# OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A91cfce495696da26 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA LI-SI-WI-NWI “AMONG THE SHAWNEE” WWW.ASTRIBE.COM August 2020 Vol. 31, NO. 8 Newly Elected Officials Virtual Swearing In ***NOTICES*** MASK DISTRIBUTION The AST Office of Emergency Management still has masks available for tribal members. They can either be picked up at the checkpoint Monday – Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm or they can call Assistant Emergency Manager Levi Walker at 275-3200 to request masks to be mailed to them if they would like. Chad Larman Emergency Manager AST Health System now is providing a 24/7 AST Health System 24 Hour LIVE CORONAVIRUS (COVID19) Information Number: (4025) 695-1787 85th Semi -Annual Pictured L-R: Meredith Wahpakeche, Shirley Atkins, Tina Ciulla, Diane Ponkilla, Middle L-R: Diana Wilson, James Spybuck, Jr., Officer Russell Harjo, Governor John Johnson Botton L-R: Lt. Governor Kenneth Blanchard, Secretary Ezra DeLodge, Representative Alicia Miller and Treasurer Joseph Blanchard. Swearing In Ceremony – July 10, 2020 Due to active COVID cases and the tribal complex being closed, the ceremony to swear in the newly elected officials on the Executive Committee was scheduled in a Zoom meeting remotely. The Zoom meeting was called to order on Friday, July 10th at 4:10pm by Shirley Adkins, Acting Election Commissioner. Invited and attending were the existing Executive Committee members Governor John Johnson, Secretary Ezra Delodge and the newly elected officials along with the Election Commission committee members. Kenneth Blanchard – Lt. Governor Joseph Blanchard – Treasurer Alicia ‘Aly’ Edwards-Miller – Representative James Cody Spybuck, Jr. – Commission Member #1 Each were read their oaths followed by welcoming comments from existing members and each were given the opportunity to address the tribal members. The Zoom Meeting was recorded and turned into the technology department to be posted on the website. AST members can login to the internal site on the Absentee Shawnee Tribe website, astribe.com, to view entire meeting. General Council Meeting Effective Monday July 27, 2019 AST Revert back to Phase 1 NOTICE NOTICE Due to an increase in community spread, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe has determined that it is in the best interest of our employees and tribal members to revert back to Phase 1 of the AST Recovery Plan. Effective, Monday, July 27, the Tribal Complex will be open to essential staff and the Executive Committee ONLY. You may continue to conduct business via phone, e-mail, and postal service. We will update you on our plans for reopening when more information is available. Check website for any available updates: astribe.com or https://m.facebook.com/AbsenteeShawneeTribe/ POSTPONED Weekly COVID-19 Drive-thruDrive-Thru testing available on Tuesdays from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm ANTIBODY testing available on Thursdays from 4:30 pm-6:30 pm COVID19 & Antibody Testing COVID-19 Drive-thru testing available on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm-7:30 Bring proper identification Remain in your vehicle pm Wear a mask Be prepared to have Little Axe Health Center blood drawn 405.447.0300 Those not being tested wil not be allowed entry COVID-19 Drive-thru intesting to the clinic available on TuesdaysTestifrom ng is available to anyone ages 10 and older 5:30 pm-7:30 pm ANTIBODY testing available on Thursdays from 4:30 pm-6:30 pm Shawnee Clinic 405.878.5850 COVID-19 Drive-thru testing available on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Testing is open to public. Remain in your vehicle. Bring proper identification. For Antibody Testing... Wear a mask Be prepared to have blood drawn. Those not being tested will not be allowed entry into the clinic Testing is available to anyone ages 10and older Update - AST General Wellness Relief Fund The “Wellness Relief Fund” is available to all tribal members for a one time distribution. Adults, 18 and older, will receive $3000.00. Youth, 17 and under, will receive $1500.00. Applications will need to be mailed to the Enrollment Department with a copy of your CDIB card. Once enrollment verification is completed it will be sent to Finance for processing. Please allow 2 weeks for distribution. You can go online to print or download the application: astribe.com/ast-general-wellness-fund-application or use the application on page 12. Future Closings: AST Day - 9/4/2020 Labor Day - 9/7/2020 2 Executive Committee www. astribe.com August 2020 John R. Johnson Governor Kenneth Blanchard Lt. Governor Ezra DeLodge Secretary Joseph Blanchard Treasurer Alicia Miller Representative Governor’s REPORT Lt. Governor’s REPORT Greetings Tribal members, The newly elected Executive committee members were sworn in on July 9, 2020. Please join me in welcoming Treasurer Blanchard and Representative Miller. Also, congratulations Lt. Governor Kenneth Blanchard on your re-election. I am ready to begin working together to move our Tribe forward. Many of you are following our planning for CARES funding distribution. I am pleased to announce on Tuesday, July 21, the Executive Committee passed a resolution approving Phase 1 of our CARES plan. These projects are for emergency response needs with high priority being placed in the areas of healthcare, tribal projects and emergency management. The total approved for this initial phase is $13,815,110. Also, the COVID-19 numbers continue to rise across Oklahoma. Community spread continues to be an issue. To protect our employees and tribal members, the Executive Committee has agreed to mandate the wearing of masks while on the tribal complex. Again, we made this decision to help protect the health and well-being of those we serve. Additional information about the mandate can be found on our Facebook page or website. Currently, the tribal complex will revert back to Phase 1. We encourage our Tribal members to conduct business over the phone or by email. If you must come to the complex, please call and make an appointment with the department prior to visiting. Tribal members will be allowed on campus for appointments only. On behalf of the Executive Committee, I would also like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of Sherman Tiger. We extend our deepest sympathies during this time of loss. Sherman was a longtime AST employee of nearly 9 years, and he was active with our election board. His presence at the complex will be missed. Lastly, please continue to follow CDC guidelines during this ongoing pandemic. These guidelines are here to help you protect yourself and others. Wear a mask, wash your hands, and try to maintain a social distance from those not within your own household. Please stay safe. Thank you for the support and votes in our recent Tribal Election. As your re-elected Lt. Governor my pledge to all is to continue providing professional respectful representation as experienced in the past and I will also continue my open door policy. Governor John Johnson Well wishes and Good Health to all. Secretary’s REPORT Treasurer’s REPORT JOHN R. JOHNSON AST Governor KENNETH BLANCHARD AST Lt. Governor Tribal Members, I hope all is well with everybody, and we are all staying safe during these trying times. It is times like these we as the EC need to come together and work for the safety and well-being of our nation. Rest assured we are working as best we can to make sure we are providing every service possible for you the tribal member. Please follow CDC guidelines which are; wash your hands frequently, practice social distancing and wear your mask, when in public. Unfortunately, this pandemic we are in will be around for the foreseeable future, but if we all do our part we can overcome this terrible virus. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact my office, and I will gladly make time to listen to those questions or concerns. Respectfully, Secretary Ezra M. DeLodge, MBA ezrad@astribe.com 405-432-0733 Newsletter Subscription Name: Address: State: Due to the current covid-19 epidemic, we are taking every precaution to keep the virus from affecting our tribal staff and their families more than it has already. The Executive Committee has weekly planning discussions to update information and activities of the tribe. In the upcoming weeks and months there will possibly be some changes on how to provide improved services to the tribe. Rita Harjo who has provided over twenty five years of service in many positions throughout the tribe has recently decided to retire; we will miss her and the services she provided as an employee. We wish her the best and to enjoy her retirement. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe has lost Sherman Tiger a member, employee in the media department and friend to many. I have got to know Sherman as a loyal and dedicated traditional person, who never refused to help anyone that asked for his assistance. Most of all my staff and I will miss our most respectful and close lunch partner. Wear your masks in public, constantly wash your hands or sanitize and social distance 6 ft. apart. JOSEPH BLANCHARD AST Treasurer Ezra DeLodge AST Secretary City: Congratulations to the newly elected Treasure, Joseph Blanchard and Representative, Alicia Miller. They bring many years of Tribal Government experience. I am looking forward to working with them as a team. Zip: Future submissions for the AST newsletter can be mailed in or emailed to: newsletter@astribe.com Mail to AST Media Department. 219 E. Walnut, Tecumseh, OK 74873 Call 405-598-1279 or Fax 405-598-0221 email: newsletter@astribe.com Hello Tribal Members, It is with great joy and excitement I write to you today. I have completed my first two weeks as your newly elected Treasurer. I have taken time out of each day to meet with Directors, employees, and most importantly, you, the membership. If anyone would like to sit down and have a discussion, I ask anyone to call my office and set up a date and time, so that I don’t double book myself. This will allow me to dedicate the necessary amount of time to address your concern(s). During this time frame, I’ve had multiple meetings with the other Executive Committee members in Round Table discussion, monthly EC meetings, Special EC meetings; and teleconference calls with our audit firms in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Essentially, anything related to Departments under my oversight and my Constitutional fiduciary responsibilities, I’ve taken the initiative to reach out to each appropriate program or organization. The Treasurer position is unique when compared to the other elected positions because of credentialing, Signatory Authority, and the transition period required to update for the banks, auditing firms, and investment account agencies. Recently, I notified membership through Facebook the issues related to individuals not receiving their Welfare Fund in a timely manner. Applications were held up in Enrollment because staff was out on Quarantine for two weeks. I can proudly announce that ALL applications received to date (3465), have been processed through both departments and these checks were put in the mail by Noon, Friday, July 24, 2020. If you get a chance, and you know one of the ladies in Enrollment or Finance, give them a shout out for staying the course and maintaining professionalism during an anxious and stressful time. Finally, I want to say, “Thank you!” to our membership for giving me this opportunity to be of service to our People. It definitely is not a position to take lightly and I will do everything in my power to be helpful to our Tribe. I am hopeful, once the dust begins to settle and everyone understands how we propose to move forward, this new era of enlightenment, communication, and transparency will produce the just reward we’ve all been waiting for. Please do not hesitate to contact me and share advice, concerns or questions at: (405) 275-4030, Ext 6280; work cell: (405)695-1487; or send an email to: jblanchard@ astribe.com I appreciate your time and look forward to visiting with you soon. Respectfully, Joseph H. Blanchard Executive Committee August 2020 Representative’s REPORT www. astribe.com 3 tragically lost one tribal member to this pandemic and I truly do not want to lose any more. With this being stated and as a priority for the health and safety of tribal members and staff, the Executive Committee decided to return to Phase 1 of the AST COVID-19 Recovery/Reopening Plan beginning on Monday, July 27, 2020 until further notice. Phase 1 is currently outlined as follows: ALICIA MILLER AST Representative Ho wa se ke sa ke! (Good day) I would like to begin with extending my deepest condolences to the family of Sherman Tiger. He was a proud Traditional Absentee Shawnee, a long time tribal employee, a member of the Election Commission and most importantly he was a brother, uncle, cousin, father and a grandfather. His passing was unexpected and a shock to us all. He will be missed by many. I also would like to take this opportunity to express a heartfelt ne yi wa (thank you) for your support in June’s Annual Election. I greatly appreciate the confidence you have bestowed upon me by electing me as your Tribal Representative. I am equally honored to be a part of the historically first full 4-year term Executive Committee. I foresee great strides moving the tribe forward and a push for greater transparency. As of this article, I have been in office not quite two weeks. I participated in two Executive Committee meetings (one monthly and one special), health board meeting and several internal meetings, and COVID-19 has taken an unsurmountable time, effort and concern for almost every aspect of tribal operations. I have to applaud many of our AST and ASTHS employees for their continued flexibility and dedication to show up for work, put in the effort and hours to serve our tribal people. Each week, the COVID-19 positive cases continue to rise at the national, state and local levels. It is my sincere hope you are taking measures to protect yourself by making wise decisions when you are out and about amongst others. We have The AST Complex will open to essential staff ONLY for normal hours of operation. No Travel Allowed. u Employees are to maintain six feet between each other while working and supervisors should adjust schedules or work areas to accommodate. u All staff on campus will need to wear assigned PPE (mask) when within 6ft of another individual. u There will be only one entrance and exit at the complex manned by AST Police that will perform temperature checks on each employee. No socializing in groups of 10 or more. Supervisors should encourage telework,& virtual meetings. u All vulnerable individuals need to continue to shelter in place work remotely, if able. Tribal members who require tribal services shall utilize the processes set in place prior to the appointment driven allowances made under Phase 2 such as calling the department, using USPS mail and/or e-mailing. Essential personnel will be available to assist you. This concludes my monthly report and I will be providing you more robust articles in the months to come. Please stay healthy, please stay safe. u Ne yi wa. (Thank you) Alicia (Aly) Miller Tribal Representative TAX COMMISSION ~ TAG AGENCY ~ NOW ACCEPTING Credit/Debit Effective May 1 2019, the tag office will be accepting credit and debit cards. Please note: a convenience fee of 2.75% will be added. 