# Absentee Shawnee News (2020)

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Absentee Shawnee News
OFFICAL NEWSPAPER OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA

March 2020

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Volume 31, No. 3

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“Among the Shawnee”

Introducing The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Governor John Johnson

Pictures with Mr. Bunny 

Absentee Shawnee Tribal
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4, 2020
12 – 2 p.m.
Must present CDIB cards

All ages Welcome 

NOTICE

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Executive Committee

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John Johnson

Kenneth Blanchard
LT.

GOVERNOR

GOVERNOR

Ezra DeLodge

SECRETARY

March 2020

Phillip Ellis

TREASURER

GOVERNOR’S
REPORT
John Johnson
AST Governor

AST Members and Friends,
I appreciate you taking the time to
read my column. The courts have
ruled, and my administration is the
rightful winner of the election. I have
begun my four-year term, and I am so
very excited to help move the tribe
forward.
Several things have occurred since the
last newsletter. In late January, by the
request of Tribal members, I called
for a Community Townhall Meeting
to be held on February 8th. More
than 40 members were in attendance.
The purpose of the Community
meeting was to give clarification to
our members on the Appellate Court
ruling as well as Judge Thomas’
ruling (2 year vs. 4 year terms). If
you were unable to attend the event,
you may log onto the tribal member
portal of the AST website and view
the recorded video.
Additionally, I have started a strategic
planning process for the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe and am eager to hear
your thoughts. Our focus is on unity
and how our tribe can move forward
together. Our enterprises and our
Tribe needs to be pointed in the same
direction for progress to occur. My
goal is to have an initial draft available
for review at the upcoming General

Pictured L to R: State Representative Danny Sterling, Tribal Representative Atheda Fletcher,
Secretary Ezra DeLodge, Governor John Johnson, and State Representative Dell Kerbs.

Council meeting in April. In the
meantime, there will be a community
event on March 5th from 5:00 P.M. to
6:30 P.M. at the Norman Thunderbird
Casino, Warrior Room in order to
discuss community engagement in
this process. I invite you all to attend.
Obviously, progress for the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe is at the forefront of my
mission. As mentioned in December’s
newsletter, I have created a six-month
plan that includes many exciting and
innovative economic development
initiatives. The first is the Little
Axe Commercial Plaza and Health
Plaza, a mixture of commercial and
healthcare tenants. These plazas have
the potential to set our tribe up for
success when it comes to economic
development, and I am very excited
about the opportunity it provides for

Atheda Fletcher

us.
In other news important to Indian
Country is the Gaming Compacts
dispute with Oklahoma Governor
Kevin Stitt. The Absentee Shawnee
Tribe stands united with the other
tribal Nations who are working
tirelessly to educate the public on the
Gaming Compacts. The tribes within
Oklahoma have long valued a great
working relationship with the state.
We continue to value that relationship
and want to work proactively
together. However, we want to
remind the current administration
of the many impacts the tribes have
had on the state. Tribal Nations will
continue to remit the revenue shares
that are due under the agreements of
the Compacts, because we believe
in the power of common education

REPRESENTATIVE
in Oklahoma - to tribal members and
non-tribal members alike.
The question of whether the Compacts
automatically renew is before a
federal court now, and we believe
strongly that we will be victorious
in our endeavor. We are hopeful we
will have a resolution through the
court system soon. The question is
not about exclusivity rates but about
whether the Compacts automatically
renew. We stand firm in our belief
that they do. As Governor of the tribe,
I promise to keep you updated on
the latest information regarding the
Gaming Compacts.
Lastly, I’d like to make the Tribal
members aware of the importance
of the upcoming 2020 United
States Census. A reliable census is
extremely important for a country to
plan – plan for growth and deliver
services. The federal government
has a responsibility to provide
certain services to Native Americans
such as – healthcare, education,
housing, etc. Accurate counts of the
Native populations are essential. For
additional information on the census,
please visit www.census.gov
Our tribe has a lot going for us and
a tremendous amount of growth
potential! I welcome any and all ideas
that continue to make the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe a progressive tribe –
a tribe with an eye toward the future.
Please don’t hesitate to contact my
office at 405-275-4030.
Neyiwa,
John Johnson, Governor

Secretary’s

REPORT
Ezra DeLodge
AST Secretary

Tribal Members,
It has been a busy past few months, since the courts have made their decisions and I am officially your Tribal secretary, I’d like to say it is an honor and
a blessing to be able to represent the tribe in this leadership capacity. I look forward to settling into office and working with the rest of the Executive
Committee to bring economic growth to the tribe in the best way possible. My goal is to be as transparent as possible and will hold this office accountable
to you the tribal members. There will be some changes from how the Secretary’s office has operated in the past which will bring transparency and
accountability. It will be a gradual process and nothing ever happens overnight, but we will strive to work towards our goals every day.
Per the new organizational chart, the Secretary’s office has oversight of Domestic Violence, Enrollment, ICW, Education, Building Blocks and the
After School Program. Going forward I plan to sit down with each director to get a better understanding of each department, their process and address
any concerns they may have had or are having currently. It is my goal to make these departments more efficient and hopefully get to a point where we
are able to provide more services to our tribal members. I feel we can always do more and it is our responsibility as your Executive Committee and in
coordination with our directors, to seek out more economic opportunities and provide more quality services to you our tribal members.
As always if you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to stop by the office, call or email I will always make myself available to tribal
members.
Respectfully,
Ezra M. DeLodge, MBA
ezrad@astribe.com
Cell Ph. 405-432-0733

ELECTION CANDIDATES
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Recorded Live by AST Media Department at the Resource Center Elders Meeting

Executive Committee

March 2020

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REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT
Work: (405) 275-4030 Ext. 6239
Cell: (405) 287-5247
afletcher@astribe.com

PRESS RELEASE______________________________________

Greetings Tribal Members:
February is a short month, but EC and staff are up and running full speed ahead. Since
my last report, following are my activities:

Coffee With A Cop

 Continued the process for getting the VITA Free Tax Service Program ready for opening
day of January 30, 2020. Training and certification of our volunteers was successfully
concluded and we have a total of 12 trained and certified professionals to perform this
tax service for our tribal members and employees. Below is a recap of our service
performance to date.
Sessions

Total ManHours
Volunteered

No. of
Individuals
Signed up

No. of Tax
Returns
Prepared

Total Cost
Savings from
Services

6

20

65

43

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I attended the Tribal Leaders Legislative Reception on February 19th in Oklahoma City.
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included both
representatives
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Police. from Tribal Nations in Oklahoma and State Legislators.
What a great event and opportunity to hear Tribal Leaders speak in unity. Many of the
Tribal Leaders, including our own Governor Johnson, took the opportunity to speak on
the partnership we have with our communities and with our state. Several Oklahoma
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 I attended the Elders Council meetings and was asked to take on the responsibility of
being the Elders Council’s Representative. I am extremely pleased to have been asked to
perform this service to our Elders Council. Our Elders are valued for their wisdom, and I
am pleased to be in a position where I can help and promote this valued group of tribal
members.

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Tribal
Finance Consortium
Conference in Tulsa; 2) a community fundraiser in Shawnee; 3) TEC Board of Directors
visit with local law enforcement.
meeting; 4) PFAC meeting; 5) AST Townhall meeting, as well as multiple tribal
operations’ meetings.

 I attend the Gaming Commissioners meeting and continue to be impressed with their
work with the Gaming Commission Department. I continue to see improved services
and management in all areas of this department. The revised Gaming Ordinance is still
in the works and the AG is helping manage this process with the NIGC. We are
expecting to receive final approval by the 2nd quarter of 2020. I am pleased to report that
the legal costs for the Gaming Commission, under my oversight, has been decreased in
year 2019 from 2018 costs by 76.5%. A savings of $41,666. I will continue to work
with the Gaming Commissioners and Director to ensure that we manage all costs
appropriately.

 The
Assisted
& Independent
Livingcontact
Project continues
make progress. We are
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haveLiving
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in the second phase of the feasibility study. At this month’s meeting, the Executive
Supervisor
at the
Little Axe
Community
Center
Committee
passed
a resolution
to start
the application
process405-292-9770.
with the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) for favorable funding. When the second phase of
the feasibility study is completed, we will schedule another community meeting to share
updates and receive constructive feedback. This is a project many of us have requested
and I hope to bring it to fruition.

 I have been attending the Tribal Leaders meetings for discussions on the State Compact.
The Tribes remain united in their opposition to Governor Stitt’s efforts to renegotiate the
gaming compact and Tribal Leaders rejected Governor Stitt’s extension plan. The
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Tribes’ position is that the compact automatically renews—tribes will continue to stand
together on this. Regardless, Tribes are committed to a strong partnership with the State
of Oklahoma. There are 130 casinos operating in Oklahoma. Our casinos’ first
exclusivity payment was made and accepted on February 20. We continue to do our
part. The next meeting will be held on February 27, 2020.
I attended the Tribal Leaders Legislative Reception on February 19th in Oklahoma City.
It included both representatives from Tribal Nations in Oklahoma and State Legislators.
What a great event and opportunity to hear Tribal Leaders speak in unity. Many of the
Tribal Leaders, including our own Governor Johnson, took the opportunity to speak on
the partnership we have with our communities and with our state. Several Oklahoma
and US legislative members were in attendance to support all Tribal Nations.
 Additional meetings/events attended were: 1) a 2-day OK Tribal Finance Consortium
Conference in Tulsa; 2) a community fundraiser in Shawnee; 3) TEC Board of Directors
meeting; 4) PFAC meeting; 5) AST Townhall meeting, as well as multiple tribal
operations’ meetings.
 The Assisted Living & Independent Living Project continues to make progress. We are
in the second phase of the feasibility study. At this month’s meeting, the Executive
Committee passed a resolution to start the application process with the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) for favorable funding. When the second phase of
the feasibility study is completed, we will schedule another community meeting to share
updates and receive constructive feedback. This is a project many of us have requested
and I hope to bring it to fruition.

Cultural Preservation: The Cultural Presentation Department will provide a comprehensive
report on its activities under a separate article.
Human Resources: The Human Resource Department has been focused on completing the
policies and procedures to present to the Executive Committee. The goal is to complete this
project no later than mid-year. The staff has recently completed the first 2020 401K
compliance audit; all required end of year reporting to Affordable Care Act; Insure Oklahoma
Subsidies; and multiple required Federal reports. All of these reports are vital to our operations
in order to remain in compliance and maintain accurate employment records and census
information. In addition to these end of year requirements, the department is getting ready to
plan for the 2020 events with a strategic planning and development meeting. During this session
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the staff review and assess the needs of the departments, directors, and tribal members to plan
out for future trainings and programs. The staff is focused on aligning the department to be
more effective in assisting tribal members with employment needs and directors with training
services in 2020.
Until next time, enjoy the fast approaching Spring!
Quote: No matter how brilliant your mind or strategy, if you’re playing a solo game, you’ll
always lose out to a team.

