# Inside This Issue... (2014) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A8ad5e9ac9cf88cf6 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text The Absentee Shawnee News June 2014 Vol. 27 No. 28 Inside This Issue... Page 2-5............................Executive’s Reports Page 5.......................................Resolutions Page 6..................................Finance Reports Page 7...................Cultural Preservation Dept. Page 8.........Spotlight Employee/Music Spotlight Page 12................... Ast Public Health Nursing Page 13.................................Tax Commission TRIBAL MEMBERS: REMEMBER TO VOTE The Run Off Election will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014. The polls will be open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. The voting polls will be located at the Police Page 18...........................................Title VI Department on the Tribal Complex and at the Page 23.....................Youth Soccer Clinic/Jim Little Axe Resource Center in Little Axe. Page 16-17...............................June Birthdays Thorpe Games Page 25....................Horse Shoe Bend/Building Blocks Page 26.............................SPF/TIG Program Page 26-28..........................Campaign Letters Page 29...............................AllNations Bank Page 31......................................Foster Care June 15, 2014 COLOR Executive Committee Edwina Butler-Wolfe Governor Issac Gibson Lt. Governor Governor’s Report Vera M. Dawsey Secretary Jeffrey Gibson Representative contact me at 405- 275-4030, Ext. 188. Each election that we as a people take part in can and will make a difference. Building Blocks News… Our ‘Muffins for Moms’ event was a huge success!! All of the children enjoyed eating breakfast with their mothers. Thank you to all the moms who were able to participate. We hope that ALL of the moms had a wonderful Mother’s Day! Hello my Absentee Shawnee people! It looks like the weather in Oklahoma is staying unpredictable. We will need more rain if our vegetable gardens are to survive. This month my programs have had some wonderful things happen within them. Nationally the Special Diabetes grant initiative was re-authorized through legislation and our Special Diabetes Program Initiative was renewed thanks to the work of Emily Keys. The good work continued with Linda Day getting us approved to receive funding from the Red Cross which will allow up to 92 eligible Absentee Shawnee tribal members to receive a storm shelter. In April we received notice that our long awaited for Contract Support Costs were to be fully funded. This will provide both additional services and funds to the Tribe, to the BIA programs and to our IHS funded health program as both agencies, the Indian Health Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, will receive 2014 funds. These funds will be initially distributed based on estimated amounts and we will enter into negotiations to do settlements on the final amounts. Upcoming Elections – Now Is The Time… I just want to remind all of you to vote in our upcoming election on June 21st. We have our runoff election and then we have the two items that were placed on there by General Council during our April 5th meeting. These two items are the Code of Conduct & Ethics and the Salary Ordinance. As you go to vote I hope that you will look closely at each candidate and see how they have proposed to resolve our issues, their ability and actual willingness to work with others and their commitment to the Tribe. In a recent meeting held by the National Congress of American Indians they stressed the following: ‘We are Nations with choices! We are Nations with voices! Get the vote out!’ Information on our upcoming tribal election is: June 1 - Last day to request ballot June 21 - Runoff Election If you have questions about our Election please contact Meredith Wapakeche at 405-275-4030, Ext. 150. City, County and State election date(s) are as follows: May 30, 2014 Last day for Voters to register June 24, 2014 General Election August 26, 2014 Runoff Election City Sales Tax Issue - The Letter The City Sales Tax issue is still ongoing but the tactic of the City of Shawnee has changed. They are now looking at isolating the Tribes and making the issue about one Tribe instead of it being about sovereignty and our trust and allotted land. This is larger than one Tribes concern – this is about us as a sovereign nation as a partner within the community and a valued stakeholder. The City of Shawnee has indicated that if we send them a letter stating we conduct no tax generating businesses in Shawnee then they will no longer include us as a concern. We may issue a letter to this effect but we do not concede to sovereign nations being taxed on their trust land. If you have questions about the City of Shawnee sales tax issue please Kathy Deere Treasurer We are still planning a car seat safety fair, but are waiting for more car seats to be available. Therefore, it is tentatively being set for June or July. We will update you on the information as it becomes available. We would like to welcome four new Building Blocks employees. Stephanie Geissler is an AST member and she is our new Three-year-old Teacher. Sharon Davis is our new Food Prep Assistant. She is training here in order to transfer to our Little Axe location. Amy Crider and Ricci ‘Michelle’ Ferguson are our new Teacher Floaters. We are very excited to have them here at Building Blocks! Dates to Remember: Friday, June 13: “Donuts for Dads” at 8:00 a.m. We invite the fathers of our children to join us for breakfast in celebration of Father’s Day!! Sunday, June 15: Father’s Day The point of contact for the Building Blocks program in Shawnee is Billie Thompson at 405-878-0633. CCDF Project News… The CCDF Subsidy program currently has 22 children from 15 families who receive child care assistance through the subsidy portion of the CCDF grant. These children receive child care from Building Blocks as well as outside certified providers. The construction of Building Blocks III is ongoing and we are working toward getting the equipment and supplies to make the center operational as soon as possible. We are set to open the beginning of August. The job postings for the new Building Blocks III in Little Axe have been opened to the public. We are looking to hire approximately 15 employees by the opening of the center and more as the center’s enrollment increases. We are also still accepting enrollment applications for the waiting list for our new Building Blocks III facility in Little Axe. If you are interested in child care in the Little Axe area or know of someone who is please contact Briana Ponkilla at 405-878-0633. We will update you on any new developments to the new center as they happen. We look forward to all the developments and strides we are making at Building Blocks II and III. Education Highlights… The AST Youth Council met on April 26th and for the last time this school year on Saturday, May 10th. We hope to resume the Youth Council meetings in September 2014. The point of contact for the Building Blocks program in Shawnee is Billie Thompson at 405 878-0633. CCDF Project News… CCDF Project News… The CCDF Subsidy program currently has 22 children from 15 families who receive chi care assistance through the subsidy portion of the CCDF grant. These children receive chi care from Building Blocks as well as outside certified providers. The construction of Building Blocks III is ongoing and we are working toward getting th equipment and supplies to make the center operational as soon as possible. We are set open the beginning of August. The job postings for the new Building Blocks III in Little Axe have been opened to th public. We are looking to hire approximately 15 employees by the opening of the center an more as the center’s enrollment increases. We are also still accepting enrollment applicatio for the waiting list for our new Building Blocks III facility in Little Axe. If you a 2 Tresha Spoon, Director, attended the Shawnee Public School’s May Board meeting to support the SPS Indian Education’s Parent Committee in their aim to reinstate the program’s Administrative Assistant. On May 8th, Tresha attended the Oklahoma Council on Economic Education’s Stock Market Game Student awards banquet at the Federal Reserve, OKC Branch. Blake Goodman, Tribal Youth Program Coordinator, attended an Education Meeting at the Iowa Nation. He received information about the Iowa Nation’s services that may benefit our Absentee Shawnee Tribal members. A parent meeting was held on May 14th for the AST Johnson O’Malley families to discuss the upcoming 2014-15 program. The Education Department in collaboration with the Notah Begay III Foundation and the AST MSPI program are hosting a Soccer Clinic at the Little Axe High School Football Field. Please look further in the newsletter for the program flyer. The point of contact for this program is Tresha Spoon, Education Director, 405-275-4030, Ext. 121. Please feel free to communicate with her and if she is unable to assist you then contact my office. Emergency Management Actions… EM Planning – Review and development of our Red Cross Memorandum of Understanding was conducted by the Attorney General to finalize and submit to Executive Committee for approval. Attended the monthly Intertribal Emergency Management Coalition meeting hosted by the Muskogee Creek tribe. Announcement was made by the Cherokee Tribe they will be hosting several free emergency management training classes for All Hazard Incident Management Teams in June and July at the Hard Rock in Catoosa. Chairman informed the group that the FEMA tribal liaison wanted to have representation from tribes at the Regional Interagency Steering Committee to give more voice pertaining to capabilities and preparedness. The RISC group attendees included Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas and emphasized reaching out to partners to share resources and information on what each agency has available to help in disasters. The group finalized arrangements for the Annual ITEMC Summit being held at the Firelake Grand Convention Center next month on June 3-5. Attendees include Tribal, Federal, State, and local emergency management agencies to network and attend classes on response, preparedness, and vendors will have booths and some of the statewide agencies will have their emergency vehicles there for viewing. Received notification on April 28 from the Red Cross that our Application for storm shelters was approved and we would be receiving $200,000 for 80 storm shelters. Subsequently, on May 15 received a second notification that our award was increased to $230,000 for a total of 93 shelters. Preliminary documents are being processed for signature of both parties. Notice will be given when the storm shelter program will start after policies and procedures are in place. Linda Day is the Emergency Manager and is located at the new police substation in Little Axe. Ms. Day is the contact for this program and may be reached at 405-275-3432. If she is unable to resolve your concerns please communicate with my office. Health Topics… The Diabetes Health and Wellness 5K run was a complete success! Thank you all for the support and turnout this year. Several medals and healthy snacks were provided along with good, clean, health fun! A health fair sponsored by the VA will be in mid to late July, so please be on the lookout for more information! The Employee of the Month for April 2014 was Mrs. Emily Key from the Diabetes Wellness Program. The Team of the Month for April 14 was the Pharmacy Staff (Shawnee & Little Axe). The Leadership Award was presented to the Code-Blue Team Responders for the real-world event they professionally responded to. We are pending the final training and site certification visit required by the VA before we are allowed by the VA to service our shared patients. We anticipate this to be completed by this coming July 2014. A few other key bits of information: The interactive phone menu has been updated and added to the Contract Health Services (CHS) to help patients access the most appropriate service provider by calling (405) 701-7951. We are hoping this new feature will speed up access to the patients seeking services and follow-up to their care. The AST Health System’s Customer Service Line: Please direct all complaints or compliments to (405) 701-7623. Please be assured that this is the best way to have each situation addressed, with consistent updates from our Health Staff. After the investigation of all issues is complete, our Health Director or a Clinic Administrator will personally contact you with updates, 3 decisions, or question pertaining to your case. A heartfelt “thank you” to all of our wonderful patients and for the kind comments we’ve been getting! We will continue to improve our services and expand our product lines for the tribe and other members we service. 