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Absentee
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winter month

December 2019

Shawnee News
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www.astribe.com

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Volume 30, No. 12

OPERATION:
HOME SAFE

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police,
Noble Police, Norman Police,
Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office
and Oklahoma State Park Rangers
are joining forces to implement
“Home Safe for the Holidays,” with
increased traffic enforcement in high
activity areas in an attempt to reduce
injuries and fatalities due to collisions.
Emphasis will be placed on DUI’s,
speeding, inattentive driving, and lack
of seatbelt usage (children and adults).
The special operation will run from
Nov. 23-Dec. 2 and Dec. 20-Jan. 2.
Noble Police Department Norman
Police Department Absentee
Shawnee Tribal Police Oklahoma
State Parks Rangers.
#RelationshipsIncreaseEffectiveness
#CourageouslyProtect
#CompassionatelyServe

Happy holidays to our tribal members!
I’d like to sincerely thank the members of
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe for electing
me as the 12th Governor of our great
tribe. It is an honor to be featured in this
edition of the newsletter, and I am excited
to share with you some of the changes
that will help grow and strengthen our
community.
First, I want to discuss some of the
platforms I ran on and how that will shape
my time as Governor of the tribe. I stand
for loyalty, honesty and progress, and I
believe these three pillars will help shape
us as a tribe into the future. It is time for
meaningful progress, and I’m here to let
you know that I am going to work hard
to make sure we grow and develop in
cutting-edge ways.
To that end, I have restarted and refocused
the weekly executive committee
meetings, so we are all aware of projects

and can work together to benefit the
tribe. This also gives the executive
committee members a well-rounded
foundation to learn from each other, seek
out best practices for the tribe and have
collaborative discussions on tribal needs
and identify action items to help our tribe
move forward. These meetings help us
make important, informed decisions
at the executive-level, and they have
been extremely beneficial so far. It’s for
that reason that I am also working to
create greater collaboration among our
counterparts in some of our jurisdictional
areas, including communities in the
Pottawatomi and Cleveland counties.
Such movements will strengthen our
partnerships among all Oklahomans
and position our tribe at the forefront of
progress and development. Additionally,
I am looking to partner with our
communities to create new or enhance

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“Among the Shawnee”
current services and opportunities for our
members.
As you can see, progress for the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe is my primary
focus. I am working on finalizing a
six-month plan that includes many
exciting and innovative economic
development initiatives. The first is the
Little Axe Commercial Plaza, a mixture
of commercial and healthcare tenants.
This plaza has the potential to set our
tribe up for success when it comes to
economic development, and I am very
excited about the opportunity it provides
for us. Another area is the creation of a
tribal strategic plan that will incorporate
our tribal enterprise initiatives and an
overall direction for the tribe to provide
more services, jobs and benefits to our
tribal members. An added area of focus
is to renew our efforts on getting land
into trust. For too long we have been
stagnant on getting priority areas into
trust. Getting more of our land into trust
strengthens our tribal sovereignty by
unifying lands for tribal benefit and use.
The top fee to trust priority is the LA site
where we have building blocks and part
of our health system.
To further strengthen economic
development potential among the tribe,
we have submitted paperwork to the
Small Business Administration for
8(a) designation. This program will
allow the AST to compete for federal
contracts as well as form join ventures
with established businesses through the
SBA’s mentor-protégé program. This
would allow us the utmost potential to
grow sectors already underway within
the tribe and develop new ventures that
we have yet to even consider.
Our tribe has a lot going for us and a
tremendous amount of growth potential!
I welcome any and all ideas that continue
to make the Absentee Shawnee Tribe a
progressive tribe – a tribe with an eye
toward the future. Please don’t hesitate
to reach out to me or my staff. I look
forward to hearing from you about the
amazing potential that is before us in this
time of growth.
Neyiwa,
John Johnson, Governor

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe has
partnered with United For Oklahoma
to educate Oklahomans on the critical
role the tribes play in our state’s future.
These are the facts every
Oklahoman must know.
Watch the videos and stay informed at:

UnitedForOklahoma.com

Li-si-wi-nwi

Reflections
of Courage
My name is Sharon Oster, I am full
blood Native American enrolled with
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. I grew
up in Yukon, Oklahoma. During my
elementary and high school years I was
constantly involved with sports, which
kept me busy. Through high school I was
a year-round-three-sport athlete playing
basketball, track and softball. My teams
had a lot of extremely hard workers.
They had people who knew how to
balance their time, support each other
and build up each other’s confidence.
They were filled people willing to put
time into something they love. Much
of my team’s bonds were based on the
friendships that naturally happen when
teammates spend so many hours a day
experiencing all the same challenges
and joys together. My; athletic culture
and experience has been filled with
different interests. Personalities , hard
work and close friendships. As I found
out later, the same would be true in the
Law Enforcement world.
After graduating high school I
continued my education and athletics
at Oklahoma City University. I played

Captain Sharon (Rolette) Oster, daughter of Antone and Lorende Rolette.
Sharon is of Absentee Shawnee, Kiowa, Cheyene and Arapaho

basketball for OCU and graduated with
a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. When
I graduated from college, I was very
much lost, confused, scared and unsure
what to do with my degree i had worked
so hard on. Thinking social work may
be my career path, i decided to intern
for the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare
agency. At the same time , I was a tutor
for Native American students in the El
Reno school system and worked parttime for a clothing store. At the clothing
store, I would talk to the off-duty officers
employed there and I began to develop
an interest in Law Enforcement. This is
when I decided to give Law Enforcement

a Try.
Once I graduated the Police Academy,
I was fortunate enough to have officers
take me under their wings and show me
the ropes of Law Enforcement. Being
thrown in to this experience was a big
change. The positive impact it had on my
challenged me to go beyond what i knew
and allowed me to embrace and unleash
new competencies. Twenty-eight (28)
years later, that try turned into a career.
There are many experiences that
one encounters in his or her lifetime.
Experiences in conjunction with the
things we are taught growing up, lead
to the makeup of our identity and our
Courage pg 9

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Executive Committee

www. astribe.com

December 2019

John Johnson

Kenneth Blanchard

Ezra DeLodge

Phillip Ellis

Atheda Fletcher

GOVERNOR

LT. GOVERNOR

SECRETARY

TREASURER

REPRESENTATIVE

Treasurer’s
REPORT

ASEDA STRIP CENTER

Treasurer’s Report

During the monthly November EC
meeting a resolution was presented
and passed regarding a proposed
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ASEDA
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and works closely with other committee investment would be a wise allocation of
During the monthly November EC meeting a resolution was presented and passed regarding a
members
because in a world of our limited funds. Below is a summary
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that that
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and wants.
By Phillip Ellis
Phillip Ellis
AST Treasurer
AST Treasurer

Payments made on behalf of AEI/Thunderbird C-Store:
2017
2018
Total:

$417,406.76
35,528.44
$ 452,935.20

Cash transferred to AEI/Thunderbird C-Store:
2017
2018

$300,000.00
200,000.00
763,245.00

Total:
Total investment by the AST:

$ 1,263,245.00
$ 1,716,180.20

Cash in bank o11/13/2019:

$

113,316.48

Cards will be as below and we will have
someone from the Enrollment department
As mentioned in last month’s newsletter, available to update your CDIB cards if
the EC has made the decision to distribute they have not already been updated.
a Holiday Gift Card to our Tribal
members. This year’s gift card is going • Friday December 13, 2019 from
to be accepted anywhere Visa is accepted 9:00am to 7:00pm - Multipurpose
Building Shawnee
and ATM accessible to retrieve cash.
• Friday December 20, 2019 from
Collectively, the EC agreed that each 9:00am to 7:00pm - Multipurpose
member 18 years old and over will receive Building Shawnee
$155.00 and minors 17 years old and • Saturday December 21, 2019 from
under will receive a $25.00 gift card with 9:00am to 1:00pm - Multipurpose
the remainder $130.00 per minor going Building Shawnee
into a trust account for them to access
upon turning 18. Minors must have been MISCELLANEOUS
enrolled by November 13th, 2019 to be
eligible for this benefit. The minor’s gift • Preliminary work for this year’s financial
card will be disbursed by the Governor’s audit will begin in December 2019.
•The budgeting process for 2020 is
office.
underway.
Currently, and working in collaboration •Training and informational meetings
with other EC members, we have for both employees and tribal members
tentatively determined the following dates regarding Indirect Cost (IDC) and fraud
and times for distributions of the Gift are being formulated.
HOLIDAY GIFT CARDS

Healthy, happy
holidays.

