Spring 2016 TNC Newsletter - Tyonek Native Corporation

TEBUGHNA HENEK
Spring 2016
Tyonek Native Corporation Newsletter
CEO REPORT BY JAMES HOFFMAN
Your
management
team has been working
tirelessly to restructure
our organization over
the
last
several
months. We have reduced staff through
termination and attrition
and hired employees
that are very well qualified and committed to growing our business and to our shareholders. Management goal is to “Revitalize our Shareholders” through a company that is growing
and reinventing itself to become competitive in the 8(a), government and commercial marketplace. We are extremely close
to closing on the Tyonek Services Operating Facility-Stennis (TSOF-S) ASI facility
located in Kiln Mississippi on the Stennis
airfield. This acquisition was approved by
your Board of Directors and will become a
very critical component in combining our
many capabilities into a value added service and manufacturing provider. We will
be providing aircraft maintenance on C130,
Dash 8, Cessna Citation, Learjet, King Air
and other airframes. This entity will be a
subsidiary of the Tyonek Services Group
(TSG) operated under John Mathew and
his team. We would like to include shareholders who are interested in learning to
become an aircraft mechanic enhancing
life skills. We have committed to opening
two positions to our shareholders in our
first training class. It will require a two year
commitment in order to learn the trade and
become part of the team in Kiln MS.
A celebrity is from Kiln, MS……who is it?
TNC has just submitted our 8(a) Participant
Benefits Report for 2015. In it is a well written chronology of Tyonek and its rich and
powerful history influencing the Tebughna,
the State of Alaska and ANCSA. I am including the following narrative written by
our legal team consisting of Heather Hudson and Lisa LeBlanc for the benefit of
anyone that is not familiar with the Tyonek
story.
The tribal entity for the community of Tyonek is the Native Village of Tyonek (NVT).
NVT was organized in 1939 under a federal law called the Indian Reorganization Act.
25 U.S.C. 461 et. seq. Tyonek Native Corporation (Tyonek) is a state chartered, for-
profit business corporation that is a separate and legally distinct entity with no legal
relationship to the Native Village of Tyonek. Tyonek currently has 893 shareholders. The original shareholders were all
Native individuals from the Tyonek community. Through inheritance, Tyonek shares
are now held by Native and non-Native
shareholders. In 2005, Tyonek enacted a
provision authorized by the Alaska Native
Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), authorizing the issuance of life estate stock to all
descendants of original shareholders. Tyonek has a nine-member Board of Directors elected by the shareholders pursuant
to state law.
at the mouth of the Chuitna River north of
Tyonek at a location called Ladd.
In 1915, the Tyonek Reservation (also
known as Moquawkie Indian Reservation)
was established. The devastating influenza
epidemic of 1918-19 left few survivors
among the Athabascans. The village was
moved to its present location atop a bluff
when the old site near Tyonek Timber
Camp at North Foreland, located five miles
south of its present location, flooded in the
early 1930s. The population declined when
Anchorage was founded in 1915, but increased again after the epidemic. Chief
Chickalusion gathered up families and individuals from villages and settlements on
the lower Susitna River (Deshka, Susitna
Tyonek Community and Culture
Station, Kroto Creek) and from the lower
Tyonek, Alaska, lies on a bluff on the Inlet (Kuskatan, Polly Creek) and resettled
northwest shore of the Cook Inlet, 43 miles them on the reservation at Tyonek.
southwest of Anchorage. The area encompasses 67.6 square miles of land and 1.2 The reservation was originally established
square miles of water. It is a Dena’ina by Woodrow Wilson for educational and
(Tanaina) Athabascan community of about economic purposes. An old war depart166 people, known as the Tebughna, ment building was acquired and renovated
which means the “Beach People”. A feder- after 1907 and served as the first village
ally recognized tribe is located in the com- school. The reservation also served as an
munity - the Native Village of Tyonek. economic enclave for the Natives. The
Ninety-five percent of the population are principal business in the Inlet was commerAlaskan Native or part Native. The village cial fishing. Large national companies conis not accessible by road. The two main structed fish traps and individuals occupied
ways to travel in and out of the village are set net salmon sites along the beaches.
