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Absentee Shawnee
The
News
March 2013
Inside This Issue...
Pages 2-5
Executive Committee
Reports
Page 7
Financial Consultant
Page 8
HorseShoe Bend
Easter
Egg
Hunt!
Page 10
Fitness Challenge
Vol. 27 No. 15
Saturday, March 23rd, 9 am
Behind Thunderbird Casino
15700 East St. Hwy 9
Pow-Wow Grounds
Norman, OK
CDIB required for all participants.
Prizes and refreshments for attendees, early registration required.
contact Point: L.Longhorn 405.275.4030
Page 13
“Save the Date”
Page 15
Little League
Basketball
Page 16-17
March Birthdays
Page 19
Title VI Menu
Page 21
Foster Care
Page 23
Big Jim Youth
Award Application
Page 25
Kick Butts Day
Page 29
Absentee Ballot
Form
Page 30-31
Candidacy Letters
Dedication Ceremony
Lt. Governor Isaac Gibson and White Turkey Band
Of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Cordially invites you to attend the Dedication of the
Community Tornado Warning System
At the Horseshoe Bend Community Center
46309 Garrett’s Lake Road
Hosted by
White Turkey Band
SATURDAY
MARCH 2, 2013
1:00 p.m.
Refreshments
provided
ELECTION DAY IS MARCH 16
BE SURE TO VOTE!!!
Executive Committee
George Blanchard
Governor
Teri Reed
Secretary
Issac Gibson
Lt. Governor
Governor’s
Report
No Governor’s report this month.
Lt. Governor’s
Report
March 2013 February was a short month. We are continuously
busy. Some things may seem very small but they still take time
and they still get done. There is really nothing major to report
this month. The BIA Office of Self Governance is working on the
priorities for 2015. We are asked to place requested increases in
the prioritized categories but then they asked us to reduce other
line items. It is a must that the tribe increases the general fund.
Federal funding is going to get smaller each year. It isn’t so drastic
that it keeps the Tribe from providing services but over a number
of years, it will become a hardship for the Tribe. That’s what makes
me so interested in the cattle operation. It would still be considered
a small operation but the rate of return is unbelievable! With no
more money than the tribe has had to spend and the money that
we made when we went to auction was great. That was a good day.
Hopefully next year will be just as good. The herd doubled in 2012.
If our luck holds out, hopefully it will double in 2013. However, we
still need to focus on other avenues for generating revenue for the
tribe. Gaming is wide spread in Indian Country and becoming more
and more competitive. I don’t think it is the answer for everything.
It sure help this tribe for many years, now the neighboring tribes
are all in the gaming business too. We did to find something like
the cattle industry, or maybe the cattle industry is it for us. Maybe
it will boom and be out main source of income. If we did what we
did with such little effort during the worst drought since the dust
bowl who knows what might happen in perfect conditions. Hope
all of you are well, please call or come by, I always enjoy our visits.
Isaac Gibson
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary’s
Report
Greeting Tribal Members:
The first part of the year is a busy time for us as we prepare and plan
for the year. The departments under my oversight are reviewing their
performance for the past year, and developing new goals. I am excited
about what can be accomplished and look forward to sharing information about their accomplishments with you.
A big part of my job has to do with the safe keeping of assets, information, and data for the tribe. I have oversight of the Management In-
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Kathy Deere
Treasurer
Jeffrey Gibson
Representative
formation System (MIS), Procurement, Enrollment, tribally owned businesses (Smoke Shops and Restaurant), and I function as the backup to
the Treasurer. Some of our goals for the year will be geared towards improved inventory controls, safeguarding enrollment records and data
through better records retention, increasing security of assets, improving service, and increasing revenue.
INVESTMENTS OPPORTUNITIES
Some of you have asked if we seek out investment opportunities
for the tribe. The Executive Committee has investigated many investment opportunities in the past year and we will continue to do so in
2013. Some of these are ones that we seek out, others are brought to us
by outside businesses or our own economic development group (ASEDA
Inc.). Viable investment opportunities seem to be few and far between.
We expend a good deal of effort and energy investigating offers and
deals that are presented to us on a monthly basis (1-2 a month), but few
of them actually pan out in the end. As a tribe, we tend to be cautious
with investments/money. We need to continue in this mode until our
financial resources are more fluid. This will happen as we repay our long
term debt. In the meantime, we will continue to explore investment
opportunities and will take advantage of any that make sense for our
tribe.
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE UPDATE
Silvercliff Construction is completing the final touches to the Harrah
Smoke Shop building. The new building will include a 1200 square foot
Smoke Shop with a drive through window and a 1200 square foot lease
space. We are working with the Harrah Chamber of Commerce and
other city officials to find a tenant for the lease space. The Smoke Shop
has been operating out of a portable building for the past year. Sales are
projected to increase by 30% once we are in full operation in the new
building. The grand opening is tentatively scheduled for mid-March.
Country Kitchen Restaurant recently partnered with Sysco’s Business Consulting group to analyze sales performance of current menu
options. The review included a review of food quality and a profitability analysis of all items on the menu. Pricing adjustments were made
to move closer, and in some cases lower, than similar competitors in
our region. The analysis also resulted in us dropping some menu items
that were not selling as expected. A visit was made to Sysco’s Culinary
Test Kitchen where some new products were tested for inclusion to the
menu. We plan to feature these items as daily specials until their market appeal is determined.
BIG JIM YOUTH AWARDS
This award is for AST High School Seniors nationwide and will be
presented in May of this year by the Education Department. The awards
include Academic and Athlete of the Year for both male and female (4
awards total with each award a $1,000 scholarship). The purpose of the
award is to recognize outstanding performance and to encourage higher education for our tribal youth. The application form can be found in
this newsletter or the website www.astribe.com. Applications need to
be received by the March 31, 2013 to qualify. I want to encourage all high
school seniors to apply. The judges for the award will be an unbiased and
independent group of non-AST members who are knowledgeable in the
fields of education and athletics. It was a great honor and very reward-
ing to be a part of the support team last year, and I’m looking forward
to working with this group again.
PHONE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT
In 2011 we were getting a lot of complaints that if the receptionist was
on another call or on break, callers had no options for getting through
to other departments within the tribe. Callers had to call back numerous times to complete their business. We installed a voice prompt system to help with this and the complaints subsided some. The issue of
getting through our telephone system was recently brought up again
by a few tribal members and we are going to take another look at the
current system to see if we can make other improvements. The complaints were in regards to the employee directory, callers not knowing
the extension number for our service departments, and not enough
calls being answered by employees. We have several employees who
handle calls for us and they all work to handle calls efficiently and effectively. They are interested in doing a good
job for you. We have gathered a small group of employees to work on
this and hope to make more improvements soon.
If you are experiencing problems reaching employees/departments,
it would be most helpful if you could report the problem to us so we
can investigate. It is always more helpful to receive information about
a problem as soon as possible instead of reporting it weeks/months after the fact. Problems can be reported to the receptionist on our main
number 405-275- 4030. Or, you may report them to any AST employee, or
directly to Becky Prewett on 405-317-5668 or by email on beckyp@astribe.
com. Your help is appreciated.
CASINO UPDATE
The promotion for March will include another vehicle giveaway.
This has been well received by the public in the past and we expect this
promotion to generate a lot of excitement for our patrons. Tribal members automatically qualify for Platinum Match Play and receive $10 in
free play each week.
Thunderbird Entertainment Center started 2013 off very strong.
For January and February TEC is projecting transfers to the Tribe to
increase over 40% which translates to over $150,000 more to the Tribe
than in 2012. TEC has been able to accomplish this by increasing revenue
over 10%, and at the same time reducing total expenses by over 12%.
HEALTH CARE
In 2010, President Obama signed into law The Affordable Care Act
(ACA) which increases health care opportunities for Native Americans.
Many parts of the Act will come into play for us in 2014 with Medicaid
expansion (more people will qualify for Medicaid) and Health Care Exchanges (More insurance choices at lower cost). It will be important that
we determine how the upcoming changes will affect us so that we can
plan for the best way to serve our tribal members. If we are able to get
more tribal members insured through the provisions of ACA, we will be
able to bill for more visits to our health clinics, which will allow us to allocate more money for other health related services including Contract
Health. Another option for stretching our health care dollars is to keep
our tribal members healthy. Activities and events, such as health fairs
and fitness challenges, are held to promote improved health. Our health
clinics did a fine job in presenting these types of programs to you in the
past and they plan to continue them in 2014.
TOBACCO COMPACT
As previously reported, most of the tribes in Oklahoma have Tobacco Compacts that are expiring in June of this year. Because of this, many
tribes feel the need to join forces and to resurrect a regional coalition
of tribes to tackle issues that are important to all of us. The United Indians of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas (UNIOKT) is being formed to fill
this need. This group has had several organizational meetings and I
have been able to attend most of them. The last meeting focused more
on getting the group organized and adopting a constitution. The next
meeting on March 18th will focus more on a joint or united approach to
Tobacco Compact negotiations with the State of Oklahoma.