From all of us at AST Health System, we wish you all a wonderful Holiday Season.

HEALTH SYSTEM

December 2019

Representative’s

REPORT

Work: (405) 275-4030 Ext. 6239
Cell: (405) 287-5247
afletcher@astribe.com
Greetings Tribal Members:
Thanksgiving 2019 is a perfect time
to express your gratitude to family and
friends. Consider this quote: “Let us be
grateful to people who make us happy;
they are the charming gardeners who
make our souls blossom.” We are all
so busy with our daily lives, our jobs,
our friends and loved one, that there are
not that many occasions that we can get
together as a family, but Thanksgiving
and Christmas are those times and these
times are to be cherished. I wish each
and every tribal member a festive holiday
season filled with blessings and happiness.
The New Year means a lot of new dreams
and new achievements. I see nothing but
growth and prosperity for our tribe in the
New Year!
Following is a summary of my recent
activities and a brief summary of the
activities of the departments for which I
have oversight:
At the end of September, I attended
training on Developing Tribal Youth
Summer Camps and Programs. This
program provided solid information
on strategies for keeping the culture of
our tribe and community thriving for
generations through fun and positive
summer camps and youth programs.
Sessions were dedicated to team building,
leadership development, mentoring
programs, parental involvement, elder
involvement and much more. This
information is valuable and will be shared
with Cultural Preservation and the Youth
Camp.
On October 1st, I attended a Tribal SelfGovernance meeting in Washington, D.C.
This was my first self-governance meeting
and I attended the Department of Interior
sessions where various issues were
discussed by the Advisory Committee
representatives. I also attended a meeting
with Kenneth Reinfeld, BIA SelfGovernance, to discuss and provide insight
to the statewide
economic impact
of the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe.
On October 6, I
attended the Fall
Finance & Tribal
Economies
Conference
in
Minnesota.
This was an
impressive
conference that
was tailored to tribal finance and economic
issues. Sessions included investment
education, policies affecting tribes,
accounting, and economic development.
This was a great opportunity for tribes,
federal partners and professionals to share
knowledge and discuss needs.
Last major trip of the year!! Two of
my Cultural Preservation staff and I
attended the Tribal Nations Conference
in Columbus, Ohio. This conference is
hosted by the Ohio History Connection,
Ohio Department of Transportation and
Federal Highway Administration for
tribes who have interests and affiliations
with Ohio. The travel expenses for my
two staff members were fully covered
by these agencies. This conference
strengthens our partnerships with these
agencies and provides the opportunity to
bring tribes together with these agencies
to share information, ideas, and receive
updates. Some of the topics covered
during the conference were: the OHC
American Indian Policy and the proposed
implementation; update on the St. Clair’s
Defeat Traveling Exhibit; Scenic Byways
Tribal Nation Partnership; and ODOT
projects update.
The above are brief descriptions of the
training and conferences that I attended
during the past couple of months. The
remainder of my time is spent primarily
attending meetings, driving projects and
working with the staff in the departments
for which I have oversight.
Also, during my travels, I have made
efforts to meet or speak with AST tribal
members in states outside Oklahoma.
This is a practice that I will continue as
my schedule permits. As always, I am
available to meeting or speak with all
tribal members at any time.
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The above are brief descriptions of the training and conferences that I attended during the past
couple of months. The remainder of my time is spent primarily attending meetings, driving projects
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commitment to stand together in the in letting you know what is going on with
clinic in Little Axe for display.
dispute with Governor Stitt over the the tribe and the departments under the
compact. Tribal Leaders contend that the secretary’s oversight. I have been in office a
compact automatically renews and until little over month and am very appreciative
that is recognized by Governor Stitt, no for the opportunity to represent the tribe in
the best way possible. I plan on working
discussions will be held.
with each EC member to progress the
Quote: “If everyone is moving forward tribe, I truly believe this is a collaborative
together, then success takes care of itself.” effort and each EC member must work
together for the betterment of the tribe.
As always if you have any questions or
concerns my office is always open, or I
SPECIAL NOTICE: Meredith Wahpekeche, Ken Blanchard and I are working together on a will make time to discuss any issues that
need to be communicated. Please contact
community project to distribute sacks of potatoes to the general community. This will occur
at the Little Axe Community Center located at 168th & Hiway 9 on December 14.
me by email ezrad@astribe.com or cell
Distribution will start at 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.
405-432-0733.
Respectfully,
Ezra M. DeLodge, MBA
Cultural Preservation.

Secretary’s
REPORT

Cultural
Preservation. has been extra active
The
CP Department
during the month of November, Native
The CP Department has been extra active during the month of November, Native American
American
Heritage
Many
classes
Heritage Month.
ManyMonth.
classes and
events
were scheduled for this special month, and I hope that tribal
and
events
were
scheduled
for
this
special
members were able to participate and enjoy
these scheduled events.
month, and I hope that tribal members
special
note, the Veterans’
Gourdthese
Dance was a huge success and the dance was well attended
were Of
able
to participate
and enjoy
for
the
honoring
of
our
veterans.
Thanks
to
the CP staff for a job well done and a special thank you to
scheduled events.
Michael Deer
for
being
our
MC
at
this
event.
Of special note, the Veterans’
Gourd Dance was a huge success and the
dance was well attended for the honoring
of our veterans. Thanks to the CP staff for
a job well done and a special thank you
to Michael Deer for being our MC at this
2
event.
Cultural Presentation has, once again,
been invited to participate in the Red Earth
Treefest. As always, we are delighted to
participate in these projects that promote
our tribe. Last year 18 tribes participated.
CP staff will be decorating the AST tree
the first of December. The event has a
new location this year which is the Student
Center on the campus of OSU/OKC. This
is a new audience of nearly 7,000 students
who will see our tree.
Human Resources.
The Human Resource Department has been
hard at work on wrapping up several major
projects. The staff has recently completed

the Open Enrollment for all employee
benefits as well as 401K enrollments.
Enrollments were a success and, compared
with last year, the department reports a 4%
increase in participation.
In addition, the department is preparing
for the annual Service Awards that will be
held in December this year. These awards
recognize employees’ dedication and
commitment to the organization. This
year, we are introducing the AST service QUALIFICATIONS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS
pin! The pin design uses the tribal emblem
with inlaid, red semi-precious stones for
(a) A Committee Member may be a member of the Tribe.
each five years of service. Employees also
receive a gift from the tribe recognizing
(b) No person shall be barred from serving on the committee
their respective length of service.

FOSTER CARE LICENSING COMMITTEE

because s/he is an employee, or operates a Foster Home
under a State or Tribal license.

