# Tribal Member Carolyn Ann (Snake) Duncan Donates > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A4353538dc26caedb ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text October 2012 Vol. 27 No. 10 The Absentee Shawnee News Tribal Member Carolyn Ann (Snake) Duncan Donates Historical Documents Ms. Duncan has donated a signed first edition “Civilization, as told to Florence Drake by Thomas Wildcat Alford” book dated September, 1936. She has also donated a newspaper, “The American Weekly Messenger”, printed on November 20, 1813. The document contains a speech given by Tecumseh to British Major General Proctor from one of their many meetings. These documents were received by Gov. Blanchard for the Cultural Preservation department, which they are entrusted to care for and display for all tribal members to see. It is donations, such as these, which will help our present and future tribal members learn about their past. For giving the Absentee Shawnee Tribe these donations, we owe Ms. Duncan a big Thank you/O Nee yaw way! As an historian, it’s really hard for me to control my excitement at the value and historic nature of these rare artifacts. I am tremendously overjoyed at the thought of having such precious items within our archives collection. The AST Library is progressing; we have big plans for the continued growth of the program and the services we provide. Inside this issue. . . ATTENTION 70th Semi-Annual General Council Meeting October 20th 2012 10:00 a.m. At L.A. Health Center Executive Committee Reports. . . . 2-6 YTD Tax Collections. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Employee of the Month . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Elders Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Cynthia Longhorn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Resolutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 TERO Dept.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 October Birthdays. . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Little Axe Health Center. . . . . . . . . . 18 Title VI Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Foster Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Horseshoe Bend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Painkiller Addiction. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Title VI News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Domestic Violence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Executive Committee GEORGE BLANCHARD GOVERNOR ISSAC GIBSON LT. GOVERNOR TERI REED SECRETARY Governor’s Corner Hello everyone, Hope all is well with all of your families, as you’ll start preparing for the winter months. For those who are waiting for a F E M A trailer, I check everyday with F E M A to see when those trailers will be available; no definite date given. As most of you have noticed; my office is with-out an office aid, Lyndale has moved to the little axe casino; I wish him well in his new position. I think he will be an asset to the operation there and also an asset to our tribe; let’s all wish him well. Lyndale has helped many tribal members while he worked in this office; and he will continue to assist as many members as he can fit in his busy schedule. I will most certainly miss him in this office. As of this date we do not have anything to report about the COBELL monies. As soon as that report becomes available; I will call a special meeting to let everyone know the details. As always; if you have something you would like to talk to me about, please come by and visit with me. Ne yi wa, George Blanchard 1. Clouds: pi po fe qi ke 7. Morning star: ke se ki li ki wi 2. Cloudy: po fe qi te 8. Mid-night: li we ta pa ke 3. Day: ke sa ke 9. Stars: hi li qi ke 4. Night: ta pa ke 10. Sun: ke si fe wi 5. Full moon: ne pe we sa 11. Rainbow: ho ko ni ki wi 6. Rain: ke mo wi ne 12. Moon: ta pa ke ke si fa wi 2 KATHY DEERE TREASURER Lt. Governor’s Report I hope everyone is doing well. As summer ends and fall approaches the days are getting cooler and shorter. As a result, activities have slowed down somewhat for duties required outside of the office. Hopefully we will have a reprieve from the heat and drought for a few months before we start dealing with winter. A resolution was passed at the last Regular Executive Committee meeting to hold the 70th General Council Meeting on the 20th day of October. The meeting will be held at the Little Axe Health facility. It is time for the Executive Committee and Department Heads to put their reports together to be presented to you at the General Council. I hope everyone is able to attend the meeting. I look forward to seeing you there. Maybe it’s a little early to start reminding people of the National elections; actually they’re not that far off. I’ve often heard that states with large Indian populations can get the Native friendly delegates in office. If the Native people in Oklahoma would register to vote and be active in local, state and national elections, we could get people in office that truly care and would do something about Indian issues. If you’re not registered to vote, please register and participate in these elections. Find out who is running for office in areas JEFFREY GIBSON REPRESENTATIVE that affect you, learn about their views on tribal governments and vote. The Tribe’s in Oklahoma provide many, many jobs to Native Americans and non-Natives; a very large portion of income generated by tribal governments is spent in the state. The ratings on “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” has several Oklahoma towns listed. We (all tribes) are making this state a better place to live. Let’s get Native American’s or Native American advocates in office. Political activities are considered very private; I just thought it was worth mentioning. In last month’s article of the Tribal News Paper we reported on our federal programs, with General Council coming up, hopefully we can provide information on the Tribe’s activities, both federal and non-federal. I look forward to seeing you there. The next issue of the Tribal News Paper will not be printed until after General Council. I hope you have a good month and look forward to seeing you there. Respectfully, Isaac Gibson Lieutenant Governor Secretary’s Report Greeting Tribal Members: GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING The date for the 70th General Council Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 20th at 10:00 a.m. at the Little Axe Health 3,745 total enrolled tribal members 17 deceased in 2012 through the end of June 2012 4 enrollment rejections 2 voluntary relinquishment 2 blood quantum corrections Teri Reed Secretary teri@astribe.com 405-275-4030 Ext 104 Elders 55+ 17% TOBACCO COMPACT Our tobacco compact with the state of Oklahoma will expire next year and it is important that our tribe maintains an advantage in selling tobacco products to the public. Currently, our tobacco compact revenue supplies our Tribe’s general fund with approximately $500,000 annually. I will attend a tribal leader round table discussion on the tobacco compacts at the annual conference of the National Intertribal Tax Alliance (NITA) in Tulsa later this month. There are several tribes that have compacts that will expire in 2013, so I’m expecting a large turnout at this conference. It benefits all of us when other tribes do a good job in negotiating their compacts, so I’m excited about participating in this conference with other tribal leaders. CULTURAL PRESERVATION PROJECT This month we are featuring a story written by one of our summer interns, Devon Frazier, on tribal member Cynthia Longhorn. The story is titled “A Proud Shawnee Advocate” and outlines her long and varied career as a leader. I hope you enjoy the article on Cynthia Longhorn and all of our future PROFILE OF ELDERS stories. We still have a few more to I was recently asked to compile publish in coming months. All of our stories will be maintained for some numbers of our elder’s future generations in our Cultural population. I created a profile of the makeup of this segment of our Preservation Department. population and thought there might be others who would be interested CASINO UPDATE Thunderbird-Norman was in knowing more about our elders. forced to be closed for a few days The following information and during the recent wildfires. This set accompanying charts are excerpts them back a bit because the fires from my report. Our Absentee Shawnee happened during the busy weekend hours. September financials are elders (age 55+) are a vibrant not yet complete, but it appears and important segment of our revenue will be higher than the tribal population. As family same period last year. Much of patriarchs, they are looked upon this revenue increase is due to to provide advice and leadership cutting excessive spending and to their families, tribe, and to the communities in which they live. streamlining the work processes. The response to the BBQ trailers They are often called upon to giveaway has been mostly positive provide history on family lines, and this promotion is drawing to cultural activities and ceremonies, an end. For October, the casino is and to provide a connection with giving away two Ford Mustangs, our rich heritage. of the elder population. If you have any issues or concerns that you would like addressed in the newsletter, please let me know. Tribal Members By Goup Youth under 18 28% Adults 19-54 55% Age Groups in Frequency of 5 Years Count of Elders COMMITTEE AND BOARD APPLICATIONS Last month I mentioned that we occasionally have openings on our standing committees and boards for new members. We inadvertently left out the application form from the newsletter. You will find a copy of the application form in this newsletter. You can attach a resume or a list of your qualifications to the application and forward it to my office at 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, Ok 74801, or email to me at teri@astribe.com. There are 630 elders, which is one at each our property locations. We look forward to everyone 16.8% of the 3,745 enrolled tribal coming out for a chance to win a members. The most typical tribal elder is described as between the car on October 27th. age of 55-59 and living in the central Oklahoma area. Seventy ENROLLMENT The following is a list of our percent of our elder’s live in enrollment activity from our Oklahoma. Females represent 59% enrollment department through the month of August. 200 160 120 80 40 0 Ages Pie Chart of Tribal Elders FEMALE 59% MALE 41% FEMALE MALE Top 5 Oklahoma Counties Where Elders Live 200 Count of Elders Clinic. Hope you will make plans to attend if you are in the area. Information that I present during the General Council meeting will be published in next month’s newsletter for those of you who are unable to attend. The Elder’s group has been contracted to provide the lunch. This is one of the Elder’s fund raising activities for the year and I’m sure they will do a great job of cooking up something you will love. Be sure to come early to visit the information booths that will be set up and sign up for any give-a-ways. 169 150 98 100 73 28 50 11 0 Pott Cleveland Oklahoma Tulsa Creek Oklahoma Counties 3 Treasurer’s Report Hello fellow tribal members, Fall is here at last! Cooler weather is back and it is wonderful. So glad to see three digit temperatures go away! The 70th Semi-Annual General Council Meeting, Saturday, October 20, 2012, Little Axe Health Facility, Norman, OK, hope you all will be attending. My condolences go out to the families who have lost loved ones. Your elected officials are continuing progressing in the areas of economic development, educating our tribal members, and services for the tribal members. Below is the list of activities for the month: AS Health Board Authority and LSWN Board Meeting, held every third Tuesday, Little Axe Health Facility, Little Axe, OK. Serves as Ad Hoc nonvoting member. Monthly reports of program directors, financial, and activities of health facility are presented. We are privileged and proud to have a new state of art health facility in the beautiful countryside of Norman. Monthly Program/ Departmental Directors meeting. Each department director comes every 3rd Monday and gives a monthly update on their program/ department. We, Executive Committee, appreciate those departments who take the take to come and give us an update every month and monthly written reports. We understand they may have circumstances occur that prevent them from coming to the monthly meetings. THANK YOU! Elders’ Monthly meeting, at the Resource Center this month. They meet every third Saturday, either at AST Resource Center or Title VI Bldgs, 10 am. If you are 55 years and older, please come join us for fellowship, food, and fun times together. We plan fund raisers, outings, and cultural activities. Annual Elders’ Veterans Dance, a Gourd Dance, November 10, 2012, Thunderbird Casino. Attended the Eastern Shawnee POW WOW in Seneca, OK/MO. About 26 elders attended. Received a warm welcome from our relatives of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe. The AST 4 Elders will be serving the meal at the General Council Meeting, October 20, 2012. Congratulations to September 2012 Employee of the Month, Stephen Fife, Maintenance Worker, Absentee Shawnee Tribe employee. Monthly Redstone Investment meeting. We have an excellent investment advisor, who continually keeps the committee updated on current investments and most beneficial to the Tribe. Since we have been with Redstone Investments, we have achieved attractive returns for the Tribe’s investment portfolio for over ten (10 years). Committee for Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) met at All Nations Bank Fund was established by the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 to promote economic revitalization in low-income communities. The CDFI Program is one of the primary ways that the CDFI Fund works to achieve this mission. The purpose of the CDFI Program is to use federal resources to invest in CDFIs and to build their capacity to serve low-income people and communities that lack access to affordable financial products and services. Through the CDFI Program, the CDFI Fund provides two types of monetary awards to CDFIs - Financial Assistance awards and Technical Assistance awards. CDFIs may use the funds to pursue a variety of goals, including: a) To promote economic development, to develop businesses, to create jobs, and to develop commercial real estate; b) To develop affordable housing and to promote homeownership; and c) To provide community development financial services, such as basic banking services, financial literacy programs, and alternatives to predatory lending. ASEDA board monthly meeting. Discussion on developing strategy for 2013 to accomplish future economic development for the tribe. Monthly report from the Absentee Shawnee Counseling Services in Oklahoma City, presented by Executive Director, Dan Cross. Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) mission is to improve the quality of financial and business management of tribal governments and their business entities. NAFOA advocates for tribes on issues affecting sovereignty and supports the development of Native American financial professionals. NAFOA invests in Native American communities by building the next generation of Native American financial leaders through exposing young adults to opportunities in finance. Fall Finance and Tribal Economies Conference, San Diego, California. Featured was a Tribal Leaders Roundtable: Winning through Public Relations, significance of providing good internal and external communications, effective negotiating skills, and the importance of managing tribe’s image; all of which can impact diversification and long-term growth. Also learned that several tribes throughout the nation are not as blessed as the Absentee Shawnee Tribe in the accounting and financial fields. We were proud to tell them we have an excellent percentage of tribal members who have degrees in our accounting/ financial department. Most of the tribes that spoke have very few tribal members or others that have accounting/financial skills. Recommendations were made to start in middle and high schools to mentor and provide guidance for students interested in the accounting/financial fields. Have various tribes that have a good finance department to provide a scholarship program, internships, mentoring for students who are interested in this field. Constitutional Revision committee meeting was held at the AST Resource Center on Sunday, 9-23-12, to discuss the next step on moving forward to amending constitution for TENURE OF OFFICE, proposed changes increase the term of elected officials to four (4) years and TRANSFER OF POWER -The power of the people was taken away and given to the Executive Committee and other topics. If you are interested in joining the constitution revision committee, please come to the meeting or call Eddie Brokeshoulder, 275-4030 X148. Horseshoe Bend, Community Fall Fest, Shawnee, OK. Informational booth for Office of Treasurer, Eddie, Arlene, and I gave out various financial literacy, AllNations bank, constitutional revision survey, Absentee Shawnee Counseling Center, brochures, and had a raffle for a Foxwoods-Monopoly Game. We enjoyed meeting the community and visiting with all who came to our booth. Thank you White Turkey Band for sponsoring this wonderful community Fall Fest. Sincere appreciation goes out to the employees of the Finance Department and the Controller, Belinda Collins, as they daily continue the never ending processes for the financial side of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. Without their tireless dedication and commitment we could not keep the financial transactions processes flowing! Also, would like to extend my appreciation to the Financial Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder, who continues to assist me with numerous projects, attend meetings where I cannot attend, and consulting decisions in the office of Treasurer! We appreciate all your phone calls, emails, and visits. May God continue to bless you and yours! See below articles from AllNations Bank and Financial Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder. Respectfully yours, Kathy Deere Treasurer “Life is not advancement. It is growth. It does not move upward, but expands outward, in all Directions.” Russell G. Alexander Representati v e’ s Report Greeting Tribal Members: I hope this month finds you all in good health and happiness. Things have been good at the Tribe, busy as usual. I have enjoyed the visits from the Tribal members that have come to talk. I hope everyone has been outside enjoying the nice weather we’ve been having, and if not, hey, find a relative that’s playing ball, and go watch! With the weather cooling off like it has, this is a great time to enjoy an evening out with the family. I did want to let everyone know that the 5th Quarter is put on hold for now, due to lighting and a/c difficulties. We do still plan on holding the activities after the Friday night home games in Little Axe at Brendle Corner, but will let you know when it will begin. Update on the Little Axe Child Development Center: The City of Norman raised some unexpected issues in July concerning location of the building with respect to Highway 9. The City has a Code (passed in 1966) which requires a building to be 178 feet back from the center of Highway 9. This was done to protect expanding Highway 9 into four lanes. It was also done to reduce serious accidents by moving commercial tourist traffic away from the highway. The Tribe was forced to petition the City to waive the zoning requirement. A line 178 feet from Highway 9 would have been right in the middle of the proposed location and prevented us from building there. On Sept 13 we met with the City Planning Commission and they approved a recommendation to the City Council to waive the zoning requirement and allow us to set back 50 feet from Little Axe Doctor. The bad news is that this delayed us a full 30 days on our construction agenda. However, the water lines to the facility are already in place and a contract has also been signed to lay the sewer lines under Highway 9 to the Casino Lagoon. Once our final plat is approved in October, we can request a building permit in early November. If you receive the Norman Government Channel, on your TV, you can watch our presentations in Oct and Nov before the Planning Commission and the City Council. In closing, I would like to encourage all Tribal members to keep up the hard work, all students to keep trucking along - it’ll all pay off in ways you can’t even imagine, and those going through difficult times – we’ve all been there, things will get better! I hope to see you all at the upcoming General Council Meeting on October 20th and my door is always open! Ne ya wa! Jeff Gibson Finance Department OCTOBER 2012 financial reporting on the first of August. It is imperative the accounting staff continue to stay ahead of all of the accounting so that audits go smoothly, so that Indirect Cost rates will stay up to date as well. Indirect cost proposals cannot be submitted without completed audits as the audit is used to calculate the proposal. There are many processes in place in your Tribe’s accounting department that ensure we keep accurate records of transactions. The Tribe’s accounting processes must be in compliance with GAAP; (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board). The Tribe currently has compact funds of BIA and I H S, 51 Grants, and the new Clinic business. In addition, the Tribe operates on a General Fund and an Indirect Cost Fund. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Finance Department has very hard working group of people and it is an honor to work with them, the Treasurer’s office and at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The Finance Department employs 11: with 6 (55%) being AST Tribal Members and 5 (45%) being non-natives. I welcome Jessica Gonzales and Courtney Green to the Finance staff not as additions to the staff but as replacements for two positions that became vacant. This department as always would like to extend a special thanks and note of appreciation to the Executive Committee for providing the tools, resources and support to enable the finance staff to reach its accomplished goals and to continue with this effort. A special thanks and note of appreciation to Program Managers and Employees of the Tribe for their assistance and dedication in our group effort toward accomplishing our goal. If you have any questions or needs, please call 405-275-4030 ext 162 and I will be glad to assist you in any way I can. The Finance office continues our efforts in keeping the day to day activities flowing effectively and efficiently through communication between the Finance office and Programs. In working together, we have found the most time effective and cost effective processes for transacting business. The Audit is complete and has been turned in to the Audit Clearing House. All the Tribe’s entities are audited first and those roll into the Tribe’s Government wide financials; (ASEDA; ASEDA Fleet, AST Counseling Services, Store, Harrah Smoke Shop; Restaurant: AllNations Bank: and Thunderbird Casino Locations 1 & 2). The Audit includes the MD&A (Management Discussion and Analysis); which is a brief review and explanation of the Audit. The 2010 and 2011 Audits are “unqualified”; which when compared to an educational grading scale is an A. The Indirect Cost Proposal for 2012 negotiation is complete and has been signed. National Business Center (NBC) is six months behind whereas they had been only three months behind last year because they experienced budget cuts thus staff cuts. Our rate is up from 17.74% for 2010 to 21.98% for 2011 and our rate for 2012 is 22.35%. I continue work on the Indirect Cost Proposal for 2013. This is about a 40-60 hour task; which will have to be done around other monthly duties. The finance department continues to complete accounting by the seventh day of the month and have been since August 2010; for financial reporting for the Health Authority and Li Si Wi Nwi, Health Inc. boards for Absentee Health Systems, Shawnee and Little Axe (LSWN) which is possible since the accounting Respectfully, is completed on schedule every Belinda Collins month. The Finance staff will Controller begin July reconciliations for Financial Consultant Greetings Tribal Members, It’s that time again, preparing for 70th Semi-General Council meeting scheduled for October 20, 2012. As financial consultant for office of Treasurer, I assist in management support, analyzing and evaluating Tribe’s fiscal performance. The process involves performing an analysis of budgets, financial reports and evaluating supporting documents of business ventures. Please take time to visit Office of Treasurer booth at General Council, we will provide hand-outs of important financial information. Our office looks forward to meeting and discussing with you financial status of the Tribe. The following activities I have been involved and participated: Financial Reports: Reviewed monthly encumbrance for General Fund, Elders Council and Indirect Cost. Absentee Shawnee Economic Development Authority, Inc. (ASEDA): Established to function independently of under direction of a board of directors composed of current members Dan Little Axe, President, Adam Proctor, Vice-President and Eddie Brokeshoulder, Secretary. Our board meetings are scheduled for second Friday of each month, our discussions involve current business operations and future business strategies. Small Business Administration (SBA) teaming programs and 8(a) application for a Tribally-Owned Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise are just a few items being discussed. More information will be forth coming on the SBA Small Business Teaming Pilot and 8(a) programs. ASEDA, Inc. office, located at 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, Ok, building #2, phone number 405275-4030 ext. 181. BUSINESSES Absentee Shawnee Counseling Services (ASCS): ASCS is a tribally-owned clinic located at 5 1301 SE 59th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, specializing in providing out-patient programs for Native and Non-Native treatments for alcohol abuse, methamphetamine and medication assisted treatment for opiate dependency. ASCS is the only triballyowned Opioid Treatment Program south and west of Tulsa in the state providing Medication Assisted Treatments for Native Americans. For more information on Absentee Shawnee Counseling Services, please call Dan Cross, Executive Director, at 405-672-3033. GOVCON SERVICES, INC: is a tribally-owned corporation, originally founded in 1997, on August 11, 2011, it was incorporated under the Tribal Corporation Code of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The primary purpose was to diversify and bolster the economy of the tribe, by capitalizing on opportunities in the federal government contracting market. ASEDA, Inc. board members Adam Proctor with assistance of Eddie Brokeshoulder have diligently worked and reviewed submission of an 8(a) certification application for a Tribally Owned Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise to the office of Small Business Administration (SBA). The application was reviewed by staff of Oklahoma City SBA office and a well-qualified individual of Cherokee Nation Industries, Tulsa, Oklahoma, who has submitted and approved over fifteen (15) 8(a) applications for Cherokee Nation. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AARP OK Pottawatomie County: Attended AARP OK Pottawatomie County Transportation Stakeholders Meeting, in Shawnee. The transportation stakeholders meeting was an informative meeting discussing a review collection of transportation resources for Pottawatomie County. The purpose was to create actionable item’s to be submitted in a plan format by end of year and completed by year end 2013. Attending this meeting were local tribes, AARP organizations and community wide agencies with transportation programs for the community. AARP Oklahoma Indian Elder Navigator: Established in 2011, AARP Oklahoma Indian Elder Navigator website goal is to provide a single FY-2012 place where you can easily find resources available to help older Indians in Oklahoma on things such as transportation, food programs, housing and health. As this page grows, new and updated information and links will be added. If you know of additional resources available to Oklahoma Indian Elders, please email the AARP Oklahoma State office at ok@aarp.org. Constitution Revision Committee: Constitution Revision Committee meeting was held, Sunday, September 23rd at Little Axe Resource center. Topics of discussion included revisiting the Legislative Structure question, Tenure of Office and other topics of discussion. Should you have questions, feel free to contact members of the Constitution Revision Committee: Brianna Ponkilla, Dan Little Axe, Anita Chisholm, Jerry Little Axe, Shirley Atkins, Betty Watson, Augustine Johnson, Vera Dawsey, Eddie Brokeshoulder. As always, my office is open and ready to assist you. I am excited as we prepare for our 70th Semi-General Council meeting, and look forward to your ideas on improving our financial transparency, economic development and our revisement of our constitution. I can be reached at 405-275-4030 ext. 148 or eddieb@astribe.com. Respectfully, Eddie Brokeshoulder Financial Consultant If you’d like to submit an ad or article give us a call at (405) 598-1279 or send us an e-mail at stiger@astribe.com ALL ARTICLES FOR THE NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE ARE DUE BY THE 20TH OF THE CURRENT MONTH Unfortunately, we can only accept one picture per birthday person, not per birthday wish. RUN DATE: YTD TAX COLLECTIONS FY-2012 (thru 8/31/12) YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (thru 8/31/12) TAX CATEGORY 6 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY 09/21/12 YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER TOTAL COLLECTED Sales (6%) $1,303.68 $5,764.96 $9,556.88 $20,267.74 $251.60 $12,976.77 $9,892.03 $5,332.45 Gaming % of free cash $109,331.00 $105,500.00 $84,000.00 $252,000.00 $42,000.00 $344,000.00 $286,000.00 $305,920.00 Employee (1%) $1,771.92 $6,921.68 $19,027.03 $13,411.67 $23,358.23 $14,230.92 $6,059.30 $27,296.76 Severance (8%) $1,033.85 $19,231.62 $16,244.27 $10,116.92 $16,892.79 $12,022.41 $14,040.81 $62,362.17 Motor Vehicle $11,657.32 $14,984.82 $14,227.79 $11,321.19 $10,285.99 $16,024.99 $14,599.58 $15,575.38 Tobacco Refund $9,662.76 $11,107.79 $9,231.53 $10,458.50 $11,811.42 $11,105.72 $10,122.29 $11,309.29 $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 $65,346.11 $0.00 $1,528,751.00 $0.00 $112,077.51 $0.00 $151,944.84 $0.00 $108,677.07 $0.00 $84,809.30 TOTAL TAXES $134,760.53 $163,510.87 $152,287.50 $317,576.02 $104,600.03 $410,360.81 $340,714.01 $427,796.