culture.
Alaska Native corporations join forces
to support Sen. Murkowski reelection
Anchorage, AK – In an unprecedented move for Koniag,
Inc., the company joined a growing show of support for Sen.
Lisa Murkowski. The group, led by Alaska Native regional
corporations, formed an independent campaign organization
called Alaskans Standing Together. Alaskans Standing
Together is an effort to reject the influence of outsiders who
sole interest in Alaska is to snatch a U.S. Senate seat.
“We have become increasingly
concerned about the unprecedented
amount of outside money being spent to
influence this election and believe it’s
time for Alaskan voices to be heard”
- Will Anderson
Your vote
gives you
the power
to keep our
communities
moving
forward.
Alaskans Standing Together was started with the collective
support of Alaska Native regional corporations which
represent more than 100,000 Native Alaskan shareholders and
descendants. The group seeks to raise money and support,
educate Alaskans about the important issues facing Alaska
and encourage Senator Murkowski supporters to learn the few
simple rules about writing in a candidate’s name on a ballot.
“We have become increasingly concerned about the
unprecedented amount of outside money being spent to
influence this election and believe it’s time for Alaskan voices
www.AlaskansStandingTogether.org
Write in Lisa Murkowski for U.S. Senate –
and remember to fill in that oval.
Paid for by Alaskans Standing Together - www.alaskansstandingtogether.org -
and not authorized by any Candidate or Candidate’s Committee.
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President’s Message
By will anderson, president/ceo
Thanks you for taking the time to read this special edition of our Shareholder newsletter.
Never before has Koniag, Inc. become involved in state or federal political elections, but
given what is at state in this year’s U.S. Senate election, our Board and management team felt
compelled to become involved.
Koniag, Inc. supports Sen. Lisa Murkowski in her write-in campaign for a number of reasons.
Sen. Murkowski has proven she is a friend and advocate for the Alaska Native community and
rural Alaska. She has the experience, respect and clout in Congress to be an effective voice for
all Alaskans. That is why we, as a corporation, are backing Sen. Murkowski and ask that you
consider supporting her write-in campaign.
While Sen. Murkowski possesses the ability to work across party lines with a balanced
focus on what’s best for Alaska, her opponents in the senate race are either inexperienced or
extreme. For instance, the republican candidate, Joe Miller, has said he would like to abolish
the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program which allows Alaska Native corporations to
gain special access to federal contracts. Koniag, Inc. has effectively used the program to boost
revenues, dividends and scholarships for Shareholders and descendents. We think Mr. Miller’s
views are extreme and could have a significant negative impact on our corporation. We are
also concerned about his views on Subsistence and his lack of support for a Rural Priority.
The democratic candidate, Scott McAdams, has more reasonable views and appears to be
a friend of the Native community. However, Mr. McAdams lacks the experience of Sen.
Murkowski and the clout she has accrued over the past eight years. Sen. Murkowski sits on the
Appropriations Committee, an important assignment that can effectively help direct federal
dollars to important infrastructure projects in Alaska. Sen. Murkowski also is the ranking
member on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, another key position to
represent the interests of Alaska. If Mr. McAdams becomes our senator he will be a freshman
with little influence. Alaska would also become the state with the least seniority in Congress.
For all of the reasons outlined above, Koniag believes this election is one of the most important
in our state’s history. That is why Koniag joined other regional corporations in forming
Alaskans Standing Together, an independent campaign committee set up to support Lisa
Murkowski’s candidacy. As you carefully consider the candidates in this year’s U.S. Senate
race, we ask you to give thought to who would best represent the interests of Koniag, the Native
community and all of Alaska. We believe Lisa Murkowski is that candidate and we ask you to
help us by writing in Lisa Murkowski on the ballot. And, remember you have to fill in the oval.
Sincerely,
Will Anderson
Lisa is our friend.
Senator Lisa Murkowski has fought hard for us these past eight
years, which is why so many Native groups have stepped forward
to endorse her.
She has been a leading voice on federal issues that impact rural
Alaska and secured money for airport improvements, sea walls,
public safety and new health facilities.
It is critical that we have a senator with the experience to bring
home Alaska’s fair share.
Write in Lisa Murkowski for U.S. Senate – and remember to fill in that oval.
Paid for by Alaskans Standing Together and not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. Contact us at www.alaskansstandingtogether.org. P.O. Box 243454, Anchorage, AK 99524. 907-222-0770.
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early voting instructions
Beginning 15 days prior to the election, and continuing through
Election Day, voters may vote:
• Early at a Regional Elections Office in the jurisdiction where
the voter is registered. Regional offices are located in Juneau,
Anchorage, Wasilla, Fairbanks and Nome.
• In-person absentee at any Regional Elections Office or absentee
voting location.
What is the difference between in-person
voting and early absentee voting?
