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Volume 30, No. 11

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“Among the Shawnee”

2019 AARP Oklahoma Indian

Elder Honors Walter L. Larney

FDIC

Pictured with the honoree are (L to R) Dr. Catherine Alicia Georges, AARP National Volunteer President, Teewanna Edwards, AARP Oklahoma

Executive Council member, and Mashell Sourjohn, AARP OK Associate State Director Outreach.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe has

partnered with United For Oklahoma

to educate Oklahomans on the critical

role the tribes play in our state’s future.

These are the facts every

Oklahoman must know.

More than 900 people were in

attendance as 52 distinguished elders

were honored at the AARP Oklahoma

11th annual Indian Elder Honors

celebration at the National Cowboy

& Western Heritage Museum in

Oklahoma City on Tuesday, October

1, 2019.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Walter

L. Larney’s service to his country

and tribe is long and distinguished.

Commander Larney is a decorated

U.S. Marine Corps veteran who

served with distinction in Vietnam. He

was presented the Navy Achievement

Medal for his superior leadership

and performance of duties in an

exemplary manner. Commander

Larney participated in several major

combat operations and repeatedly

distinguished himself by his courage

and composure under fire.

Commander

Larney’s

service

continued at home with the Absentee

Shawnee

Veterans Association.

His active involvement includes

participating in color guard ceremonies

throughout the state and nation. Under

his leadership as Commander,

the Absentee Shawnee Veterans

Association has participated in

veteran events at the local, state and

federal level. The Absentee Shawnee

Color Guard is easily recognized

throughout Indian country.

Commander Larney is a respected

member of the community and active

in events, whether traditional or

contemporary. Commander Larney

and his wife have been married 36

years. They have four daughters and

11 grandchildren.

Watch the videos and stay informed at:

UnitedForOklahoma.com

Special Interest:

Native Christmas

Ornament making

SEE INSIDE

Pictured are Eric, Alisha, and Melanie, three of our four second 100% score recipients.

Work behind

the scenes of our

tribal entities

In the entertainment and hospitality

industry customer service is such an

essential aspect of the business, it is

crucial that time and energy be forth

to achieve levels of service and then

continued work to maintain those

levels. We are proud of all of our team

members and appreciate the effort put

in day in and day out. Over the last

18 months we have instituted secret

shops, employee recognition events,

and management training classes at

Thunderbird Entertainment Center.

Recently management level team

members began to take Fred Pryor

Management classes with exams at

the conclusion of completing videos

assigned. The feedback from those

offered classes has been positive

and will continue to benefit all those

involved.

In late December 2017 the casinos

began Secret Shops to both casino

locations to get much needed

feedback on the areas we can develop.

While receiving feedback each area

was graded with a percentile of

performance, we also began working

with those areas and saw improvement

by mid-2018. As we come to the close

of 2019 we continue get reports of

good secret shops and reports of

100% scores; which is considered to

be in the extroidanary service level

on our grading scale.

Once a quarter employee appreciation

luncheons are hosted to take time to

recognize those team members who

behavior, efforts, or service, supports

the organization’s goals and values.

Team members who receive 100%

shops are given a $50 gift card and

repeating team members who receive

a second 100% are given a $100 gift

card and this quarter we had four

team members reach that mark!

We congratulate and thank our team

members for their efforts!

Executive Committee

www. astribe.com

John Johnson

GOVERNOR

November 2019

Kenneth Blanchard

Ezra DeLodge

Phillip Ellis

Atheda Fletcher

LT. GOVERNOR

SECRETARY

TREASURER

REPRESENTATIVE

Lt. Governor’s

REPORT

Ken Blanchard

AST Lt. Governor

I hope everyone is in good health and

enjoying the cooler weather. This

is the time of season we need to be

double checking furnaces, stocking

up on wood and filling up our propane

tanks. Most importantly we must keep

our elderly people in our thoughts and

make sure they are taken care of with

adequate heating. Here at the AST

Complex we are coming to the end of

2019 year, preparing to close out the

department budgets and requesting

department budgets for 2020.

Our AST Grass Mowing season

ended October 19, 2019. The

Maintenance

Department

will

be taking 2020 Grass Mowing

applications beginning January 06,

2020 and ending March 31, 2020.

This time frame will give adequate

time to compile the mowing list,

which will allow maintenance staff to

begin without delays. To be eligible

to receive mowing services: (1) Must

be enrolled AST (CDIB), (2) Must be

55+, (3) Handicap/Disabled (Doctor

Statement), (4) Must have proof of

residency (Utility bill in applicants

name), and (5) No Rental Property or

Leased ASHA homes will be mowed.

Applications will be published in the

AST Newspaper, requested from

Reta Harjo (405) 275-4030 ext. 6249

or picked up in building #2.

The Tribal Housing Improvement

program have a few projects in

progress and once completed the

Lt. Governor’s department will be

closing out the 2019 budget. We

will still be available to do dire

emergency request. Tribal Housing

Improvement applications will need

to be updated for the year 2020, any

request for assistance will begin in

January 2020. Applications may

be picked up, mailed or emailed to

Diane Ponkilla (405) 275-4030 ext.

6267 or dianep@astribe.com.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is

in the court system regarding the

Secretarial and Absentee Shawnee

Tribal Election. I have attached the

court filings which become public

notice once filed. I understand the

community must be aware but not

everyone has access to obtain the

documents.

If you have any concerns or comments

do not hesitate to contact me or stop

by the office.

Office: (405) 275-4030 ext. 6253,

Cell: (405) 617-4104

Ken B.

Lt. Governor

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Executive Committee

November 2019

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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS

Treasurer’s

REPORT

APPLYING FOR TRIBAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE (T.E.A)

(A ONE TIME YEARLY PAYMENT OF $150.00, PER RESIDENCE)

ELIGIBILITY

Phillip Ellis

AST Treasurer

General Council Meeting

I would like to thank everyone who

attended the October 2019 General Council

meeting. In my opinion, the meeting went

smoothly and achieved its intent. Reports

were made, members voiced their issues

and concerns, and we fellowshipped. As

I alluded to during my oral report, I’d like

to focus on strengthening and improving a

number of the smaller (and larger), yet very

important, aspects of basic foundational

components within the departments

under my oversight.

I’d also like to inform the membership

that the Executive Committee is working

on providing the membership with a

Holiday “gift” for each member. Details

are being worked out and soon to come.

Below are the quarterly financials.

Warm regards,

Treasurer Phillip S. Ellis

ENROLLED ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER

UTILITY BILL IN YOUR NAME AND/OR SPOUSE’S NAME (SPOUSE MUST RESIDE IN HOME)

TOTAL RESIDENCE INCOME (MUST NOT EXCEED A MONTHLY NET PAY OF $2,800.00)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE)

CDIB CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE)

CURRENT UTILITY BILL AND/OR DISCONNECT NOTICE

CURRENT 30 DAYS INCOME VERIFICATION (I.E. CHECK STUB, SOCIAL SECURITY,

UNEMPLOYMENT, TANF, ETC.)