405.481.8600 ~ Fax 405.214.4225 tax@astribe.com FY-2020 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS FY-2020 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (thru 6/30/2020) (thru 6/30.2020) TAX CATEGORY JANUARY FEBRUARY Sales (6%) Gaming % of free cash Employee (1%) Severance (8%) Motor Vehicle Motor Fuel Taxes (Qtrly.) Tobacco Refund $7,499.91 $250,000.00 $18,216.80 $3,817.67 $14,622.24 $43,922.66 $8,640.57 $8,834.40 $200,000.00 $19,868.77 $0.00 $15,652.41 $0.00 $7,320.64 $13,276.94 $3,782.80 $0.00 $200,000.00 $250,000.00 $0.00 $8,424.95 $22,071.85 $4,440.11 $4,177.14 $0.00 $746.04 $9,718.02 $14,375.66 $15,329.57 $0.00 $38,779.48 $0.00 $6,906.11 $6,651.73 $4,373.24 $3,215.94 $0.00 $13,792.86 $0.00 $28,960.40 $0.00 $9,270.15 $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 $36,609.99 $900,000.00 $86,815.34 $8,740.85 $98,658.30 $82,702.14 $43,162.44 TOTAL TAXES $346,719.85 $251,676.22 $242,503.16 $335,661.52 $24,888.96 $55,239.35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,256,689.06 Miscellaneous $874.50 $69.15 $119.00 $76.00 $201.00 $152.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,491.65 0.12% $347,594.35 $251,745.37 $242,622.16 $335,737.52 $25,089.96 $55,391.35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,258,180.71 100% TOTAL COLLECTIONS MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES TOTAL COLLECTED 2.91% 71.53% 6.90% 0.69% 7.84% 6.57% 3.43% 4 Tribal News August 2020 www. astribe.com Resolutions The following are the Resolutions passed through July 21, 2020. E-AS-2020-40 EXECUTIVE RESOLUTIONS: ABSENTEE-SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 15, 2020 A RESOLUTION DULY PROPOSED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ABSENTEE-SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA HEREBY APPROVING THE LIMITATION OF DISTRIBUTION OF CARES ACT FUNDS UNDER THE GENERAL WELFARE PROGRAM TO INDIVIDUAL TRIBAL MEMBERS WITH INCOME THAT DO NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000). E-AS-2020-42 ABSENTEE-SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA SPECIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 21, 2020 A RESOLUTION DULY PROPOSED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA HEREBY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE CY 2017-2020 MULTI-YEAR FUNDING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (ATTACHMENT). LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTIONS: L-AS-2020-15 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 15, 2020 A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA HEREBY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING TO CHANGE BANK ACCOUNT SIGNERS ON ALL BANK ACCOUNTS; ALL INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS AND ALL BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS ACCOUNTS FOR THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA TO INCLUDE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AS FOLLOWS: LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR KENNETH BLANCHARD, SECRETARY EZRA DELODGE, TREASURER JOSEPH BLANCHARD, AND REPRESENTATIVE ALICIA MILLER, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY L-AS-2020-16 A RESOLUTION DULY PROPOSED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA HEREBY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL HEALTH SYSTEM IHS PPPHCEA BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($2,576,197.00) FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2020 TO BE FUNDED THROUGH THE CY 2017-2020 MULTI-YEAR FUNDING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (ATTACHMENT). L-AS-2020-17 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA SPECIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 21, 2020 A RESOLUTION DULY PROPOSED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA HEREBY APPROVING THE DISTRIBUTION OF CARES ACT FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE NEEDS FOR PHASE ONE HIGH PRIORITY PROJECTS (ATTACHMENT) TOTALING THIRTEEN MILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED AND TEN DOLLARS ($13,815,110). L-AS-2020-18 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA SPECIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 21, 2020 A RESOLUTION DULY PROPOSED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA HEREBY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A CORPORATE CREDIT CARD FOR JOSEPH BLANCHARD, TREASURER OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. L-AS-2020-19 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA SPECIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 21, 2020 A RESOLUTION DULY PROPOSED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA HEREBY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A CORPORATE CREDIT CARD FOR ALICIA MILLER, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. ABSENTEE-SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA SPECIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 21, 2020 Cultural Preservation Update The Cultural Preservation Department has continued to carry out essential day to day operations to ensure the department continues to function properly. To ensure the safety and protect the health of all, the gift shop has implemented the following 5 safety protocols which will be in effect once the complex opens to visitors: 1. All are required to cover their mouth and nose with PPE (masks) when shopping in the Gift Shop. 2. Occupancy Control – for your safety and the safety of our employees, we are limiting the number of customers in the gift shop. a. Only 2 customers will be allowed in at a time. b. NO children allowed. 3. Avoid close contact (Social Distance) a. Please keep 6 feet between you and other customers 4. Use hand sanitizer as often as possible 5. Sorry…NO public restroom is available. Temporarily closed due to COVID-19. The library is currently closed to all visitors. Ms. Casey Wilson, the Librarian, currently is working remotely. Over the past month, she has been in contact with other libraries and is working on protocols that will ensure the safety and protect the health of all visitors. More information will follow in the future. The THPO program has continued working both remotely and in the office to make sure federal projects do not go un-reviewed. Ms. Devon Frazier, the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, and Ms. Ashley Brokeshoulder, the THPO Specialist, continues to answer all incoming Section 106 correspondences. They have also taken part in numerous teleconference calls with different federal agencies. In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, extensions to all grants were applied for within the department. The extensions were granted, and all grants have been extended for another year to ensure the department is given the opportunity to best utilize and expend awarded funds to the fulfillment of the department’s goals. On July 15th, the department received some good news. The library was selected by the Institute of Museum and Library Services to receive the FY2020 Native American Basic grant. Currently, the department is waiting to hear if the applications for the THPO grant and the ANA Language grant were selected to receive funding. 