Cultural Preservation: The Cultural Presentation Department will provide a comprehensive
report on its activities under a separate article.
Human Resources: The Human Resource Department has been focused on completing the
policies and procedures to present to the Executive Committee. The goal is to complete this
project no later than mid-year. The staff has recently completed the first 2020 401K
compliance audit; all required end of year reporting to Affordable Care Act; Insure Oklahoma
Subsidies; and multiple required Federal reports. All of these reports are vital to our operations
in order to remain in compliance and maintain accurate employment records and census
information. In addition to these end of year requirements, the department is getting ready to
plan for the 2020 events with a strategic planning and development meeting. During this session

MONDAY

TUESDAY

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WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

CLASSES

CLASSES

CLASSES

CLASSES

CLASSES

Cardio & Strength Training
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center

Dance Fitness
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center

Cardio & Strength Training
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center

Cardio Kickboxing
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center

Cardio & Strength Training
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center

Core-N-More Wednesday
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Chrissy Wiens
LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY
HIIT Monday
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

“Core-N-More” blends elements of balance, resistance training,
and functional movements all in one to provide you with a fullbody workout.

HIIT Thursday
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Buster Bread
LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY
Aerobic Circuit
5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Buster Bread
Little Axe Resource Center

“Circuit Training”- A time-efficient training system aimed at
developing strength through a number of pre-determined
training stations.

“Resistance Training”- Classic resistance training utilizing a variety
of fitness apparatus, including resistance bands, dumbbells,
kettlebells bodyweight exercises, and medicine balls.

“HIIT”- High-Intensity Interval Training alternates between intense
training intervals and brief rest periods to give you an short and
effective workout.

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March 2020

ON MARCH 21st VOTE
SACHA ALMANZA
For AST Lt. Governor
AST VOTERS,

ATTN: Protect the integrity of your vote and
let your voice be heard! When voting DO
NOT mark outside the check boxes or circle
your candidates’ names. This will result in a
spoiled ballot.

Please don’t forget to cast your votes on March 21st. In previous issues of the newsletter I have provided my bio.
Though I will include some, I would like to offer words to think about. Please see the bullet point information I have
included in this issue of the March Newsletter. This includes education and work experience and some of what I
support.
Overall, process improvement for our tribe has been long overdue. My goal is to make the most effort to bridge the
communication gap that has been so apparent within our EC as well as between the EC and tribal members. I would
like to see productive general council meetings and leadership that will be there for you when it matters most! At one time we were trailblazers in exercising
our tribal sovereignty for the advancement of our people but for a great many years we have been passed up by progressive tribes who have done away with
the old way of thinking. When casting your votes please take a look at where we are today and please make your decision based on the greater good of US as
a whole not just what a person or a particular group of individuals stand to gain. I have heard members describe us as being stagnant so remember what our
next executive leadership team does next will impact for future of our children. As a mother to some of those children I ask you to think about the following
questions: What has each candidate done to prepare for a strong role in leadership? Can they work well with other leaders? Previously, I ran for office and
through that experience I have taken the time to finish my higher education and develop myself personally and professionally to better represent our people.
For those who don’t know me, I am the daughter of Vera Gibson, and granddaughter of the late Cleona (Gibson) Mann and late Johnny Mann of Little Axe. I
have been getting a lot of questions about who I am as well as questions about misinformation and I have appreciated the opportunity to clarify. With that
being said please know this about me; I am not a person who operates with personal agendas and I don’t shy away from hard challenging conversations
because finding resolve is rewarding. I look at the bigger picture which is what is best for our people and would rather be a part of the solution in situations
so we can move forward then deter progress. I make my own informed educated decisions based on facts and I am 100% invested in putting trust back in our
tribe. I love our people and I can say without a doubt I have worked the hardest to prepare myself for an opportunity to serve as a leader for the people.
If you have questions please ask or if you would like me to meet and sit down with you, I encourage you to reach out to me via email or phone:
salmanza4@gmail.com or 405.633.1831. Thank you so much for your time.

~Sacha Almanza, AST LT. GOVERNOR CANDIDATE

VOTE SACHA ALMANZA For
AST Lt. Governor on March 21st

EXPERIENCE

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Federal grants experience:



Professional Leadership Skills:



o
o
o
o

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o
o
o
o
o

I SUPPORT…



o
o

effective communication and teamwork
proactive conflict resolution that includes providing our people with follow up
communication to close the loop
increased accountability for those who represent our tribe
upholding our tribal constitution

Economic Development:
o
o



Bachelors of Arts in Native
American Studies
o Masters of Business
Administration in Healthcare
Management
Additional information:
o Five years volunteering as advisor
for a UNITY youth council to
address Native Youth suicide
o Nine years combined experience
at AST
o Over 17 years combined
experience working with tribes
o Constantly seeking opportunities
for personal and professional
growth

Transparency, unity, and integrity within our EC by:
o
o



Educational experience:
o

Nine years’ experience
Grant writing
Program administration
Program evaluation and
improvement

Effective communicator
Conflict resolution
Professional coaching and
mentoring
Analytical thinker/decision
maker
Progressive in approaches

Your Voice for
Positive Change

to increase the tribe’s financial stability
to improve and provide program services for our people

Education & Development to invest in AST People within our tribe by:
o
o
o

educating our people on our AST constitutional rights for increased
accountability for our EC and boards
initiatives to support and invest in our tribal members seeking higher education
support professional development opportunities for increased AST leadership

March 2020

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FNS HANDBOOK 501
EXHIBIT M
FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR)
FY 2020 NET MONTHLY INCOME STANDARDS
(Effective October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020)
The net monthly income standard for each household size is the sum of the applicable Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) net monthly income standard and the applicable SNAP
standard deduction.
48 Contiguous United States:

Use this Amount

Household
SNAP Net Monthly
Size
Income Standard
$1,041
1
$1,410
2
$1,778
3
$2,146
4
$2,515
5
$2,883
6
$3,251
7
$3,620
8
each additional member

+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+

SNAP Standard
Deduction
$167
$167
$167
$178
$209
$240
$240
$240

=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=

Alaska:

FDPIR Net Monthly
Income Standard
$1,208
$1,577
$1,945
$2,324
$2,724
$3,123
$3,491
$3,860
$369
Use this Amount

Household
SNAP Net Monthly
Size
Income Standard
$1,300
1
$1,761
2
$2,222
3
$2,683
4
$3,144
5
$3,605
6
$4,065
7
$4,526
8
each additional member

+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+

SNAP Standard
Deduction
$286
$286
$286
$286
$286
$300
$300
$300

=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=

FDPIR Net Monthly
Income Standard
$1,586
$2,047
$2,508
$2,969
$3,430
$3,905
$4,365
$4,826
$461
FNS HANDBOOK 501
EXHIBIT M

FY 2020 FDPIR Income Deductions (see 7 CFR 253.6(e))
Effective October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020
Earned Income Deduction
Dependent Care Deduction
Child Support Deduction
Medical Expense
Deduction

Home Care Meal-Related
Deduction

Households with earned income are allowed a deduction of 20
percent of their earned income.
Households that qualify for the dependent care deduction are
allowed a deduction of actual dependent care costs paid monthly to
a non-household member.
(Rev. 09/2019)
Households that incur the cost of legally required child support to
or for a non-household member are allowed a deduction for the
amount of monthly child support paid.
Households that incur monthly medical expenses by any household
member who is elderly or disabled are allowed a deduction in the
amount of out-of-pocket medical expenses paid in excess of $35
per month. Allowable medical expenses are provided at 7 CFR
273.9(d)(3).
Households who furnish the majority of meals for a home care
attendant are allowed an income deduction equal to the maximum
SNAP benefit for a one-person household. The home care mealrelated deduction amounts are as follows:
48 Contiguous U.S. States = $194
Alaska by Area Designations
• Urban = $238
• Rural 1= $304
• Rural 2 = $370

Standard Shelter/Utility
Expense Deduction

See 7 CFR 272.7(b) for area designations in Alaska.
Households that incur at least one monthly shelter or utility
expense are allowed a standard income deduction (see chart
below). Allowable shelter/utility expenses are provided at 7 CFR
273.9(d)(6)(ii).

FNS HANDBOOK 501
EXHIBIT M
FY 2020 FDPIR Standard Shelter/Utility Expense Deductions
Effective October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020
Baseline by Region*
Region
Northeast/Midwest
Southeast/Southwest
Mountain Plains
West

States Currently with FDPIR Programs
Michigan, Minnesota, New York,
Wisconsin
Arizona, Mississippi, New Mexico, North
Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah
Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska,
North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming
Alaska, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon,
Washington

Shelter/Utility Deduction
$450
$350
(Rev. 09/2019)

$450
$400

*If the geographic boundaries of an Indian reservation extend to more than one region per the
identified regional groupings above, then a qualifying household has the option to receive the
appropriate shelter/utility expense deduction amount for the State in which the household resides or
the State in which the State agency’s central administrative office is located.

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Education

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The Domestic Violence Department has a couple events coming
up for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which is in April. For
both events we will have limited supplies, so if you are interested
in participating be sure to get us your information quickly. We are
asking that if you are interested in attending the tie dye event that
you get us your information by March 10, 2020 at 5:00pm so we
have time to get the shirts printed. When calling or emailing be
prepared to provide your name, shirt size (up to 3X) and the location
you plan to attend (Shawnee/LittleAxe). If you are interested in
obtaining a denim pocket to decorate you can get them from our
department or we will bring them to the LA Clinic, if needed.
Let us know if you have any questions about either event or need
information pertaining to domestic violence, sexual assault dating
violence, stalking or sex-trafficking. Thank you for your support and
we look forward to seeing you at the events.

AST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
DEPARTMENT PRESENTS

AN EVENT FOR SEXUAL
ASSAULT AWARENESS
MONTH
Please join us as we Tie-Dye t-shirts and bring
awareness to Sexual Assault to show that:
AS ONE we believe, we heal and we demand justice
LIMITED SUPPLIES AVAILABLE

Email us your name and t-shirt size (S-3X) at
Domesticviolence@astribe.com or call 405-273-2888
Shawnee
APRIL 7, 2020 | 2:30-4 PM
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT
BUILDING #3

LittleAxe
APRIL 9, 2020 | 2:30-4 PM
LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER
CONFERENCE ROOM B

THIS PROJECT WAS SUPPORTED BY GRANT NO. 2015-TW-AX-0016 AWARDED BY THE OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN,
U.S.DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. THE OPINIONS, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS
PUBLICATION/PROGRAM/EXHIBITION ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR(S) AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN.

