IN TOUCH: SHAREHOLDER NEWS

Janie Leask Appointed to Permanent Fund Board

In March, Gov. Tony Knowles named CIRI shareholder Janie Leask one of four public members to serve on the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Trustees.

"Time after time, Janie has demonstrated a profound commitment to bringing Alaskans together, whether she's co-chairing a study of the urban/rural divide for Commonwealth North, or organizing trips to rural villages to further understanding between urban and rural Alaskans," said Knowles. "Her commitment to the financial well-being of all Alaskans, and her wealth of experience in both the public and the private sectors, will serve her well on the Permanent Fund Board of Trustees."

CIRI shareholder Janie Leask

Leask, who is manager of community relations for Alyeska Pipeline Service Co., also serves on the boards of the Alaska Humanities Forum and Commonwealth North, is a trustee for the First Alaskans Institute, and is a member of the board of advisors for the University of Alaska Anchorage.

"I am honored to be called on by the Governor to serve on the Permanent Fund Board of Trustees," said Leask. "It's a responsibility that I take very seriously. I will work hard with the other board members as we continue the Fund's long tradition of public accountability and fiscal responsibility."

The six-member board governs the Alaska Permanent Fund and is responsible for managing and investing the permanent fund's assets. The Governor appoints four public members with recognized competence and wide experience in finance, investments or other fields related to business management. The other two members are heads of principal administrative departments, one of these being the commissioner of the Alaska Department of Revenue.

CIRI Shareholder Volunteers at Winter Olympics

CIRI shareholder Allison Knox spent several weeks in February as a volunteer for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. She worked in press operations at the Park City Mountain Resort venue, which hosted the Halfpipe and Parallel Giant Slalom snowboarding events and the Giant Slalom alpine ski events.

Allison Knox in uniform with Olympic Men’s Parallel Giant Slalom bronze medalist Chris Klug.

In addition to working in the venue's Media Center, Knox was responsible for working in the press tribune, where print and broadcast media viewed the competition, received results, and conducted athlete interviews. Following competition, she also assisted in the interview tent where the media had an opportunity to ask questions of the gold, silver, and bronze medalists of the various events.

"Certainly the highlight of my experience was escorting the Men's Parallel Giant Slalom gold medalist, Philipp Schoch from Switzerland, through the press tribune and mix zone to the interview tent," said Knox. "And I will not forget how elated Chris Klug was to take home the bronze medal for the USA. It was exciting to have so many U.S. athletes medal at our venue throughout the Games."

Tanya Komakhuk Named a Young Woman of Achievement

CIRI descendant and 17-year-old Tanya Komakhuk was recently named one of seven Matanuska Maid/YWCA Young Women of Achievement. In its third year, the Young Women of Achievement is modeled after the BP/YWCA Women of Achievement and recognizes high school juniors in the Anchorage community.

Komakhuk, the daughter of CIRI shareholder Roy Komakhuk and his wife and Chugach Alaska Corp. shareholder Trudi, is an active volunteer helping the deaf, working with youth leadership and sports. She has a dedicated interest in Alaska Native culture. Komakhuk will attend a medical national youth leadership forum.

Tanya Komakhuk

Selection criteria for the Young Women of Achievement included the demonstration of sustained excellence, accomplishment, and creativity in school; leadership, integrity, dedication, and motivation at school and in the community; teamwork and willingness to share skills and expertise in the accomplishment of goals; encouraging other students to view her as a role model; and commitment to improving the quality of life in the community through academic, work-related or volunteer involvement.

Baby Paisley

Paisley Marie Protzman was born March 1, 2002, at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska. She weighed six pounds, 13 1/2 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Paisley is the daughter of CIRI shareholder Bryan T. Protzman and Toni Marie Quaintance.

Feodoria Kallander Pennington Celebrates 81st Birthday

Feodoria Kallander Pennington and her descendants celebrated Feodoria's 81st birthday last month. She was born April 5, 1921, at Point Possession, and eventually became president of Point Possession, Inc.
On her 80th birthday she retired and accepted the title of chairman emeritus, and her son Norman Kallendar became the new president. She is shown here in a photo taken on Thanksgiving 2001, representing one of five generations. Shown are Great-great-grandmother Feodoria, Roy Kallendar (great-grandfather), Debbie Jacobson (grandmother), Amber Nay (mother) and Aubrey Nay (baby), born Aug. 23, 2001.

Feona Peter Graduates from Galena Charter School

CIRI descendant Feona Denise Peter graduated from Galena Charter School on May 18, 2001. Peter was the salutatorian of her class and received the Sidney Huntington Scholarship, a laptop computer from the Galena School District, and an $11,000 scholars award from the University of Alaska Anchorage. She is now attending UAA and is in the architectural engineering program. Peter is the daughter of CIRI shareholders Samuel and Donita L. Peter of Soldotna.

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