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“Among The Shawnee”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members,
The purpose of this letter is to relate how I view the actions taken by our Executive Committee (EC) of our Tribe
based on the taped videos and articles in the Absentee Shawnee News for several months.
After I viewed the taped videos and read the articles in the Absentee Shawnee News, I am very disturbed of
how three members of the Executive Committee (Lt. Governor, Secretary, and Treasurer) want to take away the
Governor’s span of control by having special EC meetings without her knowledge.
When George Blanchard and Larry Nuckols were Governors, the EC at that time took the same actions.
Now the EC is trying to take the same actions on our current Governor. This is not acceptable. The Office of
the Governor is a respected position of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The Governor elected by all members
serves as our elected leader with full responsibility to govern our Tribe. If a major event occurred against our
Tribe, the Governor would be held responsible.
It alarmed me to read in the December 2014 issue of the Absentee Shawnee News as reported by the
Attorney General Office Hobbs, Straus, Dean and Walker, LLP the following statements:
“Most concerning were three key areas: (1) adherence to the Tribe’s Constitutional framework for
Executive Committee decision making”; (2) proper role of Executive Committee members; and (3) gaming
operations. Regarding the former, an unconstitutional pattern had developed among Executive Committee
members over time of attempting to take governmental action informally through the mere signature of
three individual committee members.” (Lt. Governor Gibson, Secretary Dawsey and Treasurer Bates).”
Apparently, the logic was that the constitutional requirements for meeting and conducting business need
not be followed if three individual committee persons agree—in other words, no set agenda, no notice, no
convening of a quorum for transacting business, and no formal vote.”
These statements were supported in the December 2014 Governor’s Report. “These three individuals
are not acting in the best interest of our tribe—it appears they are deliberately misinterpreting the law, the
constitution and the administrative systems Manual policies of our Tribe for their own personal gain and
benefit. At the last Regular Executive Committee Meeting (which you may view on the AST tribal member’s
only website area now) these three individuals openly admitted to having their own legal counsel and to
having unconstitutional meetings with neither I (Governor) nor the Representative being invited.”
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members why are we allowing this form of governance to be continued in
December, January, February and March? Governing our Tribal business in this manner is totally unacceptable
behavior and must be stopped by us the Tribal shareholders. They were elected to be accountable, to serve
all members of the Tribe and operate all aspects of our Tribal Enterprises in good faith, be transparent, good
stewards of our funds and take action without prejudice. They were elected to put the Tribe first, treat every
member with respect, and go out of their way to uphold the Constitution. When I come to Shawnee to visit,
I want to be proud of my Tribe who is working together in a mature legal manner. I want the Shawnee NonIndian Community to want to trade, associate and support our way of life.
In closing, if the Lt. Governor, Secretary and Treasurer can’t work with the Governor who represents
us legally according to the Constitution, they need to resign or be recalled because they are creating more
legal costs getting their own attorney, Tribe’s business is suffering and not living up to the oath they made to
uphold the Tribe’s Constitution Requirements.
I will be at the Brokeshoulder Family Reunion in June 2015, and if I don’t hear or read about positive
improvements in the relationship of our Executive Committee we TRIBAL SHAREHOLDERS NEED TO
INTERVENE AND CLEAN HOUSE.
Please email me your positive thoughts or reactions to this message. Blschwarz2008@comcast.net.
Loretta Brokeshoulder Schwarz
Elder member of the Shawnee Tribe since 1932
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author does not necessarily
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and viewpoints of the Tribeat-large,
the
Administrative
Systems Manual, the Executive
Committee or the AST Editorial
Advisory Board.
GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 4th, 2015
10:00 AM
AST CASINO IN LITTLE AXE
Executive Committee
Edwina Butler-Wolfe
Governor
Issac Gibson
Lt. Governor
Vera M. Dawsey
Secretary
Leah Bates
Treasurer
Kenneth Blanchard
Representative
General Council Meeting · April 4th, 2015 · 10:00 am · AST Casino in Little Axe
MONTHLY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS CAN BE WATCHED ONLINE AT ASTRIBE.COM
Governor’s Report
Hello my friends, neighbors, relatives and Tribal
members at large!
I think spring may have, at long last, arrived in
our part of Oklahoma. For those of you who reside
in Oklahoma this seemed to be an unusually rugged
winter with our tribe having multiple closures due to the
hazards snow and ice bring. For those tribal members
outside of Oklahoma I hope you are seeing positive
signs of spring and will find joy in this weather change
as I do. This type of weather gives me the chance to
get out and start walking or riding my bike around the
Shawnee Municipal Airport track. The City of Shawnee
recently improved the lighting around this track and it
gives more opportunities to enjoy evening exercise.
This month has been an active month for the Tribe’s
Election Commission. This Commission represents one
aspect of what we as a sovereign nation have available
to it – a right to vote on tribal officials and issues. The
election process gives opportunity within our tribal
government for those who are 18 or older to illustrate
through their vote which direction they want the Tribe to
go. Voting is important within a democratic process as it
ensures the right of each tribal member is expressed. I
hope those of you who are able to vote - did so.
In my last month’s article I indicated I would attach
the testimony I gave to the White House on educational
reform and unfortunately it did not get attached. The
following is that Testimony:
TESTIMONY
Good Afternoon, White House Listening
Participants, I thank you for this opportunity to
provide testimony to you today on behalf of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
My name is Edwina Butler-Wolfe and I am the
Governor of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians
of Oklahoma and am serving my first term of Office.
First, let me educate you about my tribe. The
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is
a 4,028 member, federally recognized tribe. It was
reorganized under the authority of the Oklahoma
Indian Child Welfare Act of 1936 and has been
governed under a tribally ratified constitution since
December 5, 1938. The Tribe’s constitution was
last ratified in May 2011. The Tribe’s government is
composed of a merged legislative/executive branch
and a judicial branch. An independent Election
Commission is charged with the responsibility of
conducting Tribal elections which are held annually
with alternate terms being served by elected
officials. The Tribe’s legislative/executive branch
or Executive Committee consists of a Governor,
Lieutenant Governor, Secretary, Treasurer, and
Representative with each being empowered with
both legislative and executive powers. Our judicial
branch is composed of a Tribal court with Supreme
Court justices.
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe shares territorial
jurisdictions with Pottawatomie and Cleveland
Counties in Oklahoma and four other Tribes (Citizen
Potawatomi Nation, Iowa Tribe, Kickapoo Tribe,
and Sac and Fox Nation). The Absentee Shawnee’s
live in the region of south-central Oklahoma which
is about 35 miles east-southeast of Oklahoma City.
The Tribe is comprised of two bands: Big Jim Band
in Cleveland County and the White Turkey Band
in Pottawatomie County near the City of Shawnee.
This second community in Oklahoma is where our
Tribal government complex is located. The Tribe’s
ancestral homeland lies in the regions of Ohio and
Kentucky. It was during the nineteenth century the
U.S. government removed the Tribe to what is now
the state of Kansas. The Tribe ‘absented’ itself from
the reservation in Kansas in 1845, becoming known
as the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The Tribe relocated
to Indian Territory (Oklahoma) in 1890. The Big
Jim Band settled along the Deep Fork River, while
the White Turkey Band settled in its present site
near present day Shawnee, Oklahoma. It was during
1886, the U.S. Army forced the Big Jim Band to
move once again, this time to its present community
in Cleveland County. In 1891, the town surrounding
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and its sister tribes
adopted the name Shawnee as its name.
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe annually employs
approximately 433 in its two health corporations
(one for-profit and the other a non-profit, these are
both Board operated), two casinos, one housing
authority and those located at the Tribal complex.
Approximately $15,571,373 is expended annually
on salaries with those funds being expended
predominantly in a two county area. The Tribes
annual federal budget brought into the state of
Oklahoma is $36,762,875. The Tribe owns 783.59
acres; the Tribes members/citizens individually own
10,916.85 acres.
I am the second woman to serve in the role of
Governor for my Absentee Shawnee people and
as to date I am the longest serving. I am honored
to serve my people and cherish our children and
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elders and all that they represent as place holders
in our history and our future. Prior to coming into
the role of Governor I served as an educator for
over 15 years and during that time saw the many
need(s) within the Oklahoma public school system.
I am concerned about the Native American students
within our public school systems based on the
alarming nationwide statistical data I have seen. It
shows victimization, bullying, cyber-bullying, racial
tensions, substance abuse use, gang activities and the
need for additional safety measures for both student
and teacher. It is my hope that changes can and will
be made through joint collaborative efforts between
public school systems and tribes.
As you may be aware in 1994 the Johnson
O’Malley student count was frozen and the funding
has not increased since 1995. Currently over 90
percent of Native American students are in public
schools yet the funding has remained the same,
resulting in fewer services for the students. When
the student count was frozen in 1995 the JOM funds
were placed under the Tribal Priority Allocation
(TPA) category of funding and the JOM office of
the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) was closed.
There is no contact person for the JOM program
to maintain and administer the program. There has
also been a move by the Bureau of Indian Education
(BIE) to eliminate the JOM program so they can use
the funds for other uses. The BIE’s priority is, of
course, those students located within the BIE funded
schools. As of April 2014 we have over 400,000
Native American students attending public schools
with approximately 9% of this population being in
Oklahoma. The Native students in public schools
do not have a voice in the BIE or BIA to advocate
for their academic success. The best advocate for
our Native students is tribes and that is why I stand
before you today. Tribal interaction with schools
could be improved by granting the Tribal Education
Agencies (TEA) access to educational and student
data on those students enrolled within public schools
that are within that Tribe’s territorial catchment or
service area. These TEAs could then assign liaisons
to schools to have direct contact with the students
and could assist with tutoring and help to address
attendance issues with an emphasis on access to
tribal programs. Connecting students and families
to tribal programs gives much needed access to
family counseling, behavioral health professionals,
mentoring programs, cultural and language
programs to name a few. There are too many
issues in public schools to expect the teachers or
administrative staff to be aware of tribal programs,
which results in tribal students being disconnected
to services that could help them perform better
academically and socially. Tribal representatives
should have access to student records (attendance,
grades, etc.) so that tribes can become partners with
the schools to improve the tribal student’s education
or prevent at-risk students from failing or dropping
out of school.
The curricula for public schools are determined
by committees appointed at the district and at state
level. Unfortunately, in states with populations
of Native American students, there is times when
schools include culturally offensive material into
curricula without being aware of the nature of the
offense. As an example, in Oklahoma, public schools
often conduct activities portraying the “Oklahoma
Land Run” without realizing the negative
connotation of the act to Native American students.
Most teachers and administrators are not aware of
the negative impact they have on students and their
families. There is better ways to study historical
periods of statehood or other events, and with a
tribal liaison on the curricula committee, it could be
accomplished in a manner that is not offensive.
School systems could become more accountable
for the education of Native American students if
funding for Indian Education programs like Impact
Aid and Title VII were administered by the Tribal
Education Agencies in that respective area. This
might be accomplished in a manner similar to the
JOM contracts. Currently, schools are only required
to have public hearings or oversight committees
appointed by the school administration. Tribes
are often not given adequate notification for these
hearings and may not be asked to participate at all.
As a result the funds are often spent for educational
services for the entire school population, not the
Native American students for which the funds are
allocated. If the TEA had oversight, it could ensure
proper expenditures. For years we, the tribes, have
been asking local schools how the Impact Aid and
Title VII funds are being spent. Our schools seem
reluctant to share this information with us, the tribes,
but when an answer is given the typical response is
“the funds go into one pool and cannot be tracked”.
So the school system cannot tell us specifically if the
funds were spent on Native students. As these are
federal dollars there must be a reporting mechanism
for fund tracking that tribes could be educated on.
We have many needs within our schools. One of my
biggest concerns is the bullying of young Native
American students. My tribe has recently had to
call into action our behavioral health department to
assist our elementary level children about bullying
to prevent suicidal ideation. We, as tribes, need the
ability to work with schools towards prevention of
cyber-bullying through social media and internet
forums; we need input into Native American gang
activity, substance abuse issues, weapon use and a
way to ensure our children, teenagers and teachers
are in a secure learning environment.
Over the decades, tribes have invested in
capturing and preserving their culture, language
and history. We have found that by doing this we
help both our own people and others to better
understand our struggles and accomplishments.
This has not been illustrated or at times even shared
in public school textbooks and these depictions are
necessary to provide an accurate portrayal of Native
American history to students. History and culture
is a validation to students of whom they are and why
they are here. If public schools work with tribes then
a more accurate and relevant history and culture
could be made available to all students who could
benefit from the information and its presentation.
Tribes could be a resource for language, culture
or historic curricula, and this material could be
designed so that it would abide by the State’s
Common CORE Standards or those so selected by
the State for curricula development.
The ‘No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act’ requires
that a teacher be considered “highly qualified” in
order to teach a language for school credit. Most
of our fluent tribal speakers are elders and do not
always have a degree or certification to become
“highly qualified.” These same speakers are being
lost at an alarming rate due to their age. Our Native
languages are endangered and action must occur
before they are lost. The tribes are the best judge to
say who is an expert speaker of their language. The
NCLB Act should look to include language allowing
tribes to certify their language speakers according
to standards the tribe determines. Additionally,
Native language should be certified as a world
language credit so that it is accredited for purposes
of graduation. Currently, Native language is
counted as electives due to the challenges of teacher
certification.