Education

March 2020

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On January 29th, Tresha Spoon, Director of Education, attended the OKC Metro Area schools Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Tribal Consultation at Edmond Public
Schools. Eight school districts and nine tribes were represented. The Oklahoma State Department of Education’s Executive Director of American Indian Education as well
as a staff member from Congresswoman Kendra Horn’s office were also in attendance.

The following are current programs administered by the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department:
•

Academic (PK-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, program can help with
some graduation expenses, and awards two (2) incentives: one for
GED recipients and one for High School graduates. Program has a
maximum amount of funding for graduation expenses.

•

Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational training
at accredited vocational institutions. Program has a maximum funding
limit for the calendar year or per program.
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!

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!

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

3rd Saturday of each month @ 10am

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

FDIC

•

Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds for
undergraduate degrees, one associate or bachelor 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 one graduate admissions test. This
program has funding levels based upon full-time and part-time status.

•

Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High School
Seniors for Academic Achievement and Athlete of the Year. Deadline for
application submission is March 31st of each year.
All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application.
For more information, please call me at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or
1-800-256-3341 or email me at tresham@astribe.com.

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Classifieds

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Help Wanted
File Clerk 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK
Outpatient Therapist 2029 S. Gordon
Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK

Housekeeper Maintenance Shawnee
Patrol Officer Shawnee, OK
Desktop Support Analyst Norman

Staff Accountant I 15951 Little Axe Dr.
Norman, OK

Master Teacher Building Blocks III
Norman, OK

CCDF Assistant Shawnee,OK.

Desktop Support Analyst
Information Technology Shawnee, OK

After School Program Driver Shawnee,
IT Network Administrator
OK
Information Technology Shawnee, OK
After School Program Manager
Master Teacher 2025 S. Gordon Cooper
Shawnee, OK
Dr. Shawnee, OK
Ultrasound Technologist 2029 S.
Floater 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK
Shawnee, OK
Tribal Youth Resource Specialist
Floater Part-Time 16051 Little Axe Dr.
Norman, OK
Norman, OK
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) SameAssistant Teacher 16051 Little Axe Dr.
Day Health Shawnee, OK
Norman, OK
Dietitian Health 2029 S. Gordon Cooper
Dr. Shawnee, OK
A complete list of opportunities, detailed information and a downloadable
application are available at www.astribe.com/employment. Applications can
also be picked up at the Human Resources Department located at the Absentee
Shawnee Tribal Complex, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK.
SEND COMPLETED APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES TO email: HR@astribe.
com fax: 405-273-2710 or mail to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe-HR Department
2025 South Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801

As of 02-25-2020, the EC made a decision to
extend the deadline until 01-Nov-2021
for the adult gift cards from 2019.
Please contact the AST Finance department
for more details.
(405) 275-4030 Bralynn Barnes
or email at bbarnes@astribe.com

March 2020

FOSTER CARE LICENSING COMMITTEE
QUALIFICATIONS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS
(a)

A Committee Member may be a member of the Tribe.

(b)

No person shall be barred from serving on the committee because
s/he is an employee, or operates a Foster Home under a State or
Tribal license.

(c)

Each Committee Member shall be at least eighteen (18) years of
age and legally capable of entering into a binding contract.

(d)

No person who has been convicted of a felony or other crime
involving embezzlement, fraud or moral turpitude shall serve
on the Foster Care Licensing Committee. As of May 30th 2001,
background checks will be necessary for each new and/or
reappointed existing committee member.

(e)

Each Committee Member shall take an oath to support and defend
the constitution, rules and regulations of the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe.

(f)

It is strongly recommended each Committee Member complete the
application process to become an Emergency Protective Foster
Home and therefore be licensed through the Tribe.
Applicants can apply by picking up the application with your
letter of intent at the Secretary’s office.

Foster Care Licensing Committee Application of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Name: ______________________________________________________ CDIB: _____________________
Address: _____________________________________________ City:______________ State:___________
Phone: _________________________________ Email:__________________________________________
Are you 18 or older? Yes No (circle one) Must be at least 18 and able to enter into a contract
Willing to become a Foster Care Emergency Home and become licensed? ____________________________
Are you willing to undergo a background check? ________ Do you have any felony’s? If yes explain: _____
________________________________________________________________________________________

ASEDA ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Have you served on any other committees? _____________________________________________________
What is your Highest Education Level? ___________________________________ Major: _______________

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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

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

Any other information that you believe that will help in the decision to choose our committee by?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
References
Name: _______________________________ Phone: ___________ How long have you known? ____________
Name: _______________________________ Phone: ___________ How long have you known? ____________
Name: _______________________________ Phone: ___________ How long have you known? ____________
Each Committee Member shall take an oath to support and defend the constitution, rules and regulations of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: __________________________
Please include your letter of intent.

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

The Education Department
is seeking up to three (3)

Members to serve
on the Education Committee.
Please contact the Education Department
with any questions at tresham@astribe.com
or (405) 275-4030 Ext. 6242

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 asset!

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

Tribal News

March 2020

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We need to VOTE for RESULTS!
And not just TALK!

ELECT
V
O
T
E

Betty L. Watson

V
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E

TREASURER

I HAVE THE EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM TO BE YOUR TREASURER.
I have over 40 years of experience working for myself and family businesses, custom home construction company, owned and operated an
independent oil and gas company, owned Thoroughbred horse breeding and racing operation, an industrial and oil & gas chemical company,
In addition, I have worked and assisted different tribes to establish oil & gas tax codes, tax ordinances and tax courts, obtained financing for
economic development, gaming facilities and negotiated intergovernmental agreements with County, City, State and federal governments. I
have something to contribute to our Tribe in many areas.
MY PLATFORM IS SIMPLE, BUT IT TAKES THE OTHER EC MEMBERS TO MAKE IT WORK
IF ELECTED, I WILL DO MY BEST TO KEEP MY PROMISE TO:
1. Uphold the Constitution and By-Laws of the Tribe and honor the wishes of the General Council. I will keep the General Council
informed of major decisions affecting the Tribe and conduct the business of the Tribe with accountability and transparency.
2. Create business opportunities through ASEDA, (the economic development arm of the Tribe). The income generated from ASEDA
would go to the general fund to provide services and benefits for all tribal members regardless of where they live.
3. Identify and develop a Land Use Plan that would utilize the land the Tribe owns for the highest and best use. Develop a national
marketing plan to entice companies and business to locate on our land that would create income and jobs. Main priority would be to
put non trust land into trust for the Tribe.
4. Evaluate the present financial structure of the Tribe and current economic development projects: TB Convenience Store, All Nations
Bank, ASEDA, TB Casino and Shawnee Casino, Li Si Wi Nwi, Inc., ASTHA, Tax Commission and develop a strategic plan to improve
economic growth.
5. Identify and implement new economic development opportunities the Tribe has outside our present land base. This economic
development will provide additional revenues that could be used for additional services, benefits and per capita for all tribal members.
6. I want to explore the possibility of providing term life insurance for all elders 50 years of age and older that would provide the families
left behind additional funds to cover additional expenses and debts of the deceased.
WE CANNOT CONTINUE TO ELECT INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE EXPERIENCE, WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE TO RUN OUR
GOVERNMENT AND MAKE DECISIONS FOR OUR TRIBE. VOTE FOR ME I WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND CREATE ECONOMCI PROSPERITY
FOR THE TRIBE. YOU MAY EMAIL ME AT blwatson915@yahoo.com or call me 405-761-6958 with your comments and concerns. Thank
you!
YOUR VOTE COUNTS, VOTE MARCH 21 OR ABSENTEE BALLOT RETURNED BY MARCH 1, 2020

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Education

www. astribe.com

AST Education Department:

Big Jim Youth Awards
We will begin taking applications for
the 2019-20 Big Jim Youth Awards on
January 1, 2020. High school seniors
of both genders within the 50 United
States are eligible to apply for these
awards for the 2019-2020 school year.
Applications will be accepted from
January 1 to March 31, 2020 by US
mail or email, official transcripts must
be mailed. The official application form
will be available in December 2019 at
www.astribe.com under the Education
Department. The $1,000.00 award is in
the form of a scholarship to the college
or university where the award recipient
will attend for the fall 2020 semester.
The scholarship must be used for the fall
2020 semester.

specifically for this purpose. The intent
is to bring together an unbiased group
of experts to evaluate the applicants in
an impartial and unbiased environment.
Their decisions are final with respect
to all matters concerning these awards.
Awards will be announced in May/June
2020.

We encourage ALL
Absentee Shawnee High
School Seniors to apply.

Award recipients will be recognized
as the 2019-2020 Big Jim Academic
Achievement Award winner or the Big
Jim Athlete of the Year. In addition to
this recognition the award recipients
We will begin accepting applications for will receive a $1,000.00 scholarship to
the following awards:
be used towards their education and the
advancement of their career.
• Big Jim Academic Achievement
Award (Male and Female)
Questions on these awards program
• Big Jim Athlete of the Year
should be addressed to:
(Male and Female)
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Individuals are encouraged to nominate Education Department
deserving high school seniors. You may c/o Tresha Spoon
nominate yourself. Please refer to the 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
application for required documents. Shawnee, OK 74801
Eligible nominations will be judged by 405.275.4030 Ext 6242
a panel of (non-AST) experts assembled youthaward@astribe.com

March 2020

March 2020

Tribal News

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USA Softball of Oklahoma Hall of Fame Association Inductee, Absentee Shawnee Tribal member
We would like to introduce you to
the latest USA Softball of Oklahoma
Hall of Fame Association Inductee,
Absentee Shawnee Tribal member
Mrs. JoAnn (Johnson) Lovins. The
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was
recently held on January 18, 2020 in
Mustang, Oklahoma. “Through your
devotion, sweat, tears and energy you
have helped make this a better place
to play the game of softball. We honor
you with your entry into the Oklahoma
Softball Hall of Fame.” According to
the Amateur Softball Association of
America, the Softball Hall of Fame,
with 400 inductees, is among the most
difficult sports halls in the nation in
which to gain membership. Although
an inductee of the 2022 Class, Mrs.
Lovins was honored two years early,
in last month’s ceremony.
Mrs. Lovins began her softball career
in 1950 in NE Norman, Oklahoma,
playing on multiple local, and “travel”
teams. It is estimated that she pitched
over 2000 games during her career
and won approximately 80% of
those games. Additionally, “she was
recognized as an accomplished hitter,
never having been struck out”, per
Marita Hynes, former OU Athletic
Administrator, and namesake for
the University of Oklahoma Softball
Stadium.
JoAnn holds the distinction of being
voted the MVP of the Oklahoma
State Indian Tournament as a catcher
in 1955, and later, multiple times as
a pitcher, and member of the All-Star
Tournament Team. Also, of note, she
has been recorded as playing every
position on the field. It is documented
that she pitched a total of 72 innings

during a single weekend tournament.
During another tournament, she is
recorded as pitching a 13 inning game
that ended in a win. Other highlights
of her career include winning
multiple City and State Fast Pitch
Championships. For many years
she was highly recruited to compete
on numerous travel teams against
regionally, and nationally ranked
opponents.

