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The
Absentee
Shawnee
News
July 2014
Vol. 27 N o. 29
Absentee Shawnee Election Commission
Unofficial Election Results
Run Off Election June 21, 2014
Page 2-5............................Governor ’s Report
This is to announce the UNOFFICIAL results of the June Run Off Election for the Absentee
Tribe of Oklahoma.
This election was held on the above date pursuant on the Tribal
Shawnee
EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
Page 5-6...........................Treasurer ’s R eport
Constitution and the Election Ordinance. All votes were counted at the Absentee Shawnee
Inside This Issue...
Page 8...........................Big Jim Youth Awards
Page 9...............................Spotlight Employee
Page 11..............Financial Consultant/Dept/Tax
Commission
Page 13.....................................EM Activity
Page 15...................Welcome Dr. Vaqar Ahmad
Page 16-17.............................July Birthdays
Tribal Complex.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Lt. Governor: (2 year term)
Isaac Gibson, Jr.
Kathy Deere
Treasurer: (2 year term)
Ewell Longhorn
Leah Bates
Representative: (2 year term)
Jeff Gibson
Kenneth Blanchard
228 Votes
196 Votes
167 Votes
250 Votes
199 Votes
219 Votes
AST-GC-2014-01: Salary
263 Yes
149 No
Code of Conduct and Ethics
288 Yes
122 No
L to R: Treasurer
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Page 19........................Health Awareness Fair
Page 23................................Congratulations
Page 25..........Horse Shoe Bend/Music Spotlight
Page 26.....................Native American Veterans
Warriors
Page 27..............Title VI Menu/Building Blocks
Page 28...................................Realty Notice
Page 31.....................................Foster Care
We, the officials responsible for declaring the above election results, do hereby claim the
above statements are true and correct to the best of our knowledge.
E x ec ut iv e C ommit t ee
Edwina Butler-Wolfe
Governor
Issac Gibson
Lt. Governor
Vera M. Dawsey
Secretary
Governor’s
Report
Kathy Deere
Treasurer
Jeffrey Gibson
Representative
Hello my Absentee made. We must move forward to make progress. I will do
all that I can to work with the incumbent Isaac Gibson, Lt.
Shawnee people!
Governor; Leah Bates, Treasurer elect; and Ken Blanchard,
The heat has once again hit us Representative elect. I thank Kathy Deere, former Treasurer,
hard here in Oklahoma. I’m not for her dedication and commitment on issues. I wish Jeff
certain how everyone’s gardens are doing but Gibson, former Representative, well.
There is still an ongoing City of Shawnee City Commission
I’ve heard that due to the heat and limited rain some have
election going on for Ward 6. I hope you will get out and
not fared well.
We continue to see growth in my programs. I am pleased vote as this is an important race that could potentially have a
with the overall efforts of the staff and the programs. As you long range impact on our sovereignty if the incumbent City
may recall I have oversight over: Public Safety (Emergency Commissioner gets back into office. We need an informed City
Management, Police Department, Fire, Safety, COPS); Media, Commission who looks at fiscal management, community
Child Care (Building Blocks and Afterschool Programs); planning, and resource development. That doesn’t currently
Education (Higher Ed, Vocational Ed, Zahn Ed, JOM, TYP); exist. Instead City of Shawnee officials DO NOT appear to
Indian Health Service (funds, legislation, and self-governance look at Native Americans as valued stakeholders or partners
are retained functions of the Tribe and under my oversight) within the community. I am distressed with the current City
– Let me be clear -I have no supervisory authority over the official’s response on Indian issues and their attitude toward
Health Board(s) those are under the direct oversight of Board us as a people. I believe change is needed and we must have
Directors and the health system is supervised by a Health individuals in office who understand sovereignty and the
special issues of Tribes and our government structure. One
Administrator.
This year the Absentee Shawnee Tribe had approximately of the big issues we now face is being annexed along with
13 high school graduates in our immediate service area. the CPN’s. We need to ensure this doesn’t happen – we are a
A small reception was held at the Aldridge Hotel honoring domestic, sovereign nation and our right to land is based on
these graduates and each graduate was given $100. Josh law, compacts, and Executive Orders developed between us
Gibson, our own AST DJ provided music and Jacob Tsotigh, and the United States government. Let’s ask ourselves should
Indian Education Technical Assistance Coordinator, gave a the City be allowed to pre-empt that hard won right?
If you have questions about this election please contact me
motivational speech. Cake and punch was offered.
This month I put into place the acting AST Editorial Board. at 405-275-4030, Ext. 188.
Board members will not receive stipends to serve and are City, County and State election date(s) are as follows:
comprised of employees who volunteered to take this August 26, 2014: Runoff Election
activity on as an additional duty. The Board is comprised of
five people: Tresha Spoon, Education Director; Mark Rogers,
I have 11 months to go. Accompanying my article this month
Health Director; Lesa Shaw, Special Projects Coordinator; Billie is a recap of my campaign issues I asked prior to coming into
Thompson, Building Blocks Director. Each of these individuals Office and what has been done or is being done since I took
has a graduate degree and will respond directly to the Media Office. I am about transparency in my Office and want you to
Director, Sherman Tiger, and Editor, who is the fifth member know what is going on.
of this Board. As of this month my Governor’s article will be
Help me to make a difference – stand beside me and Let’s
independent of my oversight programs.
Build for the Future (BFF) -united and together!
Election
Thank you for your support.
The runoff elections are over. Your choices have been
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My Fellow Tribal Members,
There is a stream of misinformation being given to Tribal members and I would ask that you look at the Facts not this
elected official’s Fiction.
• Why does the Governor take ‘so many trips’? Fact: I have traveled 3 times nationally since I took Office.
• ‘Spending so much money?’ Fact: I do not abuse the constitutional privilege to travel as an elected official.
The Secretary has taken over 12 national level meetings in 1 year – 2 to Alaska.
• ‘Why are we letting Tribal Members go despite who they support?’ Fact: I do not hire nor fire within our clinics. The
clinics are Board operated. The ASTHA, Inc. health board bylaws allow for Shareholder Representatives (Executive
Committee members) to make recommendations for hiring key personnel.
• ‘So why force out a GM that’s doing what they are suppose to be
doing?’ Fact: I am not forcing the GM out. Based on the audit report he should correct the deficiencies.
• ‘Why are we letting this happen?’ Good question. Why is the GM letting these deficiencies happen without correction?
• Fact: The police department enforces the law set by the Tribe. There is no ‘secret work’ being done.
• ‘So why go after officials that she is suppose to be working with to progress our tribe?’ Fact: My authority level is
based on constitutional authority as is granted through the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s constitution and the oversight
authority authorized to me is through E-AS-2013-46. I do my research and follow the law. I have a work ethic I go by
and adhere to the employee’s Administrative Systems Manual.
• ‘Is it because of the promises she made for votes?’ Fact: I didn’t make promises for votes – I had a campaign platform
and I illustrate that in my comparison table (June 2013 vs. June 2014).
• ‘Why would Kathy Deere run against our current LT?’ Good question. Ask Mrs. Deere. I did not ‘tell her to do so’. This
was Mrs. Deere’s independent decision. Not mine.
• The questions pertaining to Ewell Longhorn should be asked directly of him. The implications and conclusions stated
are not professional, nor ethical. Fact: He is a family member.
• The questions pertaining to Kenneth Blanchard should be asked directly of him. The implications and conclusions
stated are not professional, nor ethical.
• Fact: Lesa Shaw is the Special Projects Coordinator. She holds several degrees. She is not the Governor, nor does she
run the Tribe. I was elected and my decisions are my own.
• Why are we spending money on attorneys? Fact: We outsourced our attorney general services as is allowed by
constitutional authority. I do not use our attorney’s for personal use or gain.
• Why are you trying to add more money in your budget?
‘I heard it was up to $750,000’. This is inaccurate and misinformed. Fact: My current annual budget is currently $288,862.
This includes General Fund and Indirect Cost. Other elected leaders budgets are: Lt. Governor - $369,415 + BIA Operations
$155,656 = $525,071; Secretary - $284,671; Treasurer - $231,127; Representative - $218,735
As a Tribe let us look at the Facts not the Fiction of what is being said.
RECAP
Economic Development
June 2013*
June 2014**
ASEDA – it’s Board(s) and who makes the
decisions for the Board.
ASEDA – Board composition has changed.
This Board needs additional membership, investors, funding and
autonomy with any agreements not waiving the Tribes sovereignty.
The AST Enterprise Board is still composed of 1 member – the Secretary.
This Board needs to be reviewed by the EC, possibly dissolved or at
least re-structured.
Projects – under ASEDA program – lose of
funds and constructive changes must be considered and occur.
Projects – There have been a number of
actions to come up under ASEDA and they require funding and
oversight.
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Health
June 2013*
June 2014**
Staffing issues - No medical or dental directors; retention of staff is a
major issue.
Staffing - We have had part time and contracted providers servicing our
patients. This month Dr. Ahmad, an endocrinologist/internal medicine
physician, was hired as the new medical director. Three more full time
providers were also added this week to primary care, two at Shawnee
and two at LittleAxe. The dental director was hired last November
13th, and we now have two full time dentists and one permanent part
time on board. Behavioral health has more than doubled their patient
encounters/professional staff appointments with additional providers.
Public health and diabetes wellness programs are all now fully staffed
and operational within the last 120 days!
Retention of staff – still fluctuating but improved; turn-over
statistically eliminated and morale/employee recognition programs
now in-place. Increases in employment of both Tribal and other
Native American staff achieved and noted.
Budget – Tribe receives the funds but the Board(s) operates
the clinics. Clinic principal and interest loan payments are being made
timely. Need to re-visit loan agreement and revise sovereignty
language and look at reducing loan cost to Tribe.
Third party revenue at the Li-Si-Wi-Nwi needs improved. New medical
director and dental staff should improve revenue generation.
Program administration – Marked improvement with the hiring
of the new health administrator. Salaries are approved by Board
NOT Tribe. Human Resources are working with Health to promote
hiring professionals with experience and necessary training including
adjusting salaries to central Oklahoma market industry standards.
Health clinic accreditation – AAAHC is being worked towards;
hiring professional staff with experience in accreditation will assist;
training is happening and accrediting committees are being formed.
Budget problems – Tribe receives a lot of money – limited
programming and staffing retention issues; Little Axe clinic loan –
interest and principal should be made timely – third party funds being
generated are limited.
Program administration – Personalities of key staff within health
administration is a concern; large salaries are paid to the Health
Administrator and key staff who manages programs has limited
experience in working with or have no experience in management.
Health clinic accreditation – Clinics should get accredited.
Programming
problematic.
scheduling priorities are Programming – Need more open scheduling slots, less access
problems. The hiring of new staff should assist to offset some of the
concern – policy will need enhanced and flexible scheduling or
open access considered.
Health Board(s) – Boards are autonomous. Information is needed Health Board(s) - Boards remain autonomous. Revised bylaws were
from it with reports placed into the AST newsletter advising on put into place for ASTHA, Inc. but not Li-Si-Wi-Nwi Health, Inc.
which requires an update. The Board(s) currently listen to the Tribe
major actions taken. Board composition needs to be looked at.
but DO NOT give full consideration to the concerns and issues being
offered to them. Board appointments need re-visited and/or added
to; contract with Board(s) legal counsel should be terminated.
*Health administrator is providing newsletter article with major
actions being taken. We hope to soon add the financials to this so
that Tribal members
can
grasp the
full magnitude of
funding and third party revenue.
