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Volume 7, No. 1. Mailed to shareholders
May 2001
Elections Edition
Auk Nu Tours | CP Leasing | Annual Meeting | CEO Q&A | Directors Actions | 2001 Candidates | Shareholder Discounts | Cultural Committee | Summer Employment
Goldbelt Sole
Owner of Auk Nu Tours
After operating for five years as a partnership, Goldbelt purchased Allen
Marine's interest in Auk Nu Tours. The two-vessel company will begin its
sixth season on Friday, May 11.
"We are pleased that Operations Manager Jim Hammond is returning four his fourth year," said Goldbelt President and CEO, Gary Droubay. "Jim has developed an excellent relationship with our crew and community members. He will ensure that Auk Nu Tour's high customer service standards will continue under Goldbelt ownership."
Auk Nu Tours passengers enjoy a spacious and comfortable catamaran, professional narration, excellent guest service personnel, complimentary snacks and beverages and spectacular scenery. The Tracy Arm Tour departs from the Seadrome dock, directly across from the Goldbelt Hotel, each day at 9:00 a.m. "We brake for wildlife," said Hammond. "Because the catamarans are fast and stable vessels, we have the flexibility in our schedule to stop for wildlife. Our passengers also spend more time at the head of Tracy Arm, viewing the Twin Sawyer Glaciers."
Passengers bound for Gustavus, Glacier Bay National Park and Icy Straits depart from the Allen Marine dock at Auk Bay each day at 11:00 a.m. The ferry ride arrives in Gustavus in just over two hours. Many passengers remain on board for the Icy Strait Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise. "The three-hour cruise is one of the best tours in Alaska," said Hammond. "The waters off Point Adolphus are rich with marine life and our naturalists are excited about sharing the sights and information."
"Auk Nu Tours was recognized as 2000 Subsidiary of the Year," said Droubay. "The captains and crew maintain a commitment to safety and service. The company has excellent employee retention and very strong shareholder hire. The crew does a wonderful job of sharing our home, our Native people and culture."
Goldbelt shareholders are invited to experience Auk Nu Tours products at a 50 percent discount. Contact the Goldbelt Tour Center, 586-8687 or toll free (800) 820-2628, for reservations and information.
CP Leasing Delivers
148 Trucks to IRS
CP Leasing,
Goldbelt's 8(a) government contractor, delivered 148 Ford Ranger pickups
on February 1, 2001 to the Internal Revenue Service under a three year
lease agreement. The trucks were delivered in every State in the Union,
except Alaska. "Coordinating the delivery of all 148 trucks to over
60 different dealers on the same day was a challenge but we successfully
executed our agreement," stated CP Leasing General Manager James
Cooke.
The IRS agents using the vehicles are part of the Excise tax enforcement program for off-road diesel fuel according to Cooke. Their job is to ensure that off-road diesel fuel, normally used in construction equipment, which is exempt from federal excise tax, does not show up in on-road vehicles.
The trucks, all of which are 4wd, XLT, quad-cab models with V-6 engines, will revert to CP Leasing after the 36-month lease is complete, and will be available for sale.
The Company is also close to signing a $1.2 billion contract with the National Institute of Health (NIH) to lease computer equipment, medical equipment, and radio/telephone equipment to agencies operating under NIH's umbrella. Goldbelt entered the CP Leasing partnership in 1999 with Alaska Village Initiatives and the Native American Marketing & Development Corporation to specifically service the NIH accounts. "The relationship with the NIH has been almost two years in the making," said Goldbelt President & CEO, Gary Droubay. "I am confident in our ability to service NIH's needs and I expect a contract will be signed within 30 days."
27th Annual Meeting
of Shareholders
The Goldbelt, Incorporated 27th Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be
held Saturday, June 2, 2001 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Tlingit & Haida
Community Center at 3235 Hospital Drive in Juneau, Alaska.
At this year's meeting the three-year terms of directors Del Cesar, Carl Nelson and Edith McHenry will expire. Shareholders will elect three directors from the 10 candidates profiled on pages three and four of this newsletter. The three elected candidates will serve three-year terms expiring at the 30th Annual Meeting in 2004.
Goldbelt is once again paying a one-time $50 voting incentive to all shareholders holding voting stock who submit a valid proxy on or before May 31 or at the annual meeting on June 2. Voting incentives will be mailed to eligible shareholders every Friday up until the annual meeting.
