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Executive Committee

Reports. . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Resolutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Employee of the Month . . . 7

YTD Tax Collections. . . . . 7

Education Department . . . 10

December Birthdays. . . 12-13

Horseshoe Bend. . . . . . 14-15

Health News. . . . . . . . . 16-20

Election Positions. . . . . . . 21

Title VI Menu. . . . . . . . . . 22

Raising the flags

L to R: Don Schulenberg, Richard Birdtail, Roy Charley, Esteline Schulenberg, David Little, Walter Larney

AST Veterans Day Recognition - November 10, 2011

Wayne Longhorn

U.S. Army

WWII Germany

Leah Bates & Lisa Botone

(Granddaughters)

Walter Larney receiving plaque from Gary Wabaunsee

U.S. Marine Corps

Vietnam

John Sloat

U.S. Army

101st Airborne

WWII

Korea

Lt. Governor Isaac Gibson, Jr. and

Representative Jeffrey Gibson

Executive Committee

GEORGE BLANCHARD

GOVERNOR

ISAAC GIBSON

LT. GOVERNOR

TERI REED

SECRETARY

JEFFREY GIBSON

REPRESENTATIVE

Governor’s

LT. GOvernor’s

Aho Tribal Members

At the first of the month Executive Committee members and staff

meet to discuss possibilities for

Tecumseh Square. Old ideas were

rehashed and some new ideas

were tossed around. I know it

seems like a long time coming but

there are still plans for Tecumseh

Square. Prior to reaching a final

decision we will let you know of

what our initial plans are and proceed from there.

On the 10th of November the

Tribal Health Department held an

event to honor Absentee Shawnee

Veteran’s. It was a very nice ceremony. Each Veteran received a

plaque then the Honor Guard was

presented a large plaque that will

hold the names of all AbsenteeShawnee Veteran’s, those that have

already served, those who are serving presently and those who will

someday serve our great country.

There was also a pre-construction

meeting, at the Brendle Corner site

held on November 4th. The Lieutenant Governor’s office, Indian

Reservation Roads, the Representatives office and the TERO Director were in attendance on the tribal

side. The engineering firm was

represented along with the Vice

President, Silver Star Construction were in attendance. Surveying and flagging lines had already

begun. The plans to turn ground

were noted to be within the next

seven (7) to ten (10) days. Due to

weather and other reasons no earth

has been turned. Other factions of

the project have been started/completed but are not visible as you

drive past. Very soon you will see

heavy equipment and major work

being completed. Silver Star’s

Vice President assured us that

once they were able to start with

the construction equipment, if the

weather held the project shouldn’t

take any longer than four (4) to

five (5) weeks.

The week of November 14th

this office and Indian Reservation Roads staff attended the 14th

National Tribal Transportation

Council’s conference. Safety is a

big issue with the Department of

Transportation and Federal Highway at this time. One of the big

topics was signage. I was proud to

announce that the Absentee Shawnee had just placed new signs at

the complex. We are still operating under the guidelines that were

passed eight (8) years ago (SAFETEA-LU). The federal guidelines

are being revised but the Oklahoma tribes are doing well under

SAFETEA-LU. We will have to

keep an eye on the revised legislation and make comments when

they are not favorable to non-reservation tribes.

Corner

Hope everyone got plenty to eat

for Thanksgiving.

I was glad to see the good turn-out

we had for our children’s Halloween party. Thanks to ALL departments for putting this party together for our children, thanks for the

candy, prizes, hot dogs, and drinks

you provided for the children.

Today we are getting ready for

Christmas for our children, putting

together a program they will enjoy.

At this time we are getting ready

for our employees Thanksgiving

appreciation dinner, we want to

thank our employees for their diligence and hard work they all do

for you all and this tribe.

My main concern as your Governor is to find ways to help all tribal

members in their time of need and

I’m always looking for funds to

help those in need of repair to their

homes and property.

Hope you and your families have

an enjoyable Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Ne yi wa,

Governor George Blanchard

KATHY DEERE

TREASURER

1. wash your hands

ka ke fe la ge yi

2. go to sleep

na pi lo

3. come let’s eat

pe yi lo

ka we fa ne pa

4. be still

no la we lo

5. quit doing that

ko li ge

6. stop crying

ko li ge we fi qa

7. come in

pe te fi lo

8. how are you doing

hi ke ho wa se

li si mi mo

9. I am fine

ta pe ne ho wa se

li si mi mo

10. I’m glad to see you

ne ho we se la pe wi

ya no li

11. it is a good day

ho wa se ke se ke

12. Good Morning

ho wa se wi pi ne

Report

Thanksgiving will have passed by

the time you receive the newsletter

but I would like to wish all of you a

Merry Christmas and a happy new

year!

SECRETARY’s

to accomplish more than we could

alone. We have some tough decisions to consider for the coming

year and the decisions won’t be

easy. I feel that the current Executive Committee will face the chalBut when we looked at the number lenges and pull together to make

of potential applicants, we felt the the best decisions we can make in

numbers were too small. To com- guiding the direction of the tribe.

pensate for this, we included junior high school students in hopes I know that many of you have lost

that this would give us a broader loved ones this past year and it will

number of applicants to consider. be difficult to face the coming year

Our goal is to recognize students/ without them. My thoughts are

athletes that have gone above and with you and your families. To all

beyond in their performance and tribal members – I’m wishing you

to encourage them to strive for ex- and yours a joyful holiday season

cellence in the future. You can find and a new year blessed with health,

more information on this program happiness, and peace.

elsewhere in this newsletter in an

announcement by the Education Teri Reed – Secretary

Department. Applications will be teri@astribe.com

accepted January 1 to March 1, 405-275-4030 Ext 104

2012.

Elementary, Title VII Indian

Education: Currently there are

128 Native American students

attending school at Jefferson

Elementary (1st through 5th

grade). The Shawnee Indian

Education program goals are

to increase the student performance in the areas of Reading,

Writing, Science and Mathematics. I have volunteered

my time with Indian Education by coming to read Native

American stories to the 1st and

2nd grade students on the 3rd

Thursday of each month and

encourage the children to read

on their own. This small gesture will go a long way in influencing the children to want

to read.

Report

As this year comes to an end, I

would like to take this opportunity

to let you know that I am thankful for the opportunities I’ve had in

my new position here at the tribe.

I’ve had the opportunity to meet

more tribal members, I’ve made

some new friends, had a chance

to renew some old acquaintances,

found some relatives I didn’t know

I had, and I’ve had an opportunity to work with a great group of

people here at the tribe. Each is a

blessing.

I’ve tried to help everyone who

has come to me by doing whatever

I could to help them get the services they need. Sometimes it was

as simple as helping them to better

understand our programs, or clearing obstacles that they encountered. Sometimes I just listened to

them vent their frustrations over

the annoyances in their lives and

I tried to help them work through

their problems using the services

we have to offer. In a couple of instances, there was nothing I could

to do to help and this frustrated me.

I think of these instances often and

hope that the next time they call, I

will be able to help.

Our website improvement committee is making progress in redesigning the AST website. We are

working on a new design that incorporates elements of our history

and tradition that are important to

our tribe. Our goal is to design a

website that is easy to navigate to

find the information that is needed.

The new website should be online

by the end of the year.

The end of this year is a busy time

for everyone here at the complex

as we wrap up old projects and

make plans for next year. Budgets

are being prepared, annual audits

are getting scheduled, files and records are being closed out, and we

are preparing for a successful new

year.

The new clinic in Little Axe is progressing as planned and is scheduled to be open by the end of March

2012. We are planning to have our

spring general council meeting at

this location so that visitors will

have a chance to tour the facility

either before or after the meeting. I’m looking forward to the challenges and opportunities for our

I’m working with the Educa- tribe in the coming year. We need

tion Department on a project to to continue to improve the services

implement two new annual youth we offer and take advantage of opawards; AST Academic Stu- portunities for the advancement of

dent and Athlete Of The Year for our tribe. I would like to see us be

both a male and female student. more proactive and involved in deThe committee includes myself, veloping some strategic planning

Representative Gibson, Tresha for 5 to 10+ years down the road.

Spoon, Randy Edge, and Joseph I would also like to see us seek

Blanchard. We were originally out more opportunities to partner

looking at limiting the applicants with other tribes on some importo senior high school students only. tant initiatives which may allow us

TREASURER’s

Report

Happy Holidays Tribal Members,

Hope you have enjoyed your holidays with your family and friends.

Winter is here, so bundle up and

keep yourselves warm! 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

• Monthly Health Authority and

Li-Si-Wi-Nwi board meetings and monthly construction

meeting held at Shawnee Clinic conference room and the

Nabholz construction meeting

held at AST Resource Center

• 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 November Winner, Dos

Owings

• Reading to students at Jefferson

•

Monthly Redstone Investment

meeting and investments are

doing fine considering the economics.

American Indian Chamber

of Commerce of Oklahoma

(AICCO) meeting at Twin Hill

Golf & Country Club. This

organization is a great place to

network with other tribes and

businesses.

Attended The 2011 Red Feather Gala, Cox Convention Center, sponsored by Oklahoma

City Indian Clinic. Financial

Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder won a ticket at AICCO mtg

and couldn’t make it so I went

in his place. It was a Black/Red

Tie formal wear event. Governor, wife (Sue Blanchard), and

Beverly Felton also attended.

Great opportunity to meet with

other tribal officials, businesses, media, and the Honorable

Brad and Kim Henry who received a Pendleton and white

shawl with OKC Indian Clinic

logo printed on it.

Reviewing and analyzing new

budgets for 2012.

•

Our Indirect Cost Proposal

for 2012 has been signed and

mailed to the National Business Center for approval. 2011

rate was 21.98% and we expect

our rate to increase, but we will

have to wait and see. Just an

estimate, and this is based on

Li-Si-Wi-Nwi influx of activity when it opens first quarter

2012.