–
Medicaid
patient
Education
June 2013*
Funding - Education is underfunded and needs more staffing.
June 2014**
Funding - In 2013 through no fault of the Education department
the TYP was not granted. Funds are needed to provide these needed
services. Finance and BIA were advised of the need for additional
funds in this department and were told to wait till June. Funds must
be made available to Education for the future of our adults and rising
stars. This is a fiscal management issue that must be resolved.
Eligibility criteria – Needs reviewed and prioritized. Incentivizing Eligibility criteria – the Tribe’s Board of Education committee
our student to return and work for the Tribe.
continues to review and prioritize eligibility criteria. Ways to
incentivize students to return to the Tribe and work is still a work in
progress.
Funding sources – Looking at new funding sources
Funding sources – The Education program works with the grant
writer and local resources to offset needs; project development is
ongoing.
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Other Issues
June 2013*
June 2014**
Long term care and ancillary levels of care
– Reviewed and care levels considered by Tribe.
Long term care and ancillary levels of care
– We attempted last year and will try this year to put into the IDC
proposal a Planning department that would conduct studies, discern
level of need, and cost factors.
Representation – AST was formerly a forerunner in legislative and Representation – Treasurer Deere and my office have been active
policy development. Input was given timely and consistently. This is an in articulating the concerns at the federal and state level on health
disparities, budgetary needs, and self- governance issues. We need
unmet need.
more. A committed legislative/policy analyst would assist with this
effort. If a planning department goes into place in 2015 this function
could be placed within it.
Lawsuit – We need our land base put into trust. We currently only Lawsuit – Land into trust. This Office is still only aware of 10 acres
have 10 acres in trust. Why? We have a 100 year lease with CPN in being in trust. We need to proactively secure a land base
through the BIA application process. This function is under Isaac
place for our current land base. What happens after that?
Gibson, Lt. Governor’s office.
*June 2013 – Campaign Statements – made prior to coming into Office.
**June 2014 – Recap of what I’ve done while in Office and where we are at on the issues I cited in my Campaign.
Treasurer’s Report
EC having scheduling conflicts, to the following Wednesday.
• Elder’s Council Monthly meetings. These are held every
third Saturday, either at the AST Resource Center, Title VI
Bldg, or Thunderbird Casino, at 10 am. If you are 55 years and
older, please come join us for fellowship, food, and a fun time
together. Discussions included: the upcoming Thunderbird
Casino/Veterans’ Pow Wow on July 4th, 5th, and 6th and due
to a vote of elders declining as host of the Thunderbird Casino
Pow Wow, the
Veterans’ will host this year’s Thunderbird Casino/Veterans
Pow Wow; upcoming cultural activity in Tema, Iowa in August.
The new officers are Dan Little Axe, President, Wynona Coon,
Vice President, Mary Birdtail, Secretary, and Emily Longman,
Treasurer. If you would like more information about the
Absentee Shawnee Elders Council, please call Mary Birdtail,
(405) 386-7851.
• Internal Revenue Service, AST VITA (Volunteer Income
Tax Assistance). The AST VITA service for free tax preparation
for tribal members has come and gone. We appreciate all
of our volunteers who took the time to assist our tribal
members with their taxes this year. Volunteers were: Eddie
Brokeshoulder, Mark Rogers, Belinda Collins, Brenda Claw,
Genevieve Foster, Stella Little, Jennifer Crenshaw, Jessica
Gonzales, David Deer, Tresha Spoon, Leah Bettelyoun, Arlene
Herrera and myself. MIS Director, Rico Coon, Josh Gibson,
Michael Berry, and Nishant Shrestha were instrumental in
getting our phone line, computers, printers, and copier
set up to do the Free Tax program and we appreciate their
expertise. Dos Owings, Title VI Director, let us use the building
for the 2013 tax preparation program. A reception was held to
acknowledge the volunteers with Ms. Pam
Charles, IRS, presenting certificates to them. SEE ATTACHED
PHOTOS.
• Constitutional Revision Committee (CRC). Next meeting
for the CRC is to be announced. The CRC is getting closer to
finishing the constitutional revisions and are now waiting
Dear Tribal Members,
This will be my final article as Treasurer
and I want to thank you all for the privilege and
honor of serving as your tribal elected Treasurer these
past four years (2 terms). I appreciate the confidence you
have extended to me in fiduciary responsibility of the tribe’s
money. I’ve done this to the best of my ability to make sure
our Tribe moves forward through clean audits, educated and
experienced financial and accounting personnel.
My prayers and thoughts go out to our AST families, who
have lost loved ones this past month! Let us all remember our
tribal members who may have health issues, too.
• AST Audit. Our 2013 Audit Exit interview was this morning
at 8:00 a.m. for all of the Tribe’s entities (Casinos, Store,
Restaurant, Smoke Shop’s, ASEDA, Inc., ASEDA Enterprises,
ASTHA & LSWN which makes up the Absentee Health System,
and the Tribal Government.) Auditors arrived on site April 2,
2014 for the Tribe’s audit.
All of the tribe’s entities had to be audited first and then they
are combined with the Tribe’s governmental audit. The 2013
Audit is complete as of June 18, 2014. The Tribe’s 2010, 2011,
2012, 2013, audits are of an “unmodified” opinion, which
when compared to an educational grading scale is an “A.”
• Indirect Cost Proposal (IDC). The 2014 IDC has increased
for the past four years. The current rate assigned rate for 2014
is 32.05%. The 2015 IDC proposal will begin after the 2013
audit is completed.
• REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS (RECM).
Meet every third Wednesday of the month, 10 am, in Governor’s
conference room, to decide on executive and legislative
resolutions for the advancement and betterment of the tribe.
We appreciate tribal members attending the meetings. The
Governor gives a monthly report of her activities. This month
the regular scheduled meeting, was postponed due to three
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on the Election Commission and their input. This should be
able to put to a referendum vote in the very near future. If
you have questions or would like more information, please
contact Eddie Brokeshoulder at (405) 275-4030 Ext.148, or
contact Briana Ponkilla, her
email address is brianaponkilla@yahoo.com
• Oversight departments. Management Information
System (MIS), Procurement, Probates, Realty, Finance,
Human Resources, and Grants. These departments have
dedicated and committed employees who strive to provide
the best customer service they can to the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe. Without their diligence, education, experience, and
knowledge, our tribe would not be at the high standard we
are at. They continually look for ways to improve and support
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. We appreciate them and have
the utmost respect for all of them in the positions they hold.
It has been an honor, a privilege and I’ve been richly blessed
in working with these employees.
• ASEDA INC., Health Programs, CRC, CDFI, VITA, AllNations
Bank: These organizations and businesses have improved
and grown in huge steps toward progressing the tribe. It has
been my privilege to serve as Ad Hoc, advisory, and to attend
their meetings.
• COBELL Meeting, Anadarko, OK: June 2, 2014 from 10 am
- 5 pm, Wichita Tribe Housing Authority, Iscani Community
Center, Anadarko, OK. Governor and I attended this meeting.
The Class Counsel, representatives of the Garden City
Group and the claims administrator for the settlement were
available to assist individuals in determining eligibility for the
settlement and the status of any claim.
Questions and answers were presented. Most tribal members
were upset about how long it was taking to get the second
payment out due to the appeals. When checking status of
money to be received, several members were claiming they
were getting less than originally told to them. Class Counsel
kept stressing the importance of updating addresses. Lunch
was served to the hundreds who showed up for the meeting.
If you have questions, please contact the Garden City Group,
(800)961-6109 or www.indiantrust.com.
NEWS FLASH!
Update on the Second Payment for the Cobell Settlement
“On May 29, 2014, the Court granted Class Counsel’s request
to disburse the second Cobell Settlement checks prior to
the expiration of the appeals, pending resolution by the
Department of the Interior of property ownership records.
It is anticipated that the second checks will be disbursed
sometime in August or September. We will update you as we
learn more about the date of the check disbursement.
These checks are for the Trust Administration Class and will
be a minimum of $800 for each member of the class plus
an additional amount based on a formula for the recorded
income deposited to an Individual Indian Money account
over a period of time and other factors. The majority of the
493,755 identified Trust Administration Class Members (as of
May 1st, 2014) will receive the $800.
In December 2012, the first checks were issued to the Historical
Accounting Class -- $1,000 to each member of the class.
The checks for the second and final payment were expected
in 2013 but have been delayed due to the appeals process
for disputes over eligibility for the Trust Administration Class.
The settlement agreement states that all appeals would be
completed prior to the payment of the second check. Because
of the number and length of appeals, the check disbursement
has been delayed. The May 29 ruling grants the Class Counsel’s
request to disburse the checks prior to resolving all the
appeals.
The Cobell v Salazar class action lawsuit was settled for $3.4
billion in 2009, with $1.5 billion going to the plaintiffs (in the
two checks) and almost 1.9 billion allocated to re-purchase
fractionated interests in land and return it to tribal ownership
(Land Buy Back Program). President Obama signed legislation
authorizing government funding of a final version of the $3.4
billion settlement in December 2010 after fourteen years of
litigation.
For more information about the Settlement and the recent
ruling, go to www.indiantrust.com. The Garden City Group,
the claims administrator and the Office of Special Trustee at
the Department of the Interior continue to look for eligible
class members. You can go to the www.indiantrust.com or to
the Office of Special Trustee to see if you or anyone you know
is on the Whereabouts Unknown list. Please visit the DOI Land
Buy Back Program for more information.”
The Tribe’s Finance Department employees, very much deserve
special recognition as they daily continue the never ending
processes for the financial side of the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe. Without their expertise, education, experience, and
commitment we could not keep the financial transactions
processes flowing! They have contributed much to the “clean”
audits the tribe has experienced these past four years.
Sincere appreciation goes to Eddie Brokeshoulder, Financial
Consultant, who has contributed much to the success of the
Office of Treasurer. He has taken on many projects and done
an outstanding job on them and his recommendations/
suggestions have been beneficial to all who have
communicated with him; attended meetings where I could
not attend; consulted on decisions within the Office of
Treasurer and this has tremendously benefited the Tribe. He
has been very supportive.
A very special appreciation and thanks to Arlene Herrera who
served as Administrative Assistant in the Office of Treasurer
for almost three and a half years. She has progressed so fast
and her ability to tackle any project has helped her get the
experience and skills that will benefit her wherever she goes.
Lastly, we appreciate your phone calls, emails, and visits.
Without your input, we couldn’t make this office achieve the
accomplishments and goals that were set.
May God continue to bless you and yours! See below articles
from AllNations Bank, Finance Department and Financial
Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder.
Respectfully,
Kathy Deere, Tribal Treasurer
‘GENUINE GOODNESS IS THREATENING TO THOSE AT THE
OPPOSITE END OF
THE *MORAL* SPECTRUM.”
- Charles Spencer
No report submitted for July from Lt. Governor Gibson, Secretary
Dawsey, and Representative Gibson.
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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE
VITA PROGRAM
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
DAY!
Names in order for picture:
First Row: Brenda Claw, Genevieve Foster, Treasurer Kathy Deere, Arlene Herrera and Pam
Charles, I.R.S. Oklahoma City Office
Middle Row: Dos Owings, Jessica Gonzales, and Jennifer Hernandez
Back Row: David Deer, Stella Little, Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe and Eddie Brokeshoulder
Here is the story-line.
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE VITA PROGRAM
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY!