by plane or by boat, whichi s only available Unfortunately, federal marshals did little to
during the summer and fall seasons.
protect Native fishing locations against
increasing numbers of non-Native fisherCaptain Cook's journal provides a descrip- men. Many Natives from historic Native
tion of the Upper Cook Inlet Athabascans communities on the East side of Cook Inlet
in 1778, who possessed iron knives and (Kenai, Nikishki) relocated to Tyonek to
glass beads. He concluded that the Na- escape this pressure and the increasingly
tives were trading indirectly with the Rus- dangerous frontier atmosphere of their
sians. Russian trading settlements were home villages.
established at "Tuiunuk" and Iliamna prior
to the 1790s, but were destroyed in dis- Until the early 1990’s, commercial fishing
putes between the Natives and the Rus- during the short Alaska summer remained
sians. By 1840, half of the region's Indians the main way village residents obtained
died from a smallpox epidemic. The Alaska cash for survival. By 1960, some village
Commercial Company had a major outpost residents began getting experience in conin Tyonek by 1875. In 1880, "Tyonok" sta- struction and later adapted those skills to
tion and village, believed to be two sepa- the oil and gas drilling industry. However,
rate communities, had a total of 117 resi- most of these opportunities were limited by
dents, including 109 Athabascans, 6 season and, again, heavy competition from
"creoles" and 2 whites.
drilling crews shipped en mass from Texas
and Oklahoma. More recently, foreign fish
After gold was discovered at Resurrection farming so restructured the world salmon
Creek in the 1880s, Tyonek became a ma- market. That commercial fishing in the
jor disembarkment point for goods and
people. A psaltery was established in 1896
CEO REPORT BY JAMES HOFFMAN CONTINUED
upper Cook Inlet has become an expensive
hobby. Unemployment rates in the village
throughout this period of time have consistently exceeded 50% and more.
public buildings, were built with lease sale
funds. The reservation status was revoked
with the passage of the Alaska Native
Claims Settlement Act in 1971. The Native
people of Tyonek opted to receive land
In 1965, the federal district court in Alaska conveyances under the Act and organized
ruled that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) the Tyonek Native Corporation in 1973 for
had no right to lease Tyonek Indian land for that purpose.
oil development without permission of the
Indians themselves. The tribe subsequently The Tyonek Native Corporation was entisold rights to drill for oil and gas beneath tled to receive nearly 200,000 acres of land
the reservation to a group of oil companies in and around Cook Inlet in the South Cenfor $12.9 million. Much of the present vil- tral region of Alaska based upon its original
lage, including the school and most of the enrollment of nearly 300 Native sharehold-
PRESIDENTS REPORT
Happy Spring Fellow Shareholders,
ers. In May 2005, the shareholders of Tyonek voted to expand the shareholder
group to include descendants of original
shareholders born after 1971. A new class
of life-estate stock was issued to new
shareholders, commonly referred to as
“newborns.” Children receive 10 shares at
birth and automatically are issued another
90 shares upon their 18th birthday. Life
estate stock is surrendered to the corporation upon the death of a shareholder and
becomes available for issuance to other
newborns. Tyonek now has 893 shareholders 60% of whom are under the age of 30.
BY LISA CONSTANTINE
onek Services Company, which took a big
hit in 2015 with the loss of a couple of large
contracts. With this acquisition we have
decided to have our planning session on
site at the new company airport hangers in
Stennis Mississippi and traveling to Huntsville, Alabama from 4/18 to 4/22/16.
