Annual Meeting Recap
The 51st Annual Meeting of Goldbelt Shareholders was a success by all measures. There was an excellent turnout and festive atmosphere at Centennial Hall in Juneau where we welcomed 316 shareholders who brought 87 guests, with over 245 online viewers watching the livestream on MyGoldbelt. The meeting was a testament to what is possible when we resolve to come together to pursue a collective vision for a better future for our people.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended in person and watched the broadcast online. Your continued support and participation are the pillars of our growth and success. If you missed the meeting, you can watch the recording on MyGoldbelt under 'Forms and Services' and click the "Livestream Meeting Recordings" tab.
With 70.4% of voting shares being represented during this year’s election, the quorum was reached on June 10. The Elders’ Trust passed with 84.7% of shareholders voting yes and 15.3% voting no. Three members were elected to the Goldbelt board, two returning and one newly elected. Lisa-Marie Ikonomov and Todd Antioquia will return, and Anne Margaret Tompkins was newly elected. Each director will serve a three-year term that expires in 2028. The new and returning directors were sworn in following the annual meeting, and their terms began effective immediately
The board reorganized its officer positions, and they are as follows: Katherine Eldemar as Board Chair, Benjamin Coronell as Vice Chair, Lori Grant as Treasurer, and Lynette Page as Secretary. We want to thank all the returning and outgoing directors for their dedication, leadership, and service to Goldbelt. To learn more about the Elders’ Trust, visit the FAQ page MyGoldbelt - Proposed Elders' Trust.
Other agenda highlights included an opening performance by the Juneau-based Yées Ḵu.oo Dancers, honoring veterans, and remembrance tributes for shareholders who have passed. The meeting also featured updates on Board committee reports; a shareholder executive leadership overview from Nadja Kookesh, Ben Johnson, and Steve Sahlender; and there was an update on the Goldbelt Ancestral Trust.
President and CEO McHugh Pierre delivered a business presentation, updating shareholders on Goldbelt’s operations, growth, and exciting initiatives—including the Douglas Port, Cascade Point, and gondola profit sharing project with the City and Borough of Juneau.
Congratulations to the Proxy Prize Winners!
At the meeting, proxy prize winners were announced, based on all eligible voting shareholders who submitted their proxy by the deadline. If you are a selected winner, call our corporate office at (907) 790-4990 to confirm your information. All proxy prizes will be mailed to the address on file during the week following the annual meeting.
- $5,000 Grand Prize Winner: Ricky Horton
- $3,500 Runner Up: Manette Hogue
- $2,000 Second Runner-Up: Benjamin Wallin
$1,000 Prize Winners: Virginia Kennedy, Katherine Gilbert, Lucille Gentry, Tabor Moy, Frederick Stevens, Jr, Jeffery Sincic, Taylor Johnson, & Stephn Howard
$500 Prize Winners: Barbara Fleek, Gordon Varrelman, Miranda Holland, Ronald Grant, Lucille Bean, Andrew West, Rhonda Degtoff, Ole Olsen, & Partick McKinley
$250 Prize Winners: Desiree Repin, Wilma Matwich, James Wilson, Frank McCafferty, Samantha Englishoe, James Harris, Sven Lindstrom, Lena Perry, Sally Healey, Michelle LeBlanc-Bacon, Florence Johnson, Nellie Gloria-Salinas, Donale Ortega, Jodi Watts, Kyle McMillan, Kenneth Hegg, Linda Cutler, Sondra Eckhoff, Stephanie Ritter, Peter Castillo, Zackery Peterson, Wayne Williams, Marlene Abbott, & Michael Williams
$100 Prize Winners: Eileen Weathers, Brandt Hoffman, Dawn Albayalde, Dorene Mullholland, Angela Wyatt, Rowena Brockway, Geraldine Brown, Walter Austin, Jr., Brian Chilton, & William Bennett
Door prizes were given to shareholders at the meeting and selected at random from MyGoldbelt Meeting Check-in. Congratulations to the door prize winners! Shareholder online door prize winners will be randomly selected on Monday and announced via Facebook and MyGoldbelt. Please keep an eye out on Monday, July 14.