UNEMPLOYED APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM PROVIDED BY CASE

WORKER

APPLICATION ALSO ONLINE: www.astribe.com

HAVE APPLICATION COMPLETED AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONS BEFORE

SUBMITTING TO SOCIAL SERVICES

THE OFFICE

STUDY

PUBLIC

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

& ENGINEERING (OEH&E)

HEALTH,

WELLNESS

AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN

Oklahoma Indian Legal Services will be at the Tribal Court House,

Bldg. #3 each month on the 2 Thursday from 9am-12pm.

TRIBAL COMMUNITIES

Absentee

Shawnee Tribe

Office of Environmental

Health & Engineering

BALANCE SHEET - EC Quarterly Report

•Tribal Housing Improvements Application

As of 9/30/2019

GENERAL FUND

ASSETS

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Investments

Due From Other Funds

Other Receivables

Due From Tribal Enterprises and

Component Units

Grants Receivable

Inventory

Prepaid Expenses

Prepaid Payroll Expenses

Prepaid A/P Expenses

Total Prepaid Expenses

Capital Assets

Total ASSETS

LIABILITIES

Accounts Payable

Accrued Expenses

401 (k) Retirement

Payable-After Tax

Other

Total Accrued Expenses

Due to Other Funds

Deferred Revenue

Notes Payable

Total LIABILITIES

FUND BALANCES - Net Position

Fund Balance - Net Position

Current Year Activity

YTD INCOME

Other

Total Current Year Activity

Total FUND BALANCES - Net

Position

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND

BALANCES - Net Position

OILS

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

INDIRECT

GRANTS

suitable

for rehabilitation. All applicants

must meet the

eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

BIA

9,227,064.58

0.00

(24,132.50)

1,331.50

0.00

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:

2,500,910.68

1,048,386.62

a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

b. Income0.00

0.00

Oklahoma

IndianSize/Overcrowded

Legal Services (OILS)Living

is a nonprofit

organization

c. Family

Conditions

174,935.30

(19,023.90)

Condition

of Home

thatd.provides

free legal

services to low income Native Americans

0.00

documents attached before the application will be processed.

0.00

1,646.05

12,268,799.48

31,593,470.52

0.00

65.98

0.00

9,204,329.56

64,923.55

31,550.33

2,213.44

0.00

(178,669.01)

(176,455.57)

(144.76)

0.00

122,600.00

10,923.22

27,618.41

(144.74)

7,587,590.43

0.00

7,646,614.43

15,830,893.32

219,247.84

1,127,404.50

973,038.47

0.00

1,146,916.16

16,977,809.48

0.00

1,339,161.90

1,558,409.74

0.00

2,060,906.80

3,188,311.30

0.00

(589,003.71)

384,034.76

16,988,732.70

9,205,024.17

3,279,216.44

625,676.63

GAMING COMM

ASSETS

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Investments

Due From Other Funds

Other Receivables

Due From Tribal Enterprises and

Component Units

Grants Receivable

Inventory

Prepaid Expenses

Prepaid Payroll Expenses

Prepaid A/P Expenses

Total Prepaid Expenses

Capital Assets

Total ASSETS

LIABILITIES

Accounts Payable

Accrued Expenses

401 (k) Retirement

Payable-After Tax

Other

Total Accrued Expenses

Due to Other Funds

Deferred Revenue

Notes Payable

Total LIABILITIES

FUND BALANCES - Net Position

Fund Balance - Net Position

Current Year Activity

YTD INCOME

Other

Total Current Year Activity

Total FUND BALANCES - Net Posit...

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND

BALANCES - Net Position

13,004,992.76

2,789,920.89

(10,664.29)

2,376,576.01

1,162,199.62

Date: 10/10/19 08:46:22 AM

TCNS & HRT

1,667,641.79

0.00

(16,153.34)

2,150.00

0.00

3,067,101.38

0.00

(1,870.88)

0.00

1,653,638.45

The principal role of OEH&E is to raise the

health status of our tribal members to the highest possible level

ASTHA

IHS and

FUND

by providing

services in the area of water

wastewater. To

qualify for a water well and/or septic system, the applicant must

be an enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal member and reside

within one of these six counties; Pottawatomie, Cleveland,

18,040,580.65

1,031,230.10

Oklahoma,

Payne, Lincoln, or Logan, provide

land ownership

0.00

by verification such as a Warranty Deed or Notarized

Lease

The(102,351.45)

Absentee

Tribe

is 1,093.46

supporting

Agreement

through Shawnee

the Absentee

Shawnee

Tribe Realitya

Department.

Proof of income is not required.

147,933.34

grassroots

initiated

research study on public0.00

safety,

The services we provide are: new water wells, renovation of

0.00

health

and wellness

affecting

Indian women.

This

a water wells,

new city or rural

water connections,

replacement

city

rural

water

service

lines,

new

wastewater

septic

research

was requested by Indian women

and

0.00lines/

systems,(28,003.17)

renovation of septic systems, new city sewer

tribal

leaders

consultations

held systems

with the

renovation

of cityduring

sewer lines

and water treatment

153,890.00

0.00

needed.

are

not

funded

perform

annual

pumping

septic

U.S. Department of Justice and through separate

tanks. That service is considered part of home maintenance.

0.00congressional delegates.

0.00

visits

Thesea

If youtoarevarious

having water

or wastewater issues or building

5,348.53

0.00

new home and

need services

come bytoour

office andthe

fill

advocacy

efforts

causedplease

Congress

mandate

5,348.53

0.00

out an OEH&E

application for assistance.

National

Institute

(NIJ)

tohousing

conduct

If your

home

is underof

theJustice

management

of any

4,223,129.42

0.00

authority

and

has not study

been paid

off, you1,032,323.56

qualifysafety,

national

baseline

focusing

on notpublic

22,440,527.32

for assistance. Applications for this program are

public

health and wellness needs of Indian women

available online at www.astribe.com and at the

living

tribal lands.

OEH&Eonbuilding.

57,097.85

9,011.50

366,137.11

3,593.14

inOther

Oklahoma.

To beavailable:

eligible for services you must fall within OILS

Programs

250.00

•Sanitation

Facilities

Assistance Program 0.00

income

guidelines.

Applications need to be completed and all necessary

0.00

(431,059.73)

Contact

information:

Applications

are

available online on the website:0.00

0.00

www.astribe.com.