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 contact 911. The Affordable Care Act Decision Tool is ready to assist you in deciding 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 this site today to find out what you need to do to protect yourself and your family! Pharmacy After Hours Process: After hours and weekends/holidays, did you know you can go to Walgreens in either Shawnee or Norman, and have a five-day limited fill on prescriptions? All you have to do is submit your prescription, identify yourself with your AST CDIB Card and other appropriate ID, and then they will fill your prescription! Upon the first workday, you can have the remaining balance of your prescriptions transferred to your pharmacy in either Shawnee or Little Axe, and they will fill your remaining balance. This is an emergency convenience for your benefit and to save the contract health dollars as well, so please be aware of this and other benefits your tribe provides you. If you have questions for the Health area, please contact Mark Rogers, Executive Director of Health, at 405-447-0300 (Little Axe) or 405-878-5850 (Shawnee). If you are unable to get a response on your issue please contact my Office. Public Safety/Law Enforcement The point of contact for this program is Police Chief, Brad Jackson, and he may be reached at 405-275-3200. If he is unable to resolve your concern communicate with my office. Media The Media department continues to offer a range of printing services and ensures our newspaper, General Council book and all copying and print needs for our programs are taken care of. If you should have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Sherman Tiger, Media Director, at 405-598-1279. If you continue to have questions and/or concerns contact my Office at 405-275-4030, Ext. 188. Thunderbird Entertainment Center 2013 Audit Since taking my oath of Office and becoming your Governor on June 21, 2013 at 5:01 pm I have made it my priority to keep you, my tribal people, informed about the business of the Tribe. On April 29, 2014 I had a meeting with the auditor from the Bledsoe and Assoc., PLLC, and the findings in the 2013 Casino Audit are troubling. We, as elected officials, should be concerned about what is taking place within our management and accounting processes at the Thunderbird Casino. It saddens me that there are a number of repeat occurrences and some of our elected officials who have been in office for some time and should have been aware of these only seem interested in preserving the status quo, instead of fixing the problems. Thunderbird Entertainment Center (TEC) Board Let’s start at the top – the TEC Board. The auditor found the structure of the TEC board to be of grave concern to the Tribe. Based on the TEC Board’s by-laws there should be three (3) board members on the Board, currently, only two Board members show up regularly to the meetings. The General Manager was appointed to the Board by the past Governor and serves as a voting member of the Board at the same time he serves as General Manager. The audit calls this a recurring concern requiring a change due to conflict of interest concerns. The other Board member owns a marketing company that does business with the Tribe’s Casinos to the tune of a million dollars a year – another conflict of interest concern of the auditors. Some Areas that the Casino Overpaid Let’s now discuss some of the other problem areas the auditors called to our attention. One area is the buy/out at the Shawnee Casino with the Development Company. Casino officials apparently relied on the calculations of the former company to determine how much to pay to buy the company out. According to the audit, the Tribe overpaid the company $138,800. Auditors recommended to both the General Manager and the TEC Board to scrutinize payments involving significant amounts or complex calculations more closely. It was recommended to the General Manager and the TEC Board of Directors to review the Development Company and to have discussions to try to recover the overpayment. To this day, we have not been advised whether anything has been done by TEC to correct this. Another area of overpayment is the State of Oklahoma Compact Fees. The Casino’s accounting and revenue audit personnel do not routinely reconcile gaming revenues from compacted games, as reported on the monthly state fee calculation reports, to revenue from compacted games as reported in the Aristocrat Oasis gaming system or the general ledger accounting system. Reconciling of accounts is a standard fiscal management practice. This must occur for accountability of our funds. Check Signing Some years back, the Casino made the human resources employees authorized check signers to achieve a more appropriate segregation of duties as these employees are not involved in the cash and accounting functions of the Casino. Our casino HR staff is currently responsible for determining the propriety of payments for which they are signing checks. This is a BIG conflict of interest because the Casino’s human resource employees are potentially put in the position of having to question transactions that were approved by individuals who may be their direct line supervisors. Why are the two Casino Human Resource employees signing checks under these circumstances? Debit Card Transactions There is minimal supporting documentation related to the review and approval of the Casino’s debit card transactions made during the year of 2013. To the present date the Casino’s accounting department personnel do not have access to the Casino’s debit cards and based on their job descriptions are responsible for reviewing and reconciling the bank accounts. This is another BIG conflict of interest as this potentially puts accounting personnel in a bad position of having to question transactions that were made by individuals who may be their immediate supervisors. The General Manager has a Casino debit card he uses regularly on a variety of transactions. One other debit card is held by the human resource department and is limited to Casino purchases. The auditors recommend against the use of debit cards by Casino management because tracking and auditing those transactions are difficult. Agreement The auditor also expressed concern about an agreement made with a vendor on fifty six (56) WMS Class III gaming machines that the Casino owned. The Casino subleased the gaming machines then the vendor subleased the games back to the Casino. Part of this agreement was the vendor had agreed to make a one-time payment of $100,000 to the Casino and then assume responsibility for the cost of any replacement parts needed for the 56 machines. In exchange, our Casino is required to pay this vendor 60 monthly payments equal to 20% of the monthly net win generated from the 56 machines. This could amount to nearly $2 million in payments over the five year period. In addition to the big difference between the vendors investment and payments to be received, this contract has raised some other red flags: the vendor is unknown within the gaming industry and admittedly lacks any experience; and, there was no need for such a lopsided arrangement in exchange for $100,000 when the Casino reportedly has an untapped $1 million dollar line of credit. Check Cashing It now appears there were numerous old and slow-paying accounts receivable balances at the end of 2013. Some of these balances resulted from checks being cashed at the cage after the check cashing verification software was overridden. In the past years there was a mild concern. In the 2013 audit, it became a problem and the biggest abuse involved an employee of the Casino being allowed to repeatedly cash personal checks who had insufficient funds in their account. The Casino lost money due to this employee and the accounting process. We need to make people who know about these transactions accountable for the Tribes loss of revenue. This was an ongoing practice allowed for this employee. Key personnel within the Casino knew about this issue. As-to-date, its unknown what the amount of funds are that we have lost due to this poor management practice. Additionally, the Casino had a large amount of money due from the Money Centers of America, the company responsible for the check cashing verification. As of March 2014, this company has filed chapter 11 Bankruptcy with the TEC, Inc. still being owed about $71,000. Normally gaming facilities are repaid by financial transaction processing companies within a very short period of time, but these balances were allowed to remain outstanding for many months. ASEDA Enterprises, Inc. The Casino’s human resource department has been tasked with the ASEDA Enterprise human resource function yet there is no formal arrangement in place. ASEDA is a wholly owned subsidiary and component unit of the Tribe, and is therefore a related-party of the Casino. To this day there is no formal agreement in place detailing payment or dates of payment to be paid to the Casino. The Casino human resource department should be focused on gaming and not be farmed out to other business at all, much less for free. In closing, the Tribe will need to make some serious decisions and make some clear, concise demands of the Casino, the management staff and the TEC, Inc. board if we want to address the audit concerns and move this Tribe forward. These decisions will not make everyone happy. But right is right and wrong is wrong. This is our business, our future and our children’s future and we need to take the necessary steps forward and stop moving backwards. It appears that in our past General Council meeting the reports provided by our casino show we are making a profit and I am sure we are. But the real question is who is the profit going to and how much more could there be if we stopped questionable transactions and made better decisions. We need qualified people to run the casino from the maintenance department throughout the Casino and if that means putting a management company in place then that should be an option we need to consider. I hope this report will serve as a wake-up call for all of us and that you will support me in making the changes necessary to fix the problems the auditor discovered. I have 12 months to go and it is my hope that our elected body will work together to move the Tribe forward so that we can enhance our programs to offer additional benefits and services to you and that our joint work efforts will ensure our businesses operate effectively and efficiently. As you may recall I advised you prior to coming into Office that my goal is to take care of the concerns you, my people, have stated need resolved and that is what I am doing. It is my further goal to continue to make positive changes now and for our future. Help me to make that difference – stand beside me and Let’s Build for the Future (BFF) - united and together! Thank you for your support. Lt. Governor’s Report 4 I hope this newsletter reaches everyone in good spirits and health. Our three ceremonial grounds had their Bread Dances over the past couple of weeks. I hope those who participated and able to attend had a good time. Our ceremonies have been going for hundreds of years and continue to be important to us. We are fortunate to be able to continue our way of life. I want to take this opportunity to address the proposed referendum over the “Code of Conduct and Ethics” and “Executive Committee Salary Issue”. I believe there is a problem with the manner in which these have been placed on the ballot. It is my understanding a General Council Resolution, which includes ballot language of the question at hand, must be passed at a General Council meeting before sending the question to referendum. A “motion” from the floor of the General Council meeting is only an expression and not an action of legislation. Our constitution is clear, there are two forms of tribal legislation, a resolution and ordinance. I do not recall any resolution being presented for these issues at the April General Council meeting, but I do recall a request from the floor to discuss these two items at Community Meeting. As I have stated before, I am not opposed to a code of ethics, but more discussion should have taken place before the Executive Committee was asked to vote on the code earlier this year. Several months after last year’s tornado, the tribe was contacted by KaBoom Corp. to construct a playground in or near the tornado affected area in Little Axe. This company is a community