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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

GEORGE BLANCHARD

GOVERNOR

ISAAC GIBSON

LT. GOVERNOR

TERI REED

SECRETARY

KATHY DEERE

TREASURER

JEFFREY GIBSON

REPRESENTATIVE

GOVERNOR’S

No report was made this month due to the

General Council.

LT. GOVERNOR’S

October 2011

This office and staff attended the Self Governance Tribal Strategic Planning Session

in Carlton, MN September 7th and 8th. The

Self Governance Tribe’s meet annually to

come up with a plan, on how they want to

approach the new congressional delegates

for the upcoming year. There were only

a few Tribes in attendance, however the

agenda had interesting topics and the panelists were knowledgeable on the issues.

Fee to Trust is still a very important topic;

the Tribe’s were urged to stay informed on

the “Carcieri Fix”. This is a case where the

Narragansett Tribe filed suit against Governor Carcieri of Rhode Island and Ken

Salazar the Secretary for the Department

of the Interior for disallowing fee to trust

applications. The panelists were adamant

that Tribe’s keep up with this case as the

outcome could be detrimental to the sovereignty of all Tribe’s.

There was also a push to move IHS under HHS instead of the Department of the

Interior (DOI). The reasoning behind this

was funding; HHS receives a larger annual

increase than DOI; however the restrictions and oversight on the HHS funding is

so overwhelming that the majority of the

Tribe’s preferred to remain under the Department of the Interior. A position paper

and the strategic plan will be compiled as a

result of this meeting.

The Tribe selected Silver Star Construction

as the contractor for the Harrah/Newalla

(Brendle Corner) Project. Official notice

to the engineer will go out this week. Construction should start within the next 30 to

90 days. The Tribe is waiting on the engineers estimate for Kings Road so we can

move forward on that project. Both of these

projects are fairly small. We have larger

projects on the priority list; these projects

will probably start after the first of the year.

I think I’ve mentioned before that the Tribe

is going to enter into a contract with Cleveland County to resurface Franklin Road. I

hope that project is started before the year

end. If you have suggestions, or would like

to identify a route for repairs please contact one of the elected officials and let them

know. The route has to be on the Tribe’s

inventory and must be for public use.

General Council will have come and gone

by the time the next news letter is out; I

hope to see all of you at the meeting. In

this economy it is hard for all businesses,

governments and families. Even with all of

the hurdles that are placed in front of us we

are making progress. We can talk about all

of this at the General Council meeting.

Respectfully,

/s/

Isaac Gibson, Jr.

Lt. Governor

The first month of operations at the new

Thunderbird Casino – Shawnee was a

great success. We have received a lot of

complements from Tribal members and

customers. With the new facility up and running, the TEC Board and casino management are looking forward to making some

facility improvements at Thunderbird Casino – Norman. We will keep you updated

on the continued progress and the future of

the Tribe’s gaming operations.

There are more meetings in this position

than just about any job I’ve ever had. Executive Committee Meetings, investment

meetings, numerous board and committee

meetings, department head meetings, and

on, and on, and on. They are important and

I’m learning a lot through attendance at

these meetings, but it’s hard for me to stay

still and seated for such a long period of

time. Many of the committee’s will be seeking new members to join them in the coming months. If you are at least 18 years of

age, have the time and interest in becoming

a committee member, please complete the

Notice of Interest Form printed in this newsletter. The application can be forwarded to

me along with a resume, and I will submit it

the appropriate committee when they have

an opening that needs to be filled.

The phone system improvement team is

Our next project is to improve the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe website (www.astribe.com).

We’ve formed a project team, consisting

of some experienced and talented MIS

folks and others, to work on improving

the website. We’ve had our initial meeting and know that we want a pretty major overhaul in the design and content

of the website. We’ve solicited feedback

from employees and tribal members

to get us started in the right direction.

We’re analyzing websites of other

tribes, large businesses, and corporations to determine the design elements

and menu options that we want to incorporate into our new website. The goal is

have a very professional appearance, with

updated and pertinent information that is

easy to understand, and is easy to navigate

through. We plan to complete this project

by the end of the year. You can email us at

website@astribe.com if you have suggestions for the project team.

I’m in the initial planning stages for a new

project with Representative Gibson and

the education department for naming an

Absentee Shawnee High School Athlete

of The Year Award for both a male and

female high school athlete, and an annual

Absentee Shawnee High School Academic

Student of the Year Award for both a male

and female high school student. Our plan

is to appoint a committee of high school

faculty members and/or interested community leaders to review the applicants and

help us determine who should receive this

award. This will be an excellent way to recognize students who go above and beyond

in athletics and academics. We would like

to have this program ready for implementation by the beginning of the new year and

accepting applications by February 2012.

I’m looking forward to working with Representative Gibson on this joint project. He

Our total enrollment is now 3,424 as of the

end of August. This month, I’m providing a

chart on the breakdown of tribal members

by blood quantum. Each bar indicates the

number of tribal members enrolled with the

specified blood quantum amount noted below the bar.

If you plan to enroll a minor applicant,

please include a photo with your enrollment

application so we will have a picture on file.

Pictures can be emailed to: Larry Buckley

at larryb@astribe.com or Darrell Larney at

dlarney@astribe.com.

Teri Reed – Secretary

teri@astribe.com

405-275-4030 Ext 104

An original Birth Certificate or

a Certified State copy needs

to be submitted along with the

Enrollment Application. The application cannot be completed

without one of the above.

October 2011

Greetings Fellow Tribal Members,

This past month I had an opportunity to tour

our new health care facility along with members of the health board. The grand opening is scheduled for April 2012 and they are

working diligently to make this deadline.

The building itself is very impressive and

there will be ample space to provide most

of the services that are needed by tribal

members. They are using a lot of natural

materials in the décor and construction,

and I think you will be very proud of the finished product. This will be a great addition

for our tribe and the community.

is doing a great job in promoting our youth

and education programs, and the inclusion

of these new awards will be an excellent

addition to his programs.

SECRETARY’S

beginning to wrap up on the phone system

enhancements. More than 50% of the telephone calls coming into the complex are

being routed directly to the called department, and it seems to be working well. We

will continue to evaluate the new enhancements to make sure they are working effectively.

TREASURER’S

Greetings Tribal Members,

Cooler weather is here!! Time to get our

jackets, football, tailgate functions, and get

your costume together for October festivities.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for ASEDA new business, Absentee Shawnee Counseling Services, OKC,

OK, Monday, October 3, 2011, time TBA.

Congratulations are in order for Governor

Blanchard and Mary Birdtail as they were

selected for AARP Indian Elder Honorees

for 2011 awards. So when you see them tell

them congratulations. Special recognition

reception planned for Tuesday, Oct 4, 2011,

6:30 pm, Cowboy Hall of Fame/National

Western Cowboy & Heritage Museum.

General Council will be Saturday, October

15th, 10am, along with Tribal Health Fair

at 8am, various activities are planned such

as healthy breakfast, health screenings,

3K Walk & 1 Mile fun Walk, T-shirts, door

prizes. Office of Treasurer, ALLNATIONS

Bank, and ASEDA will be having a table

with gifts and information to handout. So

please stop by and pick up the latest information. Also, the AST Elders will be providing lunch that day and you know how seasoned and experienced cooks they are!!!

Spread the word to AST members to come

and enjoy the activities. Halloween carnival

is planned by the Employee Committee of

the AST on Friday, October 28, 2011, 7 to

9pm, at the AST Resource Center.

October 2011

We continue to be busy with day to day

functions here in the Office of Treasurer:

• Monthly Program Directors/Managers

meeting here at Tribal Complex.

• Second time, the Executive Committee cooked and served Breakfast for the

Elders and employees at both Title VI and

Resource Ctr. two (2) Fridays on the following dates, August, 26th and September

2nd. Hope you got to eat with us and enjoyed the breakfast.

• Governor Blanchard, Sharrod Tabbytite

(ASEDA), and I met with the Comanche

Nation Transit and Transportation departments in Lawton, OK, to see how their

operations work. To pursue developing a

Department of Justice planning grant that

provides transit and transportation services

for our tribal members and others in surrounding areas, and we hope to accomplish

this in the near future.

• ASEDA Board Monthly meetings and

ASEDA Fleet Special meeting as Ad Hoc

non-voting member.

• Executive Committee had a regular

scheduled meeting and a special called

meeting. See Resolutions Page.

• Congratulations to Executive Committee’s Employee of Month September Winner, Rachel Howell, Director of Realty Department.

