# n g T he S h a w n (2016) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A3a5ea5aeef4b6780 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text The mo ee " "A n g T he S h a w n Absentee ShawneeNews Inside This Issue Volume 27 No. 46 2 - 3 Executive Committee Reports 4 Title VI Menu & News 5 Larry Buckley Obituary 6 Tax Collections 7 Talking Leaves Job Corps 11 Big Jim Youth Awards Application 27 Colorectal Cancer Screening 28 Election Commission 30 - 33 Campaign Letters 34 AST Fitness Calendar 37 Easter Egg Run 39 Foster Care 14 - 15 March Birthdays 16 AST Health System Update 20 - 22 Mosquito Bites Prevention 23 AST Health Authority 24 Healthy & Savory Substitutions 25 Emergency Management March 2016 The White Turkey Band Of Shawnees Thanks The Candidates For Office For Coming Out To The Political Forum. Twila Parker for Treasurer - Scott Miller for Treasurer - Ken Blanchard for Lt. Governor Kathy Deere for Treasurer - Sherman Tiger for Representative GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING April 9th 2016 - 10:00 A.M. at the Thunderbird Entertainment Center, Norman, Ok *Please note: Only breakfast will be served. From 8:30-­9:45 Executive Committee Edwina Butler-Wolfe Governor Issac Gibson Lt. Governor John Johnson Secretary Leah Bates Treasurer Kenneth Blanchard Representative Monthly Executive Committee meetings can be watched online at astribe.com Governor’s Report Hello my Absentee Shawnee people! Global warming has definitely had an impact here in Shawnee. We are having a range of daily temperatures from 32 to 70. In days gone by we would still be having icy temperatures with even some snow fall. It doesn’t look like that will be happening, here, this year. This weekend I noticed a number of my neighbors out clearing their flower beds in preparation for the upcoming Spring. Although, I don’t seem to have the time to commit to landscaping I certainly do appreciate the beauty of flowers and landscapes and those who work so hard in bringing such beauty to Shawnee. In order to make change within the Shawnee community I will need to be in a position to do that. I have been asked to sit on the Shawnee Beautification Committee and have decided to accept that opportunity. I hope that by serving on this Committee that I may take a larger role in what we see done within the Shawnee area. And as I have said so often the Maintenance department needs to have a vision for our tribe that includes the hiring of a Master Landscaper to work on and around our community buildings and our Shawnee tribal complex grounds. This vision should further include at creating a facility master plan that dedicates funds to our buildings and establishes building priorities. This facility master plan should be placed before the Executive Committee so that we might all share in that futuristic effort so that we can ensure the longevity of what we as a self-governed Nation has worked so hard to achieve – sustainability, self-sufficiency and selfdetermination. This past month(s) I participated in the following meetings: Meeting • 26th (Continued) 11:30 AM/ 1:00 PM Luncheon at the Oklahoma Governor’s Mansion – Tribal Leaders only Luncheon • 26th (Continued) Retirement Reception for Candy Klump at VA Hospital in OKC, OK • 29th CTSA Special Board Meeting FEBRUARY 2016 • 1st Oklahoma State of State Address Governor Fallin at OKC State Capitol 2ND Met with Ada Melton of American Indian Development Associates on the National Baseline Study, US Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice • 3rd AM Informal Meeting Executive Committee • 4th 10:00 AM ASTHA, Inc. and Li Si Wi Nwi, Inc. Shareholders Meeting 2:00 PM BANK MEETING • 10th 10:00 AM Executive Committee Informal Meeting • 11th 10:00 AM Bank Meeting with Board Members Other Topics/Expressions Happy Birthday & Anniversary To those who have had a birthday or JANUARY 2016 • 11th CTSA Governing Board and Policy and Procedure Board Training • 15th United Indian Nations of Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas (UINOKT) Meeting in Tulsa • 19th ASTHA, Inc. and Li Si Wi Nwi, Inc. Health Board Meeting(s) • 20th Regular Executive Committee Meeting and Thunderbird Entertainment Center (TEC) Board Meeting • 21st CTSA Monthly Board Meeting • 22nd ASEDA Shareholders Meeting • 26th AM Executive Committee Informal 2 anniversary I extend my warmest regards. Condolences To those families who may have lost a family member this month I extend my condolences to you and your family. Upcoming Elections The election season is upon us and I encourage all of you to go vote. Please keep in mind whether you want to see the tribe move forward under rule of law; whether you want to see financial reports; whether you want to keep paying for certain elected officials legal fees. Look at experience and education and work ethic and not just culture, although that is a vital element to who we are as a people. As for me my vote goes to those who have over 15 years of experience; have a STRONG work ethic and abide by our law. I think you know who those people are. In Conclusion I have 19 months left in Office and I find each day eventful and full of possibilities. My door is always open (unless I am in a meeting or at a meeting) and I welcome your visits. Help me to make a difference – stand beside me and Let us Build for the Future (BFF) united and together! Thank you for your support. Secretary’s Report Tribal members, As you all know General Council will be held in April 2016, the date has not been set yet but as soon as it is, I will have it posted via Tribal Newsletter and Tribal website. I have noticed in the past years, the secretary's office has ordered 200 books for attendees at General Council and every year there are more than half of the booklets left. So this year we are only ordering 100 General Council books. They will be given first come first serve. If you do not get a book and wish to have one, you can request one through the secretary's department at 275-4030 x6275/6306. The General Council booklets will also be on the tribal website for your review. Also, in the past, we had provided breakfast and lunch. This year we are only providing breakfast. It will be served from 8:30 am to 9:45 am. Hope to see you there!!! I would like to recognize tribal member Ms. Ashley Nicole McCray. She received the 2015 City of Norman Human Rights Award. Ashley has been active on many fronts in securing equal treatment for Oklahoma's Indigenous Peoples. Her work and advocacy on behalf of Oklahoma's 36 federally recognized tribes has yielded positive results for The University of Oklahoma and the residents of the city of Norman. Ashley's work is a great example of how a few dedicated individuals can contribute to making Norman's more inclusive and welcoming community for people of diverse backgrounds. In early 2015, McCray led an effort to implement a new diversity policy for the University of Oklahoma. This effort was well received by the university's administrators. Ashley was recognized by the White House; Champions for Change program. Throughout her journey, McCray led a successful campaign to recognize the second Monday in October as "INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY". The declaration of Indigenous People's Day makes the University of Oklahoma one of the first universities in the country to replace Columbus Day with "INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY". The University of Oklahoma declaration has received the enthusiastic support from the student government associates as well as David Boren. Also, it has been brought to my attention that improper charges are being charged for tobacco for traditional funerals. If you use tobacco for traditional funerals, you will need to get proper documentation (Tobacco Memorandum letter from the Secretary's Department or Social Services with signatures). The store will NO LONGER authorize any tobacco charges for traditional (funeral) purposes, if you do not have signed documentation. I have been very busy the past month, I apologize if I have missed any calls or emails. NIYAWA, Secretary Johnson Treasurer's Report Since taking office, I have done my utmost to ensure financial accountability for all Tribal entities; thus, as of today, the Tribe has stayed within its allotted budget with the exception of the convenience store. The Finance department continues to ensure that the day-to-day activities of the finance department, as well as the other departments continue to flow efficiently and effectively. The financial processes are continually being streamlined in order for there to be accurate accountability. One of the many positive outcomes of the finance’s ‘streamlining process’, is that a 2005 strategic plan was located in an old unused desk in 2015, and we soon realized that the accounting steps that were initially discussed, within my first 3 months of taking office, were almost a mirror image of the ones outlined in the 2005 strategic plan. The most rewarding difference between then and now is that the individuals within the current finance department and many others, accomplished the accounting steps outlined in this strategic plan within 18 months compared to the 5 years the 2005 strategic committee said it would take and never implemented. The initial goal of the Treasurer’s office is to close all loose ends by June of 2016 and prepare the tribe for another 2 years of progress. We have spent the last year and a half cleaning up processes, educating team members, researching guidelines, and changing the mindset of “that is always how we done it”. Subsequently, it is amazing what we can do when we work together as a TEAM, and I appreciate every person that has stepped up and took their individual department to another level. We must also remember that the millennials are coming into the workforce and it is time we move the tribe financially into modern times. Representative's Report Fellow Tribal Members: I hope this message finds you in good health and spirits. We, the Executive Committee have only recently been meeting together as a group to discuss business of the Tribe and the role of this Tribal Government. Too often we look at the short term and not the long term effects how our decisions will affect the Tribal Membership. You see, people get in trouble when they spend, spend, spend…without seeing the end results. The smart person would develop a budget, next develop a plan, seek outside expertise and discuss it some more. This is the way we should be handling tribal business as it affects the Tribal Membership. I will continue to work for you in this manner, the Tribal Membership first and foremost. The Human Resource Department has completed the revision to our 401K retirement plan with Redstone investments and is excited to be able to offer direct planning and management of employee 401K accounts. One of our goals in 2016 is to empower all employees with knowledge about planning for their future. Safety training is scheduled for March 8 and 9 and this will be sponsored by OnPoint Insurance. This will be for first roud of safety training for 2016 and a kick-­off to the HR initiative to encourage safety practices and principals on the AST campus. Absentee Shawnee Tribe personnel policy manual does allow for 3 wellness hours per week at the directors discretion so please encourage each other to get out and get moving! Currently Absentee Shawnee Tribe has 10 employment positions open, however to view a full listing please visit our website at www.astrive. com. If you have any questions regarding the Human Resources Department please call Cheri Hardeman at (405) 275-­4030 ext. 6252. The Representative has oversight over the Camp Nikoti Project: Progress Report for Camp Nikoti as of 02-­12-­2016. The Request for Proposals (RFP) for Architectural and Civil Engineering Services has been posted with and Architectural and Civil Engineering firm under contact. Pre-­Construction soil borings have been completed for construction design. The Architect has completed the Camp Activity/Dining Hall plans and placed the building out to bid. We are now in the process of negotiation 3 some design changes on the building. The Civil Engineering firm has completed and submitted the parking lot design work for review and approval, along with the water well design specs. The water well and water storage tank has been sent out to bid and we are now waiting on reviewing the bids and soon will have the water tower under contract for construction. The proposed lake construction has started with approximately half of the trees removed for the lake area. Removal of the remaining trees and dam developments should start back up soon with weather permitting. Cleveland County OEC has been to the site flagging the electrical route and clearing trees along the front entrance preparing for electrical poles to service the Camp Nikoti. Representative, Kenneth Blanchard: (405) 275-­ 4 030 ext. 6287, cell (405) 585-­ 8 991 or kblanchard@astribe.com Representative Administrative Assistant, Diane Ponkilla: (405) 275-­4 030 ext. 6335, cell (405) 765-­6 598 or diane.ponkilla@astribe.com APPROPRIATE POLL BEHAVIOR According to the Election Ordinance Article VIII Section 