GENERAL ELECTION
The next general election will be on Saturday, March 16, 2013. I encourage you to get out and exercise your right to vote.
If you have any issues or concerns that you would like addressed in
the newsletter, please let me know.
Teri Reed
Tribal Secretary
teri@astribe.com
405-275-4030 Ext 104
Treasurer’s
Report
Greetings TRIBAL MEMBERS,
March is here and the winds will be blowing so hang on to your hat,
hair, and whatever else! It is that time of year for Elections and this time
you will be going to the polls for Governor and Secretary. Remember to
vote on March 16, for the candidate of your choice!
• Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, March 23rd, 10 am, behind
Thunderbird Casino, Pow-Wow Grounds, Norman, OK.
• 2012 Annual Audit has begun for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. Finance
department has begun gathering requested sampling data to conduct
the audit. It usually takes about three-four months to complete the
audit. • AST Health Board Authority and LSWN Board Meeting, held
every third Tuesday, Little Axe Health Facility, Little Axe, OK. Serves as
Ad Hoc non-voting member. Monthly reports of Executive Director,
Department/Program Directors, financial, and activities of health
facility are presented. We would like to extend to the Health Board
members appreciation and thank you for serving on the Health Board.
The Board consists of Troy Little Axe, Chairman, Greg Terrell, Secretary,
Lisa Johnson-Billy, member, Nathan Boren, member, and have vacancies
for two more board members. Two names have been recommended by
the board for the next RECM meeting and I will update with the names
in next month’s newsletter.
• Monthly Program/Departmental Directors meeting. Each director
comes every third Monday and gives a monthly update on their
program/department. We, as the Executive Committee, appreciate
these departments who take the time to come and give us an update
every month and prepare monthly written reports. We understand
they may have circumstances occur that prevent them from coming to
the monthly meetings. THANK YOU!
• Elders’ Monthly meeting are held every third Saturday, either at AST
Resource Center or Title VI Bldg, 10 am. If you are 55 years and older,
please come join us for fellowship, food, and fun times together. Fund
raisers, outings, and cultural activities are planned monthly. The Elders
invited the candidates to come and talk about their platform (policies
and promises if elected).
• Thunderbird Casino Monthly financial meeting with General Manager,
Dillon Byrd. Controller, myself, and/or other Executive Committee
Member, who were available, to go over the monthly financials.
• Constitutional Revision committee. If you are interested in joining the
constitution revision committee, call Eddie Brokeshoulder, 275-4030
X148, for the date and time of next meeting.
• Attended the United Indian Nations in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas
(UINOKT), meeting at the Comanche Tribal Complex, Lawton, OK.
This group has been around since late 1996 and their purpose is to
promote unity among the tribes in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas.
Former Governors of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe have been involved
with this group and now UINOKT are trying to reorganize and reunite
again. UINOKT Constitution and By-laws Preamble states, “to better
community relations and stronger, productive communication with
each other and to safeguard and protect the Sovereign rights, privileges
and interests of all Indian nations; to improve the educational, economic
and political status of the tribal governments; to promote the common
welfare through united efforts; and to bring the tribal governments into
a more cooperative relationship and unity of position on issues that
affect all Indian governments.” UINOKT has amended and passed their
constitution and By-laws. Annual Convention will be held September
20, 2013, time and place TBD. Goals are to have a website, press release,
and lobbying efforts of all tribes in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas. Next
meeting March 18, 2013, 1pm, OKC.
• Dedication of the Community Tornado Warning System, Horseshoe
Bend Community Center, 26309 Garrett’s Lake Road, Shawnee, Saturday,
March 2, 2013, 1pm., hosted by the White Turkey Band.
• Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI) 2013 Native
American CDFI Assistance (NACA) Grant submission of application
to U.S. Department of Treasury for the purpose of receiving grant
funding for three (3) years in the amount of $150,000 per year. If funded,
AST will have program that will enhance our tribal community, assist
tribal members in starting own business, improving credit scores and
provide a deterrent to payday lending through financial literacy for
all age groups. Hope to receive this exciting program for the Absentee
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Shawnee Tribe.
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Congratulations to Ashley Brokeshoulder, so proud of her
accomplishments as a pitcher on the Texas Tech University Softball
team.
The Finance Department employees and Controller, Belinda Collins, are
deserving recognition as they daily continue the never ending processes
for the financial side of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. Without their
tireless dedication and commitment we could not keep the financial
transactions processes flowing!
My appreciation to the Financial Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder,
who continues to assist me with numerous projects, attend meetings
where I cannot attend, and consulting decisions in the office of Treasurer!
Also, sincere appreciation and thanks to Arlene Herrera who serves as
Administrative Assistant to me and Enrollment. We appreciate all your
phone calls, emails, and visits. May God continue to bless you and yours!
See below articles from Finance Department, and Financial Consultant,
Eddie Brokeshoulder.
Respectfully yours, Kathy Deere, Tribal Treasurer
“The idea of an election is much more interesting to me than the
election itself…The act of voting is in itself the defining moment.”
-Jeff Melvoin
Representative’s
Report
Greetings Tribal Members,
I hope this month brings each of you happiness and good health.
Seems like we are just flying into this year and things in the office have
been busy and eventful as usual. I hope everyone is enjoying this warm
and chilly Oklahoma weather, I’m looking forward to more warm days.
Be sure to encourage your children to follow their dreams and to stay
in school. Education is great to have and continue to stay active and
healthy. Go outside and play basketball, baseball or any sport for that
matter and enjoy the little things with your loved ones.
I have enjoyed the visits I have received from the Tribal Members
this past month, I appreciate the concerns. I am always happy to hear
from ya’ll so if you have any issues or concerns that you would like to
visit with me about please feel free to call, email or stop by my office
and I will be more than happy to visit with you. I would like to take a
moment to say Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all the tribal
members celebrating this month. My condolences go out to the tribal
members that may have lost loved ones these past months. Remember
to always tell your family and close friends how much they mean to you
as you never know when we might lose them.
The Building Blocks day care in Shawnee recently expanded their
storage capacity for the children’s seasonal items which is located in the
Building Blocks playground area. The kids are learning so much from
their teachers and we appreciate everything the director and the staff
of Building Blocks are doing to educate our young tribal members and
Native American children. We are looking forward to the new Building
Blocks Day Care which will be located in Little Axe.
The Cattle Operation is going quite well and our cattle herd is growing rapidly. The total number of cows we have now is 61 which include
19 new calves.
Just an update on the Building Blocks project; we have received our
dirt work permit and have begun the process of removing dirt and trees
in that area. We are hoping to receive our building permit from the City
of Norman anytime now and once received we can continue on with
the construction part of the project.
Building Blocks III – Little Axe Site (Located in front of the Little Axe
Health Clinic)
Rick Short, Secretary-Teri Reed, Representative-Jeff Gibson,
Treasurer-Kathy Deere, Assistant to Representative-Bridgette Wilson
Finance Department
March 2013
The Finance office continues our efforts in keeping the day
to day activities flowing effectively and efficiently through
communication between the Finance office and Programs. In
working together, we have found the most time effective and cost
effective processes for transacting business.
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Tribal Members and Native Employees allowing clinic and
pharmacy visits to be claimed on their medical insurance coverage
from private insurance or other coverage is very beneficial to
the Tribe’s health systems. Any cost not paid by your insurance
company will be paid by Tribal health system funds. You will not
be asked to pay a deductable or any charges not covered by your
insurance. Using your coverage allows the health systems to
charge your insurance for the service rather than it being paid
in full from the health system funds. This in turns enhances the
entire program and allows more services to Tribal members. In
addition, any funds paid by the Tribe on claims filed with your
insurance helps to meet your deductibles.
The Tribe’s 2010 and 2011 Audits are “unqualified”; which when
compared to an educational grading scale is an A. We are gearing
up for the 2012 audit coordinating business entities that will roll
up into the tribe’s audit. Auditors are on sight today, February
22, 2013 and will be here again April 2013. The 2013 Indirect Cost
Proposal was submitted to the National Business Center (NBC) on
September 4, 2012. NBC is six months behind due to budget cuts
thus staff cuts. Our rate is up from 17.74% for 2010 to 21.98% for 2011
and our rate for 2012 is 22.35% and is expected to increase for 2013.
We are still in the queue for assignment to a negotiator as of the
date this article and as of this date, we have not been assigned
a negotiator. I checked with NBC and they are working on June
submissions currently.
The finance department continues to complete accounting
by the seventh day of the month and have been since August
2010; for financial reporting for the Health Authority and Li Si Wi
Nwi, Health Inc. boards for Absentee Health Systems, Shawnee
and Little Axe (LSWN) which is possible since the accounting
is completed on schedule every month. The Finance staff has
completed the December reconciliations for financial reporting
for December. It is imperative the accounting staff continue to
stay ahead of all of the accounting so that audits go smoothly, so
that Indirect Cost rates will stay up to date as well. Indirect cost
proposals cannot be submitted without completed audits as the
audit is used to calculate the proposal. There are many processes in
place in your Tribe’s accounting department that ensure we keep
accurate records of transactions. The Tribe’s accounting processes
must be in compliance with GAAP; (Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles) and GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board)
and these rules are updated sometimes annually.
