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The
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Shawnee
News
December 2013
Vol. 27 No. 24
TRIBAL CHRISTMAS
PA R T Y F O R T H E K I D S
M OV I E T I M E
AST ENROLLED CHILDREN
December 21, 2013
at
Harrison Cinema 8 Theater
A Day Of Celebration
Honoring Veterans
“Walking with the Dinosaurs”
Movie is for all ages 0-18
Movie starts at 10:30am but need to be
there at 10am to get popcorn and drinks
Enrolled AST Children only + 1 Parent
(1 Parent Allowed Per Family)
Gift Cards will be given out after the movie
Must be enrolled AST with CDIBs
RSVP by the 20th with Cora Masquas in the
Governor’s Office
405-275-4030 ext. 187
If they choose not to go to movie they can
pick up cards during the week from,
Courtney Green in Finance.
On this day, November 16, 2013, we
chose to honor Tribal member, WWII
Combat Veteran, Mr. Wayne Allen
(Bainey) Longhorn (seated), pictured
along with AST Veterans Group.
We like to say ‘O Nee ya way’ Mr.
Longhorn for your service and to all
our veterans who answered the call to
serve!
Inside This Issue...
Page 16-17........................December Birthdays
Page 2-7...........................Executive Committee Reports
Page 18.............................Horse Shoe Bend
Page 9..............................Move Your Generation
Page 23.............................Spotlight Employee
Page 10.............................Trevor Yates
Page 25.............................Title VI News & Menu
Page 13..............................Tax Collections
Page 27..............................Foster Care
Page 14-15.........................Elders Corner
Page 29..............................Big Jim Youth Awards Application
Executive Committee
Edwina Butler-Wolfe
Governor
Issac Gibson
Lt. Governor
Vera M. Dawsey
Secretary
Governor’s
Let’s Build For the Future (BFF)
Kathy Deere
Treasurer
Jeffrey Gibson
Representative
Report
Modoc tribe and their legal firm is still a work in progress. We are
working on a new Memorandum of Understanding and that will
be with the Chickasaw Nation. As you may recall the Modoc tribe
has been providing services under a federal grant that allows it to
provide child support enforcement and legal services to tribes that
enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with
the Modoc. We found that the same legal group that was providing
services to the Tribe under our former Attorney General contract
also provided services for this agreement, but does so as counsel for
Modoc, not for AST. We requested the Modoc’s to use our own legal
group and were refused.
If you should hear rumors or get misdirected on these issues call
me so we can discuss them.
Emergency Management
Preparations for winter snow and ice storms are being made
to ensure we are ready and to keep the Tribal Complex operating
so that we will still be able to extend services to tribal members. A
formal written severe weather policy has been drafted and is ready
for approval by the Executive Committee.
The past few weeks have spent reviewing the Emergency
Response Team (ERT) Plan and creating the Tribal Community
Response Team (CERT) program policies and procedures. This
CERT program will enhance the Tribe’s ability to respond to future
disasters. The purpose of the revisions to the ERT Plan and the
development of the CERT program is to enable the CERT disaster
teams to work together with the Emergency Response team more
closely during a disaster and there is a provision in it that allows
operations to be free from tribal politics. Both of these documents
and resolutions will be presented to the Executive Committee for
consideration and with approval anticipated to be received by the
end of the year.
Linda Day is the acting disaster Emergency Manager, who is
located within the Police Department. She is the contact for this
program and may be reached at 405-275-3432. If she is unable to
resolve your concerns please communicate with my office.
Law Enforcement
The Police Department was awarded a grant for Highway
Safety Education in the amount of $12,500.00. This will allow them
to purchase educational and training materials to help improve
driving and awareness on the highways.
In October the Police Department hosted a Halloween Fair for the
Tribal Youth, which was considered a success and the Department
My Absentee Shawnee people I want to thank you for your
ongoing support. We are accomplishing more and more each month.
This month the long awaited Shareholders Meeting occurred
and the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Authority, Inc. (ASTHA,
Inc.) modified bylaws went into place with new health board
appointments made. However, that didn’t correct the issues within
the Li-Si-Nwi-Wi Health Board. We still need to put the LiSi-Wi-Nwi
Health, Inc. health board bylaws into place and to get health board
appointments done for that Board. If you have an interest in serving
on the Li-Si-Wi-Nwi Health, Inc. Board please forward your resumes
to Vera Dawsey, Tribal Secretary, at 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive,
Shawnee, OK 74801. Separating the two Boards will be a necessity
as they should have two separate functions. At the first formative
health board meeting there was confusion. It began with a merged
agenda (that wasn’t voted on to merge it) that probably worked
for the previous duplicated bylaws but not for the new one ASTHA,
Inc. ones. Additionally, it was unclear as to which Board should be
voting on which item. The Boards in the future should be operated
separately – the ASTHA, Inc. in Shawnee and the Li-Si-Nwi in Little
Axe. This will assist to alleviate agenda and board confusion. Another
confounding thing was the legal counsel the Tribe chose to no longer
use was continuing to represent the ASTHA, Inc. and she largely ran
the board meeting. This is an unpleasant dilemma and one that we
will need to correct through a Shareholders Representative meeting
or through Board action. To me this continues to be a concurrent
conflict of interest when a sitting Board President (of the Li-Si-WiNwi Health, Inc.) has his own legal firm doing legal advisement for
both boards. It is unclear how the president of the Li-Si-Wi-Nwi
Health Board and his firm don’t understand that you the people
of the Tribe have spoken and that I as your duly elected leader am
sworn to address your concerns. If he truly wanted to assist the
tribe he would simply step down. We are in a state of change and
great progress and we must have people on our Boards, Committees
and Commissions who want to make positive changes and work for
the betterment of the people and the good of the Tribe.
Last month I briefly discussed the Election Commission’s budget
request and the need for legal advisement which the Commission
vocalized as a major concern to them during the October General
Council. Our Attorney General (AG) hopes to meet with the
Commission in the near future to get their ideas and explore their
need. I will speak again to this issue next month until it is addressed.
The child support enforcement and legal services issue with the
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Financial Education in Oklahoma conference on November 6th
which had various sessions pertaining to Education and Small
Businesses. She is on the Board of Directors for the AST Community
Development Financial Institution (CDFI), which will focus some
of its efforts on Small Business loans. Tresha will be setting up an
informational table at a College Fair sponsored by Muscogee (Creek)
Nation at Seminole State College on November 19.
The point of contact for this program is Tresha Spoon, Education
Director, 405-275-4030,
Ext. 121. Please feel free to communicate with her and if she is
unable to assist you then contact my office.
Gaming
This month we hired Grant Thomas as the Executive Director
of the Gaming Commission. We are pleased to give you a brief bio
of Mr. Thomas: Grant was born in Ada OK and raised just outside of
Ada in Pontotoc County. He is a devoted father, dedicated worker,
and an effective leader who drives himself to succeed. Grant has a
great interest in developing those who surround him into leaders.
He believes he is a positive role model for those he is around and
associates with. In his formative days he was an Eagle Scout, a
graduate of Stonewall High School, and he obtained his bachelor’s
degree in business administration from East Central University
(ECU). While at ECU he was a founding member and Vice President of
the Investment Club, and an active member of the ECU Business Club.
After obtaining his degree he has worked as a professional in various
positions inclusive of human resources, program management, and
accounting. For the past eight years he has worked in the casino
gaming industry at a management level for a large Native American
owned casino. During his 5 years as Compliance Manager he was
able to reduce external audit findings from 21 to 2, grow several staff
members into management positions, and reduce departmental
spending. He indicates he is excited about the forward movement
of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and the ASTGC. He believes that
together many feats will be accomplished.
If you have questions for the Gaming Commission, Grant Thomas,
may be contacted at 405360-9270, Ext. 1113.
Health
The healthcare programs director reported significant progress
in increasing access to care across the clinics, especially in the Little
Axe Clinic. Dental is to operate full time again after Thanksgiving,
with two new providers arriving on staff which are Dr. LaTonya
Shelton-Miller as Dental Director and Dr. Steve Truong as staff
Dentist. Dr. Miller is working part-time until December, when she’ll
then be seeing patients full time as a tribal employee. Dr. Truong
will assist her with their combined efforts with the Dental Team to
increase access to dental services. Patients are being rescheduled
for earlier access to appointments, and a third dentist is being
interviewed to come on board and help alleviate the access issues to
timely dental care of serviced patients.
Five primary care family practice providers have been
interviewed over the past few weeks, and a selection is imminent for
the Little Axe Clinic. Additionally, negotiations are underway with a
prominent physician’s group to help staff shortfalls in both clinics
and to open up access for our tribal beneficiaries, with emphasis on
same day acute access.
Behavioral health’s Dr. Stansbro has agreed to double his
presence and his patient encounter load as well, pending contractual
adjustments for his services, this should improve access to behavioral
health and counseling services in December.
Electronic health record’s is undergoing improvements to more
effectively service patients and to increase effectiveness of our
workforce’s servicing to beneficiaries.
The 1st Annual AST Health Programs Health Fair will be Nov 23rd, 9-3
PM, and with your participation and involvement in this wonderful
tribal community event focusing upon juvenile diabetes awareness
it can be successful. This community wide event will provide the
Tribe with some help to our grants where community health related
events are necessary to show community involvement. The health
department is excited about the direction they are moving in and
looks forward to this function being an annual event with more
fun and activities in the future. They also extend their thanks to all
departments and individuals who attended.
Sgt. Scott Wilson recently obtained certification for Rescue
Tracking. This certification uses tracking and land navigation to
search for missing individuals in a wilderness setting.
In the month of October the Police Department responded to 109
various calls for service in both Pottawatomie and Cleveland County
areas.
Recently the police department transitioned to a new data
management system which allows officers to complete incident
reports, daily logs and communicate between officers without
having to leave their patrol vehicles. It’s anticipated this will greatly
improve officer efficiency and time management during the officer’s
shift.
The point of contact for this program is Police Chief, Brad Jackson,
and he may be reached at 405275-3200. If he is unable to resolve your
concern communicate with my office.
Building Blocks & CCDF CCDF:
The new plan year started on 10/1/13 and within it a new sliding fee
scale has been implemented. All current applicants were renewed
with the new fee scale. A few new applicants have been added as
well as a new provider.
The new Building Blocks III building is coming along this week
the front entrance area had been added. Ken Jones, OEH Director,
will add to this report. The Administration for Children & FamiliesOffice of Child Care (ACF-OCC) has listed the new daycare in their
Summary of Tribal Child Care Activities FY 2012-2013 as one of their
projects.
The CCDF Project Coordinator is learning the aspects of the
Tribal subsidy program and the grant. She will be attending a new
administrator’s training in Dallas Dec 3-5. She further shared that
she is continuing to work on aspects of opening the new center and
is in the stage of learning all that she can about what can be done
to enhance the lives of children, especially native children, in our
facilities with early childhood education and initiatives.
Building Blocks:
Building Blocks (BB) has been very busy! They recently hired a
new Asst. Director, Ashley Purdey.
The Building Blocks program is now in the process of having their
Master Teachers complete their Early Learning Guidelines training,
which is a requirement for the Stars level.
Recently the Building Blocks Director, Billie Thompson, attended
training on Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Facilities. She
shared that the information was great and that the Building Blocks
program would be reviewing their emergency procedures and
making improvements where needed.
The BB will host a Thanksgiving Lunch for the families of Building
Blocks on Tuesday, November 26th at 11:30 am. They expect a huge
turnout!
The point of contact for the Building Blocks program in Shawnee
is Billie Thompson at 405878-0633. The contact for the Little Axe
Building Block’s program and/or CCDF is Brianna Ponkilla also at 405878-0633. If they are unable to correct and/or advise you on these
issues communicate with my office.
Education
On October 21st the 2013 Indian Education Summit was held at the
NCED in Norman, OK. Tresha Spoon, Director and Blake Goodman,
TYP Coordinator presented a session on the partnership the AST
Camp Nikoti Youth Program has with the Little Axe Public School
System. On October 25th, Blake and Tresha spoke during two sessions
at Celebrate Success at Little Axe High School. This event is an activity
to encourage current Little Axe students to make the most of their
future by bringing back LAHS Alumni to share their experiences and
to show them that being a Little Axe graduate does not limit them
in any way. There were several AST students in attendance at their
sessions.
The AST Youth Council met to volunteer at Boo on Bell in
Downtown Shawnee on October 26th. Tresha attended the 2013
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have newly appointed ASTHA board members: Melford Switch,
Sandra Vaughn, Lancer Stevens, Lisa Johnson-Billy, and Dr. Surya
Pierce. Mr. Mark Rogers, Health Programs Director, gave his monthly
report through a PowerPoint presentation discussing his Top three
issues, 2014 budget, strategic plan/community needs assessment
and several process improvement teams activations. Reports on
financials, business office-third party collections, credentialing and
privileges, contracts, and other reports.
• HEALTH BOARD SHAREHOLDERS MTG, Shareholders’
representatives passed the amended ASTHA Governing By-laws and
appointed board members: Melford Switch, Sandra Vaughn, Lancer
Stevens, Lisa Johnson-Billy, and Dr. Surya Pierce.
• SECOND GOVERNMENT TO GOVERNMENT MTG, Philip’s
Pavilion, Governor’s Mansion along with Native American Heritage
Reception, Gov. Fallin hosted the second government to government
meeting with Tribal Officials from the 38 federally recognize tribes
in Oklahoma. Back in June, Tribal leaders had requested another
meeting with her. Due to conflicting schedules, various tribal leaders
could not make the meeting and they sent representatives from
their tribes. Approximately 15 tribal representatives were there and
about eight representatives from the Governor’s office including
Jacque Hensley, Steve Mullins, and others. Ms. Hensley opened the
meeting with a prayer from Pawnee Nation Business Council, VicePresident Bruce Pratt. She stated the annual report would be ready
next month and Executive Order 2013-37, “… recognize Indian tribes
and nations have an interest in the welfare of Indian children and
stated the policy of the State shall be to cooperate fully with Indian
tribes in Oklahoma in order to ensure that the intent and provisions
of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act are enforced…”; Pinnacle Planwill improve Oklahoma’s foster care system. Gov. Fallin comments
were the following: Recognized Native American Heritage Month,
how the Oklahoma tribes have contributed in their sharing of
cultural heritage, ongoing support with the State, and tourism.