1 – The official polling sites and adjoining Tribal Grounds are neutral grounds, therefore, there shall be no campaigning or loitering on Election Day by any person. It shall be the duty of the Election Commission to request that Tribal police, be present at each polling place and be responsible for maintaining order, prevent campaigning, and loitering during the election process. In order to comply we suggest that you do not campaign in any fashion. For Examples: No: “vote for...” sticker on cars campaign clothing disbursement of campaign material; counseling as to who to vote for Do not loiter at poll site: 1. Arrive 2. Register 3. Vote 4. Exit Unless there is a line each voter should be at the poll no more than 10 minutes, outside of voter booth. Each voter may take all the time they need to read the ballot to vote in the private booth but should not “visit” with Commissioners or other voters at the poll site. Any visiting of voters must occur outside of the Poll Site and adjoining Tribal grounds. Voting Polls close at 6:00 p.m. Voter has to be in line in order to vote. Policies And Procedures States: There shall be no campaigning on property of polling site. This includes signs, person to person, clothing, etc. or within 200 ft. of the polling site. (On Election Day all signs must be over 200 ft. away from the edge of tribal property that contain poll sites.) TITLE VI MENU Sunday Monday Tuesday 1 6 Monday 7 6 13 13 20 20 27 27 Hamburgers Tom, Lett, Onions Fries Applesauce 7 Ham 14 Scalloped Pot. Blacked Eye Peas Chicken Fry Steak Mashed PPears ot/Gravy Veggies 14 Apricots Pork Chop 21 Stuffing Green Beans Title VI Closed Mixed ruit Inventory & CFleaning 21 Chicken Fajitas w/ bell peppers & onion Tortillas 28 Refried Beans 28 Tuna Sandwich Hamburger Lett, Tom LTOP Chips Fries Orange Ice Cream Wednesday 2 2% milk served daily Sunday Thursday Chicken Broc and Rice Casserole 9 Tossed Salad* Chicken Broc & Rice Peaches 9 Casserole Tossed Salad* Chicken Strips 15 Mashed Pot/Gravy Hot HSpinach am n Chez Mandarin Oranges Sandwich Tamale 16 Refried Beans Spanish Rice Tamales Cookie Mexi-­‐corn Smoked Sausage 22 Mac N Chez Title Veggies VI Closed Inventory Crisp & Cleaning BBQ Chicken 23 Tossed Salad* Cauliflower Title VI Closed Bread Inventory & Cleaning 22 23 Mac Salad 15 Chips/Mand. Oranges 29 Goulash Greenbeans Garlic Bread Apricots 29 Wieners N Kraut Chef Mac n SCalad hez W C Green hicken beans Eggs, Chez Prunes Cottage Chez Pineapples Friday 3 to change Grilled Chez Fish Menu subject Goulash Coleslaw Salad Bar* Veggie Soup Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Hushpuppies Cornbread Pineapples 1 2 3 Pie BBQ Pork Sandwich 8 Pickles n Onions Mac Salad Beef Tips Orange & Noodles Veggies Crisp 8 Chips n Salsa 16 Cookie Grilled Chez Chicken Noodle Soup Grapes 30 30 Roast Wild Dinner Red OPnion ot/Carrots Beans Bread Cake Mixed Fruit NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!! CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-­‐275-­‐4030 EXT 6227 or 6270 OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER Beef Fingers Mashed Pot/Gravy 10 Beets Beans Bread Steakfries Pudding Onions Cornbread 10 Pork Riblets 17 Baked Beans Tossed Stew Salad* Bread Chez Stick Crackers 17 Pears Shepard’s Pie 24 Bread Fluff 24 Christmas English Muffin Scrambled Eggs Eve Ham 31 31 Ham Tuna Salad Sandwich Black-­‐eyed Peas Au LTOP gratin pot. Apple Cornbread Pita Bread 4 4 Saturday 5 Scrambled Eggs Sausage Gravy Friday Biscuits Saturday 5 Bagel Cream Cheese 11 Boiled Egg 12 English Muffin Ham Scrambled Eggs 11 12 Scrambled Eggs 18 Sausage Gravy Biscuit Cereal 18 19 Toast 19 Oatmeal 25 Raisins Sausage Toast 26 25 Merry 26 Christmas AST Complex Closed LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-­‐THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS 9AM TO 11AM TITLE VI NEWS March 27, EASTER March 13, Set your clocks UP one hour!!! MARCH IS WHEN THE SCHOOL KIDS HAVE SPRING BREAK!!! SO LET’S BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU’RE OUT AND ABOUT!!!! March 17, St. Patrick’s Day March 20, SPRING BEGINS!!! Basketball fans get ready for March 25, AST Complex will be closed. No meals will be delivered or served. *If you have any concerns or comments please give us a call at 405-­275-­4030 ext 6227 4 Larry Buckley Jan 2nd, 1956—February 17th, 2016 Long-time employee, Larry Buckley passed at his home on February 17th, 2016. Larry was the Director of Enrollment for 13 years. He assisted tribal programs and departments with statistical data as well as everyday tasks like making tribal enrollment cards for tribal members. He was knowledgeable of the Tribe’s enrollment procedures and regularly attended Executive Committee meetings to present tribal members for enrollment. We thank Larry for his commitment to integrity within the Enrollment Department. He will be missed by family, friends, and co-workers here at the Tribal Complex. Services were held at Indian Nations Baptist Church, Seminole, OK ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS APPLYING FOR TRIBAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE (T.E.A) (A ONE TIME YEARLY PAYMENT OF $150.00, PER RESIDENCE) ELIGIBILITY ¸ ENROLLED ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE ¸ 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER ¸ UTILITY BILL IN YOUR NAME AND/OR SPOUSE’S NAME (SPOUSE MUST RESIDE IN HOME) ¸ TOTAL RESIDENCE INCOME (MUST NOT EXCEED A MONTHLY NET PAY OF $2,800.00) REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: ¸ SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE) ¸ CDIB CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE) ¸ CURRENT UTILITY BILL AND/OR DISCONNECT NOTICE ¸ CURRENT 30 DAYS INCOME VERIFICATION (I.E. CHECK STUB, SOCIAL SECURITY, UNEMPLOYMENT, TANF, ETC.) ¸ UNEMPLOYED APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM PROVIDED BY CASE WORKER APPLICATION ALSO ONLINE: wwwastribe.com HAVE APPLICATION COMPLETED AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONS BEFORE SUBMITTING TO SOCIAL SERVICES 5 Elders Council NOTICE: DUE TO THE ELECTION BEING ON MARCH 19TH, THE ELDERS MEETING DATE/TIME HAS CHANGED TO MARCH 12TH, 2016 AT THE TITLE VI BUILDING IN SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA. Tax Collections FY-2016 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS FY-2016 (thru 1/31/2016) YTD TAX COLLECTIONS RUN DATE: 02/16/16 RUN DATE: 02/16/16 (thru 01/31/2016) TAX CATEGORY JANUARY FEBRUARY Sales (6%) Gaming % of free cash Employee (1%) Severance (8%) Motor Vehicle Tobacco Refund $6,629.54 $100,000.00 $20,005.91 $2,266.67 $10,173.81 $7,107.73 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $6,629.54 $100,000.00 $20,005.91 $2,266.67 $10,173.81 $7,107.73 TOTAL TAXES $146,183.66 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $146,183.66 Miscellaneous $223.45 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $223.45 $146,407.11 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $146,407.11 TOTAL COLLECTIONS NOTE: MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST YEAR-TO-DATE SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER TOTAL % OF TAXES COLLECTED 4.53% 68.30% 13.66% 1.55% 6.95% 4.85% $146,183.66 0.15% 100% $146,407.11 Personal Banking: AllNations Bank offers a wide range of products and services to meet today’s consumer demand including our AllNations Bank Free Checking Account; Savings Account; Certificate of Deposit Accounts; Individual Retirement Accounts; Money Market; Now Accounts & Consumer Loans including Auto, Boat and more. AllNations Offers Free ATM/Debit Card with each personal account that can be used at our Shawnee OK Drive Up ATM. In addition, we offer a wide selection of Safe Deposit Boxes for rent at competitive prices. Contact Us for Details As Follows: Calumet Office - Gene Davis or Dixie Smith 405-893-2240; offers a wide range of products and services to114 meet today’s E Main, Calumet, OK cluding Shawnee Office - Gene Davis or Amber Alexander 405-273-0202; 2023Accounts; S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK ree Checking Account; Savings Account; Certificate of Deposit Individual Business Banking: Money Market; Now Accounts & Consumer Loans including Auto, Boat and more. In addition to our Commercial Checking account, AllNations Bank offers a wide range of products and services to e ATM/Debit Card with each personal account that can be used at our Shawnee OK meet today’s business needs including all types of Commercial and Small Business Loans; Merchant Services; Night ition,Depository we offer a wide selection of Safe Deposit Boxes for rent at competitive prices. Drop & More. Contact Us for Details As Follows: Contact Us for Details As Follows: Calumet Office - Gene Davis or Dixie Smith 405-893-2240; Calumet Office - Gene Davis or Dixie Smith 405-893-2240; 114 E Main, Calumet, OK 114 E Main, Calumet, OK Shawnee Office - Gene Davis or Amber Alexander 405-273-0202; Shawnee Office - Gene Davis or Eugene Stidham 405-273-0202; 2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK Banking Hours: 2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801 Lobby Hours 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday Drive In Hours AMBank - 6:00 - Friday mmercial Checking account, 8:00 AllNations offersPM a wideMonday range of products and Saturday: 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon y’s business needs including all types of Commercial and Small Business Loans; ons Bank ight Depository Drop & More. 6 Talking Leaves Job Corps Success Story TALKING LEAVES JOB CORPS A NATIVE EMPHASIS CENTER Career Training at No Cost To Qualified Applicants! If you are...  16-24 years old  Need Career Training/High School Diploma/GED (Except for Major Holi days) Meet income guidelines Talking Leaves Job Corps Center 5700 Bald Hill Rd Tahlequah, OK 74465 No pending legal matters Name: Shayla Taylor Center: Talking Leaves Job Corps Center Career Area: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Dates in Job Corps: Graduated in October 2015 Place of Employment: Tahlequah Medical Group Tours Every Thursday at 9:45 a.m. Position: Medical Assistant Shortly after enrolling, Shayla Taylor quickly realized Talking Leaves Job Corps was the first step in launching her career. Now, she has completed her training as a certified clinical medical assistant and is continuing on her journey to become a registered nurse. A graduate of the Talking Leaves Job Corps Center, in Tahlequah, Okla., Shayla credits the program for giving her the employability skills and hands-on training to begin achieving her career goals. As a student, she completed work-based learning at the Tahlequah Medical Group, and was then hired as a medical assistant. She plans to continue her education through advanced training at a local technology center and then at Connors State College for its R.N. program. “The Talking Leaves Job Corps Center prepared me for my field,” she said. “My favorite thing about Job Corps is the education it gave me so I could enroll in advanced training.” While at Job Corps, Shayla was active in many organizations, leading the Native Voices club as president and serving as secretary of Student Government Association. Before Job Corps, Shayla was homeless, sleeping in her car and working in a dead-end job. “Job Corps gave me a chance to build a foundation so I could build myself back up,” Shayla said. “I have a career now. Talking Leaves Job Corps Center gave me a helping hand when I needed it the most.” Talking Leaves Job Corps is a native emphasis center, targeting qualified youth between the ages of 16-24 years of age that desire vocational training that can lead to a career. Students can also receive a GED or High School diploma. The center provides transportation back along I-40 as far as Oklahoma City each weekend. If you would like more information on how to qualify, call (405) 424-1927 and speak with an Admissions Counselor.  ... Job Corps could be for you! (Bus travels to OKC each weekend ) For more information Call 405.424.1927 Ashley Perkins Placement Advisor Office: 405-810-4090 Career Technical Training Cell: 918-506-7602 perkins.ashley@jobcorps.org  Clinical Medical Assistant  Facilities Maintenance  Culinary Arts  Office Administration  Electrical  Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide Placement assistance for Military, Advance Training, College, or Employment in Your Career 7 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE LANGUAGE CLASS FREE SHAWNEE LANGUAGE CLASS FOR NATIVE YOUTH  Limited to the first 20 youth participants  Must be 10—18yrs. Must have a CDIB card.  Transportation may be provided after school from Little Axe Schools  Orientation starts February 10th and classes start February 17th and run through the spring; classes will be held one day a week after school hours at the AST Little Axe Health Center.  