The Tribe currently has compact funds of BIA and I H S, 51
Grants. In addition, the Tribe operates on a General Fund and an
Indirect Cost Fund. The new clinic building payments are current
and have been and projections are that they will continue to be
current going forward.
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 7 (50%) being AST Tribal
Members, 2 non-AST tribal members, and 5 (36%) being non-natives.
This department as always 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
Resolutions
The following are Resolutions passed through January 16, 2013
EXECUTIVE RESOLUTIONS:
E-AS-13-01 01/16/13
Re-appoints Cynthia Carpenter to the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a term of (2) two
years effective January 16, 2013 and expiring January 15, 2015.
E-AS-13-02 01/16/13
Re-appoints Roy Larney to the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a term of (2) two years
effective January 16, 2013 and expiring January 15, 2015.
E-AS-13-03 01/16/13
Re-appoints Edwina Butler-Wolfe for a two (2) year term to the Absentee Shawnee Education Committee, effective January 16,
2013 and expiring January 15, 2015.
E-AS-13-04 01/16/13
Re-appoints Lewis Allen Johnson for a two (2) year term to the Absentee Shawnee Education Committee, effective January 16,
2013 and expiring January 15, 2015.
E-AS-13-05 01/16/13
Authorizes and approves the certification of the Membership Roll of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma as
being accurate and correct. (3831 Members)
FURTHER , that the membership roll contains only the names of those persons who were determined to meet the requirements
of enrollment and therefore, enrolled pursuant to the provisions of the Absentee Shawnee Constitution and By-laws.
E-AS-13-06 01/16/13
Approves and accepts Steven Duane Wallace, Cierra Shawnae Wallace, James Steven Box- Kessler, Michael Frank Ellis, Jr.,
Madelynn Rose Tiger, Hayven Irene Huntington, Shelly Kristin McMillan, Keaston James Guthrie Thorpe, Grace Janette Thorpe,
Colby Richard Mills, Hanna Frances Mills, Lindsey Gayle Mills, Cheveyo Lachaim Kavi Johnson, Nizhoni Naim River Johnson,
Jenifer Lyn Zinn, Justin Ray Coleman, Karli Jessica Bump, Haley Kalyn Bump, Ashley Nicole Johnson and Alexis Lynn Johnson
as enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma as of the date of this resolution.
E-AS-13-07 01/16/13
Grants membership relinquishment of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma to Jose Maria Solis, a minor,
provided he is accepted into the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma.
E-AS-13-08 01/16/13
Grants membership relinquishment of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma to Allan Jesus Solis, a minor,
provided he is accepted into the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma.
E-AS-13-09 01/16/13
Grants membership relinquishment of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma to Adrianna Clavel Solis, a minor,
provided she is accepted into the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma.
E-AS-13-10 01/16/13
Authorizes the negotiation and approval of all geophysical exploration permits for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s undivided
or all 1/1 interests held in trust status by the United States of America on behalf of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma.
E-AS-13-11 01/16/13
Authorizes, adopts, and approves the submission of an application to the Administration of Native Americans Social and
Economic Strategies – SEDS PROGRAM and in connection with such application does resolve and make assurances that all
efforts and documents are in compliance with any and all program requirements.
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ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS
ELECTION DAY IS MARCH 16
You may vote for the candidate of your choice at either the LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER or THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE POLICE
DEPARTMENT on March 16, 2013 between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm. Please be prepared to show your CDIB card or driver’s
license.
If you are unable to vote in person you may request an Emergency Ballot up to March 15, 2013. Consult your Election Ordinance
for the procedures on voting by Emergency Ballot.
Please Remove
BALLOT
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
PRIMARY ELECTION
SATURDAY MARCH 16, 2013
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS: Cast your vote by placing a [X] or []
mark in the box next to the candidate of your choice.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SECRETARY:
Sharon Ponkilla .......................................................[
]
Vera Gibson Dawsey..................................................[
]
Teri Reed…. ..............................................................[
]
DON’T FORGET TO VOTE!!!
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Financial Consultant
Greetings Tribal Members,
Hope you survived the March winds, kept you’re bonnets on and hair in place! As the third quarter of 2013 comes to an end, office of
Treasurer continues to be a good steward to the tribe’s financial resources, ensuring stringent internal controls, sound financial management,
and providing accountability and transparency.
The following activities I have been involved and participated:
2012 ASEDA, INC. Audit: Participated in 2012 ASEDA, INC., audit review with staff members of C.P.A. firm Finley & Cook.
Absentee Shawnee Economic Development Authority, Inc. (ASEDA): Attended March board meeting with the following business
topics and discussions:
Brothers Bottling Company, LLC: Met with representatives of Brothers Bottling Company, a Native American owned water bottling company,
out of El Reno, OK.
Hi Tech Air Solutions: Met with representative of Hi Tech Air Solutions who are on the cutting edge of technology in eliminating Kennel
Cough, upper respiratory infections, Viruses, Bacteria and Odors in facilities.
The Automated Barista: Met with representatives of Perk Dynamics, located in Shawnee, OK. Automated Barista provides bean to cup service
in fresh beans, fresh milk and gourmet powders.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Native CDFI NACA Grant: Its official, Absentee Shawnee Tribe submitted an application to U.S. department of Treasury for the purpose of
receiving funding for three years in the amount of $150,000 per year. If funded, Absentee Shawnee Tribe will have program that will enhance our
tribal community, assist tribal members in starting own business, improving credit scores and provide a deterrent to payday lending through
financial literacy for both middle class and young. So cross your fingers that AST will be funded and bring this exciting program to our tribe.
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Constitution Revision
Committee: Since my last article, our committee has
been picking up steam with encouragement of getting an
opportunity to meet with Suzanne Chaney and Sherry
Lovin of the B.I.A. Anadarko Regional Office and Executive
Committee (E.C.). The constitution revision committee
provided a question and answer session for both groups
on January 31st. Our committee meeting with B.I.A.
representatives provided an insight on Secretarial Elections
as a handout and assistance will be provided for review and
legal interpretation by B.I.A on our revised constitution.
On February 20th, our constitution revision committee
meeting with the Executive Committee (E.C.) was postponed
due to inclement weather. The purpose of this meeting was
to bring the E.C. up-to-date on the progress of our committee.
Our committee continues to seek out volunteer tribal
members who are interested in participating and being a
part of a better tomorrow. Are you an elder or youth willing to
better our tribe, please contact Eddie Brokeshoulder at 405275-4030 x 148 or eddieb@astribe.com?
Please exercise your right to VOTE on ELECTION DAY, March 16, 2013.
In closing, please come by our office, our doors are always
open for your questions, and concerns. Please contact me
Eddie Brokeshoulder, 405-275-4030 x 148 or eddieb@astribe.
com.
Respectfully Submitted,
Eddie Brokeshoulder Financial Consultant
AST CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMITTEE
SEEKING VOLUNTEER TRIBAL MEMBERS
Are you interested in participating and being a
part of a better tomorrow?
Are you an Elder or Youth willing to better the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe, if so please contact:
Eddie Brokeshoulder at 405-275-4030 x 148
or eddieb@astribe.com
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HORSE SHOE BEND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM:
March 2013 News
The students are settling down for second semester, it seems to take them a couple of weeks to have them focus back into
school. Some students are in different classes from the first to the final semester. Tutors have been working diligently teaching
students to add, subtract, multiply, divide fractions. Our younger students are learning to put words into a complete sentence
and also are working very hard in learning the correct sounds of letters of the alphabet. Tutors strongly focus on student needs
where is needed. We have a total of eight Oklahoma Baptist University Students and one college student from Oklahoma City
Community College that travel out to Horse Shoe Bend.
I am working with the MSPI Program which is directed by Jenifer Sloan from the Behavioral Health Programs of the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe. Jenifer has hired a Part-Time Music Instructor, Steve Williams who will be teaching students at Horse Shoe
Bend After School to play a variety of music instruments. Steve is at Horse Shoe Bend every Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. until
5:30 p.m. Students are enjoying the music lessons that is provided for them.
KATIE WILSON
ALIJAH MASQUAS
Katie was selected in her First Grade
Class at North Rock Creek School as
the Achiever of the Month of January.
This is her second year attending the
after school program and is progressing
each day. Katie always has a smile
when entering the center and her
favorite tutor is Johanna Kleinsasser
from O.B.U. Katie is the daughter of
Calvin and Annie Wilson. Her tribal
affiliation is Navajo.
Alijah was named Scholar for the
Month of January. She is in the
Second Grade at North Rock Creek
School and this is her second year
attending Horse Shoe Bend. Alijah
is always ready to work on her homework when coming to the center and
she is a smart young student. Alijah
is the daughter of Phillip Masquas.
