June 2010 (1.6MB, pdf)

The 2010 Calista Annual Meeting, held in Marshall on June 5,
had more than 200 Shareholders in attendance.
(Story and photos on Pages 4 and 5)
Shareholder awards
presented at Annual Meeting
One major highlight at Calista’s 2010 Annual Meeting was the distribution of
the five awards of Culture Bearer, Distinguished Shareholder, Elder of the Year,
and the Community Service Award presented to Calista Shareholders from
candidates sent in by people from the villages.
Marshall dancer performing at Calista's Annual Meeting
Mrs. Lorraine Fitka and Mr. Alexander Isaac were both honored with Culture
Bearer Awards for their preservation of Native cultures, healthy living, and
encompassing the traditional values of trust and honesty to all people – placing
family first and showing respect to all. Mr. Nick Andrew Sr. was honored with
the Axel C. Johnson Distinguished Shareholder Service Award, given to an
individual who continuously serves above their own self-interests to better
the daily lives of the people of the Calista Region. Mr. Alvin Owletuck Sr. was
honored with the Calista Elder of the Year Award in recognition for his work to
exemplify and enhance the traditional values of trust, humility, service above
self, and above all respect for self and others. The Marshall Traditional Council
was honored with the Raymond C. Christensen Community Service Award. This
recognition is for a village, community or other organization in the Region that
shows initiative bringing economic opportunities into the Region.
We are humbled by the generous individuals and organizations who work
tirelessly for the betterment of the Region.
June 2010
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President's
Message
(Photos on pages 4 and 5)
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Chiulista Services, Inc.
Awarded Contract
Calista Corporation
2010 Annual Meeting
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Calista 2010
Summer Interns
Village Profile:
Red Devil
President’s Message
Matthew Nicolai, President
We want to thank all of the Shareholders who
voted and sent in proxies for the Annual Meeting
of Shareholders recently held in Marshall. We had
an excellent turnout and Shareholders voted to
not change the representation of Calista’s Board of
Directors. We are encouraged that Shareholders
filed to run in the open proxy system adopted by
the Board of Directors of Calista Corporation.
Marshall Shareholders and residents were
excellent hosts for the Annual Meeting. We thank
all of the families who contributed Native foods
to the Potluck held the night before the meeting.
We had a joyous time, and several of our Directors
and managers participated in traditional Native
dancing and fiddle dancing late into the evening.
We honored and celebrated the Axel C. Johnson
Shareholder of the Year with the award going
to Nick Andrew Sr., the Culture Bearer Awards
were presented to Lorraine Fitka and Alexander
Isaac and the Calista Elder of the Year award was
given to Alvin Owletuck Sr. For many years these
Shareholders have exemplified and enhanced the
traditional values of trust, humility, service above
self and above all respect for self and others.
We heard many positive comments from our
Shareholders regarding the direction of the
company. Comments were made that we must
work to improve the lifestyles of the people
we serve. Not to think just from a corporate
perspective but to also address challenges such
as sexual abuse, alcoholism, drug addiction,
family violence and to assist our Elders in Bethel.
We also heard comments requesting that Calista
Corporation increase scholarship funding,
provide housing, protect subsistence hunting
and fishing, and preserve our languages and
cultures. Remarks made at the Annual Meeting
will become agenda items for Calista’s Board of
Directors to discuss.
We thank the many Shareholders who sent in
comment cards with their proxies; we do read
them, and the issues you share help to shape
discussion agendas at our future Board meetings.
We learn by listening to the very people we serve.
Quyana
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Chiulista Services, Inc. Awarded Fuel
Management Services Contract
A contract has been awarded to Chiulista Services, Inc. to provide fuel management
services for Gila Bend Air Force Education Training Center in Southwest Arizona.
Under the three-year contract, Chiulista will perform fuel quality sampling, monitor
the fuel inventory of JP8 (ultra-low sulfur diesel and unleaded fuel), and provide
defueling and refueling to all center vehicles and aircraft.
Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field serves as a primary divert airfield for aircraft that
develop emergencies while flying on the Barry M. Goldwater Range and for runway
closures at Luke AFB due to weather or suspended runway operations. Aircraft that
Chiulista will supply with fuel at this 8,500-foot runway include fixed-wing aircraft and
helicopters, and range from military F-16s to Cessnas.
An essential job Chiulista will undertake is monitoring
and reporting gains and losses of the Center’s fuel
inventory; since temperatures can vary significantly
at the field there can be major fluxuations of the
inventory on a daily basis. Chiulista’s personnel will
operate during regular airport hours and be available
for 24-hour emergency support.