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to recognize
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Charles, I.R.S. Oklahoma City Office
Middle Row:
Dos Owings, Jessica Gonzales, and Jennifer Hernandez
Back Row:
David Deer, Stella Little, Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe and Eddie Brokeshoulder
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8
Governor’s SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
OFFICER STEVEN CRISP
Officer, Steven Crisp, is from Macomb, Oklahoma and was
raised in Pottawatomie County. Prior to coming to work at
the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police Department Officer Crisp
worked as an EMT for Konawa EMS and REACT. Officer Crisp
has also served as a reserve Police Officer for the Sac and Fox
Nation. Officer Crisp came to work at the ASTPD in March of
2012 and has been assigned to the Patrol Division where he
has proven to be an exemplary patrol officer.
Let’s Build For the Future (BFF)!
GOVERNORS SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE
Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe will be working with the six program department that she has oversight over and will monthly select an employee that is deemed to have contributed
to their program and to the Absentee Shawnee tribe. The attributes to be considered are: Contributions to the community and the Tribe; leadership; performance and work ethic;
teamwork. It is the intent of the Governor to recognize tribal employees who do a remarkable job and might not otherwise get recognized for their contributions. This special
employee recognition program will be highlighted under my Office as the SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH program.
Health System
July Monthly Update
The health system continues to move forward with re-staffing of providers in both primary care and dental clinics. It is indeed an honor and privilege to present to you
our new health system Medical Director, Dr. Vaqar Ahmad, M.D. Dr. Ahmad is a dual board certified professional, being American board certified in Internal Medicine as well as
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Dr. Ahmad has had a distinguished career in healthcare, serving in multiple capacities in the healthcare continuum as both a practicing
physician and clinical leader in hospitals and other healthcare settings. Dr. Ahmad holds medical licensures in Oklahoma and California, as well as being licensed internationally
to practice medicine. He began his work with us on 16 June 2014. Please welcome him aboard and assist him with getting settled in and acclimated to the AST health family!
We also welcome our newest full-time provider to our staff, Dr. Marty Lofgren, M.D. Dr. Lofgren is a Native American of Sioux descent, and has lived in Oklahoma now for
several years. His wife is also a medical doctor.
We have a new Dentist, Dr. Ngoc M. Tran, D.D.S., making three full-time dentists and one part time on staff now to service our members.
We have a new Nurse Practitioner, Marty Robertson from Florida and Physician Assistant, Megan Shellenberger, from Pennsylvania.
This will enable more responsive care to our tribal members and other patients serviced out of our clinics as we welcome these five full-time seasoned providers to our health
system!
The Employee of the Month for June 2014 was Mrs. Brenda Claw, Business Office Director. The Team of the Month for June 2014 was the Business Office Staff. The Health
Leadership Award was presented to Mrs. Tammy Peery, Health System’s Credentialing Monitor. We are
very proud of our star performers and for their contributions to the patients, their fellow employees, and the
Tribe! Mrs. Claw and her staff were instrumental in the best audit score in recent memory by receiving
not a single negative remark or deficiency!
(Note: Pictured from L to R is the Mrs. Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor, Mr. Melpherd Switch, ASTHA
Chairman, Mr. Mark Rogers, Executive Director, Mrs. Brenda Claw, June Employee of the Month, and Mr.
Troy LittleAxe, LSWN Chairman recognizing Mrs. Claw during the June Health Board meetings).
A few other key bits of information:
- Native American Veterans Enrollment Event: Health Awareness Fair for All Generations, Friday,
August 1st, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Little Axe Health Center, Norman, OK.
- The interactive phone menu for the Contract Health Services (CHS) helps patients access the most
appropriate service provider by calling (405) 701-7951. This feature will speed up access to the patients
seeking services
their Edwina
care.
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from Landtofollow-up
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Butler-Wolfe, Governor, Mr. Melpherd Switch,
- The AST Health System continues to improve its customer service. The Customer Service Line is (405) 701-7623. Please direct all complaints or compliments to this line for
HAappropriate
Chairman,attention
Mr. Mark
Rogers,
Executive
Claw,
Employee
of addressed, with consistent updates from our health staff. After the
and/or
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Please Director,
be assuredMrs.
this Brenda
is the best
wayJune
to have
each situation
investigations
of
all
issues
are
complete,
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Health
Director
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Clinic
Administrator
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personally
contact
onth, and Mr. Troy LittleAxe, LSWN Chairman recognizing Mrs. Claw during the June you with updates, decisions, or questions pertaining to your case.
- The AST Anti-Bullying Prevention “HOTLINE” is (405) 701-7987 during work hours
h Board
meetings).
A few
other key bits
of information:
8-5, M-F,
and for added
confidentiality
or after
hours you may contact Mrs. Dara Thorpe at either (405) 701-7992 or via her cell at (405) 481-0815 to start intervention assistance
for tribal youth. If it is an emergency or someone is at risk of harming themselves or others contact 911.
Affordable
Care ActVeterans
Decision Tool
continues to
be a valuable
tool Awareness
with helping you
decide
-- The
Native
American
Enrollment
Event:
Health
Fair
forwhat
Allyou need to do for compliance with the act. Please see the ACA tab at the
ASTHA
Health
Program’s
Website:
http://www.asthealth.org/aca
(Please
visit
our
site
today
to
find
out
ations, Friday, August 1st, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Little Axe Health Center, Norman, OK. what you need to do to protect yourself and your family)!
- Pharmacy After Hours Process: After hours and weekends/holidays, did you know you can go to Walgreens in either Shawnee or Norman, and have a five-day limited fill on
-prescriptions?
The interactive
menu
for your
the prescription,
Contract Health
Services
helps
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have to do
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with(CHS)
your AST
CDIBpatients
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the
first
workday,
you
can
have
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remaining
balance
of
your
prescriptions
transferred
to
your
pharmacy
s the most appropriate service provider by calling (405) 701-7951. This feature will speed
in either Shawnee or Little Axe, and they will fill your remaining balance. This is an emergency convenience for your benefit and to save the contract health dollars as well, so please
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other benefits
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you.to their care.
9
Absentee Shawnee Tribe collaborates to host NB3 Foundation Soccer Clinic
Saturday, June 14th the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Tribal Youth Program (Blake
Goodman and Tresha Spoon) and MSPI Program (Jenifer Sloan) collaborated to host a
Youth Soccer Clinic at the Little Axe High School football field. The clinic was an
activity facilitated by the Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation’s Stephanie Gabbert and the
Kiowa Kids Language program’s Cedric Sunray, along with other former and current
collegiate and national team coaches. There were over 70 students pre-registered and
nearly 70 youth were in attendance. Over 15 tribes were represented.
To find out more about the Notah Began III Foundation visit www.nb3foundation.org.
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Financial Consultant’s Report
Hello Tribal Members,
As Financial Consultant to the Office of Treasurer, the July monthly report will be my last. I have enjoyed assisting and working for Treasurer Deere.
Treasurer Deere has allowed me to grow and develop as an employee, person and improve my knowledge, skills and abilities.
Once again, Treasurer Deere thank you for the opportunity to work for you, it’s been a pleasure. I have been involved and participated in the following
financial consultant activities: Financial Reporting: Reviewed and analyzed Office of Treasurer monthly General Fund and Indirect Cost encumbrance
budget reports.
Absentee Shawnee Tribe 2013 Audit: Reviewed and analyzed 2013 Annual Audited Financial Statements for the Tribe.
Absentee Shawnee Tribe 2014 Indirect Cost Negotiation Agreement: Reviewed and analyzed Tribes approved 2014 Indirect Cost agreement with a fixed
carry forward rate of 32.05% applicable to all programs.
Absentee Shawnee Economic Development Authority Inc. (ASEDA): Attended monthly ASEDA board meeting to discuss future business opportunities.
The feasibility of the Little Axe Water District was discussed and results of over three-hundred surveys from Little Axe Community members indicated they
were against the development of the Water Project.
Internet Commercial Lending: Attended a meeting at our tribally owned bank, topic of discussion was an Otoe-Missouria Tribe proposal to work with
All Nations Bank. The bank would disburse loan funds to borrowers for a set fee per transaction, starting with a few transactions and increasing if the bank
desires. The Tribe would not be involved in the lending itself, except to disburse funds to approved borrowers. A request for a Letter of Intent was requested
for review.
In closing, as Financial Consultant it’s been a privilege and honor to work for Treasurer Kathy Deere for the past four years.
Respectfully,
Eddie Brokeshoulder
Financial Consultant
Finance Department Report
JULY 2014
(Article Written 6/18/2014)
The Finance office continues our efforts in keeping the day to day activities flowing effectively and efficiently through communication between the Finance
office and programs. In working together, we have found the most time and cost effective processes for transacting business.
The Tribe’s 2010, 2011, and 2012 Audits are “unmodified” opinion, which when compared to an educational grading scale would be an A. The 2014 Indirect Cost
Proposal has been submitted to the Interior Business Center (IBC) and I was notified on September 17, 2013 it is ready to be assigned to a reviewer. The reviewer
had no questions and the Tribe has been assigned a rate for 2014 of 32.05%. Our rate is up from 17.74% for 2010 to 21.98% for 2011 to 22.35% for 2012 and 27.39%
for 2013; and 32.05% for 2014. I will begin the 2015 IDC proposal with the completed 2013 audit.
We have our 2013 Audit Exit interview on the 18th of June for all of the Tribe’s entities (Casinos; Store; Restaurant; Smoke Shop’s; ASEDA, Inc.; ASEDA, Enterprises;
ASTHA & LSWN which makes up Absentee Health Systems; and the Tribal Government.) Auditors arrived on sight April 2nd, 2014 for the Tribe’s audit. All of the
tribe’s entities must be audited first and then they are combined with the Tribe’s Governmental Audit. The 2013 Audit is complete at June 18th, 2014.
The finance department is completing accounting by the 10th day of the month. Financial reporting for the Tribe, Health Authority and Li Si Wi Nwi, Health Inc.
boards and the Executive Committee for Absentee Health Systems, Shawnee and Little Axe (LSWN) continues monthly. The Finance staff has completed the May
reconciliations and financials. It is imperative the accounting staff continue to stay ahead of all of the accounting so audits go smoothly, and Indirect Cost rates
stay up to date. Indirect cost proposals cannot be submitted without completed audits as the audit is used to calculate the proposal. There are many processes
in place in your Tribe’s accounting department to ensure we keep accurate records of transactions. The Tribe’s accounting processes must be in compliance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and these rules are updated annually.
The Tribe currently has compact funds of BIA, I H S, and approximately 51 Grants. In addition, the Tribe operates a General Fund and an Indirect Cost Fund. The
new clinic building payments are current and have not been late. Projections are they will continue to be current going forward.
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Finance Department has very hard working group of people and it is an honor to work with them, the Treasurer’s office and at
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The Finance Department employs
14. Personnel: 6 (43%) being AST Tribal Members, 2 (14%) non-AST tribal members, and 6 (43%) being non-natives.
The Finance department would like to extend a special thanks and note of appreciation to the Executive Committee for providing the tools, resources, and
support to enable the finance staff to reach its accomplished goals and to continue with this effort. A special thanks and note of appreciation to Program Managers
and Employees of the Tribe for their assistance and dedication in our continued group effort toward accomplishing our goal.
If you have any questions or needs, please call (405) 275-4030 Ext. 162 and I will be glad to assist you.