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. My door is always open so please feel free to contact me, Carol Butler, at 405-275-4030 ext. 6245 or cbutler@astribe.com. Health News August 2020 ASTHS August 2020 Monthly Update The pandemic continues to impact everyone’s daily lives and routines. Our COVID19 Information Line continues to have several calls for questions from concerned members who are taken care of on the spot with the most accurate and relevant information we have from the CDC, Oklahoma State Department of Health, and FEMA. Please be aware that wait times may be longer than usual due to the COVID19 CDC cleaning guidelines between patients, and that our entry and patient flows are very different now to ensure we are doing the very best in protecting you, your family, and ours. We have begun testing all of our employees as well as testing our patients and local community with the FEMA provided testing kits issued free of charge to the health system, which requires us to help assist testing both our tribe and the immediate community we serve. We do this by hosting drive through testing events weekly now and have to date tested over a thousand patients! Numerous calls are being experienced from the Shawnee Service Unit and other Tribes seeking help with testing and medical care. The COVID19 Information Line is 24/7 and here to help our Tribal members and other patients with their pandemic questions. Your Health System has continuously been open for access to care, and remains open 7 days a week to assure services are continued for our patients. We also continue to provide carryout and delivery of Title 6 meals to our members with thousands of meals being provided to date by Dos Owens and her team to our most vulnerable population! Please continue limited social contact, reduce exposure through unnecessary travel, accelerated personal hygiene, and remaining in good health as well as wearing a mask will greatly diminish the threats to our community! Please continue to work hard on this national campaign with us to end the COVID-19 pandemic through information, best practices, safe actions, and overall safety for you and your family. While the tribe continues to do all it can to protect you and your family, it is also a shared sacrifice to also care for your own family, tribal community, and those whom depend upon you for resources, support, and assistance. Let’s continue to work together to defeat COVID19 in our community! We proudly recognize our outstanding star performers, and thank them all for their contributions to our patients, their fellow employees, and the tribe, especially during our unprecedented times! Employee Awards and awardees are listed below for recognition of outstanding efforts with ensuring great customer service to our patients and other employees/staff (both the External/Internal Customers)! The AST Health System always strives to make your health its top priority, and you all make a difference for our health system and the PHARMACY REMINDER We are sorry about your wait! As we are in uncertain times, we are doing our best to reduce your exposure to COVID-19. We understand you are experiencing a longer than usual wait in our pharmacy drivethru and we apologize for the inconvenience. In order reduce the drive-thru wait times, we need your help:  To help us better serve you please call 24 hours in advance for prescription refills.  When your medication refills are ready you will receive a text or automated call to inform you.  Please ensure your info is correct with pharmacy and request you get notifications for medication refill updates.  Please wait for the pharmacy notification that your medications are ready for pick up before joining the drive-thru line. www. astribe.com 5 www.asthealth.org health and wellness of all of our patients – “THANK YOU” for all you do! July Health Employee Awards of the Month Employee of the Month: Tina Hurd, AST Health Housekeeping Team Team of the Month AST Health Finance/Business Office Team Special Leadership Award Genevieve Foster, AST Health Finance Officer Mark E. Rogers, MAL, FACHE, CMPE, CHC Executive Director NOTICE WE RESUME NORMAL HOURS JUNE 1ST LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER 405.447.0300 8am–5pm Mon–Fri For Your Visit PLEASE... LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER PHARMACY 405.292.9530 REFILL LINE 7:30am–8pm Mon–Fri 9am–5pm Sat & Sun CALL AHEAD WEAR A MASK, INCLUDING A HOMEMADE MASK PLUSCARE CLINIC 405.447.0477 8am–8pm Mon–Fri (Last patient accepted at 7:30pm) 9am–5pm Sat–Sun (Last patient accepted at 4:30pm) FOLLOW GOOD SOCIAL DISTANCING & SPACING SHAWNEE PRIMARY CARE 405.878.5850 8am–5pm Mon–Fri USE AVAILABLE SANITIZERS AND HAND WASHING SHAWNEE WALK-IN CLINIC 405.878.5850 8am–8pm Mon–Fri (Last patient accepted at 7:30pm) 9am–5pm Sat (Last patient accepted at 4:30pm) Closed Sunday & Holidays ALLOW TIME FOR ENTRY DUE TO SAFETY SCREENING MEASURES SHAWNEE CLINIC PHARMACY 405.878.5859 REFILL LINE 7:30am–8pm Mon–Fri 9am–5pm Sat Closed Sunday & Holidays We Remain Here To Serve You! Little Axe Health Center Pharmacy- 405.292.9530 Shawnee Clinic Pharmacy- 405.878.5859 NOTICE COVID-19 Drive-thru testing available on Tuesdays from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Bring proper identification ANTIBODY testing available on Thursdays from 4:30 pm-6:30 pm Remain in your vehicle COVID-19 Drive-thru testing available on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Wear a mask Be prepared to have blood drawn Those not being tested will not be allowed entry into the clinic Testing is available to anyone ages 10 and older 6 Tribal News August 2020 www. astribe.com PURCHASED REFERRED CARE NEWS The AST Purchased Referred Care Team is here to assist you. Please follow the PRC guidelines. Keep a copy on hand and update your information. To update your patient information, please see patient registration. EMERGENCY AND URGENT CARE SERVICES SHAWNEE CLINIC PURCHASED REFERRED CARE HAS MOVED. We are now located in SHAWNEE CLINIC (BLDG. 17) Our phone numbers have NOT changed. EASY ACCESS Purchased Referred Care is conveniently located in Little Axe Health Center and in Shawnee Clinic, Building 17. PRC for a currently enrolled AST citizen who resides in the defined catchment area and needs emergent or urgent care. 1. Call the On-Call nurse at 405.447.0300, option 9 for triage. 