When voting early, the voter’s eligibility to vote is verified at the time
of voting through the Division of Elections statewide voter registration
system. A voter is eligible to vote early if the voter is voting at the
Regional Elections Office where the voter is registered and if the voter’s
registration record is active and current. Early voting is available only
during Primary, General and Statewide Special Elections. Since the
voter’s eligibility to vote could be verified, the voter simply signs a
certificate and the voted ballot is placed directly into the ballot box.
When voting in-person absentee, the voter’s eligibility to vote is verified
after the voter is issued a ballot. In-person absentee voting is available
at each Regional Elections Office and at many absentee voting
locations throughout the state. Since the voter’s eligibility could not be
verified at the time of voting, the voter’s voted ballot is placed inside
an absentee voting envelope prior to being placed in the ballot box.
When do early and in-person absentee
voting sites open?
Most early vote and in-person absentee voting sites open 15 days
before Election Day and remain open through Election Day. Times and
dates may vary depending on the location and/or community.
Locate an Early Vote and In-Person Voting Location near you.
What ballots are available at each site?
Some voting sites will have ballots for all 40 house districts, some
will have ballots for a single district and some will have ballots for
multiple districts at one location.
When are early and in-person absentee
ballots counted?
The Division of Elections counts all early and in-person absentee ballots
that are eligible to be counted from election night through up to 15
days after the election. The dates and times when early and in-person
absentee ballots are counted will be determined prior to each election.
For a polling place near you visit: www.elections.alaska.gov/vi_ea_ev_site_genr.php
voting instructions
Lisa’s name will not appear on the ballot
but it’s easy to vote for her.
How To VOTE:
1 Under the United States Senator section,
find the “Write-in” line
2 Write in “Lisa Murkowski”
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2
3 Fill in the oval
4 Vote the rest of the ballot
Voting in Alaska is EASY and in these historic times, your vote
counts more than ever before. Don’t miss out!
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Polls open Election Day
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 2
If you have questions, or to find out where to vote,
call 1-888-383-8683.
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OCTOBER 2010
KONIAG, INC.
194 Alimaq Dr.,
Kodiak, Alaska 99615
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chris A. Johnson, Chairman
Michael Pestrikoff, Vice Chairman
Richard Frost, Secretary
Ronald Unger, Treasurer
Perry Eaton, Director
Lois Fields, Director
M. Brent Parsons, Director
Conrad Peterson, Director
Linda Suydam, Director
STAFF
Will Anderson, President & CEO
James Erikson, Executive Vice President & CFO
Debbie Lukin, Senior Vice President, Corporate & Shareholder Services
Charlie Powers, Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Celina Morris, Director of Treasury and Risk Management
Todd Allen, Vice President, Human Resources
Sharon Beeson, Corporate Tax Director
Leon Backa, Director of Internal Audit
Jacqueline Madsen, Shareholder Relations Manager
Chuck Reft, Manager, Lands & Natural Resources
Sonny Vinberg, Project Manager, Lands & Resources
Frederick Katelnikoff, Office/Field Technician
Cheryl Christofferson, Executive Assistant
LaToya Lukin, Shareholder Records Coordinator
Melinda Cortez, Administrative Assistant
Kimberly Holmes, Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
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to be heard,” said Will Anderson, President of Alaskans
Standing Together and Chairman of the ANCSA Regional
Association.
“We are Alaskans who have a huge stake in the future of
Alaska. We know the importance of having a strong economy,
respect for one another and having a team in Washington with
the experience and clout that can represent our regions. Lisa
Murkowski is the clear choice in the race for U.S. Senate.”
Alaskans Standing Together is an independent expenditure
committee formed under the rules of the Federal Election
Commission. The committee is not affiliated in any way with
the Lisa Murkowski Campaign. The organizations coming
together to create Alaskans Standing Together include:
• Ahtna, Incorporated
• Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
• Bristol Bay Native Corporation
• Bering Straits Native Corporation
• Calista Corporation
• Chugach Alaska Corporation
• Cook Inlet Region, Inc.
• Doyon, Limited
• Koniag, Incorporated
• NANA Regional Corporation
• Sealaska Corporation
In addition to the founding members, other organizations
and proud Alaskans from diverse regions and industries
support this cause. These include: Alaska teachers through the
National Education Association – Alaska; former Governor
Bill Sheffield; firefighters with the Alaska Professional
Fire Fighters Association; former House Speaker and Rep.
John Harris; former Olympian Rosey Fletcher; the Aleutian
Pribilof Island Community Development Association Joint
Ventures, Inc.; Anchorage Assemblywoman Jennifer Johnston;
Anchorage Police Department Employees Association; Peter
Grunwaldt, CEO of Premier Alaska Tours and more who can
be found on our website at www.alaskansstandingtogether.
org. The Group put out a call to action for other Alaskans
and Alaska organizations to visit the website, stand with us
and proclaim their support for Alaska’s future prosperity by
supporting Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
“This is an important time for Alaska to stand up to outside
interests telling us how we should vote,” Anderson said. “Our
group represents all regions of Alaska with political views that
span the spectrum, but on this Senate race we are united and
we are standing together.”
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© Koniag, Inc. 2010