Vol. 25. No. 6

Vol. 25. No. 6

June 2010

May 2010

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Executive Committee

George Blanchard

Governor

Dan Little Axe Sr.

Lt.Governor

Treasurer’s Report

Joint Venture

I hope each of you had the chance to read

the Joint Venture article in April Newsletter.

Whether you approve or disapprove of the

joint venture project here are some hard

truthful facts we all need to understand. If

you have questions about any of these statement please call me or Belinda Collins at

405-275-4030. Or call the AG’s office at the

same number. We can answer your questions from the legal and financial perspective

about the joint venture.

The Joint Venture is funded by a loan from

BancFirst. BancFirst would not have approved this loan of $26,000,000 if they

did not know and believe that the ASTribe

could repay this loan. This loan was based

on actual facts/figure of our estimated third

party revenue from the Health Department.

Bank people do not make loans without thoroughly checking the financial back ground

of the company/business they are loaning

to. BancFirst will retain 10% of the debt.

The remaining 90% of the debt will be sold

to investors in the form of 100% guarantee

Certificates of Participation by Wells Nelson

Banking Investment Company. These bonds

are rated AAA by Fitch; just this month. The

bonds will be sold by the end of May. The

Department of Interior (DOI) will guarantee

90% of this loan of $26,000,000. If for some

reason the ASTribe defaults on this loan, DOI

will pay repay 90% of the loan. A business

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Michelle Lopez

Secretary

Anita Chisholm

Treasurer

plan is in place and that shows the Health

Department will have the necessary funds to

make the two semi-annual interest payments

each year and the one annual principal payment of approximately $1,900,000 a year.

Third Party revenue projection for 2009 was

$1,800,000; the year ended with actual collections of $2,200,000. Estimated revenue

for 2010 is $2.5; and for 2011 is $3.0. Thus,

the Third Party revenue will be sufficient to

retire the loan debt. Third party revenues are

projected to increase the following amounts

for the years of: 2012 $3.2 million; 2013 $3.5

million; 2014 $3.7 million; and for 2015 $3.9

million. You can see it is projected that the

Health Department thirds party revenues

will be more than sufficient to pay this loan

back. During the past three years, health

programs have built up a reserve of Third

Party revenues to support this loan and 2010

and 2011 estimated revenues will be more

than enough to cover the loan payments.

At completion of the new clinic, the tribe’s

health compact dollars will increase by

approximately $13,000,000 for a total

of $22,000,000. Currently, the tribe’s

health compact dollars are approximately

$9,000,000 (I say approximately because

throughout the year additional funds are

sometime allocated). You can easily see

that the new clinic will create jobs and more

services. Not to mention the added business

to the current businesses in the Little Axe

community and potential for new businesses

due to the increased employment in the area.

When the new clinic opens and Health

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Alecia Onzahwah

Representative

programs are giving more services it will

simultaneously create more Third Party Revenues, which will allow for the $26,000,000

loan to be repaid sooner. The Third Party

Revenue created by health dollars, can only

be used to support health programs thus, it

will be used to build the new clinic.

Why were two boards set up? The Absentee

Shawnee Tribal healthcare Authority, Inc is

a non-profit corporation created under the

Corporate Code of the AST. The purpose

of this corp. is to manage and oversee the

health care operation of the SHAWNEE

CLINIC in order to provide an additional

layer of Liability protection to the Tribe. The

second board is called Li-Si-Wi-Nwi Health,

Inc., a for-profit corporation to manage

and oversee the operations of the LITTLE

AXE CLINIC AND NEW CLINIC. Each of

these corporations requires a separate

board. Because of the health expertise of

the board members both boards are served

by the same people. It was necessary to

form Li-Si-Wi-Nwi, Health, Inc., so that the

tribe could access Oklahoma State Tax

Credits. The tax credits could be as much

as $5,760,000 and Li-Si-Wi-Nwi, Health, Inc.

will get $2,880,000. These amounts can be

used for the following activities: (building expense, loan closing fees, etc.). Each board

has people serving who have a great deal

of health expertise. Each board member

has their personal reputation to up hold and

will do their very best to ensure the boards

operation efficiently and effectively with the

utmost degree of professionalism.

The Tribe is not operating in a deficit. We

are holding our own. We do not have ad

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ditional monies to pay per cap. If anyone

promises you per cap money to get your

vote don’t believe it. Let’s pretend and say

the tribe paid every member of the tribe

just $200 each for a per cap payment that

would mean the tribe would have to pay out

some $600,000 dollars. The tribe does not

have additional monies to do that. It can’t

happen. Don’t believe it! These are empty

promises. Some people will do anything and

promise anything even when it isn’t true. I

do believe the AST will be able to make per

cap payments to all the tribal members in five

years or so from now; if we continue in the

positive direction we are currently headed

in. It is my hope that we will have passed

the current crisis and will have funding for

the basic programs of our tribe.

The tribe does have investment which

amount to the approximately $(1,023,000)

of which the majority are health program

funds. These investments are with Redstone

Investments. Our broker, Mike Kelley, meets

with the Controller and Treasurer and Investment Committee monthly to monitor these

investments to ensure the best possible

growth of the funds. Because of the national

economy investments are slowly growing. If

you want a copy of this information let me

know.

TEC, Inc Board

This is my response to the action that was

taken during the General Council meeting

on April 17, 2010 to dissolve the TEC, Inc.

board. This response also covers the Special

meeting on April 21 where the Governor and

Lt. Governor ask for this vote of disbandment

of the TEC, Inc. Board.

My objections to both of these actions are:

1) Both the Governor and Lt. Governor failed

to present their plan to dissolve TEC, Inc.

board to the Secretary, the Treasurer and

the Representative prior to both dates. 2)

This proposed action was never discussed

to see what the pros and cons of what would

happen to the tribe if such action occurred.

4) No research and or studies were done

to consider what all the legal and financial

ramifications to the tribe would be if this

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action actually occurred. 5) As of this date

no business plan is in place. This process

could take months and who would manage

the casino in the interim. A business plan

should always be considered and thought out

carefully before such an important decision

takes place. 6) We have the public, the tribal

members, venders, National Indian Gaming,

financial people etc. to think about in terms

of what type of picture would be portrayed

in terms of the tribe’s stability.

It is not my desire to be disrespectful to

anyone and especially our tribal members.

But it is my duty to check into all decisions

that could ultimately have a great financial

burden to the tribe.

Here are the financial questions you need to

consider for yourself before voting to dissolve

the TEC, Inc. Board.

1) First and most important: what is the

business plan for running the casino? We understand that of 5/13/10 there is no business

plan in place at this time. If the Governor and

Lt. Governor have a business plan the rest

of the EC has not seen it. This plan should

have been discussed by all EC members and

approved and put in place months ago. We

all should have been working on it. You don’t

start a business plan while you are trying to

disband an organizational structure. You

think ahead and plan so that all aspects run

smoothly and efficiently and meet projected

deadlines for accomplishment.

2) Who will hold the liquor license for the

casino if the TEC, Inc. is dissolved? In

order to sell alcoholic beverages, we need

some entity or someone to the hold the

liquor license. If we cannot sell liquor, then

we lose that piece of the customer base that

go to gamble and who like to drink while

gambling. The Casino and ultimately the

tribe would lose that income. A liquor license

is not something that is easy to get. Who

will be responsible financially for this liquor

licenses? Will all the EC members need

to have liquor licenses? Will the new EC

members want to apply for a liquor license?

Who will be responsible for lawsuits that

could follow from having a liquor license?

Will each EC member be responsible?

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3) Any legal actions/law suits such

as the Dram shop Case, against

Thunderbird, if we disband TEC, Inc.

We would lose the protective veil and

therefore any legal actions against

the Casino would come directly after

the tribal assets. They cannot touch

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe while

the TEC, Inc. is in place. If we lose

that protective veil basically the sky

could be the limit for potential money

loss. The tribe does have not that

type of assets in place to pay millions of dollars if someone won a

lawsuit against the tribe. Who will

pay for this? Why weren’t all these

important questions discussed and

answer before bringing this issue of

disbandment to the general tribal

council meeting?

4) All the EC members will need

to have a gaming license. This is

a requirement by NIGC. Currently

all the EC have a gaming licenses

except for the Lt. Governor. Will the

new EC members be willing to apply

for a gaming license?

5) NIGC (National Indian Gaming

Commission) what will their view on

this be? The tribe currently has oversight over the Gaming Commission.

Will there be a conflict if the EC become managers/total oversight over

the Casino as well? Yes, a conflict

would exist. This can’t be done.

6) The tribe currently regulates the

Gaming Commission. Someone

suggested that the Gaming Commission run the Casino. This is not

possible. It is against NIGC rules to

do that. The EC had a discussion

with the Gaming Commission recently (Gov., Secretary, Representative and Treasurer) and the Gaming

Commission felt that the tribe needs

the TEC, Inc. and/or some business

entity in place to provide that legal

protection from law suits.

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7) All these important questions/

concerns need to be discussed with

many different people in attendance

in the same room talking about

these issues and more (EC, Gaming

Commissioners, Gaming Director,

Casino managers, Attorney General–to name a few) to make sure the

decisions to disband the TEC, Inc.