"When shareholders vote for directors they are exercising their most primary and significant right to determine Goldbelt's future," stated Andrea Cadiente-Laiti, Nominations and Elections Committee Chair.
Shareholders who have already voted are allowed to submit a new proxy if changes to their original vote are necessary. The last valid proxy submitted will be counted and all previously submitted proxies will be disregarded as explained in the Proxy Statement. Please exercise your right to vote and plan on attending the 27th Annual Meeting.
CEO Q&A
In this
section, President and CEO Gary Droubay answers questions asked by shareholders.
If you have a question for Gary Droubay, write Goldbelt at 9097 Glacier
Highway, Suite 200, Juneau, Alaska 99801, (907) 790-4990 or 1 (800) 770-5866.
Q. What is Goldbelt's future strategy for it's largest subsidiary, Glacier Bay Tours & Cruises?
A. Glacier Bay Tours & Cruises is Goldbelt's largest subsidiary, both in terms of revenue and employees. It was also Goldbelt's first investment in tourism, acquired in 1996. Last year, it generated over $14 million in Revenue from its' four small cruise ships and from the Glacier Bay Lodge. Additionally, it employs almost three hundred full and part time personnel. This is an exciting business, that focuses on delivering fun and adventure to vacationers in and around Glacier Bay National Park.
We have grown the business from Revenues of $5.2 million in 1996 to almost $15 million in year 2000, but have been unable to realize any significant profits from that growth. The 1999 accident with the WAV was an unfortunate event that cost us over $3 million in lost profits, consumed most of Goldbelt's excess liquidity, and challenged a year in which we thought we would finally realize some of that potential. Going into the 2000 operating season, we were confident that in this year we would realize the potential that we have been expecting, however, we were again disappointed with the results. In spite of the scheduled cruises being made with most of the available cabins full, debt service costs, annual maintenance and overhaul costs for the boats, and high overhead costs offset the gross profit that was generated.
We now have an additional challenge, as we look to the upcoming 2001 operating season, as it has become apparent that all of our business, especially Glacier Bay, will be adversely impacted by the weak economy in the lower 48, and the world. Cruise reservations for 2001 cruises are down 20 percent or more from last year. Because Goldbelt has over $18 million invested in Glacier Bay, it has become obvious that we cannot continue in this investment and accept no return on our investment. In that vein, with the concurrence of your Board of Directors, we have taken the following actions:
1. Hired a new President with fresh ideas, and a better understanding of cost control;
2. Eliminated all finance and accounting functions at Glacier Bay's Seattle location and moved them to Juneau;
3. Reduced the marketing staff, and will focus on reducing marketing costs and integrating with Goldbelt's Juneau marketing program;
4. Reduced overhead costs in sales, reservations, executive and human resources departments by 10 percent or more;
5. Put up for sale the Seattle office building that Goldbelt purchased two years ago for lease to Glacier Bay. With all finance and accounting functions moved to Juneau, Glacier Bay's need for office space is reduced, and they should be able to operate from less expensive office space.
Although not part of our cost cutting program, we have completed of a $2.7 million upgrade of the Wilderness Discover, (our largest cruise ship) which improved its cabins, added some capacity, and converted her to an adventure product, carrying kayaks and inflatables. It will command higher cabin rates, and may be available to lease out during the winter months. This upgrade was approved and financed by the boat's lien holder, as a way of increasing her value and marketability.
The new leadership at Glacier Bay has lifted morale and installed a new sense of excitement about the upcoming season. However, we are cautious about the ultimate effect of the weak economy on people's travel plans for this summer, and are preparing ourselves for reduced demand, and reduced revenues. Even with all of our cost cutting measures, it will be a challenge to turn a profit this year.
In the long run, we are seeking to find an equity partner to participate with us in this investment, or if that is not feasible, we will sell the cruise division (the four cruise ships), and focus on operating the Glacier Bay Lodge. We will be watching closely the operational results of this season, and at the same time, looking for opportunities to exit partially, or completely from this investment.
We have told you in the past, that if we cannot make an investment profitable after a reasonable period of time,that we would sell that investment. With Glacier Bay, we are close to the end of that reasonable period of time.
Directors Taking
Action For Shareholders
Pertinent Board Action. Includes but is not limited to:
12-2-00 Adopted Resolution 00-16
Authorization to negotiate long-term lease for Hobart Bay. The board of
directors and management are working with large cruise ship agencies to
evaluate Hobart Bay as a cruise ship port of call. Goldbelt owns over
30,000 acres at Hobart Bay and completed logging operations there in 1999.