The Absentee Shawnee Diabetes and Wellness Program will be sponsoring a youth soccer camp at the Little Axe High School. All Little Axe community youth are invited to participate. Registration is limited so please contact the Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Program at 405-364-7298 and pre-register EARLY! Classes will be taught by AST Tribal Elders. We find it to be very important to bring culture into prevention. This class is sponsored by the MYDNA SPF-TIG program & Diabetes and Wellness. For more information or to get a registration form please contact Kasey Dean at 405-701-7993 or Howard Brown at 405-701-7115. Participant name: __________________________ DOB: _________________ Parent/Guardian name: _______________________ Phone: ________________ Learn basic soccer skills Have fun being physically active! Name:_______________________________________ I, ______________, grant my child, _______________, permission to participate in the Absentee Shawnee Language Class. In Consideration of the acceptance of this entry I waive all claims for myself, my child and my heirs against the sponsors, cooperating and coordinating groups and any individuals associated with the event and will hold them harmless for any and all injuries which may result from my participation. I hereby give my permission to the media to use my name and photograph in the AST newsletter without limitation or obligation. All LA Elementary and Middle School Community youth are welcome! No experience required! Phone:______________ Male:__ Female:___ Age:___ Waiver: In consideration of the acceptance of this entry I waive all claims for myself and my heirs against the sponsors, cooperating and coordinating groups and any individuals associated with this event and will hold them harmless for any and all injuries which may result from my participation. I hereby give my permission to the media to use my name and photograph in the AST newsletter without limitation or obligation. I certify that I am physically fit for this event and understand the risks involved by participating in this event. ______________________________________________ _________________________ Signature Date _________________________________ Print ___________________ Email _________________________________ Signature ___________________ Date Oklahoma SPF-TIG project is funded by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Little Axe Come join us at the AST Resource Center!!! Free Tutoring in all subjects! Games and activities! Delinquency Prevention! Healthy Lifestyles! And Much More! Open to All Middle School and High School Students Open to Absentee Shawnee Tribal Students K-5 with a C.D.I.B. Everything is offered with no charge….Little Axe bus will transport students to the AST Resource Center on Peebly Road and parents are responsible for picking students up by 6:00pm. Duration: Starts August 31st and will run through the school year. Monday-Thursday, 2:45pm-6:00pm For more information and sign up please contact Blake Goodman at (405) 364-7569 8 Free Music Lessons for Kids Contact Phil Bradley 405-585-8801 Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Oklahoma After School Program - Shawnee 2025 S. Gordon Cooper AbsenteeShawnee, Shawnee OK Tribe74801 0f Oklahoma After School Program- Shawnee P: (405) 878-0633 F: (405) 2025 S. Gordon Cooper878-0156 Shawnee, OK 74801 P: (405) 878-0633 F: (405) 878-0156 The AST After School Program (ASP) - Shawnee has opened as of August 13, 2015. We will be accepting children who are in Kindergarten up to 12 years of age. We will be able to pick2015 up from Shawnee or Tecumseh schools only. The cost September is $25 per child per week. This fee will be able to help with transportation costs,(ASP) snacks andhassupplies children The AST After School Program - Shawnee opened as ofthe August 13, 2015. may We will be accepting need. children who are in Kindergarten up to 12 years of age. We will be able to pick up from Shawnee or Tecumseh schools only. The cost is $25 per child per week. This fee will be able to help with suppliesthe the children mayare need.open. At this time Wetransportation will onlycosts, besnacks openandwhen schools we not services forAtschool breaks including We willwill only be openprovide when the schools are open. this time we will not provide servicesfall, for schoo winter, spring and summer The ASP-Shawnee will breaks including fall, winter, spring and summerbreaks. breaks. The ASP-Shawnee will have tutors on hand to We provide assistance tohave provide tutors assistance on with hand homework. do have spots available; ifwith you are homework. interested please fee or (405) 878-0633. free to contact Brianaspots Ponkilla available; at Briana.ponkilla@astribe.com We do have if you are interested please feel free to contact Briana Ponkilla at Briana.ponkilla@astribe.com or (405) 878-0633. 9 Congratulations Abbe!!!! Family of Faith Christian School 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team OCSSA 2A STATE CHAMPIONS! Abbe Owings - 8Th Grade Basketball Champ AST Tribal Member Abbe Owings, An 8th grad ♥Proud Momma, Dos Owings of Faith Christian School. On February 13th ,2016 Onw February 2016, basketball team on the O13th, CSSA Abbe Ow ings and the 8th grade girls basketclass 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!!! ball team took state at the OCSSA 2A class state championship Congratulations Abbe!!!! PROUD MOMMA-­‐Dos Owings Honoring Our Past With Promise for Our Future LIFE is Beautiful Living Meth Free 10 AST Education Department: Big Jim Youth Awards We will begin taking applications for the 2015-16 Big Jim Youth Awards on January 1, 2016. High school seniors of both genders within the 50 United States are eligible to apply for these awards for the 2015-2016 school year. Applications will be accepted from January 1 to March 31, 2016 by US mail or email, official transcripts must be mailed. The official application form will be available in January 2016 at www.astribe.com under the Education Department. The $1,000.00 award is in the form of a scholarship to the college or university where the award recipient will attend for the fall 2016 semester. The scholarship must be used for the fall 2016 semester. We will begin accepting applications for the following awards: • Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Male and Female) Big Jim Athlete of the Year • (Male and Female) Individuals are encouraged to nominate deserving high school seniors. You may nominate yourself. Please refer to the application for required documents. 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. Applications accepted: Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Education Department We encourage ALL Absentee Shawnee High School Seniors to apply. Award recipients will be recognized as the 2015-2016 Big Jim Academic Achievement Award winner or the Big Jim Athlete of the Year. In addition to this recognition the award recipients will receive a $1,000.00 scholarship to be used towards their education and the advancement of their career. (405) 275-4030 Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department c/o Tresha Spoon 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 (405) 275-4030 Ext. 6242 youthaward@astribe.com May 2016 Toll free (800) 256-3341 Fax (405) 273-7938 youthaward@astribe.com □ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Male) □ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Female) □ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Athlete of the Year (Male) STUDENT INFORMATION Name: ___________________________________________________ (LAST) (FIRST) (MI) Enrollment #: Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone: ( (CITY) ) Cell Phone: ( (STATE) (ZIP) ) Email: HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION High School Name: City: State: Guidance Counselor: Phone #: Sport: Position: Coach: Phone #: (FIRST) Questions on these awards program should be addressed to: Finalists announced: 2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive (STREET) AWARDS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN MAY 2016 Jan. 1st –March 31st (LAST) All Absentee Shawnee High School Seniors are eligible and encouraged to apply. Documents to be included with application: □ Official High School Transcript □ Letter of Recommendation (Educator/Coach) □ Tribal Enrollment Card (copy) □ Resume of Accomplishments and Activities □ 500-word Essay: How do you feel your accomplishments (knowledge/training) will influence your future? □ Video (optional): no more than 10 minutes in length 11 THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & ENGINEERING (OEH&E) 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. The principal role of OEH&E is to raise the health status of our tribal members to the highest possible level by providing services in the area of water and wastewater. To qualify for a water well and/or septic system, the applicant must be an enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal member and reside within one of these six counties; Pottawatomie, Cleveland, Oklahoma, Payne, Lincoln, or Logan, provide land ownership by verification such as a Warranty Deed or Notarized Lease Agreement through the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Reality Department. Proof of income is not required. The services we provide are: new water wells, renovation of a water wells, new city or rural water connections, replacement of city or rural water service lines, new wastewater septic systems, renovation of septic systems, new city sewer lines/ renovation of city sewer lines and water treatment systems as needed. We are not funded to perform annual pumping of septic tanks. That service is considered part of home maintenance. If you are having water or wastewater issues or building a new home and need services please come by our office and fill out an OEH&E application for assistance. If your home is under the management of any housing authority and has not been paid off, you do not qualify for assistance. Applications for this program are available online at www. astribe.com and at the OEH&E building. THIP list all applicants by a priority list: a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly b. Income c. Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions d. 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 The AST Housing Authority is seeking sealed bids for the Development and Construction of 12 Single Family Units to be located in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Indian Preference will be given according to NAHASDA regulations and 24 CFR 1000.52; but Sealed Bids will be open to all vendors. Sealed Bids will be available on or after January 25, 2016 and will be due back in our office at 107 N Kimberly, Shawnee by February 26, 2016 at 3:00 pm. Late submissions will not be considered unless an insufficient number of proposals are received. The cost of each packet obtained will be a $300.00 refundable deposit which must be paid by check, money order, or credit card. If you are interested in submitting a sealed bid for this project, please contact Amanda Ramirez, Development Coordinator, at AST COURT - UPDATE In the matter of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe vs. Lt. Governor Isaac Gibson, Jr. case No. CRM-201577 and the Absentee Shawnee Tribe vs. Jeffrey Gibson, case No. CRM-2015-76 the last court proceedings were held on January 27th, 2016. A motion to dismiss the above cases was filed by the Respondents council, Attorney Gary Pitchlynn. The motion to dismiss was denied. (405) 273-1050 Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm The next court proceedings will be April 12th, 2016 at 1:30 pm at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Court. 12 Grass Mowing/Garden Tilling Grass Mowing/Garden Application Tilling Application The following are the requirements for this program: !. Must be an Absentee Shawnee Tribal member 2. Must be 65 years or older 3. Handicap/Disabled 4. Must provided proof of residency 5. All trash, branches, debris must be cleaned out of yard The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Maintenance Department will only mow, weed eat and till applicant’s property. Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks. Maintenance department will not trim tress or shrubs. No Rental Property will be mowed. If you have any questions please called Reta Harjo at (405) 275-­‐4030 ext 6249 or Mary Billy at ext 6267 Name:________________________________ Address:_____________________________ City:_______________ State:______ Zip Code:___________ CDIB:_____________ DOB:________________ Home Phone:___________________ Cell Phone:_______________________ Directions to home:__________________________________________________ The Absentee Shawnee Maintenance Department 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801 (405) 275-­‐4030 13 MArch 2016 Birthdays Alexander, Jason Thomas Alexander, Sherri Ann Alford, Grace Guadalupe Alford, Michael Jason Alford, Terry Wayne Allen, Vanessa Olivia Anania, Salvatore Westbrook Anderson, Steven Brian Annis, Loraine Pearl Applegate, Richard Allen Araujo, Bearen Demetrio Arms, Bruce Edwin Arms, Drake Jagger Augustine, Dezmond Solomon Barnes, Bralynn Kierra Barnhill, Rachel Renee Beaver Jr., Rodney Gene Bender, Liyahna Kyne Bernard, Carol Jean (Mohawk) Bettelyoun, Isaac Phillip Bettelyoun, Taylin Hope Bittle, Mona Jene Blalock, Aaron Wayne Blalock, Robert Edward Blanchard II, Larry Dean Blanchard, Brayden Nicole Blanchard, Izabel Marie Blanchard, Joe Henry Blanchard, Russell Duane Blanchard, Solomon Grant Bowden, Rosada Lynn Bradley, David John Brady, Dallas Dustin Brannon, Tkeyah Monique Brinson, Alexander Armando Brokeshoulder, Ashley M. 