Chiulista Services, Inc., a
subsidiary of the Calista
Corporation, provides
facility support services to
private and government
clients. For more
information, visit them
online at chiulista.com.
“This three-year contract with three-year renewal option is a testimony to Chiulista’s
excellent past performance at Gila Bend,” says Chiulista President Joe Obrochta. “We
are excited to provide this crucial service to the Center.” Chiulista has provided airfield
management, range operations, housing and facility maintenance to Gila Bend since
October 2009. With this new contract, Chiulista fuel management support services are
now an additional and specific service provided to the entire operation.
Chiulista was able to directly discuss fuel management services with the issuer of the
award, the Defense Energy Service Center, and tailor Chiulista’s services to match their
specific needs, unique mission and challenging working environment. This process
provided streamlined procurement and a better match of needed services.
Yulista Aviation, Inc. Scores
98.8 on Aerospace and ISO Audit
On May 28, 2010, Yulista Aviation, Inc. (YAI), a Calista Corporation subsidiary in
Huntsville, Alabama, passed their annual Aerospace Quality Management System
(QMS) audit for AS9100-2004, AS9110-2003, and International Standardization
Organization (ISO) 9001-2008 recertification, with a score of 98.8 percent.
When YAI originally received the certifications in 2007, it was only the seventh
company in the U.S. to obtain the AS9110, and the second to hold a Federal Aviation
Administration Part 145 Repair Station Air Agency Certificate with AS9110 and
AS9100 certifications.
Sheet Metal Technician Anthony M. Wilbanks working on a
UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter with James Sapp, Maintenance
Supervisor, observing the process
Bernie Parr, Aviation Manager, and Jason Seyboth, Director of Aviation
Operations at YAI, managed the efforts to obtain recertification. Parr, who is
responsible for YAI’s internal auditing program and oversees the day-to-day
functions of the QMS procedures and processes, said, “The certification qualifies
YAI for contracts requiring this aerospace maintenance standard, of which only 57
companies currently possess within the United States.”
ISO 9001 certification promotes a quality management system that focuses
on achieving customer satisfaction by delivering error-free products. This
methodology focuses on process compliance and continuous process
improvement. ISO 9001 certification has become a mark of honor and can appear
as a contractual requirement in partnership deals.
“Obtaining such a high score and being recertified requires hard work and
attention to detail on the part of our employees,” said Matthew Nicolai, Calista
Corporation CEO and President. “We are very pleased with YAI’s efforts as this
will greatly benefit our Shareholders, company and our customers.”
Yulista Aviation, Inc. provides fixed base operations, support services and
airport management for commercial and general aviation airports. In addition, it
performs testing, prototype design maintenance and modifications to military
and civilian aircraft. For more information, visit them online at yulistaaviation.com.
(left to right) Electrical Technicians Matt Schreiner, Charlotte
Merrell and Fernando Leal-Rodriquez building a wire harness
for a Navy C-26 aircraft that YAI is modifying in Hawaii
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Calista Corporation
2010 Annual Meeting
S h ar e h o l d e rs
More than 200 Shareholders attended
the 2010 Calista Annual Meeting, held in
Marshall on June 5. Many important issues
were addressed, including the Corporation’s
finances and subsidiaries’ business activities.
Shareholders had the opportunity to voice
their opinions on the issues facing the
Corporation and the Region.
During the meeting, the following incumbent
Board Members were re-elected to serve on
the Calista Corporation Board:
- Paul George Guy for Unit 4 (Kwethluk,
Napaskiak, Oscarville, Napakiak and Eek)
G at h e r
in M ars h a l l
- William Igkurak for Unit 5 (Tuntutuliak,
Quinhagak, Goodnews Bay, Platinum,
Kwigillingok, Kipnuk and Kongiganak)
- John P. Angaiak for Unit 6 (Mekoryuk,
Chefornak, Toksook Bay, Umkumiut, Tununak,
Nightmute and Newtok)
There were over 724,000 shares of Common
Stock represented in person or by proxy at the
meeting, which is 58.95 percent of the total
issued. The certified public accounting firm of
Sramek Hightower tabulated ballots and reported
the results. These Directors will hold office until
the 2013 Annual Meeting.
Shareholder awards presented at Annual Meeting
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Mr. Alvin Owletuck Sr.,
Calista Elder of the Year
Marshall Traditional Council President Nicholas Duny accepts the
Raymond C. Christensen Community Service Award
(See cover article for more information)
Calista is grateful to the people of
the village of Marshall, the Maserculiq
Incorporated Village Corporation
and the Marshall/Fortuna Ledge
Traditional Council for their hospitality
and participation in this year’s Annual
Meeting. The Corporation is also
appreciative to all those who voted
either in person or by proxy.