She is a Tribal Member of the Sac
and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma.
We have some of our students that
participate in other activities in the
city of Shawnee.
DANIEL CASTANEDA who attends
Karate lessons twice a week.
CHRISTIAN COODY and JORDAN
COODY play in a basketball league
in Shawnee every Saturday came in
Third in their age group. Boys where
coached by their dad Kyle Coody.
I am in the process of planning activities for Spring Break, will be teaming up with the MSPI Program for an eventful week.
•••Easter is March 31, 2013 and we will be planning an Easter Egg Hunt for our students.•••
The new building is coming along cement was poured on February 11, 2013, hoping to move in by the middle of
March 2013. I would like to thank the maintenance department for their work on this project with the cement.
If you have any questions please call, 405 481-0397.
Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Director
Horse Shoe Bend After School Program
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Congrats Devin!
VANITY CAR TAGS FOR SALE
$20.00 EACH
CONTACT
EILEEN PEARCE 227-2036
Dale mid-high student, Devin Voyles was
recently notified that he is now a member
of the Oklahoma JR Honor Society. To be a
member a student must be in the top 10%
of their class.
Devin is the son of David and Danielle
Voyles and great grandson of Stan and
Clara Kaskaske.
Way to go Devin!
Location:
AST Complex Building 1
Date/Time:
First Meeting will be March 2nd at
10:00am and March23rd, we are going
to do a community project. Meetings vary
in length, but usually last at least an
hour.
Participants /Ages: 6th grade to 12th grade. The Youth Council
is open to all students in this grade range.
Transportation:
Parents will be responsible for bringing
and picking up their child.
What is it? :
The Youth Council is a way for students
from the surrounding AST communities
to work together and bring to light things
they need help with in their school. It is
also a way for students to work and learn
how they can create a difference for the
tribe and their own community. We
explore different prevention topics,
volunteer in the community, and also
explore further educational options.
Questions:
For Further questions please contact
Tresha Spoon at 275-4030 ext. 121, or
Blake Goodman at 364-7569.
JOE COOPER FORD
SHAWNEE
Call Ken Edwards
today for your
Next auto purchase
(405) 410-6603
Come join us at the AST Resource Center!!!
Free Tutoring in all subjects!
Snacks!
Games and activities!
Field Trips!
Delinquency Prevention!
Healthy Lifestyles!
And Much More!
OPEN TO ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS
Everything is offered with no charge….Little Axe bus will transport
students to the AST Resource Center on Peebly Road and parents are
responsible for picking students up at 6:00pm.
Duration: Starts September 4th and will run through the school year.
Monday-Thursday, 2:45pm-6:00pm
For more information and sign up please contact Blake
Goodman at (405) 364-7569
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Rules:
1. Participants of the Absentee Shawnee Fitness Challenge are required to have
1 measurement recorded per month (3 per quarter) in order to be ranked.
2. Participants of the Absentee Shawnee Fitness Challenge are required to have
1 measurement recorded per month (3 per quarter) to qualify to win.
3. Participants are required to call and schedule 1 wellness evaluation with the
Absentee Shawnee Wellness Program (Jimmi Norris/Margaret Starkey at 405701-7979) immediately.
*In order to win a prize all participants must complete these requirements.
4. Participants will not be ranked and eligible to win if they lack the required
number of measurements needed for reporting purposes and a wellness
evaluation.
5. Female participants (no categories) will compete against each other in the
Absentee Shawnee Fitness Challenge.
6. Male participants (no categories) will compete against each other in the
Absentee Shawnee Fitness Challenge.
7. All participants with any health condition (ex. high blood pressure, diabetes,
etc.) must provide a doctor’s clearance for exercise before participating in the
2013 Fitness Challenge.
8. Any new participants interested in participating in the 2013 AST Fitness
Challenge after the beginning of the first quarter must obtain the necessary
requirements to participate in the fitness challenge. All new participants must
wait to begin the 2nd quarter of the fitness challenge for a chance to win.
9. Non-employees/non-AST tribal members are not eligible for the 2013 AST
Fitness Challenge.
10. The Absentee Shawnee Fitness Challenge will run for the duration of two
quarterly periods for 2013. (1st quarter - February 25th-May 24th/ 2nd quarter
May 27th – August 3rd)
11. The Resource Center in Little Axe and The Main Building fitness area
(basement) in Shawnee will be the designated measurement areas for the
Absentee Shawnee Fitness Challenge.
12. Each participant is responsible for getting their measurements recorded
at the designated areas by the AST Fitness staff. 13. All Fitness Challenge
participants will be responsible for finding a convenient time and day out of the
1 week designated each month (week and time will be announce through email)
to come to the designated area for measurements.
14. Each participant will require a NEW baseline measurement for registration
into the 2013 AST Fitness Challenge. (All measurements from 2012 will be void).
15. The AST Fitness Challenge is open to all Absentee Shawnee employees and
Absentee Shawnee Tribal members, ages 18+.
16. Body composition (Body fat %) shall be the measured and (based off the
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis device) used to report results (Weight,
BMI, and waist measurement shall be available upon request, but will NOT be
included in the data needed to find a winner).
17. The male/female participant showing the greatest amount of body fat% after
each quarter loss shall be deemed winner(s) of the AST Fitness Challenge.
ATTENTION ALL 2013 AST FITNESS CHALLENGE PARTICIPANTS!!!
YOUR FIRST SET OF FITNESS MEASUREMENTS WILL BE
DUE THE WEEK OF MARCH 25th-29th
PLEASE VISIT THE RESOURCE CENTER OR THE AST COMPLEX
TO HAVE YOUR MEASUREMENTS RECORDED FOR THE
2013 AST FITNESS CHALLENGE!
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO GET OUT AND GET ACTIVE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE CONTACT
THE AST FITNESS
STAFF AT 364-7298.
MARCH 25th-29th
LITTLE AXE
Resource Center
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
SHAWNEE
Absentee Shawnee Courthouse
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Absentee Shawnee Building 1
1:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
The Absentee Shawnee Fitness Program
would like to congratulate the winners of
the 4th quarter for the 2012 AST Employee
Fitness Competition!
The Absentee Shawnee Fitness Program would like to congratulate the winners of the 4th
quarter for the 2012 AST Employee Fitness Competition!
For the final quarter of 2012, the winners are:
For the final quarter of 2012, the winners are:
The Absentee Shawnee Fitness Program would like to congratulate the winners of the 4th
quarter for the 2012 AST Employee Fitness Competition!
1ST PLACE:
Team “Glow Girls” (Glendine Blanchard and Flo Mann)
For the final quarter of 2012, the winners are:
1st PLACE
Team “Glow Girls”
(Glendine Blanchard and Flo Mann)
2ND PLACE:
Team “Mission Slim -Possibles” (Jayne Werst and Phyllis Tiger)
2nd PLACE
3RD PLACE:
Team
“Mission
Slim-Possibles”
Team “Shape Shifters” (Toni Donahoo and Sena Yesslith)
(Jayne Werst and Phyllis Tiger)
3rd PLACE
Team “Shape Shifters”
(Toni Donahoe and Sena Yesslith)
The AST Fitness Program would like to recognize the efforts of the all of AST employees
The AST Fitness Program would like to recognize the efforts of all the AST employees that participated in the 2012 Fitness Competition.
Your habits of exercise and physical activity will go a long way in promoting a healthy body. Remember to be active and make exercise a part
of your daily routine. Whether it’s at a gym, at home, or at work, get out and get moving every day!
that participated in the 2012 Fitness Competition . Your habits of exercise and physical
activity will go a long way in promoting a healthy body. Remember to be active and make
exercise a part of your daily routine. Whether it’s at a gym, at home, or at work, get out and
get moving every day!
1ST PLACE:
Team “Glow Girls” (Glendine Blanchard and Flo Mann)
2ND PLACE:
Team “Mission Slim -Possibles” (Jayne Werst and Phyllis Tiger)
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3RD PLACE:
Team “Shape Shifters” (Toni Donahoo and Sena Yesslith)
GREAT JOB EMPLOYEES!
GREAT JOB EMPLOYEES!
The family of Pam (Pumkin) Tiger
We would like to say “Thank You” to everyone who thought
of our “beloved baby sister” during her hospital stay. Thanks
for all the kind words, the food and prayer’s that were sent our
way. Her smile and laughter will be missed by us all but her
suffering is over.
Special thanks to Lula Bettelyoun, Kat and Suzie Williams,
Paula Lime, as well as Lt. Governor Isaac Gibson and his crew,
Governor George Blanchard for always being there for her and
Rep. Jeff Gibson, thank you.
We hope you will all remember something funny she told you
or did to make you smile but most of all ……………remember
we are not promised tomorrow so enjoy your family and friends
TODAY!
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE
TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Recycling Program
RECYCLING MATERIAL THAT
WE ACCEPT.
ALL WHITE PAPER,
ENVELOPES, COLORED PAPER, JUNK
MAIL, FAX PAPER,
MAGAZINES,
NEWSPAPER, CARDBOARD, AND ALUMINUM CANS.