Board is in the best interest for the

tribe. We should not make decisions

based on personal vendettas against

former EC members or employees.

8)It is my understanding that EC has

the authority to name people to the

TEC,Inc. board. The EC also has

the opportunity to meet monthly with

the TEC, Inc. board and give input to

the business at hand. It is also my

understanding that the current members on the TEC, Inc. board were all

appointed by the EC. The current

EC members on the board were appointed to ensure the stability of the

board. Those EC members should

rotate off the board in the next year

or so. I believe we should have at

least one EC member on the TEC,

Inc. board at all times. This way

we can be assured that information

about the business of TEC, Inc. does

get back to the EC members. The

EC and the TEC, Inc board should

be a cooperative effort between the

two entities.

General

All decisions that relate to AST

tribal government should be based

on good sound organizational and

business principles. There should

no place in those decisions made on

personal vendettas, personal hatred

of board members and employees

whether this be staff or EC members.

Personal agendas need to stay out

of the business decisions of this

tribe. Good leadership (men and

women who are EC members) who

know and understand the principles

of organizational structure, policies

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and procedures and protocol, will

utilize the tools provide for them.

When EC members know and understand the importance of doing

the right thing no matter what then

this tribe would have true and good

leadership.

In any organization you have the

good times and the bad ones. I think

that both times make you grow as

an individual. I think that a person

should appreciate the good in any

individual. I feel I have done that with

all the EC members current and past

that I have worked with. None of

the EC members are perfect; we all

make mistakes and could do better.

If the current EC members and the

new ones that are coming in would

commit themselves to promote cooperation, communication, time and

effort to the tribe the new EC could

be a dynamic group. I hope they do.

They need to set aside their personal

agendas and set forth a good positive agenda for the tribe.

All in all I have really enjoyed my

tenure as the Treasurer of the tribe

from July 08 to June 10. My main

goal for the past two years was to

see the Finance Department become a top notch department with

all accounts reconciled and up to

date. That goal has been completed

at 100% and more. This occurred

because of all the fine hard working employees in that department.

Thank you, Finance Department. A

second goal was to revamp the administrative manual which has been

done but still needs to be completed.

Changes have been made accordingly over the past two years. We did

start the revision of the Constitution.

The committee has come a long way

and still will have way to go. Many

other changes have occurred due

to the fact that the ASTribe have

many outstanding hard working and

committed individuals who want the

best for the tribe. I certainly salute

them all. I shall continue to attend

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general tribal meetings and voice my

opinions. It has been my privilege to

work for the tribe. I pray for our tribe

to have good financial managers,

outstanding and educated leaders

who know how to plan for the future,

manage people and promote open

and thoughtful cooperation among

the EC and all others. Expect the

best, pray for the best and some of

you younger generation AST men

and women who have these qualifications plan to run for office. Help us

be better. We need your presence.

Thank you and God bless all of you.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

JUNE 2010

The Finance office continues in keeping

the day to day activities flowing efficiently

and effectively through communication between the Finance office and Programs. In

working together, we have found the most

time effective and cost effective processes

for transacting business. Thanks to the

Executive Committee and all the programs

for their support and understanding in the

Finance Department’s continued efforts to

stay caught up.

Our 2009 Audit is in the final stages of

completion. The expected completion date

was April 30, 2010 and there were a few

unexpected hurdles that had to be addressed

causing a short delay in the completion. We

will include an informative MD&A (Management Discussion and Analysis) report with

the 2009 Audit; which is a brief review of

the Audit and explanation of the audit. Accounting continues to stay caught up and

Financials are being completed Quarterly

and being reported to the Department of

Interior – March 31, 2010 1st Quarter 2010

reports were submitted on May 2, 2010.

Once the 2009 Audit is completed we will

begin the Indirect Cost Proposal for 2011. It

is imperative the accounting / bookkeeping

be caught up and continues to stay caught

up so that audits go smoothly. Audits affect

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May 2010

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100%

$842,035.10

$262,686.85

$310,767.14

$190,170.75

NOTE:

$78,410.36

TOTAL COLLECTIONS

0.17%

$1,430.00

$135.00

$217.50

$795.00

Miscellaneous

$282.50

$77,615.36

$189,888.25

$310,549.64

$262,551.85

$840,605.10

3.53%

79.35%

4.71%

1.28%

5.65%

5.31%

$29,746.99

$668,187.00

$39,665.54

$10,736.13

$47,596.15

$44,673.29

$8,710.79

$205,410.00

$13,023.30

$3,993.27

$12,220.72

$19,193.77

$7,875.54

$266,645.00

$7,956.42

$3,983.15

$13,902.50

$10,187.03

TOTAL TAXES

TAX

CATEGORY

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

Thank you,

Belinda Collins, Controller

$6,733.05

$144,551.00

$8,094.39

$1,422.00

$13,795.32

$15,292.49

MARCH

If you have any questions or needs, please

call 405-275-4030 ext 162 and I will be glad

to assist you in any way I can.

$6,427.61

$51,581.00

$10,591.43

$1,337.71

$7,677.61

$0.00

FY-2010

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

(thru 4/30/2010)

YEAR-TO-DATE

APRIL

TOTAL

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Finance

Department has a very hard working group

of people and it is an honor to work with them

and at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. This

department would like, again, to extend a

special thanks and note of appreciation to

the Executive Committee for providing the

tools, resources and support to enable the

finance staff to accomplish what has been

accomplished. A special thanks and note

of appreciation to Program Managers and

employees of the Tribe for their assistance

and dedication in our group effort toward

accomplishing our goal. Now that we are

caught up, we are dedicated to continue our

efforts in this direction.

Sales (6%)

Gaming % of free cash

Employee (1%)

Severance (8%)

Motor Vehicle

Tobacco Refund

% OF

COLLECTIONS

the ability to submit indirect cost proposals

which affects grants. We expect the audit

to be completed by the end of May so that

we can prepare the indirect cost proposal;

which is due by June 2010.

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The following are Resolutions passed

March 29, 2010 thru April 21, 2010

EXECUTIVE RESOLUTIONS:

E-AS-10-25

03/29/10

Approves the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of

Indians of Oklahoma to apply for the Broadband Infrastructure Program Grant. Vote:

Lt Governor: Yes; Secretary: Yes; Treasurer:

Absent; Representative: Yes

E-AS-10-26

03/29/10

Approves the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of

Indians of Oklahoma entering into negotiations with Airosurf to provide services in

accordance with the Broadband Infrastructure Program Grant; provided that the final

contract approval will be contingent upon

the grant being awarded to the Tribe. Vote:

Lt Governor: Yes; Secretary: Yes; Treasurer:

Absent; Representative: Yes

E-AS-10-27

03/29/10

E-AS-10-30

04/21/10

Authorizes the request to the Bureau of Indian Affairs that the funds in the total amount

presently in the estate accounts of Walter

Shawnee and Eva Shawnee be returned

to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe for use in

education, health, economic, and related

programs which will benefit the entire tribe.

Vote: Lt Governor: Yes; Secretary: Yes;

Treasurer: Yes; Representative: Yes

E-AS-10-31

04/21/10

Authorizes the request to the Bureau of Indian Affairs that the funds in the total amount

presently in the estate account in the name of

Ollie Shawnee be returned to the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe for use in education, health,

economic, and related programs which will

benefit the entire tribe. Vote: Lt Governor:

Yes; Secretary: Yes; Treasurer: Yes; Representative: Yes

E-AS-10-32

04/21/10

Approves the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of

Indians of Oklahoma to apply for the Family

Violence Prevention Grant. Vote: Lt Governor: Yes; Secretary: Yes; Treasurer: Absent;

Representative: Yes

Accepts Michael Brooks White, Caitlyn

Rose White and Brooklyn Dee White as

enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma as of the date

of this resolution. Vote: Lt Governor: Yes;

Secretary: Yes; Treasurer: Yes; Representative: Yes

E-AS-10-28

E-AS-10-33

03/29/10

04/21/10

Approves the service agreement between

the Tribe and International Conference

Group, LLC, and authorizing the Governor or

his designee to sign the service agreement,

effective immediately. Vote: Lt Governor:

Yes; Secretary: Yes; Treasurer: Absent;

Representative: Abstain

Grants voluntary relinquishment of membership of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of

Indians of Oklahoma to Albert Creek, Sr.

provided that he is accepted into the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. Vote:

Lt Governor: Yes; Secretary: Yes; Treasurer:

Yes; Representative: Yes

E-AS-10-29

E-AS-10-34

04/06/10

Directs the Attorney General’s Office to

utilize the services of a Special Prosecutor

for the purpose of handling conflicts as to

the civil or criminal prosecution of Executive

Committee members for violations whether

they be civil or criminal in nature, effective

immediately. Vote: Lt Governor: Yes; Secretary: Yes; Treasurer: Yes; Representative:

Yes

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Election in regard to this amendment. Vote:

Lt Governor: Yes; Secretary: Yes; Treasurer:

Yes; Representative: Yes

E-AS-10-35

04/21/10

Authorizes and approves the change in

Providers for the 401(k) Plan from Merrill

Lynch to Nationwide Retirement Plans.