She was known as a fierce
competitor and tremendous
ambassador of the sport.

Recommendation letters include
comments regarding JoAnn like “She
was an outstanding manager, coach,
friend and mother to a wonderful
family, and was liked and respected by
everyone, including her opponents.”
Another recommendation reported
“I remember how she dominated
the teams she pitched against. She
can be counted among one of the
best pitchers I have ever seen in
the state of Oklahoma. There is no
doubt she deserves to be recognized
for her accomplishments in the
game of softball.” Former ASA
District Commissioner Bobby Gill is
quoted as saying “Her pitching was
legendary and she was always a great
ambassador for Women’s Softball.”
As her children, we join many
former players, coaches, umpires,
family and friends who recognized
and appreciated her as a tremendous
example of great sportsmanship,
whose stamina as a ballplayer was
inspiring, and fiercely competitive
nature was legendary. She remains
an exemplary leader and role model,
noted for compassion and kindness.

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Tax Information

www. astribe.com

March 2020

Tax Commission

FY-2020
YTD TAX COLLECTIONS
(thru 1/31/2020)

Fiscal Year 2020 - YTD Tax Collections ( through 1/31/2020)
TAX
CATEGORY

JANUARY

Sales (6%)
Gaming % of free cash
Employee (1%)
Severance (8%)
Motor Vehicle
Motor Fuel Taxes (Qtrly.)
Tobacco Refund

$7,499.91
$250,000.00
$18,216.80
$3,817.67
$14,622.24
$43,922.66
$8,640.57

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TOTAL COLLECTIONS

FEBRUARY MARCH

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TAX COMMISSION
~ TAG AGENCY ~
NOW
ACCEPTING
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.

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

UnitedForOklahoma.com

The AST Tag Office has New Hours!

We are open through lunch!
All day 8:00am - 5:00pm

YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES
TOTAL
COLLECTED
2.16%
71.92%
5.24%
1.10%
4.21%
12.64%
2.49%

March 2020

Culture

AST Enrollment Department Updates:
Marla and I would like to thank everyone who updated their CDIB cards
recently-since November we have issued over 600 CDIB cards, over
150 of those out of state! If you don’t have the new “Blue Card” we are
more than happy to get you updated.
Here are a few things we are working on:
• Helping spread the word about the 2020 Census, working closely
with a Tribal Partnership Specialist Census worker.
• Updating forms and letters so everything looks universal.
• Inputting base roll data into the Enrollment database, making
research quicker and easier.
• Daily tasks such as taking enrollment applications, researching new
applicant’s eligibility, updating CDIB cards.
We are also about to start a full audit of the Enrollment files. Making
sure all required documents are in the files is very important, please
be patient with us as we may request documents from you if you are
missing items.
Reminders:
• Universal forms and identification are required to issue a new
CDIB, whether you come in to the Enrollment office or mail the
forms in.
• All CDIBs must have an updated photo, you can come into the
office to take a new photo or mail in a passport photo with your
universal form.
• Please notify us of any changes or updates such as address,
marriage, divorce, or minor custody changes.
• All Tribal Members are entitled to 3 CDIB cards at no cost per
ordinance. A $5 fee payable to Finance is required before we can
issue any over the allotted 3.
• Enrollment processes per cap applications, newly of age Tribal
Members need to contact us for information on how to apply.
Applications are available in office or on our website, if you are
unsure of what you qualify for feel free to give us a call!
Our goal is to make sure the Enrollment Department has accurate
records, we are working diligently so future generations are left with a
solid foundation to work from.
If you haven’t been in recently please stop by and introduce yourself.
Marla, Enrollment Specialist, has been here since August of 2019,
Amanda, Director, has been here since November of 2019. We would
love to get to know everyone!
Amanda Webb, Enrollment Director
Marla Massey, Enrollment Specialist

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Children and teens should get 60 or more
drinks with added sugars. Stay hydrated and
minutes of physical activity per day, and adults drink plenty of water, especially if you are
at least two hours and 30 minutes per week.
active, an older adult or live or work in hot
You don't have to hit the gym—take a walk
conditions.
after dinner or play a game of catch or
basketball.
10. Get Cooking
Preparing foods at home can be healthy,
5. Get to Know Food Labels
rewarding and cost-effective. Master some
Reading the Nutrition Facts panel can help
kitchen basics, like dicing onions or cooking
you shop and eat or drink smarter.
dried beans.

11. Dine Out without Ditching Goals
You can eat out and stick to your healthy
eating plan! The key is to plan ahead, ask
questions and choose foods carefully.
Compare nutrition information, if available,
and look for healthier options that are grilled,
baked, broiled or steamed.
12. Enact Family Meal Time
Plan to eat as a family at least a few times each
week. Set a regular mealtime. Turn off the TV,
phones and other electronic devices to
encourage mealtime talk. Get kids involved in
meal planning and cooking and use this time
to teach them about good nutrition.
13. Banish Brown Bag Boredom
Whether it’s for work or school, prevent
brown bag boredom with easy-to-make,
healthy lunch ideas. Try a whole-wheat pita
pocket with veggies and hummus or a low
sodium vegetable soup with whole grain
crackers or a salad of mixed greens with lowfat dressing and a hard boiled egg.
14. Reduce Added Sugars
Foods and drinks with added sugars can
contribute empty calories and little or no
nutrition. Review the new and improved
Nutrition Facts labels or ingredients list to
identify sources of added sugars.
15. Eat Seafood Twice a Week
Seafood—fish and shellfish—contains a range
of nutrients including healthy omega-3 fats.
Salmon, trout, oysters and sardines are higher
in omega-3s and lower in mercury.
16. Explore New Foods and Flavors
Add more nutrition and eating pleasure by
expanding your range of food choices. When
shopping, make a point of selecting a fruit,
vegetable or whole grain that’s new to you or
your family.
17. Experiment with Plant-Based Meals
Expand variety in your menus with budgetfriendly meatless meals. Many recipes that use
meat and poultry can be made without.

Eating a variety of plant foods can help.
Vegetables, beans, and lentils are all great
substitutes. Try including one meatless meal
per week to start.
18. Make an Effort to Reduce Food Waste
Check out what foods you have on hand
before stocking up at the grocery store. Plan
meals based on leftovers and only buy what
you will use or freeze within a couple of days.
Managing these food resources at home can
help save nutrients and money.
19. Slow Down at Mealtime
Instead of eating on the run, try sitting down
and focusing on the food you're about to eat.
Dedicating time to enjoy the taste and textures
of foods can have a positive effect on your food
intake.
20. Supplement with Caution
Choose foods first for your nutrition needs. A
dietary supplement may be necessary when
nutrient requirements can't be met or there is a
confirmed deficiency. If you're considering a
vitamin, mineral or herbal supplement, be sure
to discuss safe and appropriate options with an
RDN or another healthcare provider before
taking.
________________________________________

For a referral to a registered dietitian nutritionist
and for additional food and nutrition information,
visit www.eatright.org.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world’s
largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.
The Academy is committed to improving health and
advancing the profession of dietetics through research,
education and advocacy.
This tip sheet is provided by:

Lisa Harrington, MS, RDN, LD

Authored by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics staff registered dietitian nutritionists.
©2019 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Reproduction of this tip sheet is permitted for educational purposes. Reproduction for sales purposes is not authorized.

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Wisdom Warriors Tai Chi
Public Health nurses Deidre Yarbrough, RN, Stephanie
Comstock, RN, and Diabetes & Wellness fitness
technician Jayden Watson, BS recently attended and
completed the inaugural Wisdom Warriors Tai Chi for
Arthritis and Falls Prevention Training in Suquamish,
Washington. All are now Wisdom Warrior Leaders and
certified instructors of Tai Chi for Arthritis, Tai Chi for
Arthritis and Falls Prevention, and Seated Tai Chi for
Arthritis.
The Wisdom Warriors Program was developed in
collaboration with the Northwest Regional Council and
Washington Department of Health and was implemented
in 2010 as an indigenous, evidence-based chronic disease
self-management health program developed for tribal
and community members of all ages. Tai Chi for Arthritis
and Falls Prevention is recommended by the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention as a falls prevention
program and is supported by Arthritis foundations around
the world.

Join us for a

Healthy Cooking
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL HEALTH SYSTEM’S

2020 SUMMER INTERNSHIP
Are you a Native American student who is seeking a
future in a healthcare related field?

D

If you are in College or Vo-Tech or are a High School Student who is College/Vo-Tech
bound and want experience, apply for our 8-week Summer Internship Program.
HERE ARE THE FACTS:
We will have 5 internship positions available to Native American (AST Preferred) students- must have CDIB.
The internship is a rigorous 8 week program, up to 20 hours per week, at $10.00 per hour, designed to
familiarize you with a variety of professions and technical careers in the healthcare field.


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

The program starts June 1st through July 24th. Graduation will be July 24th, 2020.
Must have current GPA of 3.0 or above in either High School or College/Vo-Tech and a desire to serve in
the healthcare field
Age range: 16-22 years of age (High School students preferred or College/Vo-Tech students 22 years or
younger)
Must be available Tues-Thurs during normal business hours

Applications can be found on the AST Tribal Website at
www.astribe.com under “Employment Opportunities”. Please
submit a cover letter and resume along with the employment
application located on the website.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED MARCH 1-APRIL 30, 2020
If you have questions about the application or need assistance please
contact Ms. Dayna Dick with AST Health Human Resources at
405.701.7638.

Please contact Mr. Mark Rogers, AST Health Executive Director, at
405.532.6286 with any questions or for information regarding this program.