(c)

Each Committee Member shall be at least eighteen (18) years

In the upcoming month, the department
of age and legally capable of entering into a binding contract.
is focusing on working with supervisors
to complete the annual Performance
Management and Evaluations.
This (d) No person who has been convicted of a felony or other crime
assists each supervisor in outlining their
involving embezzlement, fraud or moral turpitude shall serve
employee’s performance and showcases
on the Foster Care Licensing Committee. As of May 30th 2001,
their employee’s successes while also
background checks will be necessary for each new and/or
highlighting areas where they can improve.
reappointed existing committee member.
The information provides valuable insight
for employees to continue to grow inside
the organization. It also allows supervisors (e) Each Committee Member shall take an oath to support and
defend the constitution, rules and regulations of the Absentee
the ability to see where additional training
may be needed so that retention rates can
Shawnee Tribe.
increase.
Assisted Living Action Committee
(f) It is strongly recommended each Committee Member complete
(ALA).
the application process to become an Emergency Protective
The ALA Committee held its first
Foster Home and therefore be licensed through the Tribe.
community meeting on November 15 to
discuss the results of the feasibility study.
Applicants can apply by picking up the application with your
More details are presented under a separate
article in this month’s newspaper.
letter of intent at the Secretary’s office.
Gaming Commission
I continue to work with the Gaming

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Tribal News

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AST ASSISTED LIVING CENTER

COMMUNITY MEETING

On Friday, Nov. 15th, a community
meeting was held to discuss the AST
Assisted Living Center. The AST Assisted
Living Center Action Team is composed
of volunteers and includes the following
members: Representative Atheda Fletcher,
Sandra Vaughn (AST member), Jim
Robertson (AST Member), Betty Watson
(AST Member), Victor Flores (AST Office
of the Governor), Mark Rogers (AST
Health System) and Sherry Drywater (AST
Housing Authority). The meeting included
a review of the market and feasibility report,
a discussion on the funding source for the
potential project, and a spirited question and
answer conversation. The assisted living
center concept has been a topic of dialogue
in the AST community for over many
decades. Great ideas, concepts and plans
have been proposed in the past. But sadly,
none have come to fruition. The action team
has gone through multiple renditions and
plans that were worked on over the years.
The priorities that the action committee
identified were: #1. Feasibility to Complete
Project, #2. Advantageous Funding Source,
and #3. Creation of a Tribal Community
Surrounding Elders.
The market study for the proposed project
showed a need in the community. The
feasibility study also showed a positive
cash flow potential after year 2, which is a
strong indication of success. The potential
and sought after funding source is the
USDA Direct & Guaranteed Loan which
would include a 30 year fixed loan at 3%
for a potential project cost of $10.9M. The
recommendations from the study showed a
50 bed facility inclusive of Assisted Living
bed and Memory Care beds. The potential
location identified for the Assisted Living
Center and future tribal community is the
33 Acres on Benson Rd., near Tecumseh

Lake. Results of the market and feasibility
study were distributed. Please contact
Representative Atheda Fletcher if you
would like a copy.
A special thank you goes out to all
tribal members that attended to be part
of the conversation! There were great
suggestions and lively conversation on
the presented project. The action team
welcomed all suggestions and greatly
appreciated the thoughtful discussions.
While an “AST ONLY” Assisted Living
Center would be ideal, the action team
identified that it would not be financially
feasible. Additionally, a free model was
also deemed unaffordable. There were
multiple conversations on sliding scale
and potential tribal supplemental options
for AST members.
This community meeting is one of many
to come as the committee hopes the
support of this project moves it from
vision to action and hopefully soon, into
a much needed reality. The next steps
for the action team is to provide another
community meeting that addresses the
overall site plan, inclusive of independent
living, healthcare, community center
and other community site options.
The action team will also be hard at
work on architectural renderings and
an environmental assessment for the
members to review. The action team feels
that the proposed assisted living center
project is a great economic development
opportunity that will not only provide
high-quality and culturally sensitive care
to our elders in need, but will also provide
a positive cash flow and a sustainable
model for many years to come. The action
team hopes to have another community
meeting in the first quarter of 2020 to keep
the members updated on the progress.

December 2019

This December, it is all about the
cars, trucks, and more cars!

Two new vehicles were delivered to each
casino for our December giveaways.
Our giveaway vehicles are a Dodge
Charger at the Shawnee location, and a
Dodge Laramie Longhorn at the Norman
location.
The Laramie Longhorn drawing is
December 28th at 10:30pm. Participants
may earn entries daily; receive bonus
entries in the mail; win a Saturday hot
seat; and, get one free entry every day just
by visiting the casino.
The Dodge Charger is on display in
Shawnee. It will be given away on
December 31st at 10:30pm. Currently
you may win entries through Friday and
Saturday hot seats, bonus mailer entries,
and earn entries by playing with your
ThunderCard. By far, the easiest way to
get an entry for either vehicle is to just ask
for one at Player’s Club each day you visit
the casino!
On Saturday, November 2nd, our annual

fall car show yielded participation of 151
remarkable vehicles!
The front parking lot was filled with
old cars such as Model T’s, roadsters,
convertibles, and a slew of 1980-90’s
Corvettes and Camaros.
Car enthusiast were able to enter their
vehicle, judge a category outside of their
own, win a trophy for top of their class,
and were eligible for the $1,800.00 cash
door prizes.
Also at the car show, Little Axe High
School Cheer sold 50/50 drawing tickets to
benefit Absentee Shawnee Tribal member
and leukemia patient, Rachel Scott.
The cheer squad did a brilliant job helping
out one of their own cheerleaders; and car
participants were generous in their raffle
donations to the Scott family.

Education

December 2019

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AST Veteran’s
Association Represented
at Annual Norman
Veteran’s Day Parade
The AST Veteran’s Association came
out for the Annual Veteran’s Day
Parade in Norman at the OU Campus
and surrounding area for Veteran’s
Day. The 2019 Norman Veterans
Day Parade was held on November
10th at the OU Stephenson Research
Center and finished at the Veterans
Memorial at Reaves Park. After the
parade, a ceremony took place at the
park honoring all Veterans and other
prominent Veteran figures at the event.
The annual parade is sponsored by the
Norman Veterans Committee, a group

of volunteers dedicated to honoring
all veterans. Supporters and Veterans
on the AST Veteran’s Float were
Governor John Johnson (representing
his son as a special honored guest of
the AST Veteran’s Association who
is also currently serving on active
duty in the US Army as a Senior Field
Grade Officer, Orthopedic Surgeon,
and Airborne Army Ranger), Danielle
Voyles, David Voyles, Elaine Brown,
Payton and Michelle Wollenzin, Twila
Parker, Walther Larney, Jacob Sexton,
and Mark Rogers.
Pictured is Jason Spybuck, AST Veteran (Jimmy Spybuck’s son, who is also a Veteran), and AST
Veteran Association Commander Jason Bender).

The Annual VA Pow Wow took place on 15 November at the OKC Veteran’s
Administration. This event is held every year during the observance of Veteran’s
Day as part of a month long celebration of veterans. The Native American powwow attracts tribal members and Veterans from all across the United States every
year, and continues to grow in size. Volunteers provided veterans a free traditional
meal, a handpainted gift, and information on benefits and disability evaluations.

FROM THE ELECTION COMMISSION:

The Filing Period for Elective Office in 2020.
A tribal member may file for office, January 1 to January 10 (excluding
weekends and holidays.) Hours to file are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Potential candidates please consult the Election
Ordinance for the procedures and qualifications when running for elective
office.
The following positions will be open for the Elections to be held in 2020.

December 2019 – Scheduled Closings

Dates Closed:

Time(s)
Closed:

Term
Four (4) Years
Four (4) Years
Four (4) Years

Locations:

Wed., Dec.4th
(1 Wed of Month)

Noon
to 5 PM

All AST Health facilities CLOSED
-Shawnee Clinic OPEN at 5 PM until 8 PM (last patient at 7:30 PM).
-PlusCare OPEN at 5 PM until 8 PM (last patient at 7:30 PM).

Mon., Dec.23rd
(Christmas Holiday)

All Day

All AST Health facilities CLOSED
-PlusCare OPEN at 9 AM until 5 PM (last patient at 4:30 PM).