Vote: Lt Governor: Abstain; Secretary: Yes;

Treasurer: Yes; Representative: Yes

E-AS-10-36

04/21/10

Authorizes and approves the proposal with

Bledsoe & Associates, P.L.L.C. to complete

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe 2010, 2011,

and 2012 Annual Audits as attached in “Exhibit A”. Vote: Lt Governor: No; Secretary:

Yes; Treasurer: Yes; Representative: Yes

E-AS-10-37

04/21/10

Authorizing the requirement that all persons who are employed or shall become

employed with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe

of Oklahoma....shall be required to complete

a form of consent to the Civil Regulatory Jurisdiction of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe....

Vote: Lt Governor: Yes; Secretary: Yes;

Treasurer: Yes; Representative: Yes

LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTIONS:

L-AS-10-14

04/21/10

Amends the Civil Procedure Code, Section

4 Civil Jurisdiction, effective immediately.

Vote: Lt Governor: Yes; Secretary: Yes;

Treasurer: Yes; Representative: Yes

04/21/10

Approves an amendment to the Constitution

of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

to amend Article III-Membership, Section 1

(b) to read; “All individuals with at least oneeighth degree of Absentee Shawnee blood”

and pursuant to Article VI –Elections, Section

(f) Constitutional Amendment and Article XII

– Amendments, the Tribe requests that the

Bureau of Indian Affairs conduct a Secretarial

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The following candidates will proceed

to the Run Off Election to be held on

June 19, 2010

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Scott Miller

Kathy Deere

Representative

Jeff Gibson

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Candidate

Letter

Jeff Gibson

MAY:

Tribal members, family, and friends....thank you for the opportunity to allow us to run in our tribal

election.

We didn’t have the chance to get out and visit anyone before the primary, but since the primary

election we have had tribal members all over the state who have given us their thoughts on different issues...and we have listened with an open mind. It’s time now that we go out and visit all of

you we can, so you can give us your personal opinion on what you think about the tribe...

Both Jeff and I believe the tribe as a whole is ready to move forward leave the past behind... Now

is the time to build the casinos, and to explore other business ventures that will financially benefit

the tribe.

If you would like to talk to one or both of us, give us a call we will gladly stop by...looking forward

to talking to you before the election...thanks

Isaac Gibson Jr.

Jeff Gibson

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AST Lieutenant Gov

AST Tribal Representative

405-596-7129

405-476-1562

JUNE:

Due to the recent tornados, we have devoted an enormous amount of our time working with the

tornado damage in the Little Axe area and were not able to write a report for this month. However,

both Jeff and I strongly encourage all of you to vote Saturday, June 19th.....thanks

VOTE JUNE 19th ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL ELECTION

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Candidate

Ho wa se li si mi mo gi ke li ko

te yi ke wi

I hope everyone is safe and

without injury after the recent

Scott Miller

storms that passed through

areas where Tribal Citizens live.

It is my sincerest hopes that everyone who may have

suffered damage, property loss, or injury will recover

stronger than before. Commendation should be given to

the individuals who were quick to act in gather resources

for food, shelter, and other vital needs immediately after

the storms.

The run-off election is fast approaching and it one of the

most crucial in our Tribe’s history. This election could

be the difference between progress and growth or a slip

back in time. It is sad to see that one election could determine the fate of out Tribe, especially in today’s world.

As a candidate for Treasurer, I would like to take this opportunity to briefly mention three immediate goals I have

in order to come out of our economic slump;

Business development and implementation

Career opportunities for Tribal Citizens

Generating additional tax revenue and other forms of

revenue for the Tribe

Without these, our Tribe will maintain its current status

quo of just getting by.

If elected, I will immediately work hard to reach these

goals to turn our Tribal economy around. It will not be

easy, but I am up to the challenge of continuing to improve our financial status. I believe our Tribe has many

opportunities ahead of us, but we must not be afraid to

take chances to improve.

Several programs within our Tribe heavily depend on

Tribal tax revenue for funding. It is important to increase tax revenue and create supplemental revenue

sources to insure the existence of the tax revenue base

programs and provide an opportunity to expand services. To create supplemental income, we must quickly

develop and implement businesses on lands the Tribe

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owns. From retail business to manufacturing to construction, each can provide a long term revenue stream, which

would supplement current Tribal tax revenues. This would

also provide career opportunities for Tribal Citizens who may

be in trade school, graduating college, or effected by the

slow economy.

Along with development and implementation of businesses

is the need for the Tribe to get back into the world of government contracting. Government contracting has its advantages for tribes. Having minority owned businesses, tribes

have the ability to bid and be awarded government contracts

most private sector companies compete for year in and

year out. If planned correctly, government contracting can

become the foundation of Tribal revenues.

As you know Thunderbird Casino is the major source of tax

revenue for our Tribe. It is now very important we open a

second gaming facility to add to the gaming tax revenues

from Thunderbird. We all saw the reality of a natural disaster destroying structures and disrupting lives. Thunderbird

was fortunate to escape the recent tornadoes with minimal

damage, however if Thunderbird would have taken a direct

hit, there is no other substantial tax resource for the Tribe to

rely on.

These are just a few goals and ideas I believe would change

our Tribe for the better. I am proud to be a candidate for

Treasurer and I hope I get the opportunity to help make our

Tribe prosperous.

When choosing candidates for this election, look at who

wants to sincerely progress our Tribe without hidden agendas, ulterior motives or unfinished business. We need

individuals with new ideas and the drive to make our Tribe

successful!

Please do not forget to vote on Saturday June 19th. This

election is very crucial for the progress of our Tribe.

Ne yi wa!

Vote for Scott Miller

Absentee Shawnee Treasurer

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CANDIDATE

LETTER

Kathy Deere

Greeting Fellow Tribal Members,

Hope this letter finds you all safe and thanking the Creator

for mercy and grace!

May 10-16, 2010, has started out with tremendous loss to

some of our tribal members in and around the Little Axe

community. Words cannot express my concern over their

loss of homes, personnel belongings, vehicles, ect: due to

the E-F4 tornados that came to this area and then a few

days later severe thunderstorms with hail anywhere from

marble to softball size causing more damage. We are saddened about he one loss in this community, but thankful that

many more lives were not lost. Our thoughts and prayers

go out to our tribal members, families, and communities affected by these storms.

to see what concerns, issues, complaints, ect. that they see

or have experienced. Many concerns over services that are

not being done, due to lack of money, such as:

* Housing maintenance that does not fall under housing

authority due to trust land issue.

* Need gravel for driveways for many elderly tribal

members.

* Illegal dumping and cleanup needed around tribal

members’ homes.

Health Issues/Concerns:

* Medication delivery or home care visits to elderly.

* Physician concerns at Shawnee Health Facility.

Education/Employment Issues:

* Need more trade/vocational training.

* Need to increase tuition and books assistance for

college students.

* Need counselors and tutors to follow our children and

youth throughout elementary, middle and high school

to help them to stay in school and decide on a career.

* High unemployment for tribal members and that

should not be a problem.

These items listed are just some of the issues, concerns,

and complaints. If we don’t get more revenue and business

ventures established, we are in danger of losing more services for our tribal members. This would affect our children

and future of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. As a candidate

We applaud our Governor & his family, Lt. Governor &

for Treasurer, my goals are to search out viable business

Georgia, Donna Butler, Johnnie Mae Bettleyoun, Meredith

opportunities and fund more grants (there are many greants

Wahpekeche, Betty Watson and family, and many others

available that are not being utilized) that will help establish

whose name I don’t know ( forgive me if I left your name out) our tribe, once again, as one of the top expanding and leadfor giving their time, talents, and tireless voluntary efforts in

ing tribes in Oklahoma, as well as, Nationwide.

helping all the victims by cooking, serving meals, offering

assistance anyway that they can to help every day this past Also, wanted to let you all know I received a plaque and

week. It takes all of us to work together to assist in times of certificate from the Oklahoma Federal Executive Board, as

emergencies and disasters.

“Employee of the Year” representing Tinker Air Force Base.

Runoff election is Saturday, June 19, 2010. Please exercise

your right to vote for candidates of your choice. Make this

the biggest and grandest voting year for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. Our average is only about 200 to 300 plus voters.

These numbers don’t very well represent out eligible voters.

We should have 700 to 1,000 votes each election. Voting is

a privilege and we should teach our young voters that this is

a time that they can participate in electing qualified candidates to represent them in local, state, and nationwide tribal

issues that affect the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

We have been attending various tribal board meetings

to learn about heir issues, policies, and standards these

boards strive to meet. We have been visiting tribal members

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An award banquet was given in honor for all nominees

throughout the state from many different federal offices

throughout the state on May 3, 2010, at the Postal Center in

Norman off HWY 9.

Make your vote count for me as Treasurer of the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe! Thank you.

Blessings to all,

Kathy Deere

email address: shwneturtle56@yahoo.com

cell # 405-816-7874

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in 1817 between the Arkansas

and White Rivers west of a

line running from the mouth

of Point Remove Creek on the

Arkansas River to Chatunga

Mountain on the White River

(near present day Batesville,

Arkansas), the Cherokee

invited the Shawnee to settle

the northern portion of this

grant. Historic accounts also

note Shawnee settlements

along the White River and

other tributaries in northern

Arkansas. In fact, the modern

The Shawnee Room at the Independence Regional Museum in Batesville, day town of Yellville, AR was

Arkansas. The exhibit consisted of reconstructed scenes of daily life in a originally called ShawneeShawnee village. This exhibit was set up around 1997.

town. By 1832, the occupants

Shawnees return to

of the river there was an In- of the varied Shawnee settleArkansas

dian settlement, specifically ments had dispersed.