Conversion to a tour destination would best utilize the land until a second-growth
harvest can be evaluated in 40-60 years.
Adopted Resolutions 00-17 through 00-23
Details surrounding the 27th Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Adopted Resolution 00-24 and 00-25
Authorization for purchase of Allen Marines' interest in Auk Nu Tours
(please see related article).
3-24-01 Adopted Resolution 01-06
Authorization to sell The Covered Bridge. Real estate in Anchorage, Alaska
that was originally purchased in 1996 for use in a mine museum operation.
Goldbelt closed the operation in 1997.
2001 Annual Meeting
Candidates
Nominees for Election to Three-year Terms Ending in the Year 2004
Tim
C. Ackerman (42)
3837 Melrose Street
Juneau, AK 99801
Safety Officer Law Enforcement and Harbor and Port Officer, City and
Borough of Juneau (19 years).
To the Shareholders, owners of the Corporation, We have a seasonal operation
with all our tours and they all have to be running efficiently and attract
travelers. Team players need to be in place in all departments to have
a successful tour season. I feel my experience working for the City for
19 years (currently for the Port of Juneau) has given me the knowledge
of all operations and aspects of the tour industry here in Juneau, with
my experience I feel I will be a valuable asset to this Corporation and
to its success in the tour industry. As a director I would like to see
this Corporation recover from its loss and make large distributions to
all Shareholders as well I'm sure all Shareholders should benefit from
this Corporation as it was intended. If I am elected I will be 100 percent
for the Shareholders and for the Corporation, for all directors should
be accountable to the Shareholders for their actions! Communication is
a vital part in any Corporation and all Shareholders should have a correct
answer for all questions asked. Feel free to contact me by phone or e
mail, (907) 789-3691 or WILDTLINGIT@WEBTV.NET, I will try to respond to
your inquiries as quickly as possible.
Alberta
J. Aspen (60)
PO Box 021874
Juneau, AK 99802
A.J. Aspen Tax Service - 1992-Present; Internal Revenue Service - 1962-91
(Retired); Juneau Tlingit & Haida President - 1992-98; Goldbelt Director
1988-98.
As Native people we have always been taught to plan for the future whether
itÕs subsistence, clan history, stories and dances. Our ANB Founding Fathers
started the fight for our rightful place in the world - to be fully functional
citizens and to be paid for this land taken from us. Goldbelt is the result
of hard work.
As a previous Board member I have seen the corporation face many challenges as we learned to survive in a new environment - "the corporate for profit business world." We made a deliberate decision to become involved in the tourism industry as a way to realize economic growth and provide employment for our shareholders. This has proven to be difficult for many reasons but I have faith in our ability to learn and succeed. We need to be prudent managers of our assets - for if we lose now - we won't have another chance.
We have two resources that we can utilize to our advantage: our culture and our shareholders. We must continually increase shareholder hire at all levels and begin letting tourists know that they are visiting "Indian Country" when they use our boats, busses, and tram by showcasing our own culture and history. And most importantly we must return to a profitable company that can pay increasing dividends so as to benefit all shareholders.
As a director I will represent the interests of all shareholders and will work to insure that Goldbelt does indeed have a "bright future."
*Catalino
(Lino) Barril (70)
233 5th Ave. S. #408
Kent, WA 98032
Senior Manager, State of Alaska (Retired); Outreach Coordinator, Seattle
Indian Center; Chief Steward and Purser, Glacier Bay Tours and Cruises;
Visitor Services Association, Museum of Flight; Goldbelt Director 1974-84
and 1986-93.
During my tenure on the Board I had the opportunity to work with Directors
and Management teams that took Goldbelt Inc. from a severe financial crisis
to a Corporation with assets of $113.5 million in 1993 (Corporate Financial
Statement 1993).
As a member of the Board we negotiated an Off Admiralty Settlement that gave the Corporation more land than what we would have received from the Claims Act, thus increasing our net worth tremendously.
As the Treasurer I worked very closely with the Board and President when we purchased the barge. At the recommendation of the President, the Board of Directors insured the barge. This proved to be a very wise move because after a series of accidents and a fire that destroyed the barge insurance claims paid to Goldbelt Inc. were worth more than the purchase price.
With hard work from the Board and Management team we reached a settlement with our NOL's. From this the largest shareholder distribution was made ($16,000.00 per 100 shares).