We have begun the Audit

Preparation for the 2011 Audit. March 2012 will be approximately the time set. All

the Tribe’s entities will be audited first and those will roll up

into the Tribe’s Government

wide financials: (ASEDA;

ASEDAFleet; AST Counseling

Services; Store; Harrah Smoke

Shop; and LA Restaurant; AllNations Bank; and Thunderbird Casino’s Locations 1 and

2). The Audit will include the

MD&A (Management Discussion and Analysis). This report gives a brief review and

explanation of Audit. An “unqualified” audit which when

compared to an educational

grading scale is an “A” and it

is our goal that the 2011 will be

just as good.

Economic Development Technical Assistance Grants: Had

a teleconference to discuss an

opportunity to apply for FY

2012 Economic Development

technical Assistance grant offered by Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (EED), U.S. Department

of Interior. We hope to apply

for this grant to foster more

economic activity and create

jobs within our tribal communities.

Attended the 15th Annual Veteran’s Day Pow Wow, Saturday, November 5, 2011, Had

great attendance.

Attended the Tinker InterTribal Native American Heritage luncheon on Wed, Nov 2,

2011, along with all of the Executive Committee Members.

Keynote speaker, Caroline

Willis, an Instructor of Kiowa

Language and Culture at the

University of Oklahoma. She

•

gave a wonderful speech about

the importance of keeping and

teaching your native language

and cultural traditional beliefs

to the young and old.

Absentee Shawnee Tribal

Health System, Executive Director, Gary Wabaunsee and

Wynona Coon were responsible for putting together an event

“Honoring our Veterans”, front

lawn, Bldg 1, AST Complex,

Thursday, November 10, 2011.

They gave out medals depicting all four branches of services and a wall of fame will be

displayed at the new Li-Si-WiNwi Health Facility.

Attended the Constitutional

Revision Committee on Saturday, November 13, 2011. If

anyone interested in working

on this committee, please attend next meeting, Sunday,

December 18, 2011, 2pm, AST

Resource center in Little Axe.

Grand Opening of Shawnee

Health Clinic on Wednesday,

November 30, 2011, 1-3pm.

Come look at the newly remodeled clinic and changes made.

This past year 2011 has been an

awesome, economically progressive time for the Absentee

Shawnees! We have started

various businesses, opened

ALLNations Bank, Shawnee Thunderbird #2 Casino,

ASEDAFleet, Absentee Shawnee Counseling Service in

OKC, lowered our blood quantum to 1/8th, enrolled members

have increased to 3477 as of

this writing, our Shawnee and

Little Axe clinics are providing

outstanding care and opening/

closing new hours to offer our

tribal members more and better

services, store and restaurant

has been going through much

improvements, Governor and

Tribal Member Mary Birdtail,

received AARP Elder of Year

awards, etc. Just to name a few

of the events and progression,

as we continue to grow in businesses and services.

FUTURE GOALS FOR 2012:

•

Being your elected official, I

•

want to continue to have accountability, communication,

working relationships that foster leadership development,

implementing new programs

and strategic planning for

2012.

Continue to search for grants

that can advance economic activity and create jobs within the

tribal communities through our

business arm Absentee Shawnee Economic Development

(ASEDA).

Continue to have clean audits.

For the past three years, we

have been given clean audits

and my goal is to continue this

into 2012.

Continue to work with Finance

Department to continue to increase revenue and reduce expenditures, but not to hinder

tribal member services.

Year 2012 looks to be a continued progression for our tribe

and the tribal members.

Sincere appreciation goes out 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!

Finance Deparment

December 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 been signed and mailed

to the National Business Center

for approval. Our rate is up from

17.74% for 2010 to 21.98% for

2011 and we expect our rate to increase; however that is just an estimate. This estimated increased is

based on the influx of activity deriving from the new clinic opening

in 2012.

Budgets for 2012 have been sent

to program managers for approval

and are estimated expenses were

balanced to estimated revenue. We

expect revenues to increase based

on the new Casino (estimated at

approximately $600,000; which is

a very conservative estimate). We

based revenues for 2012 from the

first ¾ of the year for past revenues. (Calculate revenues through

September 30, 2011 divide this

number by 3 then times it by 4 to

get an annual estimate based on

actual revenues for three-quarters

of the year). The estimate for expenses will be calculated the same.

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 consult- The finance department continues

ing decisions in the office of Trea- to complete accounting by the sevsurer!

enth day of the month and have

been since August 2010; so that

We appreciate all your phone calls, financial reports can be created for

emails, and visits. May God con- the Health Authority and Li Si Wi

tinue to bless you and yours! See Nwi, Health Inc. boards for health

below articles from AllNations programs both Shawnee and Little

Bank; Financial Consultant, Eddie Axe. The Finance staff will beBrokeshoulder; and Finance De- gin November reconciliations for

partment.

financial reporting on the first of

December. It is imperative the acRespectfully yours,

counting / bookkeeping continue

Kathy Deere, Treasurer

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 pro-

posals 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).

We have begun Audit Preparation

for the 2011 Audit. Plans for the

Audit will be approximately in

March 2012. All the Tribe’s entities will be audited first and those

will roll up into the Tribe’s Government wide financials; (ASEDA;

ASEDA Fleet, AST Counseling

Services, Store, Harrah Smoke

Shop; and Restaurant: AllNations

Bank: and Thunderbird Casino’s

Locations 1 & 2). The Audit will

include the MD&A (Management

Discussion and Analysis).

The MD&A report is an informative report within the 2011 Audit;

which is a brief review and explanation of the Audit. The 2010

Audit was an “unqualified” audit;

which when compared to an educational grading scale is A; and it

is my goal that the 2011 will be

just as good.

The Tribe currently has compact

funds of BIA and I H S, 51 Grants,

and the new Clinic business.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Finance Department has very hard

working group of people and it is

an honor to work with them, the

Treasurer’s office and at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

The Finance Department employs

11; with 7 (64%) being AST Tribal

Members and 4 (36%) being nonnatives.

This department, as always, would

like to extend a special thanks and

note of appreciation to the Execu5

tive 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.

ed monthly financial investment

meeting, topics included status of

current investment strategies and

future investment options.

American Indian Chamber of

Commerce of Oklahoma (AICCO): Attended monthly OKC

AICCO chapter special celebration luncheon Native American

Heritage Month at Twin Hills Golf

& Country Club, Oklahoma City,

Oklahoma. Invited were 15 major partnership organizations that

If you have any questions or needs, attended in fellowship and netplease call 405-275-4030 ext 162 worked. I was fortunate to win in

and I will be glad to assist you in a drawing a ticket to the 2011 Red

Feather Gala, Cox Convention

any way I can.

Center, sponsored by Oklahoma

Respectfully, Belinda Collins, City Indian Clinic. Honored guests

were The Honorable Brad and

Controller

Kim Henry, for their contribution

and lifetime dedication to Native

American’s in Oklahoma.

Financial

Consultant

Hello Tribal Members,

Economic Development Technical Assistance Grants: Treasurer

and I participated in a telephone

conference call to discuss an opportunity to apply for FY 2012

Economic Development Technical Assistance Grant offered by

Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED), U.S.

Department of Interior. The funding is provided by IEED’s Native

American Business Development

Institute (NABDI) grant program

to foster economic activity and

create jobs within tribal communities.

As your Financial Consultant, I

hope this report finds everybody in

the true spirit of a Merry Christmas

and Happy New Year. This past

year has produced optimism in

economic development, banking

institution and improved healthcare for our Tribe. The office of

Treasurer, wish each of you a prosperous new year and it is our hope

to provide you with a transparency

of sound financial reporting and

operations.

CY 2012 Treasurer General

Fund Budget: Reviewed and anaThe following activities I have lyzed Treasurer’s CY 2012 annual

been involved and participated.

General Fund budget.

General Fund: Reviewed and

analyzed Treasurer’s monthly general fund encumbrance report.

Indirect Cost: Reviewed and analyzed Treasurer’s monthly Indirect

Cost encumbrance report.

CY 2012 Treasurer Indirect Cost

Budget: Reviewed and analyzed

Treasurer’s CY 2012 annual Indirect Cost budget.

In closing, once again it is our hope

that you have a safe and joyful New

Absentee Shawnee Economic Year. Should you have questions,

Development Authority, Inc. please call me at 405.275.4030 ext

(ASEDA):

Attended monthly 148.

board meeting discussing current

business operations and future Respectfully,

business strategies.

Eddie Brokeshoulder

Redstone Investments: Attend- Financial Consultant

AllNations Bank

Good day to our friends from all of

us, at your bank, AllNations Bank.

Imagine for a moment that you are

stranded on a desert island. You

can see ships passing, but they

cannot see you. You are dehydrated, in need of water, about to give

up hope when you spy a large crate

that has washed up on shore. You

manage to open the crate and discover…

What would you rather find in

the crate? Fresh water and rescue

flares, or $100,000 in cash?

The point is, although most people

are concerned about the amount

of money they have, it is not your

wealth that is really important. You

could be very wealthy on the island, just before you perished. You

cannot eat, wear or drive around in

money.

It is what money can buy that is

important. What money buys can

be defined as satisfaction. It is the

satisfaction you receive from purchasing goods and services that

makes money valuable. Buying

food satisfies hunger just as buying insurance satisfies a need for

financial security.

You can maximize the amount of

satisfaction you get from money

with a budget. A budget helps

you analyze spending decisions in

terms of reaching financial goals

you have set for yourself. Maybe

you have set a goal of buying a

new car or you want to save for

college for yourself or your children. Budgeting helps you reach

your financial independence.

Every time you spend money, you

are making a series of choices simultaneously. You are choosing to

purchase something you need or

want today, instead of saving the

money to use for something you

will need or want tomorrow.

When you stop to think about the

number of purchases you make and

the multiple decisions involved in

each purchase, you will begin to

see the value of having a budget.