Tribal Historic Preservation a Shawnee Indian settlement.

Office

According to some accounts, Besides the written accounts

Jacob Wolf initially lived in of Shawnee settlement in

In April we had an opportunity the Shawnee settlement and Arkansas, today there is no

to begin participation on a made his living as a black- standing structure that is

National Park Service (NPS) smith. It was through his evidence of our previous presSpecial Resource Study team burgeoning trade with the ence there. During a public

to begin evaluation on the Shawnees and other tribes in meeting regarding the Wolf

Jacob Wolf House in Norfork, the area that his business first House in the town of Norfork

Arkansas. The evaluation began to flourish and prosper. (about 3x the size of Pink)

several local residents exand study process includes,

among other things, research- Beginning in the late 1770s pressed their interest in seeing the property and gathering many Shawnees began to ing more participation from

the public’s feedback which settle east of the Mississippi the “Indians” if Wolf House

can take upwards of two River which was claimed by meets the criteria to become

years. So who is Jacob Wolf the government of Spain. an NPS unit. Whether the

and what does he have to do In 1793 they were granted Wolf House will be under

with the Shawnees?

a tract of land by Spain’s the arm of the NPS remains

Government. At this time the to be seen but hopefully the

Jacob Wolf rose to promi- Mississippi River served as a memory of the Shawnees in

nence in Arkansas Territory boundary of separation be- Arkansas will be remembered

in the early 1800s. He was tween Spanish and American – at least among the Absentee

reputed to be a shrewd busi- lands. Through the Louisiana Shawnees.

nessman and his percep- Purchase in 1803 the Ameritiveness led him to build his can government acquired

house on the east side of the Spain’s territory and once

White River, not just for the again American settlers besurrounding scenic beauty gan encroaching upon Indian

and the breeze off the river, lands. After the Cherokees

but because on the west side were granted a parcel of land

According to a resident, local lore

explains that the “teacup” rock on

top of the limestone bluff to the

right allegedly marked the southern

boundary of the Indian settlement.

A back view of Jacob Wolf’s house,

a property on the National Register

of Historic Places.

In the 1800s the view from the back

porch of the Wolf house would have

featured a Shawnee village on the

opposite side of the river.

TRIBAL HISTORIC

PRESERVATION

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Last Will &

Testament

OILS

Oklahoma Indian Legal Services

Please bring

the following:

A drivers license or

state ID

A tribal ID card with

enrollment number

Ownership information or quarterly

statement from OST

Legal descriptions

for each of your

real property

holdings

will be here again June 15,

2010 at the court house

If you wish to specifically bequest

personal property,

please bring a good

description of that

personal property

(Jewelry, furniture,

etc)

Bring your existing

will, if you have one

or wish to revise

your existing will

Date of birth of your

children or devisees

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE

TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

Phone: 405-275-4030

Fax: 405-878-4700

E-mail:

jgipp@astribe.com

In a joint venture Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS) and the

Realty Department will conduct a free will clinic at the Absentee

Shawnee Complex Building in Shawnee, OK. OILS will be

available on-site to assist with questions and the preparations of a

Last Will and Testament for Tribal members ONLY.

Appointments will be in 45 minute increments, sign in 15 minutes

before scheduled time. Please call Norma Barnes at 943-6457,

to schedule your appointment

To find out more about the AST Veterans Association, schedule the Color Guard or request a Military Funeral Honor

call:

David (405) 245-4802

Walter (405) 683-1247

John (405) 481-3822

astveterans@gmail.com

Address: Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Veterans Association

P.O. Box 247

Tecumseh, OK 74873

The next membership meeting will be Wednesday, June 9th at the OEP Building. The meeting will begin at 7pm.

A pot-luck dinner will follow the meeting.

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Article By The Media Department

On Monday, May 10, 2010 severe weather caused an outbreak of

tornados in parts of Oklahoma. There were tribal members whose homes,

belongings, and establishments were damaged if not swept away from these

storms. Our thanks to various AST employees, tribal members, and the staff at

the AST Country Kitchen for their support and time given to help these victims.

This background was used as a demonstration and not a

picture

taken by the media department.

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Pictures By The Media Department

“There's NO disaster

that can't become a blessing”

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Thank you!!

O

My ride between two

Tornadoes

n the evening of May 10th

my house was destroyed by

the tornado in Tecumseh. With

the help of family and friends

assisting me in retrieving what

was left of my belongings this

difficult time was a bit easier to

bare.

The evening of Monday, May

10, 2010, I left my Shawnee office at 5:05 p.m. After I opened

the back door to building 16

(Contract Health Service building) I peeked back in and yelled

to Chris Walker, “It looks bad

back west, better be careful.”

Thank you Ashley McMahan,

Chris Pack Tige, Shirley, Joey

Hutchinson, Tobin and Heather

Warrior, Leroy and Henryetta

Ellis, and Andrew Ellis, I want

to tell you I am forever grateful

and appreciative of the time you

took out of your day to help. You

helped me more than you think

you did that day.

Traveling west on Hwy 9, I

passed by Country Boy grocery and the tornado had not

yet hit there because I looked

over there thinking maybe I

should stop for gas, but I drove

on toward Norman. A couple

minutes after I passed by the

grocery store, my husband

called, he said the weather

report showed tornado activity

in towns south of Norman. He

mentioned Ardmore and Purcell.

I noticed the wind had picked

up quite a bit after passing the

Little Axe Clinic because my van

swayed slightly. Nearer to Norman, about a minute or so past

the convenient store I noticed

the trees swaying crazily, not

like they do when the wind is

strong from one direction. My

husband called again. He said

“there is a tornado going across

Hwy 9.” I lost cell phone connection with him. I noticed the

clouds were moving in a northeast direction and the clouds

were darker toward Norman. As

I approached 48th St. an SUV

was oddly parked facing northward. I saw on both sides of

the road that the wooden power

poles were snapped in two.

The cables were haphazardly

lying across the highway. At

the interaction two cars in front

Thank you to my parents Mac

and Vicki, my sister Martha, and

my Aunt Bernice without your

presence, love, comfort and

encouraging words this difficult

ordeal let me know I was not

alone.

Special Thank You to the Sac

& Fox Tribe Indian Welfare, the

Sac & Fox Police Department

and the Sac & Fox Casino. Your

tremendous generosity, friendship and encouraging words

also allowed me to feel I am not

alone and relieved me of the

stresses of what to do. Thank

you whole heartedly.

Ne-yi-wa

Charles Gibson and Holly

Starkey

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of me slowly crept through a

triangle shaped opening formed

by the cables. Next it seemed

the people in cars behind me

thought it was my turn to drive

through because they began

honking. I glanced back at

them and as I turned back considering to drive through I noticed something different. There

was a heavy line directly in my

line of vision about 5 inches

from my front window. I thought

for a moment and looked closer

and realized it was a large black

cable that must have dropped

when I glanced back toward

the honking cars. There was

no way to proceed forward, so

I slowly backed up causing the

little car behind me to back up,

then I barely had room to turn

around. I drove a mile or so

back east and turned off and

headed north until I came to

Lindsey street.

Later in visiting with my husband he said that there were

two tornadoes, one hit just after

I passed Country Boy grocery,

and another tornado hit going

across Hwy 9 at 48th street just

moments before I got there. I

tried to tell my husband in my

scared excitement that “I was in

the eye of a tornado!” He said,

“They don’t have eyes.” I then

said, “I was then in the vortex

of a tornado!” He disagreed.

He said, “You actually were

between two tornadoes that hit

while you were driving down

Hwy 9.” I said, “Oh.”

by Modina Waters

May 2010

RECOVERING FROM TRAUMA

Oklahoma has certainly seen its share of natural disaster and felt the impact on families and communities. This

past week was yet another example of the devastating aftermath of tornados in Oklahoma. While there are always

immediate needs involving the basic necessities the therapists and case-managers of the AST Behavioral Health

Department are all too aware of how trauma can impact individuals.

Traumatic events such as this are certainly cause for tremendous fear and anxiety. Everyone is different and will

react to the devastation in various ways. Some people will react within days, weeks and maybe even months of

the traumatic event. The following are common feelings and reactions people experience:

*anxiety or fear of being alone or in the dark (especially for children)

*fear of uncertainty or situations not familiar

*avoidance of places which remind of the trauma

*sleep disturbance and/or flashbacks

*loss of interest in usual activities

*separation anxiety

*difficulty thinking or concentrating

*irritability or anger often directed to those close such as friends and family

*some people will also feel physical symptoms such as fatigue, loss of

appetite, headaches, or muscle tension

There are things people can do to help these reactions to trauma decrease and sometimes resolve completely.

Again, everyone is different and will react in a variety of manner. Some suggestions include:

*Talk about what happened, preferably someone willing to listen and be

sympathetic and someone comfortable with the range of emotions you might

experience such as crying, fear and even anger.

*remind yourself that the traumatic event is over and you are safe. Self talk is a

very healthy coping skill and is an important part of trauma recovery.