Respectfully,
Belinda Collins, Controller
FY-2014
YTD TAX COLLECTIONS
FY-2014
(thru 5/31/14)
YTD TAX COLLECTIONS
RUN DATE:
06/20/14
RUN DATE:
06/20/14
(thru 5/31/14)
TAX
CATEGORY
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER
NOVEMBER DECEMBER
YEAR-TO-DATE
TOTAL
Sales (6%)
Gaming % of free cash
Employee (1%)
Severance (8%)
Motor Vehicle
Tobacco Refund
$5,532.03 $5,205.95
$250,000.00 $250,000.00
$10,095.26
$602.94
$8,940.31 $7,025.79
$13,670.11 $11,971.21
$9,303.52
$0.00
$6,535.34
$250,000.00
$22,804.85
$6,689.81
$14,216.75
$0.00
$5,180.06
$150,000.00
$4,159.08
$7,561.69
$11,780.39
$0.00
$6,870.96
$300,000.00
$3,805.88
$8,985.65
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$297,541.23 $274,805.89
$300,246.75
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Miscellaneous
TOTAL COLLECTIONS
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COLLECTED
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CTSA Early Childhood Center
is accepting applications for teaching positions!
Head Start Teacher
The following are current programs administered by the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department:
Head Start teachers instruct children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual
growth needed for primary school.
These are brief descriptions of current programs. Program guidelines are
available in hard copy at the Education Department office or for download at
www.astribe.com.
Head Start Teacher Minimum Requirements:
At least 18 years of age
Baccalaureate degree with emphasis on Early Childhood Education
Must pass background investigation processes for licensed child care programs
Must meet Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state and/or agency
policies and procedures
• Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, and a portion of
funds can be used for school-related athletic program expenses. Program has a maximum
funding limit for the academic year.
• Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, program can help with some graduation
expenses, and awards two (2) incentives: one for GED recipients and one for High
School graduates. Program has a maximum amount of funding for graduation expenses.
• Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational training at accredited
vocational institutions. Program has a maximum funding limit for the calendar year or
per program.
• Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds for undergraduate
degrees, one associate or bachelor degree, at any accredited college or university. Funding
levels are determined based upon grade point average and full-time or part-time status.
• Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral degree,
and can fund one graduate admissions test. This program has funding levels based
upon full-time and part-time status.
Early Head Start Teacher
Early Head Start teachers have direct responsibility for the operation of the Infant/Toddler CenterBased Program and the delivery of Early Head Start services to infant/toddlers and their families.
Early Head Start Teacher Minimum Requirements:
At least 18 years of age
Infant and Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an equivalent credential
Must pass background investigation processes for licensed child care programs
Must meet Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state and/or agency
policies and procedures
Child Care Teacher
Child Care teachers are responsible for observing, overseeing, and guiding a group of children. It
requires physical presence, knowledge of activity requirements and children's needs, and
accountability for their care.
• Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High School Seniors for
Academic Achievement and Athlete of the Year. Deadline for application submission is
March 31st of each year.
Child Care Teacher Minimum Requirements:
At least 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Child care experience
Must pass background investigation processes for licensed child care programs
Must meet any local, state and/or agency policies and procedures
All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application.
Attention:
Fall 2014 Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program applications were due
June 15th. If you are still interested in taking fall 2014 courses please contact the
Education Department.
All applications accepted with preference given to qualified Native Americans
All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on
Services and select Education.
Apply today at: 1535 N McKinley Avenue, Shawnee OK 74801
or email your résumé to:
For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 2754030, Ext. 121 or 1-800-256-3341 or email to
tresham@astribe.com.
AmberC@CTSAHeadStart.org
CTSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Vanity Car Tags for Sale
$15.00 each
Contact Eileen Pearce 227-2036
12
Emergency Management Activity
June 2014
A. Tribal storm shelter program.
The Red Cross is in the process of sending the Tribe: 1) final documents 2) their program guidelines and 3) an
agreement for the Governor to sign. When those have been signed, we will form a committee to refine our tribal
application process and get the applications out to the tribal members. As of this report, we have not received
those items from Red Cross.
The Red Cross has advised in order to honor donor intent and keep the funding in the storm-impacted areas.
We are to serve the May tornado-impacted areas in the three counties: Cleveland, Pottawatomie and Oklahoma.
Tribal members who are homeowners and occupy that home in the affected areas are eligible for the installation
of a storm shelter. Priority will be given to those who were directly affected by the storm. We have a list of 25
Tribal members who fit into this category.
Applications will be made available through the tribal newsletter, on the AST website, with hard copies at the
Tribal complex, Resource Center in Little Axe, and will be mailed to tribal members upon request.
B. Oklahoma City Area Intertribal Health Authority.
This organization provided help and funding for tribal emergency managers to complete their Communications,
Pandemic, and COOP plans. These plans were completed and submitted last week. Several trainings were held
and individualized assistance was provided to get these much needed plans drafted and it was very helpful. We
extend a ‘Thanks’ to this organization for having this program to assist tribal emergency management staff.
These plans will improve tribes’ readiness for disasters and the challenges they bring. These plans will be brought
to tribal leadership to review and make changes on before the final step of approval is requested through resolution.
C. Communications Interoperability.
Communications during a disaster are always a problem because everyone (first responders – fire, law
enforcement, etc.) is talking on their radios at the same time and the systems break down. There is also the problem
of the rural/remote areas in our counties that may have no signals. We have witnessed this scenario during the
tornados last year and it was felt by all agencies involved. In the last month, meetings among city/county
fire and law enforcement and tribal emergency management and law enforcement agencies have been held to try
and come up with ways to solve this problem. The consensus of all agencies is to find some alternative funding
to enhance the capabilities these agencies already have in place rather than spending more money on purchasing
a whole new system. Evaluation of costs involved to improve interoperability between all agencies with what the
agencies already have in place is now being conducted and includes more towers. Once the costs are determined a
plan will be presented to a funding agency for their consideration.
D. Intertribal Emergency Managers Coalition.
The Annual Summit was held on June 3-5 at Firelake Grand where tribal, state, county and city
emergency managers came together to receive training, gather new information and to network. FEMA and
Oklahoma Emergency Management provided training, updates on new policies and regulations, and answered
questions about funding. There were 20 vendors set up to show communications equipment, individual and
community storm shelters and portable emergency operation centers. There were more than 13 individual tribes
represented and over 200 attendees which was the largest turn out since it started 7 years ago. Governor
Butler-Wolfe and Darrell Longhorn attended the Summit.
E. Thanks to Mark Rogers and John Kammerzell.
The Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management, thanks the Health Department and Maintenance, for
allowing Darrell Longhorn to provide assistance to the emergency management department during the past few
months. It makes a difference for programs to work together when we have employees with knowledge to share.
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Alaee, Brandon Keith
Alberty, Langston Deshun
Alford, Bruce Douglas
Alford, Louella Ann
Allen, Cheryl Renee
Almanza, Marcel Andres
Armstrong, Robert Brent
Bailey, Brooke Lynn
Barber, Kristin Lynn
Barriga, Elias Micah
Bateman, Willow Shoshana Rain
Bayliss, Billy Ray
Bayliss, Katherine Anne
Bear, Bonnie Jean
Beaver, Rodney Gene
Bender, Judith Ann
Berry, Ryan Jennings
Birdtail, Mary Evelyn
Bittle, Lillian Kay
Blackbear, Tegan Quinn
Blanchard, Brian Keith
Blanchard, Clayton Lee
Blanchard, Eric Leon
Blanchard, Henry R.
Blanchard, Jamin Dalton
Blanchard, Kason Ryan
Blanchard, Kyerra MaKyla Raye
Blanchard, Nicholas Adam
Blanchard, Virginia Adele
Bogue, Aimee Rochelle
Bonham, Virginia Doreen
Booth, Randall David
Botone, Lisa Lucille
Bowens, Aarion Tremain
Bradley, Edward H.
Brady, Sharon Kay
Breeding, Hollis Joshua
Brinson, Nicholas Henry
Brocksmith, Ethan James
Brown, Elijah Christopher
Brown, Samuel David
Brown, Tristan John
Bryce, Anita Jean
Bryce, Jacob Desmond
Buckley, Brandon Michael
Buckley, Christopher Maurice
Burkhart Sr, Arthur Elliott
Butler, Donna Ellen
Byers, Marilyn
Byers, Shannon Leon
Byers, Shawn Deeon
Byington, Michelle Hope
Canales, Alexis Marie
Carlson, Tyellissa Lynn
Case, Melissa Susan
Chapline, Isabella Roseanne
Citty, Keith Leon
Citty, Steven Keith
Ciulla, Tina Faye
Cochrane Jr., Guy Stanley
Coddington, Corey William
Collett, Savanna Len
Colungo, Darrell Dean
Combs, Robert Paul Dwight
Conner, Daniel Paul
Coody, Erin Melody
Cook, Joshua Caleb
Cottrell, Mckinzey Faye
Cox, Jennifer Renee
Craig, Kayla Shawnee
Cruz, Mr. Cameron Jacob
Cummings, Juleah Leslie
Davis Jr., Anthony Louis
Davis Jr., Edward Leroy
Davis, Adley Reese
Davis, Bryar Nicholas
Davis, Jocelyn Paige
Day, Jennifer Ann
Day, Virginia Rae
Deer, Derrick Wesley
Deer, Elnora Laverne Kaseca
Deer, Ethan Mack
Deer, Jaden Brandon
Deer, Kensington Jaide
Deer, Marissa Caitlin
Deere, Angelina Renee
Delodge, Ezra Manuel
Dennison, Daniele
DeOliveira, Shelly Marie
Detert, Heather Jo
Dixon, Abryana Elizabeth-Marie
Donnell, Patricia Kay
Doussett, Calvin Cecil
Dry, Shavonne Lynn
Ellingsen, Shirley Mae
Ellis, Andee Nicole