A budget allows you to consider

all your spending choices within a

single framework, instead of indiCont.

vidually as they arise. Your budget

is an extremely valuable tool because it performs three functions:

1. It is your spending plan. 2. It

becomes the control mechanism

that helps you stay on course and

meet your spending and saving targets. 3. It is the basis for evaluating

actual spending and comparing to

your plan.

The raw material of a budget is

information. It is the facts and figures about the money that comes

into your possession and how you

dispose of it. A budget is created

by organizing bits of information

in a particular format. The better

the information, the better the plan.

REP.’s

Report

Wishing everyone a

Merry Christmas

and

Happy New Year.

Realty Department

LANDOWNERS OF 820 371-H,

371-J, 371-L, 371-N, JOE BILLY

ALLOTMENTS AND 820 372-C,

PIE-HIC-CHO-SIM-O ALLOTMENT:

In the near future, you will receive

notice from Avalon Exploration or

Reagan Smith Energy Solutions

regarding a right-of-way application to install gas and disposal

pipelines which will require your

approval. Please contact the Realty Office if you have any questions

or concerns on this process.

The following are Resolutions passed through

October 19, 2011

CURRENT JOB POSTINGS

AS OF

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

GAMING COMMISSION

- Surveillance Operator

- Surveillance Director

- Internal Auditor

COURT/LEGAL/POLICE

- Supreme Court Tribal Judge

BUILDING BLOCKS

EXECUTIVE RESOLUTIONS:

E-AS-11-80

11/02/11

Approves and accepts Zaylee Jew`EL Haumpy, Melissa Susan Case,

Betty Jean Jordan, Lisa Renee Brown, Lillian Grace Miller, Jose

Raul Aguirre, Carlos Eriberto Aguirre, Daniel Enrique Aguirre,

Jose Ricardo Aguirre Perez Jr, Elizabeth Diane Cox, Nickolas Wayne

Panther, Kaden Allen Jimboy, Cache Lewis Blanchard, Mitchell

Bryan Bradshaw, Karsyn Marie Bradshaw, Kamyrah Lemarea Illiana Little Axe, Kason Ryan Blanchard, Felipe Herrera Marquez III,

Attison Elaine Tiger, Marissa Kaitlynn Johnson-Stephenson, Alyssa

Cyndel Johnson Stephenson and Bryon Darius Johnson-Stephenson

as enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma as of the date of this resolution.

- Floater

E-AS-11-81

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Acknowledges and authorizes the corrected blood degree change for

Mabel Beatrice Cox Aguire and hereby makes it known that this individual is an enrolled Tribal Member and is now and forever the degree of

Absentee Shawnee Indian blood as corrected and shown above.

- PT Victim Advocate

HEALTH

- Staff Physician – Shawnee Clinic

- Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

- Elders Outreach Specialist (2)

- Optometric Technician

- Registered Nurse

- IT Manager

- Pharmacy Aid

- Behavioral Health Clinician (Clinic Only)

- Behavioral Health Clinician (Outreach)

- Medical Laboratory Technician

- Behavioral Health Clinician

- REACH Coordinator

CW/SOCIAL SERVICES

- ICW Director

OEH/OEP

- Water Quality Specialist

Human Resources

- Director

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 Tricia Dietrich in the Human Resources Department at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe

of Oklahoma at: (405) 275-4030.

E-AS-11-82

11/02/11

11/16/11

Authorizes and approves entering into a contract agreement with Tribal

Planning Services for grant writing services in the amount of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) for the purpose of submitting a

grant to FEMA/OEM to fund the construction of an Emergency Operations Center for the Tribe’s Department of Public Safety.

E-AS-11-83

11/16/11

Amends Chapter 11 of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma’s Administrative Systems Manual to read as shown in the attached document.

(Changes to the Family Medical Leave Act)

E-AS-11-84

11/16/11

Approves and accepts Bearen Demetrio Araujo, Peiress Awmae Montgomery, Alyssia Shylarae Spoon, Autumn Dawn Morgan, Alissa Ann

Morgan, Avin Tyler Morgan, Elias Micah Barriga, Rogelio Alberto

Barriga Jr., Joshua Deen Barriga, Sommer Rae Barriga, Calib Jay

Barriga, Hally Marie Harvey, Nevaeh Nicole Harvey, Ronnie Troy

Harvey and Zackery Colin Dell Harjo II as enrolled members of the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma as of the date of this

resolution.

E-AS-11-85

11/16/11

Hereby commends and supports the resolution submitted by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, “Native American Veteran Memorial Initiative.”

FURTHER, that the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma encourages

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Veterans Association to assist

in any efforts to support the Seminole Tribe of Florida in its “Initiative.”

$2,005,840.39

$0.00

$232,328.95

$274,133.02

$166,099.46

$144,447.72

$266,749.60

$247,376.84

$238,824.55

NOTES:

- Sales Tax = 6% of Gross Sales

- Gaming Tax

Free cash flow

- Employee = 1% of Gross Wages

- Severence Tax = 8% of Total Production Market Value

State Compact

( Tobacc Refund)

$81,995.72

TOTAL COLLECTIONS

$160,393.37

$193,491.16

$1,395.00

$0.00

$110.00

$220.00

$80.00

$130.00

$120.00

$82,352.79

$1,471,775.00

$98,152.75

$71,887.89

$123,123.89

$157,153.07

$2,004,445.39

$0.00

$102.45

$205,697.00

$0.00

$8,046.42

$9,344.82

$9,028.26

$232,218.95

$5,486.74

$180,000.00

$4,177.25

$51,706.48

$14,037.66

$18,504.89

$273,913.02

$11,250.68

$103,835.00

$21,160.54

$2,340.58

$11,997.85

$15,434.81

$166,019.46

$10,539.59

$100,000.00

$4,217.44

$0.00

$13,690.12

$15,870.57

$144,317.72

$7,193.56

$207,561.00

$18,471.03

$2,347.87

$11,283.67

$19,772.47

$266,629.60

$15,566.63

$196,337.00

$9,378.31

$1,424.72

$11,291.89

$13,165.79

$247,164.34

$212.50

$150.00

$132.50

$80.00

$160.00

Miscellaneous

JANUARY

$82,352.79

$1,471,775.00

$98,152.75

$71,887.89

$123,123.89

$157,153.07

$2,004,445.39

TAX

CATEGORY

On November 14, 2011, the Tribal Health

Systems presented the Building Blocks

Daycare Center with coats for the children

at the facility. A Coat Drive held during

October in which each employee of our

Tribal Health Programs donated a new

coat. Assisting with the presentation were

members of the Customer Service Task

Force Committee.

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

AST TRIBAL HEALTH GIVES CHILDREN COATS TO

KEEP WARM

JUNE

Please contact OEH at 214-4235 for more information.

MAY

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.

FY-2011

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

(thru )OCTOBER

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.

JULY

AUGUST

FREE Smoke Alarms and

Carbon Monoxide Detectors still Available!!

$5,088.76

$200,000.00

$6,507.55

$966.79

$12,156.17

$13,955.28

$238,674.55

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

She is always so kind and thoughtful. Ready to do what she has to get things done, whether it being cooking,

cleaning, delivering meals, etc. Always smiling, always at work, and she follows deadlines and requests with

$16,646.46

$126,145.00

$18,485.67

$2,103.94

$15,470.44

$14,507.15

$193,358.66

NOVEMBER

She complies with guidelines and health and safety procedures without reservations and with a positive attitude. Schedules events for the elders to attend and participate as much as possible.

$12.34

$50,000.00

$0.00

$2,062.45

$11,428.73

$18,412.20

$81,915.72

DECEMBER

Her initiative, resourcefulness, and untiring efforts to achieve perfection in all phases of her duties resulted in increased operational

efficiency of the Title VI program. She has shouldered innumerable

important responsibilities for the Title VI program.

$10,465.58

$102,200.00

$15,754.96

$888.64

$12,422.54

$18,501.65

$160,233.37

TOTAL

November 2011

Submitted by Belinda Collins

Sales (6%)

Gaming

Employee (1%)

Severance (8%)

M Vehicle

Tobacco Refund

TOTALS

DOS OWINGS

TAX COLLECTED

Run Date:

11/15/11

Employee of the Month

TRIBALÊEMPLOYMENTÊ

RIGHTSÊOFFICE

career/development and scholarships. Please contact TERO and

Education for copies and direction

as how to apply. We are looking

forward into receiving many more

applicants and putting more of our

qualified Tribal people to work!

DUI

ASSESSMENT & SCHOOLS

(State Approved)

November month has been a chal- For further questions contact our

lenging month with great oppor- TERO Staff:

Monday - Friday

tunities for TERO and the Tribes Randy Edge,

8:00 to 5:00

Entities. November 1st TERO had TERO Director

a meeting with Director of EducaPhoneÊ405.275.4030Êext.135

2025ÊS.ÊGordonÊCooperÊDriveÊ

Call Linda Or Glenna

tion and Health Administrator staff Bridgette Wilson,

CellÊ405.432.9859

Shawnee,ÊOKÊ74801

PHONE: 275-3432

in search of producing a Health TERO Office Assistant

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊFaxÊ405.878.4543

redge@astribe.com

Careers

Education Scholarship.

TERO will be directing applicants There is staff onboard Monday

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police Department

who have interest in the Health thru Friday from 8-5.

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Building 19

Field to fill out an application for Please call 405-275-4030 and

Shawnee, OK 74801

a review process. TERO will be choose option #2.

glad to help in filling out the application and suggestions in becoming a great scholarship candidate.

Come and join us with the Tribal Youth

November 3rd, TERO had a meeting with Thunderbird General

Manager and Human Resources

concerning the application process. TERO is collectively working together inclusively with the

Casino applicant’s (particularly

tribal members) status to create

a more responsive feedback and

provide a greater number of qualified applicants. My focus is to get

our business at the Casino to be

operated by Qualified Indian Employees. If you as a tribal member

need feedback on your casino application, please call the Human

Resource Office at Thunderbird or

contact TERO. Thunderbird Casino and Absentee Shawnee TERO

are currently building a relationship to help improve our tribal

community and put forth a more

productive business.