Mentioned the tobacco and burn ban compacts among the tribes
being negotiated. Also, a change being made to use Compressed
Natural Gas (CNG) for State’s car fleet and how she has 23 states
agreed to change to CNG vehicles for energy and fuel savings.
• 39th Annual Governor’s Arts Awards, Wednesday, Nov 13,
2013, 4pm, State Capitol of Oklahoma. Financial Consultant and I
attended and 19 awardees were acknowledged: Dr. G. Barry Epperley,
Tulsa, Chuck Tweed, Midwest City; The George Kaiser Family
Foundation, Tulsa, Carlos Ortiz, OKC, Kimberly Powell, Edmond, Dr.
Brad Benson, Norman, Jeanine Berrong, Weatherford, Tyler Bridges,
Shawnee, M. Teresa Vaero, Tulsa, Tulsa Youth Symphony Orchestra,
Marjorie Bontemps, Tulsa, Russell Crosby, Sapulpa, Thamazin
Harrison, Alva, Anita Caldwell Jackson, McAlester, Mary Blankenship
Pointer, OKC, Dwane Taylor, Yukon, Debby Williams, Norman, Paul
Moore, Norman, Jennette Sias, Edmond.
• Financials for Health Monthly Mtg, Monthly tribal finance,
business officer manager, health finance, and Health Programs
Director meet to review monthly financials and collections of the
health clinics in Little Axe and Shawnee.
• Monthly Program/Departmental Directors meeting. Each
director comes every third Monday and gives a monthly update on
their program/department. Court, Cultural Preservation/Gift Shop,
Education, Domestic Violence/Family Services, Enrollment, Human
Resources, Finance, Maintenance, Music, MIS, Police, Procurement,
Realty, Probate, Social Services, Tag, TERO, Title VI, Building Blocks,
Indian Child Welfare, Housing, Media, OEH/OEP, and Health Programs.
We, as the Executive Committee, appreciate these departments who
take the time to come and give us an update on activities and events
monthly and prepare monthly written reports. We understand they
may have circumstances occur that prevent them from coming to
the monthly meetings and appreciate the fact that they let us know
or send someone in their place when they cannot attend. THANK
YOU!
• REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS, meet every
third Wednesday of the month to decide on executive and legislature
resolutions for the betterment of the tribe.
Report
Report
Ho, HAH KEE HO WAY SEE LAH SAH MAH MO
Hello, how are you doing? I sincerely hope that everyone is doing
well, considering some of the tribal members are still waiting to
have their houses and other property worked on or replaced after
the tornado. I apologize for the delay in the process of qualifying for
disaster relief from
FEMA and the tribe.
One thing I have learned since I have been elected is that no
matter where you are, there is always someone that wants to use
“red tape”, and just because I think it should be accomplished one
way, there is always someone who thinks that their way is better.
Hopefully, this will all be resolved within a
couple months. With the holidays coming we can all pray that we
have a better year next year.
Just to let you know what I have been doing for the past month,
November 13, to the 15, I attended the Domestic Violence Conference
on Violence against Women in Washington, D.C., tribal leaders from
all over the U.S., Alaska and Canada were present. The conference
was very informative, the problem of domestic violence is a very
real and out of control problem across Indian Country, everywhere.
Domestic Violence is prevalent in other societies also but from what
I found out at the conference, most natives that live on reservations
and if they are from Alaska, there is no recourse for them to take
because, the legal authorities very seldom do anything to assist the
native victim. The numbers are just astounding at just how many
of these victims are teens. I would like to take this opportunity to
let everyone know that we have an excellent Domestic Violence
department here on the complex and all of the ladies work very hard
to help anyone and everyone no matter what race. In the coming
months we hope to start the renovations on the tribal convenience
store, and eventually we will get to the outside. I know that the store
has needed some work done on for a while, so it is coming soon. We
are getting very close to delivering some of the mobile homes, we will
start making field trips to view the site and get a better assessment
of what will be needed to get the mobile home in place. I
would like for everyone to be patience because it takes a lot of
planning to set it up. You will be notified in advance when we will be
coming out. I, again want to let everyone know that I do have a open
door policy and if I am not there, Steve Johnson is. Phone # for office
is 405-275-4030, ext. 186, ext. 154, ext. 104, Home # 405-307-0954.
I sincerely hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
I pray for my tribe that things will get better and that all will
have a very blessed Christmas.
God Bless.
Secretary Vera (Gibson) Dawsey
Treasurer’s
Report
Greetings Tribal Members,
Christmas and New Year Holidays are upon us again!
It seems the months have flown by even faster this year! Hope
everyone stays safe when you travel these holidays and be careful
when you are out shopping.
Our prayers and thoughts go out to our AST families, who have
lost loved ones this month.
• ASTHA and LSWN Health Board Meeting. The two health
boards concurrently meet every third Tuesday of the month. They
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• Elders’ Monthly meetings are held every third Saturday, either
at AST Resource Center or Title VI Bldgs, 10 am. If you are 55 years and
older, please come join us for fellowship, food, and fun times together.
Fund raisers, outings, and cultural activities are planned monthly.
Activities and Events the Elders have hosted are: Veterans’ Pow
Wow in November, Inaugural Ball, attended various cultural events
in Canada, Iowa, New Mexico, South Dakota, etc., in and around the
state of Oklahoma. The officers are Dan Little Axe, President, Mary
Birdtail, Vice-President, Cynthia Longhorn, Secretary, and Betty
Watson, Treasurer. If you would like more information about the
Absentee Shawnee Elders Council, please call Cynthia Longhorn,
405/273-4137.
• Thunderbird Casino Monthly financial meeting with
General Manager, Dillon Byrd, Controller, myself, and/or other
Executive Committee Member, who are available, to go over the
monthly financials of both casinos in Little Axe and Shawnee.
• Internal Revenue Service, VITA (Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance). VITA is a program for free tax preparation for tribal
members, Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit
components, targeted toward low-income families with children
(Adjusted Gross Income Limit-AGI=$58,000) and tax counseling for
elders. Training for volunteer preparers and screeners, will probably
start around November. TBD filing period will start in January
and run through April 15, 2014. If you have questions, or interested
in becoming a volunteer preparer or screener, please call Eddie
Brokeshoulder, 405-275-4030 x148, or email eddieb@astribe.com
• CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution)
Native American CDFI Assistance (NACA). Grant was submitted
February 28, 2013 and we were one of 35 awarded. The grant was
awarded at $92,290. If any tribal member is interested in being on
steering committee, board of directors, or loan committee, please
contact Eddie Brokeshoulder, 275-4030, Ext. 148 or email eddieb@
astribe.com
• Constitutional Revision Committee (CRC): The next
scheduled meetings are December 19th, 2013 and January 16th, 2014.
This committee would appreciate any input, suggestions, or come
to the monthly meetings.
If you have questions or would like more information, please
contact Eddie Brokeshoulder, 405-275-4030 Ext. 148. Or contact Briana
Ponkilla, her email address: brianaponkilla@yahoo.com
NEWS FLASH
• Cobell Update (http://www.indiantrust.com):Have questions
call the Info Center: 1800-961-6109. Important Update: We have
received many questions regarding when the Trust Administration
checks will be mailed and the effect, if any, of the current government
shutdown on those payments. The Special Master, the Honorable
Richard Levie (ret.), is in the process of considering requests for
reconsideration by those individuals whose claims for participation
in the Trust Administration class were denied. We anticipate that
process will be completed by the second week of December, 2013.
Checks may then be mailed to class members upon court approval.
It is our expectation that those checks will be mailed before the end
of the year. We are hopeful that the shutdown will not significantly
delay the processing of payments. However, many of the personnel
with whom we deal both at Interior and the Department of Justice
who provide the claims administrator information to assist in the
processing of claims have been furloughed. Therefore there is a
possibility that if the shutdown continues for an extended period
that the delivery of Trust Administration checks will be impacted.
• Ok State Dept of Ed, OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 5, 2013) –
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Janet Barresi made
the following comments after Oklahoma City Public Schools
announced a pay raise effective immediately for district teachers.
OKCPS is also establishing a new salary grade that will increase pay
for more experienced teachers. “I want to commend Oklahoma City
Public Schools for its decision enacting a teacher pay raise. This is
proactive, forward-thinking leadership. Oklahoma’s hardworking
and dedicated teachers deserve better compensation, and students
deserve an administration that focuses on strong instruction in the
classroom. “This is very good news for Oklahoma City Public Schools,
and I hope it serves as an inspiration for other districts throughout
the state. Months ago, I began calling on districts to provide a $2,000
pay raise this year for teachers. That can easily be accomplished
by schools using only 10 percent of their carryover funds and
reprioritizing 2 percent of their overhead. Teachers deserve and
need fair compensation, and OKCPS understands that.”
The Finance Department employees, very much deserve special
recognition as they daily continue the never ending processes for
the financial side of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. Without their
tireless diligence, dedication, and commitment we could not keep
the financial transactions processes flowing!
Also, appreciation to the Financial Consultant, Eddie
Brokeshoulder, who continues to assist me with numerous projects,
recommendations/suggestions, attendance at meetings where I
cannot attend, and consulting decisions in the office of Treasurer!
Very special thanks to Arlene Herrera who serves as Administrative
Assistant in the office of treasurer and secretary.
We appreciate all your phone calls, emails, and visits. May God
continue to bless you and yours! See below articles from Finance
Department and Financial Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder.
Respectfully,,
Kathy Deere
Tribal Treasurer
“Most of us, swimming against the tides of trouble the
world knows nothing about, need only a bit of praise or
*encouragement*-and we will make the goal.”
-Jerome P. Fleishman
Finance Department
D ecember 2013
The Finance office continues our efforts in keeping the day to day
activities flowing effectively and efficiently through communication
between the Finance office and Programs. In working together, we
have found the most time effective and cost effective processes for
transacting business.
The Tribe’s 2010, 2011, and 2012 Audits are “unmodified” opinion;
which when compared to an educational grading scale is an A.
The 2014 Indirect Cost Proposal has been submitted to the Interior
Business Center (IBC) and I was notified this week that it is ready
to be assigned to a negotiator. Our rate is up from 17.74% for 2010 to
21.98% for 2011 to 22.35% for 2012 and 27.39% for 2013; with 2014 being
undetermined until negotiations during 2014.
We are preparing for the 2013 Audit which will begin early 2014
for all of the Tribe’s entities [Casinos; Store; Restaurant; Smoke
Shop’s; ASEDA; ASTHA & LSWN which makes up Absentee Health
Systems; and the Tribal Government.] All of the tribe’s entities
must be audited first and then they are combined with the Tribe’s
Governmental Audit.
The finance department, for 2013, is completing accounting
by the 10th day of the month which has been extended from the
7th allowing the health finance to provide reports necessary for
adjusting inventory and accounts receivable. Financial reporting for
the Health Authority and Li Si Wi Nwi, Health Inc. boards for Absentee
Health Systems, Shawnee and Little Axe (LSWN) continues monthly.
The Finance staff has completed the October reconciliations and
financials. It is imperative the accounting staff continue to stay
ahead of all of the accounting so that audits go smoothly, and
Indirect Cost rates stay up to date. Indirect cost proposals cannot
be submitted without completed audits as the audit is used to
calculate the proposal. There are many processes in place in your
Tribe’s accounting department that ensure we keep accurate
records of transactions. The Tribe’s accounting processes must be in
compliance with GAAP; (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
and GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) and these
rules are updated sometimes annually.
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Small Business Banking Forum in Tulsa, Oklahoma which covered
topics: A Banker’s Perspective on Underwriting Business Loans,
Equity & Non-Bank Financing, Technical Assistance – Small Business
Development Centers of Oklahoma, Source-Link and Business
& Industry – Tulsa Technology Center, Professional Services –
Legal, Accounting & Insurance. In attendance were individuals of
small businesses or starting a small business, seeking assistance
and information on bank loans, business plan and insurance
requirements. I invited tribal member Howard Bates of Shawnee,
OK to attend, Howard is interested in starting his own HOT SHOT
TRUCKING business.
Governor’s Arts Awards: Attended Oklahoma Arts Council 38th
Annual Governor’s Arts Awards for Excellence in the Arts, Oklahoma
State Capitol Rotunda, with Treasurer Deere. Excellence in Arts
where given to individuals in fields of Earl Sneed Business, Bill
Crawford Media, Education, Community Service, George Nigh Public
Service and Marilyn Douglass Memorial Award. The highlight of this
event was speech by Governor Mary Fallin and Leona Mitchell who
sang soprano love song in German.
Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Governance Webinar:
Participated in a webinar on the topic of Governance, sponsored
by Administration for Native Americans. The webinar consisted of
Governance Grantee Success Stories in funding and examples of
successful projects in Indian Country.
In closing, office of Treasurer staff would like to wish each tribal
member a safe and joyous Christmas and Happy New Year!
The Tribe currently has compact funds of BIA, I H S, and
approximately 51 Grants. In addition, the Tribe operates a General
Fund and an Indirect Cost Fund. The new clinic building payments
are current and have not been late and projections are that they will
continue to be current going forward.
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Finance Department has a very
hard working group of people and it is an honor to work with
them, the Treasurer’s office and at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
The Finance Department employs 14: with 6 (43%) being AST Tribal
Members, 2 (14%) non-AST tribal members, 6 (43%) being non-natives.
Our newest employee is a grant writer’s assistant; welcome to the
finance department, Brandy Chesser.