*Try to get physical exercise which helps to relieve tension and anxiety.

*Avoid self-medicating. Some people will try to use sleep aids, alcohol or even caffeine

to try and “feel better” and these can actually have the opposite of the desired affect.

*Eat regular meals even if you do not feel like eating.

In general it is encouraged that people resume their usual activities as soon as possible such as returning to school,

work, etc. Keep in mind suggestions for incorporating healthy lifestyle activities such as those listed above and do

not be afraid to ask for professional help. Having a professional counselor to talk with can provide an opportunity

to process the traumatic event with a neutral party and if desired, learn methods of coping which can assist with

recovery from the traumatic event.

If you would like more information on obtaining counseling services through the AST Behavioral Health Department, please do not hesitate to ask by calling 405-878-4716. Counseling services are provided to all Native

Americans and all ages. We encourage you to take care of your emotional health as well as your physical health.

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Staying in Touch

A note from Following in Our Footsteps

The children in the “Following in Our Footsteps” program are growing strong and looking toward their future.

They have been to the spring break camp working on videos and now many are making music and have

great creative art talents.

We have seen children that have tried their hands on drawing , such as our new web site logo! Some

have discovered the art of music, playing guitar, piano, bass guitar, drums, as well as vocal lessons.

“The Following in Our Footsteps” program has just got started, with many years and children ahead. Our

Native culture has so many talented people. There is no end to the wonderful arts, crafts and abilities.

We would all do good to look inside ourselves and seek the rich Native heritage given to us by our

ancestors.

Parents, please help your children be the best they can be by helping them stay engaged in our program.

We look forward to your participation!

Thank You,

Phil Bradley

Following in Our Footsteps

Music Dept.

Following in Our Footsteps

Our spring break retreat was amazing…to say the least. We had digital imagery, photography, making

dream catchers, beading key chains, guitar, drums, museums, hiking, and horseback riding.

We are starting a baseball league this summer and want you and your children to be involved.

Additionally, we are planting a garden and need Following in Our Footstep participants to volunteer

for “sweat equity” to be able to be involved in the float trip this summer.

It is so imperative to keep our young children from methamphetamine and other drug use. We are

educating our youth in alternative ways and exposing them to positive alternatives that will give them

something to do that is valuable.

Suicide is something that no one wants to address; especially when thinking of our youth. When

suicide impacts our lives it is tragic. As most of you know Pottawatomie County is ranked 3rd in

suicide completions in the State of Oklahoma.

Following in Our Footsteps offers counseling services, education, and activities to help decrease

meth and suicide; together our Native Youth become motivated and learn healthy lifestyle changes.

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Neil Gwaltney Ranch

Neil & Carol Gwaltney * cell 405-410-9030

17503 S. Rock Creek Rd * Shawnee, OK 74801

HOLD HARMLESS Event Lesson AGREEMENT

Name of Student: ______________________________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________

City:_________________________State:__________ Zip:__________

Phone:____________________ Cell:___________________________________

List any known allergies or medical conditions of stu dent._______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________

Upon my acceptance of this agreement, I acknowledge full responsibility for my safety and the safety of the aforementioned animal, per Oklahoma

Livestock Limited Liability Act.

It is my understanding that there are inherent risks in riding and being around horses. I therefore, do further agree in consideration for Neil Gwaltney

Ranch boarding my horse that any horse I ride or handle on said premises, I ride or handle at my own risk. I agree to hold Neil Gwaltney Ranch, its

owners, officers, employees, agents, coaches, trainers, instructors, etc. harmless and indemnify them from any and all liabilities or claims which may

arise in favor of myself, my heirs, representatives, or dependents; from injury to myself and third person whom I bring upon the premises, or which may

arise from injury or death to my animals or which may arise from damage or loss of property.

I do further agree to indemnify Neil Gwaltney Ranch, its owners, etc. from any and all claims, demands, suits, actions, losses,

damages, recoveries, judgments, attorney’s fees, costs, and expenses in any manner arising out of or in connection with injury or death to myself or

my invitees, or damage to property of myself or invitees as a result of use of said premises, or riding on said premises, consideration being the use of

said premises and facilities and for board.

.

The provisions of this Hold Harmless g Agreement will apply when on the premises of Neil Gwaltney Ranch, or off said premises when said animal is

under the supervision of Neil Gwaltney Ranch, it’s owners, agents, trainers, etc. ‘Miscellaneous shall include, but not be limited to, while in transit, at

shows, at special exhibition, shipping, etc.

If any part of this agreement to indemnify and hold harmless be invalid for any reason whatsoever, such decision shall not affect the validity of the

remaining part or parts thereof

In witness whereof, the parties hereto set their hands on the_____________ day of _______________________ 2010

S i g n e d

b y

S t u d e n t

o r

g u a r d

(s):___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Signed by Neil Gwaltney Ranch Representative(s): __________________________________________________________________________Date:

__________________________________

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MSPI Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

MSPI Youth Prevention Program

2029 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801

(405) 878-4716

Participation APPLICATION

ApplicantName:____________________________________Date:___________

Parent/Legal Guardian:_________________________________________Date____________

Attending School:_____________________________Grade______DOB______________

Emergency Contact:

Name______________________________phone_____________/__________

Address_________________________________________________________

Finding Directions________________________________________________________

Name______________________________phone:___________/____________

Address_________________________________________________________

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Finding Directions: _______________________________________________________________

In Case of Emergency which do you prefer first? Please list 1-4 in preferred order.

___ Contact parent / emergency phone:______________________________________________

____ Take to Emergency Room/ Preferred hospital:_____________________________________________

____ Contact PCP/ Name of PCP and phone:______________________________________________

____Other/Please indicate: ____________________________________________________

APPLICANT’S TRIBAL AFFILIATION___________________CDIB#_________DOB____________

FINDING Directions____________________________________________________

I am the legal guardian of ___________________________________, I hereby release the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe of Oklahoma and the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Programs/Behavioral Health/MSPI from any liability

that may occur while my child(ren) attend meetings, functions, demonstrations, and other activities associated with

the MSPI program. This form includes transportation to and from functions and activities.

________________________________________________________________

Parent or legal guardian

Date

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Participant signature

‘Date

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

MSPI Coordinator

Date

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CONGRATULATIONS

“May today’s success be the

beginning of

tomorrow’s

achievements.”

(author unknown)

Congratulations Brent

Shields on earning your associate’s degree in

science!!

Love,

Your Family

Thank you,

Tamara Tehauno

Dakota J. Blanchard

2010 Shawnee graduate and

USAO Baseball signee

JALYN WILLIAMS

Congratualtions on receiving the

following awards:

Oklahoma high School

Honor Society

(top 10% of class)

and

Tecumseh High School

Basketball

“Newcomer of The Year”

Love,

Mom, G-ma, G-pa and family

It was an exciting event on May 8,

2010 at St. Gregory’s University.

When my mother, Harriet Tehauno

and I graduated with a Bachelors

of Science Degree. My mother just

wanted the satisfaction of knowing

that she could do it especially at her

age of 64. She gives the Lord the

praise and hopes it will help others

know that where there’s a will there

is a way. She is grateful to all those

that helped her along the way. As a

teenager my parents encouraged me

to attend college, that one day I will

need it. Not realizing until I was older

with my own family, I understood the

importance of their concerns.

Happy Birthday

Darren Shields!!!

(June 20th)

Love,

Your Family

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VIKTOR June 15, 2010

Love Mom

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY DOUGLAS MEGEHEE

WE LOVE YOU!

THE BOYS, YOUR WIFE, AND IN-LAWS

HAPPY 90TH B-DAY

GRANDMA (Viola Harjo)

June 8th

Love,

Joseph, Twyla, Dakota, and

Solomon

The hard work was worth the time and

effort for my family and me. My goal

has been to complete my four years

and “I did it”. I wish to continue pursuing my education and thank those who

encouraged me. It was mentioned the

graduating percentage of American

Indian students this school year was

only nine percent. Our class alone

had Comanche, Choctaw, Cherokee,

and Kiowa tribes representing that

small percentage. I’m proud to have

been that nine percent. It’s never too

late to continue your education, I’m so

proud of you mom.

May 2010

HAPPY 90TH B-DAY MOM

(Viola Harjo)

June 8th

Love you,

Tawanna Harjo

Happy Belated Birthday Alyass Ferrell

We love you

Mom and Dad, Ethan,

Nana and Papa Littlecharley

The Megehee Family

Happy Father’s Day

Shannon, Shawn & John

From

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Sherry

Lindsey & Nolan

Love

Happy Father’s Day

Marvin & Sherry

Marvin Smith

Lillie Simpson

HAPPY 1ST BIRTDAY June 18, 2010

Love Mama & Sister

Sequoyah High School in Tahlequah

Oklahoma. She is the 17 year od

daughter of Walter and Rebecca of

Wewoka. She has 3 sisters: Angela,

Jana and Kerri Larney and 2 nieces:

Nataleigh Beaver and Isabella

Larney.

HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY

DEDRA RAE-ANN BREWER

Happy 5th Birthday to Rae Ray!!

From sister.

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY MAMACITA!

WE LOVE YOU!

