january 2004 volume 7 issue 1

CHEFORNAK CHEVAK EEK GOODNEWS BAY HOOPER BAY KIPNUK KONGIGANAK KWIGILLINGOK MEKORYUK NAPAKIAK NAPASKIAK NEWTOK NIGHTMUTE OSCARVILLE

PLATINUM QUINHAGAK SCAMMON BAY TOKSOOK BAY TUNTUTULIAK TUNUNAK

The new Scammon Bay Fisheries Support Center.

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NEW SCAMMON BAY FISHERIES SUPPORT CENTER COMPLETED

Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) completed construc-tion on a fisheries support center in Scammon Bay in February. The first of its kind in the CVRF region, the facility will provide fishers in the Scammon Bay area with a place to repair their fishing ves-sels, outboard motors, and commercial fishing equipment. The project was initiated by Byron Ulak, lead program man-ager, who wrote the proposal and business plan. Project development was made possi-ble through the unified efforts of the City of Scammon Bay, Scammon Bay Traditional Council, Askinuk Corporation and CVRF.

Depending on the scope of each project, CVRF can modify the current fisheries support center design in order to accommodate a commu-nity’s specific needs. CVRF will continue to work with each community to develop a business plan that addresses related ongoing, operational and maintenance costs. All fisheries support centers will be required to generate enough revenue to cover the operation and main-tenance costs to become completely self-sustainable. A grand opening celebration for the Scammon Bay Fisher-ies Support Center is scheduled for later this spring.

Byron Ulak inspects the facility’s interior.

C O A S T A L V I L L A G E S R E G I O N F U N D

Neqsurtet Nepiit

The Scammon Bay facility is a 34’ by 38’ two-story structure measuring roughly 1,700 square feet. The design includes a Triodetic foundation, which requires very little site prepara-tion during construction, and allows the structure to remain sturdy, even when situated on unforgiving soil conditions. The building design consists of four rooms (two offices, and bunk and storage area) and a work-shop. The small engine/boat repair area includes a small mezzanine to accommodate fishing gear and equipment repair. CVRF plans to hire a skilled welder/mechanic who will provide boat and outboard motor repair services for Scammon Bay area fishers. For a fee, the facility will provide shop space for fishers wishing to make boat or equipment repairs, depending upon available space. CVRF recognizes that fisheries-support needs differ among the twenty member communities. Therefore, the function of a fish-eries support center will not be the same in each village.

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Alexie Nicholai discusses the CT survey during a meeting in Oscarville.

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CIUNERKAM TANGRUARITII “Looking Towards the Future”

Residents of Napakiak listen as the CT process is explained.

Lloyd Black leads the CT school meeting in Napakiak

Ciunerkam Tangruaritii, “Looking Towards the Future”, is a project that allows Coastal Villages Region Fund to gather community input for the 2006 – 2008 Community Develop-ment Plan (CDP). The CDP is a requirement for Community Development Quota (CDQ) groups. The purposes of the Ciunerkam Tangruaritii (CT) process are to ascertain community members’ knowledge of CVRF and our programs, and to identify fisheries-related community needs. The CT process is also intended to raise CVRF staff’s awareness of communities’ needs.

Many of the community meetings for the CT process have taken place, and there are more scheduled in the next month. CVRF staff plans to have completed all twenty member commu-nities by mid-May. The community meetings give residents an opportunity to advise CVRF

of their suggestions, ask questions, and speak about their community’s fisheries- related needs. As a thank you for attending the meet-ings, door prizes are given away at each meeting. Come join us at your next community meeting!!! In addition to the community meetings, we are distributing community and school surveys. This is another avenue for residents to let CVRF know how we are doing, and what we can do to improve our programs for our communities. The surveys are available during community meetings, at any local CVRF office or by calling 1 (888) 795-5151. At the end of the survey period, we will be drawing from all returned surveys for prizes. So, hurry and return your completed survey! Your participa-tion helps make CVRF programs successful.

Henrietta Shavings is excited to win a door prize after attending the CT meeting in Mekoryuk.

