The Ninilchik Natives Association, Inc.

The
Ninilchik Natives Association, Inc.
The Ninilchik Natives Assoc.
PO Box 39130
Ninilchik, AK 99639
The Ninilchik Natives Association, Inc.
Winter 2014
In this Issue
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Information
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Calendar
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A Message from the President
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Land / Resources 2013 Review
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Grand Opening-Ninilchik Store
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Shareholder Updates
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Holiday Celebrations
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Address Change
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Contact Us
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Advertising
Missing Shareholders
Blake Arnold Beatty
Jeremy Leon Butrick
Justin Hatton
Cover Photo “Eternal Promise”
Was taken by Shareholder Zoya Oskolkoff on August 29, 2013 at the Ninilchik Russian Orthodox
Church.
Address Change Form
Printed on page 12 is a name/
address form.
If you are moving please fill it out
and send it to our office. We cannot
update our records without your signature.
This will allow us to keep you up to
date in our records so you wont miss
out on anything!
Please contact us for other forms
such as Gifting, Stock Wills and
Name Changes.
Aladean Marey
Debra Anne Steik
Beverly Cooper Weston
David C. Weston
Thor Cooper Williamson
When we have received returned mail marked
“Undeliverable” due to a change of addresses, or
name that has not been recorded with us, we consider them as missing.
If you have any information on how we can contact
them, please contact our office at (907) 567-3866.
Our office is here to help. If you
would like us to provide you with
Corporate Information, please
submit your written requests via
post, fax or e-mail, and we will
be happy to respond.
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A Message
Winter 2014
From The
President
January 2014
The following is an overview of ongoing activities at NNAI. If you have any questions or concerns please
let me know, 907-398-0884.
Ninilchik General Store (NGS): As reported in the last newsletter, NNAI has partnered with the very
successful UCI/Sea Lion Village Corporation, and is now the co-owner of the Ninilchik General Store
Facility. It had a very successful grand opening and is now called Ninilchik Trading Co. NNAI will
soon see a small return on our investment. There is also a possibility of a new hardware store
opening in NNAI’s building next to the office.
Ninilchik Traditional Council (NTC): We are continuing our efforts with NTC and are conducting scoping
meetings to see what benefits we can contribute to each other.
Real Estate: We are in the process of selling one of the Northern Solitude lots to NTC for one of their
H.U.D. projects. Land sales on a whole have been extremely low. The board is looking at financing
opportunities for the construction of roads and drive ways for Tikahtnu Heights subdivision; this
would help with sales as presently there is no access.
White Mountain: White Mountain continues to bid on new contracts. The Board of Directors is currently looking at all options for White Mountain. This past year White Mountain had a very low return on the few contracts it was awarded. NNAI is analyzing the possibility of increasing the
amount White Mountain bids and/or the possibility of selling the company. NNAI no longer has a
preferred status under the 8(a) program, therefore profits are limited.
Susitna /Watana Dam: All CIRI village corporation land owners, such as NNAI, are members of a joint
working group to ensure proper permitting and use of Native land. We held meetings and have
agreed on a universal permit and fee structure. Cook Inlet Villages are currently waiting on the final
signatures from the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) and CIRI for the indemnification of the project,
as well as the payment that could potentially bring revenue to NNAI.
Gravel: NNAI continues to work with CIRI on potential gravel sales. We have completed testing and
permit checks for our NNAI pits to supply upcoming summer projects.
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A Message
Winter 2014
From The
President
Oil and Gas Development: There continues to be development in the Ninilchik area however, it is
mostly centered on private land. There is potential for involvement by NNAI in a new drill pad being built this summer in the Happy Valley unit (Oil Well Road out of Ninilchik). This project will require gravel resources that NNAI hopes to provide.
Further Investments: NNAI’s Board of Directors continues to look for more business ventures. The
challenge is the lack of capital, although we do have a few projects on the table. We are under
capitalized and cash poor. We need to partner or finance to make profitable ventures a reality.