• Monthly Redstone Investment meeting.

Investments are continually growing considering the economy.

• Attended Greater Shawnee Chamber of

Commerce program, “A Tasty Affair”, held

at the Expo Conference Ctr, to meet with

various businesses, programs, chamber

and community members.

• Monthly Absentee Shawnee Health Authority, Li-Si-Wi-Nwi Health, Inc. Boards,

and the Owners progress Meeting. Also,

took a tour of the construction site of our

new health facility.

• Monthly Elders meeting at the AST Resource Center.

• Governor Blanchard and I met with a

group, called the Vinyard Indian Settlement, Karber Ridge, Herod, Illinois, website: http://vinyardindiansettlement.org

They hosted a Reconnection Day Camp to

remember and educate on the Shawnee

traditions. Right now they are a non-profit

organization with 501(c)3 tax status. Their

plans are to get federally recognized.

• Evidence Based Sexual Assault Investigations Training, Thunderbird Casino, Norman, OK.

• Attended the Native American Finance

Officers Association in Uncasville, Connecticut, topics discussed Capital and

Credit; Economic Strategies; Tribal Assets;

and Economic Challenges. Received updates concerning taxation, economic development, auditing requirements, health-

care reform, investments, regulating on-line

gaming, and opportunity to hear other tribal

nations.

Sincere appreciation goes to the ladies of

the Finance Department and the Controller, Belinda Collins, as they daily continue

the never ending processes for the financial side of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

Without their tireless dedication and commitment we could not keep the financial

transactions processes flowing!

Also, would like to extend my appreciation

to the Financial Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder, who continues to assist me with

numerous projects, attend meetings where

I cannot attend, and consulting decisions in

the office of Treasurer!

We appreciate all your phone calls, emails,

and visits. May God continue to bless you

and yours! See below articles from AllNations Bank; ASEDA (ASEDA FLEET), Financial Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder;

and Finance Department.

Respectively,

Kathy Deere, Treasurer

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

OCTOBER 2011

The Finance office continues our efforts in

keeping the day to day activities flowing

efficiently and effectively through communication between the Finance office and

Programs. In working together, we have

found the most time effective and cost effective processes for transacting business.

The Indirect Cost Proposal for 2012 has

begun. Our rate is up from 17.74% for

2010 to 21.98% for 2011 and we look for a

small increase; if any for 2012 rate.

We began the budget process for 2012.

Revenues for 2012 are estimated from the

first ¾ of the year. (Calculate revenues

through September 30, 2011 divide this

number by 3 then times it by 4 to get an

The Tribe currently has compact funds

of BIA and I H S, 51 Grants, and the new

Clinic business.

The 2010 Audit was completed and

submitted on June 28, 2011 to the Department of Interior and to the Federal Audit

Clearinghouse as required. It included

the MD&A (Management Discussion and

Analysis). The MD&A report is an informative report within the 2010 Audit; which is

a brief review and explanation of the Audit.

The Audit is an “unqualified” audit; which

when compared to an educational grading

scale is A.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Finance

Department has very hard working group

of people and it is an honor to work with

This department, as always, 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 group effort toward

accomplishing our goal. Now that we are

caught up, we are dedicated to continue

our efforts in this direction.

If you have any questions or needs, please

call 405-275-4030 ext 162 and I will be

glad to assist you in any way I can.

Respectfully, Belinda Collins, Controller

FINANCIAL CONSULTANT

Hello Tribal Members,

As financial consultant for office of Treasurer, I assist in management support, analyzing and evaluating Tribe’s fiscal performance. The process involves performing

an analysis of budgets, financial reports

and evaluating supporting documents of

business ventures.

Please visit Office of Treasurer booth at

General Council, we will provide important

financial information in form of hand-outs.

Our office looks forward to meeting and

discussing with you financial status of the

Tribe.

The following activities I have been involved and participated:

Absentee Shawnee Economic Development Authority, Inc. (ASEDA): Attended

and participated in monthly board meeting

discussing current business operations and

future business strategies.

Redstone Investments: Attended monthly financial investment meeting, topics included investment strategies for the Tribe.

Greater Shawnee Chamber of Commerce: Attended Greater Shawnee Chamber program, “A Tasty Affair”, held Heart of

Oklahoma Exposition Conference Center,

various businesses, programs and community members. The event allowed Treasurer, Controller and I, to visit companies

and chamber members.

Native Language Preservation and Maintenance Program: Submitted under the

Administration for Native Americans (ANA)

funding opportunity grant was not funded.

Eastern Shawnee Tribe and Absentee

Shawnee Tribe collaborated in a joint venture to secure this grant. Both tribes have

another opportunity to apply for 2012 funding.

A.A.R.P.: Attended local AARP meeting in

Shawnee, and met with Dr. John Edwards,

AARP Executive Council member. The purpose of the meeting was to develop partnerships with local community for the betterment of all citizens. AARP is a non-profit,

non-partisan organization with membership

for citizens age 50 and over.

In closing, should you have any questions,

please contact me at 405.275.4030 ext 148.

Respectfully,

Eddie Brokeshoulder

Financial Consultant

General Fund: Reviewed and analyzed

Treasurer’s monthly general fund encumbrance report.

Indirect Cost: Reviewed and analyzed

Treasurer’s monthly Indirect Cost encumbrances report.

October 2011

The finance department continues to complete accounting by the seventh day of the

month and have been since August 2010;

so that financial reports can be created

for the Health Authority and Li Si Wi Nwi,

Health Inc. boards for health programs

both Shawnee and Little Axe. The Finance

staff will begin August reconciliations for

financial reporting on the first of September. It is imperative the accounting / bookkeeping continue to stay ahead of all of the

accounting so that audits go smoothly so

that Indirect Cost rates will stay up to date

as well. Indirect cost proposals cannot be

submitted without completed audits as the

audits are used to calculate the proposal.

We continue to explore avenues that will

make accounting for the tribe’s finances a

smooth process including billing package

for health programs. There are many processes in place in your Tribe’s accounting

department that ensure we keep accurate

records of transactions. The Tribe’s accounting processes must be in compliance

with GAAP; (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and GASB (Governmental

Accounting Standards Board).

them, the Treasurer’s office and at the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

annual estimate based on actual revenues

for three-quarters of the year). The estimate for expenses will be calculated the

same. Then the budgets will be balanced

to ensure the estimated expenses do not

exceed the estimated revenues.

ALLNATIONS BANK

Good day to our friends from all of us, at

your bank, AllNations Bank:

With the economy still sputtering, you and

your spouse may have found your money

frustrations with each other worsening. In

a recent American Express poll, 61% of

couples said discussions of household finances were turning to arguments. A year

ago it was 45%.

Unfortunately, “money conflicts tend to be

more negative than other kinds of fights,”

says Lauren Pap, a professor at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, who’s done

research on the topic. And recent studies

show a correlation between money disputes and marital discontent.

October 2011

In an analysis of 4,500 couples, Jeffrey Dew

of Utah State University found that those

who disagreed about money once a week

were twice as likely to divorce as those who

differed less than once a month. Also a red

flag, says Barbara Nusbaum, a New York

psychologist specializing in money: You

have the same fight again and again. You

have reason for concern if the negativity

spreads and the battles cause you to withdraw from each other. Often money fights

are about more than just money, notes

Nusbaum. They are about differences in

what money means to you. It is about understanding what the money represents to

each individual which could be status and/

or security.

Each person in a relationship needs to

have an understanding of how the other

feels about money as well as other things

in their every day life. Working together you

can come to an understanding of what the

problem is and what can be done to correct

the problem. There are many things that

can be done to alleviate the tension over

money concerns. Set down and figure out

what bills have to be paid each month and

when they need to be paid so they will not

be late and incur late fees and high interest

rates. Working with what bills need to be

paid and how much money comes in each

month work out a budget.

Don’t go grocery shopping without a list.

You will wind up buying things you did not

intend to buy and half of it will be wasted.

Make a plan and stick to the plan. Eat more

meals at home. Eating out is expensive.

Reserve that indulgence only for very special occasions. Check for coupons that can

be used at the grocery store or restaurant

you are planning to go to. Check the web

sites for the business establishment you

are going to and they usually have discounts or coupons listed that you can print

out. Other sites to check are www.coolsavings.com;

www.refundsweepers.

com; or www.smartsource.com.

As we had discussed a few months ago

your credit history is a very key element

in getting lower interest rates and better

terms. Fulfilling your financial obligations in

a timely manner will build up your credit rating and enable you to do what you want to

do when you want to do it.