MATERIAL WE
DO NOT ACCEPT.
TONER, CARBON
PAPER, FOOD
WASTE, AND PLASTIC.
REMEMBER,
WHEN IN DOUBT
THROW IT OUT.
CONTACT
INFORMATION
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE
TRIBE OF
OKLAHOMA
OFFICE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH &
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROGRAMS.
2025 S. GORDON
COOPER DR.
SHAWNEE, OK
74801
PHONE: (405) 2144235
FAX: (405) 8784701
“To Establish a recycling program for municipal waste planning, reduction,
and Recycling”
The Office of Environmental Health and Environmental Program is
proud to announce the
start of a new recycling
program for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The
recycling center is located in the yellow
metal building adjacent
to the OEH Department. The Absentee
Shawnee Tribe (AST)
Recycling Program Program declares that waste
reduction and recycling
are the preferable to the
or processing of municipal waste, and that removing certain materials
from the municipal
waste stream will decrease the flow of solid
waste to municipal landfills. AST Recycling Program used the knowl-
edge and information
about recycling markets
and market demand as
well as information obtained from various publications and the internet
to comprise an analysis
of material the recycling
program will address at
the start of the program.
AST Recycling Program
Plan establishes a goal
that, by year’s end 2013,
at least 25 % of the recyclable material produced
by the Tribe will be recycled.
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
The AST recycling Program will initially focus
on the following waste
stream material; HighGrade shredded paper,
Assorted office paper,
Phone books, Magazines,
Cardboard, Newspaper,
and Aluminum cans. As
the program and market
develops, other recyclables will be sought.
There is a cost associated with recycling,
However, economic,
social, and environmental benefits exceed
these cost.
Office of Environmental
Health & Engineering
• Tribal Housing Improvements Application
The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing sanitary,
safe, and decent housing for its members by utilizing the following
criteria to select the most “in need” tribal members with homes that are
in disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must
meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
THIP list all applicants by a priority list:
a.
Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly
b.
Income
c.
Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions
d.
Condition of Home
Other Programs available:
• Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program
Applications need to be completed and all necessary documents attached before the application will be processed.
Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com.
Submit completed application to:
Office of Environmental Health & Engineering
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex
Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13
If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at (405) 214-4235
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Wills Clinic
May 16th, 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Little Axe Resource Center
Call OILS at:
(405) 943-6457 or 1-800-658-1497
To make an appointment, if anyone needs
assistance with will before, then call same
number to make arrangements for an
appointment to meet with an OILS attorney.
If you’d like to submit an ad or article give us a call at
(405) 598-1279
(405) 481-0558
or send us an e-mail at
stiger@astribe.com
ALL ARTICLES FOR THE NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE ARE DUE BY THE 20TH OF THE CURRENT MONTH
Unfortunately, we can only accept one picture per birthday person, not per birthday wish.
Are you at risk for diabetes, have diabetes or know
someone who does? Type 2 diabetes is the most
common type of diabetes and affects millions of
Native Americans. Many people are unaware that
they have diabetes or pre-diabetes. Native Americans are twice as likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than others. Some common signs and symptoms include:
• Frequent infections
• Blurred vision
• Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
• Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
• Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections
Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms.
Some ways to prevent and manage diabetes is through healthy lifestyle behaviors. One question that many people with diabetes or pre-diabetes often ask is
“What can I eat?”. The American Diabetes Association states that you do not
have to be deprived or restricted. The key factors are learning what are the “superfoods”, how much of it you can have and how often. Getting into the habit
of eating a healthy diet helps you manage diabetes and prevent complications
caused by diabetes.
The following foods are listed on the American Diabetes Association web site
as” superfoods”. Try to incorporate as many of these foods into your daily meal
plan to enhance the nutrient content of your meals.
The foods listed have a low glycemic index (causes slower rise in blood glucose
after eating) and provide key nutrients that are lacking in the typical western diet
such as:
• calcium
• magnesium
• potassium
• vitamins A, C, and E.
• fiber
Beans,dark green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit, sweet potatoes, berries, tomatoes,
fish high in Omega-3 fatty acids, whole grains, nuts, fat-free milk and yogurt. To
learn more about eating these superfoods and recipes visit diabetes.org and sign
up for Wellness and Healthy Eating classes at the Little Axe Clinic. Call Sidna
McKane to sign up at 405 701-7977.
Source: American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org
AST COUNTRY
ASTAST
PHARMACY
NEWS
PHARMACY NEWS
Visit our new, convenient drive-thru at the Little Axe location for refill drop off
or pick up!!
As of January 1, 2012, Oklahoma State Law mandates that a current, state
issued photo ID be on file for both the patient and the representative picking
up for EVERY fill of ANY controlled medication.
Deliveries of controlled medications will no longer be allowed.
Both Shawnee and Little Axe pharmacy locations fill prescriptions for
members of all tribes, but outside prescription orders are restricted to
Absentee Shawnee Tribal citizens with established charts.
If you would like to receive a text message to your cell phone when your
medications are ready for pick-up, please alert the pharmacy staff and
provide us with a current cell phone number.
The following are a few tips to help us be more efficient in our delivery of
pharmacy services to you:
Present insurance cards each time you pick up or drop off a
prescription
Keep us informed of changes in address, phone number and other
contact information.
Let the Pharmacy staff know if the prescription is going to be picked up
or needs to be delivered.
When requesting refills, please provide 24 hours’ notice and either the
refill number, which is located above your name on the prescription
label, or the names of your medication.
KITCHEN
Early Bird Breakfast
$4.99
2 Eggs/Bacon or Sausage/Hash
Browns
Biscuits & Gravy or Toast & Coffee
(Not valid on Saturday or Sunday. 1 coupon
per customer.With coupon.
No substitutions
We are open through the lunch hour!!
**BOTH PHARMACY DEPARTMENTS ARE CLOSED
WITH THE CLINICS THE FIRST WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON OF EVERY MONTH TO COMPLETE
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES**
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Check out our
daily homemade
lunch specials!
Something
different
every day!
If you have any questions at any time, feel free to call either Pharmacy or stop by
and speak with one of our Pharmacy staff. We are happy to assist you with your
pharmaceutical needs!
Hours of Operation:
Little Axe: 7am-5:30pm Monday-Friday
Shawnee: 7am-6pm Monday-Friday
Sunday - 7am to 7pm
Monday - 7am to 3pm
Tuesday - 7am to 3pm
Wednesday - 7am to 8pm
Thursday - 7am to 8pm
Friday - 7am to 9pm
Saturday - 7am to 9pm
Open 7 Days A Week!
366-7220
(In Front of Thunderbird Entertainment Center Next
to AST Smoke Shop)
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Oklahoma Inter-tribal Diabetes Coalition
In case of rain cancellation, event will be held Friday, May 3 .
Name
Name
Please
You may also fax completed form to:
2 0mail
1 0payment and completed form to:
Lea Caufield
Lea Caufield
Diabetes Care Center
580.421.4572
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center
1921 Stonecipher Blvd.
Ada, OK 74820
Lea.caufield@chickasaw.net 580.421.4532 x82266
Deadline to enter tournament is Friday, May 7th, 2010 by 6pm.
register
Monday,9,April
15, 2013
by 5:00
p.m.to: 405-573Mail to: Ron Deadline
McIntosh,to
15702
EastisHighway
Norman,
OK 73026
or Fax
Check enclosed, payable to Oklahoma Inter-tribal Diabetes Coalition for $_______
PAYMENT (Credit Card payments not accepted)
awards luncheon. Donated items have included: gift certificates, electronics, concert/event/game tickets,
athletic items, t-shirts and more.
I would like to DONATE items for the Door Prize Drawing - Door prize drawings occur at the
Includes: Company signage displayed on 1 hole – Businesses may sponsor more than one hole
I would like a HOLE Sponsorship - $100
Includes: Company signage displayed on 1 hole/Four player entry fees/1 extra raffle ticket per
player/Recognition at awards luncheon
I would like BRONZE LEVEL Sponsorship - $350
Includes: Company signage displayed on 2 holes/Four player entry fees/2 extra raffle tickets per
player/Recognition at awards luncheon
I would like SILVER LEVEL Sponsorship - $700
Includes: Company signage displayed on 3 holes/Eight player entry fees/3 extra raffle tickets per
player/Recognition at awards luncheon
I would like GOLD LEVEL Sponsorship - $1,000
Includes: Acknowledgement in any press releases/Company signage displayed on 4 holes/Twelve player entry
fees/4 extra raffle tickets per player/Recognition at awards luncheon
I would like PLATINUM LEVEL Sponsorship - $1,500 or Greater
Shawnee, OK
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Name
Please Print Names
Name
TEAM PLAYERS
Please provide a contact number for at least one team member in case of cancellation.