Quyana!
Mr. Nick Andrew Sr., Axel C. Johnson
Distinguished Shareholder
Mrs. Lorraine Fitka, Culture Bearer
Mr. Alexander Isaac, Culture Bearer
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Calista 2010 summer interns
Deep work experience
The word intern comes from the Latin word “internus,” which
means deep. Calista’s 2010 summer interns began work in
early June, and we expect that by the end of their 10-week
experience their learning and professional development will be
substantial and quite deep.
To become an intern, candidates went through a rigorous
approval process, which included an application, a “Why do
you want to be an intern?” essay and verification of their good
academic standing. This year over 20 candidates applied, and
Calista is pleased to offer paid internship positions across the
company to 10 selected individuals.
Not only will these young men and women be gaining valuable
experience and on-the-job training during the summer,
but this year’s interns will also be participating in the First
Alaskans Leadership Program. This program will provide an
understanding of the qualities needed to become effective
Native leaders as well as the issues impacting Native people
currently and historically. It will also help the participants begin
to develop their own unique leadership potential.
Calista’s interns are employed at a number of subsidiaries
including Alaska Telecom, Inc. as a Technician, Alaska
Newspapers Inc. in the Editorial Department, Chuilista
Services Inc. in the Expediting Department, and Solstice
Advertising in the Account Services Department. A
number of interns are employed at Calista’s
Land and Natural Resources Department,
performing soil samples in the field, and are
also placed in the Human Resources and
Shareholder Records Departments.
The future of the Region depends on
educationally prepared and welltrained individuals. Quyana to
these young people for taking up
this challenge.
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Yulista Holding, LLC HR Manager
Receives Global Professional in
Human Resources Certificate
Michele Brennan, Human Resource Manager
for Yulista Holding, LLC, passed the test to
obtain her Global Professional in Human
Resource Management (GPHR) Certificate
from the Society for Human Resource
Management (SHRM) on May 24, 2010.
Michele says that the certification, which she
should have in hand toward the end of June, “has prepared me with
a good foundation on various facets of global human resources in the
event the company pursues contracts outside of the U.S.”
The GPHR certification test addresses employment and benefit laws
for seven different countries, including Canada, China, the European
Union, India, the United Kingdom and the United States. Compensation
strategies, recruiting for international assignments and training are
some of the valuable tools on which participants are tested.
Michele started studying for this test in April 2010, learning about the
different types of international companies and the role culture has in
training employees, which impacts workplace and leadership styles. “I
am now more knowledgeable in the area of global human resources
and better prepared for my job,” says
Michele. The SHRM requires those with
GPHR certificates to stay up-to-date on
human resource trends. Recertification is
needed every three years and involves an
additional 60 hours of continuing education.
The SHRM is a worldwide organization,
with chapters found in over 575 locations,
which provide resources and tools
such as education and certification for
human resource professionals. For more
information about the Society for Human
Resource Management visit shrm.org.
Red Devil
Photo credit: Calista’s Land and
Natural Resources department
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Village Profile: Red Devil
Kuskokwim quicksilver village
Red Devil is located on the bank of the Kuskokwim River. The village of 50
people is two miles from Red Devil Creek, 75 air miles from Aniak and 250
miles west of Anchorage. It was named after the Red Devil Mercury Mine,
which was established by Hans Halverson in the 1920s and 1930s.
Native Mercury, or “quicksilver,” is very dense, conducts electricity, and is
unique because it is the only metal that is liquid at normal temperatures.
Historically, mercury was used for products like dental amalgams, vaccine
preservatives, cosmetics and thermometers, and in the 18th century mercury
salts were used for curing felt to make fancy hats. Mercury was used commonly
to extract gold from other minerals because it combines with gold to form an
amalgam, or alloy, which can later be heated to separate the mercury from the
gold. Cinnabar, the principle ore of mercury, is found in Alaska mineral belts
ranging from the Wrangell Mountains to Nome – with a major deposit in the
Kuskokwim. The Red Devil deposit was discovered by accident, when a 10-yearold berry picker found pieces of high-grade cinnabar rubble on a hillside
overlooking the Kuskokwim River near Sleetmute. Russian explorers in the 1800s
also noted cinnabar-stibnite deposits while collecting furs in the Region.