ASEDA FLEET

This has been a very interesting and exciting summer for the ASEDA Inc. program.

The ASEDAFLEET vehicle leasing and

sales company is steadily moving forward

and the small kinks that plague all startup

companies are being taken care of by our

hard working team. We are very close to an

agreement with some lending institutions

that will enable us to better serve individual

Tribal members, and we hope to complete

this very soon.

ASEDA Inc. has acquired and incorporated a drug counseling service that will

be called Absentee Shawnee Counseling

Service (ASCS). This project should start

generating revenue in October. We are

shooting for an October 1, 2011 opening.

ASEDA Inc. has formed and incorporated

a holding company called GOV CON Services which is a parent company that will

be the parent company for several satellite companies that will allow us to bid on

Federal contracts (8-A contracts). This is

newly formed, but already has some companies interested in joining, and hopefully

will generate some much needed jobs for

Tribal members, and also generate some

additional revenues.

We hope to have some positive news for

everyone at the General Council meeting

on Oct. 15, 2011

Dan Little Axe, President of the

Board of Directors, ASEDA Inc.

REPRESENTATIVE’S

Tribal Members our staff with the division

of Human Services, Education and Career

Services will be getting ready for general

council in October. We have been working

diligently for our programs to better assist

our tribal people and always collectively

striving toward a more efficient service. I

wish everyone a happy healthy September!

Ne Ya Wa!

Representative Gibson

TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT

RIGHTS OFFICE

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Employment

Rights Office (AS-TERO) is accepting

applications for positions pertaining to:

• Machinist (Manual and CNC)

• 2025

Commercial

DriversCooper

(Class andDrive

S. Gordon

• Shawnee,

Entry LevelOK

Labor74801

(Landscaping/

Construction/Moving and Materialredge@astribe.com

Handling)

• Shipping and Receiving (packaging warehouse)

• Assembly/Production/Warehouse

• Hospitality (Banquets, Janitorial,

Food Services)

• Oilfield Workers (must have experience)

TAX

SPONSORED BY ABSENTEE SHAWNEE ELDERS

15 ANNUAL VETERANS’ DAY POW WOW

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2011

Noon‐11pm, EXPO CENTER….off HWY 177 and Independence, Shawnee, OK

“CELEBRATING VETERANS’ DAY”

MC: TROY LITTLE AXE, SR (AST)

HEAD LADY DANCER: Twyla Blanchard, AST

HEAD MAN DANCER: Louis Paukei, Kiowa

HEAD GOURD DANCER: Jacob Tsotigh, Kiowa

LITTLE GIRL DANCER: Kalee Jones, Sac & Fox

LITTLE BOY DANCER: Mekathiwa Blanchard, AST

HEAD SINGER: Joseph Blanchard, Jr., AST

ADs: Sam Howell (Potawatomi) & Rich Birdtail (Cherokee)

COLOR GUARD: AST Veteran’s Honor Guard

CO-HOSTs: Comanche Indian Veterans Association, Lawton, OK

Young Buffalo Horse Singers, OKC, OK

SPECIAL GUEST: Ms. Indian Oklahoma, DEVON FRAZIER, AST

ALL DRUM GROUPS WELCOME

CONTESTS: TINY TOTS (GOV. GEORGE BLANCHARD & FAMILY)

GOLDEN AGE– MEN/WOMEN (LITTLE AXE FAMILY)

FANCY SHAWL (MS. PARKER)

FANCY (FEATHER) DANCER (RICH AND MARY BIRDTAIL)

RAFFLES

GOURD DANCE: 2PM

SUPPER: 5PM

GRAND ENTRY: 7PM

ARTS & CRAFTS BOOTHS

GENE PARKER, 613-1139

SUE BLANCHARD, 312-4621

MARY BIRDTAIL, 386-7851

NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS

NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS PERMITTED ON PREMISES!

October 2011

FOR BOOTH SPACE OR GENERAL INFO CALL:

October 2011

Here are some words we all can use

on a regular basis:

1. Look at it

Wi pi ti no

2. Look at me

Wi pi me lo

3. You’ll look at it

Wi pi ti mo ko

4. Look at him or her

Wi pi me

5. Look at me now

Wi pi me ko

6. How are you?

Hi ke howaso li si mi mo?

7. What have you been doing?

Na he wa ke ti se ge li we?

8. See you again

Si li no ke ka no la

9. Go with me

Ka we ta me

10. Can you go with me?

Hi ta pe ka we ta me?

11. Go with them

Ka we ta mi ke

12. Let’s go with them

Ka we ta mi pa

Governor George Blanchard

CURRENT JOB POSTINGS AS OF

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

GAMING COMMISSION

- Surveillance Operator

-Internal Auditor

COURT/LEGAL/POLICE

- Supreme Court Tribal Judge

BUILDING BLOCKS

- Floater

- Director

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

- PT Victim Advocate

HEALTH

- Staff Physician – Shawnee Clinic

- Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

- LPN

-Supply Technician

-Facilities Manager

-Quality Improvement Officer/Electronic Health

Records (EHR) Coordinator

AST COUNTRY KITCHEN

- Cook

Job descriptions will be available online:

http://www.astribe.com/Employment.html

If you have any questions about the job positions and

their job descriptions you can also contact Briana

Ponkilla or Tricia Dietrich in the Human Resources

Department at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of

Oklahoma at: (405) 275-4030.

THE FOSTER CARE LICENSING

COMMITTEE NEEDS YOU!

REACH US and CATCH Training

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Community Health and

Preventon Programs, Physical Actvity staf provided

training on the Coordinated Approach to Child Health

(CATCH) on September 24th with the AST Building Blocks

staf. CATCH is an evidence-based, coordinated school

healthprogram designed to promote physical actvity,

healthy food choices, and to prevent tobacco use.

The FCLC has two (2) member positions

open and would like for you to join in

making a difference in bringing smiles

to tribal foster children.

If you are interested in serving on the

FCLC, please send your resume along

with a letter of interest to Secretary,

Teri Reed’s office, located at

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

ATTN: Secretary Terri Reed

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

CONSTITUTION REVISION

COMMITTEE MEETING

October 22, 2011

The program includes a fun and easy to use toolkit that

allows improvement in the health of students and

teaches lifelong health behaviors. It is a program that

brings together school, families, and communites to

teach children how to be healthy for life.

Why?

• Physical Actvity and healthy eatng beneft all

people by improving the quality of their lives.

• Oklahoma ranks 50th in fruit and vegetable

consumpton in the United State that rates last

place. 3

• 32% of Oklahomans are obese. 3

• By teaching children that eatng healthy and

being physically actve every day can be fun, the

CATCH Program has proven evidence that

establishing healthy habits in childhood can

promote behavior changes that last a lifetme. 1

• CATCH is the most cost-efectve program that is

a youth-focused initatve to reduce obesity. 4

htp://www.catchinfo.org

1. htp://www.catchinfor.org

2. htp://www.cdc.gov/HealhtyYouth/yrbs/pdf/obe

sity/ok

3. htp://www.americashealthrankings.org/2009/re

port/AHR2009%

4. Cawley, J. (2010). The Economics of Childhood

Obesity. Health Afairs, 29:3, 364-371.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Supported by the Cooperative Agreement Number

5U58/DP001094-04 from

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

BRIANA PONKILLA (405) 275-4030 x 131 or

bponkilla@astribe.com

October 2011

LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER

October 2011

October

Abma, Meadow Elisa

Adams, James Michael

Aguinaga, Aaron Juan

Ahtone, Caylen Evreaux

Alford Jr., Elroy Raymond

Alford, Herbert Vearl

Ardrey, Wanda Marie

Ash, Earl James

Aspen, Andrew James

Atwood, Joseph Eugene

Bailey, Beverly Jean Lovins

Balch, Shannon Eugene

Barnett, Charles Wayne

Battise, Tara Christine

Bayliss, Jeanette Williams

Beach, Brodie Aaron

Beartusk, Jonah Edward

Belvin Jr, Jesse Lee

Bender, Jason Allen

Bettelyoun, Kendall Ray

Bettelyoun, Michael Vincent

Bhandari, Dasan Krishna

Bittle Jr., James Carl

Blackbear, Jorey Rian

Blanchard Jr., George Melvin

Blanchard, Alex Gordon

Blanchard, Jared Dillon

Blanchard, Kevin Owen

Blood, Jennifer

Bond, Brandon Curtis

Bradley, Jimmie Lee

Bradley, Ronald Gene

Brady Jr., Cecil Edgar

Brady, Carlie Noelle

Breedlove, Cynthia Kay

Brittain, Shaye Dawn

Brokeshoulder, Aaron Dean

Brokeshoulder, Randall James

Brown, Kristopher Todd

Bui, Bennett Van

Byers, Sebastian Michael

Call, Kelly Edward

Campbell, Charlotte Lynn

Carlson, Harley Leann

Carpenter, Glenda Carol

Chapman, Atira Vonne

Chisholm, Candace Lauren

Chupp, Angela Marie

Citty, Dora Mae

Cochrane, Rachel D.

