Newsletter - July, Page 03

Cook Inlet Housing Authority Procurement Trainee

Cook Inlet Housing Authority is seeking a qualified Alaska Native to participate in a two-year apprenticeship/training program. This is a "hands-on" career training opportunity that allows the selected individual to learn a valuable skill while earning a good salary. The person selected will be working and learning under the direct supervision of the procurement director in the day to day activities of this department. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship period the successful candidate will be promoted into the position of procurement director with full salary and benefits.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate, with a four-year college degree preferred, but not required. Working knowledge of computers and programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus. Candidate must also possess a professional appearance and the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with the public, as well as basic knowledge and understanding of the day to day operations of a professional office environment. Native preference applies to the extent that federal law allows. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Alaska's People.

Pacific Northern Academy Offers Scholarships

CIRI shareholders and Alaska Natives are eligible to receive full and/or partial scholarships to attend Pacific Northern Academy, a college preparatory independent school for students in pre-kindergarten through ninth grade. Located in Anchorage, PNA features small classes, exceptional teachers, and a program that combines rigorous academics with exciting and in-depth activities. The application process for a scholarship and admission to the school includes an informational visit to the school, submission of a written application and student visit for observation and testing. Interested families should contact Alex Johnson, Admission Director, Pacific Northern Academy, 550 S. Bragaw, Anchorage, AK 99508, (907) 333-1080 or www.pacificnorthern.org.

Senior Proposal Writer, Southcentral Foundation

Southcentral Foundation is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of senior proposal writer. This position works with management writing proposals and applications for funding. Qualifications include a master's degree in a business or related field, with a minimum of five years of documented, progressive experience writing proposals. Interested applicants need to complete a Southcentral Foundation application and submit it with a resume to Southcentral Foundation, 4501 Diplomacy Drive, Anchorage, Alaska, 99508. Native preference under P.L. 93-638 applies. Preference will not be given unless certification is attached to the application. For a complete job description, contact: Karen McIntire, human resource recruiter, at (907) 265-4981.

Betsy Peratrovich Alexander, granddaughter of acclaimed Alaska Native civil rights leader Elizabeth Peratrovich, has been named CIRI's manager of shareholder relations. Peratrovich Alexander replaces the former manager shareholder relations, Charmaine Forbes, who recently retired after 15 years with the company.

Peratrovich Alexander was most recently an administrator for CIRI's legal department and has been with CIRI since 1996. Prior to joining CIRI, she served as a promotional administrator for a large, multi-discipline consulting engineering firm, worked as a senior executive secretary for Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, and managed retail outlets.

Being of Tlingit heritage from Juneau and Anchorage, Peratrovich Alexander is proud of her Alaska Native roots and often delivers presentations about her grandmother's and grandfather Roy's struggles and ultimate victory for passage of Alaska's equal rights legislation.

As to becoming manager of the shareholder relations department, Peratrovich Alexander says, "I'm excited to be a part of the shareholder relations team, and look forward to taking a more active and direct role in assisting CIRI shareholders."

Sophie Minich looks forward to having a more active role in the day-to-day operation of CIRI and oversight of many shareholder services as CIRI's new vice president, administration.

"This position allows me to have a more hands-on role in working for the company and making a difference for CIRI shareholders," said Minich.

As vice president of administration, Minich oversees the company's administration, public and shareholder relations divisions. In addition, she works closely with the CIRI non-profit organizations to ensure that their services are meeting the needs of CIRI shareholders and other Alaska Natives.

Minich herself is a shareholder of both

CIRI and Doyon and most recently served as CIRI's director of accounting. She joined CIRI's accounting department in 1993 after a great deal of urging from her oldest brother, who is also a CIRI shareholder. "My brother read about a position opening in CIRI's accounting department and was the driving force in my decision to work for the corporation," Minich said.

Having grown up in Seward, Alaska, Minich is the youngest of 10 kids of Athabascan descent, or "the tenth little Indian" as she is affectionately known by her family. Her personal interests include golfing in the summer and snowmachining in the winter, while spending time with family is among her favorite pastimes.

Aside from working at CIRI, Minich was recently appointed to the Municipality of Anchorage Investment Advisory Commission and has served on the Dean's Executive Advisory Council for UAA for the past two years.