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The CVRF Marine Safety Program is designed to assist in the prevention of marine accidents by providing safety training and teaching basic awareness skills. The course stresses the importance of wearing a personal floatation device (PFD) while on the water, and to carry a VHF Radio on board the boat. Byron Ulak (Scammon Bay), Greg Slats (Chevak) and Joe Hall (Anchorage) have been developing a marine safety training class since Fall 2003. They have been working together with the US Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (Anchorage) (www.uscg.mil/d17/index.html), and the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA, Sitka)(www.amsea.org), in order to develop a comprehensive class curriculum. A representative from both the US Coast Guard and AMSEA will be teaching the course. In early March, a course syllabus was devel-oped, to include the following topics for discussion and presentation:

• Small Skiff Regulations • Personal Floatation Devices (PFD’s) • Emersion Suits • Basic firefighting • Signal Flares & Signal Smoke • EPIRB’s • VHF Radios • Cold Water Survival Skills

The first part of the training will be held in a classroom setting, demonstrating a few different types of PFD’s, emersion suits, etc. Next, the class will continue outside for a demonstration of different types of flares and signal smoke and basic firefighting skills. Classes will be held May 6 – 8 in Scammon Bay, Chevak, Toksook Bay, Nightmute, Kipnuk, and Goodnews Bay. The class facilitators will assess the results of these first six classes. Once they have reviewed the class feedback, they will decide whether to hold future classes later on in the summer or in the spring of 2005.

CVRF MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM

THE REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM The revolving loan committee met to review the first batch of loan applicants for 2004. The committee awarded approximately $87,000 to eight successful applicants.

Through its Marine Safety Training program, CVRF hopes to de-crease the occurrence of unsafe boating practices.

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COASTAL VILLAGES YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

During the Chevak Winterfest, I went to a school workshop hosted by “Keggulluk”, Earl Polk. He talked about why our young people have lost their ability to focus. They think that there is nothing to do in their village, when in fact, the elders, while growing up in the same village, had a lot to do. The thought of wanting to leave the village for excitement partially affects all community members, and is felt by friends, family and peers of all ages. I noticed a community announcement in Hooper Bay that was asking for volunteers to help out with the Easter egg hunt. This included cooking and coloring the eggs, hiding and then finally holding the egg hunt. Volunteerism is one of the leadership traits that youth are encouraged to develop.

Through volunteerism, young people accomplish projects that are noticed by all com-

munity members. Through these projects, they develop a sense of accomplishment.

In communities like Mekoryuk and Kipnuk, the youth have volunteered for activities such as: cleaning homes, packing water, and hauling trash for the elders in the communities. In Eek and Toksook Bay, the youth have hosted fundraising events like: basketball games, community dances, and cakewalks. Other communities have planned similar activities, but need their local leadership to help follow through with the plans.

During these activities, youth make a difference by focusing on filling the void in their communi-ties. Such activities improve the entire village’s appeal, creating an active community where it is fun to live.

-Greg Slats, Chevak Community Program Manager

Where would you like to live someday? What makes that place special? What would you do there for work? How would you earn money? What would you do when you weren’t working? Where would you go and what would you see? These are some questions students in the 3rd grade are asked in one of the lessons in the “Our Region” JA kit. The answers to these questions most likely will focus on natural, human and capital resources, as well as various elements of a local economy. In this particular lesson, students learn about various resources, and reasons why people live where they do. So what are these resources? First of all, a resource is something of value that you use. Natural resources are gifts of nature like water, snow, mountains, rocks and wood. Human resources are people. Capital resources are things that are made that we use to do work by combining natural and human resources like buildings, paper, desks, boats, nets, etc.

Most people choose to live where they do because of various resources around them. Have you ever wondered why you, your parents and their parents before them chose to live where you are living now? It may have some-thing to do with the natural surroundings like mountains, rivers or the sea. It may have some-thing to do with people or type of jobs around them. It usually has to do with one or all of the resources - natural, human or capital. This lesson also encourages students to think about their futures, and the importance of education as a means to greater variety of job opportunities. They will be better able to choose where they want to live, and what they want to do. This lesson is just one example of what the students are learning through Junior Achieve-ment. If you want to learn more about Junior Achievement, ask your kids or visit the classroom during JA class. -Byron Ulak, Community Program Manager

A LESSON FROM JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT

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A SUCCESSFUL SEASON AT SEA FOR CVRF RESIDENTS The Catcher/Processors Ocean Rover, Northern Jaeger and American Dynasty recently arrived at the Port of Seattle after two and a half months in the Bering Sea. The Northern Hawk and American Triumph followed shortly after. During “A” season, onboard workers processed pollock into surimi and fillets. They also produced roe and fish meal. With their final paychecks in hand, eight CVRF community members were excited to head home, but took the time to meet with CVRF staff to share their experiences before leaving. In total, fifteen CVRF community members successfully completed their contracts for “A” season.