From November 1st- 21st, TERO

Office had 136 inbound phone

calls, 14 new applicants by walkin, 52 walk-ins. Questions concerning information about employment, TERO Services, creating

a resume, looking online for jobs

and checking in for day to day job

listings.

We will be meeting with the local universities and technology

centers to have applications for

Program. We offer many opportunities to youth between the ages

of 11 and 17.

Our afterschool program is located at the Little Axe Resource Center and runs Monday through Thursday

from 3:00pm-6:00pm. The program days are filled with games, physical fitness, tutoring, community service, prevention, field trips and much more.

During the month of November we were able to help many students with schoolwork and work with them

responsibility. We also learned some actual history of the first Thanksgiving, played numerous

games, ran each day to promote physical fitness with the diabetes program, and filled

boxes with donated food for ICW’s “Stuff a Family for Thanksgiving”. Our students have benefitted from our on-site

free tutoring, as well as our prevention topics

that have been covered over truancy, drugs and

alcohol, tobacco and gangs.

TYP also runs a Youth Council that is stationed

at the AST complex in Shawnee. This youth

council allows students to meet each month and

volunteer in the community, visit college campuses, and plan upcoming events that they would like

to be involved with. During the last few months

we have visited the University of Central Oklahoma

campus, went to “Native Days” at the Oklahoma

State University

campus, and have planned a tour at

the University of Oklahoma for December 3rd. We

have also helped with “Stuff a Family For Thanksgiving”, helped with the concession stand at the Fall

Festival, and plan to help with wrapping presents for

the upcoming “Angel Tree”.

If you would like for your youth to be involved with

any of the programs in the Tribal Youth Program we

would love to have them. Your youth can sign up for

any of the programs if they meet the age requirements.

Each year we also have a spring break camp and a

summer camp that the students can be involved with

as well. Just give Jared Duroy a call at (405) 3647298.

Veterans Pow Wow

November 2011

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

The following are current programs administered by the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe Education Department:

• Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related

expenses, and a portion of funds can be used for schoolrelated 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 full-time 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:

If you are considering taking courses for the spring

2012 semester, please contact the Education Department as soon as possible.

All applications and guidelines are available at www.

astribe.com. Click on Services and select Education.

Education Department by December 31, 2011 and will also be available

in the January edition of the AST newsletter.

The purpose of these awards is to recognize the outstanding contributions of our native youths and to promote excellence in academics and

athletics in high school and beyond. “Our vision is to annually recognize those high school students who have gone above and beyond in

academic and athletic achievement and who have had a positive impact

in their schools and in the communities where they live”, said Tresha

Spoon – Director of Education. “We want to create a positive experience

in their lives that will help to propel them to higher levels of excellence

as they move forward towards college or where ever their lives may take

them”, she said.

Individuals are encouraged to nominate deserving high school student/

athletes. You may nominate yourself. Applicants will need to submit a

record of accomplishments, sponsoring letters of recommendations from

educator(s) and/or coaches, an official high school transcript and a short

essay. Eligible nominations will be judged by a panel of (non-AST) experts assembled specifically for this purpose. The intent is to bring together an unbiased group of experts to evaluate the applicants in an impartial and unbiased environment. Their decisions are final with respect

to all matters concerning these awards.

Look for more information on these awards in the January newsletter.

Questions on this award program should be addressed to:

Education Department - Tresha Spoon

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

405.275.4030 Ext 121

youthaward@astribe.com

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 topics that interest our youth.

For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at

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

tresham@astribe.com.

We are involved with our communities through hands-on activities and projects. The AST Youth Council and TYP After-school

Program volunteered to sort boxes for the PSSF/ICW’s Annual

Food Drive.

Our 5th Meeting for the 2011-2012 school year will be Saturday,

December 10th at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in the basement of Building #3.

ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS:

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD

High school students and varsity athletes of both genders in their Junior

or Senior year of High School within the 50 United States are eligible to

apply for these awards for the 2011/2012 school year. Applications will

be accepted from January 1 to March 1, 2012 by US mail or email. The

official application form will be available at www.astribe.com under the

Youth are encouraged to bring a $5 gift to donate to the PSSF/

ICW Angel Tree program. You do not have to bring a gift to

come to the meeting. We will have games and other activities,

as well as freshments during our December 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

Legal Notice

Domestic Violence October

Ballon Release

If you are a

Native American Farmer

or Rancher

or the heir of one who was denied a

USDA farm loan or

loan servicing

Chili Cook-Off Winner

Margaret Ellis

between 1981 and late 1999,

The claims-filing period is about to end.

To receive a payment you must file a

claim by December 27, 2011.

AST Employee Halloween

Contest

For free assistance filing a claim:

call 1-888-233-5506

or visit www.IndianFarmClass.com.

AST Fall Festival

Adams, Misty Dawn

Aguirre, Carlos Eriberto

Alaee, Beverly Jo

Alford, Blake Tyler

Allen, Annabelle Marie

Anderson Reading, Alecia Dawn

Armstrong, Hobart

Ash, Roger Wayne

Ashmore, Anita Carol

Atabaigi, Roberta Lynn

Atwood, Crystal Dawn

Ayers, Delana Sue

Ballard, Debra Ann

Ballard, Donald Gene

Barnett, Laketa Kaye

Bates, Aria Belyn

Bates, Howard Eugene

Beartusk, Brian James

Bender, Maecie Raelene

Berry, Dakota Trah

Bierd, Jamie Chereese

Bigpond, Bobby Gene

Blanchard, Ashley Gabrielle

Blanchard, Camenah Joe

Blanchard, Crystal Raylene

Blanchard, Erica Michelle

Bond, Delsin Wyatt

Bradley, Micah Joel

Bradley, Phillip Monroe

Bradshaw, Mitchell Bryan

Breeding, Matthew Thad

Brokeshoulder, Elk Eli

Brokeshoulder, Glenda Mae

Brokeshoulder, Katrina Sue

Brokeshoulder, Vickie Robin

Brown, Charlotte Elaine

Brown, Cochanna Christine

Bui, Noreen Fay

Bui, Wiley The

Bullen, Shelly Lisa

Bump, Tonya Lynn

Burk, Debra Ann

Butler, Wosey Jane

Byers, Jonell

Byers, Sherry Levon

Byington, David Adam

Carpenter, Whitney Rochelle

Chafin, Sierra Nicole

Chisholm, Keegan Conner

Coddington, Emily Elizabeth

Coddington, Krystal Renee

Cody, Dakoda Hunter

Coffee, Larry Ben

Colbert, Braylon Dean

Colungo, Wilma Wildena

Coon, Vannessa Rae

Cooper, Beverly Rose

Cortez, La Donna Marie

Cravens, Christopher Dale

Creek, Christopher Samuel

Creeping Bear, Bobby

Crosswhite, Donna Elaine

DecemberBirthdays

Crow, Kimberly Kay

Csoma, Amber Blanchard

Cuellar Jr., Clifford Eugene

Daugherty, Samuel Edwin

Davis, Holly Ann

Davis, Julius Alexander

Day, George Michael

Deer, Alena Rose

Deere, Alyssia Lynn

Deere, Gabriel Xavier

Deere, Kathleen Ann

Delodge, Wayne Lee

Douglass, Christian Jayce

Downs, Che` Kyle

Duran, Anthony George

Eagledowl, Alexia Michelle

Ellis, Ciara Renee

Ellis, Jessica Marie

Ellis, Justin Lee

Ellis, Matthew Drew

Elsloo, Lyla Lee

Engler, Alicia Diane

Evans, Steven E

Farris, Stacey Lynn

Felton, Aiden Michael

Florick, Krista Leann

Foreman, Carole Jean

Foreman, Elysabeth Lesleigh

Foreman, Zelda Mae

Fowler, Joanna Marie

Frye, Zoe Ann

Galloway, Daisy Jade

Galloway, Kory Damien

Galloway, Skylar Matthew

Garretson, Christopher Ronald

Garretson, Janis Marie

Gibson, Davanee Mina Paralee

Gibson, Garret Henry

Gibson, Lita Danielle

Gibson, Lousetta B.

Gibson, Willie Ray

Goodman, Edith White

Goodwin, Alissa Mae

Graham, Jordan Michael

Grass, Billie Jean

Grass, Gage Owen

Griego, Aiyanna Che'la

Gurrola, Arturo Jr

Guzman, Ginger Gaile

Hadjiconstantinou, Ty Lucas

Hall, Sarah Jean

Harrison, Andrea Layne (Ellis)

Harvey, Nevaeh Nicole

Hatcher, Wade Jeffrey

Haumpy Sr., Willliam Allen

Hawk, Jordyn Marie

Hayes, Jackson Elias

Haymond, J-Lynn Lanea

Herrera, Precious Lara

Hill, Dominick Allen

Hood, John Michael

Hooper, Steven Joe

Huckaby, Mary Louise Tyner

Innis, Quanah Guy

James, Constance Logan

James, Gregory Dale

Jantz, Evan Blake

Jimerson, Magan Christina

Johnson Jr., Anthony David

Johnson, Brodie Wade

Johnson, Byron Mack

Johnson, Camille Marie

Johnson, Fawntayne Catara

Johnson, George Benjamin

Johnson, Guenevere Tess

Johnson, James Christopher

Johnson, Marlene Jane

Johnson, Steve Allen

Jones, Eleanor Axe Washington

Kaniatobe, Guy Willis

Kastl, Scott Christopher

Kennedy, Deborah Leigh

Kilmer, Sandra Lynn

Kishketon, Malaki Allen

Lamb, Caden James Charley

Larney, Darnell Maxine

Larney, Flora Jean-Kent

Larney, Shawnee H.