Phone:
Address:
Email:
8 a.m. Check-In / 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start – 4 man Scramble Format
Contact Name/Company:
rd
Firelake Golf Course, Shawnee, OK
Entry Fee Includes: Green Fee, Golf Cart, Door Prize Drawing, Raffle Ticket and Awards Luncheon
Team entry $240/team
Single entry $60/person
Friday, April 19th @ 8:30 a.m.
4 Annual Benefit Golf Scramble
th
8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start
See registration form for payment details
For more information, contact Lea Caufield:
Lea.caufield@chickasaw.net
580-421-4532 x82266
SEE REGISTRATION FORM FOR
SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS
Deadline to register: Monday, April 15, 2013 by 5:00 p.m.
No on-site registration
Come and support the Coalition’s efforts in raising awareness
and advocating for diabetes prevention in Oklahoma.
4 Man Scramble ($240/team or $60/person)
1st, 2nd, 3rd Flight Prizes Awarded
Proximity Contests: Longest Drive, Straightest Drive, Closest to the Pin
$300 Prize to 1st player to make a hole in one: 2 holes designated
Door Prizes: T-shirts, gift certificates, and maybe even a kitchen sink!
1901 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801 (405) 275-4471
Firelake Golf Course
(Rain cancellation date – Friday, May 3, 2013)
Friday, April 19, 2013
4th Annual Benefit Golf Scramble
SAVE THE DATE
Oklahoma Inter-tribal Diabetes Coalition
Jacobson Foundation Seeks Executive Director
The Jacobson Foundation (JF), the Governing Body of the Jacobson House, Board of Trustees is seeking applications for the position of Executive Director. The person selected for this
position is expected to carry out the policies and directives of the Jacobson Foundation Board of Trustees, manage the day-to- day affairs of the Jacobson House and provide leadership
and direction to volunteers at the Jacobson House in Norman, OK.
The following timetable has been established to search for and appoint a new Executive Director.
March 29, 2013 Advertise and Accept Applications
The Jacobson Foundation will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, national origin, gender or sexual preference to comply with the state and federal grants.
Please see attached PDF file for Jacobson Foundation Executive Director Job Description.
Interested candidates must submit a resume and a cover letter detailing their job experience, accomplishments, references and the reasons they would be a successful candidate, hand
delivered or postmarked, by Friday, March 29, 2013 to:
Dan Brackett, Chair, Board of Trustees
Jacobson House
609 Chautauqua Avenue
Norman, OK 73069
405.366.1667
jacobsonhouse@gmail.com
About Jacobson Foundation
The purpose of the Jacobson Foundation, through the operation of the Jacobson House Native Art Center, shall be to preserve the property and legacy of Oscar B. Jacobson and his
wife, Jean d’Ucel Jacobson to honor the achievement of the “Kiowa Five” and those Native American art students who have followed them, to showcase Native American fine art and culture,
in order to perpetuate understanding and respect among people, creating a setting for cross-cultural experiences, and to serve as a resource for the University of Oklahoma and for the
community.
To accomplish its purpose, the Jacobson Foundation will:
• Acquire and manage funding for the continued restoration and maintenance of the historic Oscar B. Jacobson House and grounds. • Develop an Annual program of events and
exhibits that showcase Native artists and that educate the community on Native arts and artifacts. • Acquire and maintain a collection of Native arts and artifacts. • Work cooperatively
with the University of Oklahoma in educational programming, research, and community service.
TITLE: Executive Director
Within the guidelines and oversight of the Board of Trustees (Board), the
Executive Director (ED) is responsible to formulate procedures and provide
overall direction to plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities and
cultural events of the Jacobson House (JH).
Tasks:
1. Direct, coordinate, and track the budget activities for JH to fund
operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency
2. Prepare budgets for approval; coordinate the preparation of financial
records with the Treasurer of the Board in a timely manner.
3. Provides a formal report at each Regular Board Meeting and authors an
Annual Report.
4. Confer with Board members and staff members to discuss issues,
coordinate activities, and resolve problems.
5. Direct and coordinate daily activities and cultural programs at JH to
maximize potential of all of JH resources.
6. Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers,
distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.
7. Organize, coordinate, and manage resources for the fundraising activities
as directed by the Board, lead and participate in obtaining grants and
other funding for implementation of JH programs.
8. Represent the JH and Jacobson Foundation in a professional manner
that promotes respect for the organization.
9. Diligently advocate and promote the legacy, art, programs, and activities
of the JH and Oscar B Jacobson.
10. Assure the maintenance and preservation of the property owned and
leased by the Jacobson Foundation.
11. Establish and maintain relationships with businesses, other art related
organizations, and media for purposes of establishing the value of the
Jacobson Foundation to the community, marketing art products, and
generating awareness of JH cultural programs.
Knowledge:
1. Native American — Knowledge of Native American art, culture, heritage,
traditions, and the knowledge to organize Native American programs.
2. Artists and Art Gallery — Knowledge of the many facets of an art
gallery, including but not limited to artists, collectors, personnel. Ability to
connect and interact with artists in a business situation as well as mentor
artists regarding gallery relationships.
3. Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and
management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation,
human resources, leadership technique, and coordination of people and
resources.
4. Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting
principles and practices, and reporting of financial data.
5. Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and
processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes
customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and
evaluation of customer satisfaction.
6. Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for
showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes
marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, and sales
techniques.
7. Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and
procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation
and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information
systems.
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Skills:
1. Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying,
taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as
appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2. Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths
and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to
problems.
3. Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
4. Coordination — Adjusting own actions in relation to others’ actions.
5. Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and
directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
6. Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
7. Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be
spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
8. Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and
reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and
implement solutions.
9. Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and
benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Work Styles:
1. Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
2. Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer
opinions and take direction.
3. Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and
challenges.
4. Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly
and effectively with high stress situations.
5. Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and
dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
6. Independence — Job requires developing one’s own ways of doing
things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on
oneself to get things done.
7. Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive
or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. 8. Cooperation
— Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a
good-natured, cooperative attitude to Board, Staff, constituents, visitors
and artists.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree preferred; Minimum required, successful completion of
some college courses.
Salary Range:
$24,000 / year – $50,000 / year, dependent on Education and Experience
Time Commitment:
Forty hours per week, which is flexible to accommodate Jacobson House
business and activities. This time requirement is subject to special
arrangements as approved by the Jacobson Foundation Board of Trustees.
Approval Date:
November 13, 2012
T.S Mikkanen
Jacobson Foundation Secretary
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Sloat, Meika Ladon
Sloat, Newton D
Smith, Marvin
Smith, Zackery James
Snake, Alvin Matthew
Snake, Kenneth Lee
Snake, Lewis George
Snake, Stewart Lancer
BIRTHDAYS
Alexander, Jason Thomas
Alford, Michael Jason
Alford, Terry Wayne
Allen, Vanessa Olivia
Anania, Salvatore Westbrook
Anderson, Steven Brian
Annis, Loraine Pearl
Applegate, Richard Allen
Araujo, Bearen Demetrio
Arms, Bruce Edwin
Arms, Drake Jagger
Armstrong, Taylor Cheyenne
Barnes, Bralynn Kierra
Barnhill, Rachel Renee
Bayliss, Robin Renee
Beaver Jr., Rodney Gene
Bender, Liyahna Kyne
Bernard, Carol Jean (Mohawk)
Bettelyoun, Isaac Phillip
Bittle, Mona Jene
Blanchard II, Larry Dean
Blanchard, Brayden Nicole
Blanchard, Izabel Marie
Blanchard, Joe Henry
Blanchard, Russell Duane
Blanchard, Solomon Grant
Bowden, Rosada Lynn
Bradley, David John
Brady, Dallas Dustin
Brannon, Tkeyah Monique
Brinson, Alexander Armando
Brokeshoulder, Ashley M.
Brown, Charley
Brown, Monica Francesca
Bryce, Jerry Dale
Buckheart, Elysa Victoria
Buckheart, Phillip Cruz
Burk, Harley Lynn
Cahwee, Yvonne Katherine
Carter, Taylor Wade
Casteel, Rhaeanna Corinne
Caudillo, James Adam
Charley, Amy Louise
Cheatwood, Vikki Dawn
Coddington, Koryne Shazity
Coddington, Michele Cholena
Cole, Carolyn Mary
Coon, Justin Bo
Coon, Waylon Henry-Goliath
Coriz, Clinton Eric
Cravens III, John Monroe
Creek, Felix Albert
Cruz, Gregorie Thomas
Cuellar Jr., Leno
Davis, Shawn E.
Day, Linda G.