This department would like to extend a special thanks and
note of appreciation to the Executive Committee for providing the
tools, resources, and support to enable the finance staff to reach its
accomplished goals and to continue with this effort. A special thanks
and note of appreciation to Program Managers and Employees of
the Tribe for their assistance and dedication in our continued group
effort toward accomplishing our goal.
If you have any questions or needs, please call 405-275-4030 ext 162
and I will be glad to assist you.
Respectfully,
Belinda Collins
Controller
Financial Consultant’s
Report
AST CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMITTEE
SEEKING VOLUNTEER TRIBAL MEMBERS
Hello Tribal Members,
As Financial Consultant for the office of Treasurer, I hope this
report finds you surviving the Thanksgiving Holiday along with Black
Friday and looking forward to Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year. Treasurer and I wish each of you a prosperous New Year and it’s
our hope to provide transparency of sound financial operations and
reporting.
The following activities I have been involved and participated:
Financial Budgets: Reviewed and analyzed General Fund and
Indirect Cost encumbrance budgets.
CY 2014 Office of Treasure
General Fund Budget: Assisted
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
Treasurer Deere in reviewing and submitting CY year 2014 General
Hello Tribal
Members,
Fund budget
request.
CY 2014
Office
of Treasure
Budget:
As Financial Consultant
for the officeIndirect
of Treasurer, Cost
I hope this
report findsAssisted
you survivingTreasurer
the
Thanksgiving
Holiday
along
with
Black
Friday
and
looking
forward
to
Merry
Christmas and a
Deere in reviewing and submitting CY year
Happy New Year. Treasurer and I wish each of you a prosperous New Year and it’s our hope to
2014 Indirect
Cost budget
request.
provide transparency
of sound financial
operations and reporting.
CY 2014 Absentee Shawnee Economic
The following activities I have been involved and participated:
Development
Authority, Inc: Submitted CY
2014 ASEDA
request
with General
strategic
FinancialBudget
Budgets: Reviewed
and analyzed
Fund and Indirect Cost encumbrance
budgets.
business
plan and project development for
approval
Committee.
CYby
2014Executive
Office of Treasure
General Fund Budget: Assisted Treasurer Deere in reviewing
and submittingShawnee
CY year 2014 General
Fund budget
request.
Absentee
Tribe
Economic
Development
Anthony
CY 2014 OfficeAuthority,
of Treasure Indirect Inc.:
Cost Budget:
Assisted Treasurer Deere in reviewing and
CY year 2014
Indirect Cost
budget request.Center
Cambas,submitting
director
West
Watkins
for International
TradeEconomic
& Development
CY 2014 Absentee Shawnee
Development Authority, Inc: Submitted CY 2014
ASEDA Budget
request with
strategic businessStillwater,
plan and project development for approval by
at Oklahoma
State
University,
Executive Committee.
OK. Mr. Cambas provided information on
international
tradeTribe
opportunities
the
Absentee Shawnee
Economic Developmentwith
Authority,
Inc.: Anthony Cambas, director
Westhow
Watkinshis
Centerdepartment
for International Trade
& Development
at Oklahoma State University,
tribe and
can
provide
Stillwater, OK. Mr. Cambas provided information on international trade opportunities with the
assistance
and
a department
partnership.
The current
status
of status
theofLittle
Axe
tribe and
how his
can provide assistance
and a partnership.
The current
the
Little
Axe
Water
District
project
was
discussed,
with
more
information
forth
coming
in
Water District project was discussed, with more information forth
newsletter.
comingDecember
in December
newsletter.
Are you interested in participating and being a part of a
better tomorrow?
Are you an Elder or Youth willing to better the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe, if so please contact: Eddie Brokeshoulder
at 405-275-4030 x 148 or eddieb@astribe.com
Governor’s Report cont. from page 3
will continue to press aggressively for ongoing improvements in
both healthcare delivery, access, and customer service for our tribal
members and other serviced community members.
OEH: OEH&E has been extremely busy with the many grant
programs and projects under their department. OEH&E has
completed instillation of 3 new septic systems and 2 community
water system connections for tribal members. 2 well houses are
being built at this time that will replace the well houses that had
been hit by the tornados. The program is belatedly receiving the
funding they have been waiting for to purchase GPS/GIS equipment
needed to locate the home sites as required and report them in the
IHS Housing Inventory Tracking System (HITS) system online.
Ken Jones, OEH&E Director, states he has started the
Environmental Assessment for the Indian Community Development
Block Grant (ICDBG) Tribal Youth Camp project. Letters have been
sent out to the relevant agencies for comment on the project site
as required. The Oklahoma Archeological Survey returned comment
on the proposed site stating an Archeological Survey should be
completed based on the history and topography of the area. The
tribe is contracted with an Archaeologist to provide the required
Archeological Survey Report of the 200 acre site. As soon as this the
Environmental Assessment is completed and the findings posted
then construction may be started on the campsite.
The Building Blocks III daycare project is moving along, the
contractor has completed the safe room construction and structural
steel erection. He is in the process of completing the roof decking
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
FDIC
Small Business Banking Forum
Alliance for Economic Inclusion and FDIC sponsored a one-day
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6
Continued on page 7
and exterior framing this week. The Interior wall framing along with electrical will start by the end of next week. Mr. Jones is contacting
the Kitchen Equipment Company to confirm appliance order and is checking on some appliance spec’s for instillation of the equipment.
In conclusion – change can be good. We are making good, long lasting changes that will benefit our tribal members today, tomorrow and
in the future. We have many challenges that we must yet work through and it’s taking some time but we are getting there. I have 19 months
left and I must speed up to get the best results for you. For the past 2 weeks we have been working with Finance on our budgets. Apparently
for the past 3 yearsInfinance
has –been
doing
budgets
the department
I wantthat
to will
havebenefit
input into my programs so I know
conclusion
change
canthe
be good.
We for
are making
good, longdirectors.
lasting changes
what we are doing and
how
we
are
going
to
do
it.
In
my
work
with
program
directors
we
will
be
making
some program enhancements. In
our tribal members today, tomorrow and in the future. We have many challenges that we must
media we are looking
at
increasing
staff
and
beginning
to
take
on
external
work
that
will
help
our
media
department
to become more selfyet work through and it’s taking some time but we are getting there. I have 19 months left and I
sustaining and profitable. We are also creating a new Intergovernmental Relations & Planning Office this year that will initially be funded
mustfunds
speedand
up to
you.positions
For the past
2 weeks
we have
working
with
out of health compact
inget
2015the
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these
in our
Indirect
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Proposal.
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Finance
our budgets.
Apparently
for the past
years
finance has of
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for of her so it will be placed under
& Planning Office will
have on
6 staff
– my project
coordinator
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supervision
it and
I have
oversight
my Office with partthe
of the
project
coordinator
position
paid
out
of
my
budget
–
the
start-up
cost
of
this
office
is large but the services that
department directors. I want to have input into my programs so I know what we are doing
will be generated from
it has
been needed
thework
Tribewith
andprogram
will be worth
it. Thank
again for
your support.
and how
welong
are going
to do it. by
In my
directors
we willyou
be making
some
WE, meaning you, the people of the Tribe, and I, your Governor, are Building For the Future (BFF)! The weather is beginning to change on
enhancements.
In month
media we
arelook
looking
at increasing
staff
andnext
beginning
take on
us again and I wishprogram
you all good
health this
and
forward
to telling
you
monthtowhat
progress we have made here at the
external work that will help our media department to become more self-sustaining and profitable.
tribe.
We are also creating a new Intergovernmental Relations & Planning Office this year that will
initially be funded out of health compact funds and in 2015 we will place these positions in our
Indirect Cost Proposal. This new Intergovernmental Relations & Planning Office will have 6
staff – my project coordinator will have supervision of it and I have oversight of her so it will be
placed under my Office with part of the project coordinator position paid out of my budget – the
start-up cost of this office is large but the services that will be generated from it has long been
needed by the Tribe and will be worth it. Thank you again for your support.
WE, meaning you, the people of the Tribe, and I, your Governor, are Building For the Future
(BFF)! The weather is beginning to change on us again and I wish you all good health this month
and look forward to telling you next month what progress we have made here at the tribe.
Dr. Janet Barresi, State Superintendent
and Governor Butler-Wolfe
Conference 2013 Indian Education Summit
Norman, Oklahoma, October 21 - 23, 2013
Vice-Chairman Boyd Ponkilla
Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma
Washington D.C., November 13, 2013
Jo Kleinsasser, Governor Butler-Wolfe and
Lauren Wood
Governor Butler-Wolfe
standing by the
Absentee Shawnee Flag
National Museum of the
American Indian
Washington, D.C., November 11,2013
Governor Butler-Wolfe and
President Brian Cladoosby
National Congress of American Indians
Washington D.C., November 12,2013
GovernorButler-Wolfe and PresidentTerri Parton,
Wichita &Affiliated Tribes of Oklahoma
Washington, D.C., November 13, 2013
7
Lesa Shaw Congressman Lankford
Governor Butler-Wolfe
Washington D.C., November 14,2013
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deductibles. Certain Indian resources and payments are not counted for
Medicaid eligibility. AI/ANs can continue to get services through an I/T/U
even if the I/T/U is not a provider in a managed care network.
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continue tostarts
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even if the I/T/U is not a provider in a managed care network.
For more information, contact:
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Published: November 3, 2013
Trevor Yates wishes his classes at Little Axe High School were as interesting as bass fishing.
“School, that’s not interesting, but fishing, I can sit there and listen for hours,” Yates said.
Trevor Yates on stage during the weigh-in at the Bassmaster Junior World Championship in Arkansas last weekend. The 17-year-old
junior already has quite the acumen for the sport, as evidenced by his victory in the Junior World Bassmaster Championship on the Arkansas
River in Dardanelle, Ark., last weekend.
Yates defeated his closest junior competitor (ages 15 to 18) by 4 pounds, despite not finding any bass in the same areas where he had
when pre-fishing the river two weeks earlier.
“He had to figure out a whole different pattern,” said his father, Todd Yates. “He is that savvy.”
When he couldn’t get a bite around the lay downs in the small creeks and backwater areas of the river as before, Trevor started fishing
the main part of the river.
“I ended up finding them on channel swings, up next to the chunk rock bank,” he said.
Using a black buzz bait and a new squarebill crankbait (Chartreuse Sunrise Shad) from Livingston Lures, Trevor’s five-fish stringer weighed
12 pounds, 14 ounces. He caught his two biggest fish (a 4-pounder and 3-pounder) shortly before the weigh-in.
With the victory, Trevor won a $5,000 college scholarship and a Triton/Mercury aluminum bass boat.
He now has earned almost $10,000 in scholarships just through bass fishing.
“I just want to get to a college that has a fishing team,” Yates said.
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TEN GOOD REASONS FOR SIGNING UP WITH THE LITTLE AXE RURAL WATER DISTRICT
Bonds, but will solely be owned and managed by those that will be
receiving the treated water in the Little Axe Community. This will be
an ongoing, expanding process completed thru phasing.
9. Based on customer location and ground elevation rural water
service at the customer connection point is designed to provide an
average constant water pressure of 50 psi.
10. LITTLE AXE RURAL WATER DISTRICT will have rural fire hydrants
that are constructed on larger water mains [6” pipe thru 12” pipe] and
used by the local fire departments to assist in rural fire protection.
1. Once rural water is constructed on your property you will have
an abundant supply of quality drinking water that is tested daily
by professional public water system operators. This drinking water
would come from the Absentee Shawnee Tribal water supply and is
treated and tested to comply with the Oklahoma EPA Drinking Water
Standards.
2. An Annual Consumer Confidence Report will be prepared by the
future LITTLE AXE RURAL WATER DISTRICT and approved by the
EPA, then mailed to each Little Axe Rural Water Customer. This report
provides water quality testing results from the last calendar year and
other related information to the public consumer.
3. You will no longer need to use your well pump or well water supply.
You may continue to have your well water supply for outside or other
use if you desire as long as it is not directly connected to your private
plumbing that is used for rural water.
4. If your electricity goes out during a storm you will still have rural
water service since the rural-regional water system is pressurized by
large capacity elevated water towers.
5. There is a one time signup fee of $______ to become a member
of the rural water system. Once water service is constructed on your
property you will become a member of the Water District’s corporation
and have one voting right to elect members to serve on the LITTLE
AXE RURAL WATER DISTRICT Board of Directors.
6. The resale value of your property will increase with rural water
service on your property.
7. You are investing into water utility system that will help further
establish the community of Little Axe and help provide clean water to
those in the community that do not have a quality water source. This
is the true definition of “community”.
8. LITTLE AXE RURAL WATER DISTRICT provides water service 24
hours a day 7 days a week. If a rural water main breaks service is
usually restored within a few short hours. The Absentee Shawnee
tribe will be providing the Water Treatment Plant through Grants and
This saves valuable time to refill fire trucks instead of driving back to
a city fire hydrant.
INTEREST SURVEY FOR PROPOSED LITTLE AXE RURAL WATER
DISTRICT (LARWD) BY THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE ECONOMIC
BOARD AUTHORITY EASTERN CLEVELAND COUNTY AREA
The LARWD is conducting an interest survey of potential users for a
proposed future rural water project and service. This survey will be
used to determine the feasibility of a new project. Currently the LARW
District is in the design phase. We are now seeking to determine if
there•’s enough interest for an investment of new construction loans
to construct a rural water service to the Little Axe Community thru a
phasing process.
It is important to complete the attached survey and return it to the
ASEDA Board before __________, 2014. This is an interest survey
only and does not require you to submit any signup fees until you are
contacted later. The results of this survey will be provided to all survey
participants.
If you have questions about this survey please contact our office at
1-405-275-4030 Ext. 148. For more information about this, see www.
astribe.com.
LITTLE AXE RURAL WATER DISTRICT INTEREST SURVEY
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2013
I am interested in receiving rural water service based on the terms described in this letter.