Ellis, Charlotte Lynn
Ellis, Chet Herbert
Ellis, Christian Nathanial
Engler, Emily Laiken
Farmer, Christine Bobbie
Felton, Zachary Douglas
Foley, Clayton Shane
Foreman, Amber Lynn
Foreman, Amper Len
Fowler, Cheyenne Deneau
Freeman, Eugene Bryce
French-Hawk, Tracie Lynn
Fritsch, Jerod Wayne
Frye, Williamscott Thomas
Garretson, Donna Kay
Gatzman, Darla Juyne
Gibson, Alan Gerard
Gibson, Donald James
Gibson, Elvis Glenn
Gibson, Gary Lloyd
Gibson, Ryan Edmond
Gibson, Tyler Glen
Gilcrease, Maedia Jean
Gilmore, Linkin Thomas
Gonzales, Gabriella Noel
Goss, Angel Marcus
Goss, Veronica Mae
Graham, Jackie
Granstrom, Karsen Renee
Grass, Cree Breeann
Greeley, Sarah Fawn
Gurrola, Daniel Alberto
Gutierrez, Devin Anthony
Harjo, Jeanette Marie
Harjo, Michael Ray
Harjo, Sharon Melody
Harjoe, Sonja Denise
Haskins Rich, Donna Paule
Haumpy, Ma-Yia Rahjanae
Hawk, Connor Evan
Haymond, Trisha Lynn
Helvy, Alta Jean
Henshaw, Allen Shawn
Hernandez Thorpe, Genesis Kay
Hernandez, Daezi Viay
Herndon, Martin Clyde
Herrera, John Anthony
Herrera, Michael Lee
Herrod, Jordan Leann
Hibdon, Konner Brian
Hicks, Anna Marie
Hicks, Braylon Angus
Hill, Chealsie Lynn
Hood, Dallas James
Hood, Elaina Rae
Hood, Matthew Dean
Hood, Piri Reis
Howe, Reign Phil
Hutchinson, Velma Jo
Hyde, Lester Clark
Ibarra, Lya Lynette
Irvin, Benjamin Raymond
Johnson, Amanda Shaye
Johnson, Amber Dawn
Johnson, Ashley Briann
Johnson, Austin Lee
Johnson, Debra Jean
Johnson, George Lewis
Johnson, Grant Scott
Johnson, Jeremiah Justin
Johnson, Jessie Colt
Johnson, Kyle Dylan
Johnson, Nikki Renee
Johnson, Noreen Dottie
Johnson, Rita Jo
Johnson, Stacey Lynn
Johnson, Steven Boyd
Johnson, Tillman Earl
Jones, Donna Kay (Ellis)
Jones, Teresa Ann Wilson
Judkins, Dyllon Garrett
Kaniatobe, Karen Faith
Kaseca, April Eve
Kaseca, Kanynn Leiann
Kaseca, Kevin Lynn
Kaseca, Russell Franklin
Keith, Andrew Richard
Keith, Brandon Dowe
Key, Braisley Saranda
Kickapoo, Christopher Kerry
Kirby, Lindsay Diane
Kirby, Steven Wayne
Kirby, William Michael
Kitchen, Isaiah John Lucas
Krauss, Chante'l Emily
Kupczynski, Cora Ashley
La Plant, Gemma Nikole
Larney, Kathryn Jon-Nicole
Larney, Nathaniel Roy
Larney, Noah Cruz
Larson, Sekoenatha Keegan
Lewis, Cierra Dawn
Little Axe Jr., Danny
Little Axe, Charlie Pratt
Little Axe, Graci Raquel
Little Axe, Jerry James
Little Jim, Lindsey Marie
Little, Edwin Thomas
Little, Tony Wayne
Little, Zoretta Denise
Littlebear, Nelson Wayne
Littlecreek, Ephraim Jhames
Littlecreek, Josephine Taylor
Littlecreek, Mychal Shawn
Long, Jordan Lee
Longhorn, Bradley Brian
Longhorn, Ewell Gary
Longhorn, Lee Allen
Longman, Ashley Nicole
Longman, Clayton Dean
Longman, Kristopher Morgan
Longman, William Ashton
Lovins, Wesley Jacob
Lowe, Wyatt James
Lowrance, Rusty Haze
Mack, Felix Wayne
Mack, Malayah Jean
Mackey, Monica Sue
Marquez, Quentin Miles
Marshall, Kalanii Marie
Martin, Robyn Alexa
Martinez Jr., Chad Mikel
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Martinez, Alyson Jo
Martinez, Jalon Maverick
Martinez, Jasmine Nicole
Martinez, Stephanie Diane
Masquat, Ricky Lee
Masquat, Milania Che'Lee
Maxfield, Lisa Clorean
Maxwell, Alex Ryan
Mayo, Lindsay Destiny
McBride, Wyatt Dean
McCoy, Violet ChristineHarry
McCulloch, Erin Corrine
McGee, Michael Shannon
McMahan, Jayden Thomas
McPherson, Erica Nicole
Merrell, Sean Allen
Michaelson, John Edward
Miller, Tina Mae
Mitchell, Chloe Ann Sarae
Mohawk, McKenzi Jeanne
Mohawk, Travis Gene
Morton, Colette Ellen
Morton, Darrell Jackson
Morton, David Arthur
Morton, Sara Brianne
Nail, Cullen Chase
Nanaeto, Debra Jaclyn
Neuens, Kathy Marie
Neugent, Louise L. C.
Nguyen-Rojas, Tyler Van
O'Dell, Cody Dewayne
Onzahwah, Alecia Joann
Pack, Camryn Lorraine
Pack, Kristyn Bailey
Patton, Qwentis Adarryl
Patty, Twana Marie Spybuck
Pederson, Rena Kaye Little Axe
Peetoom, Joshua Lawrence
Peetoom, William Ryan
Pena, Eric
Perez-Vargas Jr., Juan Manuel
Phillips, Kristian Parker
Pickens, Teddy Ray
Pine, Jaime` Ann
Pine, James Francis
Pine, Kaseon James
Pitner, Sylvia Sue
Ponce, Autumn Dawn
Ponkilla, Carol Ann
Ponkilla, Martin Ned
Pugh, Tiffany Ranae
Ramirez, Antonio Omar
Ramirez, Ashton Kobe
Reid, Rebecca Claire
Ricketts II, Jarrod Keith
Roach, Drew Wilson
Robertson, Leland Scott
Robison, Christopher Charles
Rodas Lopez, Monica Leree
Rolette, Makaila Lynn
Rolette, Sharon Sue
Rolland, Vannessa Kay
Ross, Gary Willis
Rudloff, Dylan Cole
Runsabove, Wade Mitchell
Schulenberg, Esteline Sloan
Schwarz, Loretta Jean
Serena, Lisa Lynn
Shane, Vivian Louella
Shawnee, Coltin Dale
Shawnee, Derrick Joel
Shelton, Anthony Pharrell
Shirk, Deborah Ann
Simpson, Shirley Florence
Sims, Vikki Ann
Sloat, John Levi
Smith, Caden Robert
Smith, Caylea Anna
Smith, Curtis Alan
Smith, Katherine Danene
Smith, Kenneth Lee
Smith, Lauren Ashlee
Smith, Leslie Anne
Smith, Lori Beth
Smith, Luke Alan
Snake, Brandon Matthew
Snake, Gerald Kendall
Snake, Jennie Lucy Mohawk
Soap, Austin Jay
Soap, Crystal Diane Moonlight
Soap, Devin Elijah
Solis, Allan Jesus
Spoon, Ramona Gaye
Spriggs, Chanoa Irene
Spybuck Jr, James Cody
Spybuck, Morganne Faith
Squire, Thomas
Stanley Jr., Denny Atine
Starr, David Martin
Starr, Sheila Renee
Stephens, AnnaMarie Gene
Stewart, Robert Sterling
Sutton, Sierra Dawn
Switch Sr., Douglas Vaughn
Switch, Kathern Suzzete
Switch, Samuel Tiger
Switch, Voguel Carroll
Talton, Daveon Lee
Tapia, Shawnee Antonio
Taylor, Lena Elaine
Taylor, Nina Gail
Tharp, Deborah Lynne
Thomasee, Lawrence Cy
Thompson, Cheyenne Jada
Thornhill, Taryn MacKenzie
Thorpe, Cyrus James
Thorpe, Jarrett Scott
Thorpe, Sandra Lorene
Tiger Sr., Leonard Gene
Tiger, Ann
Tiger, Annette Renee
Tiger, Francis Allen
Tiger, Hermione Essence
Tiger, Sherman Lee
Tiger, Sonya Marie
Tiger, Stephanie Nicole
Tiger, Susan Rochelle
Tiger, Toni Dion
Tsoodle, Arminda Lee
Uchida, Micheal Gene
Vasquez, Rebecca Faye
Wakolee Jr., Brandon David
Wakolee, Bernard Wilson
Wallace, Cierra Shawnae
Wallace, Timothy Scott
Ware, Jenny Ann
Warrior, Daniel Adam
Warrior, Donna Carol (Gibson)
Warrior, Samuel Norbbie
Washington, Walter
Watson, Brian Keith
Watson, Jamie Ann
White Jr., Charles Daniel
White, Amber Mary
White, Logan Riley
White, Thomas Wayne
Whitebird, Shelby Gail
Wilkerson, Skylor Georgeann
Williams, David Arlen
Williams, Jalyn Anissa
Williams, Melanie Marie
Williams, Orin Ray
Williams, Samuel Lee
Willingham, Deidra Marie
Wilson, Justin Dean
Wilson, Marcus Allen
Wilson, Penny Arlene
Wolf Jr., Aaron Paul
Wolf, Nevaeh Annalise
Wolfe, Beverly Edwina (Butler)
Worley, Tehia Jane
Yates, Katie Ann
Yones, Arthur Ralph
AUSTIN L. JOHNSON
Happy 2014 July Birthdays
Marilyn Byers
Gary Gibson
Shawn Byers
Kanynn Kaseca
Leila Kaseca
Kevin Kaseca
Amber Foreman
Katie Yates
Coltin Shawnee
Shannon Byers
Nikki Johnson
Wishing you all a Great Birthday
with lots of cake and ice cream
We love you all
From Marvin & Sherry
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH
FROM, MOM, NICK, MICHAEL,
TED AND VANESSA
July 6th
Emil y
Love you always,
Uncle Kevin,
Aunt Trina,
Brittany and Jayden
“To the Twins”
Vivian Shane
&
Ewell Longhorn
From, Auntie
MOM
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JACKIE GRAHAM
We love you with all our hearts.
You mean the world to us!
With all our love we wish
you a happy birthday,
Ted, Austin, Nicholas,
Michael, and Vanessa
Love Always,
Your favorite cousin,
Aiyden
July 16th
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Jim Thorpe 5K
SPONSORED BY THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MSPI & SPF PROGRAMS
Staying safe during the summer months!
What does summer mean to you? Most people will say vacations, swimming, snow cones,
fireworks, pow-wows, stomp dance, softball tournaments, and festivals! Well, whatever you and
your family plan for the summer, please stay safe!
Here are some ways to stay safe!
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Use seat belts and car seats at all times
Use helmets if you ride bikes &/or motorcycles
Use sunscreen, bug spray, and drink water!
Never leave infants, children or pets in a parked car, even if the windows are
cracked open. The temperature inside a vehicle can rise 20 degrees in as little as 10
minutes, and 50 degrees in an hour- even when outside air temperatures are in the
70's! So remember to “Beat The Heat, Check The Back Seat!”
• If a child is missing, always check the pool first, and then the car, including the
trunk.
Remember to stay safe but have fun! For more information call Rosie Tall Bear, Injury
Prevention Program at (405)701-7601 or email at rtallbear@astribe.com.
For any informa�on, please contact (405) 364-7298. This event will be unofficially �med.
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Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System
Presents
Health Awareness Fair
for
All
Generations
Little Axe Health Center
Friday, August 1, 2014
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equipment, including: treadmills,
elliptical cross-trainers, recumbent
bikes, free-weights, kettlebells, and
isolation strength machines. The AST
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Americans and their household family
members. AST employees are also
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seeks to help clients reach their personal fitness and health goals. Our staff takes pride in providing appropriate and educational
fitness training to all clients, providing guidance in developing a successful plan to help prevent or manage diabetes and/or other
health conditions, and providing clients with a fun and positive experience working with our staff. Please take some time to come
by and visit the AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center today!
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Women’s
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The application will also require documents to be attached in order
to complete the process; which are:
Photo I.D.
CDIB Card
Social Security Card
Birth Certificate
Marriage License/Divorce Decree/Custody Decree (if applicable)
Declaration of Section 214 (form is included with application)
Each household member must provide a birth certificate, social
security card and CDIB card (if enrolled in a federally recognized
tribe). The Housing Authority will conduct a criminal background
check and credit check on all adult household members over the
age of 18. A home visit is the final step in completing your
application.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
107 N. Kimberly
Shawnee, OK 74801
P.O. Box 425
Shawnee, OK 74802-0425
Phone: 405-273-1050
Fax: 405-275-0678
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Eligibility for each program
has income requirements;
please be sure and review
the current income limits on
your application.
We will not be able to
process your application if
you do not meet the income
criteria.
Waiting List
A letter will be mailed out once your application has been
approved notifying you of the date your name was placed on the
waiting list. It is very important to stay in contact and notify the
Housing Authority anytime changes occur in income, household
composition, or contact information.