Oklahoma

Indian Legal

Submit completed

to: Services (OILS)0.00

0.00application

224,339.48

3,815.86

Perimeter Center

Dr.,&SteEngineering

222

Office 4200

of Environmental

Health

Absentee

Shawnee

Tribe

Oklahoma

224,339.48

3,815.86

Oklahoma City, OK 73112

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

0.00Shawnee, OK 74801

0.00

Telephone: (405) 943-6457

3,266,572.57

605,711.99

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex

Telephone:

(800)&658-1497

Office of Environmental

Health

Engineering, Building 13

If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at

Facsimile: (405) 917-7060

16,819.10 (405) 214-4235 44,342.27

TIGER FAMILY

REUNION

0.00

74,086.04

0.00

90,905.14

65,705.54

0.00

131,594.06

0.00

241,641.87

The Absentee

Shawnee Tribe seeks to0.00better

0.00

understand and more fully address the public

safety, 136,135.15

health and wellness needs of 5,532.10

our Absentee

136,135.15

5,532.10

Shawnee women. A participatory agreement was

0.00

passed by the Executive

Committee on February

17,

0.00

2016, E-AS-2016-09

Shawnee

0.00 ensuring Absentee 0.00

women193,233.00

may participate in the study.14,543.60

The research

activities will begin this summer and conclude by

fall/winter.

The activities include 555,108.30

interviews with

17,757,483.32

a simple random sample of Absentee Shawnee

0.00 obtained through the randomly

0.00

women. Information

4,272,069.83

462,671.66

selected participant sample will remain confidential

4,272,069.83

462,671.66

and be

used exclusively for this aggregate

study.

22,029,553.15

1,017,779.96

Trained Indian women interviewers will conduct

the interviews.

MAY 28Th 2016

LITTLE AxE ShELTER

10:00 A.M. TO 10:00

P.M.

22,222,786.15

1,032,323.56

The Tribe looks forward to the American Indian

Development Associates conducting this Study as

hopes to learn about effective ways we

All

family and friends of the late thecan Tribe

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

improve responses to the public safety, public

BALANCE SHEET - EC Quarterly Report

and wellness needs of our Indian women. By

Jim and

Annie Mann Tiger are health

As of 9/30/2019

participating in this nation wide research study the

welcome, Please bring an covered Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be helping to advance

EARLSBORO &

the SHOP

best ways to conduct culturally

effective and

TECUMSEH SQUARE

Total

dish, drinks,EMPLOYEE

chairs COMM

and games. GIFTrespectful

research in tribal communities that

be used for policy development, program

Nellie0.00Tiger Maxwell3,845.93

is the last may

40,540.07

improvements,

and the 49,632,294.56

enhancement

of Indian

0.00

2,789,920.89

public safety, public health

and wellness

0.00 child of Jim And

0.00 Annie, women’s

(2,117.50)

(285.10)

remaining

needs.4,877.77

0.00

2,902,598.87

So come out an eat and/or visit

If you should have any questions please contact

with her. Any questions call Jan the Governor’s Office at 405-275-4030, Ext. 6307 or

Lesa Shaw, Senior Policy Analyst, who will be the

at (405) 514-5520

point of contact at 405-275-4030, Ext. 6269.

0.00

1,162,449.62

0.00

(459,062.90)

153,890.00

0.00

3,065,230.50

0.00

104,762.00

0.00

3,845.93

0.00

43,300.34

0.00

235,215.90

16,596,690.90

73,013,712.74

705.95

0.00

224,450.55

0.00

2,213.44

6,527.06

0.00

7,233.01

6,569.71

0.00

6,569.71

0.00

493.92

0.00

493.92

143,998.92

146,212.36

(289.50)

7,719,184.49

122,600.00

8,212,157.90

1,321,501.24

3,087,157.40

104,761.81

212.88

54,862.74

41,031,671.82

0.00

324,904.20

1,646,405.44

0.00

(28,496.61)

3,058,660.79

0.00

104,761.81

0.00

3,633.05

3,845.93

0.00

(9,938.82)

44,923.92

0.00

8,982,824.46

50,014,496.28

1,653,638.45

3,065,230.50

104,761.81

3,845.93

45,417.84

58,226,654.18

Executive Committee

www. astribe.com

November 2019

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Statement of Activities - EC Report

From 7/1/2019 Through 9/30/2019

GENERAL FUND

BIA

INDIRECT

GRANTS

ASTHA

IHS FUND

Revenues

Taxes

Investment Income

Charges for Services

Grant Revenue

Operating Transfers

Indirect Cost Revenue

Tribal Employment Rights

Ordinance

859,060.20

147,357.60

43,125.17

0.00

678,014.00

0.00

44,741.62

7,175.00

95,236.00

0.00

1,367.33

1,723.00

0.00

2,216,459.85

0.00

4,860.52

131,957.88

384,163.71

0.00

103,172.27

1,278,409.43

13,893.79

939,658.98

0.00

767,637.00

550,314.00

0.00

Gaming Regulatory Fee

Other Income

Total Revenues

0.00

477,452.79

2,205,009.76

0.00

147,152.62

0.00

2,219,550.18

0.00

1,585.00

522,567.11

0.00

2,335,134.47

0.00

1,317,951.00

277,014.63

83,418.60

14,388.18

9,624.14

131,321.20

654,327.23

23,098.74

55,112.33

20,584.72

79,716.30

0.00

105,977.93

1,454,584.00

256,481.72

87,480.91

3,449.23

15,990.75

64,327.20

420,056.08

6,515.89

4,378.43

3,258.83

27,419.40

0.00

93,337.71

982,696.15

615,254.75

174,987.83

24,860.02

15,789.05

75,023.70

36,952.59

31,012.02

70,562.65

109,055.00

271,722.83

489,009.48

0.00

1,914,229.92

580,798.50

210,822.30

133,760.03

28,329.95

28,237.03

36,147.58

61,194.35

18,335.58

6,914.02

87,695.69

0.00

83,505.57

1,275,740.60

1,114,513.99

313,636.74

524,515.91

9,518.42

464,130.48

1,321.00

45,782.49

15,113.98

3,367.51

147,233.33

7,809,136.93

434,851.86

10,883,122.64

14,352.43

3,657.75

1,341.77

5.60

0.00

41,299.05

0.00

1,151.30

348.10

605.43

767,637.00

0.00

830,398.43

750,425.76

(835,543.53)

305,320.26

(753,173.49)

(8,547,988.17)

487,552.57

30,747,183.14

2,393,953.27

2,882,991.04

1,137,208.25

30,795,597.31

530,227.39

31,497,608.90

1,558,409.74

3,188,311.30

384,034.76

22,247,609.14

1,017,779.96

Expenditures

Personnel Salaries

Payroll Taxes and Fringe Benefits

Supplies

Travel and Training

Legal and Professional Fees

Program Activities

Capital Expenditures

Maintenance

Utilities

Other

Operating Transfers

Indirect Costs

Total Expenditures

Net Changes in Fund Balances

Fund Balances, Beginning of Year

Total Fund Balances, Beginning of

Year

Fund Balances, End of Year

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Statement of Activities - EC Report