As we are coming up
on the annual meeting
May 14, 2016. I would
like to reflect on the
past year and bring you
a bit up to date on the
future planning session Another item on our 2015 goals was to use
for this year.
our land proactively in the coming year. A
priority of this goal has been the 14(c)
We had a strategic planning session in process which many meeting have been
April of 2015 with managers and the had in Tyonek, Anchorage and SoldotBoard. Much of the strategic planning ses- na. The deadline has been extended to
sion focused on the business and how all 6/30/16. Management has a soft opening
of the entities can pull together and utilize planned for the lodge this season to utilize
the resources that we have to turn the com- the property. Management is currently
pany around. Currently the management working with NVT to address the fire break
team is completing the acquisition of the around the village with the low snowfall this
Sellex Gailileo ASI facility in Stennis MS. It is expected to be a high fire season please
should be finalized by April 12, 2016. This be fire wise. Lastly the extension of the
acquisition is a game changer for the Ty- graveyard has been completed thank you
to the construction group for coordinating
and completing the job with NVT.
The Board along with management is looking forward to working together in the planning session to ensure that TNC has a vision going forward that encompasses our
core values to plan the coming year for
TNC.
Thank you for your continued support of
TNC. I hope to see a great turn out at the
Shareholders meeting and I am open to
any comments and suggestions you may
have going forward.
Sincerely,
Lisa Constantine
President
Tyonek Native Corporation
Tyonek Native Corporation 42nd Annual Shareholder Meeting set for May 16, Saturday in Tyonek
The 42nd Annual Meeting of the shareholders for Tyonek Native Corporation has
been set for May 14, 2016 in Tyonek, AK.
The meeting will be held at the Tebughna
School gym. The doors will open at 11:30
am and a light lunch will be served prior to
the meeting. This meeting will report on the
financial status of the company and elect
shareholders to fill three seats on the Board been received. Annual Meeting information
will be mailed out the first part of April and
of Directors.
will contain candidate information and an
Election information for candidates interest- annual report on the operation/financial
ed in running for a seat on the board of status of the company. Proxy forms for the
directors was sent to all shareholders who elections are due to the Tabulator by no
are 18 years and older on February 12, later than May 12, 2016.
2016. The completed candidate forms have
TYONEK NATIVE CORPORATION
WELCOMES YOU!
Leo Barlow
Leo filled the position of
Lands and Lodge Manager at Tyonek Native
Corporation working as
a member of the Tyonek Alaska Group.
Mr. Barlow is a lifelong
Alaskan born in Ketchikan, of Tsimshian
and Alutiiq descent, and a shareholder of
the Sealaska Regional Corporation. Leo
attended High School in Wrangell, and
graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a focus on Economics
from Stanford University in 1975.
Jori Canterbury
Jori filled the position of Facility Security
Officer (FSO)/HR Administrator. Jori brings
18+ years of Human Resources and Administrative experience to the organization
with a strong background in security/FSO
Stephanie Deemer
Stephanie filled the position of Director of
Marketing. She is located at the Madison,
AL facility. Stephanie is a graduate of Auburn University and holds a Bachelor’s
Degree in Public Relations. She possesses
a strong background in public relations and
marketing in both domestic and international markets. Stephanie has extensive expeSteve Gair
Steve filled the position of Controller in the
Tyonek Finance and Accounting Dept. Steve has a great amount of experience with
Deltek products as well as a diverse background in accounting for commercial and
He began his early career as a commercial
fisherman while in college. After graduation
he worked for the Alaska Department of
Fish and Game Commercial Fisheries Division. Following that he worked as the first
Executive Director of the Alaska Private
Industry Council in Anchorage in the early
1980’s helping to train Alaskans for private
sector job opportunities. In 1982 Leo began
a career with the Sealaska Regional Corporation starting as a logging contracts
administrator in the company’s timber subsidiary, Sealaska Timber Corporation,
eventually becoming President and Chief
Executive Officer of the parent company,
Sealaska Corporation, in Juneau in 1992.
Following 15 years of service to Sealaska,
Leo entered the Banking business joining
the National Cooperative Bank headquartered in Washington, DC. He managed the
Alaska Division for the Bank in Anchorage
where he worked until 2007 and then took
the position of CEO of the Seldovia Native
Association. His career has largely focused
on natural resources, land management
and Alaska Native Corporation business
operations. Leo resides in Anchorage with
his spouse and three grown children.