Economic Summit: January 23, 2014 I attended the winter meeting for the Tikahtnu Forum. All CIRI
villages, tribes, and corporations, as well as CIRI gave updates on their business ventures. There
have been two CIRI Village Economic Summits to date and the next one will be moved to May to
focus on possible business ventures between the native corporations.
NCAI Powwow: This year Alaska will host the National Conference of American Indians (NCAI) with a
powwow in Eklutna June 8th-11th, 2014. Over 200 lower 48 tribes, as well as 229 Alaskan tribes and
many other Native entities, will all be meeting in Alaska. This will be a huge event, a true once in a
life time experience and a great honor for our Alaskan tribes and Native Organizations.
Upgrades/Updates: In the upcoming months please look for our updated website. We plan to go live
the first of March. Look for future meeting dates, minutes, current events, financial updates and
shareholder forms. There has been a lot of office work done catching up on old estates and shareholder records. If you have any questions, please contact our office.
Best regards,
Richard ‘Greg’ Encelewski, NNAI President
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LAND & RESOURCE HIGHLIGHTS OF 2013
Over this year of operations, NNAI has had the opportunity to bring closure to a number of outstanding land and resource issues, as well as to develop new ventures and agreements which
have brought about new revenue and partnering options with both immediate and long range
benefits.
The following is a quick summary of a number of the achievements that we have been fortunate
to realize in 2013.
ANCSA 12(a) ENTITLEMENTS
NNAI met all of its final required actions that made complete our
ANCSA section 12(a) original entitlements, and deeds granting these
lands to NNAI received by your corporation during 2013.
ANCSA 12(b) LAND CONVEYANCES
NNAI also completed our final land selections under section 12(b) of
the Act, and also received reconveyance deeds for these lands
(totaling over 53,000. acres) on March 01, of 2013.
LAKE CLARK ADJUSTMENTS
Also in 2013, following receipt of deeds for NNAI 12b lands, the corporation completed selection decisions and fulfilled our only remaining land entitlement issue which was the reconveyance of adjustment acreage back to CIRI as required under the 1986 Lake Clark
Land Exchange Agreement.
TALKEETNA AREA OPPORTUNITIES
With NNAI receiving a significant portion of its ANCSA 12(b) land
entitlements within the Talkeetna Mountains region of Alaska, new
possible revenue producing opportunities are beginning to be presented. NNAI, throughout 2013, has participated as an active member of an alliance of Cook Inlet Villages that are presently considering revenue producing options that could result from a proposed
dam-site project along the Susitna River at Watana Creek.
OIL & GAS PARTNERING
NNAI has been able to make a few short term leases on small pads and a fenced yard here in Ninilchik.
Our goal is to find long term opportunities to partner and/or provide services to companies working in hydrocarbon exploration.
GAS FACILITIES EASEMENTS
The “Red Pad” pipeline easement development and construction was completed by ENSTAR contractor
CONAM Construction, and received final inspections by NNAI in 2013.
SEISMIC RESEARCH SUPPORT
Hilcorp Alaska and subcontractor CGG-Veritas (CGGV) completed field seismic work on NNAI lands
and in the Ninilchik area. In addition to revenues from contractual access agreements, several
NNAI shareholders were able to gain short term employment on aspects of the projects as well.
NNAI and Hilcorp Alaska, along with other Cook Inlet Villages, negotiated an additional revenue producing agreement for added seismic field studies on lands across Cook Inlet near the Iniskin Peninsula in 2013 and beyond.
Access rights and their associated revenues arising under previous contracts for seismic exploration
activities, continued into a portion of 2013. Although these previous contracts have run most of
their term and are expiring, there are pending interests in additional seismic and project access
needs.
It is hoped that greater partnering opportunities and ventures may result from these studies and that more
job opportunities will develop as Hilcorp continues to work on oil and gas development in these additional
surveyed areas.
HELIPORT GROUND SUPPORT
With the further development of our security fenced pad East of Ninilchik, NNAI has been able to provide
secure, revenue producing, support and operations areas to two helicopter service companies to date. An
additional request is pending in 2014.