PLEASE CHECK ANSWER: YES ______ NO______
I do not want to sign-up for rural water service.
PLEASE CHECK ANSWER: YES ______ NO______
CONTACT INFORMATION
Print Name ______________________________
ASEDA
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801
Township ________________________________
Section _________________________________
Phone: (405) 275-4030 Ext. 148
Mailing Address _____________________________
_____________________________
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ENTIRE COMMUNITY CAN BENEFIT FROM RURAL WATER LINE
Absentee Shawnee Economic Development Authority Media Release
LITTLE AXE, OK - Verna Hicks moved from Tulsa to rural Rose, Oklahoma in
1968. She and her husband had decided to buy a ranch with a dairy.
Part of running a dairy was having a clean water supply. Since they were on
well water, it meant treating the well. Often.
“When we had a lot of rain, it would affect the water. There would be a lot of
bacteria in it.”
She said the only way they had of sanitizing it was by pouring a jug of chlorine
into it.
“We used the water to clean the milk tanks out. The water had to be free of
bacteria,” she said.
And sometimes, the well would get low. She and her husband hauled water
from the pond to water the garden so they’d have water from the well for the
dairy and the home. They would wait for the rain and for the well to fill. That also
meant it would be time for another jug of chlorine.
When the opportunity came to sign up for rural water, she thought it was a
good idea.
“We figured the rural water would be safer, more sanitary. Plus, with the well, if a storm knocked the power out, we didn’t have water. with rural
water, we’d still have running water.”
Like the community of Rose once was, Little Axe is largely dependent on well water, and well water often comes with problems.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, well water is subject to many common ground-water quality concerns, including excessive hardness
due to dissolved magnesium and calcium, “a high concentration of salt or iron, or the presence of sulfur, methane gas, petroleum or organic
compounds, or bacteria. Some are naturally occurring; others are introduced by human activities.”
The USGS names barnyard runoff, bacteria, pesticides, and fertilizers as some of the more serious common water quality problems in rural areas.
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that this can become a serious problem because these “small drinking water systems are not covered
by the Safe Water Drinking Act; these wells and systems are often untested and contaminated.”
While the EPA regulates public water systems, it doesn’t have the authority to regulate private drinking water wells.
A rural water system for the community would alleviate those concerns by providing a treatment plant to remove solids, reduce organic matter
and pollutants and ensure that wastewater returned to the environment is clean. Water would be treated and monitored daily for cleanliness and
consumers assured of a safe potable supply of running water.
The Absentee Shawnee Economic Development Authority is currently in the feasibility stage of gauging the interest of the community in
developing a rural water system. With community support, the tribe can secure Tribal Economic Development Bonds and grants to fund the
project, bring clean water to the Little Axe community, and ultimately, also create new jobs by staffing the wastewater treatment plant.
Board member Adam Proctor says community support is essential. The tribe has to have a positive survey and feasibility study before applying
for TED Bonds.
“Whether you want to be a member of the water district or not, if you support your neighbors who do, we need you to respond by filling out
and returning a survey,” Proctor said. “You may not need rural water, but someone close to you might. And you don’t have to sign up for it. We just
need to know you support the project for the community as a whole.”
And whether you sign up for rural water or not, everyone stands to benefit from fire hydrants that will be installed along the lines. Having a
hydrant close will reduce your homeowner’s insurance and ensure fire trucks have a ready supply of water at their disposal should you or one of
your neighbors need them.
The ASEDA board also assures the community that the community itself will be in charge of the district once it is established. When you become
a member of the rural water system, you become a member of the water district’s corporation and have one voting right to elect members to serve
on the district’s board of directors.
Becoming a member will entail a one-time membership fee. Afterwards, ASEDA projects that average monthly rural water bills to be less than
$40.
If you have questions about the survey, would like a copy of the survey, or want more information about the development of the water district,
call the ASEDA office at 1-405-275-4030 ext. 148.
How do treatment plants protect our water?
A wastewater treatment plant:
Removes Solids - This includes everything from rags and sticks to sand and smaller particles found in wastewater.
Reduces Organic Matter and Pollutants -Helpful bacteria and other microorganisms are used to consume organic matter in wastewater. The bacteria and
microorganisms are then separated from the water.
Restores oxygen - Treatment facilities help ensure the water put back into our lakes or rivers has enough oxygen to support life
Who operates treatment plants, Tribe or Community?
The daily treatment plant operation is conducted by highly trained and certified operators. It requires:
• A plant manager/superintendent to ensure the plant has enough money, trained personnel, and equipment to conduct business.
• Maintenance personnel to prevent mechanical failures and solve equipment problems.
• Plant operators who know how to treat wastewater properly before discharging it into the environment. After a thorough training and exam process, operators
are licensed through State standards.
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FY-2013
FY-2013
YTD TAX COLLECTIONS
(thru 10/31/13)YTD TAX COLLECTIONS
DATE:
RUN RUN
DATE:
11/06/13
11/06/13
(thru 10/31/13)
TAX
CATEGORY
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES
TOTAL
COLLECTED
Sales (6%)
Gaming % of free cash
Employee (1%)
Severance (8%)
Motor Vehicle
Tobacco Refund
$5,320.89 $5,961.53 $10,318.20
$5,250.35 $6,199.63
$5,694.53 $10,621.07
$1,015.26
$4,978.72
$414,328.00 $408,888.00 $225,370.00 $224,409.00
$0.00 $258,496.00 $368,744.00 $260,000.00 $380,605.00
$29,238.39 $4,799.87
$4,314.16 $20,146.42 $11,097.65 $11,469.05 $8,437.34
$736.94 $24,992.83
$15,812.22 $5,128.09
$0.00 $21,426.59 $12,234.71
$1,488.58 $19,054.69 $10,289.60
$8,658.11
$14,481.54 $13,521.61 $15,001.64 $13,851.28 $13,034.02 $15,104.71 $14,605.08 $13,974.15 $13,338.22
$10,087.72 $12,244.26
$8,474.55
$9,091.57 $11,494.05 $10,776.45 $9,807.70
$0.00
$0.00
$10,604.50
$259,287.00
$14,764.66
$12,002.16
$13,981.32
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$65,964.68
$2,800,127.00
$129,997.31
$106,094.75
$140,893.57
$71,976.30
TOTAL TAXES
$489,268.76 $450,543.36 $263,478.55 $294,175.21 $54,060.06 $303,029.32 $431,269.88 $286,015.95 $432,572.88
$310,639.64
$0.00
$0.00
$3,315,053.61
$150.00
$108.00
$0.00
$0.00
$2,449.75
0.07%
TOTAL COLLECTIONS $490,238.76 $450,793.36 $263,585.30 $294,405.21 $54,215.06 $303,199.32 $431,409.88 $286,185.95 $432,722.88
$310,747.64
$0.00
$0.00
$3,317,503.36
100%
Miscellaneous
$970.00
$250.00
$106.75
$230.00
$155.00
$170.00
$140.00
$170.00
TAX SEASON 2013 IS UPON US
AGAIN….
Have your taxes
prepared at no cost
Save your money
TARGETED TOWARD LOW-‐INCOME FAMILIES
Adjusted Gross Income (AGI < $58,000)
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Volunteer Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
Kicks Off 2013 Tax Season
VITA program is tentative scheduled to begin January 22, 2014 at the
Title VI Building. Tentative days of the week are Wednesday 3 – 7,
Thursday 3 -‐ 7 and Saturday 9 – 2.
For more information contact Eddie Brokeshoulder at 405-‐275-‐4030 x
148.
WE ARE RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS
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1.99%
84.40%
3.92%
3.20%
4.25%
2.17%
After months of planning, discussion and recruiting help and donations, the
Elders Council with assistance from the Veterans Association held the “A Day of
Celebration honoring Veterans Pow Wow” on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at W.P.
Wood Field House on the St. Gregory University campus in Shawnee. All invited
head staff were there to help make this event a success, vendors turned out in
good numbers, competitors came to make this one-day pow wow worth the trip
and family and spectators enjoyed being there. A comment found on facebook
the day after the pow wow heard praise for his visit to Absentee Shawnee
country was thankful for the invitation to be there as emcee and was especially
glad to see homemade tamales offered at the concession. That must be true
because I saw him walking around during breaks chowing down on one or two.
Not to mention the usual pow wow food item - fry bread. There was as much
grease on the microphone as there was his face!
Heartfelt thanks goes to our Head Staff who came and worked hard to
make this happen. Our staff was: Emcee, Chris White, a Marine veteran; Head
Man Dancer, Jason Bender, a Marine veteran; Head Lady Dancer, Angie Thurman
Goodfox; Gourd Dancer, Wilson Roberts, an Army veteran; Head Girl Dancer,
Reagan Hill; Head Boy Dancer, Cody Morris; Head Singer, Forrest “Kesko” Walker
and Arena Directors John Blanchard and Rocky Blanchard. A small group of
recruited judges deserve special recognition who worked their way through a record setting “ties” in dance competition include Jodi Little Axe, Troy Little Axe, Fred
Standing, Gwen Switch, Vera Walker and Melia Anthony. Spear heading other areas of the pow wow were: Vendors: Wanda Tiger; Concession: Meredith Wahpekeche;
Raffles: Mary Birdtail, Supper: D.K. Johnson. A big hooray for our hard working cooks.
From The Elders Corner...
A list of winners by category is as follows:
Golden Age Women (60+)
1st - Linda Standing
2nd - Sharon Roberts
3rd - Sandra McClellan
Womens Fancy Shawl
1st - T’ata Roberts
2nd - Oke-Tu ‘Sha Roberts
3rd - Annica Billey
Golden Age Men (60+)
1st - Cecil Wahpekeche
2nd - Algene Washington Sr.
3rd - Wilson Roberts
Mens Fancy Dance
1st - Henry McClellan
2nd - B. Pewo
3rd - Graham Primeaux
Grass Dance
1st - Ed Black, Jr.
2nd - Marty Thurman
3rd - Keenan Springer
Womens Jingle Dress
1st - Rebecca Roberts
2nd - Rowena Roberts
3rd - Shaudeen Smith
Mens Straight
1st - Michael Plumley
2nd - Ryan Goodfox
3rd - Edmond Howell
Womens Cloth
1st - Toni Tsatoke Mule
2nd - Tara Goodfox
3rd - Ursula Hill
Mens Traditional
1st -Cricket Shields
2nd - B.J. Haury
3rd - Donovan Haury
Womens Buckskin
1st - Charish Toehay
2nd - Jasa Lightfoot
3rd - Denise Haury
Junior Boys
1st -Akhyka Pena
2nd -Tyler Thurman
3rd - Mah-Juhtheen Roberts
Junior Girls
1st - Morning Star Roberts
2nd - Malia Pewo
3rd - Ashley Longhorn
Tiny Tots (up to age 6) All future champion dancers - All First Place
As our nation honored our veterans, we chose to honor a special tribal veteran
this year in our event and that was to honor Mr. Wayne Allen “Bainey” Longhorn.
Bainey is an 86 year old World War II combat Army veteran who was recognized
earlier this year as being the eldest Absentee Shawnee male person. It appeared
to me that he enjoyed this recognition and was honored by the Veterans
Association and by family members of his deceased brother, Ernest Longhorn,
also a WWII combat Army veteran. The Elders Council has voted to consider
taking over the July 4th, 2014 Pow Wow to be held at Thunderbird Casino with
hopes to generate funds to sponsor another Veterans Pow Wow. This year’s event
was made possible through a donation from the casino because our fund raising
efforts fell short of raising enough money for this by our concil. Please keep that
in mind when you hear us talking about that in the future. There is always room
for improvement and we can always use the help.
Even though this was a one day pow wow, many individuals stepped forward
to help. From beginning to end, you could see Council members, Veterans
Association, tribal employees, family, friends, and community members helping
in set up, clean up, running errands (to Wal Mart) to pick up food, supplies and
forgotten items (like duct tape). As coordination for the pow wow, I know it is
important to recognize and give thans to the ones who helped in so many
areas of this event and that is to say thank you to my immediate family, Vivian
Longhorn Shane who, though she lives in Montana, contributed financially and
shared ideas, Nathan Longhorn who came from Kansas at his own expense and
shared his ideas and experience and worked hard to put this together, Ewell
Longhorn who helped financially and crunched numbers in many areas, Joel
Longhorn, financial contribution and ideas and elbow grease as needed, and Mel
Switch, also digging in the wallet for items needed from day one of this great
idea of mine to do this. My daughters, son-in-laws and grandchildren who, for
some reason, thought this was “fun”.
I have had very positive comments from head staff and competitors that makes
me feel and say to our aging Elders Council members, “You did a good job! It was
a success! Keep it up next year! Thank you all for your determination and help.
Yaw-wah!”
