# A pril 2015 — V olume 27 N o . 37 > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A837e553e4a6526dc ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text The Absentee Shawnee News A pril 2015 — V olume 27 N o . 37 I nside this issue ... March 9, 2015 2-3 Executive Committee’s Report 4-5 Resolutions 6 Spotlight Employee 7 Steven Snake Painting 8 Title VI Menu & News 11 Health System Update 12-13 Election Commission 16 Tiger Family Reunion 18 - 19 April Birthdays 21 Save the Date Annual Benefit Golf Scramble 26-27 Foster Care 28 Horse Shoe Bend 29 Junior Olympics Pre-Registration 35 Fitness Class Schedule “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 DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by this author does not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs 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 2 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. 3 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 No reports submitted by 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 4 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 5 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 6 NATIVE AMERICAN VETERAN WARRIORS Come Join Us! See if you qualify for VA Benefits ~ Explore your current VA Benefits! Native American Veterans Enrollment Event 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 7 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. 8 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 9 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 10 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. 11 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 ic at Sh es prov ide aw 405.8 nee Clin d ic 7 Sche 8.4702 d appo ule an intm ent 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: 13 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 14 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. Subhead. 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. 15 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.... 16 TWILA PARKER 405-229-8052 WANDA SHOOTEESE 405-229-3288 17 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 18 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 19 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. 20 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 21 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; 22 23 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 • Academic (K-12) with office academic expenses, and theProgram: Education assists Department or forrelated download at www .astaribportion e.com. of funds can be used for school-related athletic program expenses. Program has a maximum funding limit for the academic year. • Acade mica (trust K-12) Proprogram gram: assists with related expenses, expenses, and and awards a portion • Zahn Program: established from fund, can help withacademic some graduation two of (2) incentives: one can High be used for graduates. school-related athletic expenses. has maximum expenses. for GED recipients andfunds one for School Program hasprogram a maximum amount Program of funding fora graduation funding limit for thefunds academic year. • Job Training Adult Education Program: for vocational training at accredited vocational institutions. Program has a maximum • Z ahn P rog r a m : established from a trust fund, program can help with some graduation funding limit for the calendar year or per program. expenses, and awards two (2) 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 School graduates. Program has a maximum amount of funding for graduation expenses. accredited college or university. Funding levels are determined based upon grade point average and full-time or part-time status. • Job Trainfunds ing Afor dulone t Edmaster’s ucation degree Prograormone : funds for degree, vocational accredited • Graduate Scholarship Program: doctoral and training can fundatone graduate admissions test. vocational institutions. Program a maximum This program has funding levels based upon full-time andhas part-time status. funding limit for the calendar year or per program. • Higher Education: ducation for Incen tiveSchool AwardSeniors Progra : funds Achievement for undergraduate • Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual Eincentive High formAcademic and Athlete of the Year. st of Deadline for application degrees, submission March 31or each year. oneisassociate bachelor degree, at any accredited college or university. Funding levels are determined based upon grade point average and full-time or part-time status. All funding is based upon the at the ofm application. • availability GraduateofScfunds holarsh ip Ptime rogra : funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral degree, and can fund one graduate admissions test. This program has funding levels based upon fullAll applications and guidelines areand available atstatus. www.astribe.com. Click on 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, Athlete of6242 the Year. Deadline for 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. 24 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 25 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. 26 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). Native American youth have two distinct influences, that of their Native American youth have two distinct influences, that of their family of origin and that of their family ofAbsentee origin and Tthat of their caregivers. Absentee Shawnee caregivers. Shawnee ribal Foster Care is in need of homes for children that are in our child welfare system. Your participation in being of a foster parent hfor elps tchildren o ensure that tthat hese children have Tribal Foster Care is in need homes are in our positive connections to their culture. This interaction helps these children nurture a positive sense of child welfare system. Your participation in being a foster parent identification as a Native American. By being willing to do this, you can be a valuable part of the helps to ensure that these children have positive connections healing journey that will help strengthen this next generation of Absentee Shawnee children; in turn, helping those children become parents that their children these will need tchildren hem to be. Our children are a to their culture. Thisthe interaction helps nurture our f uture, w hat w ill w e h ave o ur f uture b e? positive sense of identification as a Native American. By being willing toABSENTEE do this, you can beTRIBE a valuable of the healing SHAWNEE CHILDpart WELFARE journey that will help405-878-4702 strengthen this next133) generation of Absentee (ext. 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? ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE CHILD WELFARE 405-878-4702 (ext. 133) Foster Care News ooking for dedicated individuals to contribute to tee. If you are interested in becoming part of our ter to the Secretary that states your interest in ng a member of our Committee. Native American youth are facing a crisis. These children are being removed from their homes and placed into the child welfare system at rates much higher than any other population. Native 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. >> 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. 27 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 28 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 29 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 30 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 [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. The full text is on the page linked above.] --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A837e553e4a6526dc. Public record. Not legal advice.