Lester, Mackenzie Danielle

Limon, Jennifer Nell

Little Axe Sr., Ricky Lee

Little Axe, Jaydell Chance

Little Axe, Kamyrah Lemarea

Illiana

Little Axe, Maxine

Little Axe, Slayer Dane

Little Axe, William Dennis

Little Charley, Newman

Little Creek, Mitzie Arlene

Little, Richard Wayne

Littlebear, Calvin

Littlebear, Jonathon

Littlebear, Patrick

Littlebear, Paul Jaccob

Littlebear, Susan Gail

Littlebear, Waleen Tenae

Littlecreek, Ronnie Joe

Littlecreek, Sarah Denae

Logan, Glenda Sue

Longhorn Jr., Keith Warren

Longhorn, Kaselyn Diane

Longhorn, Stuart Kyle

Longman Sr., Clyde Bennie

Longman, Collin Jay

Longman, John Wayne

Maldonado, Trevian Alexander

Mammen, Deann Marie

Martinez Jr., Timothy Andrew

Martinez, Efren Adam Dean

Martinez, Tewa Marie

Masquat, Dana Lanelle

Maxfield, Joseph Thad

McBride, Anthony Daniel

McBride, Damien Nicholas

McCoy, Ramona Cadue (Sloat)

McCulloch III, Grant Howard

McGuffin, Vickie Ann

McGuire, Mary Ann Masquat

Megehee, Dakota Micheal

Merrell, Cass Adam

Miller, Alicia Le Waine Edwards

Mitchell, Qiana Skye

Mizell, Janice Maria

Molina, Deanne Jo

Morlan, Debra Jean

Morris, Cecilia Renee

Murdock, Brian Lee

Neash, Alecia Lucinda

Neash, Bobby Joe

Neash, Nekkia Christine

New Moon, Melissa Elaine

Nicholson, Lee Anna

Odell, Travis Dewayne

Oles, Robin Jewel

Olsen, Tonya Lynn

Ontiveros-Adame, Tina Marie

Onzahwah, Brian Neil

Parker, Teresa Erin

Patton, Erionna Marie

Pawpa, Jacey Tatum

Payne, Rachel Erin

Perry, Savannah Jade

Pewenofkit, Jay Patrick

Pickens, Irma Juanita

Pine, Jacob Lawrence

Pitner, Shane Thomas

Ponkilla, Orrin Heath

Price, Ciara Davon Delodge

Price, Ethan Daniel

Puckitt, Cody Michael

Purcell, Desmond Lee

Ramirez, Alejandro Andres

Reid, Parker Gabriel

Robinson, Star Dionna

Rolette Sr., Larry James

Rolette, Lawrence R.

Rolette, Ryan Adam

Rolette, Tiffany Renee

Ryan, Crystal Gay

Sanchez, Sofia Magdalena

Sanchez, Tommy Shawnego

Schmidt, Sammie Anne

Self, Katelyn Lynel

Shawnee, Arla Nicole

Shawnee, Carrah Dawnell

Shawnee, Corey Wayne

Sherrill, Cody Michael

Shields, Desirae Roxanne

Shields, Ty Xavier

Shoemaker, Pauline Williams

Simpson, Thurman Ray

Sinks, Tammy Relin

Sloat, Arthur Wayne

Sloat, Jennifer Lauren

Smith, Cheryl Renae

Smith, Kyle Lee

Solis, Adrianna Clavel

Solis, Jose Maria

Spears, Catherine Renae

Spoon Jr, Carl David

Spoon, Jiliyan Jade

Spybuck, Barbara Ann

Spybuck, Deborah Ann

Spybuck, Nicholas Lawrence

Squire, Christopher Lane

Squire, Johnnie Larue

Squire, Marvin Lee

Stanley, Denelle Mae

Starr, Jack Eugene

Stevens Jr., Houston

Stinger Jr., Jack Theophilus

Stone, Sherry Darlene

Sultuska Jr., Jerome Ray

Switch, Herbert Clifford

Teehee, Penny Lynn

Tello-Faz, Jennie Rebecca

Tenner, Kirsten Elizabeth

Thorpe, Dara Beth

Thorpe, Jamie Lee

Thorpe, Matilda C. Masquat

Thorpe, Preston Barrett

Tiger, Ashlee Jean

Tiger, Joseph Aaron

Tiger, Kane Matthew

Tolbert, Justin Wade

Torres-Salazar, Mary Ellen

Trammell, Lisa Michelle

Valdivia, Shirley Ann

Wabaunasee, Mary Ellen

Warrior, David Leon

Warrior, Whitney Michelle

Watson, Zachary Miles

Webb, Charles Kenneth

Webster, Ryan Bennett

Whims, Lawanna Jo

White Sr., Robert

White, Beckie Lynett

White, Callie-Kaye Ellice

White, Edward Leon

Whittaker, Dominique Marie

Williams Jr., Joseph Edward

Williams, Adrian Thomas

Williams, Billy John

Williams, Chance Michael

Williams, Daniell Anissa

Williams, Michelle Lee

Williams, Okah Melina

Wilson, Alvin Blaine

Wilson, Dwayne Alan

Wilson, Jessie Lee

Wilson, Kaitlyn Nicole

Wilson, Raylin Amelia

Wilson, Retha Ann

Wilson, Scottlyn Marie

Wolf Jr, Eric Wayne

Womack, Cody Lee

Wyatt, Vance Allen

Youngbear, Curtis Joshua

Happy 5th Birthday

Camenah Joe

December 10

We love you with allllll our

hearts and you will always be

our “Bebes”. We know that

your day will be everything

you want it to be cuz nobody

is meana than Mena!

Love,

Daddy, Mama, Cayanna,

Sissy, Boogie, and Cookie

Happy Birthday

Granny Wayne!

We Love You,

The Fab Five

Blanchard Girls

Happy 5th Birthday

to our little Monkey.

We Love You,

Grandma & Papa

Happy Birthday Momma

We love you very much

Love,

Lisa and Larry

Happy Birthday Kim

Hope you have a good one.

Love,

Lisa and Larry

Happy Birthday

Aunt Babs & Dana!

Love,

Lisa and Larry

Happy 5th Mena Joe

B-day time has come,

go out and have some fun!

Don’t let them slow you

down, today is your day,

It finally came around

Bunches of love and

happiness

Love Auntie Bo-Bo

Happy Birthday ole

buddy, ole pal, ole

fren of mine,

my mother.

Happy Birthday Mom,

Love Tamie

Happy B-Day Babs

Think of you often,

Hope you have the kind of

day you want.

Love Tamie

Happy Birthday Dana

Heart of Gold,

True Sweetheart.

Hope you have a

fabulous day!

Love Tamie

Happy Birthday

Kimberly Kay

Hope its all you want it

to be. Be safe, much love.

Your sis, Tamie

Happy birthday

(mom)

Jamie Bierd

Love Baley Cole &

Jiman

Happy Birthday to the

World’s Best Nana!

(JoNell Byers)

Love you lots.

Love, Emersen Byers

Happy 22nd Birthday

Brandon

December 18th

Love always your two

favorite girls,

Bridgette Wilson &

Bryleigh Harjo

Happy 2nd Birthday & Merry

Christmas To “Baby Jesus”

AKA Julius Davis

From Marvin & Sherry

Happy Birthday wishes to

Garrett Gibson

Corey Shawnee

Holly Davis

Zelda Foreman

Love you all,

Marvin & Sherry

Koda & Kenna

Dec 15th Nov 30th Happy 16th

Happy Belated

Birthday

16th Birthday

Koda Bear!

Love Ya!

Love Mom, Dad,

The Cody’s

& Sis

Happy 21st birthday

Cody Womack

Jili Jade

Happy, happy 7th

birthday beautiful girl!

Hope your day is a great

one! We love you so very,

very much!

Love Mom & Dad

To our niece - We wish you a

great and happy 7th Birthday

You are such a great girl.

We love you!!

Love Aunt BJ & Uncle Troy

HAPPY 7th BIRTHDAY

to my little Princess

I LOVE YOU BUNCHES

LOVE,

Granny Low

To my handsome g-nephew

who is finally legal. Have a safe

birthday

Love The Kasecas

Holly Ann Davis

Happy 24th

Birthaday

Love Mom, Greg

and family

To: Zelda, Sherry,

Holly,

Jamie, Jellybean

We Wish All A Happy

And Safe Birthday

The Kasecas,

Foremans, Watsons,

Deers

JULIUS DAVIS

OUR CHRISTMAS

BABY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

WE LOVE YOU

BUNCHES

MOM, DAD, RYAN

AND GRANDMA

CHELLE

Happy Birthday

my son, Ben

Love you, Mom

Happy 7th Birthday

to our beautiful sister!! we

love you very much!

Love Joplin & Justin

Blake Tyler

Have a happy 8th birthday!

We love you very much!

Love - Tizzle, Jili, Jop

Happy 8th Birthday

to my great nephew

Blake Tyler

I love you!

Love Sherrie

Happy 8th Birthday

to my handsome

great-grandson

Blake Alford

I Love You,

G-Low

October 11th 2011

Happy birthday

Stevi Johnson!

Love, Daddy & Family!

HORSE SHOE BEND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM:

The number of students has increased, now we have 21 enrolled and 16 come to the center daily. Number of tutors also has increased. I am very

pleased with the outcome in both areas, as you know there is a need for programs like after school tutoring. We have students come from North Rock

Creek, Earlsboro, Dale, Shawnee School. The Horse Shoe Bend After School Program tutors K-8th grade students Monday thru Thursday from

2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. As our first After School Program grows in the Shawnee Area I hope to reach out to help with the High School Students

in the area. Most students that come to the center on a daily base always have homework. Homework comes first, they sat down with a tutor for

instructions on how to do their homework, when student finishes homework tutor goes over student homework to make sure everything is correct

and done properly.

I was called upon to coordinate the Halloween Costume Contest that was held on October 29,2011 in Shawnee. (Boo On Bell Street) I would like

to thank the volunteers that helped with this event: Janet Jeske, June Buckner, Lisa Watson, Dustin Rolette, Randall Watson, Stuart Rolette, Chaney

Cecil, Louie. Thank you again.