Magdalene Mathew (Chefornak) said the best part about her time aboard the Northern Jae-ger was “making money and making friends”. “I’d done this before and the

first time was really hard. My sister helped me, and encouraged me to stick it out so I could make the money.” To date, Magdalene has completed five trips with American Seafoods. “I had so much fun – even though I had some bad days, it was great” said Evelyn Buckles (Chefornak), who was also aboard the Northern Jaeger. “I got to know people from all over the world, some of them took care of me and made sure no one bothered me, they kept me going….New people need to know that there will be hard times, but it’s not going to be bad all the time and the weeks go by fast.” Timothy Black (Hooper Bay) worked aboard the American Dynasty. He was seasick for the first few days after embarking from Dutch Harbor but soon recovered. He said the most important thing is to “keep telling yourself you can do it

and…be in good physical condition. With time you adjust to it.” The captain of the Ocean Rover, Jens Johnsen, said “Casey Moses (Toksook Bay) is a great worker; we could use more [workers] like him”. In the past few years, Casey has completed four contracts and has recruited several other community members. In order to be successful, it is important for employees to have positive attitudes and work ethics along with the ability to work well with others from various cultural backgrounds. Working as a processor isn’t easy. Employees are at sea for extended periods of time, often working long shifts. Mary Perrusquina (Chefornak), a processor aboard the American Dynasty, said “the worst part of the job was standing in one place for sixteen hours- the best part was going to sleep”. The ships often encounter rough seas as well. Factory Manager Jan Pedersen described the Ocean Rover’s trip into Seat-tle: “It was rough coming in, the swells were huge… You looked out the window and couldn’t see the sky.” It should be noted that in times such as these, processing is halted. - Continued on page 6

Mary Perrusquia receives her paycheck and travel itinerary home.

Haidee Canete (CVRF Human Resources Assistant) and Magdalene Mathew on board the Northern Jaeger.

Casey Moses talks about his experience.

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A SUCCESSFUL SEASON CONTINUED: Jobs aboard processors can be challenging, but successful employees can be proud of their accomplishments, and are rewarded for their commitment with generous pay. Employment opportunities are made available through CVRF for a variety of positions in onshore and off-shore facilities, depending on the need of CVRF and its industry partners. For more information about job opportunities, contact your local community liaison or Verla Mojin, employment coordinator, at 1-(888)-795-5151 or e-mail her at [email protected]. Applications can also be downloaded from the CVRF website at www.coastalvillages.org.


Coastal Villages Seafoods, LLC We are getting ready for the up-coming halibut and salmon summer operations in Quinhagak, Mekoryuk, Toksook Bay, Tununak, Chefornak, Kipnuk and Hooper Bay. The employment contract is from June to August. Interested people are encouraged to apply now! “B” Pollock Season Employment There are at-sea and on-shore employment opportunities for the

“B“ Pollock season. The “B” Pollock season lasts from June to October. Applicants must be able to pass a drug test, provide good work references, be able to work up to 16 hours a day, and able to lift at least 50-70 lbs. We make employment referrals to our fishing industry partners once you have met the criteria.

Upcoming Employment Opportunities: Coastal Villages Seafoods, LLC June to August American Seafoods Company “B” Season Westward Seafoods, Inc. “B” Season Icicle Seafoods “B” Season Congratulations to the following people that successfully completed their employment contracts with American Seafoods or other seafood industry partners:

To obtain an employment application, contact your local CVRF representative or call the toll free number at 1-8888-795-5151. To obtain an employment application, contact your local CVRF representative or call the toll free number at 1-(888)-795-5151.

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Aglionga, Andrew Asuluk, Joseph Black, Timothy Buckles, Evelyn Hunter, Jason

Lake, Clifford Lake, Elena Lake, Victor Mathew, Magdalene Moses, Casey

Moses, Teddy Perrusquina, Mary Smith, Samuel Tom, Pauline Woods, Forrest

The Ocean Rover at dock.