2. Notify PRC on the next business day or within 72 hours after your ER visit. Notification does not assure authorization of payment. However, if you do not notify PRC within 72 hours, your bills will not be paid. 3. For AST citizens with no insurance, evidence must exist that your visit was medically necessary. Medical priorities have been established for determining which referrals can be authorized for payment. Closed on Holidays 4. For AST citizens with insurance, evidence must exist that a third-party resource has made the determination such services were “emergency care” or “urgent care.” Such evidence my include payment from private insurance. All facilities closed the first Wednesday of the month from Noon to 5pm. 5. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to PRC. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Center PRC office or the Shawnee Clinic PRC office. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday IMPORTANT CONTACTS BILLING & PAYMENT INQUIRIES Little Axe Health Center & Shawnee Clinic REFERRAL MANAGEMENT Little Axe Health Center REFERRAL MANAGEMENT Shawnee Clinic Glendine Blanchard, PRC Director Darla Gatzman, PRC Specialist Lena Carroll, Claims Processor Jennifer Wells, PRC Technician Debi Sloat, PRC Deputy Director/RN Leslie Davis, PRC Health Specialist/LPN Lawana Martin, PRC Specialist, Medicaid Patients Melinda Ferrell, PRC Specialist Flo Mann, PRC Specialist, AST Patients/LPN Laurie Webber, PRC Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN Carrie Stanley, PRC Specialist, Medicaid patients/ Medical Assistant LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER PRC 405.701.7951 (Please follow voice prompts) 405.447.0300 (Secondary) Published March 16, 2020 SHAWNEE CLINIC 405.878.5950 SHAWNEE CLINIC PRC 405.878.5850 (Primary) 405.878.4702 (Secondary) LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER 405.447.0300 PLUSCARE 405.447.0477 What to do if you have been potentially exposed to someone with confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) If you think you have been exposed to someone with laboratoryconfirmed COVID-19, follow the steps below to monitor your health and avoid spreading the disease to others if you get sick. What should I do if I am in close contact with someone with COVID-19 but am not sick? What is Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)? COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by a new virus called SARS-CoV-2. The most common symptoms of the disease are fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Most people with COVID19 will have mild disease but some people will get sicker and may need to be hospitalized. You should monitor your health for fever, cough and shortness of breath during the 14 days after the last day you were in close contact with the sick person with COVID-19. You should not go to work or school and should avoid public places for 14 days. What should I do if I am in close contact with someone with COVID-19 and get sick? How do I know if I was exposed? You generally need to be in close contact with a sick person to get infected. Close contact includes: • Living in the same household as a sick person with COVID-19, • Caring for a sick person with COVID-19 • Being within 6 feet of a sick person with COVID-19 for about 10 minutes, OR • Being in direct contact with secretions from a sick person with COVID-19 (e.g., being coughed on, kissing, sharing utensils, etc.). If you have not been in close contact with a sick person with COVID-19, you are considered to be at low risk for infection. You can continue to go to work and school but should monitor your health for 14 days and stay away from others if you get sick. Prepared by Urban Indian Health Institute, a division of Seattle Indian Health Board If you get sick with fever, cough or shortness of breath (even if your symptoms are very mild), you should stay at home and away from other people. If you have any of the following conditions that may increase your risk for a serious infection—age 60 years or over, are pregnant, or have medical conditions—contact your physician’s office and tell them that you were exposed to someone with COVID-19. They may want to monitor your health more closely or test you for COVID-19. If you do not have a high-risk condition but want medical advice, you can call your healthcare provider and tell them that you were exposed to someone with COVID-19. Your healthcare provider can help you decide if you need to be evaluated in person. There are currently no medications to treat COVID-19. If you have a medical emergency and need to call 911, notify the dispatch personnel that you may have been exposed to COVID-19. If possible, put on a facemask before emergency medical services arrive or immediately after they arrive. Make sure you get the next issue! Issues come back to us not being delivered... make sure your address is correct! Don’t miss a minute of tribal news and information! Anyone needing to be on the mailing list Please Call the AST enrollment or email us at newsletter@astribe.com AST MEDIA 405.598.1279 Tribal News Cut Your Risk In Half August 2020 Happy 61st Anniversary to Jerry and Barbara Little Axe We Love You! Tina, Rena, Nadine, CJ and Kayla Anniversary Date 8/11/1956 www. astribe.com FREE! Do you have Pre-Diabetes? Are you At Risk For Pre-Diabetes? WELLNESS WARRIORS STARTING AUGUST 2020 Pre-diabetes means your blood glucose (sugar) is higher than normal, but not yet diabetes. Diabetes is a serious disease which can cause heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, or loss of toes, feet or legs. The good new is… Type 2 diabetes can be delayed or prevented in people with pre-diabetes through lifestyle programs. Come be a part of this awesome program that has been proven to prevent diabetes! This program gives you:  Free weight loss coaching from certified Lifestyle Coaches to guide and support you  Help with being more physically active and managing stress  Tools for healthy eating, free cooking demos  Free Fit-Bit for participation and attendance  Free scale for home weighing  Virtual group meetings weekly via ZOOM  Supportive materials provided, as needed. Do you qualify for this program?       18 years of age or older BMI of 25 or greater A1C range: 5.7%-6.4% Previous diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Fasting labs greater than 100 mg/dl Random lab greater than 130 mg/dl For more information or to put your name on the list contact: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Diabetes and Wellness Program 1800 2026 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Lisa Harrington MS, RDN/LD Certified DPP Lifestyle Coach 405-701-7977 E-mail: lharrington@astribe.com The Absentee Shawnee Tribe has partnered with United For Oklahoma to educate Oklahomans on the critical role the tribes play in our state’s future. These are the facts every Oklahoman must know. Watch the videos and stay informed at: UnitedForOklahoma.com TRIBAL OPIOID RESPONSE GRANT/PUBLIC HEALTH PRESENTS INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DRIVE-THRU EVENTS: WHEN: AUGUST 31,2020 WHERE: Little Axe Health Center Circle Drive TIME: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM AND WHEN: AUGUST 17,2020 WHERE: Horse Shoe Bend TIME: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM PLEASE STAY IN VEHICLES Opioid educational material, medical lock boxes, and disposable medication bags will be distributed. For more information please call Crystal Springer at cspringer@astribe.com or 405-561-7833. 