Coddington, Cameron Michael

Coddington, Hailey Elaine

Coleman, Janice Sue

Colungo, Khia Jayde

Coriz, Benjamin Allen

Cottrell, Steven Thomas

Crossley, Burton Jay

Crossley, Jeffery Mark

Cypret, Isaac Matthew

Dalitz, Christi Lynn

Daugherty, Steven Neil

Davis, Janice Laverne

Davis, Kimber Lee

Davis, Mary Louise

Davis, Ryan Kyle

Deardorff, Angela Dawn

Dees, Elizabeth Yvonne

DeLodge, Brendan Joseph

Dezeller, Joyce Fay

Dohrwardt, Sherry Ann

Doussett, Linda Sue

Dreessen, Laurie Dawn

Durmon, Ryland Ryder

Eckles, Erick Emmanuel

Eckles, Steven George

Edwards, Shawnee Dawn

Ellis, Allison Krista

Ellis, Henryetta ( Blanchard )

Ellis, Kevin Mark

Ellis, Kimberly Marie

Ellis, Linda Jean

England, Connie Sue

Fife, Austin Scott

Fisher, Susan Renee

Foreman, Sidney Brian

Foreman, Wesley Josiah

Frazier, Anthony Lawrence

Gall, Rebecca Sue

Gibson, Bernice

Gibson, Collin Lane

Gibson, John Arnold

Gibson, Tyler Logan

Gillihan, Layton Douglas

Gilman Jr., Thomas Eugene

Gilman, Tomi-Lynn Sophia

Gonzalez, Kathrine Mary

Green, Shai Leigh

Green, Tristin Eaon

Gregory, Derek Ryan

Gregory, Jacob Samuel

Griffin, Craig Robert

Hardeman, Uriah Terez

Harjo, Bryleigh Marie

Harjo, Linda Marie

Harjo, Stathan Ray

Harjoe, Dawn Nicole

Hayes, Jaeger Koen

Healy, Shawna Susan

Helvy, Camber Nicole

Herrera, Manuel Gustava

Herrera, Eian Anthany

Herrin, Susan Rena

Holderness, Nichole Ann

Holland, Tambi Dawn

Hood, Nova Dean

Hough, Marrisa Louise

Houstan, Thurman

Irvin, Timothy Logan

Jim, Angel Ann

Jimboy, Katie La Rae

Jimerson III, Robert E

Johnson, David Leroy

Johnson Sr., Josie Ed

Johnson, Chan Van Ness

Johnson, Emma Lee

Johnson, Jessica Lynn

Johnson, Manuel Steve

Johnson, Mark

Johnson, Sean Allen

Johnson, Shannon Renay

Johnson, Stevi Mahri

Jones, Kaiya Damon

Jones, Zackery Dene

Kilmer, Brittany Michelle

Kilmer, Ethan Allen

Kirby, Robert Micheal

Kleine, Elizabeth Ann

Kobs, Alexander Francis

Lasenberry, Lawrence Layton

Brooks

Lee, Cortney Raeanne

Leedom, Melanie Rochelle

Lewelling, Avis Jewel

Little Creek, Frank Dwight

Little Jim, Gabriel Clint

Little Jim, Justin Dale

Little Jr., David

Little, Freddie Don

Little, Michael Boyd

Little, Travis Shane

Littlebear, Anthony Karlin

Littlebear, Brett Cason

Littlebear, John

Littlebear, Lois Gwen

Littlecreek, Aaron Dale

Littlecreek, Dalton Dale

Littlecreek, Melissa Richelle

Littlehead, William Douglas

Littlejim, Gracey Lorene

Lockner, Isaac Joseph Leigh

Longacre, Thomas Andrew

Longhorn, Lance Calvin

Longhorn, Lydia Kye

Longhorn, Ryan Wade

Longhorn, Stephanie Lee

Longhorn, Vernice Correne

Longman Sr., Henry Daniel

Longman, Ciara Lynn

Lossie, Colton Lewis Cain

Lowe, Kerry Denise

Lucas Spybuck, Misty Rosileah

Mack, Dewayne George

Mack, Kailas Dail

MacK, Melissa Ann

Mack, Secote Vholoce

Martinez, Marina Cristine

Masquas, Katlyn Alexzandrea

Matthews, Anthony Edward

Scott

Mattingly, Erin Paige

Maxfield, Sky Colisa

Maxwell, Meagan Renee

McBride, Aaron Wayne

McGuffin, Mary Bradley

Megehee, Shirley Louise

Megehee, William Sean

Miller, Anna Mae

Miller, Brody Scott Glenn

Miller, Kale Donovan

Miller, Scott Alan

Mohawk, Jimmie Ray

Monk, Jessica Rita

Morgan, Letitia Rhea

Morton, Rhianna Elizabeth

Motes, Christopher Cole

Myers, Rachel Johnnice

Neese, Branden Hunter

Odell, Edna May Armstrong

Onzahwah, Theodora Marie

Panther Sr., Donald Eric

Panther, Dakota Eric

Parker-Sexton, Queta Cara

Birthdays

Wolf, Christian Seminole

Wolfe, Fanya Gayle

Wood, Darla Sue

Woody, Derek Wayne

Wright, Michael Roosevelt

Wright, Raven Roxanne

Wunderlin, Tyler Jay

Yandell, Paisley Alexis

Yates, Kaitlin Cheyenne

Happy 3rd Birthday

Ryder Cash Davenport

We love you very much!

Gogo & Pawpaw

Happy Birthday

Kelly Edward!

Love Larry & Lisa

Happy Birthday

grandson Ryan Davis

We love you

Grandma Chelle,

Grandpa Greg, and Holly

To Sidney and Siah

Foreman

We wish you a great

birthday

love Chelle and

Rhonda

HAPPY 11TH BIRTHDAY

SEBASTIAN BYERS

We Love You,

Auntie Sherry &

Uncle Marv

Happy 4th Birthday

-sonRyan Davis

we love you bunches

Mom, Dad,

and jellybean

Happy Birthday

Sidney & Josiah

Foreman

& Ryan Davis

From

Sherry & Marv

October 2011

Switch, Sheryl Lynette

Switch, Valerie June

Tallchief, Bobby Eves

Tapia, Carlito Cruz

Taylor Jr., James Robert

Taylor, Amanda Mae Alice

Taylor, Gail Anne

Taylor, Shelly Bennie

Thapa, Blake Lee

Thorpe III, George

Thorpe Sr., Ronnie Allen

Thorpe, Derrick James

Thorpe, Patricia Ann

Thorpe, Taj Robert

Tiger, Aaron Dewayne

Tiger, Anthony John

Tiger, Christy Danielle

Tiger, Cynthia Caylin

Tiger, John Charles

Tiger, Stormy Sky

Tolbert, Jaleigh Renee

Torbett, Lori Ann

Turner, Georgie Ann

Tyner, Dwight A.

Upman, Ronald David

Vaughn, Nathan Michael

Voyles, Danielle Rose

Walker, Randall Dean

Warrior Sr., Lucian Jay

Warrior, Necon Andrew

Warrior, Watasha Nichole

Wasley, Lewis Daniel

Watkins III, Irvin Lee

Watson, Aaron Wayne

Watson, Katrina Dawn

Whinery, Rachel Elaine

White, Cynthia Diane

White, David Leroy

White, Evan James

White, Nicholas Clay

Wilkerson, Amy Marie

Williams, Matthew Lee

Williams, Amber Ann

Williams, Charles Scott

Williams, Darlene Kaye

Williams, Timothy J.