For comments, quesitons and suggestions, feel free to call me at (405) 273-4137
Cynthia Longhorn
Secretary
Elders Council
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2013
Adams, Misty Dawn
Aguirre, Carlos Eriberto
Alaee, Beverly Jo
Alford, Blake Tyler
Allen, Annabelle Marie
Anderson Reading, Alecia Dawn
Armstrong, Hobart
Ash, Roger Wayne
Ashmore, Anita Carol
Atabaigi, Roberta Lynn
Atwood, Crystal Dawn
Ayers, Delana Sue
Ballard, Debra Ann
Ballard, Donald Gene
Barnett, Laketa Kaye
Bates, Aria Belyn
Bates, Howard Eugene
Beartusk, Brian James
Bender, Maecie Raelene
Berry, Dakota Trah
Bierd, Jamie Chereese
Bigpond, Bobby Gene
Blackburn, Leland Paul Neasbitt
Blanchard, Ashley Gabrielle
Blanchard, Camenah Joe
Blanchard, Crystal Raylene
Blanchard, Erika MaCale
Blanchard, Johnathan Cole
Blanchard, Mya Aileen
Bond, Delsin Wyatt
Bradley, Micah Joel
Bradley, Phillip Monroe
Bradshaw, Mitchell Bryan
Breeding, Matthew Thad
Brokeshoulder, Elk Eli
Brokeshoulder, Glenda Mae
Brokeshoulder, Katrina Sue
Brokeshoulder, Vickie Robin
Brown, Braxton Gilbert
Brown, Charlotte Elaine
Brown, Cochanna Christine
Bryant Jr., Robert Wesley
Bui, Noreen Fay
Bui, Wiley The
Bullen, Shelly Lisa
Bump, Tonya Lynn
Burk, Debra Ann
Butler, Wosey Jane
Byers, Sherry Levon
Byington, David Adam
Carpenter, Whitney Rochelle
Chafin, Sierra Nicole
Charley Whatley, Marrissa Ashley
Chisholm, Keegan Conner
Coddington, Emily Elizabeth
Coddington, Krystal Renee
Cody, Dakoda Hunter
Coffee, Larry Ben
Colbert, Braylon Dean
Colungo, Wilma Wildena
Conner, Robert Neal
Coon, Vannessa Rae
Cooper, Beverly Rose
Cortez, La Donna Marie
Cravens, Christopher Dale
Creek, Christopher Samuel
Creeping Bear, Bobby
Crosswhite, Donna Elaine
Crow, Kimberly Kay
Csoma, Amber Blanchard
Cuellar Jr., Clifford Eugene
Daugherty, Samuel Edwin
Davis, Holly Ann
Davis, Julius Alexander
Davis, Rex Keith
Day, Anthony Lee
Day, George Michael
Deer, Alena Rose
Deere, Alyssia Lynn
Deere, Gabriel Xavier
Deere, Kathleen Ann
DeLodge, Genesis Octavia
Delodge, Wayne Lee
Douglass, Christian Jayce
Downs, Che` Kyle
Duran, Anthony George
Ellis Jr., Michael Frank
Ellis, Ciara Renee
Ellis, Jessica Marie
Ellis, Justin Lee
Ellis, Matthew Drew
Elsloo, Lyla Lee
Engledowl, Alexia Michelle
Engler, Alicia Diane
Evans, James Steven
Evans, Steven E
Farris, Stacey Lynn
Felton, Aiden Michael
Florick, Krista Leann
Foreman, Carole Jean
Foreman, Elysabeth Lesleigh
Foreman, Zelda Mae
Fowler, Joanna Marie
Frye, Zoe Ann
Galloway, Daisy Jade
Galloway, Kory Damien
Galloway, Skylar Matthew
Garretson, Christopher Ronald
Garretson, Janis Marie
Gibson, Davanee Mina Paralee
Gibson, Garret Henry
Gibson, Lita Danielle
Gibson, Lousetta B.
Gibson, Willie Ray
Goodman, Edith White
Goodwin, Alissa Mae
Graham, Jordan Michael
Grant, Jayden Dewayne
Grass, Billie Jean
Grass, Gage Owen
Griego, Aiyanna Che’la
Gurrola, Arturo Jr
Guzman, Ginger Gaile
Hadjiconstantinou, Ty Lucas
Hall, Sarah Jean
Harrison, Andrea Layne (Ellis)
Harvey, Nevaeh Nicole
Hatcher, Wade Jeffrey
Haumpy Sr., Willliam Allen
Hawk, Jordyn Marie
Hayes, Jackson Elias
Haymond, J-Lynn Lanea
Hernandez, Landon Jayse
Herrera, Precious Lara
Hill, Dominick Allen
Hill, Keevan Jones
Hood, John Michael
Hooper, Steven Joe
Huckaby, Mary Louise Tyner
Innis, Quanah Guy
Isaac, Frances Jane
Jackson, Cheyenne Marie
James, Constance Logan
James, Gregory Dale
Jantz, Evan Blake
Jimerson, Magan Christina
Johnson Jr., Anthony David
Johnson, Brodie Wade
Johnson, Byron Mack
Johnson, Camille Marie
Johnson, Fawntayne Catara
Johnson, George Benjamin
Johnson, Guenevere Tess
Johnson, James Christopher
Johnson, Kayla Ryan
Johnson, Marlene Jane
Johnson, Steve Allen
Kaniatobe, Guy Willis
Kastl, Scott Christopher
Kennedy, Deborah Leigh
Kilmer, Sandra Lynn
Kishketon, Malaki Allen
Kisor II, Jesse Devon
Lamb, Caden James Charley
Landrum, Rachel Erin
Larney, Darnell Maxine
Larney, Flora Jean-Kent
Larney, Shawnee H.
Lester, Mackenzie Danielle
Limon, Jennifer Nell
Little Axe Sr., Ricky Lee
Little Axe, Jaydell Chance
Little Axe, Kamyrah Lemarea Illiana
Little Axe, Maxine
Little Axe, Slayer Dane
Little Axe, William Dennis
Little Charley, Newman
Little, Richard Wayne
Littlebear, Calvin
Littlebear, Jonathon
Littlebear, Patrick
Littlebear, Paul Jaccob
Littlebear, Susan Gail
Littlebear, Waleen Tenae
Littlecreek, Ronnie Joe
Littlecreek, Sarah Denae
Locke, Tristan Daniel
Logan, Glenda Sue
Longhorn Jr., Keith Warren
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Longhorn, Kaselyn Diane
Longhorn, Stuart Kyle
Longman Sr., Clyde Bennie
Longman, Collin Jay
Longman, John Wayne
Lopez, Ruby Ann
Lowe, Preston Gavin
MacK, Makenna Dawn
Maldonado, Trevian Alexander
Mammen, Deann Marie
Martinez Jr., Timothy Andrew
Martinez, Efren Adam-Dean
Martinez, Tewa Marie
Masquat, Dana Lanelle
Maxfield, Joseph Thad
McBride, Anthony Daniel
McBride, Damien Nicholas
McBroom, Garrett Allen Trece
McCoy, Ramona Cadue (Sloat)
McCulloch III, Grant Howard
McGuffin, Vickie Ann
McGuire, Mary Ann Masquat
Megehee, Dakota Micheal
Merrell, Cass Adam
Merrell, Cruz David
Miller, Alicia Le Waine Edwards
Miller, Madilyn Neveah
Mills, Hanna Frances
Mitchell, Qiana Skye
Mizell, Janice Maria
Molina, Deanne Jo
Mooneyham, Andrea Gail
Morlan, Debra Jean
Morris III, John Gilbert
Morris, Cecilia Renee
Murdock, Brian Lee
Neash, Alecia Lucinda
Neash, Bobby Joe
Neash, Nekkia Christine
Neske, Kyle Logan
New Moon, Melissa Elaine
Nicholson, Lee Anna
Odell, Travis Dewayne
Oles, Robin Jewel
Olsen, Tonya Lynn
Ontiveros-Adame, Tina Marie
Onzahwah, Brian Neil
Parker, Hunter Caleb Chase
Parker, Teresa Erin
Patton, Erionna Marie
Pawpa, Jacey Tatum
Perry, Savannah Jade
Pewenofkit, Jay Patrick
Pickens, Irma Juanita
Pine, Jacob Lawrence
Pitner, Shane Thomas
Ponkilla, Orrin Heath
Price, Ciara Davon Delodge
Price, Ethan Daniel
Puckitt, Cody Michael
Purcell, Desmond Lee
Ramirez, Alejandro Andres
Ramirez, Alye Tatum
Reid, Parker Gabriel
Reyes, Isabel Fe
Robertson, Drew Hayden
Robertson, Kyle Scott
Robinson, Star Dionna
Rolette Sr., Larry James
Rolette, Lawrence R.
Rolette, Ryan Adam
Rolette, Tiffany Renee
Ryan, Crystal Gay
Sanchez, Sofia Magdalena
Sanchez, Tommy Shawnego
Schmidt, Sammie Anne
Self, Katelyn Lynel
Shawnee, Arla Nicole
Shawnee, Carrah Dawnell
Shawnee, Corey Wayne
Shelton, Jonell Lynne
Sherrill, Cody Michael
Shields, Ty Xavier
Shoemaker, Pauline Williams
Simpson, Caden Marshall
Simpson, Thurman Ray
Sinks, Tammy Relin
Sloat, Arthur Wayne
Sloat, Jennifer Lauren
Smith, Cheryl Renae
Smith, Kyle Lee
Snow, Brianna Margaret-Faye
Solis, Adrianna Clavel
Solis, Jose Maria
Spears, Catherine Renae
Spoon Jr, Carl David
Spoon, Desirae Roxanne
Spoon, Jiliyan Jade
Spoon, Michael Brody
Spybuck, Barbara Ann
Spybuck, Deborah Ann
Spybuck, Nicholas Lawrence
Squire, Christopher Lane
Squire, Johnnie Larue
Squire, Marvin Lee
Stanley, Denelle Mae
Starr, Jack Eugene
Stevens Jr., Houston
Stinger Jr., Jack Theophilus
Stone, Sherry Darlene
Sultuska Jr., Jerome Ray
Switch, Ezequiel
Switch, Herbert Clifford
Teehee, Penny Lynn
Tello-Faz, Jennie Rebecca
Tenner, Kirsten Elizabeth
Thorpe, Dara Beth
Thorpe, Jamie Lee
Thorpe, Matilda C. Masquat
Thorpe, Preston Barrett
Tiger, Ashlee Jean
Tiger, Joseph Aaron
Tiger, Kane Matthew
Tolbert, Justin Wade
Torres-Salazar, Mary Ellen
Trammell, Lisa Michelle
Valdivia, Shirley Ann
Villalobos, Constantina K.
Wabaunasee, Mary Ellen
Warrior, David Leon
Warrior, Whitney Michelle
Watson, Zachary Miles
Webb, Charles Kenneth
Webster, Ryan Bennett
Whims, Lawanna Jo
White Sr., Robert
White, Beckie Lynett
White, Callie-Kaye Ellice
White, Edward Leon
Whittaker, Dominique Marie
Wiles, Mitzie Arlene Little Creek
Williams Jr., Joseph Edward
Williams, Adrian Thomas
Williams, Benjamin Michael
Williams, Billy John
Williams, Chance Michael
Williams, Daniell Anissa
Williams, Michelle Lee
Williams, Okah Melina
Wilson, Alvin Blaine
Wilson, Dwayne Alan
Wilson, Jessie Lee
Wilson, Kaitlyn Nicole
Wilson, Kamren Patrick
Wilson, Raylin Amelia
Wilson, Retha Ann
Wolf Jr, Eric Wayne
Womack, Cody Lee
Wyatt, Vance Allen
Youngbear, Curtis Josh
FUN, FUN, FUN,
LOOK WHO IS
TO OUR LIL BIG HOKIMA
DAKOTA MEGEHEE
Holly Davis
Zelda Foreman
Julius Davis
We love you!
Momma, Darrol, Hunter, and William
Papa and Nana, Aunt Paige, and Makaiah
From Sherry & Marv
Corey
Shawnee
Happy Birthday
Dakota Megehee
GARRETT
HENRY
We love you very much!
Uncle Marv & Mama Seal
From Uncle Marv & Sherry
I love you son,
Daddy
Jili ya n
Hope you have a great 9th
Birthday!
You
deserve
the
Happiest
day
ever!!
You’re
such a joy & a blessing to
us all. Especially when yiou
make me laugh!! Happy Happy
Birthday to you!
I Love You
Love momma & Rat
Little sister Jili-‐
Happy birthday to you hope
your day is fun filled. So very
glad you’re my little sister.
Love Justin
Sissy-‐
Wish you a happy 9th Birthday.
You are so very pretty and
good to me!! I’m so gladyou’re
my sissy!!
Love little Brother, Joplin
Jiliyan-‐
Hope your day is a great one. Have a happy Birthday and
stay sweet and just the way you are!
Love Auntie BJ & Uncle Troy
To my Princess Jiliyan,
I want you to know that I am very proud of your school work, you are doing very good .
Hope
your Birthday is a happy one. I love you to the moon and back.
Hugs and Kisses
Granny Low
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Horse Shoe Bend After School Program
December 2013 News
Students in the Horse Shoe Bend After School program have been very busy with students involved in school sports and
community activities. The first semester is getting ready to end. For the Thanksgiving Holidays the after school program
will be closed from November 26, 2013 thru December 1, 2013. It will begin again on December 2, 2013 and will close again on
December 23, 2013 thru January 5, 2014 for the Christmas Break. For the second semester it will start on January 6, 2014.
The White Turkey Band Committee will be sponsoring the Christmas Party for the
Horse Shoe Bend After School Program in December.
KATIE WILSON
DESIREE JOHNSON
Katie Wilson, at North
Rock Creek School,
was selected by her
Second Grade Class
as the Achiever of
the Month. She has
made
outstanding
improvements
in
her
class
studies.
Katie enjoys playing
basketball and is active
in outdoor activities.
She is the daughter
of Calvin and Annie
Wilson. Katie has one
brother, Ruben.
Desiree, at North Rock
Creek School, is a third
grader and was awarded
with the Citizenship
Award for the month of
November. Desiree is a
very productive student
and is serious about her
studies in school. She likes
to help other students in
the after school program.
Desiree is the daughter
of Victor and Jennifer
Castaneda. Desiree has
two brothers and two
sisters.
Two of our tutors, Jo Kleinsasser and Lauren Wood,
participated in a Cross Country Meet at Gordon Cooper
Vo-‐Tech on November 9, 2013 and each of these young
ladies placed in the top 15. Both are Education Majors at
Oklahoma Baptist University.
GOOD JOB GIRLS!!!!! GO BISON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TUTORS WISHES ALL STUDENTS A SAFE
AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you should have any questions please call 405-481-0397.
Edwina Butler-‐Wolfe Governor
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FROM THE ELECTION COMMISSION:
The filing period for Elective Offices in 2014.