From 7/1/2019 Through 9/30/2019

GAMING COMM

TCNS & HRT

EARLSBORO &

TECUMSEH SQUARE

EMPLOYEE COMM

GIFT SHOP

Total

Revenues

Date: 10/10/19 08:43:46 AM

Taxes

Investment Income

Charges for Services

Grant Revenue

Operating Transfers

Indirect Cost Revenue

Tribal Employment Rights

Ordinance

0.00

7,317.03

25.00

0.00

2,751.51

0.00

859,060.20

308,816.37

1,465,166.99

1,260,930.50

2,167,986.98

2,216,459.85

0.00

Gaming Regulatory Fee

Other Income

Total Revenues

383,512.00

42,750.00

433,604.03

0.00

2,751.51

0.00

14,812.36

383,512.00

536,600.15

9,198,533.04

143,952.61

61,115.47

599.24

3,415.56

12,150.50

0.00

382.78

2,351.33

0.00

50,194.57

274,162.06

4,116.00

1,694.00

0.00

28.70

0.00

9.26

173.41

1,556.27

0.00

1,806.51

9,384.15

0.00

159.52

0.00

2,650.24

0.00

20,032.22

0.00

22,841.98

3,006,484.63

936,813.60

703,073.90

82,702.17

775,190.11

1,190,103.53

170,253.73

164,663.53

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Fund Balances, End of Year

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3,058,660.79

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Expenditures

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Supplies

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Capital Expenditures

Maintenance

Utilities

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Operating Transfers

Indirect Costs

Total Expenditures

Net Changes in Fund Balances

Fund Balances, Beginning of Year

Date: 10/10/19 08:43:46 AM

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Education

November 2019

Eagle Adventure made first

appearance at Will Rogers

Elementary

On Friday October 4th 2019, the

Eagle Adventure program made its first

appearance at Will Rogers Elementary in

Shawnee, performing the Eagle Play for

over 200 students. The Eagle Adventure

program is a collaboration project of the

AST Diabetes and Wellness Program and

Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners.

The curriculum is a type 2 diabetes

education and prevention program for

student’s in 1st-3rd grades, and is based

on the Eagle book series published by the

CDC. The program consists of 7 visits to

a local school which includes the Eagle

Play visit.

The Eagle books and program are

enriched with Native American culture,

and speak to children about making good

food and activity choices, to help them

grow up healthy and prevent chronic

disease. The curriculum is tailored to

the culture and language of each tribe

delivering the program. Therefore, in our

programming, the Shawnee language

is incorporated into each visit to the

school, through the Eagle stories and

activities. The Eagle Play introduces the

students to the characters in the Eagle

books, highlights the topics that will be

discussed in their classrooms throughout

the semester and helps to get the children

excited about the program. The characters

in the Eagle play: Mr. Eagle, Miss

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Rabbit, and a clever trickster, Coyote,

engage Rain That Dances and Thunder

Cloud in the joy of being physically

active, eating healthy foods and learning

from their elders about traditional ways

of being healthy.

We would like to send a special thank

you to the following AST Health Center

staff for their participation in bringing

the Eagle Play to life for the children of

Will Rogers Elementary:

• Jessica New Moon, AST Eagle

Adventure Educator, Intro/Outro

• Dr. Reading, Chiropractor, Mr. Eagle

• Chrissy Wiens, Physical Activity

Specialist, Miss Rabbit

• Corey Shawnee, HIM Specialist,

Coyote

Developing healthy habits in our

younger generation is important to keep

our culture and traditions alive. Chronic

disease prevention should begin with

our youth and the Eagle Adventure

program is a living example of the type

of collaborative efforts that are needed

to improve the future for our youngest

members. We are looking forward to

delivering the rest of our programming

at Will Rogers and expanding to other

area schools.

Ne yi wa! Thank you!

Lisa Harrington and Jessica New Moon

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November 2019 – Scheduled Closings

Dates Closed:

Wed.,

6th

Dates Nov.

Closed:

(1st Wed of Month)

Wed., Nov. 6th

Mon.,

Nov.of11

(1st Wed

Month)

(Veteran’s Day)

Mon., Nov. 11

Thur.,

Nov. 28Day)

(Veteran’s

(Thanksgiving)

Thur., Nov.th28th

Fri.,(Thanksgiving)

Nov. 29

(Thanksgiving Holiday)

Time(s)

Closed:

Time(s)

Noon

Closed:

Locations:

Noon

to 5 PM

All Day

All AST Health facilities CLOSED

-Shawnee Walk-In Clinic OPEN at 5 PM until 8 PM (last patient at 7:30 PM).

Locations:

-PlusCare OPEN at 5 PM until 8 PM (last patient at 7:30 PM).

All AST Health facilities CLOSED

-Shawnee Walk-In Clinic OPEN at 5 PM until 8 PM (last patient at 7:30 PM).

All AST Health

facilities

CLOSED

-PlusCare

OPEN at

5 PM until

8 PM (last patient at 7:30 PM).

-PlusCare OPEN at 9 AM until 5 PM (last patient at 4:30 PM).

All Day

All AST Health facilities CLOSED

-PlusCare OPEN at 9 AM until 5 PM (last patient at 4:30 PM).

ALL AST Health facilities CLOSED

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All AST

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ALL

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**Health closures/delays are posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System Facebook wall “Absentee Shawnee Tribal

Health System” & on ASTHS website at www.asthealth.org

November 2019

Tribal News

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The Domestic Violence Department

has been busy for the month of

October. As pictured, we started

the month off by hosting the Native

Alliance Against Violence’s 6th

Annual Day of Unity on October 1st.

We also tie-dyed shirts at the Little

Axe Clinic and the Domestic Violence

Department during our “Domestic

Violence is not Groovy” parties.

Lastly, it is important to note and take

the time to recognize that on October

11, 2019 Bryisha Edwards (AST

Domestic Violence Court Advocate)

received the award for Advocate of

the Year for Pottawatomie County. We

are honored to work with someone

so passionate and dedicated to help

victims of domestic violence. If you

or anyone you know is experiencing

domestic violence please reach out to

the domestic violence department for

information or assistance (405) 2732888. You may also visit our webpage

located on the Absentee Shawnee

Tribal Website at www.astribe.com.

Domestic violence is not

a Native American tradition.

Need to talk? Get free help by calling

1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483)

available daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CST.

Callers reaching out after hours may connect with the

National Domestic Violence Hotline by selecting option 1.