OIL & GAS PROPOSED EXPANSION
With the numerous planned and permitted expansion projects cited by local industry partners and the
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Alaska Division of Oil & Gas, NNAI is taking steps to align our service capabilities and materials resource
capacities to meet upcoming opportunities. Our capacity to provide immediate sources of gravel or sand to
meet expansion and new construction requirements is being enhanced. These expanded opportunities
have already provided some added revenue in 2013 and into the 2014 fiscal year with the renegotiation
and extension of existing rental agreements on NNAI owned properties.
REAL ESTATE SALES
Property sales from previously developed subdivisions owned by NNAI have remained at historically low
levels. Although this is an area-wide result of economic downturns and slow recoveries, the corporation
continues to aggressively pursue marketing opportunities. We have revised and adopted new pricing levels
to better match current realistic market conditions, and have pending offers.
CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT PADS
Contracting crews for projects related to the natural gas pipeline installation on our southern-most Tall
Tree units, utilized rented lay-down pads and materials storage sites in 2013. Much of these rentals have
been discontinued presently as the project ends. Continuing from 2012,
ROADWAYS IMPROVEMENT
Repairs to storm damaged roads on NNAI lands were completed in 2013 in heavily washed-out areas. Several, major repairs were completed on significant access bridges as well. This included re-decking and
abutment repairs on two bridges along the Lake Rd and the 1200 Rd.
HABITAT & CONSERVATION
The corporation has just closed out qualifying projects and received inspections and agency approval for
the 2013 fiscal year accomplishments under our USDA/NRCS conservation practices grant. All costs plus
significant financial incentives are paid to NNAI for each year of the program contract which will end in
2014.
SCIENTIFIC REASEARCH SUPPORT
NNAI has accommodated limited, but crucial scientific studies in research fields related to the enhancement of our land and protection or resources. These accommodations further promoted good corporate
land, forest, or resource stewardship
GRAVEL AND MATERIALS SALES
2013 brought a marked improvement in the sale of both sorted and pit-run sand and gravel materials over
the previous year or two. Sales were up in both smaller quantity sales for driveways, etc., as well as larger
materials needs projects like oil & gas support pads and facilities expansions.
GENERAL ACCESS PERMIT FEES
The corporation continued to provide access permits on a developed fee basis over the
2013 year.
SHAREHOLDER MOOSE HUNTS
NNAI Land and administrative staff organized and managed the 2013 Moose Hunting
Program which, again, was limited to NNAI Shareholders. The limit on access was due to
the significant decline in the quantity of moose qualifying for harvest.
WEST COOK INLET DEVELOPMENT
In 2013 NNAI had begun to pursue several avenues for possible partnering that might lead for utilization of
lands that NNAI owns near Crescent River. Improvements from previous years operations which include a
gravel airstrip, operations camp, and cabins designed for recreational and tourism related opportunities
are presently in place. One of our prospective and most interested parties however, suffered very serious
company changes following a severe aviation accident near Soldotna on the Kenai Peninsula. Other options are to be pursued and assessed throughout 2014.
NNAI is grateful for this year’s opportunities and we look forward to what 2014 will bring.
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THE GRAND OPENING
OF THE
NINILCHIK TRADING COMPANY
“We will never be perfect but we will always try to improve.”
Ninilchik and NNAI welcomed a new
member to our community on Saturday Dec. 7th.
Ninilchik Trading Company’s Grand Opening commenced at 9:00am with a ribbon cutting by shareholder Nick Cooper. Greg Encelewski
and Jim Clark spoke to the crowd and a blessing was given by Kit Pherson.
Special discounts and door prize drawings were featured throughout the day. Santa
stopped by for a visit and there was ample opportunity to sample some of their well
known meat/food products.
The improved General Store, as locals have known it forever, now offers Ninilchik the luxury of fresh meat, a plethora of produce closer than 45 miles. Still here are the old favorites of ice cream, gifts, and home town smiles.