Tues., Dec. 24th
(Christmas Eve)

All Day

All AST Health facilities CLOSED

Wed., Dec. 25th
(Christmas Day)

All Day

ALL AST Health facilities CLOSED

Tues., Dec. 31st
(New Year’s Eve)

5 PM Closing

st

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Position
Filing Fees
Lt. Governor
$590.00
Tribal Treasurer
$590.00
Tribal Representative
$590.00

All AST Health facilities CLOSED at 5PM

*In the event of a predicted severe weather forecast, please call ahead for possible health system closure or delay:
Little Axe Health Center at (405) 447-0300, Shawnee Clinic at (405) 878-5850, or PlusCare at (405) 447-0477
**Health closures/delays are posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Facebook wall “Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health”,
Twitter @ ASThealth & on ASTHS website at www.asthealth.org

ELECTION COMMISSION
Position
Filing Fees
Term
Commission Member #1
$174.00
Two (2) Years (unexpired)
Commission Member #2
$215.00
Three (3) Years

Disclaimer: This election may be affected by pending litigation. Any
required changes will be published in the newspaper as soon as
possible.

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Tribal Departments

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Help Wanted

Warehouse Receiver 2025 S. Gordon
Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801
ICW Director 2025 S. Gordon Cooper
Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801
Housekeeper 2025 S. Gordon Cooper
Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801
Finance Administrative Assistant 2025
S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK
OEH/Environmental Director 2025 S.
Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801
Office Assistant 2025 S. Gordon Cooper
Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801
Office Assistant AST Building Blocks
III 16051 Little Axe Dr. Norman, OK
Administrative Assistant 2025 S.
Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801
Surveillance Operator x4 AST Gaming
Commission 15700 E. Hwy 9 Norman,
Oklahoma 73026
Food Prep Assistant Building Blocks III
16051 Little Axe Dr. Norman, OK 73026
RN Case Manager - Home Health
Little Axe Health Center
15951 Little Axe Dr. Norman, OK 73026
ICW/PSSF Worker 2025 S. Gordon
Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801

December 2019

Patrol Officer 2025 S. Gordon Cooper
Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801
Child Care Development Fund
Assistant 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
Enrollment File Clerk 2025 S. Gordon
Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801
Desktop Support Analyst Little Axe
Health Center 15951 Little Axe Dr.
Norman, OK 73026
Master Teacher AST Building Blocks
III 16051 Little Axe Dr. Norman, OK
Security Guard Little Axe Health Center
15951 Little Axe Dr. Norman, OK 73026
Dental Assistant Little Axe Health
Center 15951 Little Axe Dr. Norman, OK
Grant Writer 2025 S. Gordon Cooper
Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801
Desktop Support Analyst 2025 S.
Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801

Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s
Building Blocks III Child Development Center
At the Building Blocks located in
Norman we currently have 31 children
and 3 with expected start dates. We
currently have 18 staff members and we
are in the process of setting up interviews
for more. We do currently have 18
children on our waiting list with hopes to
enroll them all as soon as possible. We are
currently hiring for multiple positions. If
you are interested in becoming a team
member with us please visit our website
at astribe.com, or you can receive a paper
application at our location. We do ask all
applications be turned in at H.R. on the
Shawnee Tribal Complex.
We have been very busy making
improvements to our center these last
few months. With the help of the OEH

department and the Executive Committee
we are able to move forward with plans.
We celebrated our Thanksgiving Dinner
on Friday the 15th with all our families at
the resource center. We had a full house
of close to 100 attending. We enjoyed
the bonding time all together, sharing
stories, and of course all the wonderful
food. Our Thanksgiving dinner was
prepared, hosted by, and cleaned up by
our Building Blocks staff. This is the
largest event we host every year and
it wouldn’t be possible without our
amazing team members. We would like
to thank everyone for their support and
are looking forward to our Christmas
Program on Friday December 13th at
6:30pm.

IT Network Administrator 2025 S.
Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801
Grant Accountant 2025 S. Gordon
Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801
Master Teacher 2025 S. Gordon Cooper
Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801
Floater 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801

A complete list of opportunities, detailed information and a downloadable application
are available at www.astribe.com/employment. Applications can also be picked up at
the Human Resources Department located at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex,
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK.
SEND COMPLETED APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES TO email: HR@astribe.com
fax: 405-273-2710 or mail to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe-HR Department 2025 South
Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801

ASEDA ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the position is to provide high-level administrative support by
conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests and
performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors,
arranging conference calls and scheduling meetings.

RESPONSIBILITIES
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Manage and maintain ASEDA Staff schedules and meetings.
Communicates with media on needs for public relations activities inclusive of
storylines, photo opportunities, etc.
Creates and implements community related activities for presentations, mailouts and other related informational needs.
Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other
documents, using word processing, spreadsheets, database, or presentation
software.
Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine
their significance and plan their distribution.
Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.
Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquires.
Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies and maintaining
records.
Traveling, on occasion, with and/for ASEDA Staff to various meetings.
Make travel arrangements for ASEDA Staff.
Other duties as assigned by ASEDA Staff.

EDUCTION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) and a minimum of two years of professional or
technical administrative experience in business or public administration or an
equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of
qualifying experience for year of the required education.
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have excellent
computer skills.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Native American Preference/EOE/Drug Free Workplace

ATTENTION
TRIBAL MEMBERS
WITH AST

HUNTING & FISHING
PERMITS!
The Tribe has entered into a lease agreement of the
Earlsboro Property. Hunting & Fishing will NOT be
permitted throughout the duration of the lease. Permit
holders will receive written notification when the lease
expires and hunting & fishing activities can resume.

December 2019

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AST
Behavioral
Health Grants
Happenings
It’s been a busy couple of months for
AST Behavioral Health grants (MSPI,
Native Connections, and Tribal Opioid
Response Grants). Our BH grants
cohosted their second annual Youth
Prevention Fair with AST Education
Department, visited Little Axe Schools
for Red Ribbon Week and presented
lifesaving trainings to community. Some
highlights included, Mr. Indian OU and
Miss Indian OU, as honored guests
during the Youth Prevention Fair, both
speaking on intersectionality issues,
mental health and suicide prevention.
Renowned motivational speaker and
youth outreach advocate, Chance Rush
spoke to Little Axe Schools during their
Red Ribbon Week. Our BH grants also
hosted ASIST suicide prevention and
Naloxone trainings.
These grants work collectively to teach
and bring awareness about the issues
American Indian/Alaskan Natives may
face, using influential campaigns to not
only empower Native youth but the
communities around them.

Photos submitted by Margo
Wahpekeche

NOTICE
CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE
STUDY GROUP (CCSG)
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Constitution
Committee Study Group has extended the
“Comment Period” for the draft constitution
until COB, Friday, December 13, 2019. The
draft constitution is available on the AST
website: www.astribe.com
Please submit your written comments with
the Article and Section citation to the
following address:
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
ATTN: CCSG
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801

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December 2019

Tribal News

December 2019

Tribal Victim Services (TVS) is
the NEWEST PROGRAM
Tribal Victim Services (TVS) is the
newest program for the Domestic
Violence Department. Tribal Victim
Services enhances services to victims of
elder abuse, by providing legal assistance
and case management services. We have
proudly partnered with the Oklahoma
Indian Legal Services (OILS) to provide
direct legal representation for anyone
over the age of 50 whose legal needs
are directly related the victimization of
elder abuse and includes such things as
protective orders, power of attorney,
divorce, and custody. Case Management
services are provided and include linking,
referring and advocating for victims
of elder abuse. As well as providing
culturally specific activities such as
talking circles, smudging and sweat
lodges to promote healing to individuals
who experience elder abuse, domestic
violence, sexual assault, childhood
sexual and physical abuse as well as to
those who are survivors of homicide. We
will be providing a support group that
uses culturally specific art techniques
to help promote healing. TVS will also
increase the communities understanding
of elder abuse victimizations along with
access to the services through outreach
and education.
Elder abuse is an intentional act, or failure
to act, by a caregiver or another person in
a relationship involving an expectation
of trust that causes or creates a risk of
harm to an older adult. There are five
types of abuse physical, sexual, financial,
emotional, and neglect. If you or anyone
you know is experiencing elder abuse
please reach out to Tribal Victim Services
for information or assistance (405) 2732888. You may also visit our webpage
located on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal
Website at www.astribe.com.