Trust. Speak. Heal. Together. | strongheartshelpline.org

This project is supported by Grant Number 90EV0426 from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Family and Youth

Services Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not

necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Tribal Departments

www. astribe.com

November 2019

Tax Commission

FY-2019

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

(thru 9/30/2019)

Fiscal Year 2019 - YTD Tax Collections (through 9/30/2019)

TAX

CATEGORY

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

Sales (6%)

Gaming % of free cash

Employee (1%)

Severance (8%)

Motor Vehicle

Motor Fuel Taxes (Qtrly.)

Tobacco Refund

$15,159.46

$250,000.00

$11,753.43

$0.00

$15,068.14

$43,765.11

$8,835.92

$6,077.15

$200,000.00

$11,899.70

$3,007.53

$14,524.56

$0.00

$8,098.21

TOTAL TAXES

$344,582.06

Miscellaneous

TOTAL COLLECTIONS

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES

TOTAL

COLLECTED

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

$6,493.92

$281.15

$7,957.40

$200,000.00 $200,000.00 $250,000.00

$11,971.43

$16,436.01

$8,133.19

$2,016.58

$2,574.50

$1,190.03

$20,576.88

$15,171.04 $18,086.25

$0.00

$39,615.49

$0.00

$7,795.54

$7,228.12

$10,015.42

$12,864.12

$200,000.00

$18,649.81

$0.00

$18,124.76

$0.00

$10,704.41

$13,343.16

$200,000.00

$12,509.91

$2,733.49

$19,456.19

$0.00

$9,145.53

$13,992.14

$250,000.00

$8,890.57

$528.13

$16,281.62

$0.00

$11,838.00

$14,622.86

$200,000.00

$12,935.57

$2,465.51

$18,282.16

$0.00

$8,824.88

$0.00

$90,791.36

$1,950,000.00

$113,179.62

$14,515.77

$155,571.60

$83,380.60

$82,486.03

$243,607.15

$248,854.35

$281,306.31

$295,382.29

$260,343.10

$257,188.28

$301,530.46

$257,130.98

$0.00

$2,489,924.98

$130.15

$82.50

$170.00

$212.50

$260.00

$152.50

$277.80

$177.80

$130.30

$0.00

$1,593.55

0.06%

$344,712.21

$243,689.65

$249,024.35

$281,518.81

$295,642.29

$260,495.60

$257,466.08

$301,708.26

$257,261.28

$0.00

$2,491,518.53

100%

State of Oklahoma recently passed a new law which requires drivers to carry current

certificates of registration in their vehicles and keep the tag when choosing to sell a

vehicle. This new law became effective as of July 1.

3.64%

78.27%

4.54%

0.58%

6.24%

3.35%

3.31%

TAX COMMISSION

~ TAG AGENCY ~

NOW ACCEPTING

The new state law applies to ALL drivers, including those registered with the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe tag agency. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe tag office has always

encouraged tribal members to keep their vehicle registration in vehicles and when

selling, trading, etc. a vehicle to notify the tag office of such transaction and return the

tag to the office.

Credit/Debit

Effective May 1 2019, the tag

office will be accepting credit

and debit cards.

Please note: a convenience

fee of 2.75% will be added.

If you are in need of a duplicate registration or have any questions, please call or email

the tag office. Please call (405)275-4030 ext. 6237 or email us at tax@astribe.com.

NOTICE: The tag office will close at 4:00 pm on December 6, 2019.

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Taxes

Protect Your Family with

THE HPV VACCINE

HPV IS A COMMON DISEASE AND CAN HAVE

serious consequences

Approximately

79 MILLION

people have been infected with HPV

14 MILLION

new HPV infections occur every year

80%

of sexually active people will

contract HPV over their lifetime

.....................................................

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Sales & Lodger's Tax

BEING INFECTED WITH

HPV CAN LEAD TO...

leading to

OVER 4,000 DEATHS IN WOMEN

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when fully protected with

the recommended doses

The recommended age to receive the HPV vaccine is 11 or 12, however it is

not too late for 13-26 year olds to get vaccinated as well.

11-12

YEAR OLDS

develop a higher level of the protective antibody that the body generates after immunization,

compared with older adolescents and young adults. This may result in longer lasting immunity.

THE HPV VACCINE IS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE

10 YEARS.

There is no evidence to suggest this level

of protection changes over time.

........................

Clinical trials and ongoing research have shown the

HPV vaccine’s protection remains strong for at least

Since the vaccine was licensed,

ONLY 0.0003%

of patients reported side effects – and most of

those were “non-serious” symptoms such

as headache, nausea and dizziness.

You are the key to HPV cancer prevention.

Get your child vaccinated at the recommended age of 11 or 12 years, to

protect them and their future partners from contracting HPV.

Immunizationforwomen.org/HPV/patients

This product is supported by an independent educational grant from Merck, Inc. ACOG does not allow companies to influence its programs, publications, or advocacy positions.

Copyright April 2017 by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, posted on the Internet,

or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission from the publisher.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 409 12th Street, SW, PO Box 96920 Washington, DC 20090-6920, www.acog.org.

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

Sales & Lodger's Tax Reporting,

Payment & Penalties

• Admission fees to any place of recreation or entertainment

Severance Tax

The Sales & Lodger's Tax return must be submitted to

the Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission by the 15th of

the following month. For example, for gross receipts

collected from March 1-31, the tax return would be due

April 15. Businesses that fail to file and pay this tax on

time will be assessed 12% annual interest on the total

amount due, plus a penalty of 2% of the tax due per

month, up to a total of 12% of the total tax due.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe levies an 8% Severance Tax on the gross

market value of all oil and gas products severed from the land within the

Tribe's jurisdiction. The tax is not levied upon any Indian royalty payments.

Designation of Agent Form

An additional 5% Lodger's Tax is imposed on gross taxable rental receipts

from hotels, motels, resorts, lodging houses, or other premises occupied for

fewer than 30 days. Both Sales and Lodger's Taxes may be passed on

to consumers.

A person responsible for meeting all obligations of the

Severance Tax, including reporting and payment of the

assessed tax, must be designated in writing.

The necessary Designation of Agent Form is available

from the Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission.

To calculate the Severance Tax, you must first calculate the volume of

oil and gas products separately, as outlined in the table below. Multiply the

total volume of each by their gross market value, then subtract any allowable

Indian Royalty Deduction to arrive at the total taxable amount. Multiply the

total taxable amount by 8% to arrive at the amount of tax due.

(

Total

Product

Volume

Gross

Market

Value

Total

Taxable

Amount

)8%

Indian

Royalty

Deduction

Total

Taxable

Amount

Severance Tax Reporting & Payment

Reporting and Payment of the Severance Tax to the

Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission is due within 45

days following the end of the calendar month in which

the taxable product was severed. For example, if taxable

products were severed in March, the tax return and

payment would be due by no later than May 15.