A tribal member may file for office, January 1 to January 10 (excluding weekends and holidays.)
Hours to file are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Potential candidates please consult the Election Ordinance for the procedures and qualifications
when running for elective office.
The following positions will be open for the Elections to be held in 2014.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Position
Lt. Governor
Tribal Treasurer
Tribal Representative
Filing Fees
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
Term
Two (2) Years
Two (2) Years
Two (2) Years
ELECTION COMMISSION
Position
Filing Fees
Term
Election Commissioner
$ 84.00 (prorated) Two (2) Years (ends 2016)
Commission Member #2
$125.00
Three (3) Years
FROM THE REALTY DEPARTMENT:
November 2013
End of the Year Inspections
My name is Cecil Wilson, I am the Realty Specialist. I have an announcement to make on behalf of the Realty Department.
I am currently in the process of conducting End of the Year Inspections of all property’s leased, and want to inform land
owners that I will be out on the property’s until all of the End of The Year Inspections are complete. The list below is priority due to expiration.
1. Wa-The-Pe-Wes-Ka-Ka
2. Anna Barone
3. Mrs. Charles Lewis
4. Jim Warrior
5. Thomas Washington
6. Bob White
7. Joe Mack
8. Jeannne Godopease
9. Ellen Tyner
Farming & Grazing Leases
19-9N-4E
30-9N-4E
26-11N-4E
23-10N-3E
22-11N-4E
22-9N-1E
5-8N-2E
17-9N-1E
30-9N-2E
ARE NOT HUNTING LEASES.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 405.275.4030.
Rachael Howell – Ext.125
Cecil Wilson – Ext.127
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Brown Family
Reunion
Calling all heirs and descendants
of Fryor and Margaret Brown!
We will be having our 2014 family reunion
June 6-8, 2014 at Stroud Lake. If interested
in attending, helping out and for more
info, please call:
Glenda (Brown) Fuller 405- 962-5732
Ronnie Lauderdale 405- 765-2700
Twiggy (Wilson) Gregory 405-434-9136
John Soap Jr. 405-585-9268
Sissy Franklin 405- 567-9254
Margaret Franklin 405-481-5820
Thanks!
AST COUNTRY
AST PHARMACY NEWS
KITCHEN
Ø Upcoming Pharmacy Department closures are as follows:
ü October 1, 2013 for inventory
ü November 11, 2013 to observe Veteran’s Day
Ø Deliveries of controlled medications are not allowed.
Ø Both Shawnee and Little Axe pharmacy locations fill prescriptions for members
of all tribes, but outside prescription orders are restricted to Absentee Shawnee
Tribal citizens with established charts.
Ø If you would like to receive a text message to your cell phone when your
medications are ready for pick-‐up, please alert the pharmacy staff and provide
us with a current cell phone number.
Ø When requesting refills, please provide 24 hours’ notice until pick-‐up. We will
need your refill number, located above your name on the prescription label, or
the names of your medication in order to fill.
Ø Present insurance cards each time you pick up or drop off a prescription.
Ø Keep us informed of changes in address, phone number, and other contact
information (changes at registration do not flow to pharmacy).
If you have any questions at any time, feel free to call either Pharmacy or stop by
and speak with one of our Pharmacy staff. We are happy to assist you with your
pharmaceutical needs!
Sunday - 7am to 7pm
Monday - 7am to 3pm
Tuesday - 7am to 3pm
Wednesday - 7am to 8pm
Thursday - 7am to 8pm
Friday - 7am to 9pm
Saturday - 7am to 9pm
Early Bird Breakfast
$4.99
2 Eggs/Bacon or Sausage/Hash
Browns
Biscuits & Gravy or Toast & Coffee
(Not valid on Saturday or Sunday. 1 coupon
per customer.With coupon.
No substitutions
Check out our
daily homemade
lunch specials!
Something
different
every day!
Hours of Operation:
Little Axe: 8am-‐5pm (& 7:30a-‐5:30p Drive-‐Thru) Monday -‐ Friday
• Phone -‐ (405) 292-‐9530
Shawnee: 7am-‐5pm Monday-‐Friday
• Phone – (405) 878-‐5859
Open 7 Days A Week!
We are open through the lunch hour!!
**BOTH PHARMACY DEPARTMENTS ARE CLOSED WITH
THE CLINICS THE FIRST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON OF
EVERY MONTH TO COMPLETE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES**
366-7220
(In Front of Thunderbird Entertainment Center Next
to AST Smoke Shop)
-‐Thank you,
Pharmacy Staff
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November 16, 2013
AST Education Department:
Big Jim Youth Awards Applications
Dear Tribal Member,
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Education Department will
begin accepting applications for the following awards:
I am again composing a letter to you about the need to act upon an age old promise made by Tribal Leaders
of today and yesteryear. During the mid-1980’s the tribe became self-aware and, although political in nature,
started paying for a college education for our Membership (self-governance). This, in the beginning, was a
way to tally votes but those leaders did not comprehend the impact they were making.
• Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Male and Female)
• Big Jim Athlete of the Year (Male and Female)
High school seniors of both genders within the 50 United States
are eligible to apply for these awards for the 2013/2014 school
year. Applications will be accepted from January 1 to March 31,
2014 by US mail or email, official transcripts must be mailed.
The official application form will be available at www.astribe.com
under the Education Department. The $1000.00 award is in the
form of a scholarship to the college or university where the award
recipient will attend for the fall 2013 semester.
Education is a lonely and difficult road. Anyone who has taken this course can relate to your own self-sacrifice
to attain your chosen degree. I implore you to ask those tribal leaders today, what are we doing with this
education the tribe has paid for? A small handful of members with upper level degrees now work for the tribe.
So, where did all our education dollars go, how have they benefited the tribe and why are they not working for
you? These questions must be addressed if we wish to make headway in dealing with other tribes, outside
Indian country and to be innovative. Additionally, if we want to become successful then future elected
leadership needs to hold at least a bachelor’s degree in a profession related to the office they seek. We start
by grooming our members to do just that, we educate them give them a guaranteed job upon graduation to
work and gain experience while helping our tribe move forward.
Individuals are encouraged to nominate deserving high school
Seniors. You may nominate yourself. Please refer to the application
for required documents. Eligible nominations will be judged by a
panel of (non-AST) experts assembled specifically for this purpose.
The intent is to bring together an unbiased group of experts to
evaluate the applicants in an impartial and unbiased environment.
Their decisions are final with respect to all matters concerning
these awards.
Awards will be announced in May 2014.
I propose we revise and fine tune our education department to help us achieve our tribal goals. This can be
accomplished by both, beginning a work study program enabling college students to work for the tribe while
attending school, gaining valuable experience while being groomed for future leadership and by contracting
with our students by requiring them to work for the tribe on a 2 for 1 ratio. For every year they receive tribal
education funds they must work for the tribe for two years starting at entry level for their chosen profession.
Preferably in the healthcare industry since this is where the tribe needs to be headed to become prosperous.
Award recipients will be recognized as the 2013/2014 Big Jim
Academic Achievement Award winner or the Big Jim Athlete of the
Year. In addition to this recognition the award recipients will
receive a $1000.00 scholarship to be used towards their
education and the advancement of their career.
Upon completion of the contract the student tribal member has choice to stay with the tribe, thus providing the
tribe with an educated workforce to help us move forward. If the student at any time wishes to leave the tribe
before fulfil ing their agreed upon contract then they must repay all or a portion back to the tribe. Otherwise,
the employer wishing to employ them may buy out their contract so that the tribe wil have those funds to put
back into education for the next member graduating high school. This is what I would elect to do if I were a
tribal leader looking to change history for our tribe. This is a benchmark that wil change the course for a
rewarding future for our children, grandchildren and beyond.
Questions on these awards program should be addressed to:
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department c/o Tresha Spoon
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
405.275.4030 Ext 121 youthaward@astribe.com
Hi everyone. You may know that I have been out sick fore a while
but I'll be back restarting all the music classes on December
02/2013 if you are one of the music programs students please feel
free to call or email me and let's get you back in your music class
A.S.A.P. thanks for all your prayers & support may GOD bless.
And remember all classes are FREE!
So now is the time to push the tribal leadership to stop promising our children an education with a promising
future while having no strategic plan outlined on how to get them there. I for one would have accepted such
an offer, as I received four years of tuition from the tribe regardless of the fact that I had an athletic scholarship
that paid my education. I could have used the “experience” and the comfort knowing I had a job upon
graduation for at least 8 yrs.
Music Program
405-370-5576 my cell
405-275-4030ext :117 office
pbradley@astribe.com e mail
These proposed education changes wil alter our direction in the next 3 to 5 years by increasing our prosperity,
self-reliance level and putting forward a positive image to the rest of the world. The education department is a
resource that has been wasted since it has been ignored to this point. Yes we educate members who qualify
to get into an accredited college, but that’s it, the tribe has not taken advantage of the possibilities of an
educated work force. Had those leaders back in the 80’s realized what they had and instituted this course of
action then we would be far ahead of the game and competing with the larger tribes out there. I believe the
previous tribal leadership feared what they did not have and relied upon experience alone, but with that
attitude look where we are today. A good leader wil surround his/herself with people smarter than themselves
in order to make the best educated decisions. The U.S. President does not appoint people who do not have
some form of formal education with experience to back it up. The U.S. Military requires college for you to be an
officer then gives you experience through training. Our education department is untapped resource…call your
leadership ask them to make changes so we can utilize our college graduates instead of losing them to other
tribes or the private sector.
Thanks
Phil Bradley
Purpose you life in the service of your people and
remember to enjoy each day.
VETERANS!
The Absentee Shawnee Veterans Association is
seeking veterans of the Shawnee Tribe that
have served in World War I and II and served
during that period of time as Code Talkers.
Please contact Walter Larney at
405-257-4064 home or cell number 405-683-1247
or email Shawnee_jarhead01@ yahoo.com.
John Al Little Axe-M BA LPN
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405-343-8705
We will be having our “Stuff a Family for Thanksgiving” event. Several boxes for
donated food items will be placed throughout the Shawnee and Little Axe Complexes on
Oct 21th and will be collected on November 18, 2013. Everyone is encouraged to donate
PSSF/ICW/FC
any items from the list that will
be posted with the boxes. Thanksgiving baskets will be
put together and will be distributed to our ICW families as well as any tribal members
Up Coming Events
who are in need.
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.
November – Thanksgiving Food Baskets
We will be having our “Stuff a Family for Thanksgiving” event. Several boxes for
donated food items will be placed throughout the Shawnee and Little Axe Complexes on
December - Angel Tree
Oct 21th and will be collected on November 18, 2013. Everyone is encouraged to donate
any items from the list that will be posted with the boxes. Thanksgiving baskets will be
The
ICW department
will
be gettingtoout
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to allastheir
this month.
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families
wellfamilies
as any tribal
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Angels
be placed on the Christmas tree in Building #1 on November 25th. On the
who arewill
in need.
back of each Angel will be information for a child such as age, gender, size and wish list.
As a reminder for those who take an Angel, please SIGN OUT your Angel and return the
Angel with the new, unwrapped gifts to the ICW department by December 13, 2013.
THIP list all applicants by a priority list:
Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly
a.
b.
Income
c.
Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions
d.
Condition of Home
December - Angel Tree
January – Parenting Classes
Other Programs available:
• Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program
Applications need to be completed and all necessary documents attached before the application will be processed.
Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com.
Submit completed application to:
The ICW department will be getting out the Angels to all their families this month. The
Angels willSafe
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with the new, unwrapped gifts to the ICW department by December 13, 2013.
when
For further information on any event please contact the ICW Department
Sena Yesslith
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
ICW Department
Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program Practical Parenting Classes will begin its
Safe and
Stable
Families
next session on January Promoting
8, 2014 in Building
#16.
The classes
are held for 10 weeks every
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Wednesday evening from 6pm to 8pm. Dinner will be served
when needed.
Shawnee, Ok 74801
Office of Environmental Health & Engineering
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
(Office) 405-878-4702
(Fax) 405-878-4540
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
January – Parenting Classes
For further information on any event please contact the ICW Department
If you’d like to submit
an ad or article:
Give us a call at
(405) 598-1279
or (405) 481-0558
or send us an e-mail to
stiger@astribe.com
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE
TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Recycling Program
RECYCLING MATERIAL THAT
WE ACCEPT.
ALL WHITE PAPER,
ENVELOPES, COLORED PAPER, JUNK
MAIL, FAX PAPER,
MAGAZINES,
NEWSPAPER, CARDBOARD, AND ALUMINUM CANS.
MATERIAL WE
DO NOT ACCEPT.
TONER, CARBON
PAPER, FOOD
WASTE, AND PLASTIC.
All articles for the
next month’s issue are
due by the 20th of the
current month
REMEMBER,
WHEN IN DOUBT
THROW IT OUT.
CONTACT
INFORMATION
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE
TRIBE OF
OKLAHOMA
OFFICE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH &
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROGRAMS.
2025 S. GORDON
COOPER DR.
SHAWNEE, OK
74801
Unfortunately, we can only
accept one picture per
birthday person, not per
birthday wish.
PHONE: (405) 2144235
FAX: (405) 8784701
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“To Establish a recycling program for municipal waste planning, reduction,
and Recycling”
The Office of Environmental Health and Environmental Program is
proud to announce the
start of a new recycling
program for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The
recycling center is located in the yellow
metal building adjacent
to the OEH Department. The Absentee
Shawnee Tribe (AST)
Recycling Program Program declares that waste
reduction and recycling
are the preferable to the
or processing of municipal waste, and that removing certain materials
from the municipal
waste stream will decrease the flow of solid
waste to municipal landfills. AST Recycling Program used the knowl-
edge and information
about recycling markets
and market demand as
well as information obtained from various publications and the internet
to comprise an analysis
of material the recycling
program will address at
the start of the program.