In the event that your name is next in being offered a home; you
will be notified by letter or phone.
Annual Updates required to remain on the waiting list.
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Low Rent Housing
Our low rent housing program is provided to families in need of
housing in the Shawnee and Tecumseh area. Rental houses are
furnished with kitchen appliances, central heat and air, and mini
blinds all throughout.
In the Shawnee area, the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority
has two elderly/handicap communities. These areas have fully
and partial handicap accessible units. A laundry facility is located
in the community for tenant use only.
Tenants in our rental program are provided services through our
Maintenance Department; if any maintenance issues should arise
you would contact the Housing Authority and a crew member will
come and do the repair.
Little Axe Health Center
Women’s Health Services
Located in the Primary Health Care
Providing & Promoting Preventative Health
for All Women
Services include:
h Adult immunizations
h Breast & Pelvic Exams
h Mammogram Referral
h Bone Density Studies
Information about:
• Health Promotion
• Quitting Smoking
• Misuse of Alcohol and Drugs
• Nutrition
• Physical Fitness and Exercise
• Controlling Stress and Violence
• Prevention of Pregnancy
• AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Women’s Health Services
Little Axe Health Center
15951 Little Axe Drive . Norman, OK 73026
405.447.0300 . Fax 405.701.7605
www.asthealth.org
!
The Lease to Own Program is available for any Native
American family who has met our requirements and would like
to purchase a home through the Housing Authority. The
homes offered are ones currently in inventory and owned by
the Housing Authority.
This program is designated for income eligible families who
have been renting but now feel they are ready for the
opportunity to purchase their own home. The application is
the same as the rental; accept the income requirements are
different.
Be sure and specify when completing your
application, that you are applying for the Lease to Own
Program. If you have substantial rental history and meet the
income requirements, your name may be placed on the
waiting list.
This program offers a one-time grant of up to $20,000 to assist
with down payment and/or closing cost to purchase a home and
is designed to make home mortgage payments more affordable
Eligibility Requirements
•
Applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age
•
Must be Native American enrolled in a Federally
Recognized Tribe, with priority given to enrolled members of
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma to apply
•
Applicant must qualify as a low-income family, and
must meet minimum income guidelines
•
Applicant must be first-time homeowner
•
Primary residences only
•
Must be approved for home loan
•
Dwelling Unit must pass environmental inspection
!
!
!
MONTHLY RENT IS CALCULATED BY YOUR INCOME
!
OUR LOW RENT UNITS HAVE 1, 2, 3, & 4 BEDROOMS
!
LEASE TO OWN HOMES HAVE 3 & 4 BEDROOMS
Applications are now being accepted for families that are over the
income limits for our IHBG funded programs. Please contact our
Programs & Admissions Department for further details.
NOTE: There is limited homes available for this program.
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All applicants are required to attend a
counseling class conducted by our
Resident Counselor before signing a
lease.
Annual Recertification are required
for Rental/Lease to Own programs
Inspections are performed on our
homes annually
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Injury Prevention Program
The Absentee Shawnee Family Music
Program
The music program is a program that’s offers Free music lesson’s
to all of our tribal member’s and none Native Americans also the
goal of the program is to offer the lessons to our community in
The Mayo Clinic and the Center for Disease Control & Prevention say that if hopes to bring people together & become more aware of their
you’re physically active it may help prevent you from falling. The following gifts and the strength’s in our people.
activities: Walking, chair exercises and Tai Chi, can improve your leg strength,
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
balance, coordination and flexibility. Remember
to check with your doctor before Classes are offered each week day:
Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
starting any of these activities!
I
njury
P
revention
P
rogram
Here are some tips on how to stay safe while getting back into the spring of
in the Music House
things.
North of the AST Police Department
The Mayo Clinic
and
the
Center
for
Disease
Control
&
Prevention
say
that
if
• Be sure to warm-up and cool down when appropriate.
We have folks learning music from the age of 6 to 81 and all of
you’re physically active it may help prevent you from falling. The following
• Wearchair
protective
gearand- i.e.
wristyour
& elbow
guards, them are enjoying the free lessons and have become musicians
activities: Walking,
exercises
Taibike
Chi, helmets,
can improve
leg strength,
balance, coordination
and flexibility. Remember to check with your doctor before
pads, etc.
and supporters of the program.
starting any •of these
activities!
Rest, especially when your muscles are tired
I have worked with over 230 Tribal and community members
Here are some
on how
to stay safe
while (i.e.
getting
backfractures,
into the spring
of things.
• tips
Prevent
“overuse”
injuries
stress
tendonitis,
or and the music program has received Nation attention from
• Be sure to warm-up and cool down when appropriate
inflamed joints) by not overdoing exercise.
Native American Magazines. The program is growing by leaps
• Wear protective gear – i.e. bike helmets, wrist & elbow guards, pads etc.
• Condition your body before jumping into new activities at full and bounds every month.
• Rest, especially when your muscles are tired
force.
Come and be a part of your heritage through the gift of music.
• Prevent “overuse” injuries (i.e. stress fractures, tendonitis, or inflamed
Forjoints)
more by
information
contact:
Rosie Tall Bear at 405-701-7601 Little Axe Phil Bradley
not overdoing
exercise.
Center
• Condition your body beforeHealth
jumping
into new activities at full force.
AST Music Director/Instructor
For more information contact: Rosie Tall Bear at 405-‐701-‐7601 Little Axe Health Center
405-370-5576
pbradley@astribe.com
Let Your Soul Have a Voice.
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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE
TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
MAGAZINES,
NEWSPAPER, CARDBOARD, AND ALUMINUM CANS.
MATERIAL WE
DO NOT ACCEPT.
TONER, CARBON
PAPER, FOOD
WASTE, AND PLASTIC.
REMEMBER,
WHEN IN DOUBT
THROW IT OUT.
CONTACT
INFORMATION
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE
TRIBE OF
OKLAHOMA
OFFICE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH &
“To Establish a recycling program for municipal waste planning, reduction,
and Recycling”
The Office of Environmental Health and Environmental Program is
proud to announce the
start of a new recycling
program for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The
recycling center is located in the yellow
metal building adjacent
to the OEH Department. The Absentee
Shawnee Tribe (AST)
Recycling Program Program declares that waste
reduction and recycling
are the preferable to the
or processing of municipal waste, and that removing certain materials
from the municipal
waste stream will decrease the flow of solid
waste to municipal landfills. AST Recycling Program used the knowl-
edge and information
about recycling markets
and market demand as
well as information obtained from various publications and the internet
to comprise an analysis
of material the recycling
program will address at
the start of the program.
AST Recycling Program
Plan establishes a goal
that, by year’s end 2013,
at least 25 % of the recyclable material produced
by the Tribe will be recycled.
SHAWNEE, OK
74801
PHONE: (405) 214-
The AST recycling Program will initially focus
on the following waste
stream material; HighGrade shredded paper,
Assorted office paper,
Phone books, Magazines,
Cardboard, Newspaper,
and Aluminum cans. As
the program and market
develops, other recyclables will be sought.
(%)
Number
(%)
3,187
98.4
5,763
99.3
Pediatric (< 13 years)
38
1.2
41
0.7
Unknown
15
0.5
*
*
Total
3,240
100.0
5,804
100.0
Age (in years)
Number
Number
Number
Female
Male
Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)
Heterosexual Contact
Injection Drug Use (IDU)
MSM & IDU
Perinatal
Blood or Blood Products
Unknown/No Report Risk (NRR)
Total
(%)
Number
1,610
383
358
265
28
20
576
3,240
Number
(%)
0.7
2.1
28.7
39.6
19.6
6.7
2.6
*
(%)
3,815
1,145
32
389
324
99
Number
19.1
80.9
742
5,062
49.7
11.8
11.0
8.2
0.9
0.6
17.8
Number
3,251
547
669
678
22
116
521
100.0
5,804
(%)
(%)
41
119
1,668
2,298
1,138
390
150
*
59.0
24.8
0.8
5.6
7.1
2.6
618
2,622
Mode of Transmission
Number
1.2
4.3
36.8
32.6
16.7
6.6
1.4
0.5
1,912
805
26
183
229
85
Gender
There is a cost associated with recycling,
However, economic,
social, and environmental benefits exceed
these cost.
(%)
38
140
1,192
1,055
541
215
44
15
White
Black
Asian/Pacific Islander
American Indian/Alaska Native
Hispanic (All Races)
Multiple Race
4235
FAX: (405) 8784701
Number
Race/Ethnicity
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
Oklahoma AIDS
Adult/Adolescent
0 – 12
13 – 19
20 – 29
30 – 39
40 – 49
50 – 59
60 and over
Unknown
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROGRAMS.
2025 S. GORDON
COOPER DR.
Oklahoma HIV
Cases
Recycling Program
RECYCLING MATERIAL THAT
WE ACCEPT.
ALL WHITE PAPER,
ENVELOPES, COLORED PAPER, JUNK
MAIL, FAX PAPER,
Oklahoma HIV/ AIDS Summary Statistics:
Cumulative HIV/AIDS Cases in Oklahoma as of December 31, 2012**
65.7
19.7
0.6
6.7
5.6
1.7
(%)
12.8
87.2
(%)
56.0
9.4
11.5
11.7
0.4
2.0
9.0
100.0
* Due to confidentiality concerns, these cell sizes have been suppressed.
**The sum of the percentages may not equal 100.0% due to rounding.
Office of Environmental
Health & Engineering
• Tribal Housing Improvements Application
The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing sanitary,
safe, and decent housing for its members by utilizing the following
criteria to select the most “in need” tribal members with homes that are
in disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must
meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
THIP list all applicants by a priority list:
a.
Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly
b.
Income
c.
Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions
Condition of Home
d.
Other Programs available:
• Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program
Applications need to be completed and all necessary documents attached before the application will be processed.
Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com.
Submit completed application to:
Office of Environmental Health & Engineering
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex
Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13
If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at (405) 214-4235
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Alicia Edwards Miller
for earning your second Master’s Degree!
We love you,
For earning
your
second
Master’s
Degree
Scott,
Connor,
and
Brody
We Love you,
Congratulations
Rodney
Scott, Connor, and Brody
on all your accomplishments!
We are so proud of you.
2 Steam Awards, Student of the Year, Perfect Attendance, Superintendent’s Honor Roll,
Scholar of the Year, Accelerated Reader Award and many more.
Rodney attends Earlsboro Public Schools and is the son of Vikki Stryker
and Grandson of Gertrude (Trudy) Pickering.
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FYI: Contract Health Service News
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health
The AST Contract Health Services Team are here to assist you
... follow the CHS Guidelines!
Get a copy of the CHS Guidelines and update your information
Contract Health Services
for AST members
with Insurance
Contract Health Services
for AST members
without Insurance
Emergency
and
Urgent Care Services
CHS for a currently enrolled AST
member who resides in the defined
catchment area who has insurance such
as Medicare or Private Insurance:
CHS for a currently enrolled AST member
who resides in the defined catchment area
who does not have insurance:
CHS for a currently enrolled AST member
who resides in the defined catchment area
who needs emergent or urgent care:
1.
Complete CHS Patient Update form
and update all information every 6
months.
1.
1.
Call the On-Call nurse at
(405) 447-0300 option 9 for “triage”.
2.
Notify CHS at least 48 hours
prior to appointment date for a (COB)
Coordination of Benefits to be sent to
provider
2.
3.
Notify CHS on the next businesss day
or within 72 hours after the ER visit.