Total

Severance

Tax Due

How to Calculate Total Oil Volume

How to Calculate Total Gas Volume

The total volume of severed oil taxable products—before any deductions are

taken for processing, transportation, industry-standard shrinkage, etc.—is

measured either according to current contracts of sale between the operator/

producer and the purchaser; or in barrels of 42 U.S. gallons of 231 cubic inches

per gallon, at a temperature of 60° F, per U.S. Geological Survey regulations.

The total volume of severed gas taxable products is measured at

the wellhead—before any deductions are taken for processing,

transportation, industry-standard shrinkage, etc.—in units of

1,000 cubic feet (MCF) and corrected to standard temperature

and pressure, per U.S. Geological Survey regulations.

Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission

2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive | Shawnee, OK 74801

P: 800.256.3341 or 405.275.4030 | F: 405.214.4225

THE HPV VACCINE CAN...

ONLY PREVENT

All businesses located within the Tribe's jurisdiction

must obtain a business license from the Tribe for a $100

fee. The Application for Business License, available

from the Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission, must be

renewed each year by January 1.

• Selling tangible personal property

CERVICAL CANCER

GENITAL CANCER

THROAT CANCER

ANOGENITAL CANCER

GENITAL WARTS

FROM CANCER WITH THE HPV VACCINE

12,000 CASES OF CERVICAL CANCER

Application for Business License

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe levies a 6% Sales Tax on the gross receipts

of anyone engaging in business within the Tribe's jurisdiction, including

receipts from:

• Performing services

PROTECT BOTH YOUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS

PROTECT YOUR DAUGHTER

A variety of tribal taxes are currently assessed and collected by the Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission to generate revenue used by

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe ("the Tribe") to benefit our Tribal Members. These tribal taxes, their due dates and reporting and payment

requirements are outlined below. If you have questions or need assistance with your tribal taxes, please contact the Absentee Shawnee

Tax Commission by phone or at the address found at the bottom of this document. You can also visit our website for more information.

Office Hours and Website

Rev. March 2019

Page 1 of 2

Monday-Friday, 8 am - 12 pm; 1 pm -5 pm

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ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY

COMMUNITY MEETING

Come join us for an informal session

to learn about the work that has

been done on the future AST

Assisted Living Facility.

 We want to hear from you!

Date & Time :

Friday, November 15th

(11:30am to 1pm)

Location:

LA Resource Center

1970 156th Ave NE

APPLICATION FORM

Qualiﬁcations:

1) Must be Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member

2) Must be 50 years old or above

3) Must reside within the counties of Pottawatomie, Cleveland,

Lincoln or Oklahoma

Norman, OK 73026

 Learn about the market research study

 Overview of locations and plans

ELDERS COUNCIL CHRISTMAS BASKETS

Lunch is provided!

NAME: _____________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________________________________

NOMINATED BY: _____________________________________________________

REASON:

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

□ Other: Describe (be specific) ____________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Submit application no later than NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Come to the Cultural Preservation Building and have

your pictures scanned and handed right back to you.

Mail Application to: AST Elders Council

2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

Alternative:

Together we can make a

living history.

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

_________________________________________________________________________________

Ofﬁce use only:

Date received: _______________________ Received by: ____________________________

Delivered by: ________________________Date of delivery: __________________________

We would like to film our people’s history in their own words

and keep it here at the library for future generations to be able to

access, and learn from.

For more information

Casey Wilson 405-275-4030 ext. 6416

email: cwilson@astribe.com

AST DIABETES AND WELLNESS

1970 156th Ave. NE

Norman, Oklahoma

405-364-7298

Classes currently offered at

the Resource Center

----------------------------------Aerobic and Strength Circuits

High-Intensity Interval

Training

Zumba Dance Fitness

Cardio Kickboxing

FITNESS CLASSES

AT THE RESOURCE CENTER

Free exercise classes offered Monday-Friday

(5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. class available on Monday and Wednesday only)

6:15 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

A Diabetes prevention initiative provided by

the Absentee Shawnee Diabetes and Wellness

Program (405) 364-7298 or (405) 701-7977

or bbread@astribe.com/cwiens@astribe.com

M E T R O P O L I T A N

L I B R A R Y

S Y S T E M

P R E S E N T S :

Between

the Covers

Book Club

Bold, edgy and suspenseful romance!

Come read Between the Covers, a Book Club with . Pick up

a scavenger hunt questionnaire to test your knowledge about

each month’s book! Complete and return a correct questionnaire

to the service desk for a reward!

3rd Saturday of each month @ 10am

Del City Library | 4509 SE 15th St. | 672-1377 | www.metrolibrary.org

Culture

www. astribe.com

November 2019

Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage

month, which can also be referred to

as American Indian and Alaska Native

Heritage Month.

This is an opportunity to celebrate rich and

diverse cultures, traditions, and histories as

well as to acknowledge the contributions

of all Native American people both

historically and presently.

This is also an opportunity to educate the

public about tribes and bring awareness

about the challenges that Native Americans

have faced both in the past and present. We

can also share information about how we

continue to overcome these challenges.

Below is a list of some ways to celebrate

Native American Heritage Month.

1. Read a book about American Indian

History

2. Watch a movie starring Native

American Indian actors/actresses

3. Try a native recipe

4. Learn the REAL story about

Thanksgiving

5. Listen to Native American music

6. Visit various tribes cultural centers

7. Challenge yourself to learn something

ne w about your tribe’s history,

ceremonies, or culture

8. Make the commitment to learn and/

or speak your tribe’s language on a daily

basis

9. Attend and participate in at least one

of the activities that are happening this

month. Look at the AST website for a

listing of upcoming events as well as

check out the upcoming event flyers that

are in this publication

10. Last but definitely not least,

visit with an elder. Our Elders are our

treasures. They gift us with stories and

teach us about our history as well as the

how and why behind our ceremonies and

customs. They are our living heritage.

Ann Marie Passarella MA, LPC and

LADC

Absentee Shawnee Health System

Behavioral Health Services

MSPI, Outpatient Therapist

405-878-4716

Resources:

National Congress of American Indians

www.NCAI.org>initiatives>campaigns

Office of Diversity and Inclusion

www.diversity.va.gov>calendar>aihm

Indian Health Services

www.ihs.gov

Urban Indian Health Institute

www.uihi.org

As of August 2019 Advertising

Rates/Placement have changed for

the Absentee Shawnee Newsletter.

The paper is no longer able to

continue with free advertising

space.

Thank you! Your continued support

and understanding is a valuable

assest!

Sherman Tiger

AST Media Director

stiger@astribe.com

405-598-1279

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

CLASSES

Aerobic/Strength Circuit

6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Zumba Fitness

6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Aerobic/Strength Circuit

6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Cardio Kickboxing

6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Aerobic/Strength Circuit

6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Circuit Training Wednesday

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

Chrissy Wiens

LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY

“HIIT” Thursday

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

Buster Bread

LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY

Resistance Training

5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Buster Bread

Little Axe Resource Center

Aerobic Circuit

5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Buster Bread

Little Axe Resource Center

High-Intensity Interval Training aka “HIIT” alternates between

intense exercise and brief rest periods. These workouts are fastpaced, fun, and modified for a variety of fitness levels.