oriented company and has worked with communities across the United States, building playgrounds in devastated areas. KaBoom prides itself in bringing communities together after disasters such as tornados. The site of the new playground will be located at Brendle Corner. KaBoom provides the playground equipment and oversees the construction process. Volunteers from the Community will work to construct the playground. Volunteers working on the playground are not just tribal members, but from the community. The playground is for the whole community to benefit. Since spring has arrived and we are now headed into summer, our Cattle Program has grown with newborn calves throughout the winter and spring. We will be working the cattle to determine which will be sold or kept to produce new calves. The price of beef and other foods have increased over the winter, so those cattle we choose to sell will continue to keep our Cattle Program self-sustaining. This year we planted corn, watermelon, and Indian pumpkin on our 10 acre garden. A couple of years ago we planted 10 acres of Indian corn for all tribal members to use for feasts, ceremonies, and other uses. This corn is one of the most important parts of our culture and has been planted by various tribal member families for many, many years. I felt it was important for the tribe to help shoulder the concern of having corn for our ceremonies and feasts. The corn tribal families have planted from generation to generation has come from the days of when we were in Ohio. Representative’s Report Treasurer’s Report Dear Tribal Member’s, Election Day is Saturday, June 21, 2014. Please exercise your rights as tribal members to vote. Your vote will make the difference in the direction the Absentee Shawnee Tribal progress in the new future. As always, our prayers and thoughts go out to our AST families, who have lost loved ones this past month! Remember our tribal members who may have health issues, too. • AST Audit. The 2013 audit has begun at end of March for the whole Tribes’ entities: casinos, ASEDA Enterprises (store, restaurant, & smoke shops), ASEDA, Inc., ASTHA & LSWN Health Programs, and Tribal Government. The audits should be completed by middle of June, 2014. • Indirect Cost Proposal (IDC). The 2014 IDC has been submitted and assigned to negotiator. We are waiting for the Reviewer’s question for finalization of the proposal and this will be the final step. Our rate has steadily increased for the past three years, current rate is 27.39%. • REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS (RECM), Meet every third Wednesday of the month, 10 am, in Governor’s conference room, to decide on executive and legislature resolutions for the advancement and betterment of the tribe. We appreciate tribal members attending the meetings. Governor gives a monthly report of her activities. • Elder’s Council Monthly meetings are held every third Saturday, either at AST Resource Center, Title VI Bldg, or Thunderbird Casino, 10 am. If you are 55 years and older, please come join us for fellowship, food, and fun times together. Discussions included the upcoming Thunderbird Casino/Elders’ Pow Wow on July 4th, 5th, and 6th, upcoming cultural activity in Tema, Iowa in August. The NEW officers are Dan Little Axe, President, Wynona Coon, Vice President, Mary Birdtail, Secretary, and Emily Longman Treasurer. If you would like more information about the Absentee Shawnee Elders Council, please call Mary Birdtail, 405-386-7851. • Internal Revenue Service, AST Vita (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). AST Vita service for free tax preparation for tribal members has come and gone. We appreciated all of our volunteers who took the time to assist our tribal members with their taxes this year. Volunteers were: Eddie Brokeshoulder, Mark Rogers, Belinda Collins, Brenda Claw, Genevieve Foster, Stella Little, Jennifer Crenshaw, Jessica Gonzales, David Deer, Tresha Spoon, Leah Bettelyoun, Arlene Herrera, and myself. MIS Director, Rico Coon, Josh Gibson, Michael Berry, and Nishant Shrestha were instrumentals in getting our phone line, computers, printers, and copier set up to do the Free Tax program and we appreciate their expertise. Our totals were 53 taxes prepared, $12,660.00 saved by using AST, and total refunds received using AST was $53,878.00. Many thanks to all these volunteers who prepared the taxes, quality reviewed and were greeters/scanners. We could not have done it without you all! • Constitutional Revision Committee (CRC): Next meeting for the CRC (TBA) to be announced. The CRC is getting closer to finishing the constitutional revisions, now they are waiting on the Election Commission and their input and they should be able to put it to referendum vote in the very near future. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Eddie Brokeshoulder, 405-275-4030 Ext.148, or contact Briana Ponkilla, her email address: brianaponkills@yahoo.com. • Referendum Questions: Please cast your vote on these two (2) questions concerning implementation for elected officials on Code of Conduct and Ethics and Tiered Salary Chart Proposal. The Finance Department employees, very much deserve special recognition as they daily continue the never ending processes for the financial side of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. Without their tireless diligence, dedication, and commitment we could not keep the financial transactions processes flowing! Also, appreciation to the Financial Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder, who continues to assist me with numerous projects, recommendations/suggestions, attendance at meetings where I cannot attend, and consulting decisions in the office of Treasurer! Very special thanks to Arlene Herrera who serves as Administrative Assistant in the office of Treasurer. We appreciate all your phone calls, emails, and visits. May God continue to bless you and yours! See below articles from AllNations Bank, Finance Department and Financial Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder. Respectfully, Kathy Deere, Tribal Treasurer “No moral system can rest solely on authority.” - A.J. Ayer Tribal Members, I hope everyone is enjoying this warmer weather just as much as I am. It is the perfect time to get outside with loved ones and continue to be active outdoors. I encourage everyone to stay healthy, fit and physical. Spend as much time with your loved ones as possible. My deepest condolences go out to the families who have lost loved ones. Recently I attended the Self Governance Conference in Washington D.C. in early May. I had the pleasure to meet with Max Tahsuda and Admiral Kevin Meeks on an issue related to Indian Health Services pertaining to moving Indian Health Service funds to a program that doesn’t pertain to health an according to our meeting in Washington D.C. it was highly recommended that the Funds not be moved and now at this time Treasurer Deere has sent an email to Area Director of IHS Max Tahsuda and we are waiting patiently for a return email from the respected Gentleman from I.H.S. Also while in Washington D.C., I had the opportunity to speak with Kevin Washburn about the Land into Trust issue with the Citizen Pottawatomi Nation andwas recommended to send emails of the previous meeting the Lieutenant Governor and I had with the previous Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs Larry Echo Hawk and we are excited to get this meeting established for the right direction and the improvement of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma…also on the Agenda was General session discussing the ICWA Post Baby Veronica that the Secretary Dawsey, Secretary’s Assistant Bridgette Wilson and I attended and it was very valuable in information in future cases. I would like to say Congratulations to all the graduates this 2014 school year and also I would like to say Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating birthdays. No report submitted from Secretary Dawsey. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS THROUGH MAY 21, 2014 EXECUTIVE RESOLUTIONS: E-AS-14-22 05/21/14 Approves and accepts Suzy Diane Harris, Chayton Baeze Pitchfored, Braylon Angus Hicks, Belicia Shannon Rios, Marcus Jerome Malone, Catrina Jay Blanchard, Zachary Layne Downey, Tyler Preston Downey, Riley Rain Hackbarth, Sakyra Maria Jackson, Thaddues Ruben Jackson, Wasalee Raine Tyner, Elijah Michael Bell, Sarah Elisabeth Bell, Caleb Walker Bell and Stacy Lee Edwards as enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma as of the date of this resolution. LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTIONS: L-AS-14-03 05/21/14 Approves and authorizes an additional investment named “Eaton Vance Government Obligations Fund” to its portfolio and does hereby approve and authorize the additional investment with the firm of Linsco Private Ledger in the sum of Eight Million Dollars and No Cents ($8,000,000.00) of Health Compact Funds and has a One Million Dollar and No Cents ($1,000,000.000) minimum investment and yields at 4.46% interest with interest being paid to Absentee Shawnee Tribe General Fund. 5 Finance Department Report Financial Consultant’s Report FINANCE DEPARTMENT JUNE 2014 (Article Written 5/16/2014) Hello Tribal Members, The Office of Treasurer continues to manage and provide sound financial reporting and in keeping with fiduciary responsibilities of improving the financial status of the Tribe. I have been involved in review and participated in the following financial consultant activities: Financial Reporting: Reviewed and analyzed Office of Treasurer monthly General Fund and Indirect Cost encumbrance budget reports. CY 2014 Funding Agreement: Reviewed financial amendment from Oklahoma City Area Indian Health office to our health programs annual funding agreement (AFA). 2013 Thunderbird Entertainment Center (TEC): Reviewed and analyzed draft of Thunderbird Entertainment Center (TEC) recent audit. ALLNATONS BANCORPORATION: Reviewed comparative analysis of the bank for the past five years and Full Daily Statement of Condition ending December 31, 2013. Absentee Shawnee Economic Development Authority, Inc. (ASEDA): Attended monthly ASEDA board meeting to discuss future business opportunities. such as the feasibility development of a Little Axe Rural Water District. • Little Axe Rural Water District: ASEDA is currently mailing out information to Little Axe residents on “TEN GOOD REASONS FOR SIGNING UP WITH THE LITTLE AXE RURAL WATER DISTRICT” with interest survey attached. • Native2Native Tire, LLC: The only Native-Owned National Tire Distributor in the country owned by the Eastern Shawnee Tribe is interested in a business venture located in Tecumseh, Oklahoma with ASEDA. The ASEDA board members include: President Dan Little Axe, VicePresident Adam Proctor and Secretary Eddie Brokeshoulder. If you need more information or have a question please contact Eddie Brokeshoulder at 275-4030 x 148 or eddieb@astribe.com. The Finance office continues our efforts in keeping the day to day activities flowing effectively and efficiently through communication between the Finance office and Programs. In working together, we have found the most time effective and cost effective processes for transacting business. The Tribe’s 2010, 2011, and 2012 Audits are “unmodified” opinion; which when compared to an educational grading scale is an A. The 2014 Indirect Cost Proposal has been submitted to the Interior Business Center (IBC) and I was notified on September 17, 2013 that it is ready to be assigned to a negotiator. The proposal has been assigned to a negotiator and I have answered four sets of questions posed and we are awaiting the Reviewer’s question for finalization of the proposal. Our rate is up from 17.74% for 2010 to 21.98% for 2011 to 22.35% for 2012 and 27.39% for 2013; 2014 review is the last step. We are under Audit for 2013 for all of the Tribe’s entities [Casinos; Store; Restaurant; Smoke Shop’s; ASEDA, Inc.; ASEDA, Enterprises; ASTHA & LSWN which makes up Absentee Health Systems; and the Tribal Government.] Auditors arrived on sight April 2, 2014 for the Tribe’s audit. All of the tribe’s entities must be audited first and then they are combined with the Tribe’s Governmental Audit. We are approximately 50% complete with the audit and hope to have it completed by mid June. The finance department is completing accounting by the 10th day of the month. Financial reporting for the Tribe, Health Authority and Li Si Wi Nwi, Health Inc. boards and the Executive Committee for Absentee Health Systems, Shawnee and Little Axe (LSWN) continues monthly. The Finance staff has completed the April reconciliations and financials. It is imperative the accounting staff continue to stay ahead of all of the accounting so that audits go smoothly, and Indirect Cost rates stay up to date. Indirect cost proposals cannot be submitted without completed audits as the audit is used to calculate the proposal. There are many processes in place in your Tribe’s accounting department that ensure we keep accurate records of transactions. The Tribe’s accounting processes must be in compliance with GAAP; (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) and these rules are updated annually. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALITY CROPS SPECIALITY CROPS Specialty Crops: Attended a free Specialty Crops workshop sponsored by USDA, Oklahoma State Extension and Oklahoma Agriculture Food and Forestry division in Red Rock, Oklahoma. Attendees received information on risk management for specialty crops, cover crop and USDA OK/TX Economic Development Workshop: Attended a free one-day pest management, no-till vegetables, managing dripworkshop irrigation and good sponsored by USDA Rural Development. Attendees received information on leveraging agriculture practices. USDA Grants and Loans for Economic Development with a focus on Telemedicine, Distant Learning, and Broadband Access. USDA OK/TX Economic Development Workshop: Attended a free one-day workshop sponsored by USDA Rural Development. Attendees received information on leveraging USDA Grants and Loans for Economic Development with a focus on Telemedicine, Distant Learning, and Broadband Access. Specialty Crops: Attended a free Specialty Crops workshop sponsored by USDA, Oklahoma State Extension and Oklahoma Agriculture Food and Forestry division in Red Rock, Oklahoma. Attendees received information on risk management for specialty crops, cover crop and pest management, no-till vegetables, managing drip irrigation and good agriculture practices. The Tribe currently has compact funds of BIA, I H S, and approximately 51 Grants. In addition, the Tribe operates a General Fund and an Indirect Cost Fund. The new clinic building payments are current and have not been late and projections are that they will continue to be current going forward. ABSENTEE SHAWNEE NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOMENT FIANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (CDFI) Developing a High-Performance Board: Participated in a free webinar with a focus on increasing the engagement of your board of directors with practical tips and techniques from two Native CDFIs that are building their board of directors sponsored by First Nations Oweesta Corporation. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Finance Department has very hard working group of people and it is an honor to work with them, the Treasurer’s office and at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The Finance Department employs 14: with 6 (43%) being AST Tribal Members, 2 (14%) non-AST tribal members, 6 (43%) being non-natives. ABSENTEE The SHAWNEE NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT High-Performance Board presenters were Kristi Bias-Diaz, Senior Advisor of Programs for First Nations Oweesta Corporation and Julie Burnett, Executive Director of FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (CDFI) Chehalis Loan Fund. Kristi is currently assisting our CDFI efforts in developing our board Developing a High-Performance Participated of directors and our program that will serveBoard: our tribal members and community. If youin a free webinar like more information please contact steering committee member Eddie with a focus onwould increasing the engagement of your board of directors Brokeshoulder at 275-4030 x 148 or eddieb@astribe.com. with practical tips and techniques from two Native CDFIs that are building In closing, the Office of Treasurer Deere will continue be a voice for each of you as tribal their board of directors sponsored by First Nations Oweesta Corporation. members in efforts of improving our Tribe for the future of our children and grandchildren. Board presenters were Kristi Bias-Diaz, Senior The High-Performance Advisor of Programs for First Nations Oweesta Corporation and Julie Burnett, Executive Director of Chehalis Loan Fund. Kristi is currently assisting our CDFI efforts in developing our board of directors and our program that will serve our tribal members and community. If you would like more information please contact steering committee member Eddie Brokeshoulder at 275-4030 x 148 or eddieb@astribe.com. In closing, the Office of Treasurer Deere will continue be a voice for each of you as tribal members in efforts of improving our Tribe for the future of our children and grandchildren. Respectfully, Eddie Brokeshoulder Financial Consultant This department would like to extend a special thanks and note of appreciation to the Executive Committee for providing the tools, resources, and support to enable the finance staff to reach its accomplished goals and to continue with this effort. A special thanks and note of appreciation to Program Managers and Employees of the Tribe for their assistance and dedication in our continued group effort toward accomplishing our goal. If you have any questions or needs, please call 405-275-4030 ext 162 and I will be glad to assist you. Respectfully, Belinda Collins Controller 6 CULTURAL PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT The AST Cultural Preservation Department would like to pass along the following information concerning updates to each of our programs. In order to show our changes to the Tribal Membership and Employees, we have scheduled an “Open House” on Wednesday June 18th, from 11 AM to 1 PM. Booths will be on display and personnel will provide Program explanation and light refreshments. Cultural Preservation We apologize for not scheduling any Cultural Skills classes during the month of May. With all the celebrations going on, we wanted to be considerate and not interrupt anyone’s family events. I love this time of year because everyone has children graduating or completing milestones. Our Department assisted with collecting and distributing Rations for the Spring Bread Dance ceremonies at both Grounds. For some of the Staff, this was their first opportunity to be involved and assist behind the scenes. It is my sincere hope that each of you received a Blessing from participating in these activities. For those interested, our next Skills Class will be Saturday, June 21st at the Title VI Building. As usual, lunch and snacks will be provided. You will want to sign up early as spots are limited and have been filling up very quickly. If you have questions about the skills classes or would like to lead a demonstration, please call Joseph at Ext. 302, or send an email to joseph.blanchard@astribe.com Library We have a variety of resources available for checkout or your reading leisure including: magazines, newspapers, journals, CDs and DVDs. Since the last publication, we have conducted interviews for the Library Technician/ Archivist position. The interviews are complete and Mrs. Sophia Thurman joined our Team and began employment on March 24th as the Library Tech/ Gift Shop Assistant. Please read her Introduction and “Employee Biography” found elsewhere in this newsletter, along with our other newest Team Members. The Library program will be completely operational once again and services will be en Longhorn-Butler and my position the THPO Payable/ please Receivablecall clerk.Sophia at ext. 307 or send an restored shortly. If youishave anyAccounts questions, and Sac & Fox Nation. ed for fourteen to my husband, Zachary Linn Butler Sr. We have four wonderful email toyears sthurman@astribe.com don, Breanna, and Zachary Butler Jr. My father was the late Bruce H. Longhorn and Gift Shopgrandparents were the late Wayne and Lucille Longhorn. ellan. My paternal ation in Stillwater at the Oklahoma State University and completed my education later Shop continues makeofprogress in sales s. I The earned Gift my Bachelor’s degree from theto University Phoenix in Business man- and new inventory. At the time ears experience as a business office manager. I recently transferred my family to the of this submission, we have started to receive our Summer orders from Pendleton working for the tribe as a TERO applicant. I became a full time employee as the opor a and year and recently transferred to the Culture My objective our other vendors. ThesePreservation include:department. Backpacks, Wind Breaker Jackets, and Water ledge I have learned in business management to deliver optimum performance to the And fortoFather’s Day, a newShawnee selection of Polo Shirts and Hats. ing Bottles. and work well with just others in andtime I am going do my best for the Absentee Please come in and view our selection of CD’s in the Native style of music you prefer. We carry tunes for Powwow, NAC, and Stomp Dance. Also, the latest variety of bags, rugs and table cloths are now in stock. If we don’t have what you like, let us know. Oftentimes, we can ‘Special Order’ your request and have it on hand in a matter of days. For inquiries, call Esther at ext. 307, or by email at elowden@astribe.com. THPO Our THPO program continues to make great strides and advancements. Staff, myself and Rep. Jeff Gibson attended the “To Bridge a Gap” (TBAG) Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas. Our Ladies were able to network and meet some of the folks they interact with from the Federal Agencies. Likewise, Rep. Gibson was able to see exactly what it is our program does daily and how imperative it is to exercise our Tribal Sovereignty. In conjunction with the National Forest Service, we hosted a Heritage Resource Technician (HRT) Paraprofessional training, April 14-23. We were able to qualify 7 Tribal Members and Staff, who passed and completed the requirements for Certification. These classes are necessary for individuals to be eligible for employment within our program or to contract out for services. Also, I’d like to remind Tribal Members that Field Trips are scheduled for later this year. As part of the selection process, it is REQUIRED that each person have attended and participated in a minimum number of Cultural Preservation sponsored events throughout the year. For those interested, here is the list of locations and proposed time frame of when these will occur. 3rd or 4th week of July – Visit the Hopewell Mounds Cultural Center in Chillicothe, Ohio 2nd Weekend of August – Attend the 100th Annual Meskwaki Powwow in Tama, Iowa 3rd Weekend of September – Participate in the Living Archaeology Weekend in Winchester, Kentucky To inquire about your eligibility to attend, please call Carol at Ext. 303 or send an email to carol.butler@astribe.com Your concerns are important to us. We thank you for the continued support of our department as we continue to make changes to our programs, in order to provide the best service to our Tribal community. Thank you for your time. Joseph H. Blanchard Cultural Preservation Director/ Tribal Historic Preservation Officer joseph.blanchard@astribe.com (405) 275-4030 Ext. 302 My name is Colleen Longhorn-Butler and my position is the THPO Accounts Payable/ Receivable clerk. I am Absentee Shawnee and Sac & Fox Nation. I have been married for fourteen years to my husband, Zachary Linn Butler Sr. We have four wonderful children, Matthew, Brandon, Breanna, and Zachary Butler Jr. My father was the late Bruce H. Longhorn and my mother is Pam McClellan. My paternal grandparents were the late Wayne and Lucille Longhorn. I started my education in Stillwater at the Oklahoma State University and completed my education later as a mother with four kids. I earned my Bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix in Business man­agement. I have several years experience as a business office manager. I recently transferred my family to the Shawnee area and started working for the tribe as a TERO applicant. I became a full time employee as the op­erator for the Complex for a year and recently transferred to the Culture Preservation department. My objective is to implement the knowledge I have learned in business management to deliver optimum performance to the position. I am hard working and work well with others and I am going to do my best for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe in this position. My name is Sophia Thurman and I am the new Library and Archives Tech, I will also be assisting in the Gift Shop. I am very excited to be a part of the Absentee Shawnee Cultural Preservation team! I am originally from Arizona but I have been a resident of Shawnee for 14 years. I am Dine' (Navajo) and my husband Marty Thurman, and our three children are Absentee Shawnee Bio for June Newsletter descendants. As a