AST Recycling Program
Plan establishes a goal
that, by year’s end 2013,
at least 25 % of the recyclable material produced
by the Tribe will be recycled.
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
The AST recycling Program will initially focus
on the following waste
stream material; HighGrade shredded paper,
Assorted office paper,
Phone books, Magazines,
Cardboard, Newspaper,
and Aluminum cans. As
the program and market
develops, other recyclables will be sought.
There is a cost associated with recycling,
However, economic,
social, and environmental benefits exceed
these cost.
SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Det. Jason Brinker is a 15 year
veteran police officer who was
raised in Seminole County. Det.
Brinker has worked in Law
Enforcement and Gaming in
Shawnee area for the last 8 years.
Prior to coming to work for the
ASTPD Det. Brinker served as a
patrolman for Tecumseh Police
Department and Surveillance
Director for the Grand Casino.
Let’s Build For the Future (BFF)!
GOVERNORS SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE
Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe will be working with the six program department that she has oversight over
and will monthly select an employee that is deemed to have contributed to their program and to the Absentee
Shawnee tribe. The attributes to be considered are: Contributions to the community and the Tribe; leadership;
performance and work ethic; teamwork. It is the intent of the Governor to recognize tribal employees who
do a remarkable job and might not otherwise get recognized for their contributions. This special employee
recognition program will be highlighted under my Office as the SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH program.
Thank you
Steven Ray
Snake!
Steven Ray Snake from Cushing, OK
Painted picture and presented
painting to
Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe.
25 TONS OF ELECTRONICS COLLECTED
By SNS
Posted Nov. 21, 2013
Local Recycling Event Diverts Two Truckloads From Landfill
SHAWNEE
Sustainable Shawnee, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Natural Evolution of Tulsa and Direct Colors Inc. held a free electronic waste recycling event recently
for Shawnee and surrounding communities.
“We diverted two truckloads or approximately 25 tons of electronics from the landfill at this event.” said Shawna Turner, President of Sustainable Shawnee and
general manager for Direct Colors. “All the material collected will be shredded and responsibly recycled in the United States.”
Traci Phillips with Natural Evolution, an electronics recycler from Tulsa, told Sustainable Shawnee members that “over 2.5 billion tons of electronic waste is created
worldwide each year.
Electronics contain everything from the benign to the extremely hazardous and virtually everything can be recycled in some way. Toxic materials like lead and
heavy metals can easily leach out of irresponsibly disposed of electronic waste into surrounding soils and water. Recycling saves landfill space, allows for reuse and
prevents unnecessary pollution.”
Natural Evolution is one of 48 companies nationwide awarded the E-Steward designation that certifies their recycling process to the highest possible environmental
and business standards.
“We guarantee electronics recycled with us, including items gathered in Shawnee, will not be landfilled or exported to third world countries for children to process.”
Phillips encourages consumers to choose wisely and take responsibility for their electronics to the end. “By using a certified recycler, consumers can rest assured the
material isn’t falling into the wrong hands, sent to the landfill or worse dumped somewhere along a roadside.”
Shawnee is one of several communities statewide to hold regular electronics recycling events. Sustainable Shawnee hopes to hold bi-annual collections in the
future. For more information about recycling events in this area, visit www.sustainableshawnee.org.
THANK YOU!
We would like to thank everyone that contributed to the success of our e-recycling
event on Saturday. We collected items from 8:30 to 2:30 on Saturday and was able to
fill 2 semi-trucks with 25 Tons of Electronic Waste.
Thanks Again,
Ken Jones
OEH&E Director
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
You can read the complete story from the Shawnee News Star paper by the link below:
http://www.news-star.com/article/20131121/NEWS/131129948/1001/NEWS
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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT
Victim Advocacy
Assist victims by offering educational classes that focus on the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault,
stalking and dating/violence. Each victim is helped with emotional support and resources both from Tribal
programs and local community programs.
JOB OPENINGS
Court Advocacy
Assists survivors with domestic violence court related appearances as well as filing for emergency protective
orders (EPO).
• Surveillance Operator – Gaming Commission
• Floater – Building Blocks Child Care
Housing and Utility Assistance
Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence in emergency situations.
This assistance may allow for a victim to either receive housing or utility assistance.
Referral Assistance
Human Resource Department
Absentee
Shawnee
Tribe
2025 Gordon
Cooper
Human
Drive Resource
• Dentist - Little Axe Clinic
Department
Shawnee, OK 74801
Phone (405) 275• Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor - Shawnee Clinic
4030
FaxGordon
(405) 273-2710
2025
Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
Phone – (405) 275-4030
• Licensed Professional Counselor - Little Axe Clinic
Fax – (405) 273-2710
• Physician – Shawnee Clinic
• Child protection – foster care worker-ICW
Assists with providing community resources to those who are in need of additional services outside the scope of
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program.
Sexual Assault Advocacy
The AST DV Sexual Assault Program is on-call 24 hours per day to provide emotional support, advocacy and
crisis counseling to sexual assault survivors at hospitals, police stations and throughout the legal system. The
program also serves as a resource center to the community by offering educational information and referrals.
Shelter Placement Assistance
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program works with other shelters within Oklahoma in
order to help victims obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for the victim and children may also be
available.
John Carrington x 131
Elizabeth Clark – x 170
Community Outreach
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational trainings, informational
displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal and non-Tribal
communities.
Rachael Lankford – x 111
www.astribe.com
For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888 Monday—Friday 8:00am—
5:00pm. To be connected with an advocate in a Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
emergency after hours you may contact Jackie Denny – 405-432-9377,
Melissa Lopez – 405-432-9657, Linda Gouge – 405-585-8348 or
Kimberly Stephens – 405-365-5698.
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TRIBAL CHRISTMAS
PA R T Y F O R T H E K I D S
M OV I E T I M E
AST ENROLLED CHILDREN
MERRY CHRISTMAS
December 21, 2013
at
Harrison Cinema 8 Theater
During the winter months if the Little Axe or Shawnee
School Systems are closed due to the weather we will
also be closed.
“Walking with the Dinosaurs”
Movie is for all ages 0-18
The AST Complex will be open on the 23 , 26 & 27
but Title VI will be Closed to clean and take inventory.
Homebound will get a meal (frozen or shelf meal) on
December 20th for the three days that Title VI is closed.
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th
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Movie starts at 10:30am but need to be
there at 10am to get popcorn and drinks
Enrolled AST Children only + 1 Parent
(1 Parent Allowed Per Family)
December 24th and 25th the AST Complex will be
closed and we will not be delivering or serving lunch.
Gift Cards will be given out after the movie
Must be enrolled AST with CDIBs
The Thanksgiving Hams was a great gift to our Title VI
Members to those of you who received a Ham please
give you Thanks to the Executive Committee who made
it possible. Thank you and God Bless Each of you.
Governor Butler-Wolfe, Lt. Governor I. Gibson,
Secretary Dawsey, Treasurer Deere, & Representative J.
Gibson.
RSVP by the 20th with Cora Masquas in the
Governor’s Office
405-275-4030 ext. 187
If they choose not to go to movie they can
pick up cards during the week from,
Courtney Green in Finance.
Any questions or concerns please free to contact us at
405-275-04030 ext 169.
Menu subject to change
December 2013
2% milk served daily
MONDAY
SUNDAY
1
8
15
22
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2
Pizza Pocket
Corn
Salad Bar*
9
TUESDAY
3
Chili Dogs
Chips
Chez, Onions
Mixed Fruit
Chef Salad
Grilled Chicken
Crackers
Eggs, Chez
Applesauce
16
BBQ Sandwich
Chips
Pickles, Onions
Cookie
10
Chicken Patty
Sandwich
Lett, Tom
Steak Fries
Pears
17
Goulash
Squash
Garlic Bread
Tossed Salad*
23
24
Closed for
Cleaning &
inventory
30
Hamburger
Lett, Tom
Baked Beans
Peaches
Christmas
Eve
AST Complex
Closed
WEDNESDAY
4
Baked Pot.
Chez, Ham,
Onions
Veggies
Choc. Pudding
11
Spaghetti w/
Meat sauce
Green beans
Bread Stick
Pineapples
18
Smoked
Sausage
Cabbage
Cornbread
Jell-O
25
Merry
Christmas
AST Complex
Closed
THURSDAY
SATURDAY
5
6
7
12
Steak fingers
Mixed Veggies
Tossed Salad*
Mandarin
Oranges
19
13
Scrambled Eggs
Biscuit
Sausage Gravy
14
20
21
Egg Roll
Stir Fry Veggies
Oriental Rice
Fortune Cookie
Baked Fried
Chicken
Mashed Pot./Gravy
Green beans
Cheesecake
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Closed for
Cleaning &
inventory
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Pork Chop
Okra
Black-eyed Peas
Cornbread
Cookie
NOT GOING TO BE HOME
LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030 EXT 169
OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER
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FRIDAY
Biscuits
Sausage Gravy
Cereal
Cereal
Boiled Egg
Sausage Links
Muffin
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Closed for
Cleaning &
inventory
Low Rent Housing
Our low rent housing program is provided to families in need of
housing in the Shawnee and Tecumseh area. Rental houses are
furnished with kitchen appliances, central heat and air, and mini
blinds all throughout.
In the Shawnee area, the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority
has two elderly/handicap communities. These areas have fully
and partial handicap accessible units. A laundry facility is located
in the community for tenant use only.
Tenants in our rental program are provided services through our
Maintenance Department; if any maintenance issues should arise
you would contact the Housing Authority and a crew member will
come and do the repair.
Introduction
The information being provided is to help families
understand what programs are offered through the Absentee
Shawnee Housing Authority and how to apply.
Our programs target low income Native American families
who need housing assistance. The programs currently
being provided are Rental, Lease to Own and Down
Payment Assistance.
Application Process
Our process begins with the completion of our housing application.
When completing the application be sure and answer all the
questions that pertain to you and sign all attached forms. If you
should have any questions regarding the application; call or come
by our office and ask our staff in the Programs & Admissions
Department and they would be glad to assist you.
The application will also require documents to be attached in order
to complete the process; which are:
Photo I.D.
CDIB Card
Social Security Card
Birth Certificate
Marriage License/Divorce Decree/Custody Decree (if applicable)
Declaration of Section 214 (form is included with application)
Each household member must provide a birth certificate, social
security card and CDIB card (if enrolled in a federally recognized
tribe). The Housing Authority will conduct a criminal background
check and credit check on all adult household members over the
age of 18. A home visit is the final step in completing your
application.
!
The Lease to Own Program is available for any Native
American family who has met our requirements and would like
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
to purchase a home through the Housing Authority. The
homes offered are ones currently in inventory and owned by
the Housing Authority.
This program is designated for income eligible families who
have been renting but now feel they are ready for the
opportunity to purchase their own home. The application is
the same as the rental; accept the income requirements are
different.
Be sure and specify when completing your
application, that you are applying for the Lease to Own
Program. If you have substantial rental history and meet the
income requirements, your name may be placed on the
waiting list.
107 N. Kimberly
Shawnee, OK 74801
P.O. Box 425
Shawnee, OK 74802-0425
Phone: 405-273-1050
Fax: 405-275-0678
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Eligibility for each program
has income requirements;
please be sure and review
the current income limits on
your application.
We will not be able to
process your application if
you do not meet the income
criteria.
This program offers a one-time grant of up to $20,000 to assist
with down payment and/or closing cost to purchase a home and
is designed to make home mortgage payments more affordable
Eligibility Requirements
•
Applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age
•
Must be Native American enrolled in a Federally
Recognized Tribe, with priority given to enrolled members of
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma to apply
•
Applicant must qualify as a low-income family, and
must meet minimum income guidelines
•
Applicant must be first-time homeowner
•
Primary residences only
•
Must be approved for home loan
•
Dwelling Unit must pass environmental inspection
!
!
!
All applicants are required to attend a
counseling class conducted by our
Resident Counselor before signing a
lease.
Annual Recertification are required
for Rental/Lease to Own programs
Inspections are performed on our
homes annually
MONTHLY RENT IS CALCULATED BY YOUR INCOME
!
OUR LOW RENT UNITS HAVE 1, 2, 3, & 4 BEDROOMS
!
LEASE TO OWN HOMES HAVE 3 & 4 BEDROOMS
Waiting List
A letter will be mailed out once your application has been
approved notifying you of the date your name was placed on the
waiting list. It is very important to stay in contact and notify the
Housing Authority anytime changes occur in income, household
composition, or contact information.
In the event that your name is next in being offered a home; you
will be notified by letter or phone.
Annual Updates required to remain on the waiting list.
Applications are now being accepted for families that are over the
income limits for our IHBG funded programs. Please contact our
Programs & Admissions Department for further details.
NOTE: There is limited homes available for this program.
DISABILITY BENEFITS
Camp Nikoti Tribal Youth Program presents...
Melokami Youth Camp 2013
FOR
WOUNDED WARRIORS
THANK YOU to all tribal program staff who helped make this year’s camp a success and
full of fun for the youth!
Military service members can get their disability claims
processed quickly by Social Security.
Benefits available through Social Security are different than
those from the Department of Veterans Affairs and
require a separate application.
The expedited process is used for military service members who
become disabled while on active military service on or after
October 1, 2001, regardless of where the disability occurs.
www.socialsecurity.gov
or call toll-free, 1-800-772-1213
(for the deaf or hard of hearing, call our TTY
number, 1-800-325-0778)
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Foster & Adoptive 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.
The Indian Child Welfare Program actively
seeks Native American families to become
foster parents for Native American children.
To find out how to become a foster parent for the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe call 405-878-4702
• Can you love and care for a child who comes from a difficult background?
• Can you help a child develop a sense of belonging?
• Are you secure in yourself & your parenting Skills?
• Can you maintain a positive attitude toward a child’s parents?
• Can you love with all your heart & then let go?
