52nd Annual Meeting of Goldbelt Shareholders Recap
Goldbelt’s 52nd Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held at Floyd Dryden Middle School in Juneau, bringing together 248 shareholders in person with more than 378 viewers watching the livestream on MyGoldbelt. When shareholders come together, we strengthen the connections that unite the Goldbelt community and shape the company’s future. We extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended in person, watched the livestream, and voted their proxy. Your support and participation continue to strengthen our corporation. If you missed the meeting, a recording will be available on MyGoldbelt under “Forms and Services” and click the "Livestream Meeting Recordings" tab.
Election Results
With 65.3% of voting shares represented, quorum was achieved on June 17 allowing Goldbelt to conduct official business. Shareholders elected the following candidates to serve three-year terms as directors, through 2029.
- Gail Dabaluz received 98,567 votes
- Lori Grant received 92,989 votes
- Craig Kahklen received 84,467 votes
Following the annual meeting the newly elected and returning directors were sworn into office, effective immediately. The Board then reorganized and elected its officers as follows:
- Board Chair: Craig Kahklen
- Vice Chair: Richard Beasley
- Treasurer: Gail Dabaluz
- Secretary: Lisa-Marie Ikonomov
Goldbelt offers its appreciation to all candidates who participated in this year’s election and thanks our outgoing and returning directors for their commitment and service to our shareholders.
Annual Meeting Highlights
The meeting opened with a special performance by the Tlingit & Haida Elders Dance Group, followed by a recognition of our veterans and a moment of remembrance honoring those shareholders who passed away during the past year.
President & CEO McHugh Pierre provided shareholders with an update on Goldbelt’s performance, strategic initiatives, and continued growth including progress on Goldbelt Aaní.
Congratulations to the Proxy Prize Winners!
All eligible voting shareholders who submitted their proxy by the deadline were automatically entered into the drawing. Winners were randomly selected by the Inspector of Elections. If you are a selected winner, call our corporate office at (907) 790-4990 to confirm your information. Proxy prizes will be mailed to the address on file during the week following the annual meeting.
- $5,000 Grand Prize Winner: Georgeann Jim
- $3,500 Runner-Up: Nellie Bagoyo, Jr
- $2,000 Second Runner-Up: Gordon Alton
- $1,000 Prize Winners: Ida Brown, Arthur Hansen, Rose-Sapphire Burgess, Catherine Moore, David Perry, Marcella Fitzhugh, James Masse III, Elsie Peters
- $500 Prize Winners: Darrel Whisenant, Michael Austin, Linus Ikonomov, Eliana Hancock, Matilda Johnson, Winnie Wiard, Rista Shelley, Patrick McKinley, William D. Horton-Garrison
- $250 Prize Winners: Maxine Richert, Kristina Arnold, Diane Jackola, Sally Healey, Geraldine Brown, Leonard John, Bradley Wright, Jacqueline Morris, Leonora Evans, Kevin Aceveda, Cathalina Barril, Patricia Adkisson, Ivan Sabon, Nicholas Hatzipetros, Frances Taylor, Elizabeth S. Murphy, Audrey Duncan, Elmer Carteeti, Shiva Smallwood, Cecelia Williams, Christopher Day, Lena A Austin, Elisa M. Jester, Situk Harry
- $100 Prize Winners: Tiffany Howard, Erica Karras, Bruce Ward, Franklin See III, Christopher Reyes, Misty Guerrero, Duane Miller, Alan DeAsis, Thomas Briscoe, Rachel Posey
Door Prizes
This year’s door prizes brought a lively twist. As shareholders’ names were drawn, each winner selected their prize directly from the prize table, making every drawing a game of quick choices.
Congratulations to the door prize winners! Online door prize winners will be randomly selected and announced on Monday, July 13, on Facebook and MyGoldbelt. Gunalcheesh to everyone who participated in Goldbelt's 52nd Annual Meeting. We appreciate your continued support, engagement, and commitment to the future of the corporation.