family, we love to participate in cultural celebrations, both traditional and contemporary. We also enjoy attending s joined the Cultural Preservation Dept. as the Receptionist and is pleased to help sporting and rodeos. op a successful cultural program for the AST. Her tribal affiliation is with events the ache and Navajo nations of Arizona where she was born and Iraised. She attended entering my Senior year as an Undergraduate student at the University of Central Oklahoma, majoring in History-Museum am currently izona graduating with a B.S. in Family & Consumer Resources. Along with her Studies with a minor in Art History. I have a deep respect for all Indigenous cultures 1 years and their 2 children, Joy continues her passion for music. the piano and flute at age 5, her musical ability blossomed toand include the guitar, I am an advocate for decolonizing what is taught in classrooms about Native culture. Utilizing our resources as a community and d her vocals. Her talents have led her into many kinds of venues beginning with a working together, we can protect and preserve our tribal ways of life and language for our families and future generations. I look ool marching band, community symphony, gigs with both secular and contempo, studio work and over 25 years of music ministry among theforward Native nations the to inhelping the AST community in any way I can. da. Not only performing music, Joy has also enjoyed teaching music to students of Feel free to stop by the Library, we have an excellent selection of books pertaining to Native American and Absentee Shawnee Tribal Presently, Joy continues composing, song writing and performing along with her history and the Archives may be accessed by appointment. The gift shop is also conveniently located in the same building and we have something for everyone! Sophia Thurman and I am the new Library and Archives Tech, I will also be assisting m very excited to be a part of the Absentee Shawnee Cultural Preservation team! I Arizona but I have been a resident of Shawnee for 14 years. I am Dine' (Navajo) and Thurman, and our three children are Absentee Shawnee descendants. As a family, ate in cultural celebrations, both traditional and contemporary. We also enjoy events and rodeos. tly entering my Senior year as an Undergraduate student at the University of Central g in History-­‐Museum Studies with a minor in Art History. I have a deep respect for all and I am an advocate for decolonizing what is taught in classrooms about Native r resources as a community and working together, we can protect and preserve our nd language for our families and future generations. I look forward to helping the AST way I can. stop by the Library, we have an excellent selection of books pertaining to Native ntee Shawnee Tribal history and the Archives may be accessed by appointment. The veniently located in the same building and we have something for everyone! Joy Moldenhauer has joined the Cultural Preservation Dept. as the Receptionist and is pleased to help the department develop a successful cultural program for the AST. Her tribal affiliation is with the White Mountain Apache and Navajo nations of Arizona where she was born and raised. She attended The University of Arizona graduating with a B.S. in Family & Consumer Resources. Along with her husband, Chad, of 21 years and their 2 children, Joy continues her passion for music. Having started with the piano and flute at age 5, her musical ability blossomed to include the guitar, other woodwinds and her vocals. Her talents have led her into many kinds of venues beginning with a top-ranked high school marching band, community symphony, gigs with both secular and contempo­rary Christian artists, studio work and over 25 years of music ministry among the Native nations in the Southwest and Canada. Not only performing music, Joy has also enjoyed teaching music to students of all ages since 1982. Presently, Joy continues composing, song writing and performing along with her family. 7 Governor’s SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Stuart Rolette Randall Watson These two young men took on the role of working as dual coordinators for the Horse Shoe Bend After School Program. Since taking this project on they have shown commitment and dedication to continuing the work I started four years ago, as of this summer. They have done, and continue to do, a great job in making sure the program runs smoothly. Stuart came to work in 2012 and this will be his third year working with the program. He plans to continue his education at Rose State College. Randall has been working in the Horse Shoe Bend After School Program since it began four years ago. He is in his sophomore year at Rose State College in Midwest City. Thank you, Stuart and Randall, for all your hard work! Let’s Build For the Future (BFF)! GOVERNORS SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE BROKESHOULDER Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe will be working with the six programASHLEY department that she has oversight over and will monthly select an employee that is deemed to have contributed to their TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY 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 2014 GRADUATE 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. CONGRATULATIONS! Ashley Brokeshoulder, the daughter of Eddie Brokeshoulder an Absentee Shawnee tribal member and employee of the Tribe, wish to thank everyone for their encouragement and support in helping her attain a degree in nutrition from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. A big thank you is offered to our Tribal education program and staff members, Tresha Spoon, Director and Margaret Ellis, Administrative Assistant, who assisted with this opportunity. ASHLEY BROKESHOULDER Music Student Spot Light June 2014 TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY 2014 GRADUATE The Absentee Shawnee Family Music Program Ashley is a good example for future Tribal members who have dreams and goals and are willing to work hard and achieve academic success. Ashley navigated her way to her vision through determination and fortitude with family and Tribal support. CONGRATULATIONS! Vernice Longhorn Student Spot Light This young lady is becoming an awesome piano player. Each week Vernice comes to her piano class with a big smile and ready to learn another piece of music. We’re proud of all the adults in the music classes they all love and enjoy the music and fun of learning to play piano, guitar, bass or drums. Come in and sign up for some real fun and enjoyment . Just bring yourself and a want to learn to play. We have all the instruments and we can get you playing in a short time. So be like Vernice and start learning to play the piano or one of the other instruments we teach. Ashley Brokeshoulder, the daughter of Eddie Brokeshoulder, an Absentee Shawnee tribal member and employee of the Tribe, wish to thank everyone for their encouragement and support in helping her attain a degree in nutri­tion from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. A big thank you is offered to our Tribal education program and staff members, Tresha Spoon, Director and Margaret Ellis, Administrative Assistant, who assisted with this opportunity. Ashley is a good example for future Tribal members who have dreams and goals and are willing to work hard and achieve academic success. Ashley navigated her way to her vision through determination and fortitude with family and Tribal support. June 2014 Music FREE Vernice Longhorn music lessons from Monday through Friday • 9:00 until 5:00 • Call 405-370-5576 Is our spot light Student for June Phil Bradley, Music Instructor This young lady is becoming an awesome piano player, each week Vernice comes to her piano class with 8 DEVON FRAZIER Congratulations on making 2014 All American Team!! AND... Congratulations on Graduating from St. Gregory’s University! I am so proud of you! Love, Mom Iowa Tribe Eagle Release The Absentee Shawnee Tribe received the Community Service Leadership Certificate of Appreciation by the Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Stakeholder Partnerships, Education and Communication (SPEC). This was received for our Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (Vita) Program we did for AST members. L to R: BUZZED DRIVING IS... Sac and Fox Second Chief Gregory, Absentee Shawnee Governor Butler-Wolfe, Adam Beach, Iowa Tribe Secretary Tayan, Iowa Tribal Treasurer Switch DRUNK DRIVING Governor Butler-Wolfe with AST member Whitney Warrior ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES SPF-PROGRAM 405.701.7987 9 Dell recommends Windows. Absentee Shawnee Tribe Learn more and do more with a FREE tablet. 14.0" Students get a FREE Dell tablet* with the purchase of a PC for $699.99 or more. 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Intertribal/ Social Dance 3.5 min have assisted the physicians 2 wound care patients BSN, Gloria RN, K Seeley and Kristie BSN,Mcguire RN, and RN, Kristie are Mcguire bothwith full RN, time are Public bothHealth full time Nurses Public Health Nurses b. Northern Traditional Demonstartion 4 min ebased Axe at the office. Little Center. Axe We Health arehave both Center. very We happy are to both be very a parthappy of thetoAbsentee be a part of in the Absentee in Health the We assisted numerous patients c. Southern Buckskin Dance and Southern Cloth Dance Demonstration 5 min Health Shawnee System Tribal and Health look forward System and to providing look forward holistic to providing care to our holistic patients care and to our patients d. and Round Dance/ Social Dance Demonstration 3.5 min their homes with their medication planners, safety in have families. any questions If you have or have any questions a need, please or have calla 405-447-0300 need, please call and405-447-0300 ask for the and ask fore. the Jingle Dance Demonstration 4 min medications, in the home and assistance with hawnee rail ayS ursing Public Department. Health Nursingsafety Department. f. Southern Straight Dance Demonstration 4 min referrals to home health. Our purpose is to assist with care, resources and education that will assist patients with daily living activities while remaining safe in their own homes. Our dept is also diligently working on the Employee Health Program. Many hours have gone into researching all the rules and regulations associated with employee health. We are well on our way to becoming fully compliant with OSHA guidelines. We have a two-fold goal for this program, the first is to insure the employees are protected from any preventable disease or injury. This in turn helps us to meet our second goal, to protect our patients from preventable disease. Gloria K Seeley BSN, RN, and Kristie Mcguire RN, are both full time Public Health Nurses based at the Little Axe Health Center. We are both very happy to be a part of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System and look forward to providing holistic care to our patients and families. If you have any questions or have a need, please call 405-447-0300 and ask for the Public Health Nursing Department. g. Snake and Buffalo Dance Demonstration 5 min h. Fancy Shawl Dancer Demonstration 4 min i. Fancy Dancer Demonstration 4 min j. Intertribal/ Social Dance 3.5 min k. Closing 2 PM Central Oklahoma Plains Indian Dancers 3 PM Central Oklahoma Plains Indian Dancers S T D - STomp Dance June 20, 2014 6:00 PM until 7:30 or 8:00 PM Stomp Dance Group will consist of 10 people including one narrator Scott Miller 405-275-4030 ext. 205 Last Show 4 PM Central Oklahoma Plains Indian Dancers 7 Dancers 1 Master Ceremonies to explain each category of dancers, songs and keeping schedule flowing. 4 Singers for demonstrating songs and specialty songs. Eastman Switch - 405-436-0424 12 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (thru 4/30/14) 05/20/14 FY-2014 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (thru 4/30/14) TAX CATEGORY JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY RUN DATE: 05/20/14 YEAR-TO-DATE AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER TOTAL Sales (6%) Gaming % of free cash Employee (1%) Severance (8%) Motor Vehicle Tobacco Refund $5,532.03 $5,205.95 $6,535.34 $5,180.06 $250,000.00 $250,000.00 $250,000.00 $150,000.00 $10,095.26 $602.94 $22,804.85 $4,159.08 $8,940.31 $7,025.79 $6,689.81 $7,561.69 $13,670.11 $11,971.21 $14,216.75 $11,780.39 $9,303.52 $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 TOTAL TAXES $297,541.23 $274,805.89 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,051,275.09 $350.