Join us in welcoming Leo to TNC!
responsibilities. She has demonstrated her We are very excited to have this new addiability to manage multiple tasks and vari- tion to our team.
ous deadlines while maintaining as many
as 350 security clearances. Notably, her Join us in welcoming Jori to TNC!
experience was accumulated in both military and civilian environments as she is
also a veteran of the United States Army.
rience with developing strategic marketing
plans, corporate advertising campaigns,
media strategy, leading creative development teams, and establishing policies and
procedures for various external affair activities. We believe that Stephanie’s role is
critical to our effort of achieving market
expansion and a diversification of the company’s lines of business. She will help the
company enhance its image and position
within our current markets and target markets through branding, media relations,
social media development and control, and
various other communication and public
relations initiatives. We are very excited to
have her become a member of our team.
government clients. He is familiar with
DCAA regulations, and has experience
implementing GAAP compliant accounting
systems. His most recent position was with
Systems Products and Solutions where he
served as the Chief Financial Officer. He
has also served in a leadership role at
Dynetics Technical Services, Agility Defense and Government Services, Kemron
and SAIC.
Join us in welcoming Stephanie to TNC!
Join us in welcoming Steve to TNC!
Department. This experience will be put to Wesley, and Leona. She is thankful to have
good use as she assists the Executive Christy as her daughter in law. Her pride
Jenny filled the position of Administrative Board Administrator, Teresa Standifer.
and joy are her three grandchildren Selina,
Assistant II in the Anchorage office. She
Stephanie and Sonya. She attended high
has been with us since January 19, 2016. Jenny is a lifelong Alaskan born in Anchor- school and graduated in Tyonek at the
She was formerly employed with the United age and is a shareholder of Tyonek Native Tebughna School.
States Postal Service, Tyonek Boys & Girls Corporation. She is married to TNC shareClub, Native Village of Tyonek Indian holder Robert Stephan Sr. She takes pride Join us in welcoming Jenny to TNC!
Creek Health Department and the Housing in her four children Sally Ann, Robert Jr.,
Jenny Stephan
TYONEK ALASKA GROUP
DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR FILING 14(c) 1&2 CLAIMS
The application deadline for shareholders and other interested parties for claims under 14(c) 1 and 2 of the Alaska Native Claims
Settlement Act has been extended until June 30, 2016. This action was taken to give potential claimants more time to research and
submit claims if they occupied lands selected by Tyonek Native Corporation as of the date of enactment of the Act on December 18,
1971. Originally the conveyance process, which began in November of 2015 was to have ended on February 29, 2016. Notices were
mailed to shareholders and public notices were placed in area publications. Any party interested in filing a claim can obtain an application from Tyonek Native Corporation, 1689 C Street, Suite 219, Anchorage, Alaska 99501, or by phone (907)272-0707, or email at
[email protected]
TAG OPERATIONS UPDATE
ALASKA GLASS AND DOOR
Alaska Glass and Door located in the Matsu Valley is off to a busy start for the 2016 season with over 80 jobs bid so far this year.
The company is wrapping up work on a large school construction project in the valley and is ramping up for work in the Anchorage
Bowl on several projects. The overall forecast for the 2016 construction season in Alaska is expected to be lower than the robust season in 2015 as the sharp decline in oil and reduced State revenue begins to take its toll on the economy. The Glass and Door operation continues to see good activity around the State and is bidding several jobs in rural Alaska. Our focus for the year will be on closely monitoring the flow of business the Company has in its pipeline, making adjustments as necessary to meet the challenging economic downturn.
NORTH FORELANDS DOCK AND BARGE FACILITY
No activity has taken place so far this year at the Dock Facility near Tyonek. The lack of activity is directly related to the slowdown in
oil and gas production on adjacent lands. Several operators have curtailed or suspended operations as prices for their product have
declined significantly. TAG will work to develop a marketing plan for the port in an effort to better promote the operation and build
awareness among potential customers about the North Forelands strategic location.
TYONEK LODGE
The Tyonek Lodge which has not operated for the past few years will see a refreshment this season as TAG plans to refurbish the
property and initiate a soft start in 2016. Interested parties have inquired about booking reservations during the silver salmon season.