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you get the
next issue!
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being delivered...
make sure your address is
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of tribal news and information! Anyone needing to be
on the mailing list
Please Call!

Sherman Tiger
AST Media Director
405-598-1279
stiger@astribe.com

FDIC

Domestic violence is not
a Native American tradition.
Need to talk? Get free help by calling
1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483)
available daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CST.
Callers reaching out after hours may connect with the
National Domestic Violence Hotline by selecting option 1.

Trust. Speak. Heal. Together. | strongheartshelpline.org
This project is supported by Grant Number 90EV0426 from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Family and Youth
Services Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not
necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Courage

development as a n individual; how we
view the world and ourselves. We take
these experiences to heart, and then refer
to them as we go through a process of
reacting, acting and delivering when
faced with situations. A handful of these
experiences are truly significant enough
to leave an impact on our lives, whether
positive or negative, forming how we
think, feel, and react. It is safe to say my
experiences have had a hand in shaping
the person I am today. I felt like if I
could do this, then I could do just about
anything.
Being a part of my community,
celebrating my culture, taking pride in
my heritage, and being in leadership
positions has allowed me to feel
confident. As I mentioned, I have been
on the Oklahoma City Police Department
for 28 years. I was a Field
Training Officer (FTO), the Training
Sergeant for the Academy Classes,
and an instructor for Law Enforcement
Driver Training and Control Defensive
Tactics. I also became a member of the
Departments Honor Guard.
In April of 2005, I was promoted to
Lieutenant, my assignments as a first
line supervisor were Uniform Support a
the Airport, Santa FE Division, and Will
Rogers Division. While in patrol I was a
Field Training Supervisor and continued
to be an active member of the Honor
Guard. In July 2013, I was assigned to
the Office of Chief, in the Professional
Standards Unit.
In November of 2014, I was promoted
to Captain My promotion sent me back to
patrol at the Southwest Division. In June
of 2018, I was reassigned to my current
position in the Investigations Bureau/
Person Crimes. I currently oversee the
Robbery, Missing Persons, Offender
Registration, and Victims Services Units
in the Oklahoma City Police Department.

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December 2019

Tax Commission
Fiscal Year 2019 - YTD Tax Collections (through 10/31/2019)

State of Oklahoma recently passed a new law which requires drivers to carry current
certificates of registration in their vehicles and keep the tag when choosing to sell a
vehicle. This new law became effective as of July 1.

TAX COMMISSION
~ TAG AGENCY ~

NOW ACCEPTING

The new state law applies to ALL drivers, including those registered with the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe tag agency. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe tag office has always
encouraged tribal members to keep their vehicle registration in vehicles and when
selling, trading, etc. a vehicle to notify the tag office of such transaction and return the
tag to the office.

Credit/Debit
Effective May 1 2019, the tag
office will be accepting credit
and debit cards.
Please note: a convenience
fee of 2.75% will be added.

If you are in need of a duplicate registration or have any questions, please call or email
the tag office. Please call (405)275-4030 ext. 6237 or email us at tax@astribe.com.

NOTICE: The tag office will close at 4:00 pm on December 6, 2019.
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Taxes
A variety of tribal taxes are currently assessed and collected by the Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission to generate revenue used by
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe ("the Tribe") to benefit our Tribal Members. These tribal taxes, their due dates and reporting and payment
requirements are outlined below. If you have questions or need assistance with your tribal taxes, please contact the Absentee Shawnee
Tax Commission by phone or at the address found at the bottom of this document. You can also visit our website for more information.

Sales & Lodger's Tax

Application for Business License

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe levies a 6% Sales Tax on the gross receipts
of anyone engaging in business within the Tribe's jurisdiction, including
receipts from:

All businesses located within the Tribe's jurisdiction
must obtain a business license from the Tribe for a $100
fee. The Application for Business License, available
from the Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission, must be
renewed each year by January 1.

• Performing services

Come to the Cultural Preservation Building and have
your pictures scanned and handed right back to you.

Together we can make a
living history.
We would like to film our people’s history in their own words
and keep it here at the library for future generations to be able to
access, and learn from.

• Selling tangible personal property
• Leasing or renting tangible personal property, lodging or hotel rooms

Sales & Lodger's Tax Reporting,
Payment & Penalties

• Admission fees to any place of recreation or entertainment

Severance Tax

The Sales & Lodger's Tax return must be submitted to
the Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission by the 15th of
the following month. For example, for gross receipts
collected from March 1-31, the tax return would be due
April 15. Businesses that fail to file and pay this tax on
time will be assessed 12% annual interest on the total
amount due, plus a penalty of 2% of the tax due per
month, up to a total of 12% of the total tax due.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe levies an 8% Severance Tax on the gross
market value of all oil and gas products severed from the land within the
Tribe's jurisdiction. The tax is not levied upon any Indian royalty payments.

Designation of Agent Form

An additional 5% Lodger's Tax is imposed on gross taxable rental receipts
from hotels, motels, resorts, lodging houses, or other premises occupied for
fewer than 30 days. Both Sales and Lodger's Taxes may be passed on
to consumers.

A person responsible for meeting all obligations of the
Severance Tax, including reporting and payment of the
assessed tax, must be designated in writing.
The necessary Designation of Agent Form is available
from the Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission.

To calculate the Severance Tax, you must first calculate the volume of
oil and gas products separately, as outlined in the table below. Multiply the
total volume of each by their gross market value, then subtract any allowable
Indian Royalty Deduction to arrive at the total taxable amount. Multiply the
total taxable amount by 8% to arrive at the amount of tax due.

(

Total
Product
Volume

x
Total
Taxable
Amount

Gross
Market
Value

x

)8%

Indian
Royalty
Deduction

=

=

Total
Taxable
Amount

Severance Tax Reporting & Payment
Reporting and Payment of the Severance Tax to the
Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission is due within 45
days following the end of the calendar month in which
the taxable product was severed. For example, if taxable
products were severed in March, the tax return and
payment would be due by no later than May 15.

Total
Severance
Tax Due

How to Calculate Total Oil Volume

How to Calculate Total Gas Volume

The total volume of severed oil taxable products—before any deductions are
taken for processing, transportation, industry-standard shrinkage, etc.—is
measured either according to current contracts of sale between the operator/
producer and the purchaser; or in barrels of 42 U.S. gallons of 231 cubic inches
per gallon, at a temperature of 60° F, per U.S. Geological Survey regulations.

The total volume of severed gas taxable products is measured at
the wellhead—before any deductions are taken for processing,
transportation, industry-standard shrinkage, etc.—in units of
1,000 cubic feet (MCF) and corrected to standard temperature
and pressure, per U.S. Geological Survey regulations.

Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission

For more information

Casey Wilson 405-275-4030 ext. 6416
email: cwilson@astribe.com

2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive | Shawnee, OK 74801
P: 800.256.3341 or 405.275.4030 | F: 405.214.4225

Office Hours and Website
Rev. March 2019
Page 1 of 2

Monday-Friday, 8 am - 12 pm; 1 pm -5 pm
www.astribe.com/tax-commission-and-tag

December 2019

Community

ATTENTION

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Executive Committee

Governor John Johnson Lt. Governor Ken Blanchard Secretary Ezra DeLodge Treasurer Phillip Ellis

Rep. Atheda Fletcher

Convenience Store
Absentee Plaza Project
At this time I feel this project is a bad move for the Tribe, in the first place the Convenience
Store is operating in the RED, and it still owes the Tribe back from all the money we paid
to bail it out from all the fraud going on and what happened to the criminal charges that
was to be filed?
We don’t need to tie up 2.5 Million dollars in order to get a loan from a bank that will
place a $20,000. monthly loan payment on the Tribe.

Little Axe Clinic into
Trust Land
It time that we put the Little Axe Clinic
land into trust and the empty lot just west
of the day care. Stop paying taxes when
the Tribe doesn’t need to. We have the
means, money and people to make this
happen. Just how much are the taxes
the Tribe is needlessly paying? The
empty lot could be used for Eye Glasses
and after hours, Plus Care, not in the Absentee Plaza Project.