“Resistance Training”- Classic resistance training utilizing a variety

of fitness apparatus, including resistance bands, dumbbells,

kettlebells bodyweight exercises, and medicine balls.

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering

Brownfield Tribal Response Program

What is a Brownfield?

The EPA defines a brownfield site as

“...real property, the expansion,

redevelopment, or reuse of which may

be complicated by the presence or

potential presence of hazardous

substances, pollutants, contaminants,

controlled substances, petroleum or

petroleum products, or is mine-scarred

land.”

Do you have land that you want to

use for a business, park, or for

cultural purposes, but are worried

about possible contamination? If so,

you may have a Brownfield site.

Typical Brownfield Sites Include:

 Abandoned Factories/Buildings/Homes

 Burned Homes

 Buried Dump Sites

 Open Dump Sites

 A Large Amount of Tires

 Former Cattle Dip Pit Sites

 Barrels of Unknown Substances

 Old Service Stations

 Oil Storage Facilities

 Oil/Gas Well Sites

 Old Dry Cleaning Businesses

If you have a Brownfield site that you

would like to develop, or if you know

of a possible Brownfield site, please

contact:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Brownfield Response Program

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

( 405) 214-4235

AST.Environmental.Programs@astribe.com

on current and upcoming projects

www.facebook.com/

ast.environmental.programs

“Circuit Training”- A time-efficient training system aimed at

developing strength through a number of pre-determined

training stations.

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Title VI

NOVEMBER!!!

Almost to the New

Year 2020!!!!

November 3 - Set your clocks back one

hour!!

November 11 - Veterans Day!! Thank a

Veteran, shake their hand- AST Complex

will be closed no lunch will be delivered

or served

November 14 - we will have our Thanksgiving Dinner and a bingo at the Shawnee Site ( Little Axe Site will be closed)

Homebound will receive a Thanksgiving

Dinner also.

Nov 26 - AST Youth & Elder Olympics,

More details to come,

Nov 27 - Title VI Closed

Homebound will receive a 2 sack lunches on Nov 25

November 28 & 29 Closed for Thanksgiving!! Have a special time with your

love ones – tell each other how much you

love them and how thankful you have

them in your life and take pictures!!!

Any questions or comments please fill

free to call us 405-275-4030 ext 6227

Join us for a free...

Healthy

Holiday

Cooking

Demo

Free Samples and Recipe Cards Provided!

Thursday, November 21st, 2019 at

the Little Axe Diabetes Kitchen

at 2PM

Frank Kaseca, Darrol Davis and Marvin Smith

We thank all of you for your SERVICE

LOVE RHONDA AND CHELLE

Free Music Lessons

Keyboard

Guitar

Bass

Percussion

Ukulele

Voice

Open to all Native Americans w/ CDIB#

Shawnee Behavioral Health Building

Call: 405-878-4716

Questions? Call the AST Diabetes and

Wellness Program at 405-701-7977

New Hours: Mon 11am-7pm

Wed 11am-6pm

Fri 2:30pm-7:30pm

2019 Programs

Absentee Shawnee Housing

• Low Rent Housing

• Lease to Own Housing

• $5,000 Down Payment & Closing Assistance

- AST Members ONLY

• College Housing Rental Assistance

• Over Income Rental Housing

• Home Rehab Assistance

- AST Members ONLY

Health

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November 2019

Tiffany, Eli, Becca and Sonny

we wish you all a wonderful and safe day

Love Aunt Rhonda and Chelle

When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for

your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you

see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself. – TECUMSEH

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

NOVEMBER 2019

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

NOTES:

_______________________________________________________________________________

BEADED MEDALLION

CLASS @ LA

Resource Center –

Starts @ 6PM

GOURD DANCE @

CPN HONOR HALL –

Begins @ 2PM

REPRESENT YOUR

TRIBE – Wear AST

shirts – ALL DAY

ROCK YOUR RIBBONS

– Wear ribbon shirts or

skirts – ALL DAY

RIBBON WORK

(APPLIQUE) CLASS @

LA Resource Center –

6PM to 8PM

FOOD CANNING

SESSION @ Title VI

Bldg. – 8:30AM to

10:30AM

BEADED ORNAMENT

CLASS @ Health MP

Bldg. – 4PM to 6:30PM

VETERAN’S

DAY

SMUDGE DAY

@ CP Lawn – Times:

8AM to 9AM

4PM to 5PM

BEADED COLLAR

CLASS @ Health MP

Bldg. – 6PM to 8PM

ROCK YOUR MOCS –

Wear moccasins,

boots, etc. – ALL DAY

CAN SHAKING CLASS

PT. II @ Health MP

Bldg. – Begins @ 6PM

SATURDAY

THANKSGIVING

DAY

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AS T Veter an’s Pr in c es s

Now accepting biographies

The Absentee Shawnee Veterans and Cultural

Preservation Department will be selecting the AST

Veteran’s 2019-2020 Princess. We are now accepting Biographies from all interested young ladies who meet the following criteria. The princess

will be announced and crowned at the Veteran’s

Gourd Dance (November 2, 2019).



Candidate must be of Absentee Shawnee decent



Age limit: 13-18 years of age



Have family member(s) who is a veteran (living or deceased)



Submit a biography showing applicant’s knowledge of the

Absentee Shawnee Heritage, veteran background and all

accomplishments



Dancing ability



Must be in full regalia and be present at time of selection



Reside in Oklahoma



No Cohabitation



No children

For further information or questions please

contact the a member of the Veteran’s

Association or Cultural Preservation

Department at 405-275-4030 Ext 6416.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Cultural Preservation

Please include address and phone number. All biographies need to be submitted to the Absentee

Shawnee tribe at 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive,

Shawnee, OK 74801 Attn: Cultural Preservation

or emailed to cwilson@astribe.com . Deadline for

submission is October 28, 2019.All qualified applicants will be considered.

PURCHASED REFERRED CARE NEWS

Gourd

Dance

The AST Purchased Referred Care

Team is here to assist you.

Nov.2 • 2pm-8pm

Please follow the PRC guidelines. Keep a copy on hand and update your information.

To update your patient information, please see patient registration.

(INSIDE CPN CULTURE CENTER)

EMERGENCY AND URGENT

CARE SERVICES

CPN VETERANS HALL

Confidentiality

The 2020 Census & Data Stewardship

SHAWNEE CLINIC

PURCHASED REFERRED

CARE

HAS MOVED.

We are now located in

SHAWNEE CLINIC (BLDG. 17)

Our phone numbers have NOT changed.