Notification does not assure
authorization of payment. However
if you do not notify CHS within 72
hours, your bills will not be paid.
3.
For AST members with no insurance
evidence must exist that the visit was
medically necessary. Medical priorities
have been established for determining
which referrals can be authorized for
payment.
4.
For AST members with insurance,
evidence must exist that a third party
resource has made determination such
services were “emergency care” or
“urgent care” (such evidence may
include payment from private insurance).
In the event that you receive a bill
from a provider, please provide a
copy to CHS. You may leave bills with
Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic
and Glendine Blanchard at the Little
Axe Health Center.
4.
You must apply for any alternate
resources for which you may be
eligible - Medicare,Medicaid,
SoonerCare, insurance, etc.
2.
Complete CHS Patient Update
form and update all information
every 6 months
Inform Provider/HealthFacility that
AST CHS is secondary payer/payer of
last resort.
3.
You must utilize the services provided
within the AST health clinics prior to
being referred out.
In the event that you receive a bill
from a provider, please provide a
copy to CHS. You may leave bills with
Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic
and Glendine Blanchard at the Little
Axe Health Center.
4.
Referrals for outside services must
be sent to CHS. Services must be
medically approved by an AST Health
provider.
5.
An appointment will be scheduled
and a COB will be sent to the outside
provider.
6.
In the event that you receive a bill
from a provider, please provide a
copy to CHS. You may leave bills with
Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic
and Glendine Blanchard at the Little
Axe Health Center.
5.
Flo Mann
Darla Gatzman
Contract Health
Direct Phone Line
405.701.7951
Debi Sloat
Glendine Blanchard
Sharon Ponkilla
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Jayne Werst
Horse Shoe Bend After School Program
JULY 2014
The Horse Shoe Bend summer program began June 16 and will run through July 31, 2014. Its hours are 8
a.m. till 12 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Free lunches and snacks are being provided by the state funded,
Feed the Children, program. Currently, we have 10 students in the Camp and we hope even though the program
has started more students will apply. This program encourages our youth to brush up on their studies during
the summer. We also take them on field trips. It is a seven week long program.
Some of our students participated in and attended the recent Jim Thorpe games hosted for the first time
here in Shawnee. This event had a large following. Many youth participated in it and many of their parents
were present. This was a safe and healthy event for our youth and one I enjoyed taking part in. We had two
basketball teams, one boy’s and one girl’s. These two teams participated in the under 12 category. We also had
three students in the track and field events!
If you have any questions about the Horse Shoe Bend after school and/or summer program please call
405-481-0397 or 405-275-1030, Ext. 187.
We hope to see you this summer.
Edwina Butler-W olfe
Governor
The Absentee Shawnee Family Music Program Spotlight Student ~ July 2014
Cody
Moldenhauer
Cody is an awesome young man with a load of God given talent, he is
seventeen and just a wonderful
person in the AST Family Music
Program, and he loves blues
guitar and gospel music, and
a little old time country. Cody
has been in classes just a short
time and is growing stronger
each class. I’m very proud to be
a part of his music advances. I
know he will be one of our finest
musicians in the near future.
Thanks Cody for all your talent and commitment.
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FREE
music lessons
Monday through Friday
9:00 until 5:00
Call 405-370-5576
Phil Bradley, Music
Instructor
NATIVE AMERICAN VETERAN WARRIORS
Come Join Us!
See if you qualify for VA Benefits ~ Explore your current VA Benefits!
Native American Veterans Enrollment Event
Health Awareness Fair For All Generations
Friday, August 1st, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Little Axe Health Center, Norman, OK
VHA Health & VBA Benefits Specialists will be available to assist
with the following U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs programs:
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Women’s Program
Veterans Justice Outreach Program
Veterans Benefits
Vocational Benefits
Social Security
OEF/OIF
Vet Center
Contact: Connie Bottaro, Patient Benefit Advocate/ Liza Wilson, Patient Benefit Advocate
Little Axe Health Center ~ 15951 Little Axe Drive, Norman, OK, 73026
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System ~ 405.447.0300
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Sunday
Monday
1
6
7
8
13
14
20
21
27
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Smoked Sausage
Mac N Chez
Veggies
Pudding
Tamales
Spanish Rice
Tossed Salad*
Pineapples
Hamburger
Lett, Tom, Onion
Pot. Salad
Peaches
Tuesday
Chicken Salad
Sandwich
Lett, Tom
Chips/ Pears
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Weiners & Kraut
Broccoli
Bread
Mixed Fruit
Soft Taco
Lett, Tom, Onion
Refried Beans
Cinnamon Roll
Goulash
Squash
Bread
Crisp
Beef Stroganoff
Brussel Sprouts
Cookie
Salmon Patty
Pea & Carrots
Coleslaw
Jell-‐O
JULY 2014
Wednesday
2
9
Spaghetti
w/ meat sauce
Veggies
Bread stick
Salad Bar*
Chef Salad
w/ Turkey
Eggs, Chez
Peaches/Crackers
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BBQ Sandwich
Pickles N Onions
Chips
Yogurt
Thursday
3
Cereal
Sausage Links
Cinnamon Biscuit
Orange
10
Eggroll
Chicken w veggies
Banana w glaze
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24
30
Bean & Beef Burrito
Spanish Rice
Chips & Salsa
Mixed Fruit
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Chicken Strips
Mashed Pot & Gravy
Greenbeans
Mandarin Oranges
NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!!
CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-‐275-‐4030 EXT 169
OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER
Ham
Au gratin Potato
Black eye peas
Bread
Pinto Beans
Steakfries
Cake
Baked Chicken
Wild Rice
Veggies
Applesauce
Friday
Saturday
4
Independence Day
AST Complex Closed
5
11
Biscuit
Sausage Gravy
Scrambled Eggs
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12
19
Waffles
Bacon
Biscuit
Sausage Gravy
Scrambled Eggs
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LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-‐THURSDAY 1 1AM TO 1PM
BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS
9AM TO 1 1AM
Absentee
Shawnee
TribeTribe
of Oklahoma
Absentee
Shawnee
of Oklahoma
Building
Blocks
C.D.C.
Building
Blocks
C.D.C.
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
2025 S.Shawnee,
Gordon Cooper
Dr.
Ok. 74801
(405)878-‐0633
FAX:
(405)878-‐0156
Shawnee, Ok.
74801
April
2014 News…
July 2014
News
Our ‘Donuts with Dad’ Our
event
was a huge success!! All of the children enjoyed eating breakfast with their dads. Thank you to all the
Easter egg hunt and Easter parties were a huge success!! The children, parents and staff
fathers who were ablehad
to so
participate.
WeWe
hope
ALL ofwelcome
you had parent
a wonderful
Father’s and
Daywant
with your
families!!
much fun!!
always
participating
to thank
all of the parents
who contributed items for our parties and those who also attended our Easter events.
With the help of Rosie
Tallbear at the Little Axe Health Center, we have tentatively set our car seat safety event for July 16th at
We had our bi-annual cleaning day on Saturday, April 26th. The purpose of this is to replace
Building Blocks from broken
7:30 a.m.toys,
– 9:00
a.m. AND
p.m. –centers
5:30 p.m.
In order
receive a new
car seat,
the current
rearrange
the4:30
learning
within
eachto
classroom,
disinfect
all areas
of the car seat must
center, etc. We also have a company come in an clean all of our carpets.
be expired or recalled.
Car seats are free to those with a CDIB card (parent or child). All others will pay $10 for a new car seat. This event is for Building
One thing we strive for at Building Blocks to always put the safety of children first and foremost.
Blocks families and employees
with children only. Our summer activities for the children are well underway! We have opened up our
We’ve had to address issues regarding car seat safety with some parents. We certainly do not
splash pad and the kiddos
have
blast playing
in the water!!
We have
beensafety
takingwhile
lots transporting
of field trips. them.
The 4-year-olds and older
believe
thata parents
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children have gone to However,
the Tiger Safari,
Oklahoma
Zoo,
bowling,
City Red Hawks
There
are many more
to do more. That is why we are in the process of coordinating with Rosie Tallbear in the Injury
exciting adventures planned!!
Prevention Department at the Little Axe Health Center to host a car seat safety day for the
Dates to Remember: families that we serve, as well as tribal members. We will announce the details as soon as we
finalize everything.
Friday, July 4th: Closed
for Independence Day. Have a safe and fun holiday!
Wednesday, July 16th:Dates
Car seat
safety event at Building Blocks.
to remember:
May 9 : “Muffins for Mothers” @ 8:00 a.m. We invite the mothers of our children to join us for
Thank you,
breakfast in celebration of Mother’s Day!!
Billie Thompson
May 26 : Closed to observe Memorial Day
Director
Thank you,
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th
***NOTICE***
These individuals on the list have been determined as "Whereabouts Unknown" (WAU) and need to update their personal information.
If you know of anyone on the list, please have the individual contact an Office of the Special Trustee representative at the Trust Beneficiary
Call Center at 1-888-678-6836 to obtain their IIM Account number and update their address. Then ask the individual to call the Garden City
Group at 1-800-961-6109 to update all their information and ask to be removed from the WAU list using their IIM Account number.
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submit an ad or
article:
Give us a call at
(405) 598-1279 or
(405) 481-0558
or send us an e-mail to
stiger@astribe.com
All articles for the
next month’s issue are
due by the 20th of the
current month
Unfortunately, we can only accept
one picture per birthday person,
not per birthday wish.
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AllNations Bank
2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
www.anbok.com
AST PHARMACY NEWS
From Your Friends at AllNations Bank:
You’ve just won a $100 gift card!
In this new bamboozle, burglars claiming to be from
a local store call to tell you that you’ve just won the
prize plastic and you must come in right now to claim
your prize. The purpose is to get you out of the house
so that robbers can carry out an old-fashioned breakin while you are gone. This simple trick works because
it catches you by surprise. Always be suspicious
when someone promises you something for nothing.
The Better Business Bureau advises “winners” to
ask questions: What contest did I win? How was I
chosen? Call the store to independently confirm the
details using a number that you looked up yourself.
After you determine that it is a scam, notify the
police. Take extra precautions to lock up your house,
set the alarms and protect your valuables when you
do leave, since burglars have clearly targeted your
home. Always be aware of your surroundings and
take note of anything that looks suspicious.
Hours of Operation:
Little Axe: 8am-‐5pm (& 7:30a-‐5:30p Drive-‐Thru) Monday -‐ Friday
• Phone -‐ (405) 292-‐9530
Shawnee: 7am-‐5pm Monday-‐Friday
• Phone – (405) 878-‐5859
We are open through the lunch hour!!
**BOTH PHARMACY DEPARTMENTS ARE CLOSED WITH
THE CLINICS THE FIRST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON OF
EVERY MONTH TO COMPLETE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES**
-‐Thank you,
Pharmacy Staff
Are you at risk for diabetes, have diabetes or
know someone who does? Type 2 diabetes is
the most common type of diabetes and affects
millions of Native Americans. Many people are
unaware that they have diabetes or pre-diabetes.
Native Americans are twice as likely to develop
Type 2 diabetes than others. Some common signs and symptoms include:
• Frequent infections
• Blurred vision
• Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
• Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
• Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections
Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms.
Personal Banking:
AllNations Bank
Ø Upcoming Pharmacy Department closures are as follows:
ü October 1, 2013 for inventory
ü November 11, 2013 to observe Veteran’s Day
Ø Deliveries of controlled medications are not allowed.