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Scholarship Congratulations to the Spring 2004 recipients of the Louis Bunyan Memorial Scholarship (LBMS)! (Recipients listed on page 8.) Applicants must maintain a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average to qualify for the scholarship towards their educational and career goals. Scholarship Application Deadlines MAY 31– FUNDING FOR THE FALL SEMESTER October 31– funding for the Spring Semester For those that want to get their GED, there is NO deadline to apply! Contact the CVRF Anchorage office at 1 (888) 795-5151 for additional information. Internship We welcome Larson Hunter (Scammon Bay ) to the administrative internship position at the CVRF Anchorage Corporate Office! CVRF accepts applications for internship positions year-round, so you may apply at anytime. Applicants must have at least two years of college or technical/vocational experience; or at least three years of general work experience. You may read more about Larson and his internship experience on page 15. Training Coastal Villages Seafoods, LLC has annual training opportunities for those that have completed their employment contracts, and have proven to be excellent team players at our halibut and salmon plants or have experience and an interest in furthering their knowledge in the field. This spring, we offered training in refrigeration operations and maintenance, fillet and mince production, hazardous analysis and critical control point (HACCP) certification for those interested in working for Coastal Villages Seafoods. Coastal Villages will hire each individual who successfully completes their training course. We believe in quality production at each of our seafood plants, and successful workers are given the opportunity to develop expertise through hands-on training courses.

Tammy French, VP of Human Resources from American Seafoods and Verla Mojin recruit employees at a recent career fair in Bethel.

Carl Amos practices silver soldering while Gerald Hunt and David Jones watch. Christopher Thomas and John Wuya work on a compressor during Refrigeration/Electrical Operations & Maintenance Training.

DON’T FORGET THE MAY 31 DEADLINE FOR FALL SEMESTER SCHOLARSHIPS!

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Last Name First Name Village School Major Abraham Mary Toksook Bay AVTEC Business & Office Technology Active Jamie Kipnuk UAF Mathematics Agnus Elizabeth Nightmute AVTEC Culinary Arts Albert Laurentia Tununak UAA Nursing Science Albert II Paul Bethel AVTEC Facility Maintenance Alexie Davina Kipnuk UAA Social Work Anaver II James Kwigillingk UAA Civil Engineering Andrew Ishmael Kwigillingok UAF KuC Elementary Education Andy Jason Newtok UAF KuC General AA Degree Ayagalria Chuck Napakiak UAF KuC General AA Degree Bavilla Janet Platinum UAF Wildlife Biology Carter Kent Eek UAF Aviation Maintenance Tech Church Whitney Quinhagak UAF Biological Sciences Dock Jonathan Kipnuk Take Flight Private Pilot Elachik Connie Atm. (Newtok) AVTEC Business & Office Technology Evan Norma Napakiak UAA Elementary Education Fox Natasia Quinhagak UAF KuC AA - Science Gauthier Shawn Chevak AVTEC Automotive Technology Green Jean Renee Hooper Bay APU Elementary Education Haggitt Shannon Eek UAF Psychology Joe Harvey Hooper Bay Take Flight Commercial Pilot Kaganak Amanda Anchorage UAA Journalism Kailukiak Anna Toksook Bay UAF Elementary Education Kailukiak Joette Toksook Bay UAF General Studies Kimoktoak Andrea Kwigillingok UAA Practical Nursing Lake Juliana Kwigillingok UAA Nursing Science Lincoln Moses Toksook Bay AVTEC Facility Maintenance Construction Malvich Eva Bethel Idaho State B.S Health Education Manchuak Micheal Kwigillingok AVTEC Facility Maintenance Martins Cheryl Chevak AVTEC Business & Office Technology Motgin Susan Napakiak AVTEC Business & Office Technology Nanuk Clara Hooper Bay UAA Computer Technology Nanuk Heather Hooper Bay UAF KuC undeclared Nukusuk Paul Hooper Bay Testing Institute Welding Olson Lillian Chevak APU Elementary Education Paul Rayna Kipnuk UAF KuC Applied Accounting Paul Theodosius Kwigillingok Take Flight Pilot Runfola Rebecca Scammon Bay UAF Elementary Education Sampson Viola Kwigillingok UAA Nursing Science Simon Joel Tuntutuliak UAF Bristol Bay Rural Development Smith Luke Mekoryuk Charter College Business Management Practice Southern Verna Napakiak Puma Substance Abuse Specialty Steadman Ember Chevak Central Wash.Univ. Business / Russian Strunk Deanna Quinhagak UAF Special Ed. / Micro Computers Sundown Thea Scammon Bay UAF Elementary Ed. / Mathematics Teve Karla Chevak UAF Business Administration Ulroan Mary Chevak UAF Elementary Ed. / Mathematics Walter Joanne Tununak UAF KuC Associate Art Waska Vincent Newtok UAF KuC Tribal Lands & Government Bus.