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $300,311.75 $179,031.22 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,052,420.09 Miscellaneous TOTAL COLLECTIONS $600.00 $130.00 $298,141.23 $274,935.89 $300,246.75 $178,681.22 $65.00 $22,453.38 $900,000.00 $37,662.13 $30,217.60 $51,638.46 $9,303.52 % OF TAXES COLLECTED 2.13% 85.52% 3.58% 2.87% 4.91% 0.88% $1,051,275.09 $1,145.00 0.11% 100% $1,052,420.09 NOTE: From the Election Commission: TRIBAL MEMBERS REMEMBER TO VOTE: The Run Off Election will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014. The polls will be open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. The voting polls will be located at the Police Department on the Tribal Complex and at the Little Axe Resource Center in Little Axe. ELECTION COMMISSION OFFICE HOURS 2014 BALLOT Tear Off  ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA RUN OFF ELECTION JUNE 21, 2014 VOTING INSTRUCTIONS: Cast your vote by placing a [X] or [] mark in the box next to the candidate of your choice. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE LT. GOVERNOR REPRESENTATIVE Isaac Gibson, Jr.  Jeff Gibson  Kathy Deere  Kenneth Blanchard  TREASURER Ewell Longhorn  Leah Bates  On April 5, 2014, the following measures were approved by a majority vote of the General Council to be placed on the ballot for a referendum vote. AST-GC-2014-01: This measure amends Ordinance AST-GC-96-03, updating the salary structure of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Executive Committee adopted in 1996. A salary committee has studied various tribal compensation options and recommended adoption of a tiered salary chart with compensation levels based on elected office held, education, and experience. A yes vote will adopt the tiered salary structure for Executive Committee members recommended by the salary committee. YES  NO  Code of Conduct and Ethics: This measure enacts the proposed Absentee Shawnee Tribe Code of Conduct and Ethics to regulate Executive Committee members of the Tribe regarding conduct, conflicts of interest, abuses of power, gifts, and uses of public property. The Code of Conduct and Ethics provides a complaint and hearing process, and requires the formation of an ethics committee to investigate certain complaints. YES  √ Holidays Election Day Open 8-12/1-5 X Open 1-5 13 NO  Congratulations Ryan!! You did it! We are proud of you! Love, Mom & Dad Ryan Mack Chosen For The Under Armor National League Team Ryan Dale Mack is an Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member and descendants of the Creek/Seminole. He is a Senior at Butner High School which is located in Cromwell, Oklahoma. Where he has played high school baseball for 4 years as a starting pitcher, 3rd baseman, shortstop and 2nd baseman and also in the outfield. From his Sophomore year to now, playing third base and pitching has lead him to getting Defensive Player of the Year honors and getting named All-Conference his Junior year. He has also played basketball for 3 years. Ryan was recently selected to play for the Under Armor National League Team. He was nominated by his high school baseball coach, Coach Lundich, to attend a Under Armor Baseball Factory National Tryout & Premium Video Program that was held in Jenks, OK on Sunday, December 15, 2013. There Ryan was selected out of a number of other players there from across the state and a few from out of state, to play in the Omaha National World Series to be held in Omaha, Nebraska in June of 2014 during the NCAA College World Series that will be televised. Ryan’s goals are to finish high school, play baseball at a two year college and then would like to transfer to a four year college to play Division 2 baseball, and then graduate with a Major in Business. Ryan’s parents are Chris & Thomas Mack Sr.; maternal grandparents are Jamima Primeaux and the late Daniel Simmer Sr.; Paternal grandparents are Alice Mack and Dewayne Mack. 14 Women’s AST Caregiver Grant & Injury Prevention Grant would like to congratulate our 2014 Spring Challenge Winners who competed in our 5 week Walking Program! Health Ser v ic at Sh es prov ide aw 405.8 nee Clin d ic Sche 78.4702 appo dule an intm ent Little Axe Health Center Women’s Health Services Located in the Primary Health Care Providing & Promoting Preventative Health for All Women Services include: h Adult immunizations h Breast & Pelvic Exams h Mammogram Referral h Bone Density Studies Elders 55 and older completed our 5 Week Walking Group and earn points for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Participants of all ages also received a gift bag with great prizes!  1st place $75- Mary Lou Drywater Information about:  2nd place $50 - Darrell Longhorn  3rd place $25 - Nova Hood • 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 Thank you to all the participants! 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 Contact Rosie Tallbear Injury Prevention @ 405-701-7601 or Sharon Ponkilla LPN Caregiver Grant @ 405-701-7630 for more information 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 15 June 2014 Birthdays Aguirre Perez Jr., Jose Ricardo Corpus, Alyce Karen Hibdon, Kylee Brooke MacK, Justin Wayne Ramirez, Virginia Tello-Faz, Maribella Elizabeth Anderson, Jeffery Eugene Cox, Elizabeth Diane Hicks, Lenny Wayne Mack, Kevin Lee Ramirez, Tiffany Ann Temple, Ginger Lee Anderson, Micah RaShawn Creek, Allison Jaine Hill, Ryan Warren Mahardy, Bradley Gene Reading, Gregory Tyler Thorpe, Tyrone Guthrie Arms, Eva Nikkole Creek, Shelia Maria Hood, Flora Jean Mahardy, Lacey Rochelle Respicio, Nicholas Lee Tiger, Emma Kay Armstrong, Bobby Joe Crossley, Caroline Dianne Hood, Leah Mann, Jesse Dale Rides At The Door, Maleah Jane Tiger, Gerald Atabaigi, Victor Arman Cruz, Owen Patrick Houchin, Cynthia Diane Martinac, Susan Renee Riedel, Linda Mae Robinson Tiger, Kwinten Danyl Atchico, Kevin Todd Cruz‐Larney, Leonardo Ibarra Jr., Luis Ricardo Masquas, Izaiah Zazueta Robbins, Ariel Nicole Tiger, Marisela Rose Atwood, Dalana Ann Dankenbring, Christina Renee Irvin, Darlene Gosney Mayfield, Hayden Winona Robertson, Jimmy Tiger, Nancy Rae Bates, Darwin Lee Davis, Gary Brent Jackson, Tenain A-Tye McCollom, Brandy Jo Robertson, Marion James Tiger, Riley Eugene Bates, Edwin Gale Davis, Jeremy Ray Jackson, Tyson Joel Sweeney McGowan, Charles Lee Rolette, Tyler Austin Tiger-Onzahwah, Preston Zachary Bates, Horace Ray Deer, Brayden Nathaniel Jacobs, Mistie Leann McGuire, Kelsey Nicole Ryan, Moria Colleen Tilley, Nolan Grant Bates, Leah Daphne Ann Deer, Channa Racyne Johnson, Bryan Austin McMahan, Camdyn Rae Ryder, Holland Thomas Tolbert, Janis Lavonne Beach, Madison Sue Delodge Jr., Dwight Lee Johnson, Dane Echogee McMillen, Mitchell Thomas Sanchez, Eder Pavel Turney, Stephen Bear #509765, Wally Eugene DeLodge, Devin Donte Jaylon Johnson, Hilo Tsotigh Melton, Kalen Mykel Sanchez, Josefa Yolanda Uchida, Bryson Harvey Bell, Patsy Marie Rolette Dennison, Lindsey Nicole Johnson, John Raymond Mendoza, Elizabeth Ranae Schmidt, Michelle Denise Wahpepah, Brady Maverik Bell, Sarah Elisabeth Dibler, Jimmy Floyd Johnson, Joseph Tarron Michaelson, Carol Sue Morton Scott, Colton James Wahpepah, Pauline White Bettelyoun, Lester John Dietrich, Skylar Star Johnson, Megan Lucille Michaelson, James Ross Seber, James Eddie Walley, Lowana Gale Bigpond, Michael Ray Dodds, Audrey Scroggins Johnson, Nahtanha Kai Mickleburgh, Dorothy Jean Serena, Nicole Inez Raelynne Warrior, Andrew Keith Blackburn, Brittney Renee Douglass, Catalyna Jade Johnson, Tillman Aaron Minesinger, Sara Danielle Shawnee, Brooklyn Pearl Warrior, Luana Christie Blackburn, Nicole Ann Dunford, Dustin Everett Johnson, Travis Eric Mitchell, Trevor Micah David Shawnee, Lindsay Gael Warrior, Lydia Rose Blackburn, Reba Gayle Durmon, Raven Reese Kastl, James Edward Mohawk, Galen Leroy Shields, Darren Washington Sr., Algene Blanchard, Catrina Jay Eason, Gemini E`lane Kelough, LaChrista Kay Mohawk, William Douglas Shrestha, Abhi Chase Washington, Matthew George Blanchard, Frances May Edwards, Christopher John Ketakea, Ashley Paige Molina, Manuela Simpson, Flora Mae Washington, Tatum Stoney Blanchard, Joshua Darand Ekk, Joyce Lynn Gant Kilmer Jr, Gregory Keith Montgomery, Richard Henry Aaron Simpson, Lisa Rudine Watkins, Fawn Lil`grass Blanchard, Linda Sue Ellis Jr., Paul Samuel Kilmer, Brandon Keith Moore, Jordan LaShell Simpson, Raechel Rayann Watkins, Freddie Lee Blanchard, Mark Leeroy Ellis, Craig Joseph Kilmer, Michael Houston Morgan, Alissa Ann Sipple, Patrick Michael Watkins, Jalyne Alexis Blanchard, Ryan Lee Ellis, Joshua Lee Kinley, Taylor Jordan Morgan, Twila Marshella Slayton, Sharon Virginia Watson Jr., Gregory Doyle Blanchard, Trinity Morgan Ellis, Steven Duane Kmatz, Zachary Robert Morton, Madison Skye Sloat, Jerry Ray Watson, Cynthia Ruth Bluewater, Marty Felton, Beverly Ann Koontz, Susan Kay Morton, Misty Lynn Sloat, Shirley Ann Watson, Darrell Dean Bowman, Lourie Ann Finley, Charles Christopher Kowitz, Shelly Anne Morton, Rachel Raynell Sloat, Troy Lynn Watson, Katie Jean Bradley, Megan Nicholle Fixico, Kyeanna Rochelle Kupczynski, Mary Lee Mullins, Mirissa Bethany Sloat-°O’Toole, Lezlie Marie Webb, Raven James Breeding, Landry Parker Flippen, Gale Sue LaPlant, Bailey Paige Murdock, Wisper Dawn Smith, Brian Keith White, Xander Ralph Brewer, Zelda Sue Foreman, Jamie Marie LaPlant, Cameron Scott Murry Jr., Steven Ray Smith, Chandria Jean Whitethunder, Daelan Takye Brokeshoulder, Gerald C. Foreman, Lisa Ann Larney, Harriet Lee Nelson, Taylor Paige Smith, Christina Sue Whitney-Coon, Davin Zane Brown, David Anthony Frazier, Lisa Deanne Larney, Megan June Newton, Christy Lynn Smith, Scott Alan Whitten, David J. J. Thomas Brown, Jearldean Louise Fritsch, Cheryl D. Sloat Latzke, Kimberly Nicole Nice, Isac James Smith, Shad Michael Wietelman, Ebaney Bionca Lynn Brown, Shedrick Tremain Gant, Phillip Monroe Leitka, MacKlyn Chappell Nicholson, Peggy Mayrie Welch Snake Floyd, Janet Lynne Williams, Braylie Audra Bryant, Christopher Michael Garcia, Jennifer Gail Lewis, Mariah Nicole Onzahwah, David Levi Soap, Margaret Angela Williams, Ethan Beau Bui, Robert Dao Garfield, Doreecesha La Shawn Lewis, Mark Stephen O’Toole, Ryan Gregory Spoon, Ashley Nicole Williams, James Robert Bullard, Carolyn Sue Garretson, Sandra Jean Lewis, Skylar Dean Cooksey Owens, Jaelyn Nevaeh Spoon, David Clayton Williams, Kaenon Cole Burgess, Anthony Wayne Gibson Sr., Isaac Lime, Andrew Barry Ozeretny, Patricia R Musick Spriggs, Donald Ray Williams, Kyree SaVaughn Burris, Joyce Ann Gibson, Bryan Scott Little Axe, Arianna Danielle Patton, Kimberly Marie Spybuck, Jason Evan Williams, Lacey Alexandra Byers, Samuel Ezra Gibson, Kyle Wayne Little Axe, Claude Tyner Payne, Riley Erin Squire, Donald Ray Wilson, Adilynn Magnolia Chapline, Annabelle Rene’ Gibson, Whitlee Danell Nacole Little Axe ,Lisa Annette Pearce, Eileen Squire, Joseph Lynn Wilson, Hannah Mae Charley Jr., Eugene R Gonzalez, Kacey Lynn Little Charley, Virgil Ray Pearl, Daylen Joseph Squire, Leroy Ricky Wilson, Kaden Joseph Charley, Shawna Tracy Grass, Gregory Ryan Little Creek, Calvin Dale Pearson, Etta Axe Washington Stacey, Rosalyn Wilson, Marvin Edward Chasteen, Patricia Marie Haskins Grass, Skylur Dain Little, Anthony Ray Perez, Brenda Irene Steinruck Jr., Harold Eugene Wilson, Michele Renee Ciulla, Casimer James Guthrie, William Thomas Littlebear Sr., Michael Petty, John Eric Matthew Stephens, Rebecca Pauline Wilson, Shi Ann Delrae Clark, Christian Eugene Harjo II, Zackery Colin Dell Littlebear, Marquitta Annette Pine, Rita Ann Steves, Gary Wayne Wilson, Wesley Sheldon Clark, Mary Esther Harjo, Samantha MacHel Littlecreek, Arnold Kent Pitchford, Lyria MaKaila DeAnn Stewart, Lonita Virginia Williams Winegar, Juanita Jean Clem, Sherry Michelle Harjo, Viola Harjo Littlecreek, Christopher Dwight Plunkett, Tobie John Street, Louise Axe Washington Winrow Jr., Rodrick Donnell Cobell, Miranda Pauline Harjoe, Theodore Mose Littlecreek, Drew Michelle Preciado, Christina Gracella Stricklin, Eugene Stanley Winter-Engrav, Katherine Dorene Cochrane, Arthur Kent Harris, Rebecca Rose Lillie Longhorn, Darrell Eugene Presley, Bailey Paige Switch, Isaiah Jacob Witt, Jacob Matthew Coddington, Kevin Dwayne Harvey, Rowena Gail Longman, Andrea Kay Proctor, Sonia Danielle Taff, Nancy Ann Wolfe, Richard Ray Coddington, Michael William Haumpy, Tyuana Senoria Low, Sadie L. Spybuck Quarterman, Abel Matthew Tiger Tapia, Gianna Jade Wright, Shane Allen Coddington, Nicole Chenoa Herrera, Arlene June Lowe, Braylon James Raisbeck Jr., Christopher Gene Tascier, Susan Wilkerson Yeahpau, Eden Dione Coffee, Bradlee Roy Herrera, Jose Alfredo Lowe, Megan Louise Raisbeck, Christopher Gene Taylor, Steven Mark 16 JUNE 5th Happy 1st Birthday JUNE 1st Happy Sweet 16 Daelan TAKYE White Thunder MACKIEDOODLE!!!!! (MACKLYN LEITKA) HAPPY BIRTHDAY! “DAEDAE” -Love alwaysDADDY, GRANDMA, PAPPA, MOUSIE Aunt Shelby & bubba Bryson From: Shelby & Bryson D. HAPPY 70-­‐ PLUS BIRTHDAY JOHNNIE MAE H We are extremely proud and love you very much! a irthday Ar B y len pp e! HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY SAMUEL EZRA BYERS!! Aunt Sherry, Uncle Shawn & families Good fC e Hav A ake!! Keep up the hard work at Haskell. O s t o One & Eat L M arv & S herry enny Wayne Happy 2 Birthday L Your momma’s heart nd Landyn Kay-Don Clark!! and soul This year has gone by so fast! Granny Low We love you the most and pretty sure you know it. Cause you’re the Mom 71 Hope yr. ol’ lady but your “Special” Birthday as awesome as youit!! are!! sure isdon’t show We love you always and forever. your Daughters, Love, LoveSherri & B.J. Jiliyan, Joplin, & Justin Granny Low We love you the most and pretty sure you know it. Cause you’re the 71 yr. ol’ lady but sure don’t show it!! Love, Jiliyan, Joplin & Justin Mom, Hope your “Special” birthday is as awesome as you are!! We love you always and forever. Love your daughters, Sherri & B.J. Papa, Ama, Uncle Dude and I want to wish you a Happy FIRST Birthday! You are so precious and we love you so very much! PawPaw & Gogo HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lindsey & Nolan Love, Marvin & Sherry 17 !!! 