Wilson, Bridgette Nicole

Wilson, Joseph Warren

Wilson, Tanya Ann

Wilson, Terry Wayne

Wilson-Ongaco, Michelle Marie

Perryman, John Lewis

Perryman, Lillie D Blanchard

Peter, Terrance Nicholie

Petersen, Marsha Ann

Ponkilla, Brigette Nicole

Powell, David W

Ramirez, Antonio

Ramirez, Helen Marie

Rathbun, Nicholis Lee

Ressler, Linda Kay

Rickard, Janice Renee

Rivas, Becky Marie

Roach, Tanya Emma

Robison, Burtis Charles

Rock, Patricia Ann

Rolette, Robbin Louise

Rolette, Travis Anthony

Rudloff, Emma Leann

Salazar, Ellen Diesta

Sanchez, Airez Pete

Sanchez, Itzel Itzury

Schulenberg, Justin Michael

Schulenberg, Tina Yvette

Scraper, Benjamin Alexander

Self, Braydon Wayne

Serena, Barbara Jean

Shaffer, Nicholas Keith

Shields, Darian Alexandrea

Shirey, Caeden Carlsen

Sloan, Michael Ray

Sloat, Jeromi Wayne

Sloat, Zaurhea Elayne

Smith, Shannon Dana

Spoon Jr., John Wesley

Spoon, Canaan Lee

Spoon, Christina Ann

Spoon, Lois Fern

Spoon, Preston Gabriel

Spoon, Steven Paul

Spybuck, Brandi Christine

Squire, Gwendale Lynn

Stacey, Nils Greg

Starr, Eric Glen

Starr, Tricia Suzanne

Stewart, Wanda Louise

Sullivan, Pamela Kay

Sultuska, George A

Surface, Ian Robert

Switch Jr., Douglas Vaughn

Switch Jr., Randy Carrol

Switch, Aaron Christopher

Happy Birthday

to our daughters:

Tina Schulenberg

Happy 1st Birthday

Bryleigh!

Happy 25th Anniversary

September 24, 1986

October 3

Laurie Dreessen

October 5

Love always,

Mom & Dad

Happy Birthday to

our granddaughter

Rachel Whinery

October 3

Love always,

Mema & Papa

Happy Birthday

love,

Momma and Daddy

to our grandson,

Justin Schulenberg

October 19

Love always,

Mema & Papa

October 2011

Happy 28th

Birthday

Tara C. Battise

October 30th

Love, Tessa, Mom,

Gina, Ray, Karla &

Kyle

Happy Birthday

Momma,

I love you very, very

much !!

Your daughter,

Tessa C. Baker

Richard and Mary Birdtail

“Still crazy after all these years!”

Congratulations to our

granddaughter, Michelle

Whinery, RN. She earned

her associates degree as

a nurse at OCCC in Dec.,

2010. She is on duty at the

Midwest Regional Medical

Center in ICU.

Congratulations to our

granddaughter, Leigha

Blackwell, upon graduating

from the Southern Nazarene

University.

May 14, 2011

Happy 20th Birthday

Bridgette Wilson

Great job Jarett Geissler on a successful water drive donated to

the Bethel Acres Fire Department. Good luck on reaching your

goal of William Marshall. We are proud of you! Love Mom and Dad

Have a great day

and pump it up!

Lots of Love,

Arlene Herrera

The Family of tribal members Josephine Creek and Bessie

Creek would like to “thank” everyone that helped in any

way in the contribution of clothing, food, money and prayers

when they recently lost all possessions in a recent house fire

out by Shawnee Twin Lake area. All is greatly appreciated.

Employee of the Month

Congratulations

Mary Birdtail

Mary Birdtail - Absentee Shawnee - is active in the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Elders Council and has held positions as

President, Vice President and Secretary. She volunteers her time

to make the Council successful during fund-raisers and community

events.

August 2011 Employee of the Month

She has worked for Cache (Okla.) Public Schools as a

August 2011 Employee of the Month

Captain Carolyn Stacy

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ship. She is insightful, honest, and empathetic with both clients and

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ceived for Social Security, Medicare, U.S. Department of Education

and is looked at as a leader in the Shawnee Ambulatory Health Care.

and the Internal Revenue Service. She trained 20-30 people during

I can say without any hesitation that a large part of our success is a

this time. She worked for the IRS briefly in 1996 before returning to

result of Captain Carolyn Stacy and without a doubt that Absentee

Oklahoma.

Shawnee Tribe is fortunate to have her as a member of our health care

In 1997, she returned to college and received an Assofamily.”

ciate of Arts degree from Seminole State College. In 2000, she

attended East Central University in Ada and obtained a Bachelor’s

degree in Social Work while working as a college courier. While in

college, she was the Vice President of the Native American StuMerle Laverne Hurst

dent Association and Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society.

April 26, 1968 - September 3, 2011

In 2004, She began working for the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe as a receptionist and moved up as Tribal Liaison at ThunderThe family would like to thank everybody

bird Casino. Currently, she is the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Election

in the Tribal Complex for all their help

Commissioner #2 serving her third term.

and support. We would also like to

She said the proudest moment in her life was attending

thank the many relatives who came

college with her children and witnessing all four of her children reand helped during our time of need. It is

ceive Bachelor’s degrees in the respective fields of study. She is

greatly appreciated.

also the proud mother of two sons who served in the U.S. Navy and

the U.S. Air Force.

October 2011

She has been selected as one of

the AARP Indian Elder Honorees

for 2011. The program will be

held October 4th at the Cowboy

Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City at

6:30 pm.

Have a Safe and Happy Halloween

from the Absentee Shawnee Tribe

of Oklahoma!

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

Notice of Interest: Committee, Board, or Commission

To be considered to serve on a committee, board, or commission, tribal members (18 years of age or

older) should complete the following contact information, attach a cover letter and resume, and

submit to: AST Secretary, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801. Or, you may

submit all documents by email to secretary@astribe.com.

Name:

CDIB #:

Address

City:

State/Zip:

Phone:

Alt Phone:

Email:

Date:

October 2011

I wish to be considered to serve on the following (check one):

☐

ASEDA (Economic Development)

Cultural Advisory Board

Education Commission

Foster Care Commission

☐

Gaming Commission

☐

Health Commission

Housing Board

Tax Commission

TEC (Thunderbird

Entertainment)

Other:

Notice of Interest form should be updated annually. Number and frequency of vacancies vary by

board/commission due to term limits, number of positions, resignations, etc.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

• 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 calender year or per program.

• Higher Education: Education Incentive Award

Program: funds for undergraduate degrees, one

associates or bachelors degree, at any accredited

college or university. Funding levels are determined based upon grade point average and fulltime or part-time status.

• Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one

master’s degree or one doctoral degree, and can

fund for one graduate admissions test. This program has funding levels based upon full-time and

part-time status.

All funding is based upon the availability of funds at

the time of application.

Attention:

Job Training Adult Education Program applicants:

You MUST submit your application documents at least

three weeks prior to the beginning of the course to ensure funding is available and can be disbursed to the institution to allow your enrollment in upcoming courses.

Applications for the Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program are due November 15, 2011 for

the spring 2012 semester. Continuing students need to

submit their spring 2012 class schedule by November

15, 2011.

All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on Services

and select Education.

For more information, please call Tresha Spoon

at (405) 275-4030 ext. 121 or 1-800-256-3341 or

email to tresham@astribe.com.

• Free Tutoring in all subjects!

• Snacks!

• Games and actvites!

• Field Trips!

• Delinquency Preventon!

And Much More!

Open to all middle school and high school students

Everything is ofered with no charge….Litle Axe bus will

transport students to the Resource Center and parents

are responsible for picking students up at 6:00pm

For more information and sign up please contact

Jared Duroy at (405) 481-6050

Following in Our Footsteps

“na ki ti ti hi ti le ka yi”

Music Lessons

Where: Little Axe Resource Center

When: Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Call Phil Bradley at 405-370-5576 or 405-275-4030

ext:117

Middle School and High School

Students:

Come and join the Absentee

Shawnee Youth Council...

All middle school and high

school youth are welcome!

We will be meeting once every

month to cover topic that interest our youth.

We will have volunteer opportunities.

We will also become involved with our communities

through hands-on activities and projects.

Our 3nd Meeting for the 2011-2012 school year will be

October 22nd at 10:00 am in the basement of Building #3.

We will provide refreshments at each meeting!

If you are interested in becoming a member of the AST

Youth Council, please contact.....

(405) 275-4030 Jared ext. 193 or Tresha ext. 121

October 2011

The following are current programs administered by the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department:

Come join us at the AST Resource Center!!!

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

HORSE SHOE BEND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM:

Horse Shoe Bend After School Program has been very effective with the tutoring services that is offer to the school ages Kindergarten

through 8th grade. Students are excited to do their homework and finish. At the end of tutoring session providing all are done with

homework I then sit with them and quiz them on different events that may be going on in the world. But most of the time they like to

count money and count back the change, and also be quizzed on telling time. When they earn 5 points I treat them with a piece of candy.