P: 405.447.0300

F: 405.701.7631

M

E

Details
When

Thursday, April 9th at
2PM

Where

Diabetes & Wellness
Demo Kitchen at
Little Axe Clinic

Free Recipe Cards
and Samples
Provided
Menu: Sweet
Potato Hash
Questions? Call 405701-7977.

Presented by the AST Diabetes &
Wellness Program

WWW.ASTHEALTH.ORG

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Child Care

Development Fund Programs
La-pe-we-ki-wa ho-ge-wa-pe-fa-yi mi-ti-ge
“L ifelong Learning Begins Here”

PROGRAM SERVICES
Building Blocks Child Development Center II - Shawnee, OK Tribally Operated Child
Care Center - main goal is to provide each child with a safe environment as well as a handson experience to learning about our surroundings, environment and family values.
Building Blocks Child Development Center III - Little Axe, OK Tribally Operated Child
Care Center -main goal is to provide each child with a safe environment as well as a handson experience to learning about our surroundings, environment and family values.
AST Child Care Subsidy Program - Child Care Assistance
AST After School Program- Horseshoe Bend Community - After School Care
Through our Building Blocks centers we are able to provide the best quality of care they
would get at a larger city center. We follow all of the guidelines of the state so Native
American families can use the assistance from the state as well.
AST After School Program - AST Complex, Shawnee - After School Care
For information about these services please
visit the AST website at
www.astribe.com/child-care

Contact information:
BBCDII Shawnee (405) 878-0633
Email: ecrawford@astribe.com
BBCDIII Little Axe (405) 360-2710
Email: rebeccaj@astribe.com
AST Child care Subsidy (405) 432-8411
Email:briana.ponkilla@astribe.com
AST ASP - HSB (405) 432-8411
Email: lanora.buswell@astribe.com
AST ASP - Shawnee (405) 432-8411
Email: lanora.buswell@astribe.com

10AM - 3PM

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FROM THE
ELECTION COMMISSION:

In order to comply we suggest that you do not campaign in any fashion.
For Examples:
No: “vote for. . .”sticker on cars;

campaign clothing;
disbursement of campaign material;
counseling as to who to vote for.
Do not loiter at poll site:
1.
Arrive;
2.
Register;
3.
Vote;
4.
Exit.
Unless there is a line each voter should be at the poll, no more than 10
minutes, outside of voter booth. Each voter may take all the time they need
to read the ballot to vote in the private booth but should not “visit” with
Commissioners or other voters at the poll site.

BALLOT
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
PRIMARY ELECTION
MARCH 21, 2020

VOTING INSTRUCTIONS: Cast your vote by placing an [x] or [✓] mark in the box next to
the candidate of your choice.

SA
M
PL
E

APPROPRIATE POLL BEHAVIOR
According to the Election Ordinance Article VIII Section 1 – The official
polling sites and adjoining Tribal Grounds are neutral grounds, therefore,
there shall be no campaigning or loitering on Election Day by any person.
It shall be the duty of the Election Commission to request that Tribal police,
be present at each polling place and be responsible for maintaining order,
prevent campaigning, and loitering during the election process.

Please tear off ☞

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

LT.GOVERNOR (4 Year Term)

Anthony “Tadpole” Johnson ------------------ [ ]
Isaac Gibson, Jr. -----------------------------

[ ]

Kenneth Blanchard --------------------------- [ ]

TREASURER (4 Year Term)

David Deer ----------------------------------- [ ]
Leah D. Bender ------------------------------- [ ]
Joseph Blanchard ----------------------------- [ ]
Betty L. Watson ------------------------------- [ ]

REPRESENTATIVE (4 Year Term) Atheda W. Fletcher --------------------------- [ ]

Andrew Warrior ------------------------------- [ ]
Alicia “Aly” Edwards-Miller ----------------- [ ]

Any visiting of voters must occur outside of the Poll Site and adjoining
Tribal grounds.
Voting Polls close at 6:00 p.m. Voter has to be in line in order to vote.

Sacha Almanza -------------------------------- [ ]

ELECTION COMMISSION
COMMISSION MEMBER #1

James Cody Spybuck, Jr. ----------------[ ]

Policies and Procedures states:
There shall be no campaigning on property of polling site. This
includes signs, person to person, clothing, etc. or within 200 ft. of the
polling site. (On Election Day all signs must be over 200 ft. away from
the edge of tribal property that contain poll sites.
FROM THE ELECTION COMMISSION:
Tribal Members:
The Primary Election will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020. The
voting polls will be located at the Little Axe Resource Center on Peebly
Road and at the AST Health Multipurpose Building on the Tribal Complex
in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. at both locations.

COMMISSION MEMBER #2

No One Filed

VOTE

MARCH 21st

A sample ballot is published in the newsletter.

March 2020 – Scheduled Closings

Dates Closed:
Wed., Mar. 4th
(1st Wed. Month)

Time(s)
Closed:
Noon to
5 PM

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

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

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Join us for a

Free Healthy
Cooking Demo
To celebrate National Nutrition Month
Menu: Stir Fry and Cauliflower Fried Rice

When:
Thursday, March 12th,
2pm
Where:
Diabetes & Wellness
Demo Kitchen
Little Axe Clinic

Free Recipe
Cards and
Samples
Provided
& Nutrition
Bingo and prizes
Questions? Contact
the Diabetes & Wellness
Program by calling
405-701-7977

Presented by the AST
Diabetes & Wellness Program

Hello Tribal Members,
In the January newsletter, I submitted my Candidacy Announcement and Introduction Letter. I
discussed my background, education, and family connections to the Tribe. As many of you complete your
research on candidates, you’ll be happy to know I fulfill all the minimum requirements. In addition, I am
eligible for bonding and licensure, have no criminal record, defaults on loans, or have ever been arrested.
This month, I want to address some of my concerns and areas where we can improve. If elected, I
intend to focus on the following points:
1. To obtain clean audits with minimal findings;
2. To share and communicate to the People, the status of our Tribal assets;
3. To minimize costs and expenditures, and present a balanced budget;
4. To research and discover better investment opportunities;
5. To research and discover additional business ventures;
6. To use existing contacts and resources to become more efficient;
7. To always maintain professionalism and work with the other Elected officials;
8. To work with existing Finance personnel and staff;
9. To make informed and timely decisions on ALL Tribal matters; and
10. To maintain fiduciary control and stewardship over the Tribe’s monies.
Like many of you, I have become increasingly concerned about our Tribe’s welfare and recent
events. The Election debacle came about because some of our sitting Executives allowed us to be put in
that position by not reading the provided documents. Some of their recent votes, they were ill-informed,
didn’t have time to review the documents, or didn’t vote. In lieu of “abstaining”, any one of them could
have asked for the item to be tabled or requested more discussion. Misunderstanding Robert’s Rules of Order
is not an excuse.
One of the issues I inquired about and still have not received an answer for, is the recent purchases
of land. What is the Tribe’s intent to use these lands for? Was there a business plan in place? What are we
getting for our money? What is the return and how long? I don’t have an issue with us claiming additional
property and increasing our land base. But we all have a legitimate concern if the Tribe purchased land
located in a “Flood Plain” and there would be additional dollars needed to make said location usable before
a potential business is built, or if we overspent.
As a former department Director, I plan to use my experience to help others. For some, that may
be the interpretation of monthly budgets, yearly projections on expenditures, allowable spending, submittal
of grants, annual reports, or ways to create revenue. I am willing to do whatever it takes to help move our
Tribe forward.
Again, I appreciate you taking the time to read my article. If you can think of anything I may have
missed, do not hesitate to message me at: jb4ast@gmail.com. Other updates and shared information can be
found on my Facebook candidate’s page at: Joseph Blanchard for AST Treasurer.
A vote for me indicates you truly do want change. I am grateful for the support and encouragement
since making my announcement.
Neyiwa!

Joseph H. Blanchard

Culture

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ELDER INTAKE FORM
TODAY’S DATE______________________________ REFERRAL SOURCE_____________________
LAST NAME___________________________ FIRST NAME____________________________ MI_______
DATE OF BIRTH___________________________ MALE ____ FEMALE____ VETERAN ___YES ___NO
STREET ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________
CITY___________________ STATE_____ ZIP CODE________ PHONE NUMBER ____________________
SINGLE ____MARRIED ____ DIVORCED/SEPARATED ___WIDOWED ___ WIDOWER____
SPOUSE’S NAME__________________________________ SPOUSE’S DATE OF BIRTH _______________
NAME OF EMERGENCY CONTACT (1)
_________________________________________________PHONE____________________________
NAME OF EMERGENCY CONTACT (2)
_________________________________________________PHONE ____________________________
PRIMARY LANGUAGE

ENGLISH___ TRIBAL___

OTHER______________________

HOUSING ___ HOUSE ___ APARTMENT __COMMUNITY HOUSING __OTHER EXPLAIN_______________
COMPOSITION ___ LIVES ALONE ___ LIVES WITH SPOUSE ___LIVES WITH FAMILY/FRIENDS
___OTHER EXPLAIN ______________________________________________________
NUMBER IN HOUSEHOLD _______ WHO HELPS ___________________________________________
HEALTH HISTORY
___DIABETES

___ ASTHMA

___ALZHEIMER’S

___ARTHRITIS ___CANCER ___DEMENTIA

___CHRONIC PAIN ___HEARING AID ___CHOLESTEROL ___BLOOD PRESSURE

PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION ___Own Car ___Friend ____Public Trans. ___Senior Tran’s __Family
PROSTHETIC DEVICES ___ Walker/Cane__Wheelchair ___Hearing Aid ___Glasses __Dentures ___None
ARE YOU ENROLLED WITH A DIFFERENT TITLE VI PROGRAM? ____ YES ____ NO
IF YES, NAME OF PROGRAM & WHERE LOCATED:___________________________________________
HEALTH CONCERNS ___________________________________________________________________
SERVICES CURRENTLY BEING RECEIVED ___________________________________________________

Ribbon Skirt Workshop
WHERE:
AST Health Multipurpose Building,2029 S.
Gordon Cooper Drive,
Shawnee OK
*class sizes are limited*
Contact the Cultural Preservation Department &
reserve your spot today!