SPRING 2004 LBMS RECIPIENTS

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SPRING 2004 HARVEST REPORT Pollock CVRF, Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation (BBEDC) and Central Bering Sea Fishermen’s Association (CBSFA) pollock quota are pooled together and harvested by American Seafoods. BBEDC is this year’s quota manager, and in the first quarter, American Seafoods has harvested 99.96% of the “A” season quota. Pacific Cod CVRF Pacific Cod quota is harvested by Pacific Longline Company. The F/V Deep Pacific and the F/V North Cape harvested 501.690 mt or 33.4% of “A” Season quota in the first quarter. FG Sablefish (Aleutian Islands) CVRF Sablefish quota is harvested by Kokopelli Fisheries, LLC. In the first quarter, the F/V Ocean Harvester started fishing in mid-March, and has harvested 3.498 mt of Sablefish. Halibut Area 4D – CVRF 4D halibut quota for 2004 is 123,840 lbs. There was no harvesting activity in the first quarter. Area 4E – CVRF 4E halibut quota for 2004 is 241,500 lbs. There was no harvesting activity in the first quarter. Halibut plants are expected to open in early May.

Atka Mackerel / Pacific Ocean Perch (POP) CVRF, Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation (BBEDC), Central Bering Sea Fish-ermen’s Association (CBSFA) and Yukon Delta Fisheries Development Association (YDFDA) Atka Mackerel and POP quota are pooled together and harvested by US Seafoods. BBEDC is this year’s quota manager. Flathead / Rock / Yellowfin Sole CVRF, Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation (BBEDC), Central Bering Sea Fish-ermen’s Association (CBSFA) and Yukon Delta Fisheries Development Association (YDFDA) Flathead Sole, Rock Sole and Yellowfin Sole quota are pooled together and harvested by US Seafoods. BBEDC is this year’s quota man-ager. Snow/Tanner Crab (Opilio) The C/P Alaskan Enterprise harvested 300,179 lbs. or 99% of our snow crab quota. Bristol Bay Red King Crab CVRF Bristol Bay Red King Crab quota will be harvested by C/P Alaskan Enterprise in the fall of 2004.

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COASTAL VILLAGES SEAFOODS BUSY YEAR ROUND When is the busiest time of year for Coastal Villages Seafoods (CVS)? For nearly 300 work-ers and approximately 300 fishermen of Coastal Villages Seafoods, the answer is “June through August.” But in many ways, the busiest time of year for CVS is January through May when all of the permitting, gear orders, and planning takes place. 2004 has been no different. In the first four months of 2004, the office has been BUSY! In early April, CVS purchased a new 135-foot landing craft that will be available in mid-July to tender salmon and halibut. After the fishing season, she will help CVS reduce its high transportation costs by shuttling up to five containers of frozen salmon at a time, to ports in Bethel and Dutch Harbor for further distribu-tion. We are putting the final touches on two new halibut plants in Mekoryuk and Toksook Bay, to insure smooth operations this summer. All the plants are permitted, and if the weather allows, they will open as early as May 1, which is a month earlier than in years past. We also had five CVRF member residents recently

complete a week-long refrigeration training class in Indian Valley. Congratula-tions! These are just a few of the projects that happened already in 2004, so that this year’s fish-

ing season can be the best that CVS and the fishermen have ever had. Here is an update for each of the CVS fisheries: Herring The herring market in 2004-2005 appears very weak. Weak enough, that it was announced that the herring fishery in Norton Sound will not occur in 2004. However, CVS will continue to support four districts in our region: Goodnews

Bay, Cape Avinof, Nelson Island, and Cape Romanzof. Much like last year, CVS will institute a bonus plan to reward those fishermen that catch herring with high roe percentages. Due to the poor markets, the Nunivak Island seine fishery will not occur in 2004. Halibut Due to many fishermen’s requests, CVS is gearing up early in 2004 to open the halibut plants as early as May 1st. Mekoryuk and Toksook Bay are home to new halibut plants, and we wish the fishermen in both areas the best of luck “to load up the plant” with their halibut catch. The price is anticipated to start at $1.25 per pound. If you did not land halibut at one of the six CVS halibut plants in 2003, you will need to call your local plant manager to get a card. The process takes up to two weeks, so plan ahead. If you landed halibut last year at one of our plants, you can get your card by signing a form at your local halibut plants or by calling the CVS office in Anchorage at 1 (888) 795-5151. CVS is also working hard to initiate a pilot program that will provide a halibut buying station on the south coast of Nunivak Island. More details to come! Salmon As mentioned above, CVS is the proud owner of a new tender. It is currently being retrofitted in Florida, and should be on the fishing grounds in time for the August Coho season. The 135-foot landing craft has a carrying capacity of 400,000 pounds, and draws 5.5 feet of water. CVS is also gearing up to purchase salmon in Bethel during the August Coho season. We are pleased to be able to provide a fishing opportunity for the member communities of Napaskiak, Napakiak, and Oscarville.