September 12, 2011 I met with the Education Department at Oklahoma Baptist University we are working together to get students from

their program to provide some tutoring services for the after school program at Horse Shoe Bend. Right now I have three volunteers that

come in to help with the students after school, Ms. Elaine Brown, Ms. Heather Capps , Ms. Chuck Edwards and myself.

Each month we are going to select a student from the after school program as a top achiever. This student selected will have had to turn

in all completed assignments and with no misbehavior write ups at school and as will at the after school program.

Horse Shoe Bend After School Program Student of the Month of September is Ruben Wilson. Ruben is a third grader at North Rock

Creek School. He is a member of the Sac and Fox Nation , he has been attending the after school program since August 15, 2011. Ruben

likes to read and work on the computer. He has not missed a spelling word in his class, on Thursdays of each week a trial test is given

and he has made a 100 on his test and so he is not required to take the spelling test on Fridays. Every Monday I can always count on him

to remind me of his prize that I give him for his spelling test the past week then he shows me his new spelling

words for the week. We then go over them on Mondays and Wednesday. Here is little about Ruben Wilson:

What is your Favorite:

Color? Blue Movie? GI Joe Class in school? Computers What do you like to do for fun? Likes to go fishing

with his dad. Sport? Football. College Football Team? OU Teacher? Ms. Rosenbaum Automoble? Mustang.

Animal? Dog Book? Big Foot Season? Fall Holiday? Christmas What do you want to be when you grow

up? Be president of the United States. TV Show? Family Guy Food? Cheese Pizza Soft drink? Root Beer

Fruit? Apple Music Group? Black Eye Pea

Ruben is the son of Calvin and Annie Wilson. He has one sister Katie. Ruben will receive a $25.00 Gift Card

from Wal-Mart donated by the White Turkey Band.

We had one Birthday in September and that is Brendan Winter he turned 5 years old. We celebrated with cup

cakes and punch and gave him a card and gift. Brendan is our youngest student and everyone takes care of

him to make sure he is okay. Brendan is an Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member and he is the son of Warren

and Tammy Winter, he has one sister name Tara who is also enrolled in the after school program and is an

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member. Brendan works right along with the older students when counting money,

he can identify his coins.

Students work really hard at the After School Program and all students get along with one another. Wednesdays are usually not so busy,

younger students are not assigned any homework so once a month they watch a movie. I do not think they really like to watch movies

they like to work on worksheets or play that quiz game we play. With the holidays approaching Wednesdays may be a craft day for us,

like decorating the building inside and out.

October 2011

If your child is struggling in any school subject please do not hesitate to call, I can help. I can find resources in your area for help with

tutoring. Cell number is the best way to contact me, 405 481-0397.

Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Director

Horse Shoe Bend After School Program

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

405- 481-0397 Cell number

WALKING GROUP

Andrea Ellis Harrison is organizing a walking group

at the Horse Shoe Bend Community Center Monday

thru Friday at 6:15 p.m., while the weather is nice.

Come out and be healthy.

2011 AST FITNESS

FALL 3K POKER RUN/

1 MILE FUN

WALK

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE ABSENTEE

SHAWNEE TRIBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AT 405-878-4702. THIS

EVENT IS IN COORDINATION WITH THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE

GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING.

AST RESOURCE CENTER

T-shirts for

Participants!

October 2011

8:00 A.M.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

ICW/PSSF Program

Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday, here are some tips from the

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

ALL DRESSED UP:

•

Plan costumes that are bright, reflective and flame resistant. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are

short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame.

Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and Trick-or-Treat bags for greater visibility.

Because masks can limit or block eyesight, consider non-toxic makeup and decorative hats as safer alternatives.

Hats should fit properly to prevent them from sliding over eyes.

If a sword, cane, or stick is a part of your child’s costume, make sure it is not sharp or too long. A child may be

easily hurt by these accessories if he stumbles or trips.

Obtain flashlights with fresh batteries for all children and their escorts.

Teach children how to call 9-1-1 (or their local emergency number) if they have an emergency or become lost.

CARVING A NICHE:

•

Small children should never carve pumpkins. Children can draw a face with markers. Then parents can do the

cutting.

Consider using a flashlight or glow stick instead of a candle to light your pumpkin. If you do use a candle, a votive

candle is safest.

Candlelit pumpkins should be placed on a sturdy table, away from curtains and other flammable objects, and

should never be left unattended.

ON THE TRICK-OR-TREAT TRAIL:

•

October 2011

•

A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds.

If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you. Agree on a specific time

when they should return home.

Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat.

Because pedestrian injuries are the most common injuries to children on Halloween, remind Trick-or Treaters:

Stay in a group and communicate where they will be going.

Carry a cell phone for quick communication.

Remain on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk.

If no sidewalk is available, walk at the far edge of the roadway facing traffic.

Never cut across yards or use alleys.

Only cross the street as a group in established crosswalks (as recognized by local custom). Never cross between

parked cars or out driveways.

Don’t assume the right of way. Motorists may have trouble seeing Trick-or-Treaters. Just because one car stops,

doesn’t mean others will!

“Walking for Life”- Walk-A-Thon

The 2nd annual “Walking for Life” walk-a-thon was held at the Shawnee Mall on Saturday,

September 10, 2011. It was a success! There were a total of 71 participants as we started the walk at

the food court. Each participant received a t-shirt, a bracelet and a bottle of water. After each

participant walked, they also received a nutritious snack.

Our very own Phil Bradley performed as did Bree Bishop and Kenny Milam from Nashville of

PMB Recording studio. Miss Indian Oklahoma 2011 Devon Frasier performed a beautiful rendition of

the Lord’s Prayer and The Star Spangle Banner in sign language.

The purpose for the walk is to bring awareness of and promote prevention of drug use and

suicide. Nationally, Oklahoma ranks #10 in suicides, including attempts and has the potential of

increasing if we do not address the crisis. One of our goals is to bring hope to those that have

contemplated or attempted suicide. Another goal is to reduce the prevalence of Methamphetamines in

our service area. Methamphetamine use is a growing problem among youth and adults. Like many

street drugs, it endangers the life and health of the user. The “Walking for Life” walk-a-thon was a

great way to not only show the awareness of the growing problems of drugs and suicide and its effects

in the community, but also how they can be prevented.

The MSPI (Meth & Suicide Prevention Initiative) program has held a number of events and

activities that brings the awareness of and promotes the prevention of meth use and suicide. We plan to

continue to do so in the coming months. On a daily basis the MSPI Program utilizes music to promote

wellness. Mr. Phil Bradley is the lead music instructor of the Creative Arts Department. He can be

found on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal campus just west of the main building. There he teaches guitar,

bass and drum lessons. Any tribally affiliated person is welcome to join in learning how to play an

instrument and read music. Being able to play an instrument can instill a sense of confidence and thus

gives each developing musician the confidence to reach and attain other goals.

October 2011

The MSPI program is and has been a helpful resource to the many tribes in the Shawnee area.

Through events, activities and the Creative Arts department, MSPI promotes wellness in the area of

mental health and gives each person a healthy option as an alternative to drug use and suicide. If you

know of any children or adults that might benefit from the free music lessons that MSPI offers, please

(405)275-4030, ext. 117 or (405)370-5576. Any other questions regarding the MSPI Program or

affiliated activities, please contact Ms. Jenifer Sloan at (405) 878-4702.

Absentee Shawnee Health System

Executive Directors “Report to the People”

The AST Health System has made significant progress in many areas since my last report.

Shawnee Health Center – If you have not been to the Shawnee Health Center in a while you will be pleasantly

surprised about the many changes. The Waiting Room/Reception Area has new waiting room chairs, paint and

wallpaper. A wall has been placed in front of the Pharmacy window to protect your privacy and confidentiality. Four

additional exam rooms have been added and there are a total of eight (8) rooms now for patient care. A Pediatric

Physician has been added to the staff, Dr. James Gormley and he will begin on Monday, October 3, 2011. He will

work every Monday and Tuesday from 7 AM to 6 PM so if you are in need of a Pediatrician for your children I would

like to encourage you to make an appointment with him at your convenience. Also, we have added another Physician Assistant, Stacy Curtis and she will report for work on the 17th of October, 2011. This will give us a total of 3

and ½ Health Care Providers in the Medical Clinic. Previously we had only 1 Family Nurse Practitioner so it should

be much easier to get an appointment and be seen than it has been in the past.