December student of the month is Brendan Winter, he attends North Rock Creek School. Brendan has been attending

the after school program since August, 2011 and he works very hard when he enters the center daily. He also has accomplished a lot in the areas of comparison, and numbers and alphabet. Brendan is pleasant to work with and shows respect

upon others. He is a member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe along with his family, Warren and Tammy Winter parents,

and sister Tara Ann Winter. Brendan received a $25. 00 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by the White Turkey Band. I would

like to thank the White Turkey Band for their generous donation each month for the student of the month also for the help

on weekly bases with the gift cards for the tutors that come out to tutor the students.

Brendan Favorites:

Class at school? PE Teacher? Mr. Moring Food? Macaroni Cheese Song? Twinkle Little Star Color? White and Blue Movie? Transformers

Toy? Lion King Animal? Horse Friend? Daniel Sport? Basketball What do you like to do for past time? Play with my toys Place? Wal

–Mart College Football Team? OU What do you want to be when you grow up? OU Basketball Star Holiday? Christmas Day of the week?

Friday Month? December Book? Toy Story Automoible? Truck

One birthday was celebrated this month in November, Wayne Skinner he is 10 years old. Wayne received cupcakes and

a present and card for his birthday. Happy Birthday Wayne!!! From all the Students at the Horse Shoe Bend After School

Program and Tutors.

We have two students that received awards for the first 9 weeks at North Rock Creek School.

David Skinner received a Scholar Award, he is in the fifth grade. And Desiree Johnson received Achiever Award, she is in the second grade. Good Job Desiree and David, we are very

proud of your achievements for the first nine weeks.

As I had mentioned in the last newsletter students are making progress in their studies. We have some great students that

attend the after school program.

Santa

Letters:

Dear Santa:

A puppy ( REAL ONE), Kitty Kat

Camera, Dot Air Plane, and a little doll

house, a pink robot , monster high toy.

Little stage with a microphone. Would

you bring my mom a pair of earrings

and a necklace.

Katie Wilson

Dear Santa:

Would you bring me Ninjago

Lego

Ruben Wilson

Dear Santa:

I would like for you to bring me a

puppy, baby doll with bottles and food

with spoons. A Tinker Bell Blanket and

pillow. And a pink tent and a princess

blanket and High Musical Blanket.

Jayleen Castandeda

Dear Santa:

I like to have a Captain American

and Wrestling Figures. Clothes

and Shoes. My shirt size is XS and

my shoe size is 11.

Daniel Castaneda

Dear Santa:

Hello Santa, how are you? Hope you are

keeping warm. I am being good everyday.

You have a cherry nose I have a song about

you, Ho Ho Ho. Can you bring me a doll and

a scent book , Barbie doll. Clothes and boots.

Shoe Size 2 Shirt 7-8.

Leila Rae Castaneda

WE WISH EVERYONE A

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!

Dear Santa:

Merry Christmas how happy are you?

Can I ride on one of your reindeers?

Would you bring me a toy.

Brendan Winter

Dear Santa:

Nineto DS, and games that go with it.

Wrestling Figures, books( Diary of Wimpy

Kid), and 42’ Flat Screen TV. Lap top

Computer, Four Wheeler, Bike, dog (pit

bull), remote control car and tickets to the

Super Bowl. DVD Movies, swimming pool.

Eryn Johnson

Dear Santa:

Can you bring me a Nintendo DS

and bring me some books to read

cause like to read. And a baby doll

and monster high toy and cell phone.

Desiree Johnson

STUDENTS:

Amy Giolgini, Justus Sparks, Levi Tiger, David Skinner, Tara Ann Winter,

Abbie Owings, Wayne Skinner, David Skinner, Jimmy Rumsey,

TUTORS:

Kassidy Sparks, Elaine Brown, Ramona McCoy, Dustin Rolette, Randall

Watson, Stuart Rolette, Heather Capps, Oz

Congratulations

Congratulations Mom and Dad on your

45th Wedding Anniversary!

Walter & Betty Johnson

Married on December 2nd 1966.

We are proud of your hard work and

courage on facing the ups and downs and

always working it out.

Lafonda and Kenneth, Scott and Toni,

and all the girls and boys.

Troy and JoAnne LittleAxe

of Bartlesville, OK celebrated

their 50th wedding anniversary

on December 2, 2011. They met

as teenagers at Haskell Institute

in Lawrence, Kansas in the late

1950’s and married in JoAnne’s

hometown of Topeka, Kansas on December 2, 1961. They

began their family in Kansas City, Kansas and then moved

to Bartlesville in 1973 to start the family business. They are

both retired and nowadays enjoy spending their time with

their grandchildren and attending Native American activities

and events.

Pharmacy Report

Prescription Drug Abuse

Methamphetamine use, production and trafficking are well recognized threats in Indian Country,

and current public health efforts are working diligently to increase awareness and stop its spread.

Less recognized at this time is the growing issue of prescription drug abuse in Indian Country.

Prescription drug abuse includes the non-medical use of prescription-type pain relievers, sedatives, stimulants, and tranquilizers. It is reported that the Indian populations are abusing prescription drugs at the highest rate of all races nationally, with some reservations reporting prescription

drug abuse at epidemic levels among their communities. Reports show that the number of people

treated for prescription drug addiction in Tribal health facilities tripled between 2007 and 2008.

In light of this growing problem and possible illicit drug trade, the Drug Enforcement Agency

(DEA) is currently in the process of conducting thorough audits of several tribal health facilities.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Oklahoma is the state with the highest rate

of painkiller drug abuse among people 12 and older and is also among the top ten states with the

highest rates of fatal drug overdoses from powerful painkillers.

If you suspect a friend or loved one is abusing drugs, symptoms to look for include: problems

at work/school, neglected appearance, & changes in behavior. Other signs associated with prescription drug abuse and dependence can include: sedation, depression, confusion, and needle

marks (if injecting drugs).

The best way to prevent an addiction to a prescription drug is to take the drug only as prescribed

and only under the care of your medical professional. Always use care when taking an addictive

prescription drug. Your doctor may prescribe narcotics to relieve pain, benzodiazepines to relieve

anxiety or insomnia, or barbiturates to relieve nervousness or irritation. Doctors prescribe these

medications at safe doses and monitor their use so that you're not given too great a dose or for too

long a time. If you feel you need to take more than the prescribed dose of a medication, talk to

your doctor or pharmacist.

Contract Health

Guidelines - Emergency Room

Services

Emergency Room Services that do not result

in an inpatient stay are available to a Tribal

Member through the Contract Health Program. Such services must be for medical attention related to an “emergency care” or “urgent care” situation. This benefit is available

to each Tribal Member residing within the

Catchment Area, if and only if, all of the following requirements are met:

Evidence exists that a member received “triage” from the Tribal

Health Care Program and was told

to seek ER attention.

Evidence exists that on the next

business day or at least within 72

hours after the ER visit, “72 Hour

Notification” was given to Contract

Health of this visit.

It is the responsibility of the Tribal Memver to

have the emergency room bill and reports sent

or delivered to Contract Health for presentation to the Medical Director.

Dental Report

Healthy smile, healthy you: The importance of oral health

Regular dentist visits can do more than keep your smile attractive – they can tell dentists a lot about your overall health, including whether or not

you may be developing a disease like diabetes.

New research suggests that the health of your mouth mirrors the condition of your body as a whole. For example, when your mouth is healthy,

chances are your overall health is good, too. On the other hand, if you have poor oral health, you may have other health problems.

Research also shows that good oral health may actually prevent certain diseases from occurring.

Gum disease and health complications

According to the Academy of General Dentistry, there is a relationship between gum (periodontal) disease and health complications such as a stroke

and heart disease. Women with gum disease also show higher incidences of pre-term, low birth-weight babies.

Since most people have regular oral examinations, their dentist may be the first health care provider to diagnose a health problem in its early stages.

If you don't take care of your teeth and gums, your poor oral hygiene can actually lead to other health problems, including:

• Oral and facial pain. According to the Office of the Surgeon General, this pain may be largely due to infection of the gums that support the

teeth and can lead to tooth loss. Gingivitis, an early stage of gum disease, and advanced gum disease affect more than 75 percent of the U.S.

population.

• Problems with the heart and other major organs. Mouth infections can affect major organs. For example, the heart and heart valves can become inflamed by bacterial endocarditis, a condition that affects people with heart disease or anyone with damaged heart tissue.

• Digestion problems. Digestion begins with physical and chemical processes in the mouth, and problems here can lead to intestinal failure, irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive disorders.

At home, you can practice good oral hygiene:

• Brush for two to three minutes, at least twice a day, with fluoridated toothpaste.

• Floss daily to remove plaque from places your toothbrush can't reach.

• Eat a healthy diet to provide the nutrients necessary (vitamins A and C, in particular) to prevent gum disease.

• Avoid cigarettes and smokeless tobacco, which may contribute to gum disease and oral cancer.

• Exercise preventive care and schedule regular dental checkups — the surest way to detect early signs of periodontal disease.

Injury Prevention during Winter Weather

During the winter months, it is the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Injury Prevention’s focus to make those in our community aware of

the dangers in your home as well as outside of your home. If you choose to stay indoors out of the cold, it is important to always make

sure to test your smoke detectors regularly. Another important thing to remember is if your heat is running on a generator; make sure it

is operating outside away from windows and doors to prevent carbon monoxide fumes from leaking into your home. Also, please ensure

that your wood burning stoves or fire places have proper ventilation which leads to the outside of the home. If you are a tribal member

who resides in Pottawatomie, Cleveland, or Oklahoma County, FREE smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are available to

you through the Absentee Shawnee OEH office. Please feel free to contact Kenny or Dennis at 405-241-4235.