(Left to right) Carl Amos, John Wuya, Christopher Thomas, Walter Bigjohn and David Jones graduate from Refrigeration Operations & Maintenance Training at Indian Valley.

The new CVS tender at dock in Florida.

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LOCAL SEAFOOD PRODUCTS GAIN NATIONAL ATTENTION A few years ago, Coastal Villages Seafoods’ commitment to top quality seafood processing in Quinhagak attracted the attention of Wild-catch, a value-added seafood processor, which focuses on the natural advantages of wild salmon over farmed salmon. In addition, Wildcatch believed the story of Quinhagak would attract and interest potential consumers, with a description of the people and the environment from where the product came. Working together, Wildcatch and Coastal Villages Seafoods developed co-branding strategies for many CVS salmon resources. Smoked King Salmon featuring the Wildcatch /CVS brand is available in many upscale retail outlets from Wegmans Markets on the East Coast to Whole Foods Markets found in many regions of the country. Coastal Villages

Sockeye are featured at Wild Oats Markets nation wide. With the low-carb craze sweeping the country, salmon burgers, nova lox and Sockeye portions are also featured in the Atkins Nutritionals web site and catalog. Often, a few descriptive sentences about the Kuskokwim region and a photo of the Quinhagak plant are featured in promotional materials and on product packaging. (See below for examples.) Since CVS has the production side under control, Wildcatch is focusing on expanding the demand for the brand so they can elevate the salmon resource beyond commodity status. Over the past few seasons, the product that has left the Quinhagak plant has been first-rate and all those associated with the process, fisher-men, processors and CVS staff should be proud of their accomplishments.

Coastal Villages Seafoods salmon portion and the Quinhagak plant featured in a Wild Oats Deli sales flyer.

CVS/Wildcatch salmon and co-branding logo are featured in several areas of the Atkins Direct catalog.

The natural benefits of wild salmon are pro-moted in the Atkins Direct catalog, differentiat-ing the product from farmed fish.

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Howard Amos President Mekoryuk

Simeon John Vice President Toksook Bay

Oscar Evon Secretary Kwigillingok

Timothy Samson Treasurer Kipnuk

Jonathan Lewis Executive Committee Member Chefornak

Wassilie Bavilla Executive Committee Member Quinhagak

Johnny Hawk Executive Committee Member Eek

John Pingayak Chevak

Jack Stewart Goodnews Bay

Eric Olson, Sr. Hooper Bay

Ralph Kiunya Kongiganak

Nicholas Paul Napakiak

Helen Kaganak Napaskiak

Peter John Newtok

Paul Tulik Nightmute

Frank Berezkin Oscarville

Henry Williams Platinum

George Smith Scammon Bay

Gabriel Olick Tuntutuliak

Andy Charlie, Sr. Tununak

JONATHAN LEWIS, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER

Jonathan draws a ticket for a door prize during the CT meeting in Chefornak.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee

Board Members

Jonathan Lewis was elected by the community of Chefornak to represent them as a CVRF Executive Committee Board Member in November 2003. Mr. Lewis’ term expires in the year 2006. Jonathan Lewis was born in Bethel and raised in Kwigillingok, graduating from Kwigillingok High School, before moving to Chefornak sixteen years ago. Jonathan is married to Bernadette Lewis and has five children, Mariam (15), Kaylyn (12), Megan (10), Ethan (7), and Josephine (4).

Mr. Lewis has worked as a wellness counselor for Yukon-Kuskokwin Health Corporation (YKHC) for over eight years. Previously, he worked as a power plant operator for four years, and served on the Chefornak Water and Sewer Board for two years. Jonathan says he was interested in serving on the CVRF Executive Committee because he’d like to help the people of Chefornak by improving fishing–related activities. He enjoys getting together with the local fishermen, working with them to find ways to improve the fishing industry in the region.

Mr. Lewis shares this wise advice with CVRF, and the members of the region: “Give the best of your ability in whatever you do. Don’t do it half-heartedly. If you have something to give, whether it is material or knowledge, give it with your whole heart and not be reserved. That is how you become successful in life.”