Aunt Bren, “Uncle Rick

Mickey & Ricky & Ash

June 18, 2010

Megan June Larney is a Senior at

Her Late grandparents are Rev.

Arthure an dEliza Eco Coon

of Sasakwa and Lee & Geneva

Larney of Shawnee.

Megan is Seminole/Absentee

Shawnee and is enrolled with the

Seminole Nation. She is a member

of the Rewalke Band and a descendant of the Kat-cv (Tiger) Clan.

She attended school at Justice Elem.

School, New Lima High School, and

Sequoyah High School.

Megan was the H.O.P.E. Club Secretary, Manger of Power lifting Football

and wrestling, Jr. Class Treasurer, National Honor Society President, American Indian Science and Engineering

Society President, Students Working

Against Tobacco/Drug-Free youth VicePresident, Volleyball Captain, Mvskoke

Creek Challenge Bowl Team Captain,

Founder/Conductor of peer Counseling

Group for Incoming Freshman, Rotary

Student of the Month, Miss SHS, Page

Program Participant at the Oklahoma

House of Representatives, where she

was appointed speaker of the house.

Megan was also 2003-2004 Little

Miss Seminole Nation, 2005 Seminole

Chapter Honor/Color Guard Princess,

2006 Oklahoma Inter-Tribal Veteran

Warriors Society Princess, 2007-2008

Jr. Miss Seminole Nation and 20102011 Jr. Miss Indian Oklahoma. Her

GPA is 3.8

After graduation, her plans are to attend

the University of Tulsa and major in

Micro Biology.

Love

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

To our Dad

SHAWN BYERS

We love you very much!

Your sons

Sebastian & Christians

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Landon, Mal, & Ryder

Mac "What's up Playa?" Gibson

HAPPY 17th BIRTHDAY

Love Bud & Sis

Samuel Byers

Thanks for everything

From

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHUBS

ON MAY 28TH

LOVE THE FOREMANS

AND KASECAS

Aunt Sherry, Uncle Shawn & Families

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Anderson, Jeffery Eugene

Arms, Eva Nikkole

Armstrong, Bobby Joe

Arns, Helen Marie

Atabaigi, Victor Arman

Atchico, Kevin Todd

Atwood, Cynthia Ruth

Atwood, Dalana Ann

Barnett, Susan Renee

Bates, Darwin Lee

Bates, Edwin Gale

Bates, Horace Ray

Bates, Leah Daphne Ann

Beach, Madison Sue

Bear, Wally Eugene

Bell, Patsy Marie Rolette

Belmondo, Mary Darline

Bettelyoun, Lester John

Bigpond, Michael Ray

Blackburn, Brittney Renee

Blackburn, Nicole Ann

Blackburn, Reba Gayle

Blanchard, Frances May

Blanchard, Joshua Darand

Blanchard, Linda Sue

Blanchard, Mark Leeroy

Blanchard, Ryan Lee

Bluewater, Marty

Bonham, Megan Louise

Brewer, Zelda Sue

Brokeshoulder, Gerald C.

Brown, Jearldean Louise

Brown, Shedrick Tremain

Brunson, Michelle Denise

Bryant, Christopher Michael

Bui, Robert Dao

Bullard, Carolyn Sue

Burgess, Anthony Wayne

Burris, Joyce Ann

Byers, Samuel Ezra

Charley Jr., Eugene R

Charley, Shawna Tracy

Chasteen, Mr. Patricia Marie

Haskins

Ciulla, Casimer James

Clark, Christian Eugene

Clark, Mary Esther

Clem, Sherry Michelle

Cobell, Miranda Pauline

Cochrane, Arthur Kent

Coddington, Kevin Dwayne

Coddington, Nicole Chenoa

Coffee, Bradlee Roy

Combs, Regina Mae

Corpus, Alyce Karen

Creek, Allison Jaine

Davis, Gary Brent

Davis, Jeremy Ray

Deer, Brayden Nathaniel

Deer, Channa Racyne

Delodge Jr., Dwight Lee

Dibler, Jimmy Floyd

Dodds, Audrey Scroggins

Dunford, Dustin Everett

Eason, Gemini E`lane

Ekk, Joyce Lynn Gant

Ellis Jr., Paul Samuel

Ellis, Joshua Lee

Felton, Beverly Ann

Finley, Charles Christopher

Fixico, Kyeanna Rochelle

Flippen, Gale

Foreman, Lisa Ann

Frazier, Lisa Deanne

Fritsch, Cheryl D. Sloat

Gant, Phillip Monroe

Garcia, Jennifer Gail

Garfield, Doreecesha La Shawn

Garretson, Sandra Jean

Gibson Sr., Isaac

Gibson, Bryan Scott

Gibson, Delbert

Gibson, Kyle Wayne

Gibson, Lourie Ann

Gonzalez, Kacey Lynn

Grass, Gregory Ryan

Grass, Skylur Dain

Guthrie, William Thomas

Harjo, Samantha MacHel

Harjo, Viola Harjo

Harjoe, Theodore Mose

Harvey, Rowena Gail

Herrera, Arlene June

Herrera, Jose Alfredo

Hill, Ryan Warren

Hood, Flora Jean

Hood, Leah

Irvin, Darlene Gosney

Jackson, Tenain A-Tye

Jacobs, Mistie Leann

Johnson, Dane Echogee

Johnson, John Raymond

Johnson, Joseph Tarron

Johnson, Nahtanha Kai

Johnson, Sheila Maria Harjo

Johnson, Tillman Aaron

Johnson, Travis Eric

Johnson, Troy

Kastl, James Edward

Kennedy, Cheryl Ann Edwards

Ketakea, Ashley Paige

Kickapoo, Brandy Jo

Kihega Jr., Michael John

Kilmer Jr, Gregory Keith

Kowitz, Shelly Anne

Kupczynski, Mary Lee

Larney, Harriet Lee

Leitka, MacKlyn Chappell

Lewis, Mark Stephen

Lime, Andrew Barry

Little Axe, Arianna Danielle

Little Axe, Claude Tyner

Little Axe, Lisa Annette

Little Charley, Virgil Ray

Little Creek, Calvin Dale

Littlebear Sr., Michael

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Littlebear, Marquitta Annette

Littlecreek, Arnold Kent

Littlecreek, Christopher Dwight

Littlecreek, Drew Michelle

Longhorn, Darrell Eugene

Longman, Andrea Kay

Low, Sadie L. Spybuck

MacK, Justin Wayne

Mack, Kevin Lee

Mahardy, Bradley Gene

Mahardy, Lacey Rochelle

Masquas, Izaiah Zazueta

McGowan, Charles Lee

McMahan, Camdyn Rae

Melton, Kalen Mykel

Michaelson, Carol Sue Morton

Michaelson, James Ross

Mitchell, Trevor Micah David

Montgomery, Richard Henry Aaron

Morgan, Billy Joe

Morgan, Twila Marshella

Morton, Madison Skye

Morton, Misty Lynn

Morton, Rachel Raynell

Nelson, Taylor Paige

Nicholson, Peggy Mayrie Welch

Onzahwah, David Levi

Ozeretny, Patricia R Musick

Pearce, Eileen

Pearson, Etta Axe Washington

Petty, John Eric Matthew

Pine, Rita Ann

Pitchford, Lyria M. D.

Proctor, Sonia Danielle

Raisbeck, Christopher Gene

Ramirez, Virginia

Ramirez, Manuela

Ramirez, Tiffany Ann

Respicio, Nicholas Lee

Riedel, Linda Mae Robinson

Robertson, Jimmy

Robertson, Marion James

Rolette, Tyler Austin

Sanchez, Eder Pavel

Sanchez, Josefa Yolanda

Seber, James Eddie

Serena, Nicole Inez Raelynne

Shawnee, Lindsay Gael

Shields, Darren

Simpson, Flora Mae

Simpson, Lisa Rudine

Simpson, Raechel Rayann

Sipple, Patrick Michael

Slayton, Sharon Virginia

Sloat, Jerry Ray

Sloat, Lezlie Marie

Sloat, Shirley Ann

Smith, Brian Keith

Smith, Chandria Jean

Smith, Scott Alan

Smith, Shad Michael

Snake Floyd, Janet Lynne

Soap, Margaret Angela

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Spoon, Ashley Nicole

Spoon, David Clayton

Spriggs, Donald Ray

Spybuck, Jason Evan

Squire, Donald Ray

Squire, Joseph Lynn

Squire, Leroy Ricky

Stacey, Rosalyn

Starr Jr., Henry

Steinruck Jr., Harold Eugene

Stephens, Rebecca Pauline

Steves, Gary Wayne

Stewart, Lonita Virginia Williams

Street, Louise Axe Washington

Stricklin, Eugene Stanley

Taff, Nancy Ann

Tascier, Susan Wilkerson

Temple, Ginger Lee

Thorpe, Tyrone Guthrie

Tiger, Emma Kay

Tiger, Gerald

Tiger, Kwinten Danyl

Tiger, Michael Wayne

Tiger, Nancy Rae

Tiger, Riley Eugene

Tiger-Onzahwah, Preston Zachary

Tilley, Nolan Grant

Tolbert, Janis Lavonne

Wahpepah, Pauline White

Walley, Lowana Gale

Warrior, Andrew Keith

Warrior, Luana Christie

Warrior, Lydia Rose

Washington Sr., Algene

Washington, Karen Rose

Watkins, Fawn Lil`grass

Watkins, Freddie Lee

Watson Jr., Gregory Doyle

Watson, Darrell Dean

Watson, Katie Jean

Webb, Raven James

Whitney-Coon, Davin Zane

Whitten, David J. J. Thomas

Wietelman, Ebaney Bionca Lynn

Williams, Ethan Beau

Williams, James Robert

Williams, Kimberly Marie

Wilson, Hannah Mae

Wilson, James Leon

Wilson, Marvin Edward

Wilson, Michele Renee

Wilson, Shi Ann Delarae

Wilson, Wesley Sheldon

Winegar, Juanita Jean

Winter-Engrav, Katherine Dorene

Witt, Jacob Matthew

Wolfe, Richard Ray

Wright, Shane Allen

Yeahpau, Eden Dione

May 2010

“Thank You

Education Department

The following are current programs administered by the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department:

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Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, and a portion of funds can be used for

school-related athletic program expenses. Program has

a maximum funding limit for the academic year.