In addition we have increased our hours of operation and the Shawnee Clinic is open from 7 AM to 6 PM Monday

through Friday. Also the Pharmacy is open during the lunch time for your convenience.

Li-Si- Wi-Nwi Health Center (Little Axe) – The construction of the new comprehensive Ambulatory Health Care

Center is going very well and continues to be on schedule to be completed by mid to late April 2012. The word has

traveled fast throughout the medical community and inquiries are coming in on a regular basis regarding possible

employment opportunities in the future, many of these have come from physicians and nurses.

The current AST Tribal clinic in Little Axe is now open from 7 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday and the Pharmacy is also open during the lunch hour. The new opening time will be convenient for the patients that need and

early morning appointment. The Clinic has added a third dentist which should make it easier to get a dental appointment. In addition we have contracted for a Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Heath Whitfield, D.D.S. He specializes in children’s

oral surgery and he will be available one day a month at the clinic, so now would be a good time to make an appointment if you have children that need specialized dental services.

Other News –

The AST Health System will be conducting a comprehensive health fair on October 15th at the General Council

Meeting. We will be serving breakfast and have many booths with prizes, important information and other services

available.

October 2011

Don’t forget that flu season is here and flu shots are now available at both Clinic locations please stop by and get

your flu shots before the flu bug bites. Flu shots will be available at the Health Fair on October 15.

As a reminder we now have a Podiatrist (Dr. Regina Smith) available on weekly basis at the clinic in Little Axe. Our

Shawnee Optometry Clinic is now making appointments for Mondays also. Dr. Fred K. Lee has joined our medical

team to better meet your vision needs.

In closing we continue to strive to provide our patients comprehensive high quality health care services in a respectful and culturally sensitive manner.

PHARMACY NEWS

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL PHARMACY

Visit your pharmacy and meet the new Pharmacists!

We are excited to meet you!

 Both Shawnee and Little Axe pharmacy locations are now filling prescriptions for

members of all tribes, but outside prescription orders are still restricted to Absentee

Shawnee Tribal citizens with established charts.

 The following are a few tips to help us be more efficient in our delivery of pharmacy

services to you:

 Present insurance cards each time you pick up or drop off a prescription

 Keep us informed of changes in address, phone number and other contact

information.

 Let the Pharmacy staff know if the prescription is going to be picked up or

needs to be delivered.

 When requesting refills, please provide either the refill number, which is

located above your name on the prescription label, or the names of your

medication.

 If you have any questions at any time, feel free to call the Pharmacy or stop by

and speak with one of our Pharmacists. We are here to assist you with your

pharmaceutical needs!

 New Hours of Operation for the Pharmacy:

Shawnee: 7am-6pm Monday-Friday

Little Axe: 7am-5:30pm Monday-Friday

We are open through the lunch hour!!

October 2011

**Both pharmacy departments are closed the first Wednesday of each

month to complete administrative duties**

OSU

Oklahoma State University

Native American High School

Visitation Day

November 4th, 2011

bring an adult sponsor (parent, teacher, etc.)

per group. Transportation to and from OSU

NA High School Visitation Day not included.

If there are any questions, please feel

free to contact Robin Williams

robin.starr.williams@okstate.edu at

(405)744-0401 or Derek Davidson

derek.davidson@okstate.edu

To Whom It May Concern:

The dates for the OSU Native American

High School Visitation Day, hosted by the Oklahoma

State University chapter of the American Indian

Science and Engineering Society (AISES) and the

Native American Student Association (NASA), has

been set for November 4th 2011. High School

Visitation Weekend is an opportunity for interested

high school sophomore, juniors and seniors to spend

a day on a college campus.

At High School Visitation Day, students will

have many valuable opportunities which will

introduce them to our college atmosphere, including:

touring the campus of Oklahoma State, interacting

with Native American college students, attending

workshops covering college admissions as well as

other subject areas, visiting with the college

administrators on campus, and meeting other high

school juniors and seniors from around the

Oklahoma area.

The cost of the OSU Native American High

School Visitation Day is a $10 registration

fee which needs to be included with the registration

forms. (Checks need to be made out to OSU-Native

American Student Association) The registration fee

and the registration forms must be postmarked by

October 28th, 2011 (Fee includes: registration, t-shirt,

and food) and sent to: (There will be a late fee of

$15 for registration after October 28th or the day of

this event.

October 2011

Office of Multicultural Affairs

Native American Student Association

ATTN: Derek Davidson or Robin Williams

009 Classroom Building

Stillwater, OK 74078

*Note: We would like to request that students

who wish to participate in the OSU Native

American High School Visitation Day please

Oklahoma State University

EXPERIENCE AND

FOOTBALL GAME!!!

GO POKES!

OSU Office of Admissions Event

Saturday, November 5, 2011

OSU vs. Kansas State

https://admissions.okstate.edu/events/experience

Because our community deals with high rates of suicide the AST Behavioral Health Department would like

to share statistics regarding suicide. According to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Services;

Youth Statistics •

•

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people 15-24 years old

In 2000, 29 Oklahoma children under age 20 committed suicide – six were under age 15

Suicide rates are slightly higher in rural counties

One out of three suicides among youth 14 years or older involves alcohol

Caucasians have the highest rate of suicide among children over age 15; for children younger than age 15, Native Americans

have the highest suicide rate

Between 1976-2000, suicides outnumbered homicides 72 percent of the time for Oklahoma youth ages 15-19

YOUTH SUICIDE: NATIONAL STATISTICS•

•

In the U.S., roughly one young person age 24 or younger dies of suicide every two hours

Although suicide among young children is rare, the dramatic increase in the rate among 10- to 14-year-olds underscores the

urgent need for intensifying efforts to prevent suicide among this age group

More than half of all young people who commit suicide abuse substances

Males under age 25 are much more likely to commit suicide than their female counterparts, although females attempt suicide

more often than males. In 1996, among youth ages 15-19, five males committed suicide for every female committing suicide.

For young people ages 20-24, the rate was seven males to every one female.

It is estimated that as many as 25 suicide attempts are made for every suicide completion

Among those ages 15 to 19, firearm-related suicides accounted for 63 percent of the increase in the overall rate of suicide from

1980-1996

RISK FACTORS•

•

Biological factors – mental health disorders, particularly mood disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders

and certain personality disorders

Substance abuse

Psychosocial factors – poor interpersonal problem-solving ability, poor coping skills,

impulsive and/or aggressive tendencies, legal/disciplinary problems, history of trauma or abuse, previous suicide attempt, and

family history of suicide

Environmental factors – difficulty in school, neither working nor going to school (drifting), relational or social loss, easy access

to lethal means and local clusters of suicide that have a contagious influence

Social factors – lack of social support and sense of isolation, stigma associated with help seeking behavior, barriers to accessing health care, certain cultural and religious beliefs (such as a belief that suicide is a noble resolution of a personal dilemma),

and exposure to (including the media) and influence of others who have died by suicide

•

Change in eating and sleeping habits

Withdrawal from friends, family and regular activities

Violent actions, rebellious behavior or running away

Drug and alcohol use

Unusual neglect or personal appearance

Marked personality change

Persistent boredom, difficulty concentrating or a decline in the quality of schoolwork

Frequent complaints about physical symptoms, often related to emotions, such as stomach aches, headaches, fatigue, etc.

Loss of interest in pleasurable activities

Not tolerating praise or awards

Complaints of being a bad person or feeling “rotten inside”

Giving verbal hints with statements such as, “I won’t be a problem for you much longer,”

“Nothing matters,” “It’s no use” or “I won’t see you again.”

Putting affairs in order, such as giving away favorite possessions, cleaning his or her room, throwing away important belongings, etc.

Becoming suddenly cheerful after a period of depression

Having signs of psychosis (hallucinations or bizarre thoughts)

We do offer free training to become a caregiver of those at risk for suicide. Please contact AST Behavioral Health @ 405-878-4716 for

more details.

•

October 2011

WARNING SIGNS-

Oklahoma City University, Meinders School of Business

Friday, November 11, 2011

9:00 am – 1:30 pm

Workshops on College

Preparation &

Leadership skills for

College-Ready Juniors

and Seniors.

College fair will be

provided with booths

with OCU information

as well as financial aid

information.

Tours of the OCU

campus

Lunch will be provided

Open to 11th – 12th

grade students

Registration 8:00 am –

9:00 am

Program begins at 9:00

am – 1:30 pm

Schools can

PREREGISTER to attend

BEFORE the conference.

October 2011

Scholarship Essay:

1st place ($25,000), 2nd ($15,000) place, and 3rd ($10,000) place!