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,051,605.83 Miscellaneous $1,290.00 $180.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,246.84 0.11% TOTAL COLLECTIONS $136,050.53 $163,840.87 $152,447.50 $317,626.02 $104,680.03 $410,497.65 $340,734.01 $427,976.05 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,053,852.67 100% $330.00 $160.00 $50.00 $80.00 $136.84 $20.00 3.18% 74.43% 5.46% 7.40% 5.29% 4.13% Executive Committee’s Employee Of The Month September 2012 Stephen Fife Stephen has been working in maintenance department of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe for 7 years with a very good attendance record. He’s very prompt in getting things done when you call him. He never complains, is always friendly, a good worker who always stays busy and does whatever it takes to get the job done. He’s dedicated, dependable, always cheerful and willing to help anyone at anytime. Even if he’s going through things his self, he always has a smile and uplifting attitude for everyone he comes in contact with. Stephen is a Positive Example to his peers and all employees. Roxanne Patterson and Sharon Ponkilla display their booth during the CHB Symposium. Certified Healthy Business Symposium Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tobacco-Free Health Policy The Oklahoma Certified Healthy Business (CHB) program started in 2003 by the Oklahoma Academy for State Goals, the Oklahoma Turning Point Council, the State Chamber, and the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The OK CHB recognizes businesses that are working to improve employee health by providing wellness opportunities and implementing policies that lead to healthier lifestyles. Businesses that promote health & wellness see a return on investment with decreased insurance premiums, fewer sick days taken, increased productivity and better morale among staff. Absentee Shawnee tribal employees had the opportunity to attend the Certified Healthy Symposium at Oklahoma Baptist University on Sept 5, 2012. Sponsored by the Pottawatomie Alliance Toward Community Health Coalition (PATCH), a Communities of Excellence (CX) tobacco control program. The coalition has taken on the mission to create a healthier environment for the county residents to live, work, play, and gather. Many organizations within Pottawatomie County have seen the value to adopt tobacco-free policies due to the efforts of the CX. The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Authority and Li- Si-Wi-Nwi are no exception. Due to past efforts and collaboration with the Communities of Excellence staff for their efforts while assisting in the development of the policy along with the AST Policy Analyst and stakeholders within the tribal health system for adoption of the policy in 2010. Patricia Yarholar, MPH, CHES – AST Community Health & Preventative Services Director had the opportunity to present on a panel during the symposium. Other staff in attendance included Roxanne Patterson, RN, Director of Public Health and Sharon Ponkilla, PHN that showcased a booth on Protect the Circle of Life on immunizations and children while educational pamphlets were disseminated to attendees. The panel presentation by Patricia included an introduction of the Absentee Tribe, a brief overview of the REACH program, and the adoption of the TobaccoFree Policy. As well as experiences in the process for applying for the Certified Healthy Business and how it has been beneficial to the tribe. Certified Healthy Business Award of Excellence has brought tribal, state, and national attention to the Absentee Shawnee tribe for their efforts to improve environmental change due to adopted policies on tobacco, and employee wellness. Patricia Yarholar presented on the Tobacco-Free Health Policy with the AST. 7 From the Elders Corner... The Resource Center at Little Axe was the site of the monthly meeting of the Absentee Shawnee Elders on Saturday, September 22, 2012. President Dan Little Axe called the meeting to order at 10:40 a.m. with a quorum of thirty (30) members present. Eight guests were present . The Invocation was given by Don Schulenberg. Birthdays were acknowledged for Nova Hood, Woody Wilson, Lloyd Deere, and Charles Tiger. The minutes of the special meeting of September 1, 2012 were presented for review. A motion to approve the minutes was made by David Little JR and seconded by Trudy Pickering. The motion carried. The financial report for the month of August 2012 was presented by Treasurer Betty Watson. The account balances were given as follows: Fund raiser account: $4,832.16; General fund account: $5,723.24. After discussion, Roy Alford made a motion to approve and Sadie Low seconded. The motion carried. Old business was presented and explained by Vice President Mary Birdtail concerning the upcoming trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico and the Balloon Fest there. The trip is scheduled for October 6th-9th. New business was addressed by Wanda Tiger who talked about the Christmas Bazzaar set for December 8th & 9th at the Resource Center in Little Axe, for information contact Wanda at 405-706-2357. A presentation was heard about individual life, health and accident insurance from a representative from Individual Assurance Company (IAC). Treasurer Watson informed those present that the Elders Council would be providing the meal for General Council set for October 20, 2012 for a fee of $1,250.00. A list was passed around for individuals to sign up to bring food items to this upcoming event. Shawls, jewelry, a Pendleton and raffle tickets for a 50” HD tv will be available that day , also. President Little Axe said that the head staff for the Veterans Dance set for Saturday, November 10th, 2012, at the Thunderbird Casino will be filled soon and made known at next months meeting. Secretary Longhorn explained latest details for the NIEA (National Indian Education Association) set to take place in OKC October 18th-21st. The Elders/Youth are to present a stomp dance demonstration on Thursday, October 18th at this National Conference. Donations for this meeting totaled $84.05. The meeting was adjourned at noon. For anything contained in this report, contact me at 405-273-4137, Cynthia Longhorn. By Cynthia Longhorn, Secretary Giving Back Giving Back By Carolyn Ann (Snake) Duncan I am proud to give back to my tribe just as they have given to me in helping with my education. I’m glad that I pursued and obtained a degree because education is knowledge that no one can ever take away from you. Researching and looking for historical documents about our tribe has always been an interest of mine. One of my two great finds was a signed, first edition “Civilization, as told to Florence Drake by Thomas Wildcat Alford,” book dated September, 1936. It provides a glimpse of our culture and traditions of our then young tribe. Mr. Alford mentions about employing the services of my great aunt Ellen Bullfrog, to help him collect the household names of tribal members so that a list could be compiled and submitted to the United States Government for consideration for tribal recognition. As a result of their work, our tribe was granted recognition – the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. There is a sense of respect and admiration of these people who saw a vision for us to be recognized as a nation. I would like to think that if Chief Tecumseh were alive, he would be proud that we have grown and continue to flourish. My second find was “The American Weekly Messenger” newspaper, printed on November 20, 1813. It is a rare find, almost a 200-year old newspaper document that contains the last speech of Chief Tecumseh addressing Major General Proctor. As you read Tecumseh’s speech, you can hear his eloquent heartfelt words, and the internal struggling pain he must have felt in giving up the land he had once called home. Chief Tecumseh died on October 5, 1813, fighting for the cause he strongly believed in. It is my desire and hope that my donation will inspire other tribal members to consider donating historical documents or items that are relevant to our tribe as a nation. I am reminded of my late grandfather, Luther Snakeman, his infamous words while visiting my parents. He always quoted the late United States President John F. Kennedy, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country.” His words resonate the message – I get it. For me, my country is my tribe, and it is an honor to give back to my tribe just as they have given to me. It is my desire that one day, these documents can be viewed, and provide our upcoming generations insight of our historical journey as a tribe. These are all the reasons why I have freely donated these historical documents to our tribe on this date of September 5th, 2012. 8 Eastern Shawnee Powwow September 15, 2012 A good time was had by all at the Eastern Shawnee Powwow on Sept. 15, 2012. Governor George Blanchard and his wife, Sue, Eastern Shawnee Chief Glenna J. Wallace and Mary Birdtail, Vice President of the AST Elders Council. Members of the AST Elders Council were transported to Seneca, Mo., and Miami, Okla., to visit the Shawnee Museum, which was very interesting, along with a tour of the area where part of the three (3) bands of Shawnees are located. A slide show was presented at the library. The AST Color Guard was part of the Grand Entry at the powwow. Those representing the group were Don and Esteline Schulenberg, David Little and Richard Birdtail. We have a new employee, Mike Wood, Realty Specialist, in the Realty Department. Mike’s first day of employment began on Monday, September 17, 2012. Mike owns a farm in Meeker and lives there with his wife, Dee and son, Jacob. He has raised cattle and trained cutting horses at the farm. He discontinued training quarter horses and raising cattle to become an assistant coach while his son played high school football. In addition, he was the first Native American to take the state championship for Seminole High School in golf in 1978 and has continued to be active in golf to this day. Currently he is a school board member for the Meeker High School and has been active for the past ten years. He brings a lot experience to the Realty Department and we are excited to have him working for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. Rachel Howell Realty Director 9 Enrolled Tribal Member Helps Her Team Win A National Title. Ashley Gabrielle Blanchard, 16, from Albuquerque, NM, is the daughter of Aaron Blanchard from Shawnee, OK, and Kimberly Blanchard from Albuquerque, NM. Ashley has been participating in the Starling’s National Volleyball Tournament held in San Diego, CA since she was in the 6th grade. The tournament was held this year June 23-24 2012 in various locations in the metro San Diego area, she helped lead her team to undefeated in bracket play winning all their games in their respective pools. Ashley is the only Labero on the team so she is on the court continual playing hard every game picking hard digs and supporting her front net players with her defensive skills. Ashley is currently a sophomore attending Southwest Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy in Albuquerque, NM where she had earned academic excellence and the opportunity to be a Air Plane Pilot. You can see a picture of Ashley had her Team on the Starlings website at Starlings.org. Ashley Played for the Club Team Shonto Starling’s 16’s team Coached by Harrison Miles who has a big part in developing Ashley to the player she is today. In 2011 Ashley played for the Tuba City Starling’s 14’s team and they Placed second playing a tough four games in the championship game losing to South Bay but this this year they won the whole tournament beating a team from Tijuana. A Proud Shawnee Advocate Cynthia A. Longhorn, ‘Wa-la-ga’ of the Turtle Clan, has lived a life of both consistency and change. She is both a woman of evolving priorities and steadfast loyalties; a feat that any good leader must learn to endure. Born February 1949 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Cynthia comes from families of two prominent areas of Shawnee lineage. Her mother, Vergie Mae (Roberts) Longhorn, came from the Little Axe area; while her father, Earnest Frank Longhorn, came from the Horseshoe Bend, or White Turkey area of Shawnee, Oklahoma. Much of her life’s influences are from lessons she learned from her parents, including her beliefs regarding all Indian nations. Her mother spoke of ‘full-blood sisters and brothers,’ but it was not until later that Cynthia realized she did not simply speak of her own nine siblings, but of all Indians. Her father also spoke of a broader family when he mirrored Chief Tecumseh’s wisdom: “We are Indian first, and then we are U.S. citizens. And then you’re Absentee Shawnee.” A history enthusiast as a student, she would later understand the importance of this order. “When you start studying history, Indian history, we weren’t U.S. citizens for many years. And a lot of people now say, ‘How can you be separate governments?’ I say, “Because we are. Your forefathers knew that because they signed papers; they signed treaties, recognizing us as governments- as separate entities,’’ she proudly assured. It’s this lesson that Cynthia would remember as she entered the riveting world of tribal politics. “I was in high school in the late 60s, when I first became aware of tribal politics. My father used to be the Chairman of the tribe; and I first got involved with tribal politics by going and taking notes with him at various meetings,” Cynthia recalled. From this sprouted numerous tribal positions over later years. She has been our elected Representative twice, Task Force Director, tribal newsletter writer, Secretary of the Elder’s Council, and elected Secretary for two terms. “My involvement with the tribe goes back many years,” she said. As normal in the muddled world of politics, Cynthia has seen both good and bad times for the tribe. “One of the worst things I experienced, being a member of our tribal government, was being carted off and taken to jail. It was because of politics,” she remembers. “We were arrested by the tribal police to prevent a hearing that had to happen that day, in regard to one of our governmental official’s wrongdoing. It was up to the Executive Committee to do something about it. It was the only thing that had 10 By: Devon Frazier to be done, without getting into names and opening up to slander or anything else.” As traumatic as this experience may already have been, while mug shots were being taken and fingerprints recorded, Cynthia collapsed as result of her diabetes. She was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. When she awoke, her family was watching over her. She was amused to see that she was also being guarded by one of the tribal policeman. “I thought that was so stupid. I couldn’t even walk,” she said with a glint of annoyance. Regardless of this memory, Cynthia always remembers the good things that the tribal government accomplished. “I think a little known fact that our tribe doesn’t remember, or pay much attention to, was that one of the buildings on this complex was the first Hope House (opened April 1971 and served as a children’s shelter) in Pottawatomie County. A lot of people don’t know that; but it was our tribe that offered that, and it was here,” she said. An extension of her work in the political realm, Cynthia also became involved in the school systems after marriage and having children. Indian education would be the priority while her children were in school. Having lived in the Oklahoma City area, she would serve as Chairperson of both the district’s Johnson O’Malley (JOM), a financial assistance program for Native American students and Title 4 (an equality based upon gender program; now known as Title 9). With this experience, she placed an incentive with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe to incorporate a JOM program for Tecumseh, Oklahoma Public Schools. Alongside her tribal and Indian education endeavors, one of her proudest accomplishments would be on the national scale. Cynthia served as the first chairwoman for the Joint Shawnee Council; an incorporation of the three Shawnee groups: Absentee Shawnee, Eastern Shawnee, and Loyal Shawnee for NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act) issues. No matter where life led Cynthia A. Longhorn, she saw opportunities for positive change and pursued action. In the political arena, she would adapt, prevail, and succeed- an epitome of the Native thriving survivor. Both a leader and teacher at heart, this grandmother continues to pave the way for both her grandchildren and extended family of other tribes; from explaining that stomp-dance doesn’t necessarily imply a physical stomp to showing firsthand the importance of hospitality to strangers. “I think as tribal leaders, the most important thing we can do for ourselves now is learn to look to the future, because we know what our past was.” Simply understood- be the change you want to see in the world. (This is from our series of stories from our the cultural preservations department about tribal members) AllNations Bank 2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 www.anbok.com Hello from your AllNations Bank family. Everyone needs to be aware of how to “Deter” (avoid) becoming a victim of Identity theft. Identity theft is a serious crime. It occurs when your personal information is stolen and used without your knowledge to commit fraud or other crimes. Identity theft can cost you time and ruin your credit and ruin you’re your good name. Deter identity thieves by safeguarding your information. 1. Shred financial documents and paperwork with personal information before you discard them. 2. Protect your Social Security number. Don’t carry your Social Security card in your wallet or write your Social Security number on a check. Give it out only if absolutely necessary and ask to use another identifier. 3. Don ’t give out personal information on the phone, through the mail or over the Internet unless you know who you are dealing with. Avoid disclosing personal financial information when using public wireless connections. 4. Never click on links sent in unsolicited emails; instead, type in a web address you know. Use firewalls, anti-spyware and antivirus software to protect your home computer; keep them upto-date. If you use peer to peer file sharing, check the settings to make sure you’re not sharing other sensitive private files. Visit OnGuardOnline.gov for more information. 5. Don’t use an obvious password like your birth date, your mother’s maiden name or the last four digits of your Social Security number. 6. Keep your personal information in a secure place at home, especially if you have roommates, employ outside help or are having work done in your house. Next month we will explore how to “detect” identity thefts by routinely monitoring your financial accounts and billing statements. Best regards, You’re AllNations Bank Family, Gene, Eugene, Janice & Amber REALTY DEPARTMENT WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN: Listed below are the names of the Absentee Shawnee tribal members whose whereabouts are unknown to the Office of Special Trustee for American Indians (OST). If your name appears on the list or if you recognize any of the names and know how to contact them, please have them call OST and update their mailing address at 888-678-6836 (toll free) and also call the Absentee Shawnee Enrollment Office at 405-2754030 ext. 103 or 107 to update your information with the Tribe. SOUTHERN PLAINS REGION Abrams, Geraldine Addis, William F Alexander, Rachel P Alford, George W Barber, Joseph Barber, Kristin Bates, Horace R Bentley, Curtis Bishop, Richard P Blanchard, Burtis C Boatman, Joshua P Boatman, Mark J Brinson Jr, F E Brown, Paula A Byers, Jonell Canada, Mike Carter, Rosa L Chupp, Angela M Clark, Gerald R Cloud, Doris (Elephant) Colungo, Shawnee H Combes, Michelle L Coody, Erin M Crosswhite, Donna E Cuallar, Philemon Jr Danner, Lunn D Delodge, Ciara D Delodge, Wayne Lee Dohrwardt, Sherry A Johnson Duran, Gillian L Duran, Lucas Folks, Norma C Garretson, Sandra J Green, Wilfred M Harris, Rebecca Haymond, Karen R (Washington) Hernandez, Curtis D Hood, Orville Hood, Randolph P Hood, Richard Jewsberry, Bobbie Jean Johnson, David L Johnson, Elizabeth Y Johnson, George Johnson, John P Johnson, Manuel S Johnson, Mark B Johnson, Marlene J Johnson, Travis E Johnson, Troy Johnson Jr, Foster C Jones, Carrie M Jones, Eleanor Juby, Lorraine K Judkins, Charles G Kaseca, Beatrice Keith, Andrew R Keith, David A Keith, Jaime L Keith, Joni C Keith, Lisa G Keith, Marshall C Lamebull, Grace A Little, Edward T Little, Richard W Little Charley, Evelyn L Little Charley, Samantha Little Charley, Terry L Little Jr, Gilbert B Longhorn, Allen B Longhorn, Bradley B Lynch, Merle D Mack Jr, William C Mahardy, Bradley G Mahsetky, Mahriah Mcgonigal, Michael S Miller, Patrick C Moore, Patty N Moreno, Isabel (Ruiz) Morton, Lana S Morton, Misty L Murdock, Sandra J (Betanzos) Nakamoto, Gina J Ned, Tina R Nelson, Valerie Nuckolls, Larry Onzahwah, Alecia J Ortega, Eileen M Peters, Donald Petty, Eric M Reed, Mary A Robb, James F Robertson, Leland S Rolette, Larry J Rolette, Lesley P Rolette, Robbin L Rolette, Stacey L Salazar, Terry Salazar, Theresa Salazar, Tommy Salazar, Tony Salazar, Tonya Scraper, Benjamin A Sloat, Tammy C L Smith, Alfred L Smith, Paula Smith, Shad Snyder, Christine Sparks, Elaine M Spriggs, Helen Spriggs, Philip J Squire, Gwendale L Strain, Cynthia A Stubbs, Elena M Switch, Charles W Switch, Kathy S Switch Jr, Randy C Tiger, Donna J Tiger, Gerald Wayne Tiger, Ida L (Ellis) Tiger, Marcie Tiger, Tamara Dean Tyner, Clayton E Waller, Robert Wapskineh, Sharon (Moody) Washington, David Watkins, Freddie L Webster, Michael B Williams, Frank R Woodward, Anthony E Yandell, Raymond L SHAWNEE FIELD OFFICE Creek, Minnie Little Gibson, David Michael Gibson, Edna F Gibson, Pamela A Haines, Timothy (Gibson) Harjo, Jeanette M Little Jim, Jason Sanchez, Joseph 11 CTSA Head Start is accepting applications for a part-time Child Care Teacher The following are Resolutions passed through September 19, 2012. EXECUTIVE RESOLUTIONS: E-AS-12-53 09/19/12 Authorizes and approves the use of the Sac and Fox Nation Juvenile Detention Center for juvenile detention services, authorizes and approves the Detention Services Agreement and authorizes the Governor and/or his designee to execute the contract and any renewals on behalf of the Tribe until action is taken to rescind this resolution, effective August 1, 2012 . E-AS-12-54 09/19/12 Authorizes and approves the Cox Agreement for Voicemanager and Ethernet for the old AST Clinic and new police substation and authorizes the Governor and/or his designee to execute the contract on behalf of the, effective immediately. E-AS-12-55 09/19/12 Establishes that the 70th Semi-Annual General Council Meeting for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma be set for October 20, 2012 @ 10:00 a.m. at the Little Axe Health Center at Little Axe, Oklahoma. E-AS-12-56 09/19/12 Amends Resolution No. E-AS-2011-29 and authorizes the negotiation and purchase of the original allotment of Long Man, AS S-374-M, described as Surface and Surface rights only in and to the S/2 S/2 NE/4 NE/4 NE/4 of Section 18, Township 9 North, Range 1 East of the Indian Meridian, Cleveland, Oklahoma containing 2.50 acres, more or less, being allocated from the revenue of Thunderbird Casino. (Bill Bayless property) at our Shawnee location. Must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, have a clean driving record, have a valid driver’s license, pass OSBI/DHS background checks. CDA or Early Childhood Degree preferred, experience a plus. All applications accepted with preference given to qualified Native Americans. Apply today at: 1535 N McKinley Shawnee, OK 74801 or Email your résumé to: AmberC@CTSAHeadStart.org CTSA Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FAMILY FEAST October 20, 2012 E-AS-12-57 09/19/12 Directs the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Southern Plains Regional Office, Branch of Transportation to compile the required documentation and submit the document to the BIA, Central Office for additions to the Tribe’s current IRR Inventory. E-AS-12-58 09/19/12 Approves and accepts Hunter Caleb Chase Parker, Hannah Nichelle Switch, Samuel Tiger Switch, Marie delaLuz Tello-Faz, Maribella Elizabeth Tello-Faz, Joel Encarnacion Perez- Vargas, Juan Manuel PerezVargas, Jr., Tasha Laquinta Suzanna Wright, Andy Ronin Keith, Andrew Richard Keith, Adley Reese Davis, Donnie James Newton, Naviah DeAnne Stoudemire, Xavier Thomas Jackson Terrell, Raequan DeMario Wicks, Jeremy Ray Sutton, Jr., Sierra Dawn Sutton, Mason Riley Sutton, Brady Maverik Wahpepah, Hazel Paige Wahpepah, Mavrik West Tebe, I, Lily Ann Marie Littlecreek, Brandon David Wakolee, Jr., Josilyn Talia Wakolee, Spencer Blake Heath, Joe Anthony Ramirez, River Elaine-Monique Novick, Phyllis Leeann Battiest, Michael Brody Spoon, Lexi Della-Ann Spoon, Eric Russell Crider, Daylen Joseph Pearl, Lisa Renee Williams, Mackenzie Rae Ellis, Patience Bruce Longhorn, and Bruce Jerome Allen Longhorn as enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma as of the date of this resolution. 12 Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun would like to invite all family members to a feast for family members that have passed on. The dinner will be held at the home of Dewayne Wilson. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT The following are current programs administered by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe EducationDepartment: These are brief descriptions of current programs. Program guidelines are avalable in hard copy form at the Education Department office or for download at www.astribe.com. • Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, and a portion of funds can be used for school-related athletic program expenses. Program has a maximum funding limit for the academic year. • Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, the program can help with some graduation expenses, and awards two (2) incentives: one for GED recipients and one for High School graduates. Program has a maximum amount of funding for graduation expenses. • Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational training at accredited vocational instituions. Program has a maximum funding limit for the calendar year or per program. • Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds for undergraduate degrees, one associates or bachelors degree, at any accredited college or university. Funding levels are determined based upon grade point average and full-time or part-time status. • Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral degree, and can fund for one graduate admissions test. This program has funding levels based upon full-time and part-time status. All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application. All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on Services and select Education. For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275-4030 ext. 21 or 1-800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com. ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA Notice of Interest: Committee, Board, or Commission To be considered to serve on a committee, board, or commission, tribal members (18 years of age or older) should complete the following contact information, attach a cover letter and resume, and submit to: AST Secretary, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801. Or, you may submit all documents by email to secretary@astribe.com. Name: CDIB #: Address: City: State/Zip: Phone: Alt Phone: Email: Date: I wish to be considered to serve on the following (check one): ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ASEDA (Economic Development) Cultural Advisory Board Education Commission Foster Care Commission Gaming Commission ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Health Commission Housing Board Tax Commission TEC (Thunderbird Entertainment) Other: Notice of Interest form should be updated annually. Number and frequency of vacancies vary by board/commission due to term limits, number of positions, resignations, etc. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13 The Family Fun Fest, A Night of Talent I hope everyone has had a great summer and enjoyed themselves at the 2012 Family Fun Fest. For those of you who didn’t hear the Music Education Program along with many other Health Programs orchestrated a night of family fun with music. Our Family Fun Fest was held on August 25, 2012 open to parents and children at the Thunderbird Casino in Little Axe. This event showcased the many talented Native Americans we have in our community. We had booths from the health system programs as well as booths from vendors outside of the tribe handing out helpful health information to make this night memorable. The purpose of this event was to help get the word out about the Music Education services and to let people, young and aged, know about the joy music can bring. The main focus of the Family Fun Fest was the Karaoke Contest in which the contestants sang their hearts out without a monitor to read off of. We had many talented contestants but of course only one winner. We would like to congratulate Delana Deere who sang “The Eagle Song.” She did such an amazing job so if you get a chance to see her, kindly congratulate her. She won the chance to make her own 10 track CD with artwork. During the contest raffle tickets were sold and a silent auction took place. The give-a-ways consisted of 2-$25 gift certificates from Country Boy Grocery, 2-$10 gift cards from Sonic, $10 voucher from Avon, 4-$25 gift cards from Wal-Mart bought by the AST, 4-$25 gift card to be used at the AST tribal store, AST diner, or AST gift shop, 4-$25 free play good at any Thunderbird Casino, and a $25 gift card from Firelake Grocery. The silent auction was a huge hit raising $357.00 for the Music Education Program. The auction items were a Rogue Guitar, a boys Huffy bike, a girls Huffy bike, 2 George Strait Autographed CD’s, 2 George Strait Autograph Pictures, a gift basket from Avon, a bucket filled with cleaning supplies with a $20 gift card from Lowe’s, and a socket wrench set. This event was our first event like this, and to make it an even better success for next year we are in the stages of planning for our 2013 Family Fun Fest. We are attempting to get a well known music entertainer possibly a line dance contest. We’re open to suggestions. I would like to thank all of the Health Departments who took time out of their busy schedules to help plan and make this event a success which include, Diabetes & Wellness, REACH, Public Health Nursing and Caregivers, Injury Prevention, Behavioral Health MSPI, our Substance Abuse & Drug Counselor, Glenna Jones, and Patient Benefit Advocates. We also had Indian Child Welfare and our local Avon Representative set up booths. A special thanks goes out to our MC of the night, Randy Edge, Kyle Gibson for helping set up and tear down the equipment, and Buster Bread for being our Sound System Technician. Our Judges were Teri Reed, Belinda Collins, Kyle Gibson, John Kammerzell, and Lynn Melton. Thank you all again for all your hard work we look forward to seeing you all next year at the 2013 Family Fun Fest. I still offer free music lessons at the Little Axe Health Center and at the tribal complex in Shawnee. Feel free to contact me at 405-701-7994 or Sidna McKane at 405-701-7977, we will be happy to let you know about the music lessons offered. I view every class as a time of enjoying music and learning to play the acoustic guitar, piano, bass guitar, or vocal or song writing. My classes are informal, relaxed, and fun so please give us a call or visit; you might just find the musician inside of you waiting to come out! Sincerely, Phil Bradley, Music Education, CHP 14 HUMAN RESOURCE Current Job Openings HEALTH POSITIONS: COURT / LEGAL POSITIONS:  Staff Physician-Shawnee Clinic   Accounting Technician  Pharmacy Tech  GAMING COMMISSION POSITIONS: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Asst .   Executive Director LPN   Surveillance Operator RN   Internal Auditor Patient Registration Clerk  Health Information Specialist  FAMILY SERVICE POSITIONS:  ICW: Supreme Court Tribal Judge Part Time Victim Advocate Director BOARDS & COMMISSION POSITIONS: FAMILY SERVICE POSITIONS:  Part Time Victim Advocate  Health Authority Board Member  Commissioner for the TERO Boards Commissioners CULTURAL PRESERVATION:  Library/Gift Shop Assistant BUILDING BLOCKS POSITIONS:  Floater For a full listing of the job posting and qualifications visit www.astribe.com/employment. You can also contact the Human Resource Department at 405.275.4030 ext 131 or 170 Office of Environmental Health & Engineering • Tribal Housing Improvements Application The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing sanitary, safe, and decent housing for its members by utilizing the following criteria to select the most “in need” tribal members with homes that are in disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. THIP list all applicants by a priority list: a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly b. Income c. Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions 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 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE Randy Edge Bridgette Wilson 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 redge@astribe.com 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 tero office assistant tero director bwilson@astribe.com Phone 405.275.4030 ext. 135 Fax 405.395.9888 Cell 405.432.9859 This past month has been quite eventful for our department. We have received 23 new applicants 7 of which are Absentee Shawnee Tribal members. With the addition of these 23 applicants, we now have a total of 488 applicants. In addition to this activity, we ve have also had 48 walk ins, various departments within the tribe. Over the last month, the TERO department has attended several meetings. On August 2728th, TERO attended the Indian Country Business Summit in Norman, OK. From this event, we received contacts for 17 new vendors. Then, on September 13th, TERO attended a meeting at Norman High School. The two things discussed during the meeting were Norman High Schools process and the Youth Build Grant. The Youth Build Grant for example will help build skills in such areas as carpentry, roofing and other areas to better the chances in pursuing a career in today s workforce while completing a GED. Great news for Tribal Nations. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently approved a model plan that will help Indian tribes partner with the EEOC to combat employment discrimination. Each MOU (Model Memorandum of Understanding) will allow the EEOC and an individual tribe to coordinate investigations, share information and provide reciprocal training in their mutual efforts to eradicate employment discrimination. These MOUs will not only promote employment justice with protections for Indian tribal members, they will also foster relationships between the EEOC and tribes and promote enforcement of employment discrimination laws on and off Indian lands. The following link has more information on the EEOC approval Model to help Indian Tribes fight job discrimination: http: //wwwl.eeoc.gov/eeoc/ newsroom/release/9-18-12.cfm Overall, the Tribal Employment Rights Office is a department organized to help Native Americans search for employment. In addition to this, we protect the rights of Native Americans in the workforce, assist in referring applicants to jobs, help applicants build resumes, assist in searching for online jobs, and provide interview tips to applicants. We encourage all tribal members as well as other Native Americans looking for employment to apply with TERO. The process to become a TERO applicant is as follows[1] Complete a TERO application [2] Provide a copy of your Tribal Enrollment or your CDIB Card (Must be a member of a Federally recognized tribe or be able to document tribal affiliation) [3] Provide a copy of your Social Security Card and a copy ofyour Photo ID [4] Provide copies of achievements and/ or certifications (Certificates, Degrees, Diplomas, Transcripts, Licenses, or Certifications received). For everybody who is interested, we are located in Building #1 on the second floor. For your Phone 405.275.4030 ext. 163 convenience, we have posted all tribal positions as well as local positions outside of our doors. Currently, we have 68 job openings both locally and tribal posted outside of our door. However, keep in mind, the job openings are updated weekly as employment opportunities are always changing. If you have any questions about the TERO program contact our office and we will be happy to assist you. From June 11th to July 19th, we gave four college students the opportunity to explore and obtain job skills in one of the Absentee Shawnee departments of their choice. Our mission was to provide these four students the opportunity to intern with different departments and acquire the knowledge of what types of responsibilities might be expected from them in their chosen career field. In the end. we hoped that this internship would help these four interns understand their chosen career paths. realize ifthese paths were right for them, recognize the opportunities the Absentee Shawnee Tribe can provide as a business, and present each intern the chance to network with the tribe and its entities. The four students chosen to intern were Dakota Blanchard, Peyton Watson, Brittany Watson, and Carol Butler. Dakota Blanchard is the son of tribal members Joseph and Twyla Blanchard. He is currently a student at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma pursing a Bachelors Cultural Preservation Department. While interning in the department. he learned how to communicate and effectively work with other people which he feels would be beneficial in his college career when it comes to learning. reading. and communicating with both students and professors. Peyton Watson is the daughter of tribal members Patrick and Jamie Watson. She is currently a student at East Central University pursing a Bachelors Therapy/Exercise Science. During the internship, she was placed in the Health/PT Department. While interning in the department she realized that she really enjoyed helping people, learned about different injuries, and understood how to treat and help patients recover from their injuries. Ultimately, her experience helped her realize that Physical Therapy was the field of study she wanted to pursue. Brittany Watson is the daughter of tribal member Katrina Watson. She is currently a student at Arkansas Tech University pursing a Bachelor s degree in Physician Assistant/ Biology. During the internship, she was placed in the Health Fax 405.395.9888 Department working in the clinic. While interning in the department, she learned how to approach patients, diagnosis patients, and about CBCs and EKGs. She feels the previous experiences will give her an advantage in her college career because she had the experience in patient/caregiver interaction and had been trained in knowing what needed to be done. Carol Butler is the daughter of tribal member Donna Butler. She is currently a student at the University of Oklahoma pursing a Masters with a concentration in Biogeography. During the internship, she was placed in the T.E.R.O. Department. While interning in the department. she felt she improved and made stronger her already learned skills of how to communicate effectively with people, multitasking. working in teams. researching. time management, and knowledge of computers. She feels that all these skills would definitely be beneficial in her college career when it comes to writing and defending her thesis. The following is a list of job openings for off campus positions through the TERO department: Customer Service Representative Fixed Assets Clerk Invoicing Clerk Sales Representative Masonry Division Sales Professional Sales Associate Sales Consultant Clerk Shipping & Receiving Patient Service Technician Local Delivery Driver Occupational Therapist Information Technology Specialist Hospitality Manager Logistics Supervisor Field Service Technician Retail Manager School Bus Driver Security Officer Information & Education Specialist Dynamics GP System Administrator Crew Member Cook Cashier Bus Person Journeyman HVAC Technician Mixer Driver Pipe Liner Field Operator Concrete Materials Tester Material Handler These positions are located right outside of the TERO office.We update these positions weekly. If you have any questions concerning a job opening, please feel free to contact us at 405.275.4030 X163 or 135. 15 Happy Birthday!! Happy Bi O C T O B E R 20 12 B I R T H D A Y S 16 Abma, Meado Elisa Adams, James Michael Aguinaga, Aaron Juan Aguirre, Jose Raul Ahtone, Caylen Evreaux Alford Jr., Elroy Raymond Alford, Herbert Vearl Ardrey, Wanda Marie Ash, Earl James Aspen, Andrew James Atwood, Joseph Eugene Bailey, Beverly Jean Lovins Balch, Shannon Eugene Barnard, Legacy May Barnett, Charles Wayne Barriga, Sommer Rae Battise, Tara Christine Bayliss, Jeanette Williams Beach, Brodie Aaron Beartusk, Jonah Edward Belvin Jr, Jesse Lee Bender, Jason Allen Bettelyoun, Kendall Ray Bettelyoun, Michael Vincent Bhandari, Dasan Krishna Bittle Jr., James Carl Blackbear, Jorey Rian Blanchard Jr., George Melvin Blanchard, Alex Gordon Blanchard, Bryson Dale Blanchard, Jared Dillon Blanchard, Kevin Owen Blood, Jennifer Bond, Brandon Curtis Bradley, Jimmie Lee Bradley, Ronald Gene Brady Jr., Cecil Edgar Brady, Carlie Noelle Breedlove, Cynthia Kay Brittain, Shaye Dawn Brokeshoulder, Aaron Dean Brokeshoulder, Randall James Brown, Kane Alexander Brown, Kristopher Todd Bryce, Todd Kaden Bui, Bennett Van Byers, Sebastian Michael Cagle, Sheryl Lynette Call, Kelly Edward Campbell, Charlotte Lynn Carlson, Harley Leann Carpenter, Glenda Carol Chapman, Atira Vonne Chisholm, Candace Lauren Chupp, Angela Marie Citty, Dora Mae Cochrane, Rachel D. Coddington, Cameron Michael Coddington, Hailey Elaine Coleman, Janice Sue Colungo, Khia Jayde Coriz, Benjamin Allen Cottrell, Steven Thomas Crossley, Burton Jay Crossley, Jeffery Mark Cypret, Isaac Matthew Dalitz, Christi Lynn Daugherty, Steven Neil Davis, Brock Mason Davis, Janice Laverne Davis, Kimber Lee Davis, Mary Louise Davis, Ryan Kyle Dees, Elizabeth Yvonne DeLodge, Brendan Joseph Dezeller, Joyce Fay Diehl, Chelsea Elizabeth Dohrwardt, Sherry Ann Doussett, Linda Sue Dreessen, Laurie Dawn Dry, Breanna Joyclynn Dry, Karlee Nicole Durmon, Ryland Ryder Eason, Liam Malachi Eckles, Erick Emmanuel Eckles, Steven George Edwards, Shawnee Dawn Ellis, Allison Krista Ellis, Henryetta ( Blanchard ) Ellis, Kevin Mark Ellis, Kimberly Marie Ellis, Linda Jean England, Connie Sue Fife, Austin Scott Fisher, Susan Renee Foreman, Eli Zane Foreman, Sidney Brian Foreman, Wesley Josiah Frazier, Anthony Lawrence Gall, Rebecca Sue Gibson, Bernice Gibson, Collin Lane Gibson, John Arnold Gibson, Tyler Logan Gillihan, Layton Douglas Gilman Jr., Thomas Eugene Gilman, Tomi-Lynn Sophia Gonzalez, Kathrine Mary Green, Angela Dawn Green, Shai Leigh Green, Tristin Eaon Gregory, Derek Ryan Gregory, Jacob Samuel Griffin, Craig Robert Hardeman, Uriah Terez Harjo, Bryleigh Marie Harjo, Linda Marie Harjo, Stathan Ray Harjoe, Dawn Nicole Haumpy, Lijuan Myki Hayes, Jaeger Koen Healy, Shawna Susan Helvy, Camber Nicole Herrera, Eian Anthany Herrera, Manuel Gustava Herrera, Michael Alexander Herrera, Rosalynn Macie Herrin, Susan Rena Holderness, Nichole Ann Holland, Tambi Dawn Hood, Nova Dean Hough, Marrisa Louise Houstan, Thurman Irvin, Timothy Logan Isaac Sr., William Jimboy, Katie