I have had the good fortune to work with Past Directors, Past Chairman of the Boards, and Past Presidents and Management staff who through their dedication, foresight and personal capabilities brought about the financial stability of Goldbelt Inc, and made it a leader among the Native Corporations.
I would like your support in bringing my experience to the Board of
Directors. Therefore, I am requesting your support.
* Mr. Barril was listed in the 2001 Proxy Statement as "Lino Barril"
and is listed on the 2001 Proxy Card as "Catalino Barril."
Alice
Bugni (49)
1424 Baranof Ave.
Kodiak, AK 99615
Author (three published cookbooks) and Webmaster.
Born in Juneau, raised in Seattle, I returned to Alaska in 1972 to work
on the Trans-Alaska pipeline, after which I worked as an airline stewardess
for Wein, and then as a long-distance operator for Alascom before moving
to Kodiak in 1981. I married a California/Kodiak fisherman and even though
our marriage ended after 16 years we remain close friends.
While obtaining an Associate of Arts degree I took a prerequisite expository writing course with Prof. Leslie Fields who taught me the skills I use today as an author. My first book, "Moose Racks, Bear Tracks, and other Alaska KIDSNACKS" became a #1 seller for my publisher in Seattle; a sequel is in the works; and I currently have a web site devoted to my third cookbook, "Sourdough for Starters" which will be my first self-published book. In true boomer fashion I've reached that stage in life where I'm ready to make a contribution, and being a Goldbelt board member would fulfill that desire in a profound way.
I bring to the table a lifetime commitment to learning, a self-imposed adherence to a strict code of ethics, and the firm belief that everyone is accountable for their actions. I won't be mailing out vote solicitations to fellow Goldbelt shareholders because I personally don't like receiving unsolicited mail. Just know that it would be my honor to serve you as a Goldbelt board member, beginning in the year 2001.
Delfin
(Del) Cesar (61)
4330 Glacier Highway
Juneau, AK 99801
Vice President Administration, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium,
4/2000-present; Director, Material Management, SEARHC, 1/83-3/2000; Goldbelt
Director 1992-present. Attended University of Maryland and University
of Alaska Southeast. Member American Management Association; Sitka Convention
and Visitors Bureau; Sitka Charter Boat Operators Association; and ANB
Camp 70.
A Raven/Sockeye, I was born in Juneau to Mary (James) and S.M. Cesar.
I am an Army veteran (1959-1963) and have retired from the Federal Government
in 1992. I have since been working for the Southeast Alaska Regional Health
Consortium as the Vice President of Administration. I would like to continue
serving our Shareholders using my experience to help Goldbelt mature bringing
profitability to our investments and dividends to our shareholders. It
takes hard work, determination and commitment to make a company grow.
It also takes people with real business experience to lead a company to
that growth. I believe I can continue to help Goldbelt achieve those goals.
Our current management team is hard at work on your behalf to bring profitability
to our companies, and I support those efforts. I respectfully ask for
your continued support.
Franklin Lee Jimmy (34)
PO Box 7563
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Photo not provided
Forestry Tech, United States Forest Service, 1989-present.
I am 34 years old and very new to all of this but very much want to make
a difference and add some new perspective to my corporation, and make
the necessary changes needed so our shareholder wonÕt have to miss any
more dividends in the future, and many other adjustments required to permit
this from happening again! But definitely keep the corp. going in the
same direction, with the right changes required! etc. . . .
Glenn
D. Johnson (54)
PO Box 428
Hoonah, AK 99829
Postmaster, United Sates Postal Service, Hoonah, 1981-present; USPS,
Juneau, 1972-81; United States Navy, Honorable Discharge, 1966-72. Graduated
Hoonah High School, Valedictorian. Vice President for parish council St.
Nicholas church, Juneau; President parish council and Reader of Hoonah
Orthodox church; President local APWU Union.
Goals: Focus on shareholders. Priority in distributions. All present benefits
should benefit all originals shareholders, more so than the new shareholders.
Original shareholders should see more benefits now and not wait 20 or
30 years. These are the people who own this corporation.
Any commitment acted on should be in the best interest of the shareholders first, especially in profits.
Edith
E. McHenry (53)
PO Box 21635
Juneau, AK 99802
Program Support Specialist, US Department of Commerce, NOAA, Office
of General Counsel, 1998-present; Director of Administrative Services,
1990-97 and Assistant Corporate Secretary for Shareholder Services, 1980-89,
Sealaska Corporation; Goldbelt Director, 1998-present. Graduated Juneau-Douglas
High School; attended San Jose City College and University of Tulsa. Member
Tlingit and Haida Community Council and Delegate to Central Council.