We are working with local guides to be ready for occupancy for interested anglers. Our plan is to employ local shareholders to help in
the refurbishment which will include work to refinish the exterior of the buildings and deck systems, repainting and re-flooring the interiors, and completing an update to the kitchen and common areas. We plan to coordinate with the Native Village of Tyonek to utilize
participants in their summer youth program to introduce them to hospitality management and customer service which will then train up
a future workforce when the Lodge goes into full operation beginning in 2017. As with the Dock and Barge facility a marketing program will be developed to promote the Lodge and build occupancy for future years.
NIKISKI FACILITIES
A large shop facility located in Nikiski will be put up for lease this summer. Nikiski is a strategic location for shipping resources from
the Cook Inlet area and has been targeted as the port site for shipping of liquefied natural gas once those planned projects are in
operation. The shop also has the potential to serve as a staging center for construction equipment for companies bidding work on the
Kenai Peninsula.
FIRE AWARNESS AND PREVENTION
Very little precipitation has occurred around Cook Inlet this past winter and as we move into spring we anticipate very dry conditions.
The lack of snow cover is concerning and the potential for wildfires is high. We all remember the wildfires from a few years ago that
threatened the community of Tyonek. It is everyone’s responsibility to be aware of the dangers of wildfire. Already four wildfires have
broken out in the Matsu Valley and burn bans and restrictions have been initiated in several areas.
At Tyonek the TAG lands group is beginning work to construct a firebreak around the community with the first phase scheduled to be
complete in early spring. Funding has been awarded by the US Department of Agriculture to help offset the cost of constructing the
firebreak. Another phase has received funding that will be awarded in 2017. In addition another firebreak project is getting underway
around the fuel farm at the airport in Tyonek. Trees and vegetation will be cleared adjacent to the tanks and the area cleared will
greatly diminish the ability of a fire to reach the storage area. We are working closely with the Native Village of Tyonek in collaborating and coordinating these removal projects. Tyonek Native Corporation will contract out the work to the Native Village of Tyonek
ensuring that Tribal Members/Shareholders are benefitting from the project. Some of the trees cleared will be removed and chipped
for use in the Tyonek Garden project.
Please see the handy checklist that homeowners and others can use to help in being fire-ready:
IN TOUCH
Birth Announcements
Adreille Denali Leigh Gilmore was born to Hannah Bartels and Christopher Gilmore on February 24,
2016 in Anchorage, Alaska. She weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and measured 19 inches. She was welcomed
into the world by many family members. “Adri” is the granddaughter of TNC shareholders Donna Bartels & the
late Henry J. Bartels Sr. Also Ken Gilmore & Augustus Fratis of Anchorage, Alaska. She is the great granddaughter of TNC shareholders Clara Chuitt and the late Leona A. Bartels & Johann Bartels II .
Larry Allen Hawkins II was born to Larry Hawkins and Kayla Reiser on January 11, 2016 in Anchorage
Alaska. He weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces and measured 20 1/4 inches. He was welcomed into the world by his big
brothers: Jeremiah and Brandon and his big sister Jayde. Larry “Lil Hawk” is the grandson of TNC shareholders
Mary Chuitt & the late Lecon Chuitt Sr. and the late Arlene Reiser. He is the great grandson of TNC shareholders
Tania Bismark & the late Fred Bismark Sr., Alexandria Stephan & Terry Stephan.
Richard Joseph Anthony Peters was born on January 21, 2016 in Bethel, Alaska. He weighed
5 pounds 11 ounces and measured 18 3/4 inches. “Richie” is welcomed by his proud parents Dorothy and Joseph Peters. He has a big brother Derek, who is very proud. He is the grandson of TNC
shareholder Tania Bismark & the late Fred Bismark Sr., also George and Axinia Peters.