7 8 Tribal News August 2020 www. astribe.com Happy Birthday to the August AST Members Aguinaga, Joanna Stevens Alaee, Deena Shabnam Alford, Brandon Wayne Alford, Donald John Alford, Dylan James Alford, Janene Flora Allen, Zachary Jerald Almanza, Favian Dae Almanza, Lucy Jeslene Altman, Colson Charles Anderson, Dakiah Ali Anderson, Jared Russell Armenta, Aumarie Ann Jade Atwara, Hawana Rain Atwara, Rae Lynn Balch, Tasha Jamie Renee Ballard, James Wesley Barbosa Jr., Francisco Lazaro Barbosa, Natalie Cadence Barnes, Alvina Lynn Barnes, Jonna Kay Barriga, Calib Jay Barriga, Dana Michelle Barriga, Joshua Deen Beachem, Lois Marie Bella-Heim, Katherine Ann Benish, Hailey Grace Berry, Michael Wayne Billie, Gabriel Lamont Blackbear, Kyler Jesse Blancett, Tina Marie Blanchard, Caileah Ann Blanchard, Carson Eugene Blanchard, Christopher Ray Blanchard, Henry Benjamin Blanchard, Jackson Jonathan Blanchard, Jessica Marie Blanchard, Kaylee Dawn Blanchard, Kenneth Blanchard, Leadra Danae Blanchard, Luann Delores Blanchard, Ruth Evelyn Blanchard, Sandra Lynn Blanchard, Stacie Faye Blocker, Steven DeWayne Blood, Jeffery Lee Bond, James Phillip Boston, Sheila Marie Boston, Sheldon Shannon Bosworth, Donna Sue White Box-Kessler, James Steven Bradshaw, Karsyn Marie Brady, Crystal Sue Bread, Eli Emery Michael Bread, Kiley Madison Mchael Breeding, Taylor Mae Britt, Nathan Scott Brocksmith, Nicole Leeann Brokeshoulder, Riley Ann Brokeshoulder-Drags Wolf, Whirlwind Brooks, Rosalind Janelle Brophy, Conri Kaleido Brown, Teresa Brown, Tracy Lynn Buckheart, Phillip Paul Burggraf, Kyra Joanee Joann Byers, Dallas Landry Camp, Sarney Cardwell, Wyatt David Cargo, Elijah Lee Carlson, Adrianno McBride Carter, Rosa Lee Casteel, Serenity Rai Chambers, Diana Lynn Chisholm, Anita Sue Citty, Daniel Keith Citty, Rachel Danece Ciulla, Kayla Rena Clark, Autumn Marie Clark, Jonathon Jacob Clinesmith, Jamie Lenea Cody, Kristen Renee Conley, Nicole Lynn Cope, Vincent Michael Copeland, Matthew Kyle Cottrell, Lindsay Russell Crowley, Aleycia Nicole Crowley, Isabel Deanne Crowley, Parris Rae Cruz, Briel Lashelle Downey, Sheila Ann Draper, Daria Dawn Durmon, Patrick Duane Elizondo, Adriana Esperanza Elkins, David Preston Ellis, Sydney Jean Elmore, Braden Lee Embery, Lisa Marie England, Randall Blake Felton, Kai Neal Blaze Felton, Wyatt Cooper Finch, Courtny Shea Fish, Canaan Caide Fixico, Angela Rochelle Foreman Sr., Leonard Dewayne Fowler, Sofia Evelyn Frazier, Kendell Terese French, Joseph Lee Frye, Michele Renia Galyon, Joyce Ann Garcia, Gabrielle Rose Garretson, Shawnelle V. Garretson, Zachary Gibson Jr., Roy Gene Gibson, Ethan Leroy Gibson, Morgan Lee Gillmore, Tammy Kay Gilmore, Cynthia Jayden Gonzalez-Freed, Alexia Faith Goodman, Brandon Thomas Gouge, Marissa Janell Granstrom, Brandon Thomas Gray, Dora Estelle Greenfield, David Glenn Griffin, Armani De`jour Griffin, Corrine Sue Hale, Freyalyn Rayne Haney, Carolyn Ann Hanson, Melody Leann Harjo Jr., Victor Ray Harjo, Jason Michael Harjo, Kolbie Lee Harjo, Theresa Michelle Harman, Serenity Leilani Hart, Ashley Nicole Harvey, Jaron Scott Hastings, Michael Dakota Hayes, Ginger Leanne Heatley Jr., Abraham Lee Hendricks, Rachel Anne Powell Hernandez, Alicia Marie Herrera Sr., Ruben Pilar Herrera, Jennifer Marie Herrera, Renee Christine Herrod, Lucas Andrew Hicks, Leila Kay Hill, Scotty Lee Hixon, Amanda Rene` Holderness, John Lennon Hood, Iyon Joseph Weslon Hood, Steven Mark Houston III, Gary Dean Houston, Jacob Lee Huckaby, Richard Allen Huerta-Carrillo, Senia Katalea Irvin III, William Jetson Jackson, Amanda Christine Jackson, Josiah Nicholas Jackson, KeAuntre Darnae Jimerson, Dante Romain Johnson Jr., Robert Anthony Johnson, Carrielynn Melissa Johnson, Christina Michelle Johnson, Crystal Faith Johnson, Darrell Ray Johnson, Desiree Cathonel Johnson, Diana Kay Johnson, Nicholas Ray Johnson, Robin Johnson, Ronnie Gene Johnson-Banks, Airen Nicole Johnson-Stephenson, Bryon Darius Johnson-Stephenson, Marissa Kaitlynn Dees, Travis William David Joiner, Jocelyn Renee` Jordan, Betty Jean Josytewa, Daniel Dakota Kaseca, Lynnlei Renee Kastl, Richard Dean Keith, Jaime Lee Kennedy, Rebecca Lea Kennedy, Willie James Kernell, Noah Lee Kilmer Sr., Gregory Keith Kinnamon, Alisha Dawn Kinnamon, Dustin James Kirby, William Anthony Koster, Keeleigh Jenifer Dodds, Clayton Robert Dominguez, Valerie Rose Larney Jr., Nathaniel Roy Larney, Santana LaRay Cruz-Larney, Famela Guadalupe Curtis, Kenda Janae Davis, Barbara Ann Davis, Darrol Everett Dawsey, Vera Mae Deere, Montana Christian Alex Delodge, Cheyenne MacHelle Lamb, Weston Bobby Clayton Charley Larney, Tava Dionne Latham Sloan, Stone Tecumseh Lee, Christopher Ashton Leedom, Daniel Clayton Liles, Tammy Gayle Little Axe, Angela Renae Little Axe, Barbara J Little Axe, Chastity Lynn Little Axe, Jamison Sloan Little Axe, Kimberly Jolene Little Axe, Mikah Dean Little Axe, Panther Sky Little Charley, Eldon Little Charley, Tyera Nicole Little Jim, James Allen Little Jim, Lorene Little Axe Little, Earl Lynn Littlebear, David Allen Littlebear, Patrick Dale Littlecreek, Cameron Joseph Littlecreek, Richard Lloyd Littlehead, Montana Dane Locke, Ericalee Dawn Logan, Kathleen June Longden, Marilyn Sue Longhorn, Gabriel Allen Longhorn, Keith Warren Longhorn, Patience Bruce Longman, Kirstain Page Lossie, Amy Laverne Lovins, Jo Ann Lowe, Trenton James MacK, Devin Lee MacK, Kylan Cole MacK, Trenden Derrick Lee Mann, Cecil Ray Mann, McCann Allen Mann, Michael Ray Mann, Stacy Diane Marquez II, Felipe Herrera Marquez III, Felipe Herrera Marshall, Briana Michelle Marshall, Laura Lee Martinez Jr., Jose Martin Martinez, Goodchief Justice Martinez, Tecumseh Joaquin Masquas, Zariyah Jade Masquat, Cheryl Ann Masquat, Lindsay Marie Maxwell, Darrell Wayne McBride, Caroline Sue McBride, Michael Andrew McPherson, Elana Rose McPherson, Joshua Alan Megehee, Hunter Buck Megyesi, Kevin Charles Miller, Stacy Elaine Miller, Tommy Dean Minesinger, Kenneth Scott Moody, Megan Marie Moore, Brian Keith Moore, Christian Glenn Morris, Nikolai William Morton, Rylee Raynell Mossbacher, Myles Anthony Myers, Jerri Annette Neese, Krystal Ann Nelson, Korey James Neugent, Lailani Legacy Evawn Neugent, Victoria Ann Louise Neugent, Zaleah Vee Novick, Roman Christopher Alan Olivas, Lily Tiger Ortiz, Syla Loumae Owens, Alisha Janae Panther, Jessalynn Rae Ann Parsons, Trysten Nathaniel Lee Peetoom, Stephanie Dawn Perkins, Troy Dylan Presson, Elizabeth Ann Puckitt, Ryan Paul Ramirez, Angel Renee Ramirez, Librado Bryan Ramirez, Sirene Angel Ramsey, Tycilla Renee Rapp, Michelle Lauren Rich, Sonia Elaine Rickard, Keely Danielle Ridenour, Lesley Paige Robison, Noah Alan Rodas, Owen Benjamin Rojas Jr., Antonio Rolette, David Wayne Roller, David Lee Roller, Susan Margaret Ross, James Edward Ross, Randall Lee Rudloff, Derek Chace Runsabove, Brock Allen Ryan, Cullen Patrick Sallee, Melanie Rachele Sampson, Ayden Lee Sampson, Layla Ann Sanchez, Janna Lee Anne Sanchez, Luisa Raquel Sanchez, Steven Mercedes Sanchez, Trevor Schwarz, Shawn Sigmund Scraper, Margaret Alice Serena, Shawn Lee Sevier, Jackson Kyle Shawnee, Jaylee Anne Shawnee, Lyndell Grant Shawnee, Lynessa Gail Shawnee, Sabian Cole Sinks, Daniel Ray Sloan, Taya Adalysa Marie Sloat Falcone, Lorraine Gail Sloat, Brett Marshall Sloat, Christopher Douglas Smith, Saydi Leigh Snake, Amber LaRae Spoon Jr., Steven Paul Spoon, Alexis Cheyenne Spoon, Alyssia Shylarae Spybuck, Thomas