Land Purchase (Use of both Trust & Non-Trust Money)
Regardless where the funds come from, the General Council should be informed
about ALL land transactions or building purchases you make, you need to be more
transparent. Why are we buying property at HY 9 & 168th Street, in Norman? How
much is it going to cost the Tribe and what’s the purpose?

Proposed Constitution Draft
Please take time to read what is proposed as it gives us, the General Council, checks
and balances” of our government that is missing in our present Constitution. The present
Constitution gives the five elected Executive Committee members, complete power
over the executive and legislative actions without input from the General Council.
The new Constitution separates the legislative power to six Legislators, who will
represent six designated areas. 2 from the Shawnee area, 2 from the Little Axe area,
and 2 at large who will represent the AST members who live outside the Oklahoma
service area and outside States, who do not receive services or benefits from our
Tribe. In addition, we will have a Tribal Administrator (CEO) and Chief Financial
Officer (CFO) both staff positions who have qualifications, education and experience
in their particular field. Presently, the five (5) elected Executive Committee members
have management and oversight of all tribal departments and in most cases have no
experience and knowledge or education to manage their particular department.
It is time for our Tribe to change the AST Government to be run like a Government,
to be more profitable and provide better representation for all our tribal members and
provide services and benefits for all! It is the Shawnee way to provide for all.
~Paid for by Michael Harjo

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Cultural Preservation

December 2019

COLORING CONTEST

As of August 2019 Advertising Rates/Placement have
changed for the Absentee Shawnee Newsletter.
The paper is no longer able to continue with free
advertising space.
Thank you! Your continued support and
understanding is a valuable assest!

Sherman Tiger
AST Media Director
stiger@astribe.com
405-598-1279

Community

December 2019

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Title VI

We wish you a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year!!!
December 7, Pearl Harbor Remembrance
Day
December 23-25, 2019 AST Complex
will be closed – No lunch will be served or
delivered
December 26th and 27th, Title VI will be
closed for cleaning- Homebound will get
there meals on December 20th.
Any concerns or questions pleas
e feel free to contact us at 405-275-4030 ext
6227
As winter approaches- check on your loved
ones- make sure they have heat and water
and lotion because you know we be ashy
during the winter months!!! Be safe, smart,
buckle up, keep your phone charged up.
Absentee Shawnee Tribe – Severe Weather
Policy effective December 2013 states:

2. PROVISIONS
a. Prior to normal starting time it will be
announced on one of the local television or
radio channels that the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe is open and/or closed based on weather
severity. The Governor, and/or designee,
will report to these channels: Channel 4,
5, 9, Fox 25; Radio- KTOK 1000; KOCK
1520 AM. Formerly the policy has been that
when schools in Little Axe and Shawnee are
closed then employees would be allowed
administrative leave. This policy seeks to
clarify on procedures and gives the decision
making process back to the Tribe.
b. On days when weather conditions worsen
as the day progresses, the Governor or
another Member of the Executive Committee
may decide to close early. In such cases, a
decision and an announcement will be made
through email to all employees

Looking for Foster Parents

ELDERS COUNCIL CHRISTMAS BASKETS

APPLICATION FORM
Qualifications:
1) Must be Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member
2) Must be 50 years old or above
3) Must reside within the counties of Pottawatomie, Cleveland,
Lincoln or Oklahoma
NAME: _____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________________________________
NOMINATED BY: _____________________________________________________
REASON:

□ Nursing Home □ Home bound □ No transportation □ Health issues

□ Other: Describe (be specific) ____________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Submit application no later than NOVEMBER 29, 2019
Mail Application to: AST Elders Council
2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
Alternative:

Drop-Off application at the Tribal Complex Building #1, Receptionist

_________________________________________________________________________________
Office use only:

“SHARE YOUR HEART,
SHARE YOUR HOME”

AST ICW is looking for those who have a loving
heart to become foster parents. If you are
interested in becoming a foster parent please
contact AST ICW at 405-395-4490 for more
information

Date received: _______________________ Received by: ____________________________
Delivered by: ________________________Date of delivery: __________________________

2019 Programs

Absentee Shawnee Housing

• Low Rent Housing
• Lease to Own Housing
• $5,000 Down Payment & Closing Assistance
- AST Members ONLY
• College Housing Rental Assistance
• Over Income Rental Housing
• Home Rehab Assistance
- AST Members ONLY

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Health

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December 2019

Food Safety around the HOLIDAYS
The holidays are a great time to come together with friends and family and enjoy lots of delicious food! Avoid
having a something wonderful turn into something terrible by following a few food safety tips.

1. Wash your hands thoroughly 2. Cook food to safe temperatures: 4. Reheat
and often: Before, during
and after prepping food, after
handling raw meat or eggs,
before eating, after using the
restrooms and any other time
you touch a surface that could be
contaminated with germs.

Poultry (turkey, chicken, etc)
165oF, Ground beef 160oF, Pork
145oF, Steak 145oF, Fish 145oF.

3. Keep food out of the “Danger
Zone”: Keep food hot or cold
after cooking. Refrigerate or
freeze food within 2 hours.

PURCHASED REFERRED CARE NEWS

The AST Purchased Referred Care
Team is here to assist you.
Please follow the PRC guidelines. Keep a copy on hand and update your information.
To update your patient information, please see patient registration.
EMERGENCY AND URGENT
CARE SERVICES

SHAWNEE CLINIC
PURCHASED REFERRED
CARE
HAS MOVED.
We are now located in
SHAWNEE CLINIC (BLDG. 17)
Our phone numbers have NOT changed.

PRC for a currently enrolled AST citizen who resides in the defined
catchment area and needs emergent or urgent care.
1. Call the On-Call nurse at 405.447.0300, option 9 for triage.
2. Notify PRC on the next business day or within 72 hours after your
ER visit. Notification does not assure authorization of payment.
However, if you do not notify PRC within 72 hours, your bills will not
be paid.
3. For AST citizens with no insurance, evidence must exist that your
visit was medically necessary. Medical priorities have been established
for determining which referrals can be authorized for payment.
4. For AST citizens with insurance, evidence must exist that a
third-party resource has made the determination such services
were “emergency care” or “urgent care.” Such evidence my include
payment from private insurance.
5. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a
copy to PRC. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Center
PRC office or the Shawnee Clinic PRC office.

PURCHASED REFERRED CARE
FOR AST CITIZENS
WITH INSURANCE

PURCHASED REFERRED CARE
FOR AST CITIZENS
WITHOUT INSURANCE

PRC for a currently enrolled AST citizen who resides in the defined
catchment area and has Medicare or private insurance.

PRC for a currently enrolled AST citizen who resides in the defined
catchment area and does not have insurance.

1. To complete existing PRC patient updates, please
visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe Health Center
or Shawnee Clinic during regular hours of operation.

1. You must apply for all resources available to you, such as: Medicaid, Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation,
auto insurance and other personal injury or liability coverage. PRC
staff and/or Patient Benefit Advocates can assist you with the
application process for alternate resources. Failure to exhaust
available or potentially available alternate resources may result in
denial of payment.

For new AST tribal citizens, to become established for PRC services, please make an appointment to see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee
Clinic during regular hours of operation.
2. Notify PRC at least 48 hours prior to appointment date for a
Coordination of Benefits (COB) to be sent to the provider.
3. Inform provider/health facility that AST PRC is a secondary payer/
payer of last resort.
4. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide
a copy to PRC. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health
Center or Shawnee Clinic.

EASY ACCESS
Purchased Referred Care is conveniently located
in Little Axe Health Center and in
Shawnee Clinic, Building 17.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
Closed on Holidays
All facilities closed the first Wednesday of the month from Noon to 5pm.