16 9 OME 03 0 EXT H E O B 5-­‐4 5 -­‐27 NG T GOI W AT 40 RIVER T O N D NO O UR US K LET NO TIFY Y D N A OR CALL 1 1AM TO 1PM LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-­‐THURSDAY BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS Sunday Monday 1 2 8 9 15 16 22 23 29 30 Chef Salad w/ Turkey Eggs, Chez Cottage Chez/Peaches Ravioli’s Broccoli Tossed Salad* Garlic Toast BBQ Chicken Zucc & Tom. Bread Mixed Fruit Hamburger Lett, Tom, Onions Baked Beans Pudding Fish Coleslaw Mac n Chez Pineapples 9AM T O 1 1AM Tuesday 3 Chicken Broc & Rice Dinner Tossed Salad* Fruit Wednesday 4 Beef Fingers Mashed Pot/Gravy Veggies Bread/Fruit 10 11 17 18 24 25 Chicken Fry Chicken Mashed Pot/Gravy Veggies Bread/Fruit Meatloaf Mashed Pot/Gravy Greenbeans Peaches Roast Red Potato Carrots Roll/Apricots JUNE 2014 Beef Tips & Noodles Veggies Pears Pinto Beans Cornbread Cucumber Salad Enchilada Casserole Spanish Rice Cookie Thursday 5 Frito Chili Pie Onion, Chez Cookie 12 Manwich Onion Rings Pickles Applesauce Friday 6 Saturday 7 Pancakes Sausage Patty Fruit 13 14 Oatmeal Toast Boiled Egg Fruit Flag Day 19 Baked Fried Pork Chop Veggies Tossed Salad* Fruit 20 21 Summer Begins!!! 26 Baked Potato Chez,Ham,Onions Veggies Sour Cream/Fruit 27 28 Biscuit Sausage Gravy Scrambled Eggs Cereal Sausage Patty Toast Fruit McLoud School Jada Nance and Trevor Mitchell, Absentee Tribal members who were awarded gifts during the McLoud Jr. High Title VII reward luncheon are pictured above, not present were tribal members Ty Maxwell and Ethan Ponkilla. According to Title VII Tutor for the McLoud Jr. High Althea Monoessy, the kid’s were challenged to keep their grades above a C level. At the end of the year, invitations are given to each Title VII student. Those returning the envelope with their name on it not only enjoyed an Indian Taco lunch, but were rewarded with a prize. Prize’s ranged from T-shirts to donated meals by local café’s. The local Family Dollar, McDonald’s of Harrah, Sonic in McLoud and Little Cesar’s of Harrah, also donated prizes or gift certificates for the kids. Ethan who is part of a different building would come over and read the first semester, second semester his schedule had changed. Nance and Trevor Mitchell, Absentee Tribal members who were awarded gifts during the McLoud We didn’t get to see him as much, although he did still Jada receive a reward. He always has a smile and a hello every morning and at lunch Jr. High Title VII reward luncheon are pictured above, not present were tribal members Ty Maxwell and Ethan time for everyone. Ponkilla. According to Title VII Tutor for the McLoud Jr. High Althea Monoessy, the kid’s were challenged to who above excelled not only in the classroom, but outside the classroom, not only Jada, Trevor and Ty are very outstanding students keep their grades a C level. At the end of the year, invitations are given each Monoessy, Title VII student. Those returning the envelope did these three play sports they also kept it quite about cultural activities. According totoMs. this is something most ofwith the their name on it not only enjoyed an Indian Taco lunch, but were rewarded with a prize. Prize’s ranged from Tkids here didn’t talk about unless they were in her office was their involvement in cultural activities. I’ve tried to change that here at the shirts to donated meals by local café’s. The local Family Dollar, McDonald’s of Harrah, Sonic in McLoud and school and have been very open with the kids about my cultural. Understanding that most tribes don’t talk about a lot of customs Little Cesar’s of Harrah, also donated prizes or gift certificates for the kids. and beliefs, I’ve tried to explain that there are some that multicultural andcome would to talk about. I playhis Indian Ethanthings who is part of are a different building would overbe andacceptable read the first semester, second semester hadwhich changed. We didn’t get toI have see himaasvariety much, although he did receive a reward. always hasto a music in my office and most of the kids say turnschedule it up or drum group. of music sostill that I don’t playHe favorites smile and a hello every morning and at lunch time for everyone. just one tribe. So far their favorite music to listen to is between the Stomp dance and Hand drum. Jada, Trevor and Ty are very outstanding students who excelled not only in the classroom, but outside I would like to thank the AST Gift Shop forthe helping when I had to purchase last minute items. Also, to the AST news for showing classroom, not only did these three play sports they also kept it quite about cultural activities. According to interest in your tribal students and their excellentMs. work in school. Monoessy, this is something most of the kids here didn’t talk about unless they were in her office was their involvement in cultural activities. I’ve tried to change that here at the school and have been very open with the 18 Education Department The following are current programs administered by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department: These are brief descriptions of current programs. Program guidelines are available in hard copy for at the Education Department office or for download at www.astribe.com. • Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, and a portion of funds can be used for schoolrelated athletic program expenses. Program has a maximum funding limit for the academic year. • Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, program can help with some graduation expenses, and awards two (2) incentives: one for GED recipients and one for High School graduates. Program has a maximum amount of funding for graduation expenses. • Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational training at accredited vocational institutions. Program has a maximum funding limit for the calendar year or per program. • Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds for undergraduate degrees, one associates or bachelors degree, at any accredited college or university. Funding levels are determined based upon grade point average and full-time or part-time status. • Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral degree, and can fund for one graduate admissions test. This program has funding levels based upon full-time and part-time status. All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application. Attention: Fall 2014 Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program applications are due June 15th. If you are still interested in taking spring 2014 courses please contact the Education Department. All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on Services and select Education. For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275-4030 ext. 121 or 1-800-256-3341 or email to tresham@ astribe.com. FITNESS CENTER HOURS Monday—Thursday 6:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. Friday 6:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Saturday/Sunday CLOSED The AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center provides state of the art fitness equipment, including: treadmills, elliptical cross-trainers, recumbent bikes, free-weights, kettlebells, and isolation strength machines. The AST Fitness Center is available to all Native Americans and their household family members. AST employees are also eligible for membership. The AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center strives to deliver a well-trained staff that seeks to help clients reach their personal fitness and health goals. Our staff takes pride in providing appropriate and educational fitness training to all clients, providing guidance in developing a successful plan to help prevent or manage diabetes and/or other health conditions, and providing clients with a fun and positive experience working with our staff. Please take some time to come by and visit the AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center today! 19 “Following in Our Footsteps” MSPI Camp The Summer Camp is set for the week of June 23rd - 27th at the Little Axe Resource Center. Transportation will be available from Shawnee clinic to the LA area. Several different types of youth activities are planned for ages 10-17 years old. For an application & more information, please contact Jenifer Sloan at 701-7988. Absentee Shawnee Tribe Page !1 CYBER SECURITY 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. Subhead. Subh CONTACT INFORMATION: 107 N. Kimberly Shawnee, OK 74801 P.O. Box 425 Shawnee, OK 74802-0425 Phone: 405-273-1050 Fax: 405-275-0678 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Eligibility for each program has income requirements; please be sure and review the current income limits on your application. We will not be able to process your application if you do not meet the income criteria. Waiting List JOSHUA GIBSON | MIS | IT ANALYST I would like to discuss the safety concerns on the Android platform for handheld devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and phablets. The risk of Ransomware has become increasingly on the rise, in the past a program by the name of Crypto-locker; Crypto-locker was a type of Ransomware Trojan that specifically encrypted files on stored drives that asked the user to send payment for decrypting of files, Crypto-locker can be removed, but the damage is when the files are encrypted. In many cases where the victim has paid the ransom the files were not decrypted, and many researchers have stated it is infeasible to break once the files are encrypted. The only way to avoid this catastrophe is to back up, back up, and back up your files. This is, of course, for home users to follow as checking with your local administrator on procedures for data back-up is advised in a work environment. These attacks are now becoming a reality for mobile user’s specifically Android platforms. I suggest keeping your mobile operating system up to date with the latest version. The smartphones vary with what version of OS is available. If the smartphone, tablet, or phablet is an older model, android usually doesn’t support newer versions of the OS to specific models. This marketing technique is poor for the consumer, forcing the consumer to update handheld devices every 2-3 years. Key tips in avoiding Ransomware for androids are: 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. 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. ! 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 homes offered are ones currently in inventory and owned by the Housing Authority. This program is designated for income eligible families who have been renting but now feel they are ready for the opportunity to purchase their own home. The application is the same as the rental; accept the income requirements are different. Be sure and specify when completing your application, that you are applying for the Lease to Own Program. If you have substantial rental history and meet the income requirements, your name may be placed on the waiting list. • Back up your data; Google provides many services to back up your data on your smartphone, it would be wise to frequently do this as a routine, perhaps weekly. ! ! 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 • Do not install strange files; Malware authors make it enticing for the user to download apps. So avoid downloading anything presented in a link or if asked to download. You should only download from app stores and make sure to read the reviews on the apps before proceeding. 