For those who choose to travel or have loved ones who continue to travel during the winter weather, please keep the following facts in

mind. Unintentional falls are the second leading cause of unintentional deaths for Native American ages 55 and older, according to the

Center for Disease Control. The CDC reports the death rates for Native American’s in the US have increased from 69.87% in 2000 to

76.48% in 2005. Unintentional falls were a total of 81% of deaths of persons ages 65 and older. For those who are lucky enough not to

suffer a fatal injury during a fall, are likely to become less able to get around, unable to live on their own, and may suffer an early death.

Elders are important to the well-being and cultural strength of our Native communities. They define who we are as Native Americans,

and should continue be here on this earth to give us cultural wisdom. It is the duty of the Native American community to protect these

most needed individuals. Shoveling snow and salting sidewalks for our elders are just some of the ways we can accomplish this. If you

know they need to travel in this weather, assist them in their trip, and check-up regularly on your elders. The Injury Prevention Program

would like to focus unintentional falls for elders because there are dangers inside and outside of the home that are brought on by winter

weather. If you believe that an elder in your community may be in need of a home safety assessment and would like to participate in

Fall Prevention Programming the AST Injury Prevention Program is here to help. For those to who wish to participate in the program,

we offer program incentives, minor home safety assistance supplies such as grab bars, floor mats, and first aid kits. Falls are preventable

so by education during semi- annual home safety assessment visits as well as at home exercise tips just for elders and Tai Chi classes

offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30- 10am at the Little Axe Resource Center.

For more information regarding Injury Prevention please feel free to contact Sacha Almanza,

AST Injury Prevention Coordinator at 405.360.0698 or 405.878.5850.

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 24 hours notice and 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!!

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

complete administrative duties**

Everywhere you look now days you hear everyone talking about exercise. TV

shows, websites, billboards, and magazines are all talking about how important

it is to be physically active. If you pause and think about how much healthier

you may feel, than you may realize that 30 minutes per day for adults and/or

1 hour per day for children is not much to ask. The cool thing about exercise

is that it doesn’t have to be done all at once. Exercise can be done periodically

throughout the day, and it doesn’t have to be strenuous. Exercising daily not

only helps control weight but it also helps to prevent diabetes and maintain

good control of blood glucose. Exercising daily also fights off other disease,

sickness, and helps to increase good cholesterol while decreasing bad cholesterol. Exercise also allows your blood to flow more freely, which helps to cut

the risk of heart disease. Daily exercise helps to improve mood, self-esteem,

physical appearance, energy, and helps you to sleep better. So just remember

that being active can literally be a walk in the park, dancing, cleaning, or anything that gets you up and moving. Try to get your heart rate up above resting

level with physical activity for at least 20-30 minutes. There are 1,440 minutes

in a day, schedule at least 30 of them for physical activity. Your body, mind,

and heart will thank you.

Information provided by

AST Physical Activities Specialist, Chrissy Wiens

NIS

TRI IURIS FIDE

What You Need to Know About

Quitting Tobacco

The University of Oklahoma

College of Law

John B. Turner LL.M. Program

Specializing in Energy, Natural Resources and

Indigenous Peoples Law

The John B. Turner LL.M. Program

at OU Law extends the school’s

longstanding history of excellence

and expertise in energy law, natural

resources law, and indigenous

peoples law. This program is

designed to be flexible, allowing

international and American

students to study in all three areas

or concentrate their studies in one

or two of these areas.

The LL.M. program offers a

combination of courses available

only at the University of Oklahoma.

In addition to studying with the

outstanding faculty, students have

unique interdisciplinary opportunities

to receive credit for related courses

offered by other departments. The

LL.M. program also includes guest

lectures, field trips, social events, and

networking opportunities.

Quitting smoking is not easy, but it can be done. To have the best chance of

quitting and staying quit, it’s good to know, what you are up against and what your options

are and where to go for help. Nicotine is a drug found naturally in tobacco it is as addictive

as heroin or cocaine. Over time, a person becomes physically and emotionally dependent (addicted) to nicotine. The physical dependence causes unpleasant withdrawal symptoms when

trying to quit. The emotional and mental dependence make it hard to stay away from nicotine

after quitting.

When nicotine is inhaled the smoke is carried deep into a person’s lungs and is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream and is then carried to all parts of the body. That includes the heart,

the brain, blood vessels, hormones, and the way our bodies digest and use food (metabolism).

Nicotine inhaled in cigarette smoke reaches the brain faster than drugs that enter the body

through a vein (intravenously or IV).

When smokers try to cut back or quit tobacco the lack of nicotine leads to withdrawal symptoms. Symptoms usually start within a few hours of the last cigarette and peak about 2 to 3

days later when most of the nicotine and chemicals are out of the body. Withdrawal symptoms

can last for a few days to several weeks and will get better every day that a person is smokefree. To learn how to deal with the withdrawal symptoms of quitting you may contact the AST

Supported by the Cooperative Agreement Number 5U58/DP001094-04 from CDC.

For an application and information about admissions,

degree requirements, curriculum, tuition and fees, go to

www.law.ou.edu/llm, or contact us at (405) 325-6603

or llm@law.ou.edu.

The Shawnee Clinic hosted an Open House/Patient Appreciation Celebration on

Wednesday, November 30, 2011.

The Shawnee Clinic has new faces. These professionals bring years of experience and new energy. Dr. James Gormley, Pediatrician, Stacy Curtis Physician

Assistant, Dr. Lee Optometrist, Angela Flanagan RN, Laurie Webber LPN, and

Wendy Fixico LPN to name the ones that have joined us since October. These

professionals will help the AST Health System continue to provide excellent

patient care.

Continually improving customer service is a top departmental priority for the

Health System. The Customer Service Task Force (CSTF) was formed to look

at how well we've been doing and to recommend strategies on how to make

customer service even better at every level and in every part of the AST Health

System.

The task force has been asked to look at ways of measuring our customer perceptions of service delivery; review the processes, structures or systems that

support the delivery of those services; and implement a Customer Service Plan.

Members of the community who have agreed to participate on the Task force

are Mary Birdtail, Augustine Johnson, Cynthia Longhorn, and Joel Longhorn.

During the Tobacco Free Cleveland County Coalition’s 3rd Annual Legislative Breakfast held on November 4, 2011. Patricia

Yarholar, REACH Coordinator accepted a Leadership Award for

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Clinic for recognition of the organization’s dedication and commitment for a tobacco free worksite.

In November of 2010 the clinic’s adopted a tobacco free policy as

a way to promote a commercial tobacco free campus for its staff

and patrons.

If you’d like to submit an

ad or article give us a call

at (405) 598-1279 or

send us an e-mail at

mediadept@astribe.com

ALL ARTICLES FOR THE NEXT

MONTH’S ISSUE ARE DUE BY

THE 20TH OF THE CURRENT

MONTH

Tai Chi Classes

Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for Native Americans

ages 55+, in the U.S.

What can we offer to help reduce your risk?



Tai Chi Classes- a self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching. To do tai chi, you

perform a series of postures or movements in a slow, graceful manner. Each posture flows into the

next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion. Tai Chi is the most prominent

Chinese martial art of the internal style



Provide you with home safety assessment information

What are the benefits?



Increase muscle strength

Maintain or increase mobility

Gives you mental relaxation

Help you live more independently

Contains many movements which help breathing

Cultivate internal energy and improves relaxation

When and Where?



Little Axe Resource Center

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Act Now!! Don’t wait for a fall injury to open your eyes about the importance of

physical health!

Rosie Tallbear, Little Axe Resource Center 405.364.7298

For More Information about the AST Injury Prevention Program Services:

Sacha Almanza, BA, CPS Program Coordinator 405.360.0698

Prevent the Holiday Blues. . .

Obligations to attend school programs, family dinners and office parties can quickly congest one’s calendar during the holiday season. Attempts

to meet all the expectations to cook more, shop more, spend more and clean more can lead one to feel overwhelmed, vulnerable to exhaustion and

lead to developing a case of the “holiday blues”. It is important to keep these expectations for managing the holiday season reasonable. Mental

Health America has developed the following advice to cope with holiday stress and depression:

• Be realistic about what you can and cannot do. Don’t put the entire focus on just one day (i.e., Thanksgiving Day). Remember that it’s a season

of holiday sentiment, and activities can be spread out to lessen stress and increase enjoyment.

• Remember the holiday season does not banish reasons for feeling sad or lonely; there is room for these feelings to be present, even if the person

chooses not to express them.

• Leave “yester-year” in the past and look toward the future. Life brings changes. Each season is different and can be enjoyed in its own way.

• Do something for someone else. Try volunteering some of your time to help others.

• Enjoy activities that are free, such as taking a drive to look at holiday decorations, going window shopping or making a snowperson with children.

• Be aware that excessive drinking will only increase your feelings of depression.

• Try something new. Celebrate the holidays in a new way.

• Spend time with supportive and caring people. Reach out and make new friends, or contact someone you haven’t heard from in a while.

• Save time for yourself! Recharge your batteries! Let others share in the responsibility of planning activities.

More to consider:

The aging population and those who have experienced a recent loss of a loved one are particularly vulnerable to depression during the holiday season. Consider the experience of an aging family member’s perspective of the holidays dealing with the loss of mobility, difficulty or an inability to

get to religious services, loss of loved one’s , inability to host and prepare a holiday meal, difficulty seeing/writing holiday cards and new financial

limitations.

Depression is exacerbated by isolation. To avoid aging family members feelings of sadness developing into holiday depression consider:

• Arrange for them to participate in community events and encourage age appropriate volunteerism.

• Make special efforts to stop by to enjoy a cup of coffee and listen attentively to stories of past Christmas then encourage them to participate in

creating new memories.

• Time family functions or dinners so that it does not disrupt their strict routine

• Remember to visit after the holidays.

Please contact the AST Behavioral Health Department for support in accessing the appropriate interventions for depression.