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CVRF WEBSITE:

www.coastalvillages.org

CVRF OFFICE LOCATIONS

CVRF Main Office 711 H Street, Suite 200

Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Toll-Free: 1 (888) 795-5151 Telephone: (907) 278-5151

Fax: (907) 278-5150

Chevak Toll-Free: 1 (800) 560-7250 Telephone: (907) 858-7250

Fax: (907) 858-7692

Eek Telephone: (907) 536-5301

Fax: (907) 536-5302

Kipnuk Telephone: (907) 896-5080

Fax: (907) 896-5081

Mekoryuk Telephone: (907) 827-8138

Fax: (907) 827-8139

Napakiak Telephone: (907) 589-2300

Fax: (907) 589-2301

Newtok Telephone: (907) 237-2300

Fax: (907) 237-2301

Oscarville Telephone: (907) 737-7201

Fax: (907) 737-7202

Scammon Bay Toll-Free: 1 (877) 558-5523 Telephone: (907) 558-5523

Fax: (907) 558-5524

Toksook Bay Telephone: (907) 427-7300

Fax: (907) 427-7207

Tuntutuliak Telephone: (907) 256-2200

Fax: (907) 256-2201

Tununak Telephone: (907) 652-6527


STAFF HIGHLIGHT: MEET JOE HALL Joe Hall joined the CVRF team in 2003, as Senior Accountant. Among his many duties, he manages the CVRF fisheries quota, tracks Area 4D and 4E halibut quota harvesting by the six CVS halibut plants, and oversees the CVRF computer network.

Joe explains his responsibilities at CVRF in a bit more detail. “With CVRF, my title as “Senior Accountant” is a little deceptive. I work on tasks like planning marine safety meetings, computer networking, quota management, accounting, attending Council and IPHC meetings, and supervise staff. I was even called upon to drive to Cooper Landing last summer to assist with the board retreat, and take the board members on a tour of Kenai and Soldotna.” Joe was born September 18, 1968 at St. Anne’s Hospital in Juneau, Alaska. Along with his six older siblings, Joe lived most of his life in Alaska, living in Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, Tok, Homer, Anchorage and Fairbanks. He also lived “outside” for a few years. Joe and his siblings were raised by his single mother, Elizabeth “Betty” Hall, a retired nurse.

She worked over 37 years at the hospital or clinic in every town they lived in. She often held second and third jobs to help pay the bills. Joe says his mother taught her children the importance of a good education at an early age; to stay out of trouble and to do something with their lives. He says people sometimes ask him how seven kids who grew up poor were able to put themselves through school and become successful. Joe says they were not aware of any other alternative! Joe graduated from Ketchikan High School, and then attended University of Alaska Fairbanks for a few years. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting as well as a Masters degree in Business Administra-tion from the University of Alaska-Anchorage. Joe has an entire fishing itiner-ary organized for the summer season. In May, he will fish at Quartz Lake for lake trout, and in Valdez for king salmon and halibut. He’ll travel around Alaska in search of a variety of fish and camping locations, and he won’t stop until the end of September, when he wraps up his season fishing for silvers on

the Kenai River. In the winter, you can find Joe at most of the Alaska Aces hockey games or at a college game once in awhile.

Joe and Catherine Jumbo (Payroll) go over accounting paperwork.

Joe shows off his 16-lb. pike caught on the Yukon River.

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COMMUNITY PROGRAM MANAGERS

Byron Ulak Scammon Bay

Greg Slats, Jr.

Chevak

COMMUNITY LIAISONS

Stella Alexie Eek

Jonathan Paul

Kipnuk

Mona David Mekoryuk

Lloyd Black

Napakiak

David Albert Newtok

Jimmy Larson

Oscarville

John Uttereyuk Scammon Bay

Vanessa Lincoln

Toksook Bay

Nick David, Jr. Tuntutuliak

Theodore Angaiak

Tununak

Christy Slater Administrative Assistant I was born in Georgia but grew up in Fairbanks and just moved to Anchorage a year ago. I worked for the Department of Public Assistance before joining CVRF. I have a 4-year-old little girl. I studied Criminal Justice and Micro Computer Sup-port Technology but that is on hold for the mo-ment. I enjoy working out at the gym, fishing, jet skiing, roller blading, four wheeling and dirt biking.

William Rude Expeditor I was born and raised in Anchorage. I recently graduated with an Associate Arts degree from UAA and a degree in Petroleum Technology from KPC. I have three children and enjoy playing basketball in my spare time. I recently won the award for “Best Looking Legs” in the Fur Rondez-vous basketball tournament, veterans division. I also enjoy fishing and camping.