Jim and Sharon Clark
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Shareholder Updates
We have included a Shareholder Update section to our Newsletter. If any shareholder would like to
add something to this section, please contact our office . Winifred Irene Quier is a NNAI shareholder and author of the book entitled Jeremiah's Journey.
Winifred Quier (Win’s), was born to Clara Lynstrang Robinson, raised in Alaska, and moved to
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma in 2007. Having spent many years working as an accountant and church
secretary, she chose to quit her career to raise her children when she and her husband adopted
their son in 1993. After both children had left the nest, Win turned her attention to writing and delving into the field of autism. She is finding her way to make a difference in the lives of others who
are touched by it. The goal of telling her family's story is to offer a glimmer of hope to those
touched by autism. Sometimes you have to think outside the box to find help.
Win's first book, Jeremiah's Journey, Gaining Our Autistic Son by Losing Him to the System is
now available. It's the story of her son and the family’s roller coaster ride which is autism. Her
book or eBook can be purchased at www.winquier.tateauthoer.com. If you'd like an autographed copy, please contact Win at either [email protected] or Win Quier, Author on Facebook.
Educational Opportunities
for NNAI Shareholders and Their
Descendants
*NNAI has renewed the scholarship and Grant program with CIRI. The purpose of the
NNAI Scholarship and Grant program is to offer post-secondary education scholarships and vocational training grants
in order to encourage professional preparation for careers after high school and to enhance employment skills of eligible and qualified NNAI beneficiaries. If you would like more information regarding this, you can go to
www.thecirifoundation.org/ or contact our office at (907) 567-3866 or [email protected].
*The Rural Alaska Honors Institute (RAHI) has a program that offers high school juniors
and seniors the opportunity to learn what college is like while they are still in high school.
Selected students earn eight to ten UAF credits at no cost and
transportation is provided. If you would like more information on this
program visit http://www.uaf.edu/rahi/.
Obituaries
Lifelong Alaskan and Ninilchik resident Marian
Jean Hostetter, 86, passed away, Tuesday—
Oct. 29, 2013 in Soldotna, Ak.
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Holiday Parties
Both the Ninilchik and Anchorage Christmas Dinner parties were a great success with great
food and company. The Ninilchik party was held in December in the Ninilchik Fairgrounds
Den and the Anchorage party was held in January at the Sourdough Mining Restaurant.
Thank you to all shareholders, friends and family who shared in the festivities.
SHAREHOLDER HOLIDAY DRAWING 2013
We had the Shareholder’s drawing on December 24, 2013 in the NNAI Office.
All NNAI shareholders are included in the drawing.
1ST PLACE OF $200.00 (5)
3RD PLACE OF $50.00 (20)
Troy Daniel Bouwens
Darek Michael Hatten
Jamie Lee Leman
Emily Rose Oskolkoff
Darryl Cooper
Forest James Kvasnikoff
Peter Allen Cooper
Daniel Carl Siegert
Lisa Jean Pullen
Amber Ellen Gardner
Carol Ann Gore
Stanley D Johansen
Stephen Walter Jackinsky
David Dempsey Deitz
Tiffany Ann Stanley
Robert James Armstrong
Peter Alex Oskolkoff
Jack Argent Kvasnikoff
Jerry Wayne Matson
Tricia Mae Mehall
2ND PLACE OF $100.00 (10)
Winifred Irene Quier
Grant Alexander Encelewski
Gary Arthur Richardson
Charles Christoffersen
Allen Dale Oskolkoff
Christina Lynn Pinnow
Heidi R Bond
Louise Nadia Sambo
Clifford Allen Kelly
LeeAnn Cooper(Garrick)
Cont. 3RD PLACE OF $50.00
Kenneth Gene Odman
Lorrie Ann Mathews
Duane Akre
Raymond Lee Bouwens
Kathy Ann Reno
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NNAI
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Change of Address/Name Form
Shareholder’s Name
NNAI Custodian’s
Name (if any)
(First)
(Middle)
(Last)
(First)
(Middle)
(Last)
Contact Information: Update your address with the U.S. Postal Service or your NNAI mail may be returned.