In conclusion, I, as the Governor of the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe applaud any and all effort to address
issues related to Native students and education.
In working together we can move forward jointly
beneficial efforts that will have long and meaningful
contributions for our Native American students that
will positively impact their families, communities,
and all students within our public schools.
Thank you, for allowing me this opportunity
to share with you and I look forward to a future
of shared contributions so that we can decrease
victimization, bullying, gang activity, ethnic tensions
and substance abuse within the public school system
and instead move our youth into hopeful futures of
higher education and vocations.
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Aristotle stated this. I saw this quote and it brought
home to me the reason I originally ran for Office which
was to make a difference for the whole tribe and not
just a few parts of it. My vision was to bring the tribe
together, work through whatever storm we might face
and make advances in education, healthcare, investment
structures and throughout our tribal government so that
as your Governor I could contribute to your well being
now and in the future. I have done my part. What part is
that you may ask?
77 Arrive at work each morning and stay into the
evening;
77 Attend all EC meetings; Special EC meetings
and GC meetings;
77 Attend local and state meetings on programs
under my direct oversight;
77 Contribute and/or take part in functions and
activities for our tribal people;
77 Abide by our constitution and honor my Oath
of Office;
77 Resolve issue(s) brought before me to the best
of my ability;
77 Work with my programs to meet budgetary and
programmatic needs.
If we are going to run our Tribe like a business
then we need leaders in Office willing to conduct the
business of the Tribe and do it with ethics and honesty
and to be held accountable for their actions. It is my
hope that in the near future we will create a survey tool
that will give in-state and out-of-state voters input as to
what we need to do to strategically approach business,
programming, investments and budgets so that we can
make steps forward.
Conclusion
I have 2 months to go. My door is always open
(unless I happen to be in or at a meeting) and I welcome
your visits.
Help me to make a difference – stand beside me
and Let’s Build for the Future (BFF)
- united and together!
Thank you for your support.
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Secretary’s Report
Hello Everyone;
I hope that everyone is in good health, with all of the
allergies and various respiratory problems that have going
on. I know I am looking forward to the spring weather
that has come.
I have not gone on any travels here lately, due to
the various problems that have been created by various
Executive Committee members. I have been working
on research looking in to the practices of the Department
of Human Services and the methods that they have
been using to place our children. I am also attempting
to get an appointment with the Director of DHS and the
Governor of the state of Oklahoma. Last year at the ICWA
conference in Ft. Lauderdale, I attended the Attorney
General’s Advisory Committee on American Indian/
Alaska Native Children Exposed to Violence meeting
where I gave testimony. This Committee held meetings in
various states getting testimonies from various agencies,
Law Enforcement, Tribal Leaders, ICW, and Educators
concerning our Native Children. My point to this is that
the Attorney General and the Bureau of Indian Affairs
have re-written the Guidelines concerning ICWA and from
speaking with ICW workers here the State of Oklahoma,
Department of Human Services have not looked at the new
Guidelines and are continuing to make their own decisions
without including the families or the tribes. If anyone
would like a copy of the new guidelines they may come by
my office and we will provide a copy.
I have also have concerns about the Tribal Housing
Authority, so that is more research , which may or may not
be a good thing. There have been numerous complaints
from tribal members and I would like to know if the
guidelines are being followed. After I finish researching
then I will speak with the Housing Board and start asking
questions.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter. If anyone has
any questions or would like to just come by to visit, or
call, please do. Home Number is 307-0954, 275-4030, ex.
6289
Thank you, and be blessed.
Representative’s Report
Greetings, Fellow Tribal Members.
On March 21, 2015 we had the primary election for
prospective candidates for the offices of Governor and
Tribal Secretary.
It is my hope that you got out and did your civic duty
by casting a vote for the candidate of your choice.
Our government is democratic. The people own it,
operate it, and can do what they wish with it including
choosing who may run the government for them. Your
vote makes a difference.
To contact me at the Tribal Complex, please write to:
Representative Ken Blanchard
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801
Or by phone at (405) 275-4030, Ext. 6287.
Respectfully,
Ken Blanchard
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Lt. Governor and Treasurer
RESOLUTIONS
EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION NO. E-AS-2015-06
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA AUTHORIZING,
ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION
TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COORDINATED TRIBAL
ASSISTANCE SOLICITATION (CTAS) AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING
SUCH APPROVAL FOR SUBMISSION FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE
FISCAL YEAR 2015 AND CONTINUING UNTIL THE YEAR 2020.
WHEREAS, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized
Indian tribe exercising all inherent sovereign rights from time immemorial; and
WHEREAS, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has a Constitution
approved by the Department of the Interior, last amended in May 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
is empowered by the Constitution to speak and otherwise conduct business in the
name of, and on behalf of, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, and
WHEREAS, the authorities granted by this Resolution shall be continuing until
and unless amended, repealed, superseded, rescinded or nullified by separate action
of this body, and
WHEREAS, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has been deemed eligible
by the U.S. Department of Justice to submit applications for grant monies through
the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) Fiscal Year 2015, and
WHEREAS, that the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of
Oklahoma, in connection with such applications, does resolve and make assurances
that the Tribal Justice System of the Tribe has the authority to submit five
applications on behalf of the Tribe to the U.S. Department of Justice Coordinated
Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) Fiscal Year 2015, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma authorizes, adopts and approves the
submission of five applications to the U.S. Department of Justice Coordinated
Tribal Assistance Solicitation, and further authorizing such approval for submission
of the entirety of the fiscal year 2015 and continuing until the Year 2020.
CERTIFICATION
We, Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor and Vera M. Dawsey, Secretary of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify this Resolution No-EAS-2015-06 to be a true and exact copy as approved by the Executive Committee
of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at a duly called meeting held on
February 18, 2105, there being a quorum present, by vote of 3 in favor, 0 opposed,
and 0 abstentions, as follows: Lt. Governor Gibson: Absent, Secretary Dawsey:
Yes, Treasure Bates: Yes, Representative Blanchard: Yes, Governor Butler-Wolfe’s
vote, if required, N/A.
EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION NO. E-AS-2015-07
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA AUTHORIZING,
ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION
TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE ON VIOLENCE
AGAINST WOMEN (OVW) - RURAL SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE AND STALKING, AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING SUCH APPROVAL FOR SUBMISSION FOR THE
ENTIRETY OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 AND CONTINUING UNTIL THE
YEAR 2018.
WHEREAS, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized
Indian tribe exercising all inherent sovereign rights from time immemorial; and
WHEREAS, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has a Constitution
approved by the Department of the Interior, last amended in May 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
is empowered by the Constitution to speak and otherwise conduct business in the
name of, and on behalf of, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Executive Committee to uphold its
constitutional responsibility to the Tribe and its membership as the highest priority;
and
WHEREAS, the authorities granted by this Resolution shall be continuing until
and unless amended, repealed, superseded, rescinded or nullified by separate action
of this body, and
WHEREAS, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has been deemed eligible
by the U.S. Department of Justice to submit applications for grant monies through
the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Fiscal Year 2015, and
WHEREAS, that the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of
Oklahoma, in connection with such application, does resolve and make assurances
that the Domestic Violence Department of the Tribe has the authority to submit
the application on behalf of the Tribe to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on
Violence Against Women (OVW) Fiscal Year 2015, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma authorizes, adopts and approves the
submission of the application to the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence
Against Women, and further authorizing such approval for submission of the
entirety of the fiscal year 2015 and continuing until the Year 2018.
CERTIFICATION
We, Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor and Vera M. Dawsey, Secretary of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify this Resolution No-EAS-2015-07 to be a true and exact copy as approved by the Executive Committee
of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at a duly called meeting held on
February 18, 2105, there being a quorum present, by vote of 3 in favor, 0 opposed,
and 0 abstentions, as follows: Lt. Governor Gibson: Absent, Secretary Dawsey:
Yes, Treasure Bates: Yes, Representative Blanchard: Yes, Governor Butler-Wolfe’s
vote, if required, N/A.
EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION NO. E-AS-2015-08
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA REGULAR
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 2015
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
APPROVING AND ACCEPTING EULUE LEE ELEYCE BROPHY,
ROSALIND JANELE BROOKS, JOHN MICHAEL THOMPSON JR.,
CLEMENTINE CECILIA ROSE TIGER, HEATH FLOYD WILLIAMS,
KURUK JAMES WILLIAMS, KYLI ROSE BITTLE, TRINITY MORGAN
BITTLE, WYATT DANE THOMPSON, CARTER DANE THOMPSON,
ZESA LOU-ANN PUCKITT, LYNNLEI RENEE KASECA, JOSIAH
AHINSKA DEERE, ANDREA KAY LEMKE-ROCHON, KI’ARRA JOY
JOHNSON, ERIC WAYNE HARJO, ALYSSA MARIE PUCKITT AND
JULIA DEANN SNAKE AS ENROLLED MEMBERS OF THE ABSENTEE
SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.
A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA GRANTING
VOLUNTARY RELINQUISHMENT OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE ABSENTEE
SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS TO BRIAN JAMES BEARTUSK.
WHEREAS, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized
Indian tribe exercising all inherent sovereign rights from time immemorial; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Executive Committee to uphold its
constitutional responsibility to the Tribe and its membership as the highest priority;
and
WHEREAS, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has a Constitution
approved by the Department of the Interior, last amended in May 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
is empowered by the Constitution to speak and otherwise conduct business in the
name of, and on behalf of, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Executive Committee to uphold its
constitutional responsibility to the Tribe and its membership as the highest priority;
and
WHEREAS, the following eighteen individuals have applied for membership in
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, the above named individuals have satisfactorily met the Constitutional
enrollment requirements of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that, research has been conducted, and to the
best of our knowledge, these individuals are not enrolled with another tribe; and
WHEREAS, the appropriate documentation required for this action is on file in the
Enrollment section of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Secretary’s office.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma hereby approves and accepts Eulue Lee
Eleyce Brophy, Rosalind Janelle Brooks, John Michael Thompson Jr., Clementine
Cecilia, Rose Tiger, Heath Floyd Williams, Kuruk James Williams, Kyli Rose
Bittle, Trinity Morgan Bittle, Wyatt Dane Thompson, Carter Dane Thompson,
Zesa Lou-Ann Puckitt, Lynnlei Renee Kaseca, Josiah Ahinska Deere, Andrea Kay
Lemke-Rochon, Ki’Arra Joy Johnson, Eric Wayne Harjo, Alyssa Marie Puckitt and
Julia DeAnn Snake as enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians
of Oklahoma as of the date of this resolution.
CERTIFICATION
We, Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor and Vera M. Dawsey, Secretary of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify this Resolution No-EAS-2015-08 to be a true and exact copy as approved by the Executive Committee
of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at a duly called meeting held on
February 18, 2105, there being a quorum present, by vote of 3 in favor, 0 opposed,
and 0 abstentions, as follows: Lt. Governor Gibson: Absent, Secretary Dawsey:
Yes, Treasure Bates: Yes, Representative Blanchard: Yes, Governor Butler-Wolfe’s
vote, if required, N/A.
EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION NO. E-AS-2015-09
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA REJECTS THE
APPLICATION OF MAKYNNA JOY EDWARDS IN THE ABSENTEE
SHAWNEE TRIBE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT BLOOD DEGREE.
WHEREAS, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized
Indian tribe exercising all inherent sovereign rights from time immemorial; and
WHEREAS, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has a Constitution
approved by the Department of the Interior, last amended in May 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
is empowered by the Constitution to speak and otherwise conduct business in the
name of, and on behalf of, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, provisions exist in the Enrollment Ordinance for relinquishment of
membership with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma in order to accept
enrollment into another Indian Tribe; and
WHEREAS, on February 9, 2015 the above named individual submitted to the
enrollment department a notarized voluntary relinquishment request in writing; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma hereby grants voluntary relinquishment of
membership of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma to Brian James
Beartusk to enroll with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma effective the
date the relinquishment was received by the enrollment staff.
CERTIFICATION
We, Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor and Vera M. Dawsey, Secretary of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify this Resolution No-EAS-2015-10 to be a true and exact copy as approved by the Executive Committee
of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at a duly called meeting held on
February 18, 2105, there being a quorum present, by vote of 3 in favor, 0 opposed,
and 0 abstentions, as follows: Lt. Governor Gibson: Absent, Secretary Dawsey:
Yes, Treasure Bates: Yes, Representative Blanchard: Yes, Governor Butler-Wolfe’s
vote, if required, N/A.
EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION NO. E-AS-2015-11
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
MARCH 18, 2015
A RESOLUTION DULY PROPOSED BY THE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS
OF OKLAHOMA HEREBY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH STANDLEY SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCTION PRINT EQUIPMENT
AND SERVICES, SUPERSEDING ALL OTHER MEDIA CONTRACTS
AND/OR AGREEMENTS; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE
GOVERNOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
TO EFFECTUATE APPROVALS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
WHEREAS,the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized
Indian Tribe exercising all inherent sovereign rights from time immemorial; and
WHEREAS,the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has a Constitution approved
by the Department of the Interior, last amended in May 2011; and
WHEREAS,the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
is empowered by the Constitution to speak and otherwise conduct business in the
name of, and on behalf of, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of
Oklahoma, and
WHEREAS,it is the responsibility of the Executive Committee to uphold its
constitutional responsibility to the Tribe and its membership as the highest priority;
and
WHEREAS, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized
Indian tribe exercising all inherent sovereign rights from time immemorial; and
WHEREAS,the authorities granted by this Resolution shall be continuing until and
unless rescinded by separate action of this body, and
WHEREAS, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has a Constitution
approved by the Department of the Interior, last amended in May 2011; and
WHEREAS,it is the responsibility of the Executive Committee to set policies for
the day to day operations of the Tribal Government; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
is empowered by the Constitution to speak and otherwise conduct business in the
name of, and on behalf of, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS,the Executive Committee formally approves the attached Agreement
with Standley Systems for production print equipment and services which
supersedes all other media contracts and/or agreements;
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Executive Committee to uphold its
constitutional responsibility to the Tribe and its membership as the highest priority;
and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma hereby enters into an agreement with
Standley Systems for production print equipment and services; superseding all
other media contracts and/or agreements; authorizing and approving the Governor
to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate approvals immediately.
WHEREAS, the above listed individual has applied for membership in the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, the above named individual has been determined ineligible for
membership in the Absentee Shawnee Tribe due to insufficient blood degree; and
WHEREAS, the above named individual does not meet the Constitutional
requirements for membership in the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, the appropriate documentation required for this action is on file in the
Enrollment section of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Secretary’s office
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma hereby rejects the application of Makynna
Joy Edwards for membership in the Absentee Shawnee Tribe due to Insufficient
Blood Degree.
CERTIFICATION
We, Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor and Vera M. Dawsey, Secretary of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify this Resolution No-EAS-2015-09 to be a true and exact copy as approved by the Executive Committee
of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at a duly called meeting held on
February 18, 2105, there being a quorum present, by vote of 3 in favor, 0 opposed,
and 0 abstentions, as follows: Lt. Governor Gibson: Absent, Secretary Dawsey:
Yes, Treasure Bates: Yes, Representative Blanchard: Yes, Governor Butler-Wolfe’s
vote, if required, N/A.
EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION NO. E-AS-2015-10
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CERTIFICATION
We, Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor and Vera M. Dawsey, Secretary of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify this Resolution No-EAS-2015-11 to be a true and exact copy as approved by the Executive Committee
of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at a duly called meeting held on
March 18, 2105, there being a quorum present, by vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed,
and 0 abstentions, as follows: Lt. Governor Gibson: Yes, Secretary Dawsey: Yes,
Treasure Bates: Yes, Representative Blanchard: Yes, Governor Butler-Wolfe’s vote,
if required, N/A.
EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION NO. E-AS-2015-12
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
MARCH 18, 2015
A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA AUTHORIZING
AND APPROVING THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL POLICE
DEPARTMENT’S DONATION OF A 2004 CHEVY IMPALA SEDAN
(VIN: 2G1WF52K149200510 PD EX 011) TO THE POTTAWATOMIE
COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND A 2009 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
(VIN: 2FAHP71VX9X112178) TO THE McLOUD POLICE DEPARTMENT
AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE GOVERNOR TO EXECUTE ANY
AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE DONATION, EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATELY.
by the Department of the Interior, last amended in May 2011; and
WHEREAS,the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized
Indian Tribe exercising all inherent sovereign rights from time immemorial; and
WHEREAS,the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
is empowered by the Constitution to speak and otherwise conduct business in the
name of, and on behalf of, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS,the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has a Constitution approved
by the Department of the Interior, last amended in May 2011; and
WHEREAS,the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
is empowered by the Constitution to speak and otherwise conduct business in the
name of, and on behalf of, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS,it is the responsibility of the Executive Committee to uphold its
constitutional responsibility to the Tribe and its membership as the highest priority;
and
WHEREAS,it is the responsibility of the Executive Committee to uphold its
constitutional responsibility to the Tribe and its membership as the highest priority;
and
WHEREAS,the following individuals have applied for membership in the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS,the above named individuals have satisfactorily met the Constitutional
enrollment requirements of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe; and
WHEREAS,the authorities granted by this Resolution shall be continuing until and
unless rescinded by separate action of this body, and
WHEREAS,it has been determined that, research has been conducted, and to the
best of our knowledge, these individuals are not enrolled with another tribe; and
WHEREAS,it is the responsibility of the Executive Committee to set policies for
the day to day operations of the Tribal Government; and
WHEREAS,the appropriate documentation required for this action is on file in the
Enrollment section of the Absentee Shawnee
Tribal Secretary’s office.
WHEREAS,the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police Department has an excess surplus
of vehicles and desires to donate one vehicle to the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s
Department and another to the McLoud Police Department; and
WHEREAS,the Executive Committee supports and endorses the Absentee
Shawnee Tribal Police Department’s desire to donate one vehicle each to the
Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Department and to the McLoud Police Department,
respectively;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma hereby
authorizes and approves the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police Department’ donation
of a 2004 Chevy Impala sedan (VIN: 2G1WF52K149200510 PD EX 011) to the
Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office and a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (VIN:
2FAHP71VX9X112178) to McLoud Police Department and further authorizing
the Governor to execute any and all documents related to the donation, effectively
immediately.
CERTIFICATION
We, Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor and Vera M. Dawsey, Secretary of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify this Resolution No-EAS-2015-12 to be a true and exact copy as approved by the Executive Committee
of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at a duly called meeting held on March
18, 2105, there being a quorum present, by vote of 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1
abstentions, as follows: Lt. Governor Gibson: Yes, Secretary Dawsey: Yes, Treasure
Bates: Abstain, Representative Blanchard: Yes, Governor Butler-Wolfe’s vote, if
required, N/A.
EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION NO. E-AS-2015-13
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
MARCH 18, 2015
A RESOLUTION DULY PROPOSED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
HERBY ESTABLISHING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE TO CONDUCT
THE 75TH SEMI-ANNUAL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA AS SATURDAY, APRIL
4, 2015, 10:00 A.M., AT THE THUNDERBIRD ENTERTAINMENT EVENT
CENTER, LITTLE AXE, OKLAHOMA.
WHEREAS,the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized
Indian Tribe exercising all inherent sovereign rights from time immemorial; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma hereby approves and accepts Dion
Henry Tiger, Joshua Lee Davis, Zachary Blake Davis, Annebelle Marie Longman,
Clarence Scott Bradley as enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of
Indians of Oklahoma as of the date of this resolution.
CERTIFICATION
We, Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor and Vera M. Dawsey, Secretary of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify this Resolution No-EAS-2015-14 to be a true and exact copy as approved by the Executive Committee
of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at a duly called meeting held on
March 18, 2105, there being a quorum present, by vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed,
and 0 abstentions, as follows: Lt. Governor Gibson: Yes, Secretary Dawsey: Yes,
Treasure Bates: Yes, Representative Blanchard: Yes, Governor Butler-Wolfe’s vote,
if required, N/A.
EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION NO. E-AS-2015-15
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
MARCH 18, 2015
A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA HERBY REAPPOINTING CYNTHIA CARPENTER TO THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE
HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR A TERM
F (2) TWO YEARS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 16, 2015 AND EXPIRING
JANUARY 15, 2017.
WHEREAS,the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized
Indian Tribe exercising all inherent sovereign rights from time immemorial; and
WHEREAS,the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has a Constitution approved
by the Department of the Interior, last amended in May 2011; and
WHEREAS,the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
is empowered by the Constitution to speak and otherwise conduct business in the
name of, and on behalf of, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS,Cynthia Carpenter has expressed interest in being re-appointed to the
Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and a willingness
to serve as a member of the Board; and
WHEREAS,the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has a Constitution approved
by the Department of the Interior, last amended in May 2011; and
WHEREAS,it is of the utmost importance that this Board of Commissioners
consist of persons who are dedicated to the housing needs of the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS,the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
is empowered by the Constitution to speak and otherwise conduct business in the
name of, and on behalf of, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS,the Executive Committee feels that Cynthia Carpenter has served the
board in a manner that has been in the best interest of the housing needs of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma.
WHEREAS,the authorities granted by this Resolution shall be continuing until and
unless rescinded by separate action of this body, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma hereby re-appoints Cynthia Carpenter to the
Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a term of (2)
two years effective January 16, 2015 and expiring January 15, 2017.
WHEREAS,it is the responsibility of the Executive Committee to uphold its
constitutional responsibility to the Tribe and its membership as the highest priority;
and
WHEREAS,the Constitution of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of
Oklahoma mandates in Article XVI - Meetings, Section I. General Council
Meetings shall be held semi-annually in April and October on the dates to be set
by the Executive Committee. Notices shall be posted at appropriate places at least
fifteen (15) days prior to each General Council meeting; and
WHEREAS,it is deemed in the best interest of the Tribe to establish such meeting
date, time and place well in advance of such meeting, and to allow sufficient time
for preparation of agenda and information to be distributed at said meeting;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma hereby establishes that the
75th Annual General Council Meeting for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians
of Oklahoma be set for Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 10:00 A.M., Thunderbird
Entertainment Event Center, Little Axe, Oklahoma.
CERTIFICATION
We, Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor and Vera M. Dawsey, Secretary of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify this Resolution No-EAS-2015-13 to be a true and exact copy as approved by the Executive Committee
of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at a duly called meeting held on
March 18, 2105, there being a quorum present, by vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed,
and 0 abstentions, as follows: Lt. Governor Gibson: Yes, Secretary Dawsey: Yes,
Treasure Bates: Yes, Representative Blanchard: Yes, Governor Butler-Wolfe’s vote,
if required, N/A.
EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION NO. E-AS-2015-14
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
MARCH 18, 2015
CERTIFICATION
We, Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor and Vera M. Dawsey, Secretary of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify this Resolution No-EAS-2015-15 to be a true and exact copy as approved by the Executive Committee
of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at a duly called meeting held on
March 18, 2105, there being a quorum present, by vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed,
and 0 abstentions, as follows: Lt. Governor Gibson: Yes, Secretary Dawsey: Yes,
Treasure Bates: Yes, Representative Blanchard: Yes, Governor Butler-Wolfe’s vote,
if required, N/A.
EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION NO. E-AS-2015-16
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
MARCH 18, 2015
A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA HERBY REAPPOINTING ROY LARNEY TO THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE HOUSING
AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR A TERM OF (2) TWO
YEARS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 16, 2015 AND EXPIRING JANUARY 15,
2017.
WHEREAS,the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized
Indian Tribe exercising all inherent sovereign rights from time immemorial; and
WHEREAS,the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has a Constitution approved
by the Department of the Interior, last amended in May 2011; and
WHEREAS,the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
is empowered by the Constitution to speak and otherwise conduct business in the
name of, and on behalf of, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; and
A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
APPROVING AND ACCEPTING DION HENRY TIGER, JOSHUA LEE
DAVIS, ZACHARY BLAKE DAVIS, ANNEBELLE MARIE LONGMAN,
CLARENCE SCOTT BRADLEY AS ENROLLED MEMBERS OF THE
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.
WHEREAS,Roy Larney has expressed interest in being re-appointed to the
Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and a willingness
to serve as a member of the Board; and
WHEREAS,the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized
Indian Tribe exercising all inherent sovereign rights from time immemorial; and
WHEREAS,the Executive Committee feels that Roy Larney has served the board
in a manner that has been in the best interest of the housing needs of the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma.
WHEREAS,it is of the utmost importance that this Board of Commissioners
consist of persons who are dedicated to the housing needs of the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS,the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has a Constitution approved
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma hereby re-appoints Roy Larney to the
Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a term of (2)
two years effective January 16, 2015 and expiring January 15, 2017.
CERTIFICATION
We, Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor and Vera M. Dawsey, Secretary of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify this Resolution No-EAS-2015-16 to be a true and exact copy as approved by the Executive Committee
of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at a duly called meeting held on
March 18, 2105, there being a quorum present, by vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed,
and 0 abstentions, as follows: Lt. Governor Gibson: Yes, Secretary Dawsey: Yes,
Treasure Bates: Yes, Representative Blanchard: Yes, Governor Butler-Wolfe’s vote,
if required, N/A.
EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION NO. E-AS-2015-17
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
MARCH 18, 2015
A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA HERBY REAPPOINTING LEROY ELLIS TO THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE HOUSING
AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR A TERM OF (3) THREE
YEARS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 24, 2015 AND EXPIRING JANUARY 23,
2018.
WHEREAS,the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized
Indian Tribe exercising all inherent sovereign rights from time immemorial; and
WHEREAS,the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has a Constitution approved
by the Department of the Interior, last amended in May 2011; and
WHEREAS,the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
is empowered by the Constitution to speak and otherwise conduct business in the
name of, and on behalf of, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS,Leroy Ellis has expressed interest in being appointed to the Absentee
Shawnee Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and a willingness to serve as
a member of the Board; and
WHEREAS,it is of the utmost importance that this Board of Commissioners
consist of persons who are dedicated to the housing needs of the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS,the Executive Committee feels that Leroy Ellis has served the board
in a manner that has been in the best interest of the housing needs of the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma hereby re-appoints Leroy Ellis to the
Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a term of (3)
three years effective January 24, 2015 and expiring January 23, 2018.