La Rae Jimerson III, Robert E Johnson, David Leroy Johnson Sr., Josie Ed Johnson, Chan Van Ness Johnson, Emma Lee Johnson, Erica Lynn Johnson, Jessica Lynn Johnson, Manuel Steve Johnson, Mark Johnson, Sean Allen Johnson, Shannon Renay Johnson, Stevi Mahri Jones, Kaiya Damon Jones, Zackery Dene Kauley, Charlotte Jayne Kelly, Joseph Austin Kilmer, Brittany Michelle Kilmer, Ethan Allen Kirby, Robert Micheal Kleine, Elizabeth Ann Kobs, Alexander Francis Lasenberry, Lawrence Layton Brooks Lee, Cortney Raeanne Leedom, Christopher Donald Leedom, Melanie Rochelle Leedom, Stephen Wayne Lewelling, Avis Jewel Little Creek, Frank Dwight Little Jim, Gabriel Clint Little Jim, Justin Dale Little Jr., David Little, Freddie Don Little, Michael Boyd Little, Travis Shane Littlebear, Anthony Karlin Littlebear, Brett Cason Littlebear, John Littlebear, Lois Gwen Littlecreek, Aaron Dale Littlecreek, Dalton Dale Littlecreek, Melissa Richelle Littlehead, William Douglas Littlejim, Gracey Lorene Lockner, Isaac Joseph Leigh Longhorn, Lance Calvin Longhorn, Lydia Kye Longhorn, Ryan Wade Longhorn, Stephanie Lee Longhorn, Vernice Correne Longman Sr., Henry Daniel Longman, Ciara Lynn Lossie, Colton Lewis Cain Lowe, Kerry Denise Lucas Spybuck, Misty Rosileah Mack, Dewayne George Mack, Kailas Dail Mack, Melissa Ann Mack, Secote Vholoce Martinez, Marina Cristine Masquas, Katlyn Alexzandrea Matthews, Anthony Edward Scott Mattingly, Erin Paige Maxfield, Sky Colisa Maxwell, Meagan Renee McBride, Aaron Wayne McGuffin, Mary Bradley Megehee, Shirley Louise Megehee, William Sean Merrell, Marleigh Jaye Miller, Anna Mae Miller, Brody Scott Glenn Miller, Kale Donovan Miller, Scott Alan Mohawk, Jimmie Ray Monk, Jessica Rita Morgan, Avin Tyler Morgan, Letitia Rhea Morton, Rhianna Elizabeth Motes, Christopher Cole Myers, Rachel Johnnice Neese, Branden Hunter Newton, Colt Allen Odell, Edna May Armstrong Onzahwah, Theodora Marie Panther Sr., Donald Eric Panther, Dakota Eric Parker, Queta Cara Perryman, John Lewis Perryman, Lillie D Blanchard Peter, Terrance Nicholie Petersen, Marsha Ann Ponkilla, Brigette Nicole Powell, David W Ramirez, Antonio Ramirez, Helen Marie Rapos, Christal Nasebewa Rathbun, Nicholis Lee Ressler, Linda Kay Rickard, Janice Renee Rivas, Becky Marie Roach, Tanya Emma Roberts, Jeremiah Dean Robison, Burtis Charles Rock, Patricia Ann Rolette, Robbin Louise Rolette, Travis Anthony Rudloff, Emma Leann Salazar, Ellen Diesta Salisbury, Alyssa Rose Sanchez, Airez Pete Sanchez, Itzel Itzury Schulenberg, Justin Michael Schulenberg, Tina Yvette Scraper, Benjamin Alexander Self, Braydon Wayne Serena, Barbara Jean Shaffer, Nicholas Keith Shields, Darian Alexandrea Shirey, Caeden Carlsen Sloan, Michael Ray Sloat, Jeromi Wayne Sloat, Zaurhea Elayne Smith, Shannon Dana Spoon Jr., John Wesley Spoon, Canaan Lee Spoon, Christina Ann Spoon, Preston Gabriel Spoon, Steven Paul Spybuck, Brandi Christine Squire, Gwendale Lynn Stacey, Nils Greg Starr, Eric Glen Starr, Tricia Suzanne Stewart, Wanda Louise Sullivan, Pamela Kay Sultuska, George A Surface, Ian Robert Switch Jr., Douglas Vaughn Switch Jr., Randy Carrol Switch, Aaron Christopher Switch, Valerie June Tallchief, Bobby Eves Tapia, Carlito Cruz Taylor Jr., James Robert Taylor, Amanda Mae Alice Taylor, Gail Anne Taylor, Shelly Bennie Thapa, Blake Lee Thorpe III, George Thorpe Sr., Ronnie Allen Thorpe, Derrick James Thorpe, Patricia Ann Thorpe, Taj Robert Tiger, Aaron Dewayne Tiger, Anthony John Tiger, Attison Elaine Tiger, Christy Danielle Tiger, Cynthia Caylin Tiger, John Charles Tiger, Stormy Sky Tolbert, Jaleigh Renee Torbett, Lori Ann Turner, Georgie Ann Tyner, Dwight A. Upman, Ronald David Vaughn, Nathan Michael Voyles, Danielle Rose Walker, Randall Dean Warrior Sr., Lucian Jay Warrior, Necon Andrew Warrior, Watasha Nichole Wasley, Lewis Daniel Watkins III, Irvin Lee Watson, Aaron Wayne Watson, Katrina Dawn Whinery, Rachel Elaine White, Cynthia Diane White, David Leroy White, Evan James White, Keyle Marie White, Nicholas Clay Whittaker, Brantley Jai Wicks, Raequan DeMario Wilkerson, Amanda Carol Wilkerson, Amy Marie Williams, Matthew Lee Williams, Amber Ann Williams, Charles Scott Williams, Darlene Kaye Williams, Timothy J. Wilson, Bridgette Nicole Wilson, David Anthony Wilson, Joseph Warren Wilson, Tanya Ann Wilson, Terry Wayne Wilson-Ongaco, Michelle Marie Wolf, Christian Seminole Wolfe, Fanya Gayle Wood, Darla Sue Woody, Derek Wayne Wright, Michael Roosevelt Wright, Raven Roxanne Wunderlin, Tyler Jay Wyatt, William Thor Yandell, Paisley Alexis Yates, Kaitlin Cheyenne irthday!! Happy Birthday!! Happy 2nd Birthday Bryleigh Marie Harjo! Y BIRTH PP Happy Birthday Stormy Sky Tiger!! Love, Dad M PA HA FR O Y DA JUSTIN SCHULENBERG! MEM A & P A Mommy & Daddy Love You!! Rachell Whinery From Mema and Papa HAPPY BIRTHDAY Laurie Dreessen! From Mom & Dad Happy Birthday Tina Schulenberg! From Mom & Dad Happy 8th Birthday Stevi Mahri Johnson!! Jennie Mohawk (Boots) Snake Ms. Snake has reached the Golden Age of 90 years young. She was surrounded by family as she celebrated her birthday with cake and many presents. Ms. Snake was born in 1922, and attended school at Oklahoma State University. She is living proof that while being diabetic you can live a long useful life as she has been one for well over 30 years. Love Steven Snake- Alta Jean Snake LO VE YOU ! ❤Daddy 17 take over. If you continue to have questions about the telephone and still have problems with getting through, please let me know. Before I close, I would like to take this time to say thank you to all the tribal members who use the clinics. We are always trying to find ways to improve the programs and accept questions and concerns. If you have problems, please let me know or you can also talk to Marla in the Shawnee Clinic. We look forward to serving the Shawnee people and are always willing to listen to concerns. Thank you, Beverly Felton, MSN, RN Executive Director of Health Dizzy Days? Health Program Update Well, the cooler months are coming and it is time to think about getting a flu shot. Both clinics are setting up times for tribal members to come in for a flu shot. Call the Shawnee Clinic at 878-4702 to schedule your shot or the Little Axe Clinic at 447-0300. We will also be giving flu shots during General Council. If you have been in the clinic lately, you may have noticed eight portraits throughout the clinic. These portraits are paintings of Shawnee leaders of the past. These painting were donated to the clinic from Treasurer Deere’s office. With the addition of these portraits, the clinic feels more like a Shawnee business. So I would like to offer a proposition to all Shawnee Tribal members. I would like to start putting pictures of all our Shawnee ancestors thro ughout the clinic. If you have old pictures of your family members and would like to share these pictures, I would like to have copies. I would like to hang pictures of our ancestors on the walls in the clinic. If you would like to help me make the clinic feel more like a Shawnee clinic, please bring me copies of your family pictures. I will scan the pictures on our copy machine and print these pictures and I will have them framed. These pictures will be hung throughout the building. Currently we have two pictures of tribal members from years ago. One picture I have was given to me by my dad and it was taken in 1947 when my grandfather returned from WW II. I have it framed and on display in the case in the front lobby of the clinic. These are the types of pictures I’d like to display in the clinic. If you would also like to donate an item of interest to the clinic, I would like to display these in our case too. I have been approached many times by people who want to know why we don’t have anything in our display cases and I tell them I’m waiting for people to give me things to put in here. I want to thank Treasurer Deere, Charles and Wanda Tiger, Briana Ponkilla, and many other tribal members who have loaned items for our display case, but I’d like to be able to put in more of our artifacts or mementoes in the cases so that visitors to our clinic can learn more about the tribe and our history. This month I am featuring the physical therapy department. Toni Donaho is the physical therapist. She comes from Norman and has worked in private practice before coming to the tribe. Toni started in June and her schedule quickly filled up. 18 She works 8 am to 5 pm every day and is currently accepting new patients. Sandra Whitethunder is the receptionist in the department and is helping with the patients. Toni is teaching her how to start patients on their session and this helps with increasing patient care. The other department that is working well is the Diabetes and Wellness. We have two diabetes educators, Jimmi Norris and Margaret Starkey. Both of these ladies have many years of experience teaching diabetes education and have been having cooking classes in the clinic as a way to teach diabetics how to cook food that will keep their blood sugar low and teach ways to lower their blood sugar. If you are a diabetic and have not yet been seen by our diabetes educators, make an appointment to visit with one of these ladies. Margaret also goes to the Shawnee Clinic to see patients. You can call the Shawnee Clinic to schedule a time to visit with Margaret. The health programs are working with many other departments and programs within the tribal system. The office of ICW needed a place to move to that will allow them more space so the health program allowed them to move into offices in building 16, the old administration offices that are on the south side of the clinic. They currently use four of the offices in building 16 and have use of a receptionist who takes calls for them and checks in their clients. We are happy to have ICW in there to keep Rhonda company. We have been getting questions about our telephone system and on some days, when you call in, you get the auto-attendant instead of the live person. When our operator is on another line with a patient and she does not answer the phone after a certain number of rings, the auto-attendant picks up the call. The same is true if she leaves her desk for a few minutes, which can happen if she has to take a quick break or has to help a patient find their way around, the auto -attendant picks up the call. We are working on this problem We are training the registration clerks to help with relieving Autumn at the telephone so she can take her breaks and her lunch time. Our operator works 7 am to 4 pm so we have to have relief from 4-5 pm. When we are short on staff, often the auto-attendant has to be activated to take calls because we have no one to relieve the operator. So please just bear with us for now, we are getting more of our clerks trained to use the telephone system so that the operator can have her breaks and if she is ever out sick or needs to have some time off, we will have someone who can Are you dizzy? Feel unsteady or have ringing in your ears? Do you have difficulty riding in the backseat of a car? Is it difficult to walk a straight line or balance on one foot? You may have a vestibular problem. These symptoms can be caused by an inner ear problem, pathology in the neck, Menier’s Disease, labyrinthitis or benign parosysmal positional vertigo. More than 2 million people visit their physician each year with the above complaints. 80% of people with these symptoms are completely cured with appropriate medication and physical therapy. Treatment of neck dysfunction and balance disorders is commonly treated with physical therapy. Your body can be trained to improve your static and dynamic balance. The Little Axe Health care specialists can help you improve your visual tracking, coordination and movement strategies. We can also improve your neck problems. The number one reason for fractures in the elderly population is falls secondary to poor balance. Why wait? Why suffer? An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Little Axe Health Center -Toni Donahoo, Doctor of Physical Therapy Participant call!! If you are AST 55 and older residing in Cleveland and Pottawatomie counties and have a fear of falling or a history of falling, we would like to speak with you. The AST Injury Prevention Program and the Public Health Nursing Department are working with the Little Axe Physical Therapy Department to conduct a study to reduce elder falls and injury. We will be offering balance assessments to participants as well as physical therapy and tai chi exercise to improve your balance, flexibility, and improve mobility. Unintentional falls are the second leading cause of unintentional deaths for Native American ages 55 and older, according to the Center for Disease Control. The CDC reports the death rates for Native American’s in the US have increased from 69.87% in 2000 to 76.48% in 2005. Unintentional falls were a total of 81% of deaths of persons ages 65 and older. For those who are lucky enough not to suffer a fatal injury during a fall, are likely to become less able to get around, unable to live on their own, and may suffer an early death. Elders are important to the well-being and cultural strength of our Native communities. The community needs you so please give us a call at the Little Axe Clinic. Sacha Almanza, AST Injury Prevention Program Coordinator 405.447.0300 located in the Public Health Nursing Department, ext. 7999. 19 28 21 Beef Tips Noodles Veggies Roll Crisp MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE 30 Chicken Breast Wild Rice Mixed Veggies Bread Peaches 23 Eggroll Stir-fry Veggies Rice Banana w/Glaze 16 15 BBQ Sandwich Coleslaw Pickles n Onions Chips Mand. Oranges 22 Steak Fingers Mashed Pot. Gravy Brussels Sprouts Pineapple 29 Taco Casserole Ranch Beans Salsa Applesauce Stew Cornbread Onions Cake 14 Hot Dog Mac. Salad Chips Yogurt 9 8 7 TUESDAY Hot Ham N Chez Onion Rings Fruit Cocktail 1 MONDAY 2 Smoked Sausage Cabbage Red Pot. Bread/Pears SUNDAY Title VI Attending Food Show Pinto Beans w/Ham Steak fries Onions Cornbread Meatloaf Green beans Mashed Pot. Gravy Cookie 31 Halloween Chili Crackers Eyeball Cupcakes 24 17 Chicken Pot Pie Scalloped Pot. Apricots 10 3 WEDNESDAY 18 Hamburger Steak w/ gravy Veggies Tossed Salad* Bread 25 Chicken Salad Sandwich Lett & Tom. Chips Fruit Spaghetti Meat sauce Garlic Bread Greenbeans Tossed Salad* 11 Tamales Spanish Rice Refried Beans Cinnamon Roll 4 THURSDAY October 2012 Cereal Boiled Egg Sausage Links 27 General Council 10am LARC 20 13 6 SATURDAY 2% MILK SERVED DAILY English Muffin Eggs Ham 26 Scrambled Eggs Sausage Gravy Biscuit 19 12 French Toast Sausage Patty Fruit 5 FRIDAY GOURD DANCE HONORING ALL NATIVE VETERANS/WARRIORS November 10 th, 2012 Little Axe, OK (Thunder Bird Casino Facilities) SPONSOR:…………………….. ABSENTEE SHAWNEE ELDERS COUNCIL CO-HOST:……………………… COMANCHE LITTLE PONIES INVITING ALL VETERANS AND CURRENT WARRIORS (MEN AND WOMEN) ALL GOURD DANCE CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS ALL TRIBAL COLOR GUARDS SOME SPECIAL HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS MOST VETERAN DANCERS IN GROUP, ………………………………………………..PARTICIPATING GROUP TRAVELING FURTHEREST DISTANCE……………………………………… TO LITTLE AXE YOUNGEST DANCER CURRENTLY IN MILITARY………………………………………..