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 • Scan files before installing; If you have a smartphone or tablet that runs Android, make sure you have up-to-date anti- malware software installed and use this to scan apps before installing. Follow these as routine in your daily schedule or weekly and you can avoid Ransomware in the future. A topic that has been very quiet in most work environments has been “bring your own device” or known as ‘BYOD’ in the tech world. Reports have shown smartphones as well as other devices laptops, and tablets pose the biggest risk to businesses and doubles as a risk. Meike Escherich, principal research analyst at Gartner, said, 'The threat of cyber attacks on mobile devices is increasing and can result in data loss, security breaches and compliance/regulatory violations.’ Many businesses are not considering the risks posed by BYOD - such as sensitive files leaving offices on unsecured devices. A survey from last year had shown 40% of companies did not even consider BYOD as a threat. This mentality has to change for work environments in order to combat malicious attacks and prevent data loss. Implementing agreements and creating stiff policies to restrict personal devices from accessing network drives as well as saving sensitive files on personal devices need to occur. ! 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 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. 20 Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Injury Prevention Program The Absentee Shawnee Family Music Program The music program is a program that’s offers Free music lesson’s to all of our tribal member’s and none Native Americans also the goal of the program is to offer the lessons to our community in The Mayo Clinic and the Center for Disease Control & Prevention say that if hopes to bring people together & become more aware of their you’re physically active it may help prevent you from falling. The following gifts and the strength’s in our people. activities: Walking, chair exercises and Tai Chi, can improve your leg strength, Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma balance, coordination and flexibility. Remember to check with your doctor before Classes are offered each week day: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. starting any of these activities! I njury P revention P rogram Here are some tips on how to stay safe while getting back into the spring of in the Music House things. North of the AST Police Department The Mayo Clinic and the Center for Disease Control & Prevention say that if • Be sure to warm-up and cool down when appropriate. We have folks learning music from the age of 6 to 81 and all of you’re physically active it may help prevent you from falling. The following • Wearchair protective gearand- i.e. wristyour & elbow guards, them are enjoying the free lessons and have become musicians activities: Walking, exercises Taibike Chi, helmets, can improve leg strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. Remember to check with your doctor before pads, etc. and supporters of the program. starting any •of these activities! Rest, especially when your muscles are tired I have worked with over 230 Tribal and community members Here are some on how to stay safe while (i.e. getting backfractures, into the spring of things. • tips Prevent “overuse” injuries stress tendonitis, or and the music program has received Nation attention from • Be sure to warm-up and cool down when appropriate inflamed joints) by not overdoing exercise. Native American Magazines. The program is growing by leaps • Wear protective gear – i.e. bike helmets, wrist & elbow guards, pads etc. • Condition your body before jumping into new activities at full and bounds every month. • Rest, especially when your muscles are tired force. Come and be a part of your heritage through the gift of music. • Prevent “overuse” injuries (i.e. stress fractures, tendonitis, or inflamed Forjoints) more by information contact: Rosie Tall Bear at 405-701-7601 Little Axe Phil Bradley not overdoing exercise. Center • Condition your body beforeHealth jumping into new activities at full force. AST Music Director/Instructor For more information contact: Rosie Tall Bear at 405-­‐701-­‐7601 Little Axe Health Center 405-370-5576 pbradley@astribe.com Let Your Soul Have a Voice. 21 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA Absentee Shawnee Tribe MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPER, CARDBOARD, AND ALUMINUM CANS. MATERIAL WE DO NOT ACCEPT. TONER, CARBON PAPER, FOOD WASTE, AND PLASTIC. REMEMBER, WHEN IN DOUBT THROW IT OUT. CONTACT INFORMATION ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & “To Establish a recycling program for municipal waste planning, reduction, and Recycling” The Office of Environmental Health and Environmental Program is proud to announce the start of a new recycling program for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The recycling center is located in the yellow metal building adjacent to the OEH Department. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe (AST) Recycling Program Program declares that waste reduction and recycling are the preferable to the or processing of municipal waste, and that removing certain materials from the municipal waste stream will decrease the flow of solid waste to municipal landfills. AST Recycling Program used the knowl- edge and information about recycling markets and market demand as well as information obtained from various publications and the internet to comprise an analysis of material the recycling program will address at the start of the program. AST Recycling Program Plan establishes a goal that, by year’s end 2013, at least 25 % of the recyclable material produced by the Tribe will be recycled. SHAWNEE, OK 74801 PHONE: (405) 214- The AST recycling Program will initially focus on the following waste stream material; HighGrade shredded paper, Assorted office paper, Phone books, Magazines, Cardboard, Newspaper, and Aluminum cans. As the program and market develops, other recyclables will be sought. (%) Number (%) 3,187 98.4 5,763 99.3 Pediatric (< 13 years) 38 1.2 41 0.7 Unknown 15 0.5 * * Total 3,240 100.0 5,804 100.0 Age (in years) Number Number Number Female Male Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) Heterosexual Contact Injection Drug Use (IDU) MSM & IDU Perinatal Blood or Blood Products Unknown/No Report Risk (NRR) Total (%) Number 1,610 383 358 265 28 20 576 3,240 Number (%) 0.7 2.1 28.7 39.6 19.6 6.7 2.6 * (%) 3,815 1,145 32 389 324 99 Number 19.1 80.9 742 5,062 49.7 11.8 11.0 8.2 0.9 0.6 17.8 Number 3,251 547 669 678 22 116 521 100.0 5,804 (%) (%) 41 119 1,668 2,298 1,138 390 150 * 59.0 24.8 0.8 5.6 7.1 2.6 618 2,622 Mode of Transmission Number 1.2 4.3 36.8 32.6 16.7 6.6 1.4 0.5 1,912 805 26 183 229 85 Gender There is a cost associated with recycling, However, economic, social, and environmental benefits exceed these cost. (%) 38 140 1,192 1,055 541 215 44 15 White Black Asian/Pacific Islander American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic (All Races) Multiple Race 4235 FAX: (405) 8784701 Number Race/Ethnicity Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Oklahoma AIDS Adult/Adolescent 0 – 12 13 – 19 20 – 29 30 – 39 40 – 49 50 – 59 60 and over Unknown ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS. 2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR. Oklahoma HIV Cases Recycling Program RECYCLING MATERIAL THAT WE ACCEPT. ALL WHITE PAPER, ENVELOPES, COLORED PAPER, JUNK MAIL, FAX PAPER, Oklahoma HIV/ AIDS Summary Statistics: Cumulative HIV/AIDS Cases in Oklahoma as of December 31, 2012** 65.7 19.7 0.6 6.7 5.6 1.7 (%) 12.8 87.2 (%) 56.0 9.4 11.5 11.7 0.4 2.0 9.0 100.0 * Due to confidentiality concerns, these cell sizes have been suppressed. **The sum of the percentages may not equal 100.0% due to rounding. 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 22 YOUTH SOCCER CLINIC Sponsored by the NOTAH BEGAY III Foundation in conjunction with the absentee Shawnee Tribe JUNE 14th 10am-2pm Coaches Clinic 2pm4pm  Open to All Youth 1st-8th grade with a CDIB from any Tribe.  Open to All Coaches and Parents interested in coaching  Will Take Place at the Little Axe High School Football Field. FREE  LUNCH FOR YOUTH  T-Shirt  Nike Soccer Ball To Pre Register Contact Brandon Goodman at 275-4030 ext 193. Leave Voicemail if there is no answer. Sunday, June 8th No Registration Fee Open to the public! * Medals awarded to top 3 winners in Location: Firelake Event Center, Shawnee, Ok each age category:(5-11yrs;12-17yrs; 18-55yrs; 55+; Male vs Female in all categories) * 1 Mile Fun Walk for Kids! With Pre Registration  Youth who do not preregister will be subject to what’s left. Sponsored by AST MSPI/SPF REGISTRATION FORM Name:______________________ Stephanie Gabbert Tricia Taliaferro Mike Dickey Chief Physical Activity Officer, Notah Begay III Foundation Associate Director, US Club Soccer Girls Id2 Program Head Girls Regional Coach, Region II  Girls Program Director Weston United FC Premier, Miami, FL  Staff Coach U17 and U20 National Teams Antigua and Barbuda Soccer Federation  Former U.S. Soccer U17 WNT Assistant Coach for the World Cup, 2013  Former collegiate soccer coach at Illinois and University of Miami  ACC Coach of the Year 2007  USSF ‘A’ License and USYS National Youth License For more info contact: Jenifer Sloan @ (405)701-7988 or Kasey Dean @ (405)701-7993 * All Ages Welcome! Zip Code:______________________ Bios on Some of the Coaches that will be there  Director of all NB3F soccer camps and clinics focused in Native communities  16 year career as a collegiate soccer coach at schools including Wisconsin, Iowa, and Ohio State  Big Ten Conference Coach of the Year 1999  National Staff Coach for U.S. Soccer (20032007)  U.S. Soccer U-15 Girls National Team Head Coach (2005-06) and director of the U.S. U-14 Girls Developmental program (2004-2006)  U.S. Soccer National Instructional Staff for Coaching Education  USSF ‘A’ License Registration Begins at 6:00 am (No Late Starts) Register at Event! 5K Race Starts at 7:00 am Fun Run/Walk starts at 8:00 am Male______  Technical Director and Head Coach Kentucky Fire Juniors  Former Head Coach Men’s Professional Teams  Former U.S. Soccer National Staff Coach and Technical Advisor  Former Head Coach U.S. Soccer Girls U-15 and U-17 National Teams  Former U.S. Soccer U17 WNT Assistant Coach for the World Cup, 2010  U.S. Soccer National Instructional Staff for Coaching Education  USSF ‘A’ License Female_______ *Free T-shirts & Incentives! Address:___________________________________ DOB:_____ Age:_______________ Phone:__________________________ 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 for 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 23 ___________ Date FYI: Contract Health Service News Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health The AST Contract Health Services Team are here to assist you ... follow the CHS Guidelines! Get a copy of the CHS Guidelines and update your information Contract Health Services for AST members with Insurance Contract Health Services for AST members without Insurance Emergency and Urgent Care Services CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who resides in the defined catchment area who has insurance such as Medicare or Private Insurance: CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who resides in the defined catchment area who does not have insurance: CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who resides in the defined catchment area who needs emergent or urgent care: 1. Complete CHS Patient Update form and update all information every 6 months. 1. 1. Call the On-Call nurse at (405) 447-0300 option 9 for “triage”. 2. 2. Notify CHS at least 48 hours prior to appointment date for a (COB) Coordination of Benefits to be sent to provider Notify CHS on the next businesss day or within 72 hours after the ER visit. Notification does not assure authorization of payment. However if you do not notify CHS within 72 hours, your bills will not be paid. 3. For AST members with no insurance evidence must exist that the visit was medically necessary. Medical priorities have been established for determining which referrals can be authorized for payment. 4. For AST members with insurance, evidence must exist that a third party resource has made determination such services were “emergency care” or “urgent care” (such evidence may include payment from private insurance). In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to CHS. Y [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%3A8ad5e9ac9cf88cf6. Public record. Not legal advice.