405-275-4030 ext.6238

WHEN:
April 19, 2020

TIME:
1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Title VI
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801-0381

Title VI
Elderly Nutrition Program

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Title VI Department
2025 S Gordon Cooper Dr
Shawnee OK 74801
405-275-4030

CDIB # _______

Grass Mowing ApplicaLon

D.O.B.________

The Following are the requirements for this program:

Dear Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

For many years The Title VI Department has provided gas to mow your lawns. We are upda?ng the
guidelines. The Title VI Grant provides gas as suppor?ve services and for us to provide suppor?ve
service you must be a par?cipant in the Title VI Program.
Guidelines:

Must be an Absentee Shawnee Member
Must be 55 years and older
Must be an Title VI Member (have an current intake form for the current year 2020
Handicap/Disabled
Must provide Proof of Residency (uLlity bill must be in applicant’s name)
NO RENTAL PROPERTY will be mowed

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Maintenance Department will ONLY mow and weed eat applicant’s lawn.
Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks, weather permiang. Also, the maintenance workers will not
trim trees or shrubs.

1. Absentee Shawnee Member
2. Must be 55 years and older

If you have any quesLons, please contact Dos Owings at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6227

3. Must be an Title VI Member, have a current intake form on file (FY-2020)
4. Must provide Proof of Residency (u?lity bill – in the applicants name)

NAME: __________________________________________________

5. Handicap/Disabled

ADDRESS: ________________________________________________

6. NO RENTAL PROPERTY WILL BE MOWED

CITY: _______________________

STATE:___________

ZIP: _______

HOME PHONE: ____________________ MESSAGE PHONE: ________________

As a Title VI Member as long as you are within the guidelines you can put in your applica?on and turn
in your applica?ons to the Title VI Department. As stated on the applica?on: Maintenance will only
mow and weed eat applicants lawn. Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks weather permi\ng.
Also, the maintenance workers will not trim trees, shrubs, and will NOT move any items that are in the
way of cu\ng your lawn.

EMAIL: ______________________________________________________
FINDING DIRECTIONS TO HOME:

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

This year we are trying to get an early start on our grass mowing list,
Any ques?ons you can reach me at 405-275-4030 ext. 6227 or email me at dowings@astribe.com

*DISCLAIMER

Maintenance will not move any items that are in the way of them mowing your yard so if you
are able or can get some help in geang your yard cleaned, will be very much helpful in
maintaining your yard.

Thomasine Owings____
Thomasine Owings

2% milk
served
daily
Menu
subject
to change

Sunday

Monday

1

2

8

9

3

Turkey
Dressing/Gravy
Peas n Carrots
Pears

Cold Cut Sandwich
LTOP
Veggie Soup
Cookie
15

22

Tuesday

16

Manwich
Onion Rings
Pickles n Onions
Mixed Fruit

23
Baked Fried Chicken
Mashed Pot/Gravy
Brussel Sprouts
Apricots

Hot Ham & Chez
Sandwich
Baked Chips
Pickles/Onions
Apple

Wednesday
4

11

17

18

24

5

NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!!
CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030
EXT 6227 or 6270 OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER

13

19

Baked Potato
Ham, Chez, Onions
Broc. & Chez
Pudding

26

Salmon Pa_y
Coleslaw
Peas n Carrots
Crisp

Scrambled Eggs
Sausage Gravy
Biscuit

Goulash
Salad Bar*
Cornbread

BBQ Chicken
Baked Beans
Cauliflower
Peaches

25

Baked Zita
Tossed Salad*
Green Beans
Prunes

SoN Taco
LTOC
Spanish Rice
Pineapples
12

Tamale
Refried Beans
Salsa/ Chips

Friday
6

Beef Tips
Rice
Veggies
Fruit

10
Pork N Hominy
Green Beans
Applesauce

Corn Beef
Cabbage
Carrots
Bread

Thursday

Grits
Bacon
Fruit

20

7

14

21

Scrambled Eggs
Sausage Gravy
Biscuit
27

Beans w Ham
Steak fries
Onions
Cornbread

Saturday

28

Ham
Scrambled Eggs
English Muffin
Fruit

LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM
BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS

9AM TO 11AM

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT
A STORY OR ARTICLE
Give us a call at (405) 598-1279 or (405) 481-0588
or send us an email to stiger@astribe.com

All Articles for the Next Month’s Issue
are DUE by the 15th of the Current Month.
UNFORTUNATELY, WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT ONE PICTURE PER
BIRTHDAY PERSON, NOT PER BIRTHDAY WISH.

Newsletter Deadline For April is March 15th

Community

March 2020

Hi ke ho wa se li si mi mo.
My name is Alicia “Aly” Edwards Miller and I am running for the office of tribal representative. I
hope you are doing well. I also hope you had the opportunity to read my introduction letter in
the February newsletter. I provided a brief overview as to who I am, my family, my educational
background and my involvement in various community activities.
Over the years, what I have gained through work experience and involvement is understanding
the importance of tribal self-governance, and with self-governance there also comes an immense
responsibility, including the need for a high level of communication to the tribal people.
Tribal self-governance demands strong leadership, technical knowledge and comprehensive
accountability among the tribal leaders themselves. I feel some of our current leaders don't
recognize the significance of these attributes or possess them. If elected, my experience and
established relationships will allow me to immediately begin to decipher issues, review
information and reports, interpret and make decisions without the costly waste of on-the-jobtraining (OJT).
Every tribal member familiar with our government knows the authority provided to the tribal
representative’s office is through the power of the vote. If elected, I intend to use that voting
power wisely & objectively.
As mentioned in my introduction letter, I will not make false promises claiming what specific
actions I will carry out upon election, simply due to the fact that unforeseen daily and short-term
issues demand immediate attention and program oversight changes may occur as well. That
being said, there are primary governmental issues and tribal infrastructure areas that I support
and as follows I will list a few through which I believe tribal members stand to gain the most
knowledge and benefit:
I.

Provide Meaningful Transparency
a. Lobby the return of publishing all monthly tribal resolutions
b. Consistently advise the membership and fact-check the true state of the tribe’s
governmental activities
c. Tribal boards listing:
i. Who are our board members?
1. The majority of our boards need to be AST members, carrying out
AST objectives (the very definition of tribal self-governance)
2. Are there any conflicts of interest? We need objectivity.
3. Contact information for all board members provided

II.

Provide Fiscal Support
a. Demand accountability of the spending in all forms of funding, to include boards
and entities
b. Review non-program/service purchasing trends to see if there is any taking away
of potential program building/support for tribal members
c. Make sure we have corresponding resolutions supporting fiscal spending

d. Re-assert Native Business Preference through tribal resolution, policy and
standard of operation/practice. We should be supporting Native people by
utilizing Native businesses.
III.

Support Tribal Government
a. Return to the proper procedures of fully conducting tribal business – formal
resolutions and consistent follow through for major decisions within the tribe.
b. Return to an in-house Attorney General setting. Restrict the outsourcing of legal
services to specialized area issues such as gaming, trust land, and class-action
tribal issues when we are affected.
c. Make sure government-to-government consultations are taking place with AST
tribal leaders and not subordinates. Only tribal leaders are to make decisions on
behalf of the tribe.

IV.

Support Culture
a. Our brothers & sisters, the (Loyal) Shawnees, have declared 2020 the year of the
Shawnee Language and also issued a state of an emergency for the Shawnee
Language. We have yet to seriously encourage or make investments in teaching
or provide support to those who are actively working to teach the Shawnee
Language. From simple to complex ideas, we must do all we can to invigorate and
endorse our culture because our CULTURE is who WE are…

Again, these are just a few of the many issues we face as a tribe. I believe I share many of our
tribal people’s dissatisfaction with present leadership and the overall direction of the tribe. It
seems as if the left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing, yet we are of one body.
You as the voter must look back on these past couple of years and it is you who must decide if
you want the same instability and discord for the next 4-year term. I know I do not.
In closing, I would like to say “ne yi wa” to all the tribal members for the opportunity to serve as
your representative and voice on the AST governmental stage. I feel our elected leaders should
be those who legitimately know and practice the values of our tribe.
Again, ne yi wa and si li no ke ka no la p’wi.

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ExpEriEncEd &
QualifiEd
financial lEadEr
 Oklahoma State
University – Tribal
Finance & Accounting
Certificate (2018)
 Associates Degree in
Business - Seminole
State College (2011)
 Certificates of
Training – Finance &
Accounting Program,
Gordon Cooper
Technology Center
(2010)
 Member of &
Presenter at the
Oklahoma Tribal
Finance Consortium
(OTFC)
 Member of the Native
American Financial

I will be a Treasurer that is consistent, honest,
strong, accountable and trustworthy. I will focus on
protecting, creating and enhancing services for our
members. From tribal housing enhancement and
expansion to supporting and sustaining our
members through grant acquisitions, I will ensure
that the interest of our members are at the center of
all my decisions.
Anyone that knows me knows
that I am passionate about our tribe and the rights
of our members. I will work passionately to ensure
that you and our tribe are taken care of!
AREAS OF FOCUS
Customer Service
– Our finance
department
needs a drastic
change regarding
customer service. As Treasurer I will ensure a
friendly, professional and positive customer service
experience where our members are treated with
respect and with a helpful mindset.
Transparency
–
Each
Treasurer
always promises
providing
quarterly financial
statements on a
regular
basis.
However,
our
members do not get them consistently. This is a
very easy process and one that I will easily be able to
complete. They probably don’t share them regularly
because they don’t understand the information. I
will provide education on how to read our quarterly
financials so that our members can ask even better
questions. When members ask questions, I will

make time and
follow up if
needed, to get
them answered.

“BrOTHErS, WE MuST BE uniTEd; WE
MuST SMOKE THE SaME pipE; WE MuST
fiGHT EacH OTHEr’S BaTTlES; and
MOrE THan all, WE MuST lOVE THE
GrEaT SpiriT.” -TEcuMSEH

Economic
Sovereignty -

As a sovereign
tribal nation, we have to become more selfsufficient and less dependent on external
federal funding. That is the reason I fight
for and have strived to defend our economic development initiatives. We can’t keep talking
about what we need to do, we have to act on and get results on economic development.
Growing our economies and becoming more economically sovereign means a number of things.
I will act on creating more jobs for our members, diversifying our revenue streams for our tribe
and our enterprises, creating energy resources for our members and tribe, providing food
reserves and food discount options for our members, and support and develop economic
growth initiatives. We can’t be dependent on our past ways of doing things and expect things
to change. I am a new type of leader that is young, energetic and hungry for growth for our
tribe. I ask for your support and your vote in making positive changes for our tribe and our
people.
Education and Training for Tribal Members More than just financial education, as
Treasurer, I promise to make drastic
improvements in providing support for
education and job development training to our members. My focus will be on scholarship
enhancements, loan forgiveness programs, education incentives, workforce and leadership
development, business training, and financial training. Supporting our people would not just be
a job for me, it is my passion.
I seek to be a servant leader for our tribe.