CERTIFICATION
We, Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor and Vera M. Dawsey, Secretary of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify this Resolution No-EAS-2015-17 to be a true and exact copy as approved by the Executive Committee
of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at a duly called meeting held on
March 18, 2105, there being a quorum present, by vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed,
and 0 abstentions, as follows: Lt. Governor Gibson: Yes, Secretary Dawsey: Yes,
Treasure Bates: Yes, Representative Blanchard: Yes, Governor Butler-Wolfe’s vote,
if required, N/A.
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION NO. L-AS-2015-01
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
MARCH 18, 2015
A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA AUTHORIZING
AN INCREASE OF THE SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR ANNETTE
WILSON’S BANCFIRST CREDIT CARD LIMIT FROM TWO THOUSAND
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500.00) TO FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($5000.00), EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
WHEREAS,the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized
Indian Tribe exercising all inherent sovereign rights from time immemorial; and
WHEREAS,the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has a Constitution approved
by the Department of the Interior, last amended in May 2011; and
WHEREAS,the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
is empowered by the Constitution to speak and otherwise conduct business in the
name of, and on behalf of, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS,the authorities granted by this Resolution shall be continuing until and
unless rescinded by separate action of this body, and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Executive Committee to uphold its
constitutional responsibility to the Tribe and its membership as the highest priority;
and
WHEREAS,the Executive Committee has determined it to be necessary to increase
the credit card limit of the Social Services Director Annette Wilson’s Bancfirst
credit card limit from Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) to Five
Thousand Dollars ($5000.00).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma authorizes an increase of the Social Services
Director Annette Wilson’s Bancfirst credit card limit from Two Thousand Five
Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) to Five Thousand Dollars ($5000.00).
CERTIFICATION
We, Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor and Vera M. Dawsey, Secretary of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify this Resolution No-LAS-2015-01 to be a true and exact copy as approved by the Executive Committee
of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at a duly called meeting held on
March 18, 2105, there being a quorum present, by vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed,
and 0 abstentions, as follows: Lt. Governor Gibson: Yes, Secretary Dawsey: Yes,
Treasure Bates: Yes, Representative Blanchard: Yes, Governor Butler-Wolfe’s vote,
if required, N/A.
GOVERNOR’S SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Captain Trent Norton
I Trent Norton currently hold the position of Assistant Chief
of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police Department; Prior to
working for the Absentee Shawnee Police Department I worked
for the town of Stroud in 2001 for three years. Later I went to
Sac & Fox Police Department to serve as a patrol Officer where
I became Basic Instructor, and Academy Coordinator Certified,
and K-9 Certified, for three Years. I then came to work for
the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police Department in Sept. of
2008 where I started as a Narcotics Patrol Officer, later being
promoted to a patrol Sergeant, and then later promoted to my
current position of Assistant Chief. I currently hold Instructor
certifications for SFST (DUI Field Sobriety), LEDT (Driving
Instructor), Academy Coordinator, Taser Instructor, and Vine
and Amber Alert Instructor.
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.
The AST Health System values ALL feedback.
We will listen....
*Patient Advocate Jim Robertson
405-447-0300
*Customer Service Line
405-701-7623
*Patient Questionnaire located in each of our
clinics or on our website
www.ASTHEALTH.ORG
Shawnee Clinic
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System
2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee OK, 74801
405-878-5850
Little Axe Health Center
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System
15951 Little Axe Drive
Norman OK, 70326
405-447-0300
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Little Axe Health Center
Wed. April 22, 2015
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Shawnee Clinic
Wed. May 20, 2015
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
VHA Health & VBA Benefits Specialists will be available to assist
with the following U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs programs:
Vet Center Mobile Unit
DAV - Disabled American Vet Rep
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Women’s Health Program
Survivor’s Benefits
Housing & Education Benefits
Employment Opportunities
Homeless Program
Contact: Connie Bottaro/Melinda Ferrell/Lela Culley, Patient Benefit Advocate
Little Axe Health Center ~ 15951 Little Axe Drive, Norman, OK, 73026 ~ 405.447.0300
Shawnee Clinic ~ 2029 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801 ~ 405.878.5850
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System ~ www.asthealth.org
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBER STEVEN SNAKE RECENTLY PRESENTED A PAINTING TO THE
FAMILY OF ROBERT WILLIAMSON. THE PRESENTATION WAS HELD AT THE SAC & FOX NATION.
Regarding the Painting:
The
painting
is
dedicated to the Robert
Williamson family. The
warrior depicted in
the painting is Joshua
Williamson, who was
a world class dancer
and performed at many
state and intertribal
events. The Sac & Fox
and Shawnee people
were allies since time
immemorial and were
in the America’s along
with the sabertooth
tigers and mastodons.
My painting transcends
boundaries and political
chaos.
Thank You,
Steven Snake
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
12
19
7
13
Hot Ham & Cheese
Sandwich
Potato Salad
Mixed fruit
14
20
21
26
27
Oven Fried Chicken
Broccoli & Cheese
Roll
Cherry Crisp
28
Chicken Strips
Mashed Pot. Gravy
Brussel Sprouts
Cake
Wild Onions
Beans
Cowboy Bread
Steak Fries
Fluf (Cherry)
23
22
Sliced Ham
Mac & Cheese
Pea & Carrots
Grapes
Hamburger
Onion Rings
Letuce, Tom., Onion
Cookie
16
15
Taco Casserole
Chips/ Salsa
Salad
Mandarin Oranges
Cabbage Stew
Crackers
Cinnamon Roll
11
Sausage Gravy
Biscuit
Scrambled Eggs
Chili Frito Pie
Cheese Stcks
Fruit Salad
Chicken Pot Pie
Biscuit
Cookie
Beef Tips
Rice & Gravy
Sliced Carrots
Pears
AST
General Council
10 am
Thunderbird Casino
10
9
8
6
BBQ Pulled Pork Sand.
Mac Salad
Pudding
Tamales
Spanish Rice
Refried Beans
Pineapples
Saturday
4
Grits
Boiled Egg
Bacon
Toast
Pork & Potatoes
Green Beans
Peach Cobbler
5
Friday
3
2
1
18
17
Breakfast Burrito
Tater Rounds
Salsa
Fruit
24
Hot Ham Egg & Cheese
Croissant Sandwich
Peaches
25
30
29
Manwich
Grilled Cheese
Fish
Tater Tots
Veggie Soup
Coleslaw
Pickles
Peaches
Hushpuppies
April 3, AST Complex
will be closed. No Breakfast
will be served or delivered this day but you
Apricots
Jello will
w/Fruit
get a breakfast on Thursday, April 2, 2015.
APRIL 4, GENERAL COUNCIL
10 A.M. THUNDERBIRD CASINO
EVENTNo
CENTER
April 3, AST Complex will be closed.
Breakfast will be served or delivered this day but you
April 3, AST Complex will be
will getNo
a breakfast
onwill
Thursday,
April 2, 2015.
closed.
Breakfast
be
served or delivered this day
but you will get a breakfast on
APRIL
4, GENERAL
COUNCIL
Thursday,
April 2, 2015.
10 A.M. THUNDERBIRD CASINO
April 5, Easter
EVENT CENTER
April 22, Earth Day
April 22,
April 5, Easter
April 24
April 22, Earth Day
April 22,
For the homeowner, Arbor Day is an excellent opportunity to take stock of the trees on your
property and plan for the future. Inspect your trees. Note any broken branches or evidence of
disease or insect infestation. Think about how planting new trees might improve the look of your
property or provide wind or heat protection. Take a trip to your local nursery to see what's
available and to get new ideas. Walk around your neighborhood. Are there any public areas
where tree planting or tree maintenance might make a real difference to your community? Talk
with your neighbors. Find out what their opinions are. And, oh yes, plant a tree.
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Absentee Shawnee
Caregiver Grant &
Injury Prevention
Grant presents an
Elders Event.
February 26, 2015
Little Axe
Resource Center
Hello, my Absentee Shawnee people!
On March 21st many of you came to the polls to vote. I thank
each of you who sent your absentee ballots in and for the many
that came to the Tribal complex in Shawnee and voted. Your
vote is vital to the direction, we as a people, move as it can ensure whether our tribe progresses or does not.
It is my hope that as you go to the polls in June that you will
carefully consider each candidate and think of three things: 1)
Is this person capable of making positive changes for the betterment of our Absentee Shawnee people? 2) Will this person
show up to their Office each day and uphold the oath of that Office? 3) Can this person represent our people at national meetings – meaning can this individual stand up in a national forum
and speak to ALL issues related to the tribe and its needs and
look and act professional when doing so?
Thank you again for your vote and I am honored by the many
that voted for me and will do my best to continue to make positive changes for our children and their children. Let’s continue
to Build For the Future (BFF) and do it together!
THANK YOU’S...
I want to extend my thanks to each and every voter who came
out to vote on March 21st or sent their absentee ballot vote form
in to take part in our tribal elections! I also, want to say 'thank
you' to each candidate who felt the need to help the tribe by running for Office during the primary election.
Over the next 3 months I will do my best to show you why I
think that I am the right candidate for the Office of Secretary. I
believe that our tribe is ready for a change - we need ethical and
honest people in leadership who want to make a difference. My
military record, work ethics and family life clearly show that
once I am committed, I follow through! Thank you Twila O.
Parker-Longhorn
405-229-8052
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The MSPI (Meth/Suicide Prevention Initiative) drum project continues
to meet every Saturday afternoon at 1pm at the Employee Committee/
Music Building, behind the Shawnee Clinic. John Soap has dedicated his
time for instruction on how to make drum sticks and hand drums. A
few participants have completed this artful craft.
We invite you to come and see what the youth and others have accomplished as their next task will be to learn pow– wow songs from John
Soap and from other invited singers.
For more information please contact the following:
Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health
John Soap: (405) 878-4716
Little Axe Health Center Behavioral Health – MSPI
Jenifer Sloan: (405) 701-7988
Clarice Williams: (405) 701-7995
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Health System Update - April 2015
The AST Tribal Health System welcomes Dr. John Wheeler, Orthopedic Surgeon, to our team of outstanding providers! He will be
replacing Dr. Jack Beller, who has served the health system well over the years. We are excited to have Dr. Wheeler on board to assist us
with our orthopedic program. He will be covering the Shawnee and Little Axe Clinics as well as maintaining his partnership. Additionally,
Dr. Wheeler will also be performing the surgeries on our patients, streamlining the time between appointment and surgery as well as
follow-up care and physical therapy. This new approach will eliminate additional appointment times and delays as well as wait times in
accessing care.
We are very proud of our outstanding star performers this month and thank them all for their contributions to our patients, their fellow
employees, and the Tribe! The 2015 year continues to be a breakout year for the AST Health System. With the new PlusCare Clinic on
the horizon, the upcoming health fair, same day clinic for established patients, VA on-site campus events, along with numerous grant
programs linked into our health system, our tribe will continue to enjoy access to programs and services that will ensure you and your
family become and remain healthy.
We have initiated a new electronic notification system for patient appointments by your preferred choice. Either through email, text,
or phone calls-the automated system is intended to remind patients of their upcoming appointments. We are going to start blocking
appointment times for Tribal members who live outside the catchment area before Tribal events such as Pow-Wows, General Council
meetings, elections, etc., so that AST members can have “speed pass” access to our services when coming from out of town. We are very
excited to continue to expand access and services as well as increase your satisfaction with our services!
Employee of the month for health was Ms. Connie Bottaro, PBA; the team of the month was our Patient Benefits Advisors, Ms. Bottaro
and Mrs. Melinda Ferrell, for their help with our tribal elders and integrating all the new ACA, VA, and other programs going into effect
this year. With tax season upon us, this has been a huge effort for our PBAs. The special leadership recognition award was presented to
Nurse Practitioner, Jamie Gonzales, for her efforts towards completing a highly complex clinic certification, adding further value to this
valuable provider and increasing her ability to service her patients. Way to go team!
A few other key bits of information for this month:
- AST/Serviced Health System Native American Veterans: If you are currently receiving services with the area VA Medical Center,
please contact us today to set up an appointment to have your services established with the AST Health System. We have been approved
to begin our program for Native American Veterans. We have two upcoming Veterans Enrollment Events scheduled at the Little Axe Clinic
on Wednesday, April 22nd and at the Shawnee Clinic on Wednesday, May 20th. The events provide an opportunity for you to visit with
VHA Health and VBA Benefit enrollment specialists. They will be able to see if you qualify for benefits or they can help you explore your
current VA benefit offerings.
- If you need CPR training, please contact the AST Health System’s Public Health Office at (405) 447-0300 for scheduling and training
opportunities.
- Contract Health Services (CHS) interactive phone menu helps patients access the most appropriate service provider by calling (405)
701-7951. This feature will speed up access to the patients seeking services and follow-up to their care.
- The AST Health System continues to improve its Customer Service. The Customer Service Line is (405) 701-7623. Please direct
all complaints or compliments to this line for appropriate attention and/or response. Please be assured this is the best way to have each
situation addressed, with consistent updates from our Health Staff. After the investigations of all issues are complete, our Health Director
or a Clinic Administrator will personally contact you with updates, decisions, or questions pertaining to your case.