NEW CVRF STAFF MEMBERS

Camille Sorensen Information Coordinator I was born in Anchorage and raised in Naknek, AK. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in marketing from UAA in 1997. Before CVRF, I did some contract work for AFN and served as Marketing Coordinator for a travel agency. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking with my family, fishing, picking berries, acrylic painting and cooking. I am excited to be part of the CVRF team!

Tillie Carr Receptionist I was born and raised in Selawik, AK. I have done many things, the most enjoyable time was when I was a radio announcer in Kotzebue. Most of my work is usually at the front desk because I’m a people person and I enjoy meeting people and maintaining friendships. I have one son who recently returned from a tour in Iraq. I enjoy camp-ing, fishing, reading, cooking out and long summer days.

Nellie Kiunya Staff Accountant I was born in Bethel and raised in Tuntutuliak until 8th grade, when I moved to Sitka to attend Mt. Edgecumbe High School. My father, the late Phillip Charlie, was the founder of Tuntutuliak. I graduated with a double major, in Business Administration (Management) and Accounting. My hobbies include fish camping, camping, berry picking, kuspuk and native craft work and meeting people.


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ANCHORAGE STAFF

Morgen Crow Executive Director

Robert Williams Business Development Director

William Matthew Tisher Director of Finance

Angie Pinsonneault Director of Fiscal Services

Rudy Tsukada CVS Chief Operating Officer

Joe Hall Senior Accountant

Jenny Koenig General Accountant

Neil Rodriguez Business Development Specialist

Ted Wittenberger Community Development Specialist

Patty Murphy Community Development

Plan Coordinator

Verla Mojin Employment Coordinator

Camille Sorensen Information Coordinator

Haidee Canete Assistant to Director of Finance/

CVRF HR Clerk

Ronalda Olivera Community Development Administrator

Nellie Kiunya Staff Accountant

Catherine Jumbo Payroll Clerk

Cheryl Dahl Accounts Payable Clerk

Sandra Guest Accounting Clerk

Christy Slater Administrative Assistant

Larson Hunter Administrative Assistant Intern

Tillie Carr Receptionist

William Rude Expeditor

MEET THE NEWEST CVRF INTERN: LARSON HUNTER

Larson Hunter recently joined the CVRF team in Anchorage as the newest administrative assistant intern. Larson will work with each department during his tenure, in order to develop a complete view of what CVRF is all about. Larson says he was attracted to an internship at CVRF because of their mission statement; which states CVRF will strive to support sustainable economic growth through the development of local resources in the member communities while maintaining a core set of values. Larson began his internship with a bang, traveling to several member communities with Neil Rodriguez (business develop-ment specialist) and Joe Hall (senior accountant) to see firsthand how CVRF conducts business in the communities. Larson said the most difficult thing about the internship so far is “learning what I don’t already know”. For example, the proper use of the multi-line phone system in the office. It’s not too difficult when it is quiet, but it can quickly become busy and more challenging. Larson has also been busy with database entry and assisting with various community development projects. No stranger to CVRF, Larson was a Louis Bunyan Memorial Scholarship recipient in 2001, while he attended Charter College. He has now com-pleted the coursework for an Associate’s degree in Computer Networking and will graduate

this summer. Larson’s long term goal is to be able to contribute to the town of Scammon Bay, possibly by becoming a teacher. After finishing his internship in June, Larson plans to return home in time to fish the salmon season. He is a permit holder for both the herring and salmon fisheries, but hasn’t fished the last few years due to the poor returns. Before leaving to pursue a higher education, Larson also worked as a book-keeper for Scammon Bay Traditional Council. Before that, he was the Office Manager for Askinuk Corporation. Larson was born in Bethel, and has grown up in Scammon Bay his entire life. He is part of a large family, including five brothers and six sisters. Larson graduated from Scammon Bay High School in 1997 with high honors. He looks forward to returning home for a brief visit to the village after completing his internship with CVRF.

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Neqsurtet Nepiit, The Sound of the Fishermen, is a quarterly publication that is distributed by Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) to share information on the scholarship, internship, training, employment and economic development opportunities that we provide to our membership communities. If you would like to be added to our distribution list, please call the CVRF Anchorage office at 1 (888) 795-5151 or at (907) 278-5151, or you can fax your request to (907) 278-5150.

We have some fishermen we are unable to locate. Do you know where we can reach them? If so, please ask them to contact the CVRF Anchorage Office at 1-888-795-5151 or (907) 278-5151. Ask for Sandra or Jenny. Quyana.

Phillip T. Braden Emma Bunyan

John Kanuk Noah Lincoln Greg Mockta

january 2004 volume 7 issue 1

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