Sonya Shoni Love Stephan was born to Robert A. Stephan Jr. & Christy L. Stephan on March 20, 2016
in Anchorage, Alaska at 3:59 am. She weighed 9 pounds 1 ounce and measured 21 inches. She was welcomed into the world by her big sisters: Selina and Stephanie Stephan. Sonya is the granddaughter of TNC
shareholders Jenny & Robert A. Stephan Sr., also Geferino Gomez & the late Genoveva Gomez both from
Chicago Illinois. She is the great granddaughter of TNC shareholders Seraphim Stephan Sr. and Selina D.
Joshua.
Tyonek Native Corporation Shareholders
When the Tyonek Native Corporation has mail returned as undeliverable, TNC records
are placed on hold and any distributions are held pending receipt of a valid address.
Shareholders can fill out a change of address form at the TNC office, download the
change of address forms from the www.tyonek.com website or send a signed and dated letter that includes the new address, telephone number, birth date and the last four
digits of their social security number.
TNC INSURANCE AND STOCK WILLS
Tyonek Native Corporation set up a group
insurance policy through Principal Life Insurance Company for shareholders of the
corporation. The intent of this policy is to
provide financial assistance to shareholders families for burial costs in the event of a
shareholders death.
another individual or family member the
shareholder gifting his/her shares is no
longer a stockholder and is not covered
under this insurance policy.
All shareholders 18 and older needs to
designate a beneficiary. These form are
available at the TNC office. If you do not
The amount of coverage is $100 per share, have a currant beneficiary form on file the
rounded up to the nearest 10 shares. A insurance payment will be paid to the legal
shareholder with 100 shares of stock is heir(s).
covered for $10,000. The actual amount
depends on the amount of shares a stock- When a claim is filed we would need an
holder owns, up to a maximum amount of original death certificate and an insurance
assignment signed by the heir(s). The in$20,000.
surance assignment is a letter to the insurIf a shareholder gifts all of his/her shares to ance company giving them permission to
pay the funeral home directly what is owed
to them up to the coverage amount the
shareholder has. The beneficiaries, legal
heir(s) are responsible for all costs which
exceed the coverage amount.
If you have not updated your will in a while
and you had changes in your life please
give TNC a call and ask who you have
named on your TNC Stock Will.
Shareholders who own only Class B Stock
do not need to do a Stock will. Class B
Stock is a life estate which means upon the
death of that shareholder, the stock is cancelled and returned to TNC.
MISSING SHAREHOLERS
The following TNC shareholders do not have a current address on record (as of April 5, 2016)
Ellis, Eli J.
Erwin, Joseph G. K.
Goozmer, Elexis H.
Goozmer, Malikai X.
Grant, Trevor
Jacoy, Andrew M.
Kaloa, Harvey W.
King, Chris L.
King, Christina L.
King, Drake
McCord-Ketzler, Emil C.
Kinneeveauk, Nivea-Alexis
Angasan, Rayden
Beasley, Natasha M.
Bismark, Ciara D.
Bismark, Helen M.
Bismark, Toni
Buckles, Dinah M.
Buckles, Lenora J.
Chickalusion II, Leonard
Crowe, Moses T.
Delk, Alexxis
Demientieff-Baker, Dallas
Duenas, Caitlin I.
Poitry, Kyle L.
Poston, Micah
Nashaknik, Damian J
Slater, Sharon
Standifer, Andrew
Standifer, Judd
Standifer, Simeon N.
Stepp, Andrea T.
Tetpon, Trenton R.
Trenton, Jeffrey L.
Triplett, Charmaine
Westdahl, Patrick J.