- The AST Anti-Bullying Prevention “HOTLINE” is (405) 701-7987 during work hours 8-5, M-F, and for added confidentiality or after
hours you may contact Mrs. Dara Thorpe at either (405) 701-7992 or via cell (405) 481-0815 to start intervention assistance for tribal
youth. If it is an emergency or someone is at risk of harming themselves or others, please contact 911.
- The Affordable Care Act Decision Tool continues to be a valuable tool with helping you decide what you need to do for compliance with
the act. Please see the ACA tab at the ASTHA Health Program’s Website: http://www.asthealth.org/aca (Please visit our site today to find
out what you need to do to protect yourself and your family).
- IRS Releases Tax Form and Instructions for Tribal Exemption from Individual Shared Responsibility Payment: Shortly after the New
Year, the IRS finalized and released Health Coverage Exemptions 2014 Form 8965 and instructions for healthcare exemptions from the
Individual Shared Responsibility Payment. Native Americans who only utilized Indian healthcare services in 2014 and who do not have
their Native American exemption number at time of tax filing may self-attest through their tax preparer; or if you prepare your own tax
return, you may self-attest on Part III of Form 8965. Visit http://www.asthealth.org to access the form and instructions or contact a
Patient Benefit Advocate at Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic for more information.
- Emergency After hours Pharmacy Access: If you experience an emergent issue after hours and receive a prescription that needs to be
filled that same evening, AST Health has provided access for Tribal members at 3 approved Walgreen locations in Shawnee and Norman.
You will need to submit your prescription and it is mandatory to identify yourself with your AST CDIB card and other appropriate ID. Then
they shall fill your prescription. You will have a 5 day limited fill on your prescription. Upon the first work/business day, you can have
the remaining balance of your prescription(s) transferred to your AST pharmacy in either Shawnee or Little Axe, and they will fill your
remaining balance. The 3 approved Walgreen service locations are: 1427 North Harrison Street or at 600 Shawnee Mall Drive, Shawnee,
Oklahoma or at 100 12th Avenue NE, Norman, Oklahoma.
- Ebola Public Health Messages and Updates: You can access this up to date information today on the AST Health System webpage:
http://www.asthealth.org. Breaking news and information from the CDC and OSDH are located on our webpage along with other pertinent
information for you to protect yourself and your loved ones.
- Social Media: You can follow the AST Health System on Facebook and receive the most current messages and announcements
regarding your tribal health care.
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From the Election Commission:
FY-2015
FY-2015
YTD TAX COLLECTIONS
YTD TAX
COLLECTIONS
(thru 2/28/15)
RUN DATE:
RUN03/09/15
DATE:
03/09/15
(thru 2/28/15)
TAX
CATEGORY
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
YEAR-TO-DATE
AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER TOTAL
Sales (6%)
Gaming % of free cash
Employee (1%)
Severance (8%)
Motor Vehicle
Tobacco Refund
$1,309.86
$98.49
$164,284.00 $150,000.00
$41.05
$0.00
$7,199.15
$756.29
$11,660.98 $16,042.65
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,408.35
$314,284.00
$41.05
$7,955.44
$27,703.63
$0.00
TOTAL TAXES
$184,495.04 $166,897.43
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$351,392.47
$125.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$430.00
$184,800.04 $167,022.43
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$351,822.47
Miscellaneous
TOTAL COLLECTIONS
$305.00
12
% OF TAXES
COLLECTED
0.40%
89.33%
0.01%
2.26%
7.87%
0.00%
$351,392.47
0.12%
100% $351,822.47
JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER:
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Maintenance Department
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801
(405) 275-4030
FEMA Trailer payments are due
on the 5TH of each month to the
Finance Dept. Check, cashier’s
check or money orders are to be
Grass Mowing Application
made out to Absentee Shawnee
Tribe Finance Dept./FEMA payment The following are the requirements for this program:
As of February 1, 2015 if payments
1. Must be an Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member
2. Must be 65 years or older
are more than 5 days late there
3. Handicap/Disabled
will be a $25.00 late fee.
4. Must provide proof of residency
5. All trash, branches, debris must be cleaned out of yard
Thank You.
Women’s
Health
Serv
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at Sh es prov
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405.8 nee Clin d
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intm
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Little Axe Health Center
Women’s Health Services
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Maintenance Department will ONLY mow and weeds eat
applicant’s lawn. Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks. Also, the maintenance workers
will not trim trees, shrubs, etc. NO RENTAL PROPERTY will be mowed.
If you have any questions, please contact Reta Harjo at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6249
Located in the Primary Health Care
NAME:
Services include:
ADDRESS:
Providing & Promoting Preventative Health
for All Women
h Adult immunizations
h Breast & Pelvic Exams
h Mammogram Referral
h Bone Density Studies
Information about:
• Health Promotion
• Quitting Smoking
• Misuse of Alcohol and Drugs
• Nutrition
• Physical Fitness and Exercise
• Controlling Stress and Violence
• Prevention of Pregnancy
• AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Women’s Health Services
Little Axe Health Center
15951 Little Axe Drive . Norman, OK 73026
405.447.0300 . Fax 405.701.7605
www.asthealth.org
CITY:
STATE:
CDIB #:
DOB:
HOME PHONE:
Finding directions to home:
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ZIP:
MESS. PHONE:
AST PHARMACY
NEWS
OKLAHOMA INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
(OILS)
Atorneys from Oklahoma Indian Legal Services will provide free
will preparaton services for eligible tribal members who own interest in
Indian Trust or Restricted Land.
When requesting refills, please provide 24
hour notice until pick-up. The most efficient
method is to have your refill numbers ready
when you call the Pharmacy, and use our
automated system.
Deliveries of controlled medications are not
allowed.
WILL PREPARATION
CLINIC
DATE: JUNE 2, 2015
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 your current cell
phone number.
Please inform us of changes in address,
phone number, insurance and other contact
information (changes at registration do not
flow to pharmacy).
10:00a.m – 3:00pm
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!
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE
BLDG # 2
2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR.
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA 74801
Hours of Operation:
Little Axe: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
(7:30am-5:30pm Drive-Thru)
Phone-(405)292-9530
Shawnee: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm
Phone-(405)878-5859
Please call Norma (M-F 8:00am- 5:00 pm) to register
@ 1-800-658-1497
You must have an appointment to talk to an atorney
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. **
Thank You,
AST Pharmacy Staff
Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc. is a non proft law frm funded principally by the Legal
Services Corp. For additonal informaton regarding other legal services call Oklahoma Indian
Legal Services, Inc. 1-800-658-1497
Formore
more
information
pleaseEddie
contact
Eddie Brokeshoulder,
For
informaton
please contact
Brokeshoulder,
Ofce of Governor atOffice
405-275-of
Governor
4030
x 6307. at 405-275-4030 x 6307
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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
to purchase a home through the Housing Authority. The
Subhead. Subhead.
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homes offered are ones currently in inventory and owned by
the Housing Authority.
This program is designated for income eligible families who
107 N. Kimberly
have been renting but now feel they are ready for the
Shawnee, OK 74801
opportunity to purchase their own home. The application is
P.O. Box 425
the same as the rental; accept the income requirements are
Shawnee, OK 74802-0425
different.
Be sure and specify when completing your
application, that you are applying for the Lease to Own
Phone: 405-273-1050
Program.
If
you have substantial rental history and meet the
Fax: 405-275-0678
income requirements, your name may be placed on the
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
waiting list.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
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.
Housing
Absentee
Shawnee
107
North
Kimberly
Authority
The Housing Authority
of the
P.O. Box
425Absentee Shawnee Tribe is seeking proposals for Architectural
Shawnee, OK 74802-0425
and Engineering
services for the construction of twelve new homes in a Planned Unit
Phone (405)-273-1050
Development in Fax
the (405)275-0678
City of Shawnee, Oklahoma. Indian Preference will be given according
to NAHASDA regulations and 24 CFR 1000.52; but Proposals will be open to all vendors.
Other preferences will be given to minority owned or woman owned businesses as well as
services provided, length of time that the company has been in business, references,
portfolios and if the company has worked with HUD funded projects or Native American
entities. Proposals will be available on January 26, 2015 and will be due back in our office by
This program is to provide Over-Income
Absentee
Shawnee
Tribal
members
February 2enrolled
7, 2015
at 3:00pm.
Late
submissions
will not be considered unless an insufficient
only with affordable homeownership financing oppportunites. The Over-Income Down
number of proposals are received. If you are interested in submitting a proposal for this
Payment Assistance will include payment of reasonable closing cost associated with the
first mortgage and the ASHA’s
secondpmortgage
with the B
remainder
of the money
going
project,
lease contact
ob Sheppard,
Development
Manager, at (405) 273-‐1050, Monday
toward the down payment. The maximum amount for each homeowner is $5000.00.
through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Down Payment Assistance Program for
Over Income AST Tribal Members
Eligibility
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age
Must be enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe with gross incomes over
100% of the median income adjusted for family size to apply
Applicant must be first-‐time homeowner
Primary residences only
Property must be located within the state of Oklahoma
Must be approved for home loan
Dwelling Unit must pass all Housing Quality Standards inspection as well as
Environmental Inspection
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES
PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE
LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE,OK.
WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM
For more Program Information, please contact Kimberly
Vermillion at Ext. 260.
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THE TIGER FAMILY REUNION
HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR
MAY 23, 2015
AT THE LITTLE AXE AREA
FROM 10AM TO 10PM
BRING YOUR BEST POTLUCK DISH,
DRINKS, CHAIRS AND GAMES!"
ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE LATE
JIM TIGER AND ANNIE MANN TIGER
ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!
If you have any questions please call
Jan at 405-514-5520....
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TWILA PARKER
405-229-8052
WANDA SHOOTEESE
405-229-3288
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WANDA TIGER
405-706-2357
April 2014 Birthdays
Alberty, Shannon Venita
Alexander, Rachel Paulette
Alford Jr., Eugene Ray
Alford, Jaci Lanae
Alford, Ray Wildcat
Arms, Steven Anthony
Armstrong, Tina Marie
Ayers, Zachariah Matthew
Bacon, Misty Twylight
Barnes, Hollin Kade Eugene
Bates, Johnna Suzanne
Batson-Vasquez, Amber Danielle
Bentley, Sherri Ann
Berry, Collin Michael
Bethell, Shelby Ann
Bettelyoun, Cameron Jake
Bierd, Baley Andrea
Blanchard II, Clifford Ray
Blanchard II, Norman Neal
Blanchard, Brisa Nayeli
Blanchard, Harry James
Blanchard, Jahkahri HayLéroy
Blanchard, John Christopher
Blanchard, Norah Gisele
Boston, Shawn Daniel
Boyd, Xavier Tyrik
Bradshaw, Jana Marie
Brady, Scott Edgar
Breeding, Aidyn Cooper
Brinson, Christopher Allen
Brokeshoulder Jr., Clifton
Brokeshoulder, Eddie K.
Brown, Jennifer Leah
Brown, Lexi Michelle
Bryce, Shayla Maelyn
Buckley, Dawna Michele
Byers, Reanna Nicole
Byers, Zachary Elias
Byrd, Lyndell D Armond
Caires, Vanessa Little Axe
Chaney, Brittni Lynn
Charley Whatley, Jorden Eugene
Charley, Mary Serene
Chisholm, Carly Nicole
Clark, Dallas Joseph
Clark, Dave George
Clutter, Ramona Lynn
Coddington, Aubriana Marie
Coddington, Kyle Clarence
Coddington, Michael Richard
Coffee, Sahaunie Nicole
Coon Jr., Stacy William
Crane, Stephanie Renee
Creek, Eunice Marie
Creek, Stevie Eli
Cryder, Michael Lawrence
Cuff, Thomas Artel
Davis Sr., Edward Leroy
Davis, Jyquale Lee De`shon
Davis, Maddox Joe
Davis, Tyrein Gene
Deere, Neva Lee ( Larney )
Dees, Abigail Susan Olivia
DeLodge, Ava Quinn
Dibler, Dale G.
Doussett, Delisha Ann
Draper Sr., Russell Lee
Draper, Reuben James
Dunlap, Brady Lee
Eason, Braxton Noah
Eckiwardy,MariselaIsabelleMariah
Edwards, Stacy Lee
Ellis, Ariel Raquel
Ellis, Russell Bruce
Evans, Kayla Marie
Fife, Andrew Jacob
Finch, Oliver Phillip
Frank, Janice Arlene
Garcia, Josiah Elias
Garfield, Alicia Raejhaun
Garretson, Riley Dean
Gibson, Darianne Alexander
Gibson, Jaysan Baylee
Gibson, Mary Ann
Gibson, Melonie Dian
Gibson, Norma Jean
Gilman III, Thomas Eugene
Gilman, Robert Everett
Goodwin, Dawn Marie
Goodwin, Larry Tiger
Gouge Jr., Marg
Gouge, Beau Allen
Graham, Charles Robert
Grass, Solomon Wayne
Griffin, Ladawn Abraham
Hamon-Breeden, Katie Marie
Harjo, Kadence Jade
Harjo, Timothy A.