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TO CE To my beautiful “Baby” Daughter MY NIE Ha Happy Happy Birthday Sherrie Dawn Spoon I Love You, G-Low VIKKI DAWN STRYKER Have a good day. Love, Your Auntie Sadie !! so m u c h h a p p es s o n y o ur in Happy Birthday “lil sister” Gertrude “Trudy” Pickering I Love You, Sadie J.B. SLOAN Hope your day is HAPPY. I Love You, Sadie HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUBEN WILSON HAPPY BIRTHDAY ro kesho B ul ey l h de A r From, Your Sisters Jennifer, Marty & Esteline The Creep & Itsy Bitty Deanna Marie Spybuck s March 18 sp To my “crazy” beautiful cousin Happy Birthday Annette Wilson From, Katie, Ruben& Calvin From, Katie, Mom & Dad TO OUR FAVORITE BROTHER l dLove, a i ec HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! March 30 th Shelby & Justin, ve Sherrie, Happy 45th Birthday to my awesome Baby Sister!! You deserve so much happiness on your special day!! Love, The Creeep & Itsy Bitty Shelsie Mae White Thunder Love-Mom, Dad, Sheldon, DaeDae, Bryson, ser ay de u To my handsome Grandson Michael Jason Alford (Jay) Yo I hope your day is happy and good. I love you bunches & bunches. Hugs & Kisses and Lots of Love, Mom From, Mom & Dad 15 We love you more than words can say!! Hope everything beautiful comes your way!! Love your 3 monsters, Just,Jop, Jili &Rat AST Health System - March 2016 Our specialty clinic is now fully operational and staffed! Dr. Art Conley will be starting in March, replacing Dr. Wheeler. In addition to the Orthopedic services, Dr. Conley and his practice will also provide Spine and Pain Management Services once his orthopedic patients are set up. We are very excited to have Dr. Conley on staff, rounding out our specialty care clinic platform of services and integrated population-focused healthcare. We are very thankful and appreciative of the Executive Committee for their support with some great new projects for the health system including a drive through pharmacy and a storm shelter facility that will act as a dual-purpose community building, expanding office space at the Shawnee Clinic. The new Optometry Clinic expansion at Little Axe will open up triple the space for patient appointments that drastically increase patient access and care to the optometry services, including significantly expanded retail frames for our patients. Accreditation of our health system is pending, with the final stage being set in mid-April with the on-site survey by the AAAHC Team. With the help of input of our tribal members, elders, and patients we’ve completed the 2015 community needs assessment analysis. We are using the results to assist with the final actions of the strategic plan for healthcare. This is intended to execute with the direction and desires of the tribe being built into the plan to resource against. The health boards continue to increase access, quality of care, and services to all our patients. The health boards are made up of five active members, two of whom are AST Tribal members, two others being significant Native American leaders in their own tribes, and one medical doctor. The AST Board Members comprise 40% of the board’s being represented by AST Tribal Membership; of this 40% presence, they are 100% in charge of the health boards as Chairman and Vice Chairman of both boards, levying 100% of board leadership in AST Tribal Members. The Zika Virus has seen a lot of attention in the media and we have posted several pieces of important information in this month’s edition of the tribal newspaper. Please read and familiarize yourself with this information to protect you and your family. The normal Flu season is still upon us and we are encouraging everyone again to continue to follow your good hygiene measures as well as encouraging the same for your family. Once again, our teams of excellent employees stand up, and stand out, for our health system! I’m very proud of our outstanding star performers again this month, and thank them all for their contributions to our patients, their fellow employees, and the tribe! Employee of the month for health was Mrs. Rhonda Kaseca, Shawnee Clinic; Team of the Month: Optometry Team; Special Leadership Award: Shawnee Clinic Laboratory. The health employees continue to do great things for our patients and for each other, taking care of our internal and external customers/patients. They all make a difference for our health system and for the health and wellness of all of our patients! Additional health related information: • PlusCare Clinic has the ability to treat non-life threatening illnesses and injuries on a walk-in basis (no appointment needed). This service is extended to existing AST tribal members and other IHS eligible Native Americans who are the ages of 2 years and up. If you are a new (AI/AN) patient to our health system and are in need of our PlusCare services, please bring with you, your CDIB card, a second form of identification and health insurance card(s), if available. The location is 15702 East State Highway 9, Norman, OK (former Little Axe Clinic-near Thunderbird Casino/Norman). The phone number is (405) 447-0477. Hours of operation are M-F 9 AM to 9 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM and holidays are 9 AM to 5 PM (excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas). • Emergency Dental Clinic is available every Monday from 8 AM to 11:30 AM at the Little Axe Health Center. Patients will be evaluated on a first come, first serve basis and type of emergency care needed. Patients who have suffered trauma or present infection will be considered before other as well as established patients being considered before new patients. For more information, please call (405) 447- 0300. • AST/Serviced Health System Native American Veterans: If you are currently receiving services with the area VA Medical Center, please contact us today to set up an appointment to have your services established with the AST Health System at either the Shawnee Clinic (405) 878-5850 or Little Axe Health Center (405) 447-0300. • If you need CPR training, please contact the AST Health System’s Public Health Office at (405) 447-0300 for scheduling and training opportunities. • Contract Health Services (CHS) interactive phone menu helps patients access the most appropriate service provider by calling (405) 701-7951 at the Little Axe Health Center. This feature will speed up access to the patients seeking services and follow-up to their care. We also have Contract Health representatives available at our Shawnee location. Tribal members are able to call Ms. Flo Mann, LPN or Ms. Laurie Webber, LPN at (405) 878-5850. 16 • Customer Service line is (405) 701-7623. Please direct all complaints or compliments to this line for appropriate attention and/or response. Please be assured that this is the best way to have each situation addressed, with consistent updates from our Health Staff. After the investigations of all issues are complete, our Health Director or a Clinic Administrator will personally contact you with updates, decisions, or question pertaining to your case. • The AST Anti-Bullying Prevention “HOTLINE” is (405) 701-7987 during work hours 8-5, M-F, and for added confidentiality or after hours you may contact Mrs. Dara Thorpe at either (405) 701- 7992 or via cell (405) 4810815 to start intervention assistance for tribal youth. If it is an emergency or someone is at risk of harming themselves or others, please contact 911. • The Affordable Care Act Decision Tool continues to be a valuable tool with helping you decide what you need to do for compliance with the act. Please see the ACA tab at the ASTHA Health Program’s Website: http://www.asthealth.org/aca (Please visit our site today to find out what you need to do to protect yourself and your family)! • Emergency After hour Pharmacy Access: If you experience an emergent issue after hours and receive a prescription that needs to be filled that same evening, AST Health has provided access for Tribal members only at three (3) approved Walgreen locations in Shawnee and Norman. You will need to submit your prescription and it is mandatory to identify yourself with your AST CDIB card and other appropriate ID. Then they shall fill your prescription. You will have a 5-day limited fill on your prescription. Upon the first work/business day, you can have the remaining balance of your prescription(s) transferred to your AST pharmacy in either Shawnee or Little Axe, and they will fill your remaining balance. The three (3) AST Health approved Walgreen service locations are: 1427 North Harrison Street or at 600 Shawnee Mall Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma or 615 West Main Street, Norman, Oklahoma. The Little Axe Health Center Drive-Thru Pharmacy is also available for emergency fills, for tribal members only, from: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday & Sunday and holidays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas. • Social Media: You can follow the AST Health System on Facebook and receive the most current messages and announcements regarding your tribal health care. AST PHARMACY Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System Behavioral Health Services When requesting refills, please provide 24 hour notice until pick-up. The most efficient method is to have your refill numbers ready when you call the Pharmacy, and use our automated system. Deliveries of controlled medications are not allowed. If you would like to receive a text message to your cell phone when your medications are ready for pick-up, please alert the pharmacy staff and provide us with your current cell phone number. Please inform us of changes in address, phone number, insurance and other contact information (changes at registration do not flow to pharmacy). Office Hours Monday-thru-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Little Axe Clinic 15951 Little Axe Drive Norman, OK 73025 Ph. 405-701-7987 If you have any questions at any time, feel free to call either Pharmacy or stop by and speak with one of our Pharmacy staff. We are happy to assist you with your pharmaceutical needs! Shawnee Clinic 2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 Ph. 405-878-4716 Services are offered through: Little Axe Clinic & Shawnee Clinic for all Federally Recognized Tribes. Hours of Operation: Little Axe: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (7:30am-5:30pm Drive-Thru) Phone-(405)292-9530 Shawnee: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm Phone-(405)878-5859 AST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES For counseling information, contact: Shawnee BH: Roberta Cooper (405) 878-4716 Little Axe BH: Rolanda Smith (405)701-7987 We are open through the lunch hour!! Women’s Health **BOTH PHARMACY DEPARTMENTS ARE CLOSED WITH THE CLINICS THE FIRST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON OF EVERY MONTH TO COMPLETE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES. ** Ser v ic at Sh es prov ide aw 405.8 nee Clin d ic Sche 78.4702 appo dule an intm ent Little Axe Health Center Women’s Health Services Located in the Primary Health Care Providing & Promoting Preventative Health for All Women Services include: Thank You, AST Pharmacy Staff h Adult immunizations h Breast & Pelvic Exams h Mammogram Referral h Bone Density Studies AFTER HOUR PHARMACY NOTIFICATION Information about: • • • • • • • • The Walgreens located at 100 12th Avenue NE in Norman, OK is no longer contracted with the AST Health System to pay for after hour emergency prescriptions due to losing its 24-hour service status. Tribal members may now take prescriptions to: Walgreens 615 W. Main St Norman, OK (405) 573-5019 17 Health Promotion Quitting Smoking Misuse of Alcohol and Drugs Nutrition Physical Fitness and Exercise Controlling Stress and Violence Prevention of Pregnancy AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases Women’s Health Services Little Axe Health Center 15951 Little Axe Drive . Norman, OK 73026 405.447.0300 . Fax 405.701.7605 www.asthealth.org FREE MONEY! (NON-SMOKERS NEED NOT APPLY) JOIN US FOR A NEW AND IMPROVED AST AST DENTAL DENTAL ANNOUNCES ANNOUNCES NEW NEW DENTIST DENTIST SMOKING CESSATION CLASS STARTING MARCH 1ST, 2016 @ 2:00 P.M. Dental Emergency Clinic AST DENTAL ANNOUNCES NEW DENTISTNow Available Every Monday Norman, Norman, Oklahoma Oklahoma -- The The Absentee Absentee Shawnee Shawnee Tribal Tribal Health Health System System isis pleased pleased to to announc announ addition of Michele Walker, DDS, to our dental team. She was born in Indiana addition of Michele Walker, DDS, to our dental team. 