•

Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, 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.

•

Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program:

funds for undergraduate degrees, one associates or

bachelors degree, at any accredited college or university.

Funding levels are determined based upon grade point

Dear Absentee Government Body, Tribal Employees and

Members

We, at CTSA Head Start and Early Head Start staff, would like

to thank everyone for their help this year. We had an awesome

year due to you all. Without your help the children in our

program would have not been able to have the year they had.

This year we were able to have two Pow Wow’s, a Thanksgiving Dinner, a Christmas program and gifts for the children.

CTSA also had a Fun Day for families to come enroll their

children and get Health Screens through Contract Health and

Dental with Little Axe Clinic.

We would also like to specially thank the Maintenance Staff

for all they have helped our center with throughout the year.

Please forgive us if we have forgotten anyone. We are very

grateful to all who help us throughout the year. We could not

have done it without you.

CTSA Head Start/Early Head Start Staff

average and full-time or part-time status.

•

Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s

degree or one doctoral degree, and can fund for one graduate admissions test. This program has funding levels based

upon full-time and part-time status.

All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of

application.

Attention:

All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.

com.

There are no deadlines for the Job Training Adult Education Program,

but you must submit your application documents at least three weeks

prior to the beginning of the course to ensure funding is available

and can be disbursed to the institution.

Applications for the Education Incentive Award Program are due

July 31, 2010.

For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405)

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

tresham@astribe.com.

May 2010

AST Employee Committee New Officers

This month, AST Employee Committee annual elections were held.

The following officers were elected by the AST employees:

Chairman- Randy Edge

Vice-Chairman- Mary Ponkilla

Secretary- Debra Nanaeto

Treasurer- Glendine Blanchard

The newly elected AST Employee Committee would like to thank the

previous Committee for all that they have done for the employees.

The current AST Employee Committee will do their best to continue

their work in promoting good morale and teamwork within the AST

employees.

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ELDERS COUNCIL

The Absentee-Shawnee Elders Council met in their regular

monthly meeting on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Title

VI Building on the tribal complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Twenty-seven (27) tribal members and nine (9) visitors

attended the meeting. All officers were present, i.e., Gene

CURRENT JOB POSTINGS AS OF May 5, 2010

Parker, President: Mary Birdtail Vice-President, Kathy

Deere, Treasurer and Cynthia Longhorn, Secretary. The

invocation was given by Lt. Governor (and elder) Dan Little

BUILDING BLOCKS

Axe, Sr. Birthdays for the month of May were recognized

~ Director

for Elroy Alford, Barbara Wilkerson, Johnnie Mae Bettely~ (1) Food Service Preparation Specialist

oun, and Richard Birdtail, husband of tribal member, Mary

~ Floater

~ Part-Time Teacher

Birdtail. Announcements included the following items: a

Thank You card for Dora Citty, Gene Parker announced an

COURT/LEGAL/POLICE

estate sale being held on June 4, 5 & 6th, Kathy Deere told

~ Supreme Court Tribal Judge

of the Tinker Inter-Tribal council pow wow being held on

Saturday, June 12 at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park in MWC,

FAMILY SERVICES

Sue Blanchard told of current scams being perpetrated on

~ (2) Part-Time Victim Advocate

senior citizens where someone would call requesting money

~ Part-Time Victim Resource Coordinator

form a "grandchild" in trouble, Governor (and elder) George

Blanchard informed everyone of the relief efforts now being

HEALTH

provided at the Resource Center at Little Axe due to the re~ Dentist

cent tornados in our area. Currently, meals, showers, laun~ Physician’s Assistant

~ Patient Benefit Advocate

dry facilities and cots and personal items are being provided

~ Transportation Driver

with AST staff, programs and tribal members volunteering

~ Women’s Wellness Advocate

daily. Also, Iowa tribal members and staff are present and

cutting trees in clean up efforts; the Eastern Shawnee

MIS

Tribe had donated $5,000.00 and three portable genera~ Programmer

tors. Many tribal members are working in this effort. Donna

Butler and Bucky Little Charley received praise for their

TITLE VI

hard work and long hours. Anyone interested inn donation

~ Director

money or items can contact any BancFirst for information on

~ Driver/Kitchen Assistant

a special account for this effort. Cynthia Longhorn informed

those present of Esteline Schulenberg being hospitalized in

Norman Regional Hospital.

Minutes for the April 10, 2010 Council meeting were availJob descriptions will be available online:

able for those present to review and a motion to approve as

http://www.astribe.com/Employment.html

presented was made by Sue Blanchard and seconded by

Serena Daugherty. The motion carried. Next on the agenda

If you have any questions about the job positions and was the Treasurers' Report with copies of the financial infortheir job descriptions you can contact Briana Ponkilla or mation for the month ending April 30, 2010 being provided.

Tricia Dietrich in the Human Resources Department at A motion to approve the report was made by David Little, Jr.

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at: (405)275- and seconded by Elroy Alford. The motion carried.

4030.

Old Business: Mary Birdtail expressed thanks to everyone

who brought food for the General Council (April 17, 2010)

and advised that breakfast food items had been donated by

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Title VI program as well as Thunderbird grill. The upcoming

Taco Sale (May 22, 2010) was discussed with food items

discussed included: fund raiser event on AST Election day

of June 19, 2010 was brought up and a motion was made

by Sadie Low and seconded by Sue Blanchard to have a

cake walk and bingo. The motion carried. There was more

discussion and comments about having other activities on

election day, also.

Open discussion: Gene Parker gave information about Palo

Dura Drama near Amarillo, Texas a site to be considered

for the Elders trip this summer. Dan Little Axe inquired

about a previously suggested site of the Mississippi Choctaw Festival in Philadelphia, Mississippi. There were many

questions about both sites as well as others mentioned in

previous meetings. A motion was made to table this items

of business until next months meeting was made by Serena

Daugherty and seconded by Mildred Switch. The motion

carried.

Dan Little Axe inquired of the subject of the proposed golf

tournament as mentioned in the April minutes and much discussion ensued. Points of concern was the amount of work

required and everybody's involvement in getting sponsorship for costs o this fund raiser event. A motion to "forget"

the tournament was made by Gerry Roller and seconded by

Sadie Low. Further discussion was had and following that,

Gerry Roller rescinded her motion. A motion to table this

item and to bring back at a later date with more information

was made by Sue Blanchard and seconded by Emily Longman. The motion carried.

Emily Longman, an Elder and employee of the AST Election Commission stated that the Commission is developing

plans for the installation of winners in the upcoming election

and asked if the elders would like to be considered again

this year in providing a meal for this event. Following brief

discussion, and possible dates for this event, it was agreed

that the Council would consent to this and a motion to that

effect was made by Sue Blanchard and seconded by Sadie

Low. The motion carried.

Mary Birdtail said that she has been in contact with Michael

Jackson with the Expo Center in Shawnee as a possible site

for the Elders Veterans pow wow in November and that she

would be hearing from him next week for more details.

The next regular meeting date for the AST Elders Council is

set for June 19, 2010 at the Title VI Building in Shawnee and

it is open to all tribal members and their spouses. For more

information, feel free to contact any Council officer. Gene

Parker, President at 613-1139; Mary Birdtail, Vice-President

at 386-7581; Kathy Deere at 447-1247 or Cynthia Longhorn

at 273-4137.

May 2010

“Gaming Commission

response to questions

raised during General

Council Meeting”

May 7, 2010

The gaming commission was asked to respond to several

questions that have come up during the General Council

meeting and afterward.

Questions that directly relate to the Gaming Ordinance will

be quoted, and those that require an opinion on the part of

the Gaming Commission will be so noted. It should be said

at this point, that opinions of the Gaming Commission are in

no way meant to influence decisions that will be made by the

Executive Committee, but simply stated to further the discussion so as to be as knowledgeable about the issue as possible.

In General Council, a motion from the floor was to disband

the TEC and have the Gaming Commission take over the day

to day operational authority.

The responsibilities of the Gaming Commission by the Gaming Ordinance are:

Section 101. Absentee Shawnee Tribe Gaming Commission

Established.