……. ( MAN ) YOUNGEST DANCER CURRENTLY IN MILITARY………………………………………… ( WOMAN ) OLDEST VETERAN GOURD DANCER………………………………………………………………….. ( MAN ) OLDEST VETERAN GOURD DANCER……………………………………………………………. ( WOMAN ) (OTHER)………………………………………………………. INDIVIDUAL VETERANS AND WARRIORS STAFF MASTER OF CEREMONIES………….…………………………….…………………………TBD HEAD SINGER……………………………………………………………LEONARD COZAD, JR HEAD DANCER ( MEN )……………………………………………………………………….TBD HEAD DANCER ( WOMAN )…………………………………………………………………..TBD SCHEDULE 1:00 PM TO 5:PM…………………………..GOURD DANCE AND HONORING ACTIVITIES 5:00PM —6:30PM ……………………..…..SUPPER BREAK ---PROVIDED BY AST ELDERS 6:30 –11:00 PM …………………………… GOURD DANCE AND HONORING ACTIVITIES CRAFTS VENDER SPACE AVAILABLE–$ 50 PRE-REGISTRATION FEE- (REQUIRED) FOR INFORMATION : CONTACT: DAN LITTLE AXE PRES. AST. ELDERS C---(405) 432-7952 O---(405)-329-5542 20 ASTribe Indian Child Welfare Department FOSTER CARE This article appears in the Daily Times in Farmington, New Mexico. And even though this talks about the foster care program and tribal children in foster care, this article can speak on behalf of what the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Foster Care and other tribes are going thru. Finding foster homes is a necessary to not only protect AST children but to also maintain their cultural identity, heritage and traditions. The Absentee is a small tribe and we should be able to work as ONE TRIBE to care for the AST children. If you have any questions, contact the ICW department at (405)275-4030. “Only two foster homes in San Juan County belong to American Indian families, but more than half of the 85 children in foster care now are American Indian. That means about 40 American Indian youths in the local foster system are living with non-native families. The Children, Youth and Families Department, charged with placing children in alternate homes if their own families are deemed unsafe for reasons of abuse or neglect, is having a hard time finding enough native families for the number of native children in the system. Foster Parents Needed!!! Can you open your home and heart for a foster child? Foster parents provide a temporary, safe home for children in crisis. Foster parents are partners with child welfare workers, lawyers and judges. It is not for everyone but if you have it in your heart - we need you. • Can you love and care for a child who comes from a difficult background? • Can you help a child develop a sense of belonging? • Are you secure in yourself & your parenting Skills? • Can you maintain a positive attitude toward a child’s parents? • Can you love with all your heart & then let go? FOSTER PARENTS PROVIDE A TEMPORARY, SAFE HOME FOR CHILDREN IN CRISIS. THEY ARE PARTNERS WITH WORKERS, LAWYERS, AND JUDGES. IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE! CAN YOU OPEN YOUR HOME AND HEART FOR A FOSTER CHILD? Many children need a loving home and a family to help them through a very tough time. Please think about it and talk with your family before you become a foster home. They all need safe, supportive environments! If you find yourself and your family interested in Foster Care, please contact J.R. Wind - 405-2754030 ext. 195. The department does everything it can to match a child with a family of a similar background. That doesn’t work when fewer homes than children are in the system, which means native children more often than not end up in nonnative families. This is contrary to federal policy, which directs the department to make every effort to place children of American Indian descent in homes that nourish their cultural identity. But without more native families stepping up to offer a home for children, there is little the department can do to remedy this situation. The Indian Child Welfare Act provides four placement options, which the department must pursue in descending order every time it places a native child. The first option is to place American Indian children with a relative who can provide a safe environment and who eventually attains a foster care license. The second option is for a child to be placed in a family from the same American Indian tribe. The third is for the child to be placed with a American Indian family not of the same tribe. The final option, and the one the CYFD most often uses, is matching native children with non-native families that simply have a foster care license. This is a loss for children and for potential foster families. It’s also a loss when it comes to efforts to revitalize native traditions and teach them to the children. We encourage all native families with the resources that can allow children a home to contact the Children, Youth and Families Department. Fostering a child is one of the most rewarding things a family can do.” In the state of Oklahoma alone, there are almost 3000 Native American children in the foster care program with a majority of these children placed in non-native placements. Now imagine if your son, daughter, grand children were placed in another home that didn’t teach or understand the Absentee Shawnee traditions. What would happen to their identity, their sense of being a AST, their sense of belonging and being proud of being a Absentee Shawnee? October 11, 2012 The AST ICW dept are 9:00 am - 4:00 pm in need to foster homes. Absentee Shawnee Emergency homes, temporary homes, it doesn’t matter. We Tribal Complex have made it a goal to get Building 1 certify at least 5 homes to be foster homes for the AST. To make an With obtaining more every appointment year from this point on. It Call OILS at: takes ONE TRIBE to care for (405) 943-6457 or ONE CHILD. As the great 1-800-658-1497 Tecumseh said, “A SINGLE TWIG BREAKS BUT A If anyone needs BUNDLE OF TWIGS IS assistance with a STRONG.” will before then, call For more information about the same number to being a foster home, please make arrangements contact: for an appointment Indian Child Welfare to meet with OILS Department attorney. (405)275-4030. Wills Clinic 21 Are you at risk for diabetes, have diabetes or know someone who does? Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes and affects millions of Native Americans. Many people are unaware that they have diabetes or pre-diabetes. Native Americans are twice as likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than others. Some common signs and symptoms include: • Frequent infections • Blurred vision • Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal • Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet • Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms. Some ways to prevent and manage diabetes is through healthy lifestyle behaviors. One question that many people with diabetes or pre-diabetes often ask is “What can I eat?”. The American Diabetes Association states that you do not have to be deprived or restricted. The key factors are learning what are the “superfoods”, how much of it you can have and how often. Getting into the habit of eating a healthy diet helps you manage diabetes and prevent complications caused by diabetes. The following foods are listed on the American Diabetes Association web site as” superfoods”. Try to incorporate as many of these foods into your daily meal plan to enhance the nutrient content of your meals. The foods listed have a low glycemic index (causes slower rise in blood glucose after eating) and provide key nutrients that are lacking in the typical western diet such as: • magnesium • calcium • vitamins A, C, and E. • potassium • fiber Beans,dark green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit, sweet potatoes, berries, tomatoes, fish high in Omega-3 fatty acids, whole grains, nuts, fat-free milk and yogurt. To learn more about eating these superfoods and recipes visit diabetes.org and sign up for Wellness and Healthy Eating classes at the Little Axe Clinic. Call Sidna McKane to sign up at 405 701-7977. ASTAST PHARMACY NEWS PHARMACY NEWS  Visit our new, convenient drive-thru at the Little Axe location for refill drop off or pick up!!  As of January 1, 2012, Oklahoma State Law mandates that a current, state issued photo ID be on file for both the patient and the representative picking up for EVERY fill of ANY controlled medication.  Deliveries of controlled medications will no longer be allowed.  Both Shawnee and Little Axe pharmacy locations fill prescriptions for members of all tribes, but outside prescription orders are restricted to Absentee Shawnee Tribal citizens with established charts.  If you would like to receive a text message to your cell phone when your medications are ready for pick-up, please alert the pharmacy staff and provide us with a current cell phone number.  The following are a few tips to help us be more efficient in our delivery of pharmacy services to you:  Present insurance cards each time you pick up or drop off a prescription  Keep us informed of changes in address, phone number and other contact information.  Let the Pharmacy staff know if the prescription is going to be picked up or needs to be delivered.  When requesting refills, please provide 24 hours’ notice and either the refill number, which is located above your name on the prescription label, or the names of your medication. If you have any questions at any time, feel free to call either Pharmacy or stop by and speak with one of our Pharmacy staff. We are happy to assist you with your pharmaceutical needs! Hours of Operation: Little Axe: 7am-5:30pm Monday-Friday Shawnee: 7am-6pm Monday-Friday We are open through the lunch hour!! **BOTH PHARMACY DEPARTMENTS ARE CLOSED WITH THE CLINICS THE FIRST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON OF EVERY MONTH TO COMPLETE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES** Source: American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health is now providing counseling services in both Shawnee and Little Axe locations. We are taking new patients at this time. Our facilities offer an array of services including but not limited to: *Psychiatry- adult and child *Intensive Outpatient Groups *Domestic Violence Counseling *Grief Counseling *Substance Abuse Counseling *Individual Therapy *Group Counseling *Bio Feedback *Stress Reduction *DUI Assessment We welcome back Kristy Morrell – she is now located at the Little Axe Clinic We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest staff: Dr. Julia Irwin is a psychiatrist and has been providing services at the Little Axe Clinic. She is available on every Thursday. Dr. Peter Stanbro is a child psychiatrist and will is currently taking new patients. He will be providing services every Thursday at our Little Axe Clinic. Monte Blake, LPC is one our newest clinician’s. He is located at our Shawnee Clinic. If in need of services call: Shawnee: 405-878-4716 Or Little Axe: 405-447-0300 22 From the Cultural Preservation Department: As a newly contracted member of the Cultural Preservation department, let me begin by telling you how honored I am to serve the Absentee Shawnee Tribe as Library Assistant. It is my hope that my diverse history in library services, education, community arts outreach and information management will contribute significantly to the already bright future of the Cultural Preservation Department. I look forward to working with Joseph to build a solid program that will serve the educational and information needs of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. In the following months we will be working to • Expand our resources and prepare them for circulation in the community • Establish a “Young Scholars and Artists in Residence” program • Construct a “Friends of the Library” volunteer corps • Develop an “Adult Literacy” program • Begin a “Library to Go: Books on Wheels” delivery service • Launch a “Living Histories” multimedia archives project • Implement a summer youth program • Create an “Autumn Arts Festival” to showcase our library • And much, much more! We have big dreams for the Absentee Shawnee Library! But with your support we can make this vision a reality. I look forward to working with each of you to develop a program that serves the needs of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and am confident that, with a little hard work and perseverance, the Library program will flourish into one of this community’s crowning achievements! Josh Shawnee Library Assistant Cultural Preservation Department Absentee Shawnee Tribe 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup orange juice For crust:1. In a medium bowl, stir together crushed graham crackers and melted butter until crackers are moistened. Press mixture onto bottom of an 8-inch springform pan. Cover and chill while preparing filling. Diabetes and Wellness Program For filling:2. In a food processor or blender, combine the reduced-fat cream cheese, 1/4 cup of the sugar, 1/4 cup of the milk, the vanilla, and orange peel. Cover and process or blend until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside. 3. In a food processor or blender, combine fat-free cream cheese, pumpkin, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, remaining 1/4 cup milk, and the pumpkin pie spice. Cover and process or blend until smooth. 4. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over orange juice; let stand for 5 minutes. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. 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No-Bake Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Ingredients: 3/4 cup finely crushed graham crackers 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 8 ounce package reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel) 1/2 cup sugar or sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar* 1/2 cup fat-free milk 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel 2 8 ounce packages fat-free cream cheese 1 15 ounce can pumpkin 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup orange juice Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Servings Per Recipe: 12 Calories: 149 Protein: 9 g Carbohydrate: 12g Fat, total: 7g Cholesterol: 23mg Saturated fat: 4g Dietary Fiber: 1g Sodium: 331mg Upcoming Events... Education Opportunities   Learning to Control your Diabetes Thursdays 2:00 pm– 4:00 pm Little Axe Health Center Diabetes and Wellness Program along with OSU Extension presents Community Nutrition Education Program Fridays 2:00 pm Little Health Center For more information and to enroll Call the number below Diabet es and W ellness Program Absentee Shanee Tribe Health Clinic Phone: (405)701- 7977 ( 405)447- 0300 Fax: (405)701- 7984 15951 Little Axe Dr. Norm an, OK 73026 For crust:1. In a medium bowl, stir together crushed graham crackers and melted butter until crackers are moistened. Press mixture onto bottom of an 8-inch springform pan. Cover and chill while preparing filling. Welcome Nishant! For filling:2. In a food processor or blender, combine the reduced-fat cream cheese, 1/4 cup of the sugar, 1/4 cup of the milk, the vanilla, and orange peel. Cover and process or blend until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside. Welcome our new website developer Nishant Shrestha (Shresh-tah) who started with us on September 5th. Nishant is originally from Nepal and his wife, Jennifer, 4. In a small saucepan, gelatin over orange juice; let stand for 5 minutes. Cook and is sprinkle Kickapoo/Absentee Shawnee. He has a son, Abhi, who stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. Stir 1 tablespoon of the gelatin mixture into the is anandenrolled member. Nishant just moved here white cream cheese mixture the remaining gelatinAST mixture into the pumpkin mixture. from California. His background includes work as a 5. Pour pumpkin mixture over chilled crust in pan. Carefully pour white cream cheese mixture over pumpkin mixture. Using software engineer. He graduated from the University a narrow, thin-bladed metal spatula of Central Oklahoma in 2004. He currently lives or a table knife, swirl pumpkin and Mark Your Calendar white mixtures. in Edmond. He enjoys playing guitar, loves Jimmy Dia Upcoming Events...and camping. 