During many years of its operation, the Red Devil quicksilver mine was the only
lode metal mining operation active in Alaska. Mining at the site began in 1933
and operated continuously until 1946 when the mercury market price dropped.
Production began again in 1952 and continued until a fire destroyed the mine
and mill equipment in 1954. However, in 1955 it was rebuilt on the opposite side
of Red Devil Creek and operated until 1971. In 1969, surface mining began, and
by 1970 the Red Devil Mine was the largest mercury producer in Alaska and one
of the largest in the U.S. The mine shut down in 1971 when the Mercury market
dropped and has not operated since. The Red Devil Mine is on federal lands
managed by the Bureau of Land Management who is working with state and
federal agencies to conduct a cleanup of the historic site.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community – the Red Devil Traditional
Council – and the village consists of Yup’ik Eskimos, Athabascans and non-Native
people with a highly active subsistence lifestyle. In the winter, the frozen river is
used as an ice road by snowmachines for travel to neighboring villages. In summer,
the Kuskokwim River serves as a major transportation link for bulk supplies and fuel
oil. The village has a 4,800-foot-long airstrip and electricity is provided by Middle
Kuskokwim Electric Cooperative.
NANA Regional
Corporation, Inc
The Red Dog Mine, the world’s largest zinc mine,
operates on land owned by the NANA Regional
Corporation, Inc., the Alaska Native Regional
Corporation, which represents the Native people
of Northwest Alaska. The mining operation is
conducted by Teck Alaska Incorporated. NANA and
the Red Dog operator became partners more than
two decades ago through a development agreement
that required environmental protections for the land
and provided economic benefits for Native people.
On May 20, 2010, Teck Resources Limited announced
that Teck Alaska is proceeding with development of a
new area at the Red Dog Mine, the Aqqaluk Deposit.
This new area contains 51.6 million tons of reserves
and represents an estimated 20 years of additional
mining for the region and NANA.
“We are excited to move forward with this next phase
at Red Dog Mine,” said Marie N. Greene, NANA
Regional Corporation President and CEO. “NANA
and Teck have worked very hard to ensure that the
social, cultural, environmental and economic benefits
of Red Dog will remain in place for our people and
our region.”
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Yup’ik Teachings
Maqivik – Steamhouse
Calista HR Talent Bank
When you visit Calista Corporation’s website
you’ll notice the Human Resources (HR) job
section has moved to a new online Talent Bank
system. This allows HR to more quickly notify
applicants of open positions.
Traditional gatherings allowed us to celebrate our stories, our history and our beliefs
in Native principles and values. A popular gathering place was, and is, the Maqivik,
the steamhouse. A traditional Yup’ik steambath is a social event similar to the Bayna
introduced by the Russians in the early 1800s, and it gradually replaced the fire bath
enjoyed by men in their large communial dwellings. Steam bathers pour water over
rocks to produce wet heat while a fire bath uses intense dry heat like a sauna. The heat
produced in both traditions can be very intense.
In between peaks of heat there usually is lots of talking, teasing and storytelling.
Applicants who have submitted Talent Bank
applications within the last two years will need to
verify their information in the system by contacting
the HR Department at 1-888-968-2416, ext. #2. For
applicants outside of the two-year window, you will
need to create a new profile in the system.
Personal Data form
Shareholder Name New Mailing Address Phone ( ) - SSN Birth Date / /
Would you like Calista to send you new will forms? n Yes n No
Calista Shares Village Corporation Shares Please change my address as I have indicated above. I understand that you
cannot make address changes without my permission and signature, which
I hereby give of my own free will and without constraint. I further authorize
Calista and its subsidiaries to share this information.
Shareholder Signature Date /
/
Signature of Witness 1 301 Calista Court, Suite A
Anchorage, AK 99518
Paid
Photo credit: Alaska State Library,
Evelyn Butler and George Dale.
Photographs, 1934-1982. ASLPCA-306
Permit # 165
Anchorage, AK
To view the Calista Corporation Career Center or
to create a profile in the Talent Bank system visit
www.jobs-calista.icims.com/jobs/intro.
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The HR Department regularly receives new job
announcements, but if your profile is not current
we cannot inform you of these opportunities.
Men enjoying steam bath, circa
1939 to 1959. Note the bundles of
shavings in their mouths which serve
as respirators and protect them from
the heat.
Signature of Witness 2 (Two witnesses are required if Shareholder signs with an “X.”)
Mail to:
301 Calista Court, Suite A
Anchorage, AK 99518-3028
Toll Free 800-277-5516 • Fax 907-279-8430
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