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IN THE LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM B CLASSES WILL MEET WEEKLY FOR 4 WEEKS Norman, Oklahoma – The Dental Department at the Little Axe Health Center would like to ASTopportunity DENTAL ANNOUNCES NEWthe DENTIST take this announce availability of emergency dental services every Monday morning, except holidays. The clinic will be from 8:00 AM -11:30 AM. LEARN ABOUT  WAYS TO STOP SMOKING  THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS SMOKING HAS ON YOU  THE AMOUNT OF MONEY SMOKING COSTS YOU AND HOW MUCH MONEY YOU WILL FREE UP BY QUITTING SMOKING Check in will be from 8:00 AM-9:00 AM and patients will be evaluated on a first come first serve basis for the need of emergency treatment. Only a certain number of patients will be able to be Thunder seen that of patients seen will be patients basketball. atday. a complexThe level. 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They offer 16 dental chairs including a wheelchair access chair in a bowling, snowboarding, traveling, watching OU football and of emergency. private room setting for the comfort of the patient. Services are available by appointment 2016 Employee BLS HCP CPR Date Time Thunder basketball. Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Little Axe Health Center. “We are very pleased to introduce Dr. Walker toat our 11:30 patients and toAM. their families and The last patient will be seen Patients here at the health system, we always strive to provide the utmost quality, tribal initiated dental who have suffered or callhave For more information or to maketrauma an appointment, please (405)447-0300.a present care,” said Mr. Mark Rogers, AST Health Executive Director. infection will be considered before others. Patients The AST dental department provides care for American Indian/Alaska Native patients of record will also be considered before new from 2 years of age to adult. They offer 16 dental chairs including a wheelchair access chair in a patients. private room setting for the comfort of the patient. Services are available by appointment Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Little Axe Health Center. Location Conference Room B Conference Room B Conference Room B Conference Room B Conference Room B Conference Room B Conference Room B Conference Room B Conference Room B Conference Room B Conference Room B Conference Room B January 19, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm February 2, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm March 8, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm April 12, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm May 10, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm June 14, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm July 12, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm August 9, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm September 13, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm October 11, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm November 8, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm December 6, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm Please call Kathy at 7997 or email me at kheldenbrand@astribe.com or Call Gloria at 7600 or email her at gseeley@astribe.com or Call Deidre at 7190 or email her at dyarbrough@astribe.com For more information or to make an appointment, please call (405)447-0300. For more information or to make an appointment, please call (405)447-0300. 18 FYI: Contract Health Service News Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health The AST Contract Health Services Team are here to assist you ... follow the CHS Guidelines! Get a copy of the CHS Guidelines and update your information Emergency and Urgent Care Services Contract Health Services for AST members with Insurance Contract Health Services for AST members without Insurance CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who resides in the defined catchment area who needs emergent or urgent care: CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who resides in the defined catchment area who has insurance such as Medicare or Private Insurance: CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who resides in the defined catchment area who does not have insurance: 1. Call the On-Call nurse at (405) 447-0300 option 9 for “triage”. 1. Complete CHS Patient Update form and update all information every 6 months. 1. 2. Notify CHS on the next businesss day or within 72 hours after the ER visit. Notification does not assure authorization of payment. However if you do not notify CHS within 72 hours, your bills will not be paid. 2. Notify CHS at least 48 hours prior to appointment date for a (COB) Coordination of Benefits to be sent to provider 3. Inform Provider/HealthFacility that AST CHS is secondary payer/payer of last resort. You must apply for all resources available to you such as: Medicaid, Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Auto Insurance and other personal injury or liability coverage. PRC staff and/ or Benefit Coordinators can assist with the application process for alternate resources. Failure to exhaust available or potentially available alternate resources may result in denial of payment. 4. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic. 2. Complete CHS Patient Update form and update all information every 6 months 3. You must utilize the services provided within the AST health clinics prior to being referred out. 4. Referrals for outside services must be sent to CHS. Services must be medically approved by an AST Health provider. 5. An appointment will be scheduled and a COB will be sent to the outside provider. 6. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic. 3. 4. 5. For AST members with no insurance evidence must exist that the visit was medically necessary. Medical priorities have been established for determining which referrals can be authorized for payment. For AST members with insurance, evidence must exist that a third party resource has made determination such services were “emergency care” or “urgent care” (such evidence may include payment from private insurance). Contract Health Direct Phone Line 405.701.7951 In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic. Contract Health Services is conveniently located at Shawnee Clinic-Building 16 and Little Axe Health Center Flo Mann Debi Sloat Glendine Blanchard Laurie Webber Sharon Ponkilla 19 Shawnee Clinic (405) 878-4702 Darla Gatzman Little Axe Health Center (405) 447-0300 Jayne Werst PROTECT YOURSELF from MOSQUITO BITES Mosquitoes spread chikungunya, dengue, and Zika viruses. Mosquitoes that spread chikungunya, dengue, and Zika are aggressive daytime biters. They can also bite at night. Use insect repellent. Look for the following active ingredients: • DEET • PICARIDIN • IR3535 • OIL of LEMON EUCALYPTUS • PARA-MENTHANE-DIOL Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants or use insect repellent. For extra protection, treat clothing with permethrin. For more information: www.cdc.gov/chikungunya • www.cdc.gov/dengue • www.cdc.gov/zika CS262036-B 20 Mosquito Bite Prevention (United States) Help Control Mosquitoes that Spread Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika Viruses B ZZZ Not all mosquitoes are the same. Different mosquitoes spread different viruses and bite at different times of the day. Aside from being itchy and annoying, the bite of an infected female mosquito (Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus) can spread dengue, chikungunya, or Zika viruses. People become infected with dengue, chikungunya, or Zika after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Type of Mosquito Viruses spread Biting habits Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus Chikungunya, Dengue, Zika Primarily daytime, but can also bite at night West Nile Evening to morning — do not bite at night Culex species Put plants in soil, not in water. • Female mosquitoes lay several hundred eggs on the walls of waterfilled containers. Eggs stick to containers like glue and remain attached until they are scrubbed off. When water covers the eggs, they hatch and become adults in about a week. • Adult mosquitoes live inside and outside. • They prefer to bite during the day. • A few infected mosquitoes can produce large outbreaks in a community and put your family at risk of becoming sick. Drain water from pools when not in use. Protect Yourself, Your Family, and Community from Mosquitoes Protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites 1. Use insect repellent Use an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellent with one of the following active ingredients. All EPA-registered insect repellents are evaluated for safety and effectiveness. Active ingredient Z. Some brand name examples* Eliminate standing water in and around your home: • Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out items that hold water, such as tires, buckets, planters, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpots, or trash containers. Check inside and outside your home. Recycle used tires or keep them protected from rain. • Tightly cover water storage containers (buckets, cisterns, rain barrels) so that mosquitoes cannot get inside to lay eggs. Higher percentages of active ingredient provide longer protection DEET Off!, Cutter, Sawyer, Ultrathon Picaridin, also known as KBR 3023, Bayrepel, and icaridin Cutter Advanced, Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus, Autan (outside the United States) Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD) Repel IR3535 Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Expedition, SkinSmart 2. 3. * Insect repellent brand names are provided for your information only. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cannot recommend or endorse any name brand products. • For containers without lids, use wire mesh with holes smaller than an adult mosquito. If you have a septic tank, follow these steps: • Repair cracks or gaps. • Cover open vent or plumbing pipes. Use wire mesh with holes smaller than an adult mosquito. Keep mosquitoes out of your home: • Use screens on windows and doors. • Repair holes in screens. • Use air conditioning when available. CS258143A National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases Division of Vector-Borne Diseases February 2, 2016 21 CS258303 Drain & dump any standing water. Weekly, scrub vases & containers to remove mosquito eggs. Pregnant? Warning: Zika might be linked to birth defects There is no vaccine to prevent Zika virus infection Protect yourself from mosquito bites Daytime is most dangerous Mosquitoes that spread chikungunya, dengue, and Zika are aggressive daytime biters. They can also bite at night. Use insect repellent It works! Look for the following active ingredients: • DEET • PICARIDIN • IR3535 • OIL of LEMON EUCALYPTUS (Para-menthane-diol) For more information: www.cdc.gov/chikungunya • www.cdc.gov/dengue • www.cdc.gov/zika CS262036-A 22 Wear protective clothes Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants and use insect repellent. For extra protection, treat clothing with permethrin. Health Authority, Inc./Li-Si-Nwi Health Inc. Tribal Members please submit your resume and a letter of interest to be considered being placed on Health Board. QUALIFICATIONS FOR HEALTH BOARD MEMBERS: • There must be 2 tribal members with health care experience. • All other directors must have sufficient professional experience in various fields (business, accounting, public service, law administration to contribute productively to the Board. • Appointees shall have a background check and may not be a staff member or employee of the health care system. THUNDERBIRD ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, INC. (TEC BOARD) Interested Tribal Members to be consider for board position. Please send letter of interest and a resume. QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be eligible to obtain a gaming license from the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Gaming Commission and possess experience in gaming operations, business, finance, or law and of the following: in Business Administration, Accounting, Marketing, _Degree _ Law or an equivalent field (Bachelor’s degree or higher); _Minimum _ three (3) years’ experience in business management; _Minimum _ two (2) years’ experience in casino operations; or _Knowledge _ of federal Indian law, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and related statutes and regulations Please send letters and resume to Secretary John Johnson Office: 2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801 Email: johnraymond.johnson@astribe.com 23 HEALTHY AND SAVORY SUBSTITUTIONS By Sarah Judkins, MA, RD/LD Dietitian, Diabetes & Wellness Program March is National Nutrition Month® and the theme this year is “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right.” Did you know you can make healthy food and beverage choices and limit added sugar, sodium and saturated fat in your diet? One of the best ways to limit added sugar consumed when drinking sweetened beverages is to add your favorite fresh or frozen fruit to water. The most convenient and cost efficient option to add flavor to water is to keep a package of frozen mixed berries in your freezer and add 1-­2 cups of the frozen berry mix to a gallon of cold water. Let the water and fruit sit in the refrigerator for a couple hours and then enjoy. If you desire stronger flavor let mixture sit overnight and enjoy the next day. In addition to sugar, salt is found in many processed foods and per the 2015-­2020 Dietary Guidelines sodium needs to be limited to fewer than 2,300 milligrams sodium per day. Ways to limit sodium and still get appealing flavor is to buy frozen and canned products without added salt. Choose fresh meats and cook meals from scratch. Also herbs and spices without salt are great additions to not only your meats and vegetables but can also be added to your drinking water to add a savory flavor. Lastly additional undesirable calories are consumed when eating foods high in saturated fat. Fat gives food flavor but the key is to choose foods with good fats. Foods containing saturated fat are whole milk, cream, butter and cheese and it is important to limit and avoid these. Unsaturated fats including polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are better fats to choose. Examples of unsaturated fats are oils, fish, nuts and seeds. You can still give your food flavor by making healthy fat substitutions. For example substitute fat-­free or low fat milk for whole milk, low-­fat cheese substituted for regular cheese and oils (i.e. olive oil) for butter. Also choosing lean cuts of meat will help limit your intake of saturated fat. Being creative by making healthy and savory substitutions to limit sugar, sodium and saturated fat intake will be beneficial for your health and managing your weight. 