Matthew Squire Sr., Kenneth Dale Squire, Suzetta Ann Starr, Ashley Ann Starr, Esella Mia Starr, Jamie Dawn Still, Jessica Ann Stoliby, Allen Monroe Strain, Susan Elaine Stricklin, Olivia Sayson Sullivan Jr., Thomas Lee Susko, Kelly Anne Swenson, Londyn Alayne Swenson, Owyn Cruz Switch, Cara Cameron Switch, Melpherd Dewayne Tallchief, Sierra Marie Thompson, DeKaylie Talara Thorpe, Keaston James Guthrie Thorpe, Kyra Nicole Tiger Jr., Leonard Gene Tiger Yanez, Karen Amor Tiger, Cierra Alayne Tiger, Linda Kay Tiger, Mary Louise Tiller, Presley Renee Tolbert, Jayvaughn Charles Trennepohl, Catherine Lynn Tucker, Wessie Carmen Tucker, Xavier Mega Tullius, Ashley Nicole Turner, Aryana Janaye Tyner, Roy-Al Ray Vaughn, Sandra Kay Velez, Carol Ann Villalobos, Enrique Ivan Wahpekeche, Joaquin Noah Wakley, Brianna Morgan Warrior Jr., Manuel Anthony Warrior, Isaac Necon Warrior, Lydia Annelise Warrior, Samuel Adrian Watson Sr., Gregory Doyle Welty, Jennifer Lee Wenholm, Tyson Riley West, Randall Aaron White, Darrel Lee White, Michael Brooks Whitten, Mikayla Ruth Ann Corine Whitten, Tina Louise Williams Jr, Robert Williams, Charlotte Virginia Williams, Deana Michelle Williams, Derrick Heath Williams, Kaysa Lyn Williams, Linda Lee Williamson, Jeanie Wilson, Anthony Eugene Wilson, Asa Lynch Wilson, Cheyenne Michelle Wilson, Debra Ann Wilson, Deja Lea Wilson, Espernsi Wilson, Mya Rose Wilson, Sarah Madisen Jane Wilson, Terry Blaine Wilson, Tiffany Michele Winrow, Myia Lashea Wolfe Jr., Zachary Paul Wolfe, Christian Wayne Woods, Kaitlin Marie Woodward, Anthony Emmett Woodward, Blake Anthony Yates, Trevor Todd Thomas Tribal News August 2020 Title VI UPDATE www. astribe.com SOUP, VIENNA SAUSAGES OR LASAGNA, BEANS N WEENEE, CHILI, CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS, RAVIOLI OR CORN BEEF HASH, LASAGNA, POTATO & HAM, RAVIOLI, CHICKEN & RICE - IT ALSO HAS JUICE BOXES AND SNACKS AND DRY MILK. AUGUST!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!!! KEEP OUR SCHOOL KIDS SAFE!! REMIND THEM TO WASH THEIR HANDS, WEAR THERE MASKS, USE HAND SANITZER AND EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE HAPPY TO SEE THERE FRIENDS NO HUGS!!! WE WILL CONTINUE DOING THE MONDAY DRIVE THOURGHS AND HOMEBOUND DELIVERY ON MONDAYS ALSO- UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE WE HOPE EVERYONE IS KEEPING SAFE. WEAR YOUR MASK IF YOU HAVE TO GET OUT, WASH YOUR HANDS, AND USE YOUR HAND SANITZER. ANY CONCERNS OR COMMENTS YOU CAN CALL US AT 405-275-4030 EXT 6227 OR EMAIL ME AT dowings@astribe.com WE KNOW YOU GET TIRED OF THE FROZEN MEALS – WE ALSO OFFER SHELF STABLE MEALS: IT’S A FIVE DAY MEAL BOX THAT CONSIST OF CHILI, BEEF VEG SOUP, TOMATO NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!! CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030 EXT 6227 or 6270 OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS Monday 2020 11AM TO 1PM 9AM TO 11AM Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 1 2 4 3 9 10 Mashed Pot/Gravy Sandwich Peas n Carrots Steak Fries Mixed Fruit 11 BBQ Chicken 16 17 5 6 Philly Steak Salisbury Steak Apricots Baked Potato Ham, chez, onions Broc. N chez Pudding 12 Cold Cut Sandwich Veggies LTOP Bread Mac. Salad Peaches Fluff 18 Turkey Steak Fingers Broccoli Crisp 19 Tamale Dressing/Gravy Southwest Salad* Salsa Green Beans M. Oranges 23 24 25 Hot Dog Pork & Beans Chips 30 31 Chicken Fry Steak Mashed Pot/Gravy Brussel Sprouts Fruit Cocktail 13 Mashed Pot Gravy Refried Beans 9 20 7 8 Chef Salad Scrambled Eggs w/ chicken Sausage Gravy eggs, chez Biscuit Crackers/Pears 14 Fruit 15 Wieners & Kraut Ham Cauliflower Boiled Egg Bread Toast Applesauce 21 Fruit 22 Beef Tips Chicken Salad Scrambled Eggs & Noodles Sandwich Sausage Gravy Veggies LTOP Biscuit Peaches Cucumber Salad Fruit 26 27 Fruit 28 29 Egg Roll Beans w Ham Goulash Oatmeal Stir Fry Veggies Steak fries Squash Sausage Patties Rice Onions Bread Blueberries Pineapples Cookie Pears 10 Tribal News August 2020 www. astribe.com Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Child Care Development Fund Programs 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, Ok. 74801 (405)432.8411 FAX: (405)878-0156 AST Newsletter- Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Programs August 2020 We hope you and your family are doing well. Due to this unprecedented national health emergency we have been doing what we can to keep the CCDF grant in compliance and learning about what we can do to assist families in this pandemic. We are still accepting applications for AST Child Care Assistance if you need child care assistance and would like to apply. The application is on the AST website under Services/Child Care. We offer assistance to any Native child with a CDIB who live in our service area of Cleveland, McClain, Oklahoma and Pottawatomie Counties. The parents or guardians must meet certain income guidelines but we would encourage anyone to apply. We can also offer services for families who are unemployed with a three (3) month job search eligibility period. The families can choose any OKDHS Licensed Child Care Provider that is convenient for them. We also offer a Relative Home Provider care type where a relative who lives in a separate residence can care for an eligible child. RHPs will be approved and tribally licensed based on their application, passing a background check and home inspections. RHPs will have to meet certain guidelines and follow tribal standards for care including child to provider ratios. RHPs will also be subject to monitoring visits and best practices through AST Licensing and Monitoring guidelines. We will have the application and guidelines on the AST Website under the Services/Childcare page. Applicants who wish to utilize the RHP will need to be eligible for AST Child Care prior to RHP approval. Please contact me or LaNora Buswell, CCDF Specialist, if you have any questions. The opening of the After School Program has not been determined as of this date. We hope to have the program back open with different options in place to go along with what the schools are doing. We will post more information as we know the details. Our goals through the CCDF grant, Building Blocks enterprise and the After School Programs is to provide quality child care to Native and non-native children in our communities. We do this by our innovative ideas on curriculum and staying abreast of all training and requirements to maintain higher levels of care. We strive to be the best and be better than the best every day. If you are interested in any of these programs or have any questions please feel free to contact me or LaNora Buswell at the number above or by email, astchildcare@astribe.com. Ni yi wa! (Thank you) Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Building Blocks C.D.C. 