PRC for a currently enrolled AST citizen who resides in the defined

catchment area and needs emergent or urgent care.

1. Call the On-Call nurse at 405.447.0300, option 9 for triage.

2. Notify PRC on the next business day or within 72 hours after your

ER visit. Notification does not assure authorization of payment.

However, if you do not notify PRC within 72 hours, your bills will not

be paid.

3. For AST citizens with no insurance, evidence must exist that your

visit was medically necessary. Medical priorities have been established

for determining which referrals can be authorized for payment.

4. For AST citizens with insurance, evidence must exist that a

third-party resource has made the determination such services

were “emergency care” or “urgent care.” Such evidence my include

payment from private insurance.

5. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a

copy to PRC. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Center

PRC office or the Shawnee Clinic PRC office.

When you trust us with your information, our goal — and legal duty — is to keep it

safe. Our mission is to serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its

people and economy. We couldn’t produce this information without you.

Employees take an oath for life to safeguard your information. If they break that

oath they can be fined up to $250,000 and jailed up to 5 years All of our employees

take a mandatory annual training reminding them of our confidentiality policies.

The Law Protects Your Information

By law, your information is confidential. Your answers cannot be used against you

by any government agency or court. The law is found in Title 13 of the U.S. Code.

Anyone who violates this law faces severe penalties.

Our Privacy Principles Guide Our Work

Our privacy principles guide our actions so that we respect your privacy and

protect your confidentiality.

• We do not identify individuals in the data

• We can only publish statistics.

• Our Disclosure Review Board verifies that any data product

we release meets our confidentiality standards.

PURCHASED REFERRED CARE

FOR AST CITIZENS

WITH INSURANCE

PURCHASED REFERRED CARE

FOR AST CITIZENS

WITHOUT INSURANCE

PRC for a currently enrolled AST citizen who resides in the defined

catchment area and has Medicare or private insurance.

PRC for a currently enrolled AST citizen who resides in the defined

catchment area and does not have insurance.

1. To complete existing PRC patient updates, please

visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe Health Center

or Shawnee Clinic during regular hours of operation.

1. You must apply for all resources available to you, such as: Medicaid, Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation,

auto insurance and other personal injury or liability coverage. PRC

staff and/or Patient Benefit Advocates can assist you with the

application process for alternate resources. Failure to exhaust

available or potentially available alternate resources may result in

denial of payment.

For new AST tribal citizens, to become established for PRC services, please make an appointment to see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee

Clinic during regular hours of operation.

2. Notify PRC at least 48 hours prior to appointment date for a

Coordination of Benefits (COB) to be sent to the provider.

3. Inform provider/health facility that AST PRC is a secondary payer/

payer of last resort.

4. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide

a copy to PRC. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health

Center or Shawnee Clinic.

E AS Y A C C E S S

Purchased Referred Care is conveniently located

in Little Axe Health Center and in

Shawnee Clinic, Building 17.

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

Closed on Holidays

All facilities closed the first Wednesday of the month from Noon to 5pm.

From the beginning of the data collection process through the final storage of

information, we protect your data following industry best practices and federal

requirements. We use data encryption and two forms of authentication to secure

system access. The security of our systems is a top priority and we continually refine

our approach to address emerging threats.

We Keep Your Data Safe!

2. To complete existing PRC patient updates, please visit Patient

Registration at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee

Clinic during regular hours of operation.

For new AST tribal citizens, to become established for PRC services, please make an appointment to see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee

Clinic during regular hours of operation.

3. You must utilize the services provided within AST health clinics

prior to being referred out.

4. Referrals for outside services must be sent to PRC. Services must

be medically approved by an AST Health provider and/or CMMR

Committee.

5. An appointment will be scheduled, and a COB will be sent to the

outside provider.

6. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide

a copy to PRC. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health

Center or Shawnee Clinic.

IMP ORTANT CONTACTS

BILLING & PAYMENT INQUIRIES

Little Axe Health Center & Shawnee Clinic

REFERRAL MANAGEMENT

Little Axe Health Center

REFERRAL MANAGEMENT

Shawnee Clinic

Glendine Blanchard, PRC Director

Darla Gatzman, PRC Specialist

Lena Carroll, Claims Processor

Jennifer Wells, PRC Technician

Kareena Deere, File Clerk

Debi Sloat, PRC Deputy Director/RN

April Parton, PRC Health Specialist/LPN

Jayne Werst, PRC Specialist, Medicaid Patients

Melinda Ferrell, PRC Specialist

Flo Mann, PRC Specialist, AST Patients/LPN

Laurie Webber, PRC Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN

Carrie Stanley, PRC Specialist, Medicaid patients/

Medical Assistant

LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER PRC

SHAWNEE CLINIC PRC

405.701.7951 (Please follow voice prompts)

405.447.0300 (Secondary)

405.878.5850 (Primary)

405.878.4702 (Secondary)

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Blanchard, Matthew Ryan

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Counting Young Children

Counting everyone once, only once, and in the right place

An estimated 5% of kids under the age of 5 weren’t counted in the 2010 Census. That’s about 1 million young children, the highest of any age group. We need your help

closing this gap in the 2020 Census. Here’s what research tells us about why young children are missed and what you can do to help make sure they are counted.

Common situations where young

children aren’t counted

How you can help?

• Emphasize that the census counts everyone where they live and sleep most of the time,

even if the living arrangement is temporary or the parents of the child do not live there.

The child splits time between two homes.

The child lives or stays with another family or

with another relative such as a grandparent.

The child lives in a lower income household.

• If the child truly spends equal amounts of time between two homes, count them where

they stayed on Census Day, April 1. Coordinate with the other parent or caregiver, if

possible, so the child is not counted at both homes.

• If it’s not clear where the child lives or sleeps most of the time, count them where they

stayed on Census Day, April 1.

• Explain to service providers and families that responding to the census helps determine

$675 billion in local funding for programs such as food stamps (Supplemental Nutritional

Assistance Program or SNAP), the National School Lunch Program, and the Children’s

Health Insurance Program (CHIP). When children are missed in the census, these programs

miss out on funding that is based on the number of children counted.

• Explain that filling out the census yourself, on your own schedule, is easier than having to

respond when a census worker knocks on your door. Remind these households that the

form should only take about 10 minutes to fill out and can be done online or over the

phone, in addition to mailing it back.

Oklahoma Department

of Rehabilitation Services

The child lives in a household with young

parents or a young, single mom.

• Encourage moms with young children to ask other household members to count them and

their children on the form if others live in the household.

• Emphasize that parents should include babies on census forms, even if they are still in the

hospital on April 1. Encourage facilities providing services to newborns to remind parents

about the importance of counting their children on the census form.

The child is a newborn.

• Highlight the fact that the census form only takes about 10 minutes to complete. Parents

can fill it out online or over the phone in addition to paper at a time that works best for them.