2. To complete existing PRC patient updates, please visit Patient
Registration at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee
Clinic during regular hours of operation.
For new AST tribal citizens, to become established for PRC services, please make an appointment to see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee
Clinic during regular hours of operation.
3. You must utilize the services provided within AST health clinics
prior to being referred out.
4. Referrals for outside services must be sent to PRC. Services must
be medically approved by an AST Health provider and/or CMMR
Committee.
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 PRC. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health
Center or Shawnee Clinic.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

BILLING & PAYMENT INQUIRIES
Little Axe Health Center & Shawnee Clinic

REFERRAL MANAGEMENT
Little Axe Health Center

REFERRAL MANAGEMENT
Shawnee Clinic

Glendine Blanchard, PRC Director
Darla Gatzman, PRC Specialist
Lena Carroll, Claims Processor
Jennifer Wells, PRC Technician
Kareena Deere, File Clerk

Debi Sloat, PRC Deputy Director/RN
April Parton, PRC Health Specialist/LPN
Jayne Werst, PRC Specialist, Medicaid Patients
Melinda Ferrell, PRC Specialist

Flo Mann, PRC Specialist, AST Patients/LPN
Laurie Webber, PRC Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN
Carrie Stanley, PRC Specialist, Medicaid patients/
Medical Assistant

LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER PRC

SHAWNEE CLINIC PRC

405.701.7951 (Please follow voice prompts)
405.447.0300 (Secondary)

405.878.5850 (Primary)
405.878.4702 (Secondary)

HEALTH SYSTEM

Leftovers completely:
Leftover food should be reheated to
165oF before consuming.

5. Keep

foods separate: Cross
contamination can occur at any step
of food handling. Keep raw meats
separate and ensure any liquids from
raw meats do not come into contact
with other foods.

Visit this website: http://www.fightbac.
org/winter/safe-holiday-meal-tips-andplanning/ For more information, helpful
hints and tips and recipes! Have a fun
and SAFE holiday weekend!
Article submitted by AST Public Health

December 2019

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Hackbarth, Riley Rain
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Hall, Sarah Jean
Harjo, Laketa Kaye
Hartley, Carolyn Curtis
Harvey, Lisa Michelle
Harvey, Nevaeh Nicole
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Hawk, Jordyn Marie
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Haymond, J-Lynn Lanea
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Innis, Quanah Guy
Isaac, Frances Jane
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James, Constance Logan
James, Gregory Dale
Jantz, Evan Blake
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Johnson III, Fauster Calvin
Johnson Jr., Anthony David
Johnson, Brodie Wade
Johnson, Bryan Mack
Johnson, Camille Marie
Johnson, Fawntayne Catara
Johnson, George Benjamin
Johnson, James Christopher
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Johnson, Marlene Jane
Johnson, Steve Allen
Kaniatobe, Guy Willis
Kastl, Scott Christopher
Keith, Blake Garrett
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Kilmer, Sandra Lynn
Kishketon, Malaki Allen
Kisor II, Jesse Devon
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Lasarge, Susan Gail

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Little Axe, Slayer Dane
Little Axe, William Dennis
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Littlebear, Calvin
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Littlebear, Waleen Tenae
Littlecreek, Ronnie Joe
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Locke, Tristan Daniel
Logan, Glenda Sue
Longhorn Jr., Keith Warren
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Longhorn, Stuart Kyle
Longman Sr., Clyde Bennie
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Lopez, Ruby Ann
Lowe, Preston Gavin
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Mammen, Deann Marie
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Maxfield, Joseph Thad
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McCulloch III, Grant Howard
McGuffin, Vickie Ann
McGuire, Mary Ann Masquat
McKee, William Kirby Zakkariah
Medina, Sophia Katherine Lily
Megehee, Dakota Micheal
Merrell, Cass Adam
Merrell, Cruz David
Miller, Alicia Le Waine Edwards
Miller, Hollis Cade
Miller, Madilyn Neveah
Mills, Hanna Frances
Mitchell, Qiana Skye
Mizell, Janice Maria
Mooneyham, Andrea Gail
Moore, Alexander Lee
Morgan, John David
Morris III, John Gilbert
Morris, Cecilia Renee
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Neash, Nekkia Christine
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Health

December 2019

Greetings from ASEDA!
With a great number of on-going projects
in the works, over the course of the late
Summer and Fall we are seeing results
from several endeavors started months
ago. Here are some up-dates;
SBA 8A application for establishing
ASEDA as “Minority-owned” entity
submitted in October and awaiting SBA
approval.
Harrah vacant commercial offices (Smoke
Shop Bldg) – We have obtained a 5-year
lease with a clinic for a Doctors office to
open Jan. 1, 2020
Industrial Hemp; Department of
Agriculture is conducting testing on
our crop in the middle of November for
THC content. Crop harvest will follow
immediately.
Little Axe Health Commercial Plaza; All
party’s are working diligently to bring

this project to construction. We are
working with the Executive Committee
and all Tribal Leaders and elected
officials to finalize financing and budget
requirements. We are all committed
to do everything in our power to get
construction under-way, and make this
dream a reality!
Manufacturing Opportunity’s; Program
Manager David Deer and I are currently
reviewing manufacturing opportunity’s
in engineered wood products, as well
as Industrial Hemp bi-products and
marketing.
We are awaiting word on two very
important grants that we have applied for.
One would be to conduct a professional
review of ASEDA properties to determine
“best use”. The other would be to establish
ASEDA and AST as a “Cluster” location
for economic activity for Industrial
Hemp cultivation, marketing, research
and development. Stay-tuned!

ASEDA Board Members Needed
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is looking for a tribal member to fill one (1) vacant seat on the Absentee
Shawnee Economic Development Authority, Inc. Board of Directors. Interested tribal members may
submit a letter of interest, cover letter and resume by mail to the Secretary’s Office of the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe – 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, Ok 74801. Documents may also be submitted
by email to ezrad@astribe.com. For additional information or questions contact the Secretary’s office
at (405) 275-4030.
Qualifications:
Tribal Member
•

Not employed with any entity of the tribe.

Professional Work Experience
•
•

Extensive leadership expertise in fields such as business, accounting, banking, finance or retail
merchandising.
Board experience preferred.

Education
•
•

Bachelors or Master’s Degree (preferred) in business or business related field.
Deep understanding of corporate governance and the role each member plays both individually
and corporately in a for-profit organization.

Clean Background Check
•
•

Cannot have any criminal convictions
Must be eligible for hire/re-hire with all Absentee Shawnee Tribal Entities (Tribal Gov., Health,
Casino, ASEDA, Housing, ect.).

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The Criminal Court Dockets
have moved from
2nd Wed. afternoons at 1:30pm
to 2nd Wed. mornings 9:00am.

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UNFORTUNATELY, WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT ONE PICTURE PER
BIRTHDAY PERSON, NOT PER BIRTHDAY WISH.