6. Cover and chill overnight before bet Hendrix, hiking, swimming, es serving. To serve, using a small and sharp knife, loosen cheesecake Please stop and say hi to him if you see him around the complex. He Wel Education Opportunities from side of springform pan; remove lne ss will on website improvements and is the man to call for all side of pan. Cut into wedges.be working Pro  Learning to Control your Diabetes Makes 12 servings. your website needs. Rico Thursdays 2:00 pm–and 4:00 pm I are so excited to have him working in Little Axe Health Center Nutrition Facts Per Serving: MIS. 3. In a food processor or blender, combine fat-free cream cheese, pumpkin, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, remaining 1/4 cup milk, and the pumpkin pie spice. Cover and process or blend until smooth. Servings Per Recipe: 12 Calories: 149 Protein: 9 g Carbohydrate: 12g Fat, total: 7g Cholesterol: 23mg Saturated fat: 4g Dietary Fiber: 1g Sodium: 331mg  Diabetes and Wellness Program along with OSU Extension presents Community Nutrition Education Program Fridays 2:00 pm Little Health Center For more information and to enroll Call the number below Diabetes and W ellness Program Absentee Shanee Tribe Health Clinic Phone: (405)701-7977 (405)447-0300 Fax: (405)701-7984 15951 Little Axe Dr. Norman, OK 73026 23 HORSE SHOE BEND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: Summer 2012 The After School Program started tutoring students on September 4, 2012, for the school term of 2012- 2013. Students were excited to be back at Horse Shoe Bend, we have our returning students from last year and a lot of new students. The center averages 18 to 22 kids per day, Monday through Thursday. I have 35 that enrolled, but due to conflicting schedules with some families with softball and football those students will be attending when those sports are finished for the season. It has been very busy for the first two weeks of tutoring. I have the pleasure of recruiting three students from Oklahoma Baptist University and one student from Seminole State College also a retire Coach. Randall Watson and Stuart Rolette and Elaine Brown are back for another year. I really appreciate their dedication to the students at The Horse Shoe Bend After School Program; they are an asset to this new program that the Tribe has taken on for our school children. We are in our second year of tutoring at Horse Shoe Bend and I can see that it has made a big impact in the attitude of our students that attend. I’d like to introduce our new tutors: CAITLIN WELLS Age: 19 Home town: Paoli, Oklahoma College: Sophomore at Oklahoma Baptist University Involved with Student Ministries and is the Chaplin for Theta Sigma Chi, a social club on Campus Has worked at Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center for two summers in the coffee shop. Major: Family and Community Services Plans after college: to get married, be accepted into Graduate School and get my masters in Counseling. CAPTAIN SMITH He has coached at Pleasant Grove School in Shawnee for 23 years, and he retired this past May, 2012. Captain has inspired many young students throughout his 23 years of teaching and coaching. JOHANNA KLEINSASSER Age: 19 Hometown: Lee’s Summit, Missouri Education: Sophomore at Oklahoma Baptist University I am on the track and cross country team at OBU, a Senator for Student Government Association, and Parliamentarian for Pi Sigma Phi. I worked at Camp Summit and Kohl’s this past summer. I am undecided for my major and unsure what I plan to pursue after graduation I am very fortunate to have Captain here at Horse Shoe Bend After School; he has already made an impact with our students. Captain is a Member of the Seminole Tribe of Oklahoma. He and his family reside in Earlsboro, Oklahoma. Students are adjusting and they work hard each day when they arrive at the Center. Our daily routine is as follows: Students start arriving at 3:15 pm North Rock Creek Bus arrives at 3:30 pm, each student signs in and puts their school bag at their designated table. Students LAUREN WOOD Age: 20 then walk or run one lap on the walking track around the Hometown: Pauls Valley, Oklahoma Center. When they finish walking or running a snack and Major: Math drink is given to them, they have a break until 4:00 pm. At College: Sophomore at Oklahoma Baptist University 4:00 pm students come back into the building to start on Involved in Cross Country and Track at OBU. I am also homework. involved in Pi Sigma Phi and worked at Falls Creek this Ms. Lauren tutors Kindergarten Ms. Joanna tutors past summer as a ropes course staff member. First Grade Ms. Caitlin tutors Second Grade Ms. Gabriella Plans for after college: Teaching and coaching basketball tutors Third Grade Mr. Stuart tutors Fourth Grade Mr. or track. Randall tutors Fifth Grade Mr. Captain tutors Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade. GABRIELLA PEREZ Age: 18 When we settle down into tutoring sessions, I try to Hometown: Kellyville, Oklahoma keep a limit of three students to a tutor. As the smaller Major: Health-Science grade tend to require more attention from tutor. Elaine Education: Freshman at Seminole State College and I tutors student (s) where we see that there is an over I’m a Certified Phlebotomist Technician. I plan to transfer flow of students in a particular grade. to Oklahoma University where I will study Sonography. I If you know of any student in the Elementary or Middle worked here this past summer. and High School that needs help in homework please give Plans after college: work as a Phlebotomist/Ultrasound me a call. Technician I would like to thank the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority for the purchase of the new refrigerator that was donated to the Horse Shoe Bend After School Program; also for all the support they have given our program. Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Director Horse Shoe Bend After School Program - Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma 405 275-4030, Ext: 133 ~ 405 481-0397 Cell Number ~ edwinab@astribe.com 24 From the THPO Specialist... I thought it would be beneficial to include in this month’s newsletter a little information on what the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) is and what we do. The Absentee-Shawnee Tribe THPO receives a THPO Grant to operate. This is a federally funded grant offered from the National Park Services. The purpose of this funding is for tribes to take responsibilities on their own tribal lands according to Section 101(d) of the National Historic Preservation Act (amended in 1992). As stated on the National Parks Service’s website, the responsibilities tribes can assume are: “conducting archeological and cultural resource surveys, maintaining permanent inventories of historic and cultural properties, nominating properties to the National Register of Historic Places, and reviewing Federal Agency undertakings pursuant to Section 106 of the Act.” The AST THPO has very specific responsibilities since there are certain rules and regulations of the NHPA, Section 106, and the THPO Grant that must be followed. These regulations are what make the THPO different from the Cultural Preservation Program. (More information on what the Cultural Preservation Program does will be in the November newsletter). The bulk of our work goes towards responding to Section 106 notifications, as mentioned briefly in the previous newsletter. In a single day we can receive anywhere from five (5) to fifteen (15) or twenty (20) notifications. These notifications can come from agencies as close as the City of Shawnee and all the way as far as the state of Kentucky, just to name a few. The next step would be to review these notifications and to determine if the AST THPO has an interest in the specific project location. The review process can take anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours depending on the type of project. This process includes reading the notification letter to determine the project site location, looking this location up on a database to determine if the AST have any historic properties within a certain distance of the project, reading the archaeological assessment report to make sure proper steps were insured, investigating any inconsistencies in these materials, and finally writing a response letter to the specific agencies. In a nutshell, what I do all day is review Section 106 notifications. There is so much involved with THPO that cannot be explained in a single brief article. We can, however, offer to answer any questions about this program, the process, or any concerns you may have. We also are planning several informational pamphlets about this program. If you have any suggestions on what type of learning materials you would like to see from the THPO office, please mention them. There are comment sheets available in the Cultural Preservation Office that can be filled out to provide us with your feedback. Staci Hesler THPO Specialist Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority 107 N. Kimberly, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804 Phone: (405) 273-1050 Come in and visit with us about: v Lease with Option to Purchase v Rental v Rental for Over Income v Budget Counseling ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA Absentee Shawnee Tribe Recycling Program RECYCLING MATERIAL THAT WE ACCEPT. ALL WHITE PAPER, ENVELOPES, COLORED PAPER, JUNK MAIL, FAX PAPER, MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPER, CARDBOARD, AND ALUMINUM CANS. MATERIAL WE DO NOT ACCEPT. TONER, CARBON PAPER, FOOD WASTE, AND PLASTIC. REMEMBER, WHEN IN DOUBT THROW IT OUT. CONTACT INFORMATION ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS. 2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR. SHAWNEE, OK 74801 PHONE: (405) 2144235 FAX: (405) 8784701 “To Establish a recycling program for municipal waste planning, reduction, and Recycling” The Office of Environmental Health and Environmental Program is proud to announce the start of a new recycling program for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The recycling center is located in the yellow metal building adjacent to the OEH Department. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe (AST) Recycling Program Program declares that waste reduction and recycling are the preferable to the or processing of municipal waste, and that removing certain materials from the municipal waste stream will decrease the flow of solid waste to municipal landfills. AST Recycling Program used the knowl- edge and information about recycling markets and market demand as well as information obtained from various publications and the internet to comprise an analysis of material the recycling program will address at the start of the program. AST Recycling Program Plan establishes a goal that, by year’s end 2013, at least 25 % of the recyclable material produced by the Tribe will be recycled. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle The AST recycling Program will initially focus on the following waste stream material; HighGrade shredded paper, Assorted office paper, Phone books, Magazines, Cardboard, Newspaper, and Aluminum cans. As the program and market develops, other recyclables will be sought. There is a cost associated with recycling, However, economic, social, and environmental benefits exceed these cost. 25 AST FITNESS RESOURCE CENTER FITNESS 1970 156th Ave. N.E. RESOURCE CENTER FITNESS Norman,th OK 73026 1970 156 Ave. N.E. The Absentee Shawne like introduce the new Program. This logo wa Absentee Shawnee Tr creating strong and he Fitness Program woul symbol of the strength Shawnee people dem healthier generation o people. Each print is a among the Absentee S Norman, OK 73026 The AST Fitness Program would like to extend an invite to all tribal members looking to increase their levels of physical activity and learn more about fitness and exercise. The AST Fitness Facility at the Resource Center is fully equipped with state of the art treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary cycles, dumbbells, isolation strength machines, and a cable machine. Our facility is also equipped with freestanding striking bags, medicine balls, exercise balls, fitness mats, resistance bands, BOSU balls, and other various exercise apparatus for your preferred workout. The AST Fitness Program currently provides free fitness classes to all tribal members. Classes include: Kickboxing, Circuit Training, Chair Exercise, Tai Chi, Boot camp, and Aerobic Fitness. The AST Fitness Program is here to help you get started on increasing your levels of physical activity and exercise. We invite you to come visit our fitness facility and see what our fitness program can provide for you. AST Fitness Facility Hours AST Fitness Facility Hours Monday through Thursday Monday through Thursday 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday Friday 6:00a.m. a.m. –- 9:00 p.m. 6:00 9:00 p.m. Saturday/Sunday Saturday/Sunday CLOSED CLOSED 405-364-7298 405-364-7298 Come join us at the AST Resource Center!!! Free Tutoring in all subjects! Snacks! Games and activities! Field Trips! Delinquency Prevention! Healthy Lifestyles! The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Fitness Program would like introduce the new logo of the AST Fitness Program. This logo was designed to represent the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and their perseverance in creating strong and healthy tribal members. The AST Fitness Program would like to use the logo as a symbol of the strength and endurance t [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. 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