Ø Both Shawnee and Little Axe pharmacy locations fill prescriptions for members
of all tribes, but outside prescription orders are restricted to Absentee Shawnee
Tribal citizens with established charts.
Ø If you would like to receive a text message to your cell phone when your
medications are ready for pick-‐up, please alert the pharmacy staff and provide
us with a current cell phone number.
Ø When requesting refills, please provide 24 hours’ notice until pick-‐up. We will
need your refill number, located above your name on the prescription label, or
the names of your medication in order to fill.
Ø Present insurance cards each time you pick up or drop off a prescription.
Ø Keep us informed of changes in address, phone number, and other contact
information (changes at registration do not flow to pharmacy).
If you have any questions at any time, feel free to call either Pharmacy or stop by
and speak with one of our Pharmacy staff. We are happy to assist you with your
pharmaceutical needs!
offers a wide range of products and services to meet today’s
consumer demand including
our AllNations Bank Free Checking Account; Savings Account; Certificate of Deposit Accounts; Individual
Some ways to prevent and manage diabetes is through healthy lifestyle
behaviors. One question that many people with diabetes or pre-diabetes often
ask is “What can I eat?”. The American Diabetes Association states that you
do not have to be deprived or restricted. The key factors are learning what
are the “superfoods”, how much of it you can have and how often. Getting
into the habit of eating a healthy diet helps you manage diabetes and prevent
complications caused by diabetes.
Retirement Accounts; Money Market; Now Accounts & Consumer Loans including Auto, Boat and more.
AllNations Offers Free ATM/Debit Card with each personal account that can be used at our Shawnee OK
Drive Up ATM. In addition, we offer a wide selection of Safe Deposit Boxes for rent at competitive prices.
Contact Us for Details As Follows:
Calumet Office - Gene Davis or Dixie Smith 405-893-2240;
114 E Main, Calumet, OK
Shawnee Office - Gene Davis or Eugene Stidham 405-273-0202;
2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK
The following foods are listed on the American Diabetes Association web site
as” superfoods”. Try to incorporate as many of these foods into your daily
meal plan to enhance the nutrient content of your meals.
Business Banking:
In addition to our Commercial Checking account, AllNations Bank offers a wide range of products and
services to meet today’s business needs including all types of Commercial and Small Business Loans;
The foods listed have a low glycemic index (causes slower rise in blood
glucose after eating) and provide key nutrients that are lacking in the typical
western diet such as:
• calcium
• magnesium
• potassium
• vitamins A, C, and E.
• fiber
Beans,dark green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit, sweet potatoes, berries,
tomatoes, fish high in Omega-3 fatty acids, whole grains, nuts, fat-free milk
and yogurt. To learn more about eating these superfoods and recipes visit
diabetes.org and sign up for Wellness and Healthy Eating classes at the Little
Axe Clinic. Call Sidna McKane to sign up at 405 701-7977.
Source: American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org
Merchant Services; Night Depository Drop & More.
Contact Us for Details As Follows:
Calumet Office - Gene Davis or Dixie Smith 405-893-2240;
114 E Main, Calumet, OK
Shawnee Office - Gene Davis or Eugene Stidham 405-273-0202;
2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK
Banking Hours:
2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801
Lobby Hours 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
Drive In Hours 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday - Friday
Saturday: 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon
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FOSTER CARE
We were able to set up a foster care awareness booth in building 1 this past month. Three lucky winners won our drawing goodies. We had a great turn out
Native American youth are facing a crisis. These children are being removed from their homes and placed into the child welfare
at rates much higher than any other population. Native American children are often placed in homes outside of their
and appreciate each and every one of you that took the time to stop by and getsystem
information
about fostering a child. We are in need of loving; committed foster
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The sad reality is that there are not enough culturally appropriate homes for these children, resulting in the placement of Native American children in
homes that do not share their cultural heritage or traditions. We want to place “our tribal” children in our own homes, to do this we need tribal members
to open their homes and their hearts. Are you willing to open your heart? Are you willing to open your home? If so, please contact Julie Wilson ICW/
FC/CPS 878-4702 (ext. 133).
Preservation of American Indian culture starts with protection of our most precious resources -- American Indian children and families. Only when our
children and families are healthy and happy can there be harmony in our world.
Problems Facing American Indian Children and Families
Today, 5.2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) live in the United States
•American Indian children have the third highest rate of victimization
•American Indian/Alaska Natives have the highest rate of poverty of any other racial group in the nation
•In 2006, suicide was the leading cause of death for AI/AN males ages 10-14.
•A 2006 study found that, compared to other groups, AI/AN youth have more serious problems with mental health disorders.
•Alcohol-use disorders were more likely among American Indian youths than other racial groups.
•The AI/AN youth population is more affected by gang involvement than any other racial population.
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?
Children often get lost in a system that is supposed to protect them when their parents can’t take care of them. They need someone who can provide a home that is safe.
They need their emotional needs met by an adult who can act as if they are their parent. These children need love, shelter, safety, and a place that they can belong, they need
a home. They need to know that they are not alone. If you are able to provide these things to one of our tribal children please contact: 405-878-4702 (ext. 133) Julie Wilson
ICW/FC.
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RETURN SERVICE
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Cover art is a selection of Earnest Spybuck painting,
“Procession Before War Dance” ca. 1910
Of Indians of Oklahoma
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Gov.
Lt. Gov.
Secretary
Treas.
Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe ... 188 HUMAN RESOURCES
Cora Masquas ................................ 187 John Carrington ................................... 131
Lesa Shaw ....................................... 181 Elizabeth Clark .................................... 170
Rachael Lankford ................................. 111
Lt.Governor Isaac Gibson............. 132 Sue Ann Roberts ................................... 239
Andy Warrior ................................ 189 Direct Number ............................. 275-1468
Mary Billy....................................... 146
Scott Miller (Self Gov. Spec.) ............. 205
Retha Wilson-Pearman ................. 112 FINANCE
Belinda Collins(Controller) ...................... 162
Genevieve Foster(Asst. Cont.) .................. 161
Secretary Vera M. Dawsey............ 104 Amy Hilderbrand (Pay. Spec.)................. 159
Jerry Ann Knox ............................. 186 Jessica Gonzales .................................... 115
Steve Johnson ................................. 154 Courtney Green .................................... 129
Colleen Butler(Receptionist)…………..101 Jenny Ware (Acct. Pay.) ........................... 143
Treasurer Kathy Deere ................. 118 Holly Davis (Acct. Pay. Spec.) .................... 144
Eddie Brokeshoulder(Fin.Consl) ...... 148 Dee Wood (Staff Acct. II) .......................... 110
Arlene Herrera .............................. 119 David Deer ............................................. 151
Twyla Blanchard (Staff Acct. II) ............. 175
Representative Jeff Gibson ........... 202 Jennifer Hernandez(Budget Analyst) ....... 213
Francesca Pleets ............................. 237 Glenna Jones (Grants) .......................... 145
Country Kitchen Restaurant ...... 366-7220
Media(Sherman Tiger) ..................... 598-1279
MIS........................................ Helpdesk 400 OEH/OEP ..................................... 214-4235
Rico Coon .............................................. 208 (Kenny Jones, Dennis Burks )
Michael Berry ....................................... 183 Police Dept.................. 275-3200 / 275-3432
Josh Gibson ........................................... 209 Thunderbird Casino NRM ......... 360-9270
Nishant Shrestha ................................... 207 Shawnee Casino ........................... 273-2679
Tribal Store (Little Axe) ................. 364-0668
POLICE DEPT............... 275-3200 / 275-3432 Harrah Smokeshop.................454-0055
Brad Jackson (Chief) .............................. 182
LITTLE AXE CLINIC
Diane Ponkilla ....................................... 140
Clinic - Medical ............................ 447-0300
Trent Norton ......................................... 155
After hours ................................... 447-0498
Anthony Johnson .................................. 141
Clinic - Dental .............................. 307-9704
Jason Brinker ........................................ 138
Diabetes ........................................ 360-0698
Scott Wilson........................................... 174
Pharmacy...................................... 292-9530
David Spector ........................................ 138
Resource Center........................... 364-7298
Shawn Crowley ..................................... 147 (Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman)
SHAWNEE CLINIC
PROCUREMENT
Asaycia Clayton .................................... 178 Clinic (Bldg. 17)............................... 878-5850
Mary Ponkilla ....................................... 123 Pharmacy...................................... 878-5859
Toll free .............................. 1-866-742-4977
REALTY
Rachel Howell (Director)...................... 125
Johnnie Hagan (Probate) ..................... 126 PAGING ZONES
Cecil Wilson........................................... 127 ALL PAGE ...............................................70
Finance page.............................................71
EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR EMPLOYEES IS THE FIRST INITIAL OF THEIR FIRST NAME FOLLOWED BY THE LAST NAME AND @ASTRIBE.COM.
FOR EXAMPLE, AN EMPLOYEE NAMED JOHN DOE CAN BE REACHED AT JDOE@ASTRIBE.COM.
CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM
UPDATED: OCTOBER 7, 2013
Edwina Butler-Wolfe ............................ 188
HORSE SHOE BEND
(After School Program Director)
ENROLLMENT
Larry Buckley ....................................... 107
Jonas Jacobs .......................................... 103
ELECTION COMMISSION
Emily Longman ..................................... 150
EDUCATION
Margaret Ellis Admin Asst./Rec. ......... 193
Tresha Spoon ......................................... 121
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES
Kimberly Stephens ................................ 156
Jackie Denny ......................................... 206
Linda Gouge (Sexual Assault Adv)...... 235
Melissa Lopez ........................................ 195
Sujata Sturm ......................................... 168
(Sena Yesslith, Ronelle Bouchard, Julie Wilson)
Housing ......................................... 273-1050
Human Resources ........................ 275-1468
Indian Child Welfare................... 878-4702
(Billie Thompson, Briana Ponkilla)
OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE
All Nations Bank .......................... 273-0202
ASEDA ......................................... 878-6782
AST Campus ................................ 275-4030
Toll Free ............................. 1-800-256-3341
Brendle Corner ............................ 447-3372
Building Blocks ........................... 878-0633
OTHER EXTENSIONS
Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. .................................109
Bldg. 1 Break Rm ..................................185
Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .........................211
Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. ............................191
Finance Conference Rm ........................171
TITLE VI
Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ..........169
Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun ........................180
Donna Butler ..........................................149
Robert Schoolfield .................................149
Ted Watson ............................................149
TERO
Bridgette Wilson ....................................163
TAX COMMISSION / TAG
Les Cusher..............................................136
Alicia Engler...........................................179
Tara Battise ...........................................137
SOCIAL SERVICES
Annie Wilson (Director) ...........................167
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS (405) 275-4030
LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER
ASEDA
Eddie Brokeshoulder ............................ 148 Bucky LittleCharley .................... 585-8310
Duke Blanchard ........................... 585-3669
ATTORNEY
Ray Campbell ........................................ 134 MAINTENANCE
Cecil Walker .......................................... 196
COURT
Reta Harjo ............................................. 128
Kathy Brock (Court Clerk) .................. 120 Stephen Fife ........................................... 176
Vanessa Ryder ....................................... 139 Donna Simon, Sherri Yetter, Isaac
Luis Almanza......................................... 238 Bettelyoun, John Mann, Kevin Kaseca
Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance
CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP
Joseph Blanchard(Director) .................... 203 Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek ..................... 211
Esther Lowden (Gift Shop Manager) .. 122 MUSIC
Carol Butler ........................................... 177 Phil Bradley ........................................... 117
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