FOSTER PARENTS PROVIDE A TEMPORARY, SAFE HOME FOR CHILDREN IN CRISIS. THEY ARE
PARTNERS WITH WORKERS, LAWYERS, AND JUDGES. IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE! CAN YOU OPEN
YOUR HOME AND HEART FOR A FOSTER CHILD?
Many children need a loving home and a family to help them through a very tough time. Please think about it and
talk with your family before you become a foster home. They all need safe, supportive environments!
If you find yourself and your family interested in Foster Care, please contact Amanda Lenora, CPS/Foster Care
Worker - 405-878-4702
ASTribe
Indian Child Welfare Department
FOSTER CARE
This article appears in the Daily Times in Farmington, New Mexico. And even though this talks about the foster care program and tribal children
in foster care, this article can speak on behalf of what the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Foster Care and other tribes are going thru. Finding foster homes is
a necessary to not only protect AST children but to also maintain their cultural identity, heritage and traditions. The Absentee is a small tribe and we
should be able to work as ONE TRIBE to care for the AST children. If you have any questions, contact the ICW department at (405)275-4030.
“Only two foster homes in San Juan County belong to American Indian families, but more than half of the 85 children in foster care now are American
Indian. That means about 40 American Indian youths in the local foster system are living with non-native families. The Children, Youth and Families
Department, charged with placing children in alternate homes if their own families are deemed unsafe for reasons of abuse or neglect, is having a hard
time finding enough native families for the number of native children in the system.
The department does everything it can to match a child with a family of a similar background. That doesn’t work when fewer homes than children
are in the system, which means native children more often than not end up in non-native families. This is contrary to federal policy, which directs the
department to make every effort to place children of American Indian descent in homes that nourish their cultural identity. But without more native
families stepping up to offer a home for children, there is little the department can do to remedy this situation.
The Indian Child Welfare Act provides four placement options, which the department must pursue in descending order every time it places a native
child. The first option is to place American Indian children with a relative who can provide a safe environment and who eventually attains a foster
care license. The second option is for a child to be placed in a family from the same American Indian tribe. The third is for the child to be placed with
a American Indian family not of the same tribe. The final option, and the one the CYFD most often uses, is matching native children with non-native
families that simply have a foster care license.
This is a loss for children and for potential foster families. It’s also a loss when it comes to efforts to revitalize native traditions and teach them to the
children. We encourage all native families with the resources that can allow children a home to contact the Children, Youth and Families Department.
Fostering a child is one of the most rewarding things a family can do.”
In the state of Oklahoma alone, there are almost 3000 Native American children in the foster care program with a majority of these children placed
in non-native placements. Now imagine if your son, daughter, grand children were placed in another home that didn’t teach or understand the Absentee
Shawnee traditions. What would happen to their identity, their sense of being a AST, their sense of belonging and being proud of being a Absentee
Shawnee?
The AST ICW dept are in need to foster homes. Emergency homes, temporary homes, it doesn’t matter. We have made it a goal to get certify at least
5 homes to be foster homes for the AST. With obtaining more every year from this point on. It takes ONE TRIBE to care for ONE CHILD. As the great
Tecumseh said, “A SINGLE TWIG BREAKS BUT A BUNDLE OF TWIGS IS STRONG.”
For more information about being a foster home, please contact: Indian Child Welfare Department (405)878-4702
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Safety Tips from...
√ Never leave children alone in or around
cars; not even for a minute.
√ Put something you'll need like your cell
phone, handbag, employee ID or brief
case, etc., on the floor board in the back
seat.
√ Get in the habit of always opening the back
door of your vehicle every time you reach
your destination to make sure no child has
been left behind. This will soon become a
habit. We call this the “Look Before You
Lock” campaign.
√ Keep a large stuffed animal in the child's
car seat when it’s not occupied. When the
child is placed in the seat, put the stuffed
animal in the front passenger seat. It's a
visual reminder that anytime the stuffed
animal is up front you know the child is in
the back seat in a child safety seat.
√ Make arrangements with your child’s
day care center or babysitter that you will
always call if your child will not be there
on a particular day as scheduled.
√ Keep vehicles locked at all times; even
in the garage or driveway and always set
your parking brake.
√ Keys and/or remote openers should never
be left within reach of children.
√ Make sure all child passengers have left
the vehicle after it is parked.
√ When a child is missing, check vehicles
and car trunks immediately.
√ If you see a child alone in a vehicle, get
involved. If they are hot or seem sick,
get them out as quickly as possible. Call
911 or your local emergency number
immediately.
√ Be especially careful about keeping
children safe in and around cars during
busy times, schedule changes and periods
of crisis or holidays.
√ Use drive-thru services when available.
(restaurants, banks, pharmacies, dry
cleaners, etc.)
√ Use your debit or credit card to pay for
gas at the pump.
The following are current programs administered by the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department:
These are brief descriptions of current programs. Program guidelines are
available in hard copy for at the Education Department office or for download at
www.astribe.com.
• Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, and a portion of
funds can be used for school-related athletic program expenses. Program has a maximum
funding limit for the academic year.
• Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, 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 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:
New applications for the Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program were
due November 15, 2013. If you are still interested in taking spring 2014 courses please
contact the Education Department.
If you are a continuing student, please send your spring 2014 schedule and official
transcript as soon as possible.
All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on
Services and select Education.
For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 2754030 ext. 121 or 1-800-256-3341 or email to
tresham@astribe.com.
For additional information about ways to
keep children safe in and around vehicles,
visit our website at www.KidsAndCars.org.
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Applications accepted:
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Education Department
Jan. 1st –March 31st
Finalists announced:
May 2014
2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive
(405) 275-4030
Toll free (800) 256-3341 Fax (405) 273-7938
youthaward@astribe.com
□ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Male)
□ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Female)
□ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Athlete of the Year (Male)
□ $1,000 Scholarship Big Jim Athlete of the Year (Female)
STUDENT INFORMATION
Name: ___________________________________________________
(LAST)
(FIRST)
(MI)
Enrollment #:
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
(STREET)
Home Phone: (
(CITY)
)
Cell Phone: (
(STATE)
(ZIP)
)
Email:
HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
High School Name:
City:
State:
Guidance Counselor:
Phone #:
Sport:
Position:
Coach:
Phone #:
(FIRST)
(LAST)
All Absentee Shawnee High School Seniors are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Documents to be included with application:
□ Official High School Transcript
□ Letter of Recommendation (Educator/Coach)
□ Tribal Enrollment Card (copy)
□ Resume of Accomplishments and Activities
□ 500-word Essay: How do you feel your accomplishments (knowledge/training) will influence your future?
□ Video (optional): no more than 10 minutes in length
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Camp Nikoti Youth Programs
Are you at risk for diabetes, have diabetes or
know someone who does? Type 2 diabetes is
the most common type of diabetes and affects
millions of Native Americans. Many people are
unaware that they have diabetes or pre-diabetes.
Native Americans are twice as likely to develop
Type 2 diabetes than others. Some common signs and symptoms include:
• Frequent infections
• Blurred vision
• Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
• Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
• Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections
Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms.
After School Program
Little Axe Resource Center
The afterschool program has slowly been growing since we started. Our students and
workers have been working very hard to get grades up as the semester winds down. This past
month, a few of our afterschool students participated in the Little Axe homecoming parade. They
made their own banners for their float and handed out candy to the elementary students. They
also have completed 5 miles worth of walking and jogging for exercise over the course of the
month. These students have been hard at work and studying to reach and achieve their goals in the
classroom.
Youth/Juvenile Diversion Program
Some ways to prevent and manage diabetes is through healthy lifestyle
behaviors. One question that many people with diabetes or pre-diabetes
often ask is “What can I eat?”. The American Diabetes Association states
that you do not have to be deprived or restricted. The key factors are learning
what are the “superfoods”, how much of it you can have and how often.
Getting into the habit of eating a healthy diet helps you manage diabetes
and prevent complications caused by diabetes.
Little Axe Resource Center
The following foods are listed on the American Diabetes Association web
site as” superfoods”. Try to incorporate as many of these foods into your
daily meal plan to enhance the nutrient content of your meals.
Our diversion program also kicked off this past month. We are currently helping a couple of
families and students to try and get themselves back on track. They have been working hard with
one another to try and better understand what each other are going through, and how they can
handle those situations appropriately.
AST Youth Council
The foods listed have a low glycemic index (causes slower rise in blood
glucose after eating) and provide key nutrients that are lacking in the typical
western diet such as:
• calcium
• magnesium
• potassium
• vitamins A, C, and E.
• fiber
Beans,dark green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit, sweet potatoes, berries,
tomatoes, fish high in Omega-3 fatty acids, whole grains, nuts, fat-free milk
and yogurt. To learn more about eating these superfoods and recipes visit
diabetes.org and sign up for Wellness and Healthy Eating classes at the
Little Axe Clinic. Call Sidna McKane to sign up at 405 701-7977.
Source: American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org
AST Complex
The youth council met this past month and agreed to put in some volunteer time at the BOO
on Bell Street Festival in downtown Shawnee on October 26th. The youth put in a few hours of
work helping set up carnival games and getting the prize booth organized. They also created some
signs for a few of the games and hung all of those up. They did a great job and worked really hard.
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2013
Indian Education Summit
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Absentee Shawnee Tribe
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Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe gave an impromptu speech on October 21st at the Welcome
Reception to open the 2013 Indian Education Summit. The Summit was hosted by the
American Indian Institute at the University of Oklahoma in partnership with the Oklahoma
State Department of Education.
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Camp Nikoti Youth Programs
Director of Education, Tresha Spoon and Tribal Youth Program Coordinator, Blake Goodman
presented a session on the Partnership between the Tribe and the Little Axe Public Schools to
deliver services like the After-School at the Little Axe Resource Center. Thank you to Governor
Butler-Wolfe and MSPI Director, Jenifer Sloan who showed their support and were in
attendance at our session.
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How to shop Dell using your membership:
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Come join us at the AST Resource Center!!!
Come join us at the AST Resource Center!!!
Free Tutoring in all subjects!
Games and activities!
Delinquency Prevention!
Healthy Lifestyles!
Free Tutoring in all subjects!
Games and activities!
Delinquency Prevention!
Healthy Lifestyles!
And Much More!
And Much More!
OPEN TO ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS
OPEN TO GRADES K -5 for
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Students
Everything is offered with no charge….Little Axe bus will transport
students to the AST Resource Center on Peebly Road and parents are
responsible for picking students up at 6:00pm.
Everything is offered with no charge….Little Axe bus will transport
students to the AST Resource Center on Peebly Road and parents are
responsible for picking students up at 6:00pm.
Duration: Starts October 7th and will run through the school year.
Duration: Starts October 7th and will run through the school year.
Monday-Thursday, 2:45pm-6:00pm
Monday-Thursday, 2:45pm-6:00pm
For more information and sign up please contact Blake
Goodman at (405) 364-‐7569
For more information and sign up please contact Blake
Goodman at (405) 364-‐7569
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RETURN SERVICE
REQUESTED
PRSRT
STANDARD MAIL
U.S. Postage Paid
Permit No. 434
Shawnee, OK 74801
Cover art is a selection of Earnest Spybuck painting,
“Procession Before War Dance” ca. 1910
Of Indians of Oklahoma
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR EMPLOYEES IS THE FIRST INITIAL OF THEIR FIRST NAME FOLLOWED BY THE LAST NAME AND @ASTRIBE.COM.
FOR EXAMPLE, AN EMPLOYEE NAMED JOHN DOE CAN BE REACHED AT JDOE@ASTRIBE.COM.
CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM
UPDATED: JUNE 24, 2013
Edwina Butler-Wolfe ............................ 188
HORSE SHOE BEND
(After School Program Director)
ENROLLMENT
Larry Buckley ....................................... 107
Jonas Jacobs .......................................... 103
ELECTION COMMISSION
Meredith Wahpekeche.......................... 150
Police Dept.................. 275-3200 / 275-3432
Thunderbird Casino NRM ......... 360-9270
Shawnee Casino ........................... 273-2679
Tribal Store (Little Axe) ................. 364-0668
(Kenny Jones, Dennis Burks )
Country Kitchen Restaurant ...... 366-7220
Media(Sherman Tiger) ..................... 598-1279
OEH/OEP ..................................... 214-4235
(Summer Ackerman Sena Yesslith Ronelle Bouchard)
Housing ......................................... 273-1050
Indian Child Welfare................... 878-4702
( Lauren May, Rick Short)
OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE
All Nations Bank .......................... 273-0202
ASEDA ......................................... 878-6782
AST Campus ................................ 275-4030
Toll Free ............................. 1-800-256-3341
Brendle Corner ............................ 447-3372
Building Blocks ........................... 878-0633
Harrah
ITTLE ASmokeshop.................454-0055
XE CLINIC
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Clinic - Medical ............................ 447-0300
After hours ................................... 447-0498
Clinic - Dental .............................. 307-9704
Diabetes ........................................ 360-0698
Pharmacy...................................... 292-9530
PROCUREMENT
Asaycia Clayton .................................... 178 Resource Center........................... 364-7298
Mary Ponkilla ....................................... 123 (Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman)
Colleen Butler (Receptionist) ............... 101 SHAWNEE CLINIC
Clinic (Bldg. 17)............................... 878-5850
REALTY
Pharmacy...................................... 878-5859
Rachel Howell (Director)...................... 125 Toll free .............................. 1-866-742-4977
Johnnie Hagan (Probate) ..................... 126
Cecil Wilson........................................... 127
PAGING ZONES
ALL PAGE ...............................................70
Finance page.............................................71
MAINTENANCE
Cecil Walker .......................................... 196
Reta Harjo ............................................. 128
Stephen Fife ........................................... 176
Donna Simon, Sherri Yetter, Isaac
Bettelyoun, John Mann, Kevin Kaseca
COURT
Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance
Kathy Brock (Court Clerk) .................. 120 Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek ..................... 211
Vanessa Ryder ....................................... 139
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