Harless, Cynthia Iris
Harris, Monte Lee
Harvey II, Johnny Troy
Haumpy, Ariann Renee
Haumpy, Gage Allen
Haumpy, O-Day Tah'lee Eugene
Healy, Spencer James
Hernandez, Curtis David
Hill, Trent David
Hoepher, Emily Danielle
Holderness, Jordan Dekota
Holderness, Matthew James
Holderness, Samantha Grace
Hollenbeck, May Angela
Holznagel, Chad Thomas
Hood, Randolph Paul
Hudson, Celeste Jade
Hudson, Eden Rose
Hunt, Leeona Lucile
Hurst, Maegan Nicole
Jackson, Fallon Kay
Jacobs, Maria Elena
Jacobs, Stormie Raelein
James, Lindsey Nicholle
James, Na`chelle Ardena Mae
Jim, Mary June
Jimboy, Courtney Waynell
Johnson Jr, David Lee
Johnson, Adison Graci Mae
Johnson, Ashley Nicole
Johnson,AveryElizabethMackenzie
Johnson, Justice Lonewolf
Johnson, Richard Michael
Johnson, Shoshanna Louise
Johnson, Silvanus Mack
Johnson, Victoria Maria
Johnson, Zachary Howard
Jones, Anita Louise
Judd Jr., Thomas Ray
Kaniatobe, Marjorie Ann
Kelsey, Leigha Marie
Key, Christian Trey
Kickapoo-Johnson, Lux Olyvia
Kilmer, Lelia Lashell
Kinnamon Jr, Larry Leon
Kinnamon, April Lynn
Kinsey, Margie
Kovalchuk, Amber Nichole
Larney, CaiSyn William
Lee, Audrey Catherine Sung-hee
Leffler, Claudia Jo
Little Axe Jr., Troy Lee
Little Axe, Diane Gail
Little Axe, Jordan Kane
Little Axe, Joshua Taylor
Little Axe, Kaylee Jean
Little Axe, Shiloh Blue
Little Charley, Evelyn Lavon
Little Creek, Alex
Little Creek, Lawrence Keith
Little Jr., Gilbert Boyd
Littlebear, Tonya Lynn
Littlecreek, Samantha Jolene
Littlecreek, Thomas Eugene
Locke, Adrianne Lorine
Long, Hailey Elizabeth
Longhorn, Darrell Wayne
Longhorn, Leonard Wayne
Longhorn, Vincent Wade
Longman, Cherokee Dakota
Longman, Trina Ann
Louvier, Alexandra Renee
Lowe, Justin James
Mack Sr., Thomas James
Mack, Cylas Ledarix
Maddux, Bishop Webster Tiger
Malone, Riley
Mann, Raymond Freeland
Mann, Richard Freeman
Mann, Savanah Nicole
Mann, Taylor Lawrence
Markwardt, Franklin Thomas
Martin, April Denise
Martin, Kinley Rae
Martinez, Amaya Rynae
Martinez, Danielle Lynn
Mason, Suzanna Rachel Powell
Masquas, Phillip Jon
Masquat, Iola Renee
Massey, Karen Sue
Mattingly, Alana Irene
Mayo, Melba Mary
McAnally, Jace Ryan
McBride, Alice Jean Dirt
McDaniel, Karen Diane
McGirt, Dana Dale
McGuire, Kyla Marie
McPherson, Emily Paige
Meek, Phillip Edward
Megyesi, Charles Steven
Milburn, Heather Renee
Miller, Lillian Grace
Mills, Brian Richard
Mohawk, Curtis Roy
Montgomery, Peiress Awmae
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Morgan, Summer Dawn
Morton, Joshua David
Morton, Makayla Lynn
Nakamoto, Gina Jessica
Nelson Jr., Daniel Lee
Ness, Mary Ellen
Newton, Donnie James
Nowlin, Pak Louise
Ochoa, Alejandro Juan
Olvera, Latasha Kay
Ortega, Kristin Lace
Pack, Christie Lorraine
Panther, Nickolas Wayne
Parker, Elizabeth Isabelle
Parker, Sarah Lynn
Parker, Twila Olene
Phillips, Mason Jaxon
Ponkilla, Yvonne Diane
Porter, Lindsey Bowe
Powell, Tammy Marie
Richey, Jennifer Lynn
Rigg, Savanna Rose
Rios, Belicia Shannon
Robb, James Edward
Robertson, Winifred L.
Robison, Skyler Madison
Rolette, Gregory Shawn
Rolette, Hanna Grace
Roller, Geraldine M Bradley
Runsabove, Bryce Leigh
Ryder, Vanessa Louise
Sanchez, Bailey Marie
Sanchez, Citlali
Sanchez, James Andrew Skylar
Sanchez, Victoria Nicolette
Seaton-Blanchard,StephenAnthony
Sellers, Levi Dalton
Sexton, Jacob David
Shawnee, Jaxon Avery
Shawnee, Sharon Dale
Sherrill, Penelope
Sloan, Jenifer
Sloat, Morgan Elaine
Smith, Joshua Dean
Smith, Noah Ryan
Snake, Archie Ellis
Soap, Alpha Christine
Soap, Terayana Maxine
Spoon, Ashley Donelle
Spoon, Marques Dwyane
Spoon, Samuel Lee
Spriggs, Brian Lee
Spybuck, Adrianne Eileen
Spybuck, Larry Eldon
Spybuck, Thomas Mark
Squire, Billie Gene
Squire, Samson Robert
Squire, Wilbur James
Starr-Fuentez, Olivia Angelina
Stephens, William Lee
Steves, Madelyn Louise
Stewart, Saundra Leigh
Stone Sr., James Lee
Stone, Dawn Michelle
Stuckey, Ware Declan
Sullivan, Tiffany Chantele
Sumka, Lena Darcille
Switch #466260, Traci Lynn
Switch, Charles William
Taryole, Trevor Seth
Tascier, Timothy Andrew
Tenner, Taylor Denise
Thompson, Rhonda Gail
Thornhill, Westly Lynn
Thorpe, Brady Wayne
Thorpe, Mary Catherine
Tieyah, Lavern Wilson
Tiger, Amber Lee
Tiger, Madelynn Rose
Tiger, Patricia Ann
Tiger, Stephon Michael
Tiller, Piper Laine
Uchida, Andy Micheal
Wabaunasee, Thelma Jean
Wakley, Jade McKenzie
Wakolee, Josilyn Talia
Wallace, Kay Laverne
Walley, Johnny Ray
Wallis, Baryn Clinton
Walters, Shirley Ann
Warrior, Marcellus James
Washington, David Axe
Washington, Kevin Bryan
Washington, Samantha Lynn
Watkins, Autum Paige
Watson, Jayden Tyler Scott
Wenholm, Casey Andrew
Whinery, Pamela Jean
White, Brenda Kaye
White, Wesley Shane
Whited, Kimberly Diane
Whittington, Charlene Edwards
Williams, Ezrea Quasha
Williams, Lisa Renee
Williams, Seth Andreas
Wilson, Aaron Wade
Wilson, Damon Allen
Wilson, Drake Kenneth Rylee
Wilson, Ethan Hawke
Wilson, Gabriel Ahboah
Wilson, Harold Wayne
Wilson, Howard Gene
Wilson, James Wayne
Winrow, Destiney Dawn
Wise, Keeley Ava Lynn
Witt, Joseph Andrew
Wunderlin, Travis Rece
Yellow Eagle, Angela Marie
Cherokee
From: Grandma,
Ashton, Tony,
Kirstain and
Annabelle
We Love You!!!!!!
March 30th
Shelsie Mae White Thunder
nd
Happy 22 birthday “Mousie” we
love you.
From: Mom, Dad, Sheldon, Shelby, Justin, Bryson,
and Daelan
Waynell Jimboy
Jayden Watson
Hope you enjoy
your day and
may God Bless
you with many
more.
Love you Always
and Forever,
Mom and Kevin
Uncle Jay
Love you,
Your nephew Aiyden
From mom, Paul and James C
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When: Saturdays, 8am-12pm
FREE to Sell,
1st Saturday of every month
Trade, or GiveAway Local
Beginning MAY 2nd
Produce
Vendors Needed! The Absentee Shawnee Little Axe Health Clinic
will be hosting a community Farmers Market. Local produce vendors are
needed—location only is being provided, must bring own set-up & products
to either sell, trade or give-away at one’s own discretion.
For more information &/or to sign up as a vendor
please contact Shea Warden at 701-7977.
Registration is required—no fees.
ALL PRODUCE MUST BE
OKLAHOMA GROWN &
MADE, NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Oklahoma Inter-tribal Diabetes Coalition
SAVE THE DATE
6th Annual Benefit Golf Scramble
Friday, April 17, 2015
9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
(Rain cancellation date – Friday, April 24, 2015)
Firelake Golf Course
1901 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801 (405) 275-4471
Registration fees:
Early bird (through Friday, April 3rd):$240/team or $60/person
Late: April 4th – April 13th: $300/team or $75/person
Deadline to register: Monday, April 13, 2014 by 5:00 p.m.
No on-site registration
4 Man Scramble
1 , 2 , 3rd Flight Prizes Awarded
Proximity contests
$300 hole in one
Door prizes (maybe even a kitchen sink!)
st
nd
Come and support the Coalition’s efforts in raising awareness and
advocating for diabetes prevention in Oklahoma.
SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS AVAILABLE
SEE REGISTRATION FORM
For more information, contact Torie Fuller:
tfuller@potawatomi.org
or (405) 395-9303 x5119
See registration form for payment details
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Register Now!!!
www.asthealth.org/patient-portal
New Patient Portal
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System
Little Axe Health Center
Shawnee Clinic
Visit your app store and install
the Follow My Health app
- Improved access to your health information
- Communicate directly with your clinic
- Request an appointment
...and more!
for real-time access to your
health information
For more information on how you can register for the new AST “Follow My Health” Patient Portal,
contact Patient Registration at Little Axe Health Center - 405.447.0300 or Shawnee Clinic - 405.878.4702
Personal Banking:
Personal Banking:
AllNations Bank offers a wide range of products and services to meet today’s consumer demand including our
AllNations Bank Free Checking Account; Savings Account; offers
Certificate
of Deposit Accounts; Individual Retirement Accounts; Money
a wide range of products and services to meet today’s
Market; Now Accounts
&
Consumer
Loans
including
Auto,
Boat
and
more.
AllNations Offers Free ATM/Debit Card with each personal
consumer demand including
account that can be
used at our Shawnee OK Drive Up ATM. In addition, we offer a wide selection of Safe Deposit Boxes for rent at
our AllNations Bank Free Checking Account; Savings Account; Certificate of Deposit Accounts; Individual
competitive prices.
Retirement Accounts; Money Market; Now Accounts & Consumer Loans including Auto, Boat and more.
Contact Us for Details As Follows:
AllNations Offers Free
ATM/Debit
Card -with
each
personal
account
that can
be used at our Shawnee OK
Calumet
Office
Gene
Davis
or Dixie
Smith
405-893-2240;
Drive Up ATM. In addition, we offer a wide
selection
of
Safe
Deposit
Boxes
for
rent at competitive prices.
114 E Main, Calumet, OK
Shawnee Office - Contact
Gene Davis
Eugene
Stidham 405-273-0202;
Us for or
Details
As Follows:
2023
S.
Gordon
Cooper
Drive,
Shawnee,
OK
Calumet Office - Gene Davis or Dixie Smith 405-893-2240;
Business Banking:
114 E Main, Calumet, OK
In addition to our Commercial Checking account, AllNations
Bank offers a wide range of products and services to meet today’s business
Office
- Gene Davis
or Eugene
Stidham
405-273-0202;
needs including all types of CommercialShawnee
and Small
Business
Loans;
Merchant
Services;
Night Depository Drop & More.
2023
S. Gordon
Cooper
Drive,
Shawnee,
OK
Contact
Us for
Details
As
Follows:
Business Banking: Calumet Office - Gene Davis or Dixie Smith 405-893-2240;
114 E Main, Calumet, OK
In addition to our
Commercial
Checking
account,
AllNations
BankStidham
offers a wide
range of products and
Shawnee
Office
- Gene
Davis
or Eugene
405-273-0202;
2023 S.
Gordon
Cooper
Drive,
Shawnee,
OK
services to meet today’s business
needs
including
all types
of Commercial
and
Small Business Loans;
Banking Hours: Merchant Services; Night Depository Drop & More.
2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801Contact Us for Details As Follows:
Lobby Hours 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
Office - Gene Davis or Dixie Smith 405-893-2240;
Drive In Hours 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM MondayCalumet
- Friday
114 E Main, Calumet, OK
Saturday: 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon
AllNations Bank
Shawnee Office - Gene Davis or Eugene Stidham 405-273-0202;
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The following are current programs administered by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department:
The following are current programs administered by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education
These are brief descriptions
of current programs. Program guidelines are available in hard copy at the Education Department office or for download
Department:
at www.astribe.com.
These are brief descriptions of current programs. Program guidelines are available in hard copy at
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with office
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expenses,
and
theProgram:
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related expenses,
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expenses,
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two
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incentives:
for GED recipients
and
one for
High
• Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds forone
undergraduate
degrees, one
associate
or bachelor
degree, at any
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time
part-time
Services and select Education.
• Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High School Seniors for
For more information, please call
Tresha Spoon
at (405) 275Ext.
or 1-800-256-3341
or application
email to tresham@astribe.com.
Academic
and 4030,
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the Year.
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submission is
stAchievement
March 31 of each year.
All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application.
All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on
Services and select Education.