Please see Scholarship Essay Rules for more details.

This event is FREE, but

space is limited so

Registration Closes

when full! Limited

space available!

Please send

Registration forms by

Friday, November 4,

2011

For more information:

Christopher Roman Nose

cromannose@okcu.edu

Phone: (405) 208-5750

Fax: (405) 208-5529

Sponsors: OCU-Multicultural Students Affairs, OCU-Undergraduate Admissions, OCU-Native American Society, & OCUAmerican Indian Scholarship Program & Oklahoma City University

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Domestic Violence/

Sexual Assault Program

October is

Domestic Violence

Awareness Month

The Absentee Shawnee Domestic Violence

Program Staff will be having some activities and

events during the month.

Sexual Violence

is Not Ok.

For reporting crimes of sexual assault and victims

assistance contact,

Linda Gouge

Sexual Assault Advocate

lgouge@astribe.com

405-275-4030 ext 206

All calls will remain completely confidential!!

During the entire month of October –

The Shawl Display Project

The Shawl Display Project is a visual display

that bears witness to the violence against

victms. The Shawl Display Project comprises

of Natve American shawls designed by

Tribal employees and survivors of abuse and

those who have lost love ones to it. The

shawls will be displayed around diferent

areas around the Tribal complex during the

month of October.

October 3, 2011 – 2:00 p.m.

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex,

Building #1

Balloon Release and refreshments

Everyone is invited

What is Domestic Violence?

Pest Extermination/Spray Service

The Lt. Governors office will begin offering a spraying

service for the treatment of pest in residential dwellings. Priority will be given to the elderly first, then to

any elidgible tribal member.

Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior used

to establish power and control over another

person through the use of fear and intimidation,

often including the threat or use of violence.

Domestic violence may include emotional

abuse, economic abuse, sexual abuse, using

children,

threats,

using

male

privilege,

intimidation, isolation, and a variety of other

behaviors used to maintain fear, intimidation,

power and control.

Contact Andy Warrior, ext. 189, for more information

and to fill out the necessary application.

If you think you or a family member is

a victim of Domestic Violence and you

need help, please call (405) 275-4030

and ask to speak to a staff member of

the Domestic Violence Department.

October 2011

The spraying service will be provided by Terminix.

October 2011

DUI

FREE Smoke Alarms and

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

still Available!!

ASSESSMENT & SCHOOLS

(State Approved)

Monday - Friday

OEH personnel will provide and install smoke alarms

and/or carbon monoxide detectors for enrolled Absentee Shawnee tribal members living in Pottawatomie,

Cleveland, or Oklahoma County.

Call Linda Or Glenna

Please complete an application/short survey form and

schedule a time and date for installation. Application/

survey forms are available at the OEH office and at

www.astribe.com.

8:00 to 5:00

PHONE: 275-3432

Please contact OEH at 214-4235 for more information.

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police Department

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Building 19

Shawnee, OK 74801

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

Enrollment office

Address Change Request

Date: ____________CDIB# _____________ Birth Date:________________

Full Name:____________________________________________________

County: ______________________ Home Phone (

)________________

Cell Phone (_____)________________

Tribal Member Signature

Date

October 2011

City: _________________________State ________Zip Code: ___________

Please Mail to:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Enrollment Office

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK. 74801

New Address:__________________________________________________

Foster Parents

Needed!!!

AST COUNTRY

KITCHEN

Can you open your home and heart for a foster child.?

Foster parents provide a temporary, safe home for children in crisis. Foster parents are partners with child welfare workers, lawyers and judges. It is not for everyone

but if you have it in your heart - we need you.

• Can you love and care for a child who comes from a

difficult background?

• Can you help a child develop a sense of belonging?

• Are you secure in yourself & your parenting Skills?

• Can you maintain a positive attitude toward a child’s

parents?

• Can you love with all your heart & then let go?

Sunday - 7am to 7pm

Monday - 7am to 3pm

Tuesday - 7am to 3pm

Wednesday - 7am to 8pm

Thursday - 7am to 8pm

Friday - 7am to 9pm

Saturday - 7am to 9pm

Early Bird Breakfast

$4.99

2 Eggs/Bacon or Sausage/Hash

Browns

Biscuits & Gravy or Toast & Coffee

(Not valid on Saturday or Sunday. 1 coupon

per customer.With coupon.

No substitutions

Check out our

daily homemade

lunch specials!

Something

different

every day!

FOSTER PARENTS PROVIDE A TEMPORARY, SAFE

HOME FOR CHILDREN IN CRISIS. THEY ARE PARTNERS WITH WORKERS, LAWYERS, AND JUDGES.

IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE! CAN YOU OPEN YOUR

HOME AND HEART FOR A FOSTER CHILD?

Open 7 Days A Week!

Many children need a loving home and a family to help

them through a very tough time. Please think about it

and talk with your family before you become a foster

home. They all need safe, supportive environments!

(In Front of Thunderbird Entertainment Center Next

to AST Smoke Shop)

If you find yourself and your family interested in Foster

Care, please contact J.R. Wind

405-275-4030 ext. 195.

TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT

RIGHTS OFFICE

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

redge@astribe.com

Phone 405.275.4030 ext.135

Cell 405.432.9859

Fax 405.878.4543

Are you out of work? Do you need a job? Come

see AST TERO Randy Edge TERO Director for

potential jobs in connection with the new AST

casino being built in front of the tribal headquarters. Need folks for housekeeping, maintenance,

security, player’s club, gaming techs, and servers.

Come by TERO and fill out a TERO application,

please bring picture photo ID, social security card,

CDIB, and resume. We can help you prepare for

that next job.

366-7220

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL PHARMACY

SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Pharmacy (Shawnee Location) can fill prescriptions for

enrolled tribal citizens only.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Clinic Pharmacy in Little Axe can fill prescriptions for

tribal citizens written by Physicians not located a Tribal Clinic under the following circumstances:

The prescription is for an Absentee Shawnee Tribal citizen who has

an established chart at the Little Axe Clinic.

The prescription is on the formulary of approved medications and

stocked in the pharmacy.

If you’d like to submit an ad or

article give us a call at

(405) 275-4030 ext. 146 or

send us an e-mail at

mediadept@astribe.com

The following are a few tips to help us deliver pharmacy services to you more efficiently;

4 Present insurance cards each time you pick up or drop off a prescription.

4 Keep us informed of all changes in address, phone number and other contact

information.

4 Let the Pharmacy staff know if the prescription is going to be picked up or needs to

be delivered.

If you have any questions concerning your prescription please feel free to call and

talk to our Pharmacist. They are here to assist you with your pharmaceutical

needs.

Please provide the prescription number that is listed above your name on the

prescription bottle.

ALL ARTICLES WILL BE

SUBMITTED AS

RECEIVED.

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:

Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

Income

Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

Condition of Home

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

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Li-Si-Wi-Nwi Medical Clinic & Dental Clinic

15702 E. Hwy 9

Norman, Oklahoma 73026

Medical Clinic: (405) 447-0300

Fax: (405) 447-2250

Dental Clinic: (405) 307-9704

Operating Hours:

Monday thru Friday

7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Weekends/Federal & Tribal Holidays

Closed

Clinic and Pharmacy are opened during the

lunch hour.

Clinic is closed the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m

Pharmacy is closed the 3rd Wednesday

of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

of Indians of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

PRSRT

STANDARD MAIL

U.S. Postage Paid

Permit No. 434

Shawnee, OK 74801

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

return service

requested

2011

TRIBAL PHONE NUMBERS

Tribal Complex

(405) 275-4030

1-800 256-3341

Building Blocks

(405) 878-0633

(405) 878-4702

Health Programs

1-877-878-4702

Little Axe Clinic

(405) 447-0300

Little Axe Dental

(405) 307-9704

(405) 878-5850

Shawnee Clinic

Shawnee Pharmacy

(405) 878-5859

Behavioral Health

(405) 878-4716

LA Resource Center

(405) 364-7298

(405) 364-7569

LA Cultural Center

(405) 447-3372

AST Police

(405) 275-3200

(405) 275-3432

OEH/OEP

(405) 214-4235

AST Housing Authority (405) 273-1050

Thunderbird Casino

(405) 360-9270

1-800-259-LUCK

AST Tribal Grocery &

SmokeShop Little Axe (405) 364-0668

AST Country Kitchen (405) 366-7220

AST Smokeshop in

Harrah

(405) 454-0055

ASEDA

(405) 878-6782

Fax: (405) 878-4542

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