ON THE MOVE AT TNC
It is with pleasure that we announce the
transition of Suzanne Chandler from the VP
of Finance to the position of VP of Strategic
Planning and Corporate Development. Suzanne has been with Tyonek Native Corporation for 11 years. Suzanne has managed
the implementation of a government compliant and DCAA approved accounting sys-
tems and has coordinated with the management team to create effective costing
structures throughout the company; provided system solutions to meet complex contract requirements during her tenure with
the organization. As we prepare for future
revenue growth, Suzanne’s financial experience and knowledge of the company will
play a critical part in her new role. Suzanne will work directly with the CEO in
identifying strategic growth targets, as well
as coordinate acquisitions, lead negotiations, and collaborating with the executive
team for effective short and long term strategic planning and goals
IN MEMORY
Raniyah Keani Donnalynn Filoi passed away
March 9, 2016 at her home in Anchorage. She was
born October 2, 2015. She was loved by everyone
she ever met. Raniyah (Precious Girl) is survived
by her Parents: Rachel & Joe Filoi, Siblings: Nikki,
Jordan, Joseph Standifer, Solo Kaloa, Taotasi Filoi,
Grandparents: Donna Bartels, Faatasiga & Sasa'a
Filoi, Great Grandparents: Clara Chuitt, Susanna &
Joe Taiivao, Marlene Schroeder, Aunties: Neihoda Pritchard, Hannah
Bartels, Victoria Bartels, Joann Filoi Uta, Stacy Chuitt, Uncles: Jeffrey
Filoi, Sam Bartels. Many more Aunties, Uncles, and Cousins
Zaden Emmanuel Lokanin Tascoe El Jackson passed away on December 12, 2015 at his home in Anchorage, Alaska. He
was born on June 28, 2014.
He was the most smiling fun baby I have ever met. He was
always wanting my attention I gave him all of my attention.
He was with me 24/7 all his life. He would cry for me every
morning when I dropped him off at daycare and be running
to me, dropping everything he was doing with open arms.
Everyone loved his smiles and brought joy to me and his
sister Alexys. We all will remember you everyday my Lover.
You will never be forgotten. Your Loving mother and sister.
Deborah Lynne Poitry was born in Seattle WA. on September 26, 1965. She moved to Tyonek, Alaska
when she was just a baby. She was always proud of who she was and where she came from!
Deborah fought a long hard amazingly painful battle against breast cancer. On February 28, 2016 she was summoned by the Angels to go be
with our Lord. She died comfortably and peacefully while holding Baboo’s
hand.
She is survived by her children: Kelly and Kris McCord, Kyle (Baboo) Poitry and his wife Emily all of Anchorage, Alaska She leaves behind many
Aunts, Uncles, Nephews, Nieces and many Cousins.
Deborah was never one to back down from a fight or in telling you how
she felt! She always did things her own way! She was a very Special person who touched many peoples lives along her travels. Her smile and her
laugh will be sorely missed.
Special thanks go out to Village of Tyonek for letting her rest in the
church for the night, Mike Spernak at Spernak Airways for making sure
she made it home. And also Randy and Rosella Standifer for helping out
with everything!
Tebughna Foundation would like to thank
those that got their Scholarship applications in on time for the April 1st deadline. Our next Scholarship deadline is on
July 1st for the Fall Semester. Please mark
the date for reminders.
Our Ida’ina Gathering is just around the
corner! Are you as excited as we are? Admission is $5.00 for 12 years old and up.
April 23rd and 24th at the Egan Convention
Center, Come and Join the fun! June we
will be holding our 3rd annual Golf tourna-
ment. Check our website for more details
at www.tebughnafoundation.com.
Congratulations to South Central Men’s
team and the Gym Rats Women’s team for
placing 1st place in the Ida’ina Basketball
tournament in March 2016
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Tyonek Native Corporation
1689 C Street, Suite 219
Anchorage Alaska 99501
Phone: 907-272-0707
Fax: 907-274-7125
www.tyonek.com
TNC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sharon Williford
Chair
Lisa Constantine
President
Robert Stephan Sr.
Vice Chair
Charlene Stephan
Vice President
Bart K. Garber
Secretary
Angie Constantine
Asst. Sec/ Treas.
Emil J. McCord
Director
Jaison Standifer
Director
Michaelene Stephan
Director
Important Dates
APRIL 11th
TNC proxy mail out
April 23rd to 24th
6th Annual Ida’Ina Gathering at the Egan
Center in Anchorage, Alaska.
April 19th
Early Bird Deadline
May 12th
Proxy Deadline
May 14th
42nd Annual Meeting of the Shareholders
of the Tyonek Native Corporation at the
Tebughna School gym in Tyonek, Alaska.
Doors open at 11 am.