Contact me at 405-430-6018 or at

“Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people” – Tecumseh

ddeer2230@yahoo.com. I want to hear your ideas on how we can move our tribe forward!

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ASTHS March 2020 Monthly Update

The health system has been awarded another pres2gious Cer2fied Healthy Business Award
from the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), Excellence Category, for the Absentee
Shawnee Tribal Health System. The health system has met the criteria before and rose again to
con2nue its proud legacy of being a Cer2fied Healthy Business! Cer2fied Healthy Business
recognizes business sites that make a posi2ve impact on the health of employees and patrons. Our contribu2on in
crea2ng a healthy environment is important to the future of Na2ve Americans in Oklahoma. This year’s flu season
con2nues to hit the community hard. Please con2nue to u2lize your flu precau2ons of frequently washing, using hand
sani2zer, and if you or your family are ill, running a fever, or have been exposed to someone with the flu, stay home and
avoid contact with anyone to help prevent the spread of the flu. Wearing a mask is also recommended as the flu is
spread via the respiratory system (especially if you have a compromised immune system or other medical complica2ons).
Pa2ents will con2nue to experience longer than usual wait 2mes at the walk-in clinics due to the significant amount of
flu pa2ents experiencing symptoms or coming down with the full blown flu virus. The virus should peak by the end of
March, but that may change dependent upon weather and other possible flu strains poten2ally appearing around the
country. The American Heart Associa2on will have their annual Heart Walk in Oklahoma City this year on 30 May 2020,
(so warm up with the OKC Marathon in April, which allows for either walking or running). Let’s all get moving and stay
healthy in 2020! If you are interested in par2cipa2ng in any of these events, please contact the Resource Center Health
and Wellness Staff for more informa2on. We will be doing limited sponsorships for AST Tribal members for the OKC
Marathon’s “Run to Remember” 5K event this year, so let’s get fit - first come, first served basis!
We are proud to announce that the AST Health System Employee of the Year for 2019 is Nurse Prac2oner Dus2n
Alexander, AST Health System’s Primary Care! He was selected by the employees to represent the staff and employees
by an at-large vote of the employees of the health system from the 12 eligible Employees of the Month Awardees from
2019. Congratula2ons Dus2n on a job “well done,” we all appreciate you very much!!!
Employee Awards and awardees are listed below for February 2020. The AST Health System always strives to make
your health its top priority, and you all make a difference for our health system and the health and wellness of all of our
pa2ents!
February 2020 Health Employee Awards of the Month
Employee of the Month
Team of the Month
Special Leadership Award

Dayna Dick, HR Director, AST Health System
AST Health HR Team
Christopher Larkin, FACHE, CHC, Home Health

Mark E. Rogers, MAL, FACHE, CMPE, CHC
Execu2ve Director

This project provides support in:


Extending an out outreach through community partnerships to increase
awareness of Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention in the community.



Increasing the participation of youth, parents, tribal leaders, and health providers in developing mental health service and treatment options based on the
cultural values and practice of the Native community.



Easing the impacts of substance use, mental health illnesses, and trauma in
native communities.



Supporting youth as they transition into adulthood.
If you would like to know more about our program, please contact us!
Margo Wahpekeche

Linda Gouge

Grant Coordinator
405-701-7995

Grant Project Director
405-701-7989

“This flyer was developed under a grant number SM080181 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies, and opinions
expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.”

CULTURAL PRESERVATION
Year 2020 has been busy for the Cultural Preservation Department. Following
is a summary of the departmental programs most recent activities:

Youth Outreach.
The Cultural Preservation staff has met
with several area schools, like staff
members from the Norman Public Schools
Indian Education, to discuss partnerships
meant to provide historical education
about Shawnee culture and its people.
From February 3rd through the 13th, the
library partnered with the Shawnee Early
Childhood Center to host story time and
fry bread sampling! Our librarian, Ms.
Casey Wilson, read students “Fry bread- A
Native American Family Story” by Kevin
Noble Maillard. Students were then served
a piece of fry bread to try. The following
week the children were read “The Great
Ball Game” by Joseph Bruchac. Students
were then shown a pair of ball sticks and
balls. This partnership has allowed for
other area schools and centers to reach out
to our department for similar events.
Library.
We are excited to announce that we have
received a Library Enhancement Grant!
This grant will aid in the development
of the library to better serve the tribal
community. On February 6th, a cultural
preservation staff member attended a
meeting in Washington D.C. where grant
recipients presented the progress of their
projects.
Please come in and visit the library. We
have a wide variety of resources available
for checkout, and many magazines,
newspapers and journals for your reading
leisure. We look forward to serving your
informational needs!
Gift Shop.
The Gift Shop continues to make progress
in sales and new inventory. In order to
make room for new spring inventory,
we are having a 30% sale on Pendleton
Accessory Items! Also, we have a 30% sale
on our Women’s Minnetonka Kilty shoes.
If you haven’t been in our store recently,
please stop by either location and have a
look at our merchandise. Our Shawnee
gift shop is located at the complex in the
Cultural Preservation building. Our Little
Axe Gift Shop is located in the lobby of
the Little Axe Health Center.
Also, we would like to announce our new
hours for the gift shop located at the Little
Axe Health Center. It is now open on
Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. and every other Friday from 8 a.m.
to 12 p.m.

THPO.
Our THPO Program continues to make
great strides and advancements. Section
106 projects have been steadily coming
in and will increase as the spring season
approaches. Since the beginning of the
year, the THPO officer has been busy taking
part in monthly/quarterly teleconference
calls with Federal Agencies such as the
Texas Department of Transportation, the
Tennessee Valley Authority, the National
Park Service, and FEMA. She has also
taken part in teleconference calls as it
concerns reviewing master participation/
programmatic agreements with the
National Park Service and FEMA.
FCC/TCNS.
The incoming workflow of new and
modified telecommunications projects has
been steady for the TCNS program. The
THPO Specialist has been busy reviewing,
researching and given recommendations
to the telecommunications industry. From
the beginning of the year to date, she has
received 109 new telecommunications
facility projects for review from 16
different consulting companies in 11 areas
of interests/states.
In conjunction with receiving projects,
the THPO specialist has reviewed,
researched and gave recommendation for
the clearance of 91 telecommunications
projects. These 91 projects were cleared in
conjunction with 14 different consulting
companies in 10 areas of interests/states.
Other Activities.
The Cultural Preservation staff is
diligently working on creating a schedule
of upcoming cultural classes/workshops.
So please be on the lookout for a Save
the Date flyer and information of planned
events/classes/workshops.
Your concerns are important to us. We
thank you for the continued support of
our department as we continue to make
changes to our programs, in order to
provide the best service to our Tribal
community. My door is always open so
please feel free to stop by or contact me,
Carol Butler, at 405-275-4030 ext. 6245
or cbutler@astribe.com.

You’re invited to our annual Open House public event!
Thursday, April 9th, 2020
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Building Blocks III
16051 Little Axe Drive
Norman, OK 73026
(405) 360-2710
FREE REFRESHMENTS
BOOK FAIR

FUN GAMES

FACE PAINTING
BOUNCEHOUSE

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Alford, Terry Wayne
Allen, Vanessa Olivia
Anania, Salvatore Westbrook
Anderson, Steven Brian
Annis, Loraine Pearl
Applegate, Richard Allen
Araujo, Bearen Demetrio
Armenta, Dakota Joseph
Arms, Bruce Edwin
Arms, Drake Jagger
Augustine, Dezmond Solomon
Barnes, Bralynn Kierra
Barnhill, Rachel Renee
Beaver Jr., Rodney Gene
Bender, Liyahna Kyne
Benish, Tricia Marie
Bernard, Carol Jean
Bettelyoun, Isaac Phillip
Bettelyoun, Taylin Hope
Blanchard II, Larry Dean
Blanchard, Brayden Nicole
Blanchard, Cecily Ann
Blanchard, Izabel Marie
Blanchard, Joe Henry
Blanchard, Kolton Reece
Blanchard, Russell Duane
Blanchard, Solomon Grant
Bowden, Rosada Lynn
Boyer, Alexander Caden
Brady, Dallas Dustin
Brannon, Tkeyah Monique
Brinson, Alexander Armando
Britton, Kara Grace
Brokeshoulder, Ashley M.
Brooks, Amy Louise
Brophy, Eulue Lee Eleyce
Brown, Lydia Don
Brown, Railynn Taylor
Bryce, Jerry Dale
Buckheart, Elysa Victoria
Buckheart, Phillip Cruz
Burk, Harley Lynn
Cahwee, Yvonne Katherine
Camp, Maria Lynn
Carter, Taylor Wade
Casteel, Rhaeanna Corinne
Caudillo, Herman Russell James
Caudillo, James Adam
Clark, Carol Dawn
Coddington, Koryne Shazity
Coddington, Michele Cholena
Cole, Carolyn Mary
Cook, Jonathon David
Cook, Makylea Mae
Coon, Justin Bo
Coon, Waylon Henry-Goliath
Cope, Chelsea Lea
Coriz, Clinton Eric
Coyle, Shannon Christine
Cravens III, John Monroe
Creek, Felix Albert
Cruz, Gregorie Thomas
Cuellar Jr., Leno
Davis, Shawn E.
Day, Linda G.
Day, Rosanna Jolena
Deer, Christopher Jerome
Deer, Makiyah Kaylind Anora
Denson, Hilda Mae
Eckiwardy, Alano Ezekiel
Edgin, Laura Marie
Ellis, Andrew
Ellis, Leann Dee
Ellis, Mark Russell
Ellis, Renee June
Elsloo, Kasia Lee
England, Adam Joe
Fenner, Alannah Benae
Ferree, Sierra N
Fife, Zachariah Everett
Fontenot, Teddy Lynn
Foreman, Henry Jake
Foreman, La Donna Rochelle
Foreman, Merrilee
Foster, Gabriel Lee
Fraley, Christina Sue