It is again time to elect three board members, and I would like to humbly
request your support for my election to a second term.
Many of you know that I had breast cancer this past fall. I had surgery, and I'll complete chemotherapy in April, 2001. My five-year survival prognosis is +92 percent! My brush with cancer further emphasized to me the importance of a healthy Goldbelt, Inc. for current and future generations.
These past few years have been challenging. Prior to my election, most of Goldbelt's cash had been invested. Many of those investments lacked synergy and contributed nothing to the bottom line. Your board and management have been evaluating corporate holdings towards selling off non-performing assets and consolidating functions that will reduce operating costs while strengthening our ability to succeed in our core tourism businesses. An example is we are moving Glacier Bay Tours & Cruises' accounting to Juneau. This translates to additional local employment opportunities, and a reduction of overhead. We also recently authorized management to negotiate the sale of the building that currently houses Glacier Bay Tours & Cruises and relocating the operation to cheaper office space.
I feel I bring many positive attributes to the board and I sincerely hope that you will exercise your right to vote. I ask you for your support and vote so that I can continue the important work of bringing Goldbelt, Inc. to profitability. I am committed to the immediate and long-term success of Goldbelt. Gunalcheesh!
Carl
C. Nelson (63)
PO Box 34203
Juneau, AK 99802
Data Network Services, Retired, State of Alaska, Juneau, 1967-87; Goldbelt
Director 1987-present, current Chairman. Associates Degree Business Administration,
University of Alaska - Juneau. Member Alaska Native Brotherhood Camp 2;
Juneau Tlingit and Haida Community Council.
I am an incumbent with over 14 years of service on Goldbelt Board of Directors,
currently serving as Chairman of the Board. My strengths are diversified
due to my experience in native and non-native organizations since 1963.
I have held leadership roles in Juneau ANB Camp No. 2; Grand Camp ANB
as Grand Secretary and 1st Grand Vice President; Juneau Tlingit and Haida
Community Council as well as Tlingit Haida Central Council. I also served
on the Juneau Borough Assembly and Juneau City Council. My commitment
is solely with Goldbelt, Inc. with no other outside interests to interfere
with this commitment.
Politically, Goldbelt is a front runner in business which has built a strong relationship with our local, state and federal governments. This enables Goldbelt to have the valuable lines of communication with all levels of government so that we can accomplish our corporation's goals and objectives.
Financially we are now focused on profitability with our companies. We anticipate that our companies will continue to grow and within three to five years we will demonstrate strong gains. Our board, management and staff with a "team approach," will produce results for our shareholders.
I pledge my commitment and experience; a voice for all generations; equitable treatment for all; and finally for sound business planning with Goldbelt, Inc. I humbly ask for your support and your vote for my reelection to the Goldbelt Board of Directors. Gun al' cheesh
Bill
Tompkins (70)
416 6th St.
Juneau, AK 99801
Manpower Specialist. Retired. Tlingit and Haida Central Council; United
States Army, 4th Infantry, Honorable Discharge. Graduate, Anchorage High
School. Member Juneau Lions Club; Juneau ANB.
My name is Bill Tompkins. My Tlingit name is Hin-Sheesh. I am a Raven
of the Frog Clan. My mother was Anna Klaney and my father was John F.
Tompkins. I have been happily married to Betty Tompkins since 1963. We
have six children, Guy, Frank and Joe, Maggie, Dawn and Christal. I graduated
from Anchorage High School in 1949. Following high school, I was the first
Alaska Native to play professional baseball. I left baseball for my military
service in the U.S. Army, 4th Infantry, and was honorably discharged in
1953. I was employed by Tlingit & Haida Central Council, as a manpower
specialist. Other jobs included, working on an oil exploration platform
as a roughneck, roustabout, crane operator, and a derrick hand in Cook
Inlet. I worked in the timber industry in Haines and fished commercially
on and off. I am a member of the Juneau Lions Club, and Juneau ANB. I
also belonged to the American Legion. IÕm retired but still actively participate
in playing and coaching basketball and softball. I also enjoy fishing
& hunting. As a Goldbelt Shareholder, I am familiar with the effect the
boat accident and the fluctuating economy has had on our company. I believe
my work experience and calm approach to problem solving can help our company
return to profitability, improve shareholder hire, and return to paying
dividends. I would appreciate your vote to elect me a member of the Goldbelt
Board of Directors. I believe we can make a successful business turnaround.