Day, Rosanna Jolena
Deer, Alicia Kaye
Deer, Christopher Jerome
Deer, Makiyah Kaylind Anora
Denson, Hilda Mae
Drake Jagger
Edgin, Laura Marie
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Ellis, Andrew
Ellis, Leann Dee
Ellis, Mark Russell
Ellis, Renee June
Elsloo, Kasia Lee
England, Adam Joe
Fenner, Alannah Benae
Ferree, Sierra N
Fife, Zachariah Everett
Fontenot, Teddy Lynn
Foreman, Henry Jake
Foreman, La Donna Rochelle
Foreman, Merrilee
Foster, Gabriel Lee
Frazier, Andee Danielle
Freeman, Retha Ann
French, Jeffrey Martin
Fuller, Rhealee Grace
Garretson, Stephanie Rae
Garretson, Tanisha Marie
Gibson, Charles Arthur
Gibson, Dylan Scott
Gibson, Jaylan Chaunce
Gibson, Johnathan Caine
Gibson, Joshua Lee
Gibson, Phillip Craig
Gibson, Toney Ellise
Grass, Ayson Grass,
Gavin John
Graves, Casey James
Grover, Michelle Renee`
Hall, Elizabeth Lynn
Hall, Kayla Collette
Harjo, Jacob Lee
Harjo, Jimmie Dean
Harjo, Sammy
Harjo, Shirley Ann
Harp, Emily Sue
Haskins, Michael Truett
Herrera Jr., Rudy
Herrera, Aileen Louise
Herrera, Richard John
Holderness, Carol Dawn
Hood, Richard Foster
Hood, Ross Damon
Hooper, Michael Shayne
Hubble-Kirschner, Skylur Nacole
Hunt, Lyndon Brandon
Ibarra, Rosalee Brianna Lizzet
Irvin, Catherine Ann
Isaac-Robbins, Shirley Jean
Isaacs, Leann Vachon
Johnson Jr., Hubert Dana
Johnson Jr., Walter Mack
Johnson Sr., Walter Mack
Johnson, Alexis Lynn
Johnson, John Daniel
Johnson, John Pershing
Johnson, Leam Edwin
Johnson, Pamela
Johnson, Shirley Renee
Jones, Dennis Roy
Judkins, Charles Gary
Kaniatobe, Tiffany Paige
Kennedy, Ethan James
Ketakea, Georgia Kay
Ketakea, Kayla Marie
Khalil Qureshi, Maryam Anisah
Khalil-Quraishi, Sumiyah
Kickapoo, Collins Kristopher
Kirschner, Tony William
Leach, Melissa Louise
Ledezma II, Roberto Bernal
Lee, Catherine Stacey
Lemon, Toni Marie
Leroy, Mary Denise
Lewis, Katlyn Hope Cooksey
Lewis, Quinton DeWayne
Lindsay, Lila
Little Axe, Dennis Robert
Little Axe, Skye
Little Charley, Estelena
Little Charley, Gary Dean
Little Creek, Levi Kelly
Little Jim Jr, Webster
Little, Benjamin Ray
Little, Keith David
Little, Marysa Fay
Little, Micco David
Littlebear, Trinedad Adam
Littlecreek, Jade Marie
Littlecreek, Jeremiah James
Littlecreek, Sadie Rachelle
Logan, Priscilla Ann
Longhorn, Choske’ Leylon
Longhorn, Tommy Dale
Longhorn, Vaun Marie
Longhorn, Wayne Allen
Longman Jr., Clyde Bennie
Longman, Michael Ray
Lowe, Victor Shane
Mack Jr., Thomas James
Mack, Ryan Dale
Mahtapene, Charlie Renee
Martinez, Alexee June
Masquat, Cameron Isaiah
Masquat, Nathaniel Gage
Maxwell, Kimber Leigh
Mayo, Leslie Carol Garretson
Mayo, Michelle Marie
McBride, Taylor Iralee
McBroom, Ashley Denise
McBroom, Michelle Leigh
McDoulett, Karen Susan
McGonigal, Peter Roygan
Hodge McGuire, Kasi Lynn
McKinney, Mahnee Zuri
McMillen, Destenie DeAnne
Merrell, Jason Andre
Miller, Patrick Michael
Miller, Redena Kay (Blanchard)
Miner, Matthew Carl
Mohawk, Billye-Jo Ryleigh
Molina, Terry Randall
Montgomery Jr., Wendall Len
Moore, Patricia Naomi
Morgan, Katie Lynne
Morton, Hannah Raine
Nakamoto, Lisa Marie
Nelson, Ashley Nicole
Nelson, Linda June
Nuckolls, Larry Wayne
Oney, Mattison Marie
Ongaco, Ariana D. Wilson
Onzahwah, Leroy Galin
Ozeretny, Gary Lee
Panther IV, William
Panther, Cyerra Lynn
Patten, Sherri Louise
Pickering, Gertrude B Spybuck
Powell, Terry Shane
Price, Judith Ann
Puckitt, Steven Ray
Queen, Shannon Ilene
Rainey, Katherine Lydia Warrior
Respicio, Lucas Antonio
Richey, Gunner Wayne
Rigney, Sean Librado
Roach, Dylan Lane
Robbins, Joshua Dale
Robison, Jack Alan
Rolette Jr., Larry James
Rolette, Seth Allan James
Ruimveld, Vickey Lynn
Runsabove, Bryant Kent
Ryan, Ryder Lazaro
Sanchez, James Andrew
Schaal, Winnie Virginia
Scott, Denise Renee
Self, April Jennell
Self, Sheila Ann
Sevier, Jennifer Michelle
Sinks, Raymond Leonard
Sloan, James B.
Sloat, Athenia Kayra
Sloat, Christina Sue
Sloat, Jeremy Clay
Smith, Daleana Lee
Snake, Anna Grace
Snake, Steven Ray
Soap Jr., Roger Eugene
Spoon, Alexander Jacob
Spoon, Courtni Renee
Spoon, Elijah Gage
Spoon, Gracelynn Faith
Spoon, Isabella Lorraine
Spoon, John Allen
Spoon, Robby Wayne
Spoon, Sherrie Dawn
Spriggs, Dakota Paul
Squire, Jerry Wayne
Starr, Jesse Lloyd
Starr, Lawrence Mitchell
Stephens, Aubriana Nichole
Steves, Adam James
Stewart, Stanley Allen
Stinger, Heather Ann
Straight, Lela Gale
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Stuckey, Zoee Ellori
Sutton, Alano Ezekiel
Sutton, Mason Riley
Sutton, Virginia Lee
Switch, Faye Ramona
Switch, Redonna Lynn
Tahah, Everett Wade
Tapia, Dakotah Cruz
Taryole, Newman Ryan
Taryole, Sydney Alixandra
Tascier, Matthew Isaiah
Taylor, Lafonda Raye
Taylor, Scott Alan
Thapa, Sonya Shree
Thompson, Billie Gean
Thompson, Brandee Ian
Thornhill, Nathaniel Weston
Thorpe, Kimberly Clarice
Thorpe, Mary Elizabeth
Tiger, Anthony Michael Gene
Tiger, Donna Jean
Tiger, James Scott
Tiger, Kelly Amanda
Tiger, Raymond Gary
Tucker, Brian O’Neal
Turner, Terry Michael
Villalobos, Lena Lou
Walker, Vera N
Walley, Brian Jeffery
Warrior, Shawna Kogee
Watkins, Melysha Raven
Watson Jr., Theodore Randall
Watson, Bryeanna Renee
Louise Watson, Martha Ruth (
Tiger) Wenholm, Jody Dawn
Wesley Jr., Daniel Kenneth
Westberry, Casey LyDale
Westberry, Hayley Morgan
White Thunder, Shelsie Mae
White, Calvin Lee
White, Raelynn
Williams, Bryce Cameron
Williams, Cody Grant
Williams, Johni Kaleen
Williams, Kayce Brylin
Williams, Mark Henry
Williams, Matthew James
Williams, Taree Renea
Willis, Suzzy Jean
Wilson, Annette Ponkilla
Winter, Warren Patrick
Witt, Adam Wayne
Wolf, Bryne Andrew
Wolfe, Leonard Wayne
Woods, Kathy Lynn
Wright, Tasha Laquinta Suzanna
Wyatt, William David
Yandell, Steven Joseph
Yates, Kylie Ann
Yeahpau, Roman Mausanap
Zinn, Jenifer Coleman
Happy Birthday
Soloman Blanchard!
Congratulations to my
nieces, Lydia and Rheanna
on the birth of their new
babies. Give them lots of
love and hugs!
Happy
Birthday!!
Chelle Foreman
Rhonda Kaseca
Love ya girls, aunt Rhonda
Manuel Herrera
I wish you a
wonderful day.
Stay safe.
Love, Aunt Rhonda
James B. the Elder
and
Thomas D.
a
wo
bi
Kylie Ann Yates
James (Bays)
Tiger!
From Bigchief &
Family
rt
y!
H av
da
TO MY BROTHER
Mart
n
ha Watso
You have been through a lot
these past few months
I pray for you strength, courage
and peace in your heart.
Love, Rhonda
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
RHEANNA
CASTEEL
LOVE,
THE
KASECAS &
FOREMANS
RAYMOND (JAKE)
TIGER
FROM BIGCHIEF & FAMILY
Grandma Chelle
We love you!
Ryan and Jellybean
ASHLEY
BROKESHOULDER
Love, Dad
I would like to wish my brother, Tommy Longhorn a
very Happy Birthday and most of all to our wonderful
father, Wayne Longhorn, a happy 86th!