Birthdays

Frazier, Andee Danielle
French, Jeffrey Martin
Fuller, Rhealee Grace
Garretson, Leslie Carol
Garretson, Tanisha Marie
Gibson, Charles Arthur
Gibson, Dylan Scott
Gibson, Isaac Dean
Gibson, Jaylan Chaunce
Gibson, Johnathan Caine
Gibson, Joshua Lee
Gibson, Phillip Craig
Gibson, Toney Ellise
Glazebrook, Stephanie Rae
Graham, Logan Faith
Grass, Ayson
Grass, Gavin John
Gravel, Robin Renee
Graves, Casey James
Greeley, Willow Maria Grace
Grover, Michelle Renee`
Hall, Elizabeth Lynn
Hall, Kayla Collette
Hargis, Faith Marie
Harjo, Jacob Lee
Harjo, Jimmie Dean
Harjo, Sammy
Harjo, Shirley Ann
Harjo, Zerek Bishop
Harp, Emily Sue
Haskins, Michael Truett
Herrera Jr., Rudy
Herrera, Richard John
Hilderbrand, Derek Mitchell
Hood, Richard Foster
Hood, Ross Damon
Hooper, Michael Shayne
Hubble-Kirschner, Skylur Nacole
Hunt, Lyndon Brandon
Ibarra, Rosalee Brianna Lizzet
Irvin, Catherine Ann
Isaac-Robbins, Shirley Jean
Isaacs, Leann Vachon
Johndrow-Boston, Mark Joseph
Johnson Jr., Hubert Dana
Johnson Jr., Walter Mack
Johnson, Alexis Lynn
Johnson, John Daniel
Johnson, John Pershing
Johnson, Leam Edwin
Johnson, Pamela
Johnson, Shirley Renee
Johnson, Skylar Wind Dancer
Jones, Dennis Roy
Judkins, Charles Gary
Kaniatobe, Tiffany Paige
Ketakea, Georgia Kay
Ketakea, Kayla Marie
Khalil, Maryam Anisah
Khalil-Quraishi, Sumiyah
Khan, Keyania Shaneil
Kickapoo, Collins Kristopher
Kilmer, Houston Colt
Kirschner, Tony William
Kisor, Alexzander Jordan
Landrum, Avery Lynn
Lasenberry, Whitley Sue Mae
Leach, Melissa Louise
Leatherman, Maximus Phillip
Florentino Antonio
Ledezma II, Roberto Bernal
Lee, Catherine Stacey
Lemon, Toni Marie
Lewis, Destiny Paige
Lewis, Katlyn Hope Cooksey
Lewis, Quinton DeWayne
Lindsay, Lila
Little Axe, Dennis Robert
Little Axe, Skye Keenan Patrick
Little Charley, Gary Dean
Little Creek, Levi Kelly
Little Jim Jr., Webster
Little, Benjamin Ray
Little, Keith David
Little, Marysa Fay
Little, Micco David
Littlebear, Kensley Sue
Littlebear, Trinedad Adam

Littlecreek, Jade Marie
Littlecreek, Jeremiah James
Littlecreek, Sadie Rachelle
Logan, Priscilla Ann
Longhorn, Bradley Lucky
Longhorn, Tommy Dale
Longhorn, Vaun Marie
Longman Jr., Clyde Bennie
Longman, Michael Ray
Loving, Mckinley Grace
Lowe, Dominic Lee
Lowe, Victor Shane
Mack Jr., Thomas James
MacK, Kameron Wayne
MacK, Ryan Dale
Mahtapene, Charlie Renee
Masquas, Taylor Daine
Masquat, Cameron Isaiah
Masquat, Nathaniel Gage
Maxwell, Kimber Leigh
Mayo, Michelle Marie
McBride, Taylor Iralee
McBroom, Ashley Denise
McBroom, Michelle Leigh
McCray, Ashley Nicole
McDoulett, Karen Susan
McGonigal, Peter Roygan Hodge
McGrew, Zearec Alexzander
McGuire, Kasi Lynn
McIntosh, Retha Ann
McKinney, Mahnee Zuri
McLovin, Alexander Charles
McMillen, Destenie DeAnne
McPherson, Maiden Ashlee
Kaylynnn
Megehee, Alicia Kaye
Merrell, Jason Andre
Miller, Louis-Renee Sarah
Miller, Patrick Michael
Miller, Redena Kay
Miner, Matthew Carl
Mohawk, Billye-Jo Ryleigh
Montgomery Jr., Wendall Len
Moore, Joseph Dakota
Moore, Patricia Naomi
Morgan, Katie Lynne
Morton Jr., Jeremiah James
Morton, Hannah Raine
Nakamoto, Lisa Marie
Nelson, Linda June
Nuckolls, Larry Wayne
Oney, Mattison Marie
Ongaco, Ariana D. Wilson
Onzahwah, Leroy Galin
Ozeretny, Gary Lee
Panther IV, William
Panther, Ashlynn Nevaeh
Panther, Cyerra Lynn
Patten, Sherri Louise
Pease, Xailey May
Peetoom, Alexander R S
Pickering, Gertrude Bernice
Powell, Terry Shane
Price, Judith Ann
Puckitt, Steven Ray
Rainey, Katherine Lydia Warrior
Rakestraw, Colton James
Rakestraw, Corbin Lee
Ramirez-Beavers Jr., Ulyesses Biala
Respicio, Lucas Antonio
Rex, Suzzy Jean
Reyes IV, Jose Ysmael
Richard, Eryxon Joe
Richey, Gunner Wayne
Rigney, Sean Librado
Roach, Dustin Michael
Roach, Dylan Lane
Robbins, Joshua Dale
Robinson Jr., Richard Dion
Robison, Jack Alan
Rolette Jr., Larry James
Rolette, Seth Allan James
Ruimveld, Vickey Lynn
Runsabove, Bryant Kent
Russell, Alexee June
Ryan, Ryder Lazaro
Sanchez, James Andrew
Scott, Denise Renee
Self, April Jennell
Self, Sheila Ann
Sevier, Jennifer Michelle
Sloan, James B.
Sloat, Athenia Kayra
Sloat, Jeremy Clay
Smith, Courtni Renee

March 2020

Smith, Daleana Lee
Snake, Steven Ray
Soap Jr., Roger Eugene
Spoon, Alexander Jacob
Spoon, Dasiya Vernice
Spoon, Elijah Gage
Spoon, Gracelynn Faith
Spoon, Isabella Lorraine
Spoon, John Allen
Spoon, Robby Wayne
Spoon, Sherrie Dawn
Spriggs, Dakota Paul
Squire, Jerry Wayne
Starr, Jesse Lloyd
Starr, Lawrence Mitchell
Stephens, Aubriana Nichole
Steves, Adam James
Stinger, Heather Ann
Stone, Taylor Cheyenne
Stout, Marita Rose
Straight, Lelah Gale
Stryker, Vikki Dawn
Stuckey, Zoee Ellori
Sutton, Mason Riley
Sutton, Virginia Lee
Swaggerty, Heather Lacharlotte
Switch, Faye Ramona
Switch, Redonna Lynn
Tahah, Everett Wade
Takacs, Zachary Allen
Tapia, Dakotah Cruz
Taryole, Newman Ryan
Taryole, Sydney Alixandra
Tascier, Matthew Isaiah
Taylor, Aaden John
Taylor, Lafonda Raye
Taylor, Scott Alan
Thapa, Sonya Shree
Thompson, Billie Gean
Thompson, Brandee Ian
Thornhill, Nathaniel Weston
Thorpe, Kimberly Clarice
Thorpe, Mary Elizabeth
Tiger, Anthony Michael Gene
Tiger, Donna Jean
Tiger, James Scott
Tiger, Raymond Gary
Tiger, Sage Rowan Dibble
Toca, Kelly Amanda
Tucker, Brian O’Neal
Tucker, Keely Marie
Turner, Monica Francesca
Turner, Terry Michael
Vanliew, Naomi Maye
Vasquez, Elijah Cristobal
Villalobos, Lena Lou
Walker, Morgan Baylee
Walker, Vera Nadine
Wallace, Christopher James
Walley, Aubree Michelle
Walley, Brian Jeffrey
Warrior Bittle, Mona Jean
Warrior, Shawna Kogee
Watkins, Melysha Raven
Watson Jr., Theodore Randall
Watson, Bryeanna Renee Louise
Watson, Martha Ruth
Wenholm, Jody Dawn
Werth, Luke Jake
Wesley Jr., Daniel Kenneth
Westberry, Casey LyDale
Westberry, Hayley Morgan
White Thunder, Shelsie Mae
White, Calvin Lee
White, Raelynn
Williams, Bryce Cameron
Williams, Cody Grant
Williams, Johni Kaleen
Williams, Kayce Brylin
Williams, Mark Henry
Williams, Matthew James
Williams, Taree Renea
Wilson, Annette Ponkilla
Wilson, Mitchell James Wayne
Winter, Warren Patrick
Witt, Adam Wayne
Wolf, Bryne Andrew
Wolfe, Leonard Wayne
Woods, Kathy Lynn
Wright, Tasha Laquinta Suzanna
Wyatt, William David
Yandell, Steven Joseph
Yates, Kylie Ann
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CHELLE FOREMAN
(mean lady)
Love ya
AUNT RHONDA
AND LYNNLEI

Sherrie,
Happy Birthday to
my QUITE, AMAZING
WONDERFUL
LITTLE SISTER!!

You Look AWESOME
in Yellow!! LOL

A Big Happy Happy
Birthday to my Amazing
Daughter
Sherrie Dawn Spoon

I love you bunches,
sweetie
MOM

Happy Birthday Vikki Dawn
Hope it’s a wonderful one!!
Enjoy your Day!!
XOXO Sherrie Dawn

Whitney
Huckaby
Kara Lowe
Makenzie
Alford
Greg Nail

Lots of
Love.
G-Low

Dena Marie
Spybuck

I love you,
Sadie

MOMHappiest of your
last year in the

40’s!!

You’re such an Amazing
Mom to us all.

So glad to have
you as our MOM
XOXOXO
Love - Joplin &
Jiliyan & Justin

Oklahoma Department
of Rehabilitation Services

A
belated
birthday
wish to

A BIG
BELATED
WISH
to My
Brother

Garland
Charles
Spybuck
I love you,
Your Sis
Sadie

Did You Know ...

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

Any name changes that may occur
(i.e. marriage, divorce, etc.) need to be
updated through enrollment, BEFORE
any new registrations or renewals can be
processed.

VOTE
MARCH 21st

Little Axe Resource Center
1970 156th Ave NE • Norman, OK
AST Health Multipurpose Building - Tribal Complex
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. • Shawnee, OK

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

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE.......................................

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

Police, Fire, Ambulance
State of Oklahoma

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

Absentee Shawnee

TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGER............................ 405-740-1562 (Cell)

Absentee Shawnee

SHERIFF..................................................................... .405-273-1727

Pottawatomie County

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

Shawnee
Shawnee
Pottawatomie County

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

Cleveland County
Norman
Cleveland County

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

Report Power Outage
Power Outage
State of Oklahoma
Road Conditions

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

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A4d066450fdf93d5f. Public record. Not legal advice.