The Absentee Shawnee
For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or 1-800-256System
Health
3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com.
Come join us at the AST Resource Center!!!
Free tutoring in all subjects!
is pleased to announce that
Games and activities!
plans are being made to open
Delinquency prevention!
Healthy lifestyles!
an Extended Hours Health
And much more!
Clinic in 2015.
Coming
soon!
2015
The Extended Hours Health
Clinic will be located in the
“old” Little Axe Clinic in the
Casino Parking lot
15702 East HWY 9
Norman, OK 73026
OPEN TO ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS
Coming
soon!
2015
Everything is offered at no charge….Little Axe School’s bus will
transport students to the AST Resource Center on Peebly Road and
parents are responsible for picking students up by 6:00 pm.
Duration: Starts September 2nd and will run through the school year.
Monday-Thursday, 2:45pm-6:00pm
The Extended Hours Health Clinic will be similar to an
“AM/PM” clinic for acute illness or injury needs. The
clinic will be staffed with a Physician, Physician Assistant,
or a Nurse Practitioner. This acute needs clinic is
designed to allow increased access to care for our
patients after the regular Primary Care clinic is closed
and on weekends. If you have an emergent condition
such as chest pain or suspected stroke, please call 911 or
go to the nearest ER. *The Extended Hours Health Clinic
will not be equipped for emergent care.
For more information and to sign up please contact Blake
Goodman at (405) 364-‐7569.
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Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Injury Prevention Program
The Mayo Clinic and the Center for Disease Control & Prevention
say that if you’re physically active it may help prevent you from
falling. The following activities: Walking, chair exercises and Tai
Chi, can improve your leg strength, balance, coordination and
flexibility. Remember to check with your doctor before starting any
of these activities!
Here are some tips on how to stay safe
while getting back into the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
spring of things.
warm-up and
cool down when appropriate.
• Be
sure
Itonjury
Prevention
Program
• Wear protective gear - i.e. bike helmets, wrist & elbow
The Mayoguards,
Clinic and
the etc.
Center for Disease Control & Prevention say that if
pads,
you’re physically active it may help prevent you from falling. The following
• Rest,
especially
when your
muscles
areimprove
tired your leg strength,
activities:
Walking,
chair exercises
and Tai
Chi, can
balance, coordination and flexibility. Remember to check with your doctor before
• any
Prevent
“overuse”
starting
of these
activities! injuries (i.e. stress fractures, tendonitis,
or inflamed
joints)
by safe
not overdoing
exercise.
Here are some
tips on how
to stay
while getting
back into the spring of things.
•
Be
sure
to
warm-up
and
cool
down
when
appropriate
• Condition your body before jumping into new activities at
•
Wear protective gear – i.e. bike helmets, wrist & elbow guards, pads etc.
full force.
Rest, especially when your muscles are tired
•
•
•
Prevent
injuries
(i.e. stress
fractures,
tendonitis,
or inflamed
For
more“overuse”
information
contact:
Rosie
Tall Bear
at 405-701-7601
joints) by not overdoing exercise.
Little Axe Health Center
Condition your body before jumping into new activities at full force.
For more information contact: Rosie Tall Bear at 405-‐701-‐7601 Little Axe Health Center
Office of Environmental
Health & Engineering
• Tribal Housing Improvements Application
The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing sanitary,
safe, and decent housing for its members by utilizing the following
criteria to select the most “in need” tribal members with homes that are in
disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must meet
the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe.
THIP list all applicants by a priority list:
a.
Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly
b.
Income
c.
Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions
d.
Condition of Home
Other Programs available:
• Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program
Applications need to be completed and all necessary documents
attached before the application will be processed.
Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com.
Submit completed application to:
Office of Environmental Health & Engineering
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex
Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13
If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at (405) 214-4235
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FOSTER CARE
WHAT IS A FOSTER CARE WORKER?
Foster care caseworker training involves completing a
bachelor's degree program in social work through a college
or university. Students take courses in psychology, abnormal
psychology, sociology, economics, ethics, child welfare
policies and complete a supervised internship.
The child’s Foster Care Worker needs to be a partner with
the foster parents to ensure that each child receives the
full spectrum of services provided and/or arranged by the
Department.
Some aspects of this relationship include the following:
• Sharing information on an ongoing basis regarding the
child’s individual needs, family situation and adjustment
to the foster home
• Encouraging the foster parents to participate in the
total service planning process
• Providing the foster parents the opportunity to
discuss the child’s progress and any unmet needs which
they assess
• Providing the foster parent with information, support,
guidance and referrals to other professionals on the
child’s behalf
• Helping the foster family, when necessary, to identify
and obtain services for the foster child; e.g., medical,
educational
• Ensuring that the foster family, on the child’s behalf,
has access to all financial resources available to the child
while in foster care.
A Foster Care Worker works in conjunction with Tribal
Courts, Tribal Law Enforcement, Bureau of Indian Affairs,
and other county services. Indian Child Welfare’s goal is to
ensure the safety of our tribal children when they placed in
foster care. The homes that our tribal children are placed
in must complete Child Welfare Background Check, OSBI
Background Check, Income Verification, Home Study, and a
Physical. Our AST foster homes are licensed by our Foster
Care Committee.
F o s t e r C a r e P ay m e n t s a r e a s f o l l o w s :
0-5 age $14.73 day $441.97 month
6-12 age $17.12 day $513.57 month
12 and over $19.30 day $579.13 month
I N ORDER T O R E C E I V E P A Y M E N T, A L L T HE A B O V E
M U ST B E M E T A N D T U R N E D I N T O T HE S T A T E .
O N C E PROCESSED S T A T E P A Y M E N T W I L L B E ISSUED .
This is just a little information on what type of work a foster
care worker performs on a daily basis. If you are interested
in becoming a foster home, please call 405-878-4030 ext.
133.
Hello Everyone;
I hope that everyone is in good health, with all
of the allergies and various respiratory problems
that have going on. I know I am looking forward
to the Spring weather that has come.
I have not gone on any travels here lately, due
to the various problems that have been created
by various Executive Committee members. I
have been working on research looking in to the
practices of the Department of Human Services
and the methods that they have been using to
place our children. I am also attempting to get
an appointment with the Director of DHS and the
Governor of the state of Oklahoma. Last year at
the ICWA conference in Ft. Lauderdale, I attended
the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee on
American Indian/Alaska Native Children Exposed
to Violence meeting where I gave testimony.
This Committee held meetings in various states
getting testimonies from various agencies, Law
Enforcement, Tribal Leaders, ICW, and Educators
concerning concerning our Native Children. My
point to this is that the Attorney General and
the Bureau of Indian Affairs have re-written the
Guidelines concerning ICWA and from speaking
with ICW workers here the State of Oklahoma,
Department of Human Services have not looked
at the new Guidelines and are continuing to make
their own decisions with out including the families
or the tribes. If anyone would like a copy of the
new guidelines they may come by my office and
we will provide a copy.
I have also have concerns about the Tribal Housing
Authority, so that is more research , which may
or may not be a good thing. There have been
numerous complaints from tribal members and
I would like to know if the guidelines are being
followed. After I finish researching then I will
speak with the Housing Board and start asking
questions.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter. If anyone
has any questions or would like to just come by
to visit, or call, please do.
Home Number is 307-0954, 275-4030, ex. 6289
Thank you, and Be Blessed.
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FOSTER CARE
Racial disproportionality is defined as the over-or under-representation of certain groups
(e.g. racial/ethnic, gender, age) relative to the group’s proportion in the general population.
Reports conducted in 2008 showed that, compared to other groups, Native American children
were:
• 3 times more likely to be referred to CPS
• 1.6 times more likely to be removed from their biological homes
• Twice as likely to remain in foster care for over two years
• Less likely to be adopted and more likely to be in guardianships
• Less likely to be reunited with their biological parents
The sad reality is that there are not enough culturally appropriate homes for these children,
resulting in the placement of Native American children in homes that do not share their cultural
heritage or traditions. We want to place “our tribal” children in our own homes, to do this we
need tribal members to open their homes and their hearts. Are you willing to open your heart?
Are you willing to open your home?
If so, please contact Julie Wilson ICW/FC/CPS 878-4702 (ext. 133).
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American children are often placed in
homes outside of their families, tribes,
and Native American culture and all
this contributes to significant social
problems. The story of Native American people is a complicated one
marked by significant trauma and atrocities. Often times this trauma
consisted of the removal of abuse which happened to these young and
vulnerable children in many of these schools resulted in overwhelming
intergenerational trauma and unresolved grief. This trauma which
interrupted the ability to parent has led directly to the most current social
problems that plague Native American communities today including
alcohol/drug abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse and
parenting deficiencies. All of these problems have contributed to the
break-down of the family unit, leading to the removal of large numbers
of Native American youth from their families. The journey of healing
and breaking the cycles which have been put in place by the historical
trauma experienced by generations of Native Americans requires that
the cultural identity for so long denied to these children be returned.
Native American youth have two distinct influences, that of their family
of origin and that of their caregivers. Absentee Shawnee Tribal Foster
Care is in need of homes for children that are in our child welfare
system. Your participation in being a foster parent helps to ensure that
these children have positive connections to their culture which in helps
nurture a positive sense of identification as a Native American. By being
willing to do this, you can be a valuable part of the healing journey that
will help strengthen this next generation of Absentee Shawnee children;
in turn, helping those children become the parents that their children
will need them to be. Our children are our future, what will we have
our future be? Will you, as Absentee Shawnee member, do your part if
you are able? If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, please
contact Juliann Wilson ICW/CPS/FOSTER CARE at 275-4030, ext. 133.
<<<NOTICE>>>
Currently there are three (3) openings on the Foster Care Board. If you are
interested in serving on the board, send your letter of interest to Secretary
Dawsey at the Tribal Complex, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK 73801.
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Horse Shoe Bend After School Program
Both students and our OBU tutors are on their Spring Break during the week of March 16
thru 19, 2015. It is hard to believe this semester will be wrapping up in about 8 to 9
weeks. Our After school students are doing well, this semester, in their studies and are
eager to learn.
BRENDAN WINTER
Brendan was honored with the Achiever Award for the month
of March at North Rock Creek School. He has been coming
to Horse Shoe Bend since his early childhood and now he
is in the second grade. We are very proud of Brendan and
his achievements at school. He is the son of Warren and
Tammy Winter. Brendan and his mom, dad and sister, Tara,
are all members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
DANIELLA JOHNSON
Daniella was selected by
her second grade class at
North Rock Creek School for
the Citizenship Award. This
is her first semester in the
after school program and
Daniella shows improvement
each day and is always
willing to help around the
after school program. We are
glad that Daniella is at the
Horse Shoe Bend After School
Program. Her grandmother is
Paula Gazaway. Daniella is
a member of the Seminole
Tribe of Oklahoma.
May 7, 2015 - this will be the last day of our spring semester Horse Shoe Bend program.
The program will start again September 2015. We will not be doing a summer program.
I would like to thank all of the Oklahoma Baptist University students for tutoring our
students and hope they have an enjoyable summer. Also, I would like to thank Stuart
Rolette for all of his work in keeping up with the daily operations of the center. When
working with children it is very important to be on the job with them and showing them
stability and Stuart has illustrated that on a daily basis.
If you should have any questions or concerns please call 405-481-0397.
Thank you,
Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe
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Youth Events
Include:
50 yard dash
Broad Jump
Long jump
Softball throw
1-mile run
Free throw shooting
Guardian Name:____________________________________
City, State:___________________________________
DOB (Athlete):_________
Age:________
Youth Athlete (name):______________________________
Zip:_____________
Male:___ Female:___
Phone:___________________________
__PARENT/GUARDIAN 1-Mile Walk/Run
Waiver: In consideration of the acceptance of this entry I waive all claims for myself and my heirs against the sponsors,
cooperating and coordinating groups and any individuals associated with this event and will hold them harmless for any and
all injuries which may result from my participation. I hereby give my permission to the media to use my name and photograph in the AST newsletter without limitation or obligation. I certify that I am physically fit for this event and understand
the risks involved by participating in this event.
______________________________________________
_________________________
Signature
Date
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Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Domestic Violence Department
Annual
Sexual Assault Awareness
Balloon Release
Join the Domestic Violence Department in spreading the awareness!!
We will also have a guest speaker
Dawn Stover from Oklahoma’s
Native Alliance Against Violence
(NAAV)
Date: April 1, 2015
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Shawnee Complex
Date: April 9, 2015
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Little Axe Clinic
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FYI: Contract Health Service News
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health
The AST Contract Health Services Team are here to assist you
... follow the CHS Guidelines!
Get a copy of the CHS Guidelines and update your information
Contract Health Services
for AST members
with Insurance
Contract Health Services
for AST members
without Insurance
Emergency
and
Urgent Care Services
CHS for a currently enrolled AST
member who resides in the defined
catchment area who has insurance such
as Medicare or Private Insurance:
CHS for a currently enrolled AST member
who resides in the defined catchment area
who does not have insurance:
CHS for a currently enrolled AST member
who resides in the defined catchment area
who needs emergent or urgent care:
1.
Complete CHS Patient Update form
and update all information every 6
months.
1.
1.
Call the On-Call nurse at
(405) 447-0300 option 9 for “triage”.
2.
2.