24 Emergency Management - February 2016 Report Focus on Safety -­Carbon Monoxide Awareness More than 150 people in the U.S. die every year from accidental nonfire-­related CO poisoning. Carbon monoxide or CO s colorless is a colorless and odorless gas. CO poisoning can occur when a fuel-­burning appliance or machine such as a furnace, heater or generator, is not working or vented properly. Breathing in CO at high levels can be fatal. Furnace – Have your furnace inspected each year. Keep anything that can burn away from the furnace. Kerosene Heater – Only use kerosene in heaters from a recognized testing laboratory. Make sure the heater has an automatic shut off, so if it tips over, it shuts off. Refuel your cooled heater outside. Emergency Management Staffing change On January 4, Sgt. Scott Wilson of the Tribal Police Department What can you do to protect your family from the dangers of CO? was assigned to Emergency Management as the Co-­Emergency Manager by the Governor and Police Chief. This change was Install and maintain CO alarms inside your home to provide made due to budget reductions for the Police Department early warning of CO. Install CO alarms in a central location and Emergency Management. Also, the current Emergency outside each separate sleeping area on every level of your home. Management Coordinator, Linda Day, will have the additional Use portable generators outdoors in well-­ventilated areas away duties as Police Specialist II at the Tribal Police office. Sgt. from all doors, windows and vents. Make sure vents for the dryer, Wilson will be attending emergency management training, furnace, stove and fireplace are clear of snow and other debris. meetings with local partners and federal agencies, as well as the monthly Intertribal Emergency Managers’ Coalition meetings. Remove vehicles from the garage immediately after starting. Heating Fire Safety – Maintain a Fire-­Safe home this winter by following these heating tips FEMA – Update on disaster declaration for flooding in May 5-­June 4, 2015 (FEMA-­4222-­DR-­OK) Space Heaters – keep anything that can burn such as bedding, clothing and curtains, at least 3 feet away from the heater. Make sure the heater has an automatic shut off so if it tips over, it shuts off. Turn heaters off when you go to bed or leave the room. Plug portable heaters directly into the outlets and never into an extension cord or power strip. Only use portable heaters from a recognized testing laboratory On January 27, 2016, FEMA-­Region VI Representatives, Ok State Emergency Management Tribal Liaison and Tribal Emergency Management Coordinator met to finalize and close out our requests for reimbursement for this disaster. The Tribe had five projects that were reimbursed totaling $93,400.35. These funds will go back into repairing damages to Building Blocks, Office of Environmental Health, Administration Building 1, Tribal Court Building, and Tribal Store/Restaurant. Asaycia Clayton, Director of Procurement, is to be recognized for all her work with the FEMA Damage Assessment Team. She coordinated all of the inspections with FEMA and reviewed the project worksheets for final approval. Fireplace – Keep a glass or metal screen in front of the fireplace to prevent embers of sparks jumping out. Do not burn paper in your fireplace. Put the fire out before you go to sleep or leave your home. Put ashes in a metal container with a lid, outside at least 3 feet from your home Community Outreach Wood Stove – Make sure your wood stove is 3 feet from anything that can burn. Do not burn paper in your wood stove. Put the There are still a few space heaters available to elders and families fire out before you go to sleep or leave your home. Have your with small children. If you need a heater, contact Emergency Manager, cell: 740-­1562 or the Tribal Police Department at chimney inspected and cleaned each year by a professional. 275-­3200, extension 6261. EMERGENCY NUMBERS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE 911 Police, Fire, Ambulance HEARTLINE EMERGENCY 211 State of Oklahoma TRIBAL POLICE TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGER 405-­275-­3200 405-­740-­1562 (cell) Absentee Shawnee Absentee Shawnee SHERIFF CITY POLICE CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. 405-­273-­1727 405-­273-­2121 405-­273-­5272 405-­273-­2157 Pottawatomie County Shawnee Shawnee Pottawatomie County SHERIFF CITY POLICE HEALTH DEPT. 405-­701-­8888 405-­321-­1600 405-­794-­1591 Cleveland County Norman Cleveland County OG&E Report Power Outage CANADIAN VALLEY 405-­272-­9595 1-­800-­522-­6870 405-­382-­3680 Power Outage DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY HIGHWAY PATROL 1-­800-­522-­0206 405-­425-­4385 State of Oklahoma Road Conditions 25 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Want your Community, Workplace and/or Family to be suicide safe? Then come to this Workshop! WHEN: March 3 & 4, 2016 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days WHERE: Little Axe Clinic Conference Room HOW: Register by February 19, 2016 at Behavioral Health with Jenifer Sloan 701-7988 or jsloan@astribe.com ********lunch provided The AST Health System values ALL feedback. We will listen.... *Patient Advocate Jim Robertson 405-447-0300 *Customer Service Line 405-701-7623 *Patient Questionnaire located in each of our clinics or on our website www.ASTHEALTH.ORG Little Axe Health Center Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System 15951 Little Axe Drive Norman OK, 70326 405-447-0300 Shawnee Clinic Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System 2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee OK, 74801 405-878-5850 Little Axe Health Center Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System 15951 Little Axe Drive Norman OK, 70326 405-447-0300 Shawnee Clinic Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System 2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee OK, 74801 405-878-5850 The ASIST workshop is for people who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Over one million people have participated in this two-day, highly interactive, practical, practice-oriented workshop. Participation in the full two days is required. Enjoy small group discussions and skills practice that are based upon adult learning principles. Experience powerful videos on suicide intervention. Feel challenged and safe. Learn suicide first aid. Register Now!!! www.asthealth.org/patient-portal New Patient Portal Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System Little Axe Health Center Shawnee Clinic Visit your app store and install the Follow My Health app - Improved access to your health information - Communicate directly with your clinic - Request an appointment ...and more! for real-time access to your health information For more information on how you can register for the new AST “Follow My Health” Patient Portal, contact Patient Registration at Little Axe Health Center - 405.447.0300 or Shawnee Clinic - 405.878.4702 26 What Are the Symptoms? Colorectal Cancer Screening Some people with colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer do have symptoms. They may include: • Blood in or on your stool (bowel movement). • Stomach pain, aches, or cramps that don’t go away. • Losing weight and you don’t know why. Basic Fact Sheet Are You at High Risk? If you have any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor. These symptoms may be caused by something other than cancer. However, the only way to know what is causing them is to see your doctor. Your risk for colorectal cancer may be higher than average if: stomach • You or a close relative have had colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer. • You have inflammatory bowel disease. • You have a genetic syndrome such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer. small intestine colon (large intestine) rectum anus Colon and Rectum Types of Screening Tests Several different screening tests can be used to find polyps or colorectal cancer. Each can be used alone. Sometimes they are used in combination with each other. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends colorectal cancer screening for men and women aged 50–75 using high-sensitivity fecal occult blood testing (FOBT), sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy. Talk to your doctor about which test or tests are right for you. The decision to be screened after age 75 should be made on an individual basis. If you are older than 75, ask your doctor if you should be screened. People at high risk for colorectal cancer may need earlier or more frequent tests than other people. Talk to your doctor about when to begin screening and how often you should be tested. Screening Saves Lives What Is Colorectal Cancer? Colorectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. Sometimes it is called colon cancer. The colon is the large intestine or large bowel. The rectum is the passageway that connects the colon to the anus. It’s the Second Leading Cancer Killer Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. If everyone aged 50 years or older had regular screening tests, at least 60% of deaths from this cancer could be avoided. So if you are 50 or older, start getting screened now. Who Gets Colorectal Cancer? • Both men and women can get it. • It is most often found in people 50 or older. • The risk increases with age. If you’re 50 or older, getting a colorectal cancer screening test could save your life. Here’s how: • Colorectal cancer usually starts from polyps in the colon or rectum. A polyp is a growth that shouldn’t be there. • Over time, some polyps can turn into cancer. • High-Sensitivity FOBT (Stool Test) There are two types of FOBT: One uses the chemical guaiac to detect blood. The other—a fecal immunochemical test (FIT)—uses antibodies to detect blood in the stool. You receive a test kit from your health care provider. At home, you use a stick or brush to obtain a small amount of stool. You return the test to the doctor or a lab, where stool samples are checked for blood. How Often: Once a year. Colon Polyp • Screening tests can find polyps, so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. • Screening tests also can find colorectal cancer early. When it is found early, the chance of being cured is good. Colorectal Cancer Can Start With No Symptoms Precancerous polyps and early-stage colorectal cancer don’t always cause symptoms, especially at first. This means that someone could have polyps or colorectal cancer and not know it. That is why having a screening test is so important. • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy For this test, the doctor puts a short, thin, flexible, lighted tube into your rectum. The doctor checks for polyps or cancer inside the rectum and lower third of the colon. How Often: Every five years. When done in combination with a High-Sensitivity FOBT, the FOBT should be done every three years. • Colonoscopy This is similar to flexible sigmoidoscopy, except the doctor uses a longer, thin, flexible, lighted tube to check for polyps or cancer inside the rectum and the entire colon. During the test, the doctor can find and remove most polyps and some cancers. How Often: Every 10 years. Colonoscopy also is used as a follow-up test if anything unusual is found during one of the other screening tests. Other Screening Tests in Use or Being Studied Although these tests are not recommended by the USPSTF, they are used in some settings and other groups may recommend them. Many insurance plans don’t cover these tests, and if anything unusual is found during the test, you likely will need a follow-up colonoscopy. • Double Contrast Barium Enema —You receive an enema with a liquid called barium, followed by an air enema. The barium and air create an outline around your colon, allowing the doctor to see the outline of your colon on an X-ray. • Virtual Colonoscopy—Uses X-rays and computers to produce images of the entire colon. The images are displayed on the computer screen. • Stool DNA Test—You collect an entire bowel movement and send it to a lab to be checked for cancer cells. Will Insurance or Medicare Pay? Many insurance plans and Medicare help pay for colorectal cancer screening tests. Check with your plan to find out which tests are covered for you. To find out about Medicare coverage, call 1-800-MEDICArE (1-800-633-4227) or visit www.medicare.gov. The Bottom Line If you’re 50 or older, talk with your doctor about getting screened. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/screenforlife or call 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636). For TTY, call 1-888-232-6348. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) www.cdc.gov/screenforlife CDC Publication #99-6949 • Revised March 2014 27 Election Commission Tribal Members: The Primary Election will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016. The voting polls will be located at the Little Axe Resource Center on Peebly Road and at the Police Department building on the Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at both locations. A sample absentee ballot is below and a sample of the primary election ballot is on the next page. PLEASE fill out EACH BLANK completely and return by the Deadline. ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST I, ____________________________________, hereby certify that I am or will be an Eligible (Print Name) Voter of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe on or before March 19, 2016. I cannot physically be present to cast my Vote at the March 19, 2016 Primary Election, therefore, I am requesting an Absentee Ballot be mailed to me at the following address. Name (please print): ___________________________________________________________ (first) (middle) (maiden) (last) Address:____________________________ City: _______________St: _______Zip:________ CDIB#:______________________ Date of Birth:_______________________ Signature:________________________________ Date:______________________________ All REQUESTS must be returned to the Election Commission by the deadline of February 28, 2016 Mail to: Absentee Shawnee Election Commission P.O. Box 741 Tecumseh, OK 74873 Fax to: Fax # (405) 273-1337 (Do not fax to any other fax #) Phone: (405) 275-4030 ext. 6271 Toll free number 1-800-256-3341 ext. 6271 Deliver in Person to: Election Commission Office located in the Tribal Court Building All eligible voters are entitled to vote either at the Polls or by Absentee Ballot. This form may be duplicated for your convenience. ______________________________________________________________________________ ELECTION COMMISSION USE ONLY Received: _____________________ Approved:____________________ Disapproved: _______________ If Disapproved (reason): _________________________________________________________________ Denial Letter Mailed:___________________________ Ballot Mailed:_____________________________ _______________________________________ Election Commission/Representative 28 BALLOT Please remove  ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 19, 2016 VOTING INSTRUCTIONS: Cast your vote by placing an [X] or [ ] mark in the box next to the candidate of your choice. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE LT. GOVERNOR REPRESENTATIVE Kenneth Blanchard……………………..[ ] Rick Little Axe, Sr…………..….………[ Isaac Gibson, Jr………………………...[ ] ] Anthony “Tadpole” Johnson……….….. [ ] Sherman Tiger……………………….… [ ] TREASURER Leah Bates……………………………..[ ] Scott Miller..……………………….…..[ ] Twila Parker………………………..…..[ ] Kathy Deere……………………….…...[ ] ELECTION COMMISSION Election Commissioner (No One filed) Election Secretary Commission Member #1 Mary Birdtail….……………..[ ] (No One filed) REFERENDUM QUESTION GENERAL COUNCIL MOTION: Should the final amount due to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma from Ramah Navajo Chapter, et al., v. Jewell NO 90-CV-957 (D.N.M.) be distributed equally, per capita, to each enrolled AST tribal members, as of this date (10-24-15) with any remaining balance not distributable to be put in a Per Capita account to be invested within the tribe investment policy until such time account amounts warrants another distribution, further, all costs of this distribution shall be covered by the tribe and shall not diminish the total amount of the settlement? YES [ ] 29 NO [ ] Vote For TWILA O. ‘LONGHORN’ PARKER Absentee Shawnee Treasurer Twila Parker 16963 Topeka Circle Choctaw, OK 73020 My Goals & Plans My goal is to establish: • Strong, fiscal management by developing budgets that are a systematic method of allocating financial, physical, and human resources to achieve strategic goals. • Budgets are utilized in order to monitor progress toward our goals, help control “out of control” spending, and predict cash flow and profit. Also, documents where all monies are being applied to what services, supplies, and equipment being purchased for what purposes. • Work on planning by reviving our Strategic Plan which has mapped out Tribal Goals that set priorities, focus energy and resources, strengthen operations; ensure employees understand the common goals and other stakeholders understand and work toward common goals. • Work with programs that provide services to all members with an emphasis on documenting needs and unmet service needs. I plan to establish a more systematic and better tracking method of service calls. Prioritizing on calls for help in really extreme weather heat/cold if Elderly, disabled, & families. This will assist in determing what type of program services they will be eligible for such as: Elderly disabled – look at the type of disability programs that might best meet the housing needs and developing a referral resource guide. It could include: *Emergency food assistance programs in Shawnee area *DHS services for families in need; *How to apply for the Sac & Fox Nation Food Distribution program – on Indian reservations individuals get more pounds of fresh food than does the DHS Food Stamp program (SNAP). By establishing a sound ‘fiscal management’ system we can expand Home Repairs PRESENT TREASURER: Serving term for June 2014 to 2016: Did not follow the Tribes Constitution which states she is to provide accurate amounts to the Executive Committee (EC) at each regular EC meeting. On 08-­20-­14 the tribe passed E-­AS-­14-­39 Salary Ordinance. On Jan. 26, 2015 Alt. Judge Matt Thomas “ruled in the affirmative on the Dec. 8, 2014 petition 1) Effective date of the Salary Ordinance-­Court ruled effective date of the Salary Ordinance as 08-­20-­14. October General Council told us mailing Financial Reports, none of this date PREVIOUS TREASURER: Served two terms: June 2010 to 2014. On October 7, 2014 – Case No. CIV-­ 2014-­91 -­Finley & Cook issued a preliminary audit confirming audit findings with more than $75,000 questionable payments of sick and annual leave being paid out to officials from 2011 to 2014. I belong to the Absentee Shawnee Color Guard, Secretary of the Little Axe Chamber of Commerce, I have CERT Training Certificate, I have a good credit rating so I’m Bondable. I ASK FOR YOUR VOTE ON MARCH 19, 2016! You’ve already voted for the REST in past, NOW VOTE FOR THE BEST! TWILA PARKER FOR TREASURER! 30 VOTE FOR SHERMAN TIGER ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE REPRESENTATIVE Now is the time for you, our Tribal members, to make a difference. How can you do that? Go vote for me, Sherman Tiger, on March 18, 2016. If you elect me to the Office of Representative I commit to moving your concerns forward, to getting answers and to making a difference through my vote on the Committee. I will be at every Executive Committee and General Council meeting that is held. I want to make progress for our tribe and I want to do it ethically and honestly. My track record is solid: • 30+ years of consistent work history; • I attend General Council and Executive Committee Meetings; • I support advancement of our culture and language through various forms of communication; • I have knowledge and skill at balancing budgets and increasing our revenue. If elected we can make needed progress on new initiatives and advance educational opportunities for our children and youth by consistently providing: • Language classes – Elementary through Intermediate; • Certify our Language Instructors; • Initiate a Pre-K Language Immersion program within our childcare centers. If elected we can advance our Communication program efforts to include: • Live streaming of our Executive Committee Meetings; • A formal Communications Policy and Procedure that will address social media outlet needs. If elected we can re-visit the needs of the tribe and do: • Strategic Planning – including short and long range planning – in the community and with program personnel; • Promote Fiscal Accountability – get financial reports and clear guidance on what it means to the Tribe; • Address Economic development – look and evaluate the needs of the tribe and establish priorities – business ventures and development. If elected I, Sherman Tiger, an enrolled Absentee Shawnee tribal member, of the Big Jim Band will work for you, our tribal people and our tribal communities, to make a lasting difference in a good way, the right way, the Absentee Shawnee way. Thank you and I hope that you will vote for me, Sherman Tiger, on March 19, 2016 so that our journey can begin! 31 KENNETH BLANCHARD FOR THE OFFICE OF LT. GOVERNOR Thank you for the confidence and support for allowing me to serve you as the Tribal Representative in the current administration. As former Governor and Lt. Governor of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, I have the knowledge and experience to provide professional leadership and improve services that impact each of you as a tribal member. We need to develop a short and long range plan for our future with sound economic development that will provide programs and services that will have a direct effect on you and your families now V Oin T Ethe o nfuture. M a r c hWe 1 9 ,cannot 2 0 1 6 provide these things without revenue. and Primary Election We have several of real estate that with proper planning can be developed to generate the needed income. During my term as ”Treasure wisdom, and itparcels will make Representative, I was successful in leasing out property that set idle for the past few years like the Tecumseh Square property. you great; hold on to it, and it will bring you honor.” Proverbs 4:8 NCV We need to plan on developing programs to possibly provide services to members outside the service area. We need to evaluate the educational needs for our youth. Their future depends on what opportunities we provide for them now. We need to implement policies so all tribal members would be served equally to meet their need. KATHY DEERE With my experience in tribal government and as Lt. Governor will allow me to be more responsive to your assistance. for these things before you cast your vote. Do not be misled by political PROMISES. Please consider TREASURER I AM ASKING FOR YOUR VOTE MARCH 19, 2016 KATHY DEERE FOR TREASURER "Treasure wisdom, and it will make you great; hold on to it, and it will bring you honor." Proverbs 4:8 NCV Pledge to Tribal Members First of all: I served as AST Treasurer from July 2010 - June 2014... FUTURE GOAL: See that tribal members get reports of all monies received and expenditures of operations of tribal business & businesses owned & operated by the tribe. Inform tribal members of all grants, dollars received for each program, and beginning and ending dates. You, as tribal members need to be informed. I pledge to report in newsletter, website, and general council packets. I pledge represent and serve you as your treasurer and caretaker of your monies. If you elect me to do so, I will provide any and all Hm Tel: to 405/447-1247 legal information to you that I can without harm or violation. I pledge to uphold my duties according to our constitution, ARTICLE XIII-Duties of Officers, Section 4. The Treasurer shall be custodian of all monies…. Accomplishments Past & Present: Served fours years as Treasurer from July 2010 to June 2014. Monthly reports of activities in newsletter, website information and Financial reports in the General Council books semi-annually. Attended Monthly executive committee, community, and GC mts. CURRENTLY: Serving as Clerk for the Cleveland County Elections; Treasurer for Cornerstone Indian Baptist Church and AST Elders’ Council; member of the Little Axe Booster Club; and on list for Substitute teaching at Little Axe Schools for Middle And High School. Attend the LSWN/ ASTHS Health Board Monthly and EC meetings regularly. Members need to be informed of financial accountability in areas of our Tribe. Such as grants federal funding of grants, budgeting for departments, revenue building for economic development, investments, and strategic planning for the future generations. We have a total membership of 4, 163., as of January 5, 2016. 