2001
Goldbelt Employee & Shareholder Discounts
Goldbelt and our business partnerships are pleased to offer the following
discounts. These discounts are available to Goldbelt employees and Goldbelt
shareholders only. They are not extended to other family members or shareholders
of other Native corporations. Discounts are based on availability. Shareholders
must present a Goldbelt identification card at the time of purchase. Employees
should present photo ID and a pay-stub dated within the past month are
required as proof of employment.
Alaska Cruises:
Fifty percent discount off round-trip Misty Fjords cruise and Historical
Waterfront cruise. (Cruise/flight combination tour is not available at
a discount.)
Contact Alaska Cruises office within 24 hours of tour departure, 225-6044.
Full fare Misty Fjord adult: $145 Child: $125
Full Fare Historical Waterfront $50 (adult or child)
Auk Nu Tours:
Fifty percent discount on tours.
Phone Tour Center or Auk Nu office within 24 hours of tour departure,
586-8687.
Full fare Tracy Arm Tour: $110.25 Child: $70.81
Full fare Whale Watch: $78.00 Child: $60.00
Full fare, one-way JNU/Gustavus: $45.47 Child: $30.32
Full fare, round-trip JNU/Gustavus: $85.90 Child $ 60.40
Full fare r/t with Whale Watch: $139.90 Child: $104.64
Auk Ta Shaa Discovery:
Fifty percent discount on raft and kayak tours.
Phone Auk Ta Shaa to verify if space is available within 24 hours of tour
departure, 586-8687.
Full raft fare: $89.00
Full kayak fare: $95.00
Glacier Bay Lodge:
Fifty percent discount on lodge room rate.
No additional discount for meals or gifts.
Phone Glacier Bay Lodge front desk within 24 hours of arrival to verify
space available, 697-2226.
Glacier Bay Tours/Cruises:
Fifty percent discount off Spirit of Adventure tour.
Contact Glacier Bay Lodge front desk to verify space available, 697-2226.
Goldbelt Hotel Juneau:
All rates based on availability. Single or double occupancy.
Charge for addition person is $15.
Employee/Shareholder rates for advance reservations:
5/1/01 to 9/15/01 Call for rate information
9/16/01 to 12/31/01 $69 Mtn. View/$79 Water
1/1/02 to 4/30/02 $79 Mtn. View/$89 Water
No additional discount for meals or gifts.
For reservations call 586-6900 or toll-free: (888) 478-6909.
Mt. Roberts Tramway:
Fifty percent discount on full fare tram ride.
No additional discount for meals or gifts.
Show ID and pay-stub at ticket counter.
Full adult fare: $19.75
Full child fare: $10.50
Board Seeks
Cultural Committee Nominations
The Goldbelt Board of Directors is outlining the responsibilities for
a Cultural Advisory Committee consisting of Goldbelt shareholders. The
primary function of the committee would be to evaluate the most effective
ways to showcase the Tlingit culture within Goldbelt's tourism subsidiaries.
"We have such a unique and beautiful culture and visitors are eager to learn about our people," said Goldbelt director Kathy Polk. "We want to find new ways of educating patrons of our Goldbelt businesses. The board feels that an ongoing advisory committee made up of knowledgeable shareholders is the best way to do that."
The Board is currently seeking nominations for the committee and will appoint members after the committee plan is complete in July. Committee members will participate on a voluntary basis and will not be financially compensated by the corporation.
If you are interested in participating or know another shareholder that you would like to nominate please contact Goldbelt, Incorporated at (907) 790-4990 or call toll free at (800) 770-5866 to request a Nomination Form.
Complete details regarding the Cultural Advisory Committee will be highlighted in the summer edition of the Kookenaa.
Employment
Opportunities for Shareholders!
Goldbelt, Incorporated and its subsidiaries are ready to launch the summer
tourism season and are still looking for many employees for this season.
For an up-to-the-minute listing of open positions throughout the Goldbelt
family of companies, log onto www.goldbelt.com, click on the "Employment
Opportunities" line, and scan the list that is updated daily. GoldbeltÕs
employment application can be completed online in the same location. Or,
if the "net" isnÕt familiar to you, call Human Resources (790-4990) or
stop by any of the Goldbelt businesses and pick up an application. Positions
are available throughout the summer season so check back often.