“…the gaming commission staff shall monitor the tribe’s

gaming enterprise(s) for compliance with all National Indian

Gaming Commission (NIGC) and tribally prescribed rules,

regulations, and policies, track, audit, and recommend annual

external audit contracts, and verify all gaming revenues; prepare appropriate Annual Gaming Commission budgets, hire

and staff all Gaming Commission departments and divisions

for all Absentee Shawnee Tribal gaming enterprises; inspect

and supervise the installation of all gaming equipment;

perform background investigations of gaming enterprise

employees and gaming enterprise vendors; recommend the

issuance of, or denial of, Absentee Shawnee Tribal gaming

licenses; recommend the suspension or revocation of existing

gaming licenses”.

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Section 107. Duties and Responsibilities of Gaming Commissioners.

a. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Gaming

Commission shall be charged with the sole responsibility of administering and enforcing the provisions

of the Gaming Ordinance.

b. A Gaming Commissioners’ duties and responsibilities are limited and specific in order to enable such

Commissioner to fairly and impartially review and

adjudicate all matters relating to employees, vendor

and gaming enterprise compliance with all National

Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC), Compact requirements, and tribally prescribed rules, regulations

and policies.

d. Gaming Commissioners shall not attempt to manage,

control, manipulate, or influence Absentee Shawnee

Tribal gaming enterprise operations in any way.

The Gaming Commission having management authority for

the gaming enterprise would be a direct conflict of interest

and a violation of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Gaming Ordinance. We cannot and should not have any such

control.

The Gaming Commission was also asked to discuss the TEC

and whether it was a good idea to disband the Corporation

or continue it. As was discussed earlier, we are simply issuing an opinion that should not be construed to influence or

dissuade the Executive Committee in their final decision in

this matter. Our Ordinance is very clear in the matter of the

Gaming Commission attempting to influence, manage, control or manipulate the gaming enterprise. With that said, we

will try to impartially discuss what we think might be areas

to consider in this decision. We will not discuss areas that

the Attorney General has issued a legal opinion on, because

we are not as well versed in matters relating to law as they

apply here.

have professional experience and knowledge

about business, legal and gaming operations

issues prior to being placed on the board.

4. The board makes decisions concerning the

enterprise and reports to the Executive Committee, so the many frequent issues relating to

management of the enterprise is not thrown

on the Executive Committee.

The issues relating to the dissolution of the Corporation and

the steps required to do this, we have left to our AG’s opinion

and also the issue of liquor licenses and vendor contracts.

We say again for the record, that the Gaming Commission is

in no way trying by this discussion to influence the Executive Committee in their decision to either dissolve the TEC

or keep it. We are however knowledgeable about other tribes

and some of their reasons for having a board to oversee and

have management control over the gaming enterprise.

The Gaming Commission stands ready to answer or discuss

any area the Executive Committee would wish.

Respectfully submitted,

Kenneth Blanchard, Commission Chairman

Leroy Ellis, Commission Member

James Stuart, Executive Director

Most of the tribes have a board of some sort to oversee the

management of their gaming enterprises. We have seen some

tied to the tribes Economic Development Board, some have

Gaming Operations Boards. There are several reasons that

tribes have adopted these boards to oversee their gaming

enterprises.

1. They reduce the political influence that might

be applied to the enterprise.

2. They can reduce liability of the tribe by insulating the tribe from lawsuits.

3. They can require members of the board to

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June 2010

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

The Title VI Staff prays that all who was affected with the tornados,

high wind and hail storm is doing fine and recovering.

Father’s Day is June 20th!!!!!

Title VI is so thankful for the many workers and volunteers that put

in many hours during this time.

If you have any questions call us at 275-4030 ext. 149 or ext.169.

May 2010

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Some services that are offered include:

Business Cards

Invitations

Announcements

Calendars

Banners

Logo Designs

Graphics

Brochures

Envelope Designs

Copies

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FREE Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors still

Available!!

OEH personnel will provide and install smoke alarms and/or carbon monoxide detectors for enrolled Absentee

Shawnee tribal members living in Pottawatomie, Cleveland, or Oklahoma County.

Please complete an application/short survey form and schedule a time and date for installation. Application/survey

forms are available at the OEH office and at www.astribe.com.

Please contact OEH at 214-4235 for more information.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Enrollment office

Address Change Request

Date: ____________CDIB# _____________ Birth Date:________________

Full Name:____________________________________________________

New Address:__________________________________________________

City: _________________________State ________Zip Code: ___________

County: ______________________ Home Phone (

)________________

Please Mail to:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Enrollment Office

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK. 74801

Cell Phone (_____)________________

Tribal Member Signature

May 2010

Date

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DRIVER’S LICENSE RE-INSTATEMENT

Call Linda or Glenna today

(405) 275-3432

Ask about the DUI Assessments

and our next 10 hour DUI School!

EVERYONE WELCOME!

Foster Parents Needed!!!

Can you open your home and heart for a foster child.? Foster parents provide a temporary, safe home for children in

crisis. Foster parents are partners with child welfare workers, lawyers and judges. It is not for everyone but if you

have it in your heart - we need you.

• Can you love and care for a child who comes from a difficult background?

• Can you help a child develop a sense of belonging?

• Are you secure in yourself & your parenting Skills?

• Can you maintain a positive attitude toward a child’s parents?

• Can you love with all your heart & then let go?

FOSTER PARENTS PROVIDE A TEMPORARY, SAFE

HOME FOR CHILDREN IN CRISIS. THEY ARE PARTNERS

WITH WORKERS, LAWYERS, AND JUDGES. IT IS NOT

FOR EVERYONE! CAN YOU OPEN YOUR HOME AND

HEART FOR A FOSTER CHILD?

NEED A CAR, TRUCK OR SUV

LOW DOWN PAYMENT

E-Z APPROVAL - LARGE

SELECTION

*FREE LIMITED WARRANTY*

CALL EL DORADO MOTORS @

405-526-4600

AND ASK FOR BIG LARRY OR

LITTLE JOHN

Many children need a loving home and a family to help them

through a very tough time. Please think about it and talk with

your family before you become a foster home. They all need

safe, supportive environments!

If you find yourself and your family interested in Foster Care,

please contact Melissa Lopez

405-275-4030 ext. 166.

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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL PHARMACY

SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Pharmacy (Shawnee Location) can fill prescriptions

for enrolled tribal citizens only.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Clinic Pharmacy in Little Axe can fill prescriptions for

tribal citizens written by Physicians not located a Tribal Clinic under the following

circumstances:

an

1.

The prescription is for an Absentee Shawnee Tribal citizen who has

established chart at the Little Axe Clinic.

2. The prescription is on the formulary of approved medications and

stocked in

the pharmacy.

If you’d like to submit an ad

or article give us a call at

(405) 598-1279 or send us an

e-mail at

mediadept@astribe.com

The following are a few tips to help us deliver pharmacy services to you more efficiently;

4 Present insurance cards each time you pick up or drop off a prescription.

4 Keep us informed of all changes in address, phone number and other contact

information.

4 Let the Pharmacy staff know if the prescription is going to be picked up or

needs to be

delivered.

4 If you have any questions concerning your prescription please feel free to call

and talk

to our Pharmacist. They are here to assist you with your pharmaceutical

needs.

ALL ARTICLES WILL BE

SUBMITTED AS

RECEIVED.

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering

• Tribal Housing Improvements Application

The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing sanitary, safe, and

decent housing for its members by utilizing the following criteria to select the

most “in need” tribal members with homes that are in disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and

criteria which is approved by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:

a.

Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

b.

Income

c.

Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

d.

Condition of Home

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Little Axe Clinic • Little Axe Dental Clinic

15702 E. Hwy 9

Norman, Oklahoma 73026

Other Programs available:

• Sanitation Facililties Assistance Program

Applictions need to be completed and all necessary documents attached

before the application will be processed.

Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com.

Submit completed application to:

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, Ok 74801

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13

If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at (405) 214-4235

May 2010

Phone: (405) 447-0300 Fax: (405) 447-2250

Clinic Operating Hours

Monday thru Friday

8:00 a.m. - 5:00

p.m.

Weekends/Federal Holidays

Closed

* Clinic and Pharmacy will be closed the

3rd Wednesday of each month

from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m

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Absentee Shawnee Tribe

PRSRT

STANDARD MAIL

U.S. Postage Paid

Permit No. 434

Shawnee, OK 74801

of Indians of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

return service

requested

2010

TRIBAL PHONE NUMBERS

Tribal Complex

(405) 275-4030

or

1-800 256-3341

OEP

(405) 273-9966

Building Blocks

(405) 878-0633

Health Programs

(405) 878-4702

or

1-877-878-4702

Little Axe Clinic

(405) 447-0300

Shawnee Clinic

(405) 878-5850

Shawnee Pharmacy

(405) 878-5859

Behavioral Health

(405) 878-4716

LA Resource Center

(405) 364-7298

or

(405) 364-7569

LA Cultural Center

(405) 447-3372

AST Police

(405) 275-3200

or

(405) 275-3432

OEH

(405) 214-4235

AS Housing Authority (405) 273-1050

Thunderbird Casino

(405) 360-9270

Or

1-800-259-LUCK

AST Media Dept

AST Media Dept

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Happy Father’s Day

(405) 598-1279

Fax (405) 598-1294

May 2010