32 Issues/Concerns: Cattle Project: Reporting Profit/Loss? Enforcement of Ethics and Salary Ordinances….what is the status? Strategic Plan for 2-5 years..what is status? Property/Buildings...what is the plans for Tecumseh Square, Hwy 177 bldg, Harrah bldgs beside smoke shop. Little Axe and Harrah Financial Re-ports for these businesses...what is status? Random alcohol/drug screenings enforced. Reporting requirements in newsletter, website, and general council books. Desk audits of all positions, contract workers, etc. KATHY DEERE FOR TREASURER ACCOUNTABLE-COMMITTED-INTEGRITY Previously served four (4) years as Tribal Treasurer & would like an opportunity to serve Tribal Members again! I pledge to give a financial report to executive committee members and tribal members on a regular basis in newsletter and/or website. I’m committed to our Tribe and have served with honesty and values in all my endeavors! I pledge to be available, dedicated , & trustworthy to serving YOU as an elected official should! Goals: Serve with the best interest of Tribal Members. Accountability and transparency. Be proactive on most critical issues facing tribal governments such appropriation dollars, taxation, and sovereignty. Advancing into new age of agricultural, farming, energy saving, etc. Economical development of our casinos, smoke shops, and other VOTE KATHY DEERE, March 19, 2016 businesses. Improve our buildings or moving into another area. Move forward to Devotion-Integrity-Transparency work as a cohesive unit of executive committee leaders. It starts with us and trails down to the workers. Call , email, or text me at: Reporting requirements to Tribal members. Cell: 405-816-7874 Shwneturtle @yahoo.com Finding answers. Hm Tel: 405/447-1247 Dear Fellow Tribal Members, This is an extremely important election, as it will determine the positive or negative direction of our tribal treasury. We are facing several issues affecting our financial wellbeing, such as limited tribal gaming tax; lack of a diverse businesses; and potential cuts to federal funding. Each of these issues affect programs and services which are currently provided to tribal members. As a previous Executive Committee member, I will not have to spend valuable time learning the tribe’s financial system. I already understand our tribal constitution; how our tribe’s finances work; the process in which federal funds are distributed; and federal regulations. My purpose for candidacy is: ➢➢ Report the tribe’s finance in accordance with the constitution 77provide monthly financial reports at Executive Committee meetings ➢➢ ➢➢ ➢➢ ➢➢ ➢➢ ➢➢ 77create an annual financial report to send to tribal members Ensure income generating programs are maximizing their revenue opportunities Continue the fight for our share of federal funding 77represent and be a voice for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe at BIA and IHS related meetings 77pursue funding opportunities with other federal agencies Create a financial plan for the tribe’s contract support cost settlement award 77purchase land, make sound investments, reserve funds for program use Protect our tribal finances 77update internal accounting policies to reflect changes in regulations 77update the tribe’s financial internal controls to prevent misuse of funds Advocate for sound, legitimate business investments 77seek legitimate business partners Focus on the big picture for the tribe 77help bring the Executive Committee back together to work on projects with positive results for the tribe 77help create a positive environment where you can be proud of the tribe These are a few areas among many I plan to address when taking office. Results from the work addressing these areas may not be realized immediately, but over several months. With your support, I can begin the process of improving our tribe’s financial outlook. Ne yi wa (Thank you) for your support! 33 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY CLASSES MONDAY Zumba Fitness 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens CLASSES Little Axe Resource Center CLASSES TUESDAY CLASSES WEDNESDAY CLASSES THURSDAY CLASSES FRIDAY Circuit Training 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. CLASSES Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Cardio Kickboxing 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. CLASSES Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Circuit Training 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. CLASSES Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Zumba Fitness 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. CLASSES Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Zumba Fitness 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Chair Exercise for Elders Circuit Training 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Cardio Kickboxing 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little AxeChair Resource Center Low-Impact Strength Training Circuit Training 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Zumba Fitness 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m. Buster Bread Little Axe Resource Center Chair Exercise for Elders 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m. Strength Training Circuit 5:45Buster p.m.-6:30 Breadp.m. Buster Bread Little Axe Resource Center Little Axe Resource Center “Chair Strength”- A modifiable and low-impact strength training system for all fitness levels and ages using resistance bands, weights, and other apparatus to improve muscular strength and endurance. Strength Training Circuit 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Buster Bread Little Axe Resource Center “Chair Strength”- A modifiable and low-impact strength training system for all fitness levels and ages using resistance bands, weights, and other apparatus to improve muscular strength and endurance. 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Chrissy Wiens LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY Low-Impact Chair Strength Training 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Aerobic Training Circuit 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Chrissy Wiens Buster Bread LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY Strength and Tone 2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Buster Bread LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY Little Axe Resource Center “Circuit Training”- A time efficient training system aimed at developing strength through pre-determined training stations. Strength and Tone 2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Buster Bread “Strength/Tone”- Strength training combined with a circuit format AXE HEALTH aimed at improving LITTLE general strength and mobility.FACILITY “Chair Exercise for Elders”- Low impact strength training for elders for utilizing a chair. Aerobic Training Circuit “Cardio Kickboxing”Aerobic training p.m. using kickboxing tech5:45 p.m.-6:30 niques to engage and strengthen the cardiovascular system. Buster Bread Little Axe Resource Center “Circuit Training”- A time efficient training system aimed at developing strength through pre-determined training stations. “Chair Exercise for Elders”- Low impact strength training for elders for utilizing a chair. “Cardio Kickboxing”- Aerobic training using kickboxing techniques to engage and strengthen the cardiovascular system. 34 “Strength/Tone”- Strength training combined with a circuit format aimed at improving general strength and mobility. How to Get a Tag NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION* Any new motor vehicle registrations must be done in person by the Tribal Member. The following is a list of required documents you must have for new motor vehicle registration(s). • TITLE • BILL OF SALE OR SALES CONTRACTLIEN ENTRY FORM (if applicable) • ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CARD • OKLAHOMA INSURANCE VERIFICATION • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER LICENSE Did You Know..... Did You Know…… Anyname name changes changes that Any thatmay mayoccur occur marriage, divorce, (i.e.(ie:marriage, divorce, etc.) etc.) need need totobebeupdated updated through enrollment, BEFORE any new through enrollment, BEFORE any new registrations or renewals can be processed. registrations or renewals can be processed. REGISTRATION RENEWAL There are two (2) options available. The following is a list of required documents for renewals. RENEWING IN PERSON: • Current Registration Certificate • Oklahoma Insurance Verification • Valid Oklahoma Driver License • Absentee Shawnee Tribal Enrollment card RENEWING BY MAIL: To renew by mail, send check or money order along with the above listed items. Make check or money order payable to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tax Commission. A $35.00 fee for all returned checks will be charged. TAG PRICE GUIDE Excise tax = Actual Purchase Price x 1.25% NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS Excise Tax + Years Tagged + Title Fee + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE RENEWALS Years Tagged + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE VEHICLE REGISTRATION TAX SCHEDULE Tax Years Tagged Imposed st th 1 through 4 year $80.00 5th through 8th year $70.00 9th through 12th year $50.00 13th through 16th year $30.00 17th year and over $10.00 Adminstration Fee $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Total Fees $85.00 $75.00 $55.00 $5.00 $35.00 $5.00 $15.00 Do you have any questions? Please feel free to contact the AST Tax Commission office at (405)2754030, option 6. *No tags will issue unless at least one (1) person on the title is an Absentee Shawnee Tribal member. 35 Vocational Rehabilitation Transitional Services Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma History: The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program has provided vocational services to American Indians with disabilities for twenty years and counting, with Transition Services at six years. Our mission is to develop specialized services to American Indian students with disabilities currently making the transition from high school to work or achieving a post-secondary education. Services we can provide: We assist with testing fees (ACT, SAT), provide work clothing for new jobs, tuition assistance, assistive devices such as hearing aids, walkers, wheelchairs, eye glasses, along with physical and mental evaluations. Qualifications: You must be a member of a federally recognized tribe, a junior or senior in high school and must reside in on of the Iowa Tribe VR services area counties. You must also provide documentation from your doctor or physician noting your disability. COUNTIES served by ITOVR KAY NOBLE PAWNEE PAYNE POTTAWATOMIE LINCOLN LOGAN Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation P.O. Box 728 Perkins, OK 74059 Phone: 405-547-2402 ext 168 Toll free: 1-888-336-4692 Fax: 405-547-1090 E-mail: Christa Tsotaddle, Transitional Counselor ctsotaddle@iowanation.org 1/23/2015 CT Find us on the Web: www.bahkhoje.com 36 For more information or questions, please contact The AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Program at 405-364-7298 March 19: Dr. Seuss Crafts April 16: Rainy Day Crafts May 21: Percussion Instruments June 18: Summer Fun in the Car July 16: Crafts that Blast Off August 20: Back to School Crafts September 17: Pirate Crafts October 15: Spooky Crafts November 19: Squawking Turkey Crafts December 17: Winter Wonderland Crafts Contact me to find out more! Delana Ayers 405-432-7405 http://www.marykay.com/dayers4 / MARY KAY® / ©2010 Mary Kay Inc. Company grants all Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants a limited license to duplicate this document in connection with their Mary Kay business. em should not be altered from its original form. 37 owing areThe current are current programs administered administered by the byAbsentee the Shawnee Shawnee TribeTribe Education Education following areprograms current programs administered by Absentee the Absentee Shawnee ent: Tribe Education Department: e f brief descriptions descriptions of current of current programs. programs. Program Program guidelines guidelines are available are available in hard in copy hard copy at at ation Department Department officeoffice or foror download for download at www at .www astrib.a es .c tr om ibe..com. These are brief descriptions of current programs. 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This program This program has funding has funding levelslevels basedbased upon upon full- fullamount oftest. funding for graduation expenses. me d part-time and part-time status. status. • Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational im g J Y im outh You Atw h ard A ard Progr P arm ogr : aannual m: institutions. annual incentive incentive fo rhasHigh fo r High School School Seniors Seniors for for training atwaccredited vocational Program a maximum mic cademic a n d Athlete a n d Athlete of the ofYear. the Year. Deadline Deadline for application for application submission submission is is stAchievement stAchievement funding limit for the calendar year or per program. 31 arch of 31each of year. each year. Higher [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. The full text is on the page linked above.] --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A3a5ea5aeef4b6780. Public record. Not legal advice.