Notify CHS at least 48 hours
prior to appointment date for a (COB)
Coordination of Benefits to be sent to
provider
Notify CHS on the next businesss day
or within 72 hours after the ER visit.
Notification does not assure
authorization of payment. However
if you do not notify CHS within 72
hours, your bills will not be paid.
3.
For AST members with no insurance
evidence must exist that the visit was
medically necessary. Medical priorities
have been established for determining
which referrals can be authorized for
payment.
4.
For AST members with insurance,
evidence must exist that a third party
resource has made determination such
services were “emergency care” or
“urgent care” (such evidence may
include payment from private insurance).
In the event that you receive a bill
from a provider, please provide a
copy to CHS. You may leave bills with
Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic
and Glendine Blanchard at the Little
Axe Health Center.
3.
4.
You must apply for any alternate
resources for which you may be
eligible - Medicare,Medicaid,
SoonerCare, insurance, etc.
2.
Complete CHS Patient Update
form and update all information
every 6 months
Inform Provider/HealthFacility that
AST CHS is secondary payer/payer of
last resort.
3.
You must utilize the services provided
within the AST health clinics prior to
being referred out.
In the event that you receive a bill
from a provider, please provide a
copy to CHS. You may leave bills with
Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic
and Glendine Blanchard at the Little
Axe Health Center.
4.
Referrals for outside services must
be sent to CHS. Services must be
medically approved by an AST Health
provider.
5.
An appointment will be scheduled
and a COB will be sent to the outside
provider.
6.
In the event that you receive a bill
from a provider, please provide a
copy to CHS. You may leave bills with
Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic
and Glendine Blanchard at the Little
Axe Health Center.
5.
Flo Mann
Darla Gatzman
Contract Health
Direct Phone Line
405.701.7951
Debi Sloat
Glendine Blanchard
Sharon Ponkilla
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Jayne Werst
Fix-A-Leak Week
March 16-22, 2015
During Fix A Leak Week, the EPA’s WaterSense Partnership Program
encourages Americans to take the initiative to fix all of their
household leaks.
As a promoter of the WaterSense Program, the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe Office of Environmental Health and Engineering would like to
encourage you to take part in this program as well.
Doing so, you can save clean drinking water and also save on your
water bill.
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
ALL ARTICLES FOR THE NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE ARE
th
DUE BY THE
OF THE CURRENT MONTH
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Unfortunately, we can only accept one picture per birthday person,
not per birthday wish.
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Recycling Containers Now Available
OEH now has recycling containers set up for public use. These recycle
containers, which are cardboard only containers,
are located on the south side of the Title VI
building at the main complex and the other
container is located at the northeast corner of the
Little Axe Clinic.
We also have our mobile recycle container
available behind the clinic here at the main complex. We are currently
only accepting cardboard in this container as well.
A B S E N T E E
S H A W N E E
T R I B E
O K L A H O M A
O F
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Recycling Program
R E C Y C L I N G M A T E R I A L T H AT
W E AC C E P T .
A L L W H I TE P A P E R,
E N VE LO P E S, C O L O RE D P A P E R, J U NK
M A I L, F A X P A P E R,
M A G A Z I NE S,
N E W S P A P E R, C A R D B O A R D ,
A ND A L U M I NU M C A N S.
M AT E R I A L W E
D O N O T AC C E P T .
T O NE R, C A RB O N
P A P E R, F O O D
W A S TE , A ND P L A S T I C .
R E M E M B E R ,
W H E N I N D O U B T
T H R O W I T O U T .
C O N T A C T
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A B S E N T E E
S H A W N E E
T R I B E
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O K L A H O M A
O F F I C E
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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.
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There is a cost associated with recycling,
However, economic,
social, and environmental benefits exceed
these cost.
ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT
Little Axe
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy
The AST Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide
emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to survivors at hospitals, police stations and
throughout the legal system. The programs also serve as a resource center to the community by
offering educational information and referrals.
Come join us at the AST Resource
Center!!!
Transitional Housing
The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual
Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed to begin a
new life.
Free Tutoring in all subjects!
Games and activities!
Delinquency Prevention!
Healthy Lifestyles!
Court Advocacy
Assists survivors with domestic violence court related costs (when funding is available) and
appearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders.
And Much More!
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.
Open to all Middle School and High School Students
Open to Absentee Shawnee Tribal Students K-5 with a C.D.I.B.
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.
Everything is offered at no charge….Little Axe bus will transport
students to the AST Resource Center on Peebly Road and parents
are responsible for picking students up by 6:00pm.
Referral Assistance
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.
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.
For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888.
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Dur ation: Star ts September 2nd and will run thr ough the school year.
Monday-Thur sday, 2:45p m-6:00p m
For more information and sign up please contact
Blake Goodman at (405) 364-‐7569
The Absentee Shawnee Diabetes & Wellness Fitness Center’s
Fitness Schedule
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE FITNESS
FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULE
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Classes
Classes
Classes
Classes
Classes
Circuit Training
6:10 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe
Resource Center
Zumba!
6:10 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe
Resource Center
Circuit Training
6:10 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe
Resource Center
Cardio Kickboxing
6:10 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe
Resource Center
Circuit Training
6:10 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe
Resource Center
Low Impact Chair Exercise
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Buster Bread
Little Axe
Resource Center
Tai Chi
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe
Resource Center
Low Impact Chair Exercise
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Buster Bread
Little Axe
Resource Center
Tai Chi
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe
Resource Center
Circuit Training
5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Buster Bread
Little Axe
Resource Center
Circuit Training
5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Buster Bread
Little Axe
Resource Center
Circuit Training
5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Buster Bread
Little Axe
Resource Center
Circuit Training
5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Buster Bread
Little Axe
Resource Center
Chrissy Wiens
Diabetes and Wellness
Physical Activities Specialist
Buster Bread
Diabetes and Wellness
Fitness Manager
Location: 1970 156th Ave. N.E. Norman, O.K. 73071
(405) 364-7298
For more information please visit our website at:
http://www.asthealth.org/tags/fitness
Fitness Hours:
Monday 6:00 a.m.— 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday 6:00 a.m.— 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 6:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 6:00 a.m.— 7:00 p.m.
Friday 6:00 a.m.— 5:00 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday CLOSED
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RETURN SERVICE
REQUESTED
What’s your name?
Na-he-wa ke-ta se-fo
Everyone will be here soon
Lo-ge-he ge-yi-ke we-ya-fi
wa-pe-ya-wa
Hurry get dressed
Hi-pa-ge-ni-ni-he-lo
Don’t be late
Te-ke-ya-na-ki-fe
Walk faster
Ki-me-lo
Some one came
We-ya-fi-pe-ya-wa
Write your name here
Ka-hi-we-ki-ti ke-we-fo-wa
mi-ti-se
Don’t get your children
cold
Te-ke-ya ko-se-mi-ke
ke-na-ge-yi ni-ke
My hearing is bad
Ne-ki ke-ya-pa-sa
I don’t hear very well
mi-ti ne-ho-wa-se
no-ti-ka
ast Language corner
OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR.
SHAWNEE, OK 74801
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE
Gov.
Lt. Gov.
Secretary
Treas.
Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe . 6308 FINANCE
Eddie Brokeshoulder ................... 6307 Belinda Collins(Controller) .................... 6283
Lesa Shaw ..................................... 6269 Genevieve Foster(Asst. Cont.) ................ 6282
Amy Hilderbrand (Pay. Spec.)............... 6280
Lt.Governor Isaac Gibson........... 6253 Jessica Gonzales .................................. 6300
Andy Warrior .............................. 6309 Courtney Green .................................. 6250
Mary Billy..................................... 6267
Jenny Ware (Acct. Pay.) ......................... 6279
Scott Miller (BIA Spec.) .................. 6325 Holly Davis (Acct. Pay. Spec.).................. 6265
Secretary Vera M. Dawsey.......... 6289 .............................................................. 6295
Jerry Ann Knox ........................... 6306 David Deer ........................................... 6320
Alvina Barnes ............................... 6275 Twyla Blanchard (Staff Acct. II) ........... 6233
Jeff Gibson ................................... 6256 Jennifer Hernandez(Budget Analyst) ..... 6228
Glenna Jones (Grants Admin) ................ 6338
Treasurer Leah Bates .................. 6239 Sandra Burnett (Grants) ....................... 1310
Donna Longhorn .......................... 6240
....................................................... 6297 HUMAN RESOURCES
.............................................................. 6252
Representative Ken Blanchard ... 6287 Elizabeth Clark .................................. 6296
Leonard Longhorn ...................... 6335
Rachael Lankford ............................... 6222
Sue Anna Roberts ............................... 6337
.CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM
SHAWNEE CLINIC
Clinic (Bldg. 17) .............................................. 878-5850
Pharmacy ........................................................ 878-5859
Toll free .................................................1-866-742-4977
(Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman)
LITTLE AXE CLINIC
Clinic - Medical............................................... 447-0300
After hours ...................................................... 447-0498
Clinic - Dental ................................................. 307-9704
Diabetes ........................................................... 360-0698
Pharmacy ........................................................ 292-9530
Resource Center ............................................. 364-7298
OEH/OEP ..................................... 214-4235
Police Dept.................. 275-3200 / 275-3432
Thunderbird Casino NRM ......... 360-9270
Shawnee Casino ........................... 273-2679
Tribal Store (Little Axe) ................. 364-0668
(Sherman Tiger, Derek Hilderbrand)
Housing ......................................... 273-1050
Human Resources ........................ 275-1468
Indian Child Welfare................... 878-4702
Harrah Smokeshop...................... 454-0055
Media ............................................ 598-1279
(Billie Thompson, Briana Ponkilla)
OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE
All Nations Bank .......................... 273-0202
ASEDA ......................................... 878-6782
Toll Free ............................. 1-800-256-3341
Brendle Corner ............................ 447-3372
Building Blocks ........................... 878-0633
OTHER EXTENSIONS
Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. ...............................6294
Bldg. 1 Break Rm ................................6305
Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .......................6330
Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. ..........................6311
Finance Conference Rm ......................6236
UPDATED: JANUARY 22, 2015
Heather Napier .................................... 6264 MIS
Rico Coon ............................................ 6328
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES
Kimberly Stephens .............................. 6277 Michael Berry ..................................... 6303
Jackie Denny ....................................... 6326 Josh Gibson ......................................... 6329
Linda Gouge (Sexual Assault Adv) ........... 6333 Nishant Shrestha ................................. 6327
Melissa Lopez ...................................... 6315 OEH
DV Advocate........................................ 6224 Ken Jones............................................. 8845
Dennis Burks ....................................... 8844
Dakota Blanchard ............................... 8843
EDUCATION
Admin Asst./Rec .................................. 6255 Jarrod Lloyd ....................................... 8848
Tresha Spoon ....................................... 6242 Evelyn Pablito ..................................... 8847
POLICE DEPT............... 275-3200 / 275-3432
ELECTION COMMISSION
Emily Longman ................................... 6271 Shawn Crowley (Acting Chief) ............... 6302
Diane Ponkilla ..................................... 6261
ENROLLMENT
Trent Norton ....................................... 6276
Larry Buckley ..................................... 6292 Anthony Johnson ................................ 6262
Sujata Sturm ....................................... 6288 Jason Brinker ...................................... 6259
Scott Wilson......................................... 6232
HORSE SHOE BEND
David Spector ...................................... 6266
(After School Program Director)
Edwina Butler-Wolfe .......................... 6308 Shawn Crowley ................................... 6268
Stuart Rollette .............................. 585-1346
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION .................................................................................. 6238
LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER
COURT
Kathy Brock (Court Clerk) ................ 6241 Bucky LittleCharley .................... 585-8310
Vanessa Ryder ..................................... 6260 Duke Blanchard ........................... 585-3669
Luis Almanza....................................... 6336
MAINTENANCE
Cecil Walker........................................ 6316
CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP
Receptionist ......................................... 6243 Reta Harjo ........................................... 6249
Joseph Blanchard(Director) .................. 6310 Stephen Fife ......................................... 6234
Carol Butler ......................................... 6319 Donna Simon, Sherri Yetter, Isaac
Colleen Butler...................................... 6340 Bettelyoun, John Mann, Kevin Kaseca
Tracy Wind.......................................... 6324 Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance
Esther Lowden (Gift Shop Manager) ....... 6323 Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek ................... 6331
Gift Shop .............................................. 6273 MUSIC
TITLE VI
Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ........6227
Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun ......................6272
Donna Butler ........................................6270
Robert Schoolfield ...............................6270
Ted Watson ..........................................6270
TAX COMMISSION / TAG
Alicia Engler.........................................6257
Tara Battise ..........................................6237
Yolanda Williams ................................6258
SOCIAL SERVICES
Annie Wilson (Director) .........................6225
REALTY
...............................................................6246
Johnnie Hagan (Probate) .......................6247
Lea Tsotaddle .......................................6248
PROCUREMENT
Asaycia Clayton ...................................6291
Valentina Jimenez ...............................6244
Kayla Ketakea ......................................6281
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS (405) 275-4030
RECEPTIONIST
ICW
Lea Bettelyoun..................................... 4030
Ronelle Baker ...................................... 8802
Julie Wilson ........................................ 8803
ATTORNEY
Ray Campbell ...................................... 6313 Debra Daugomah ................................ 8804
Rep.
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