Address:
Social Security No.:
(Last four digits only)
(City)
(State)
Date of Birth:
(Zip)
(MM/DD/YYYY)
Name Change:
If your name has changed, please attach a copy of the legal document authorizing the
change (i.e., marriage license, divorce decree, etc.) and list your previous and new name
Previous Name:
New name:
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
Please include verifying documentation of your Name Change and a copy of a Driver’s License or other
form of Government ID for Signature Verification on your Address Changes .
Your personal information is used for verification and shareholder records only and is kept confidential.
Return this form to NNAI
Scan and Email it to [email protected]
Fax it: 907-567-3867
By Mail: NNAI
PO Box 39130
Questions?
Call us: 907-567-3866
888-301-1058
Office use only
Return Mail Resent?
Entered
Signature Verified
Initial
Date
Mailing
Register
Accounting
Revised 8/2013
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Contact Us
Your NNAI Board of
We look forward to hearing from you!
Directors:
Richard “Greg” Encelewski, President
Roberta Oskolkoff, Vice President
Michelle Partridge, Secretary/Treasurer
Arnold Oskolkoff, Director
Eugene Steik,Director
Leland Shelford, Director
Camille Walls, Director
PHONE: (907) 398-0884
PHONE: (907) 283-7748
PHONE: (907) 252-7141
PHONE: (907) 252-5928
PHONE: (907) 398-7300
PHONE: (360) 652-1303
PHONE: (206) 947-5655
Board of Directors Meeting Schedule
Next Regular Meeting: Saturday, March 29th, 2014 @ 10:00 a.m. . Call the NNAI
Office for details.
Meetings are subject to change.
THE
Ninilchik Natives Association, Inc. Office
PHONE: (907)-567-3866
FAX: (907)-567-3867
TOLL FREE: 1-888-301-1058
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEB: www.nnai.net
ADDRESS:
15730 Sterling Hwy.
P.O. Box 39130
Ninilchik, AK
99639-0130
HOURS: Monday– Friday 9am-5pm
STAFF:
Coming
Soon!
Revised
Website
Direct Link to new Shareholder forms
Closed Noon-1 for Lunch
‘Greg’ Encelewski, Acting CEO
CELL PHONE: (907) 398-0884
Bruce Oskolkoff, Director of Land & Natural Resources
CELL PHONE: (907) 394-3668
Caitlyn Rowe, Office Administration
CELL PHONE: (907)394-0633
Our new shareholder’s email
address is:
Sharon Dullinger, Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
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CHECK THIS OUT
In December of 2013, the movie Walking with
Dinosaurs became the only movie to be released in every country around the world.
Stop by for…
The Ninilchik Trading Company (General Store) is now
accepting the Quest Card, which is an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card that can be used to purchase eligible food and other items at the grocery store. The
store will soon be accepting WIC checks, which is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well, learn about good nutrition and stay healthy.
Hunting, Fishing , Clamming items
Fishing/Hunting Licenses
Chips and Lots of Misc. Items
Milk, Bread, Eggs, Cookies, Candy
Ice Cream Cones/Cold Drinks/Ice
Gifts/Cards/Movie Rentals
Full Meat Counter
Ninilchik Trading Company
A DVERTISING
Several scenes were filmed in the Ninilchik area— such as the Deep Creek Falls, Tall Tree
Flats and local beach scenes.
Real Estate Group,
Springer
Torvald Hansen–Sales Associate
36901 Mallard Road Kenai, AK 99611
Cell: 907-299-3317
Office: (907) 283-3969
[email protected]
www.darlaspringer.com
A.R.E.A. REALTY
“Your Alaska Real Estate Advocates”
Debra Oskolkoff, Realtor
(907) 252-7277
Email: [email protected]
Clothing, boots, Hats, Gloves
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