Lt. Governor Kenneth Blanchard. .6253
. 6253
Diane Ponkilla ..................................6267
.................................. 6267
................................
.........................................................6325
......................................................... 6325

Secretary Ezra DeLodge ................
................6289
6289
................................
.........................................................6275
......................................................... 6275

Representative

Treasurer

Lt. Governor

Governor John Johnson ............... 6308
......................................................... 6307
......................................................... 6269

Secretary

Governor

ABSENTEE
SHAWNEE
– Department
Extensions (405)
(405) 275
- 4030
Absentee
Shawnee
TribeTRIBE
- Department
Extensions
275-4030

Treasurer Phillip Ellis ...................6280
................... 6280
Victor Flores .....................................
.....................................6282
6282
Laikyn Roberts .................................6309
................................. 6309

Rep Atheda Fletcher ......................6239
...................... 6239
................................
.........................................................6240
......................................................... 6240

Receptionist

..................................................
................................
405-275-4030

ASEDA Director

Jeff Rabon ...............................................
................................
6335
David Deer................................
Deer ............................................... 6263

Attorney

Gary Pitchlynn ......................................... 6313

Court

Chelsea Cope .......................................... 6241
Lea Bettelyoun.........................................
Bettelyoun ......................................... 6260
Ashley Stanley ......................................... 6336

Cult. Preservation
Pres
/ Gift Shop

Merry Rodriguez - Gift Shop .................... 6310
Gift Shop ............................................
................................
6254
Devon Frazier (THPO)
(THPO).............................
............................. 6243
Ashley Brokeshoulder..............................
Brokeshoulder .............................. 6312
.................................................................
................................
6340
Kay Bemo ................................................
................................
6238
Andrea EllisEllis-Harrison
-Harrison (Director)
(Director)...............
............... 6245
Casey Wilson (Librarian) ......................... 6416

Dom.Violence/Family
Violence/Family Services

Finance

Jason Murdock.........................................6233
Jennifer Crenshaw ...................................6228
Sandra Burnett ........................................6294
Tracey Dickson ........................................6279
Kymberly Hazlett ......................................6250
Courtney Green .......................................
.......................................6300
6300
Holly Davis ...............................................
...............................................6265
6265
Colleen Longhorn.....................................6320
Longhorn.....................................6320
Jarett Geissler..........................................6385
Geissler ..........................................6385
Laina Martin .............................................6424
.............................................6424
Grants - Phyllis Wahahrockah-Tasi
Wahahrockah-Tasi........6338
........6338
Grants – MaryLu Kindblade ....................6283
....................6283
Grants – Kryste Carter ............................
............................6284
6284
Conf. Room..............................................6397
Room ..............................................6397

Human Resources

.................................................................6252
.................................................................
6252
Elizabeth Clark-Snow ..............................
..............................6296
6296
Casey Adams ..........................................6337
..........................................6337
Hailey Scroggins ......................................6222
......................................6222

ICW

Melissa Hill, Reagan Abbiss, Joslin MunfordMcDowell ................................................6375
................................................6375
Direct Line....................
Line .................... 395-4490 or 395-4491
.................................................................6376
.................................................................6376
Direct Line .................................... 395-4492
.................................................................6377
.................................................................6377
Direct Line........................................
Line ........................................ 395-4493

Kevin Kaseca ...........................................
...........................................6316
6316
Reta Harjo, Stephen Fife, Isaac Bettelyoun,
Duke Blanchard……………………………6249
Sheila Orphan, John Mann, Robert
Komacheet, Duke Blanchard,
Stacy Coon ..............................................
..............................................6331
6331

MISC

HELP DESK.............................................3100
DESK .............................................3100
Travis O’Dell ............................................6327
............................................6327
Donna Cody .............................................6402
.............................................6402
.................................................................6303
.................................................................6303
Rafael Rodriguez .....................................6329
.....................................6329
Kelly Chambers........................................6328
Chambers........................................6328

OEH

Education

Police Department

Tresha Spoon .......................................... 6242
Brandon Goodman .................................. 6255

Election Commission

Emily Longman ........................................ 6271

Enrollment

Fallon Jackson ......................................... 6288
Marla Massey .......................................... 6290

Misty Griffith ............................................ 6291
Amy Guffey ............................................. 6244
Tara Battise ............................................ 6281
Rebecca Kennedy ................................... 6410
Blake Wiggins ......................................... 6422
Lisa Camren
............................................ 6232
Camren............................................

Realty

Charlotte Valero (Director) ...................... 6246
Cara Usrey (Probates) ............................ 6248
Taylor Carter ........................................... 6247
Gutierrez......................................
Yecica Gutierrez
...................................... 6420
Kimberlee Billie ....................................... 6235

Social Services

Annie Wilson (Director) ........................... 6311
Nancy Edwards ....................................... 6225

Tax Commission / Tag

Alicia Engler ........................................... .6257
6257
................................................................ 6237
Shelby White ........................................... 6258
Pringle........................................
Michael Pringle
........................................ 6286

Title VI

Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ............ 6227
Lula Bettelyoun, Donna Butler, Robert
Schoolfield, Ted Watson, Cindy Carpenter
................................................................ 6270

Other Extensions

Maintenance

Melissa Lopez..........................................
Lopez .......................................... 6333
Leslie Harris ............................................. 6326
Sherry Clem ............................................. 6224
Bryisha Payne ......................................... 6315
DV Advocate............................................
Advocate ............................................ 6226
Taylor
aylor Wills ..............................................
................................
6293
Lacey Carey ............................................ 6298

Procurement

.................................................................6223
.................................................................6223
Jarrod Lloyd .............................................6229
.............................................6229
Devin Leitka .............................................6299
.............................................6299
Kyra Underwood ......................................6398
......................................6398
Rebecca Diven.........................................6230
Diven.........................................6230

........................................ 275-3200 /275-3432
Brad Gaylord (Chief) ................................ 6302
Jason Brinker ...........................................6259
Linda Day .................................................6261
James Woolbright ....................................6276
.................................................................6266
Steven Crisp ............................................6262
Jason Holasek .........................................6268
Patrol Room .............................................6278

Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm....................................
Rm. ................................... 2009
Bldg. 1 Break Rm .................................... 6305
Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. ........................... 6330
Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. ............................. 6311
Finance Conference Rm ......................... 6236

Other Entities & Toll Free

All Nations Bank...............................
Bank ............................... 273-0202
0202
ASEDA ............................................. 878-6782
6782
3341
Toll Free .................................1-800-256-3341
................................. 1-800-256-3341
Corner.................................
3372
Brendle Corner
................................. 447-3372
Blake Goodman EDU
0633
Building Blocks, Rebecca Jones ..... 878-0633
Elizabeth Crawford, Briana Ponkilla
Axe)...........
2710
Building Blocks III (Little Axe)
........... 360-2710
1050
Housing ............................................ 273-1050
1468
Human Resources ........................... 275-1468
1279
Media - Sherman Tiger .................... 598-1279
4235
OEH/OEP ......................................... 214-4235
9270
Thunderbird Casino NRM ................ 360-9270
2679
Shawnee Casino .............................. 273-2679
0668
Tribal Store (Little Axe) .................... 364-0668

Little Axe Clinic

Clinic - Medical ................................. 447-0300
0300
L.A.Plus Care ................................... 447-0477
0477
Dental Clinic ..................................... 307-9704
307 9704
Diabetes ........................................... 360-0698
Pharmacy ......................................... 292-9530
Resource Center .............................. 364-7298
Chrissy Wiens - PA Specialist
Buster Bread - Fitness Manager

Shawnee Clinic

Clinic (Bldg. 17) ................................ 878-5850
Pharmacy ......................................... 878-5859
Toll free .................................. 1-866-742-4977
Rhonda Kaseca................................ 878-4702

* * * * * EMERGENCY NUMBERS * * * * *
911

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE.......................................
HEARTLINE EMERGENCY......................................... 211

Police, Fire, Ambulance
State of Oklahoma

TRIBAL POLICE ......................................................... 405-275-3200

Absentee Shawnee

TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGER............................ 405-740-1562 (Cell) Absentee Shawnee
SHERIFF..................................................................... 405-273-1727

Pottawatomie County

CITY POLICE.............................................................. 405-273-2121
CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT......................... 405-273-5272
COUNTY HEALTH DEPT........................................... 405-273-2157

Shawnee
Shawnee
Pottawatomie County

SHERIFF..................................................................... 405-701-8888
CITY POLICE............................................................. 405-321-1600
HEALTH DEPT........................................................... 405-749-1591

Cleveland County
Norman
Cleveland County

OG&E......................................................................... 405-272-9595
......................................................................... 800-522-6870
CANADIAN VALLEY.................................................. 405-382-3680
DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.................. 800-522-0206
HIGHWAY PATROL................................................... 405-425-4385

Report Power Outage
Power Outage
State of Oklahoma
Road Conditions

ROAD Conditions OKLAHOMA
844-465-4997 844-4OK-HWYS

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A31e3190c93ceba1a. Public record. Not legal advice.