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK, 74801 (405)878-0633 FAX: 405)878-0156 Building Blocks has been back open since June 15 for our enrolled children of our AST Employees. We currently have 17 children on our enrollment and 18 employees. Since we have been back we have painted all of our rooms. The teachers enjoyed painting their classrooms with the colors they picked and then redecorating them. It looks really nice in the building with the new paint. Also, while we were out our new Air Conditioning units were finished been installed. Just in time for the temperatures outside to heat up, we have cool air inside. We are so excited to be open and being able to serve our AST employee’s children. We are waiting for COVID-19 to get better with fewer cases out there so that we can welcome back our other enrolled children. Right now that date is still unknown! If you are interested in putting your child on our waiting less, please call us and we will email you a waiting list application. We hope that everyone is doing well and taking care of yourselves and your children in these uncertain times. Be Safe, Building Blocks II Employees! Here is our two year old room in Building Blocks II with the new paint and decorations. We also painted the Big Room and rearranged it. August 2020 Tribal News Sherman L. Tiger July 2, 1965 ~ July 21, 2020 Sherman L. Tiger, 55, lifelong resident of Little Axe, Oklahoma passed from this life Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in Norman. He was born July 2, 1965 to Henry and Dorothy (Kaseca) Tiger in Lawton, Oklahoma. Sherman was raised in the Little Axe area and graduated with the class of 1983 from Noble High School. He earned his associate degree from Haskell Indian Nations University. He worked as a press printer for many years and was currently employed with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe as the media coordinator. Sherman was a proud member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. He loved going to stomp dances, flea markets, auctions; and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Dorothy Tiger; 2 sisters, Nora Tiger and Ruby DeLodge; and 1 brother, Henry Tiger, Jr. Survivors include his 3 daughters, Susan Tiger of Norman, OK, Alisha Tiger of Wanette, OK and Stormy and Luis Dominguez of Midwest City, OK; 3 sons, Terrance Tiger, Joseph Tiger and James Tiger, all of Norman, OK; 12 grandchildren; 1 sister, Frances Blanchard; 2 brothers, Raymond Tiger and Eugene Strickland; and numerous extended family and friends. www. astribe.com Looking for Foster Parents “SHARE YOUR HEART, SHARE YOUR HOME” AST ICW is looking for those who have a loving heart to become foster parents. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent please contact AST ICW at 405-395-4490 The Tiger family would like to say Ne yi wa for all the contributions for our Dad, Sherman. He always helped our AST people. We would also like to say a special Ne yi wa to the following; Glenn Mann and Family Absentee Shawnee Tribe AST Maintenance Kevin Williams Entire Little Axe Community White Turkey Band Thunderbird Casino AST Representative Alicia Miller AST Lt. Gov. Ken Blanchard & Assistant Diane Ponkilla AST Secretary Ezra DeLodge In uncertain times unexpected changes may occur for the safety and wellness of our patients. Here are ways to find out about our closures and updates: • Check our website asthealth.org • https://www.astribe.com/office-emergency-management (register for “AST Emergency Alert and Critical Information Program”) • Following us on Facebook “Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System” & “Absentee Shawnee Tribe” • Call registration to ensure your phone number is up to date in our system & request you are enabled for text alerts • Calling ahead to the facility: Little Axe- 405.447.0300, Shawnee-405.878.5850, & PlusCare-405.447.0477 • Current patients can sign up for the Healow app to check their appointment statuses and receive notifications (use practice code: JEDEBD, if you need assistance call patient registration) o SEE HEALOW INFORMATION ADDEd 11 12 Tribal News August 2020 www. astribe.com As of 02-25-2020, the EC made a decision to extend the deadline until 01-Nov-2021 for the adult gift cards from 2019. A VERIFIABLE COPY OF CDIB CARD MUST BE ATTACHED FOR EACH MEMBER FOR MINORS: A COPY OF LEGAL CUSTODY/GUARDIANSHIP PAPERS (IF APPLICABLE) *** ALL TRIBAL MEMBERS MUST HAVE A COMPLETED APPLICATION*** ADULT Please contact the AST Finance department for more details. (405) 275-4030 Bralynn Barnes or email at bbarnes@astribe.com MINOR ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA GENERAL WELFARE RELIEF FUND APPLICATION The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has declared that a General Welfare Emergency does exist due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. All Adult tribal members who are eighteen (18), on or before June 1, 2020, will be eligible for $3000.00. All enrolled children, 17 and younger, on or before June 1, 2020 will be eligible for $1500.00 through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funding. All tribal members must meet one or more of the following conditions as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic: (Please check all that apply)  Need of Medical Supplies and/or Equipment  Financial or Economic needs  COVID-19 symptoms resulting in quarantine or social distancing  Furlough from Employment  Considered High risk due to medical health and/or age  Need of Food items  Termination of Employment, or inability to gain employment  Daycare, School, or any Educational Institute Closure  Difficulty in making rental payments, mortgage payments, and utility payments. (INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED) I hereby certify that I have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including but not limited to the list above. Name: ____________________________________ Enrollment #: __________________ If you have a birthday or an anniversary to submit for next month’s newsletter, you may email to newsletter@astribe.com SEPTEMBER 2020 AST Health System will be closed on the following dates: _______________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, SEPT. 4, 2020 (AST Day Observed) ______________________________________________________________________________ ALL AST HEALTH FACILITIES CLOSED Except PlusCare Clinic open at 9 AM, last patient accepted at 4:30pm & LAC Pharmacy open at 9 AM- 5 PM Signature: __________________________________ Date: _________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________________________________ ALL DISBURSEMENTS WILL BE HANDLED ACCORDINGLY AND IN A TIMELY MANNER. ***DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE*** Date Received: Enrollment Verified: Finance Verified: Family Name: Amount Paid: # of Children: Date Paid: Verified Child Enrollment: Check #: PlusCare, Shawnee Walk-In Clinic & AST Pharmacies will be open normal weekend hours on Sat., Aug. 5th and Sun., Aug. 6th (PlusCare Only) _______________________________________________________ MONDAY, AUG. 7, 2020 (Labor Day Observed) ALL AST HEALTH FACILITIES CLOSED _____________________________________________________ Please call your medication refills in to the pharmacy at least 24 hours in advance prior to our scheduled closing date. Shawnee Pharmacy 405.878.5859 • Little Axe Pharmacy 405.292.9530 In the event of a predicted severe weather forecast, please call ahead for possible health system closure or delay: Little Axe Health Center 405.447.0300 • Shawnee Clinic 405.878.5850 • PlusCare 405.447.0477 Health closures/delays are posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Facebook page “Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System” and on the ASTHS website at www.asthealth.org. --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A91cfce495696da26. Public record. Not legal advice.