Virginia Kinkade MSW

Behavioral Health Therapist & Social Worker

ATTENTION ALL ABSENTEE SHAWNEE

TRIBAL MEMBERS:

The AST Health Program in cooperation with the AST Education Department is

proud to announce we will be accepting applications for the new “Health Careers

Education and Scholarship program”. If you are currently enrolled in or plan to

enroll in any of the following health careers:

Radiology Technician

Registered Nurse

Medical Lab Technician

Licensed Practical Nurse

We will offer Tuition assistance, Book assistance, and a monthly Stipend to help

our tribal members further their education in the Health fields. Selection will

be based upon individual financial need and commitment to entering the Health

Field. If you are close to finishing your program and lack that extra push or thinking about entering these careers, then check out the website at www.astribe.com

under Service Programs or e-mail lbates@astribe.com for more information. A

total of four scholarships will be awarded in 2012.

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

TRIBAL MEMBERS

TRIBALÊEMPLOYMENTÊ

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HERE IS TO ANNOUNCE THE POSITIONS THAT ARE UP FOR

ELECTION IN 2012

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Shawnee,ÊOKÊ74801

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PhoneÊ405.275.4030Êext.135

CellÊ405.432.9859

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Buckle

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Journey’s

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Rue 21

Sales Associate Part Time

Sears

Sales Associate Part Time

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Game Stop

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Claire’s

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or Sunday.coupon.

1 coupon

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366-7220

Open 7 Days A(In

Week!

Front of Thunderbird Entertainment Center Next

Open 7 Days A Week!

Title VI News

DECEMBER 2011

We will be having our Christmas

Bingo on December 14th 11am to

1pm, at the Title VI Building in

Shawnee.

We will be delivering to the

homebound.

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE

TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

DEPARTMENT

Victim Advocacy

Homebound will received meals

on the 22nd for the week of27

thru 30th.

Assist victims by offering educational classes that focus on the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault, stalking and dating/violence. Each victim

is helped with emotional support and resources both from Tribal programs and

local community programs.

Title VI will be cleaning and taking inventory during this week.

No lunches will be served or

delivered.

Court Advocacy

Christmas wishes to all of the

Title VI Members from the

Title VI Staff!!!!!!

Dos Johnnie Mae Donna

Robert Cynthia Ted Frank

Assists survivors with domestic violence court related appearances as well as

filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders.

Housing and Utility Assistance

Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence in emergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim to either

receive housing or utility assistance.

Transistional Housing

The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence. Participants have up to two years to obtain education and job skills

needed to begin a new life. Services include case management, counseling,

and transportation. There area four homes all equipped with furniture and basic

household items.

Referral Assistance

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

Assists with providing community resources to those who are in need of additional services outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic

Violence Program.

Sexual Assault Advocacy

The AST DV Sexual Assault Program is on-call 24 hours per day to provide

emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to sexual assault survivors

at hospitals, police stations and throughout the legal system. The Program also

serves as a resouce center to the community by offering educational information and referrals.

Shelter Placement Assistance

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program works with other

shelters within Oklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for the victim and children may also be available.

Community Outreach

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational

trainings, informational displays, and community events in order to provide

more awareness to both Tribal and non-Tribal communities.

For any questions regarding any of the above services please

contact the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence

staff at (405) 275-4030.

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

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

2011

TRIBAL PHONE NUMBERS

of Indians of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

return service

requested

PRSRT

STANDARD MAIL

U.S. Postage Paid

Permit No. 434

Shawnee, OK 74801

Secretary Teri Reed ....................... 104

Jerry Ann Knox ............................. 186

Larry Buckley (Enrollment).............. 107

Darrell Larney (Enrollment) ............. 103

Governor George Blanchard ........ 188

Lyndale Waller .............................. 187

FINANCE

Belinda Collins (Controller) ..................... 162

Jennifer Hernandez (Budget Analyst) ...... 213

Genevieve Foster (Asst. Cont.) ................. 161

Amy Hilderbrand (Pay. Spec.) ................. 159

Teresa Gile (Admin. Asst.) ........................ 115

Jenny Ware (Acct. Pay.) ........................... 143

Holly Davis (Acct. Pay. Spec.) .................... 144

Dee Wood (Staff Acct. II) .......................... 110

Twyla Blanchard (Staff Acct. II).............. 175

Arlene Herrera ...................................... 172

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES

Margaret Ellis ....................................... 193

Kimberly Stephens ................................ 156

Deborah Davis (Domestic Violence) .... 113

Jackie Denny ......................................... 108

Linda Gouge (Sexual Assault Adv) ...... 206

ELECTION COMMISSION

Emily Longman ..................................... 150

EDUCATION

Margaret Ellis Admin Asst./Rec. ......... 193

Tresha Spoon ......................................... 121

(Savannah Stacy, Rick Short)

UPDATED: SEPT 6, 2011

PAGING ZONES

ALL PAGE ...............................................70

Finance page.............................................71

Police Dept. ................. 275-3200 / 275-3432

Thunderbird Casino NRM.......... 360-9270

Shawnee Casino ........... 360-9270 ext. 3601

Tribal Store (Little Axe).................. 364-0668

(Kenny Jones, Roger Anderson,

Shaun Wiegmann, Dennis Burks )

Housing ......................................... 273-1050

OEH/OEP ..................................... 214-4235

CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM

SOCIAL SERVICES

Annie Wilson (Director) .......................... 167

REALTY

Rachel Howell (Director)...................... 125

Johnnie Hagan ...................................... 126

Joseph Blanchard.................................. 127

PROCUREMENT

Becky Prewett (Director)...................... 160

Asaycia Clayton ................................... 178

OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE

All Nations Bank .......................... 273-0202

AST Campus ................................ 275-4030

Toll Free ........................ 1-800-256-3341

Brendle Corner ............................ 447-3372

Building Blocks ........................... 878-0633

POLICE DEPT............... 275-3200 / 275-3432

Brad Jackson (Chief) .............................. 138

Linda Day .............................................. 140

David Haskins ....................................... 182

Al Wysocki............................................. 141

Scott Wilson........................................... 157

Anthony Johnson .................................. 157

Trent Norton ......................................... 157

Glenna Jones ......................................... 145

Greg Mendiaz ........................................ 174

Shawnee Clinic

Clinic (Bldg. 17)............................... 878-5850

Pharmacy...................................... 878-5859

Toll free.......................... 1-866-742-4977

(Buster Bread, Rosie Tallbear, Jared Duroy)

MUSIC

Phil Bradley ........................................... 117

CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP

Henryetta Ellis (Director/THPO) ....... 190/199

Alison Taylor (Gift Shop Manager)............ 203

Lisa Botone (Library/Gift Shop) ......... 122

Gift Shop ................................................ 152

HEALTH PROGRAMS

Behavioral Health ........................ 878-4716

Community Health (Bldg 17) ........ 878-5850

Alternate No. .............. 395-0593 / 395-9006

Contract Health (Bldg 16) .............. 878-4702

Toll free.......................... 1-877-878-4702

Little Axe Clinic

Clinic - Medical ............................ 447-0300

After hours .............................. 447-0498

Clinic - Dental .............................. 307-9704

Diabetes ........................................ 360-0698

Pharmacy...................................... 292-9530

Resource Center ........................... 364-7298

OTHER EXTENSIONS

Receptionist (Wannetta Battise) .................101

Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm...................................109

Bldg. 1 Break Rm...................................185

Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .........................211

Treas. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .......................119

Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. ............................191

ASEDA (878-6782) .................................181

Finance Conference Rm ........................171

TITLE VI

Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ..........169

Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun ........................149

Donna Butler ..........................................149

Robert Schoolfield .................................149

Cynthia Ringwald ..................................149

Ted Watson ............................................149

TERO

Randy Edge (Dir.) ..................................135

Bridgette Wilson ....................................163

TAX COMMISSION / TAG

Les Cusher ..............................................136

Alicia Engler ...........................................179

MIS........................................ Helpdesk 400

Rico Coon (Director, helpdesk) ..................... 208

Michael Berry (Website, helpdesk) ............... 183

Eric Sieg (helpdesk) ..................................... 207

Travis O’Dell (helpdesk) ............................. 209

Fax(MIS)................................ 405-395-0569

MEDIA

Main Number ................................598-1279

Fax .................................................598-0221

MAINTENANCE

Cecil Walker .......................................... 196

Reta Harjo ............................................. 128

Steve Colungo ........................................ 176

Stephen Fife ........................................... 176

Isaac Bettelyoun .................................... 176

Donna Simon ......................................... 176

Sherri Yetter.......................................... 176

John Mann............................................. 176

Tom White ............................................. 176

Terry Lancaster .................................... 176

Little Axe Resource Center

Bucky LittleCharley .................... 585-8310

Duke Blanchard ........................... 585-3669

Douglas Megehee ........................................

COURT

Kathy Brock (Court Clerk) .................. 120

Deputy Court Clerk .............................. 139

BURIAL & SCHOOL CLOTHING

Wynona Coon(Director) ....................... 142

ATTORNEY

Alyssa Campbell .................................... 134

Whitney Weingartner ........................... 134

Troy Littleaxe ........................................ 134

Anna Clough .......................................... 134

ASEDA

Sharrod Tabbytite ................................. 181

Representative Jeff Gibson ........... 202

Rick Short ...................................... 158

(Financial Consultant)

Treasurer Kathy Deere ................. 118

Eddie Brokeshoulder......................... 148

INDIAN CHILD WELFARE

Melissa Lopez ........................................ 166

JR Wind ................................................. 195

Sena Yesslith (ICW) ............................. 114

HUMAN RESOURCES

Briana Ponkilla(HR Co. Director)....... 131

Tricia Dietrich (HR Co. Director) ......... 170

(Personnel/HR) ........................................... 111

Edwina Butler-Wolfe ............................ 133

(After School Program Director)

HORSE SHOE BEND

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS

Lt. Governor Isaac Gibson............ 132

Andy Warrior ................................ 189

Clarice Murdock (Self Gov. Spec.) .... 205

Gov.

Lt. Gov.

Secretary

Rep Treas.

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