With love from all your family
To my sister
Trudy Pickering
CHELLE FOREMAN
Wishing you all a
very special day
and year!
Marvin & Sherry
42nd
h
e
Love, Sister Jeniffer
nderful
Everett Tahah
I love you bunches, sis.
Have a great day!
March 6th
(WIFE, MOM AND NIECE)
LOVE, GREG, HOLLY,
DARROL, ELI, JESS
AND AUNT RHONDA
Love, Sadie
Vickki Dawn
Happy Birthday to you
cousin!!! Wish you well on
your BIG 41!!
Love you to bits!!
Sherrie Dawn
MOM
Happy Birthday!
We Wish you the
very best and congrats
on going back to
school!! We’re
so very proud of
you!!
Love your kids,
Jiliyan, Joplin,
Justin, & “Harvey”
Wishing a Happy Birthday to
Estelena Little Charley!!
Love you MAMA
From grand babies & daughter
Wishing you a Happy Birthday MOM!
From your son, Frankie
& grandson, Adrien
Sherrie, so happy
to say that
you’re
my baby
sister
and I
enjoy
the
crazy
times
when
we’re
together. I
wish you
the best
birthday yet.
I love you.
Sherrie Dawn Love, Barb
I hope you have
a great birthday!
You are a
very good
mother
and a fun
daughter.
Wishing
you well
on your
birthday
and always.
I love you
bunches. Hugs
& kisses,
Love
MOM
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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE
Randy Edge
tero director
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
redge@astribe.com
A Perfect Game
Tribal member Eli Davis has been
bowling since he was a kid, starting
in the Youth Bowling Association
league at Windsor Bowl (now
Shawnee Bowl). He continues to
bowl to this day and is quite an
accomplished bowler. On January
21, 2013, Eli achieved one of his
longtime bowling goals. He rolled a
perfect 300 game at Firelake Bowl,
while bowling in the weekly Firelake
Masters League. He will receive a
ring from the United States Bowling
Congress to signify this great achievement. His picture will be
displayed at Firelake Bowl with others that have rolled a perfect
game. Eli is the son of tribal member Chelle Foreman, the grandson
of Zelda Kaseca Foreman and the late Eli (Bud) Foreman. His
family is extremely proud of him and
encourages his continued efforts.
GREAT JOB ELI!
Phone 405.275.4030 ext. 135 Fax 405.395.9888 Cell 405.432.9859
T.E.R.O. Department March Newsletter
The Tribal Employment Rights Office also known as TERO is a department that protects tribal
employees’ rights and supports tribal career development. Over the past month, the TERO
department has experienced a steady flow of activity. We have added 12 new applicants to our
database which now brings our total number of applicants to 543. Of those 12 applicants, 1 is an
Absentee Shawnee Tribal member. Further, we have also helped 53 applicants who have walked
in, called/received 190 phone calls, and referred 5 applications to various departments within the
tribe, 5 applicants to Thunderbird Entertainment Center, 3 applicants to an outside business, and
1 applicant to contract work at Thunderbird Entertainment Center.
In addition to the above activity, the TERO department has also participated/attended numerous
meetings. On January 23, TERO attended the Invitational Planning Session at the University of
Oklahoma. As mentioned last month, this meeting was held to discuss the possibility of holding
a Native Education Summit in the future. The following day on January 22 and then again on
February 13, meetings were held between Rance Miller of Sagemill Construction and the TERO
department. During these meetings, the TERO compliance plan was obtained by Sagemill
Construction, and discussions took place about the need to set up meetings between TERO and
all construction contractors before work is to begin in order to review the compliance plan and
discuss the opportunity to create employment. Then, on January 30 and February 12, TERO
attended meetings on campus that concerned the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Annual Youth Award.
Finally, on February 7, TERO had two meetings. The first meeting was between Dillon Byrd
of Thunderbird Entertainment Center and TERO. During this meeting, discussions concerning
present and future projects were discussed. The second meeting was between Bob Shepard of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Housing Authority and TERO. Bob Shepard displayed his excitement
about TERO and the opportunity we offer. He said he will support the list of TERO contractors
and applicants when job hiring is needed.
In the near future, TERO will be attending several meetings. Soon, TERO will be attending the
Southern Plains TERO Conference in Devol, Oklahoma. Then, on March 5, TERO will attend
another meeting on campus concerning the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Annual Youth Award.
Within the next month of March, TERO will also be continuing to take applications for the
construction project of the new Building Blocks Daycare that will be located in Little Axe.
Please contact our TERO offices to update your application or to put in an application if you
are interested. Also, there will be an opportunity to sign up for the 10 hour Occupational Safety
Health Administration training held at Francis Tuttle Technology Center, and it will be paid for
by TERO. This certification does not expire and will benefit your employment opportunity as
safety is a concern. Further, on March 1, AGC will be taken sign-ups for CPR training.
The TERO department helps Native Americans with job placement and employment referrals,
and we strongly encourage any tribal member or Native American who may need employment
to come to the Absentee Shawnee TERO department and apply. To become an applicant, the
process is simple. First, you will need to come to the department to pick-up and fill out an
application. We are located in building #1 on the second floor. Second, you will need to provide
the TERO department your CDIB or a document to prove your tribal Affiliation (YOU MUST
BE A MEMBER OF A FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBE TO BECOME AN APPLICANT),
your social security card, and your Driver’s License or state ID. Third, you will need to provide
the department with any licenses, credentials, or any other certifications/degrees you have
acquired.
In addition to keeping your application on file, we also provide some other services. TERO holds
the responsibility of insuring our applicants have equal opportunity for employment and receive
call backs or letters on all positions that are applied for. The TERO department also provides/
helps our applicants with job search, referrals, resume assistance, interview tips, and application
status. Further for your convenience, the TERO department also posts all tribal positions, some
local positions, and some positions for the Oklahoma City, Norman, and Moore areas outside of
our offices on bulletin boards and in binders. Currently, we have close to 100 job openings posted
outside of our offices. However, keep in mind, these job postings are constantly changing and
being updated weekly as positions are filled. So, a job that may be listed below may already have
been filled. However, still stop by and fill out an application, if you haven’t already done so, and
look at the current job openings. If you have any further questions about the TERO program or
just have a request, you can contact our office anytime Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5
pm (closed 12 pm to 1 pm for lunch), and we will be happy to assist you.
Randy Edge (Director) 405-275-4030 ext. 135
Carol Butler (Office Assistant) 405-275-4030 ext. 163
The following is a list of job openings for some off campus positions posted at the TERO
department:
AST Maintenance Department
pouring concrete
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CDL Driver
Mechanic Helper
Laborer
Concrete Materials Tester
Material Handler
HVAC Staff
Surveillance Operator
Security Officer Dishwasher
Host/Hostess
Assistant Teacher
Automotive Retail Sales Associate
Sales Associate
Customer Service Associate
Bank Tellers
Cashier
Administrative Technician III
RN and LPNS
CNA and CMA
Production Supervisor
House Keeper
Housing Maintenance Tech
March 2013
Menu subject to change
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
2% milk served daily
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
SATURDAY
2
Waffles
Sausage patty
Tropical Fruit
3
4
Grilled Chez
Chicken Noodle
Soup
Fruit
10
11
18
Hamburger
Lett, Tom, Onion
Tater Tots
Pork n Beans
Mixed Fruit
24
6
12
13
Baked Ziti
Tossed Salad*
Greenbeans
Pudding
Spring Forward
One hour
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5
Smoked Sausage
Cabbage
Cornbread
Peaches
25
Egg Roll
Veggies
Rice
Fortune Cookie
Tamales
Spanish Rice
Mexi-corn
Salad Bar*
19
Beef Fingers
Veggies
Mashed Pot/Gravy
Bread
Applesauce
26
Beans w/ ham
Onion
Cornbread
Cake
7
Title VI attending
Tulsa Food Show
Homebound will
receive a sack lunch
th
on the 5 .
8
Salmon Patty
Coleslaw
Mac n Chez
Bread
Mixed Fruit
14
15
Scrambled Eggs
Tator Rounds
Ham
Muffin
16
21
Chicken Breast
Wild Rice Blend
Greenbeans
Bread
Apricots
22
23
28
29
Chicken Patty
Sandwich
Pot. Salad
Chips
Pears
Taco Soup
Tortilla Chips
Fruit
20
Baked Pork Chop
w/ gravy
Veggies
Crisp
27
Spaghetti
w/meat sauce
Broccoli
Tossed Salad*
Breadsticks
9
Biscuits
Sausage Gravy
Scrambled Eggs
Fruit
Cereal
Toast
Sausage Patty
Banana
Biscuits
Sausage Gravy
Scrambled Eggs
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Good Friday
AST Complex
Closed
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Easter
Title VI will be attending the Tulsa Food Show on March 6th
Homebound will be getting a sack lunch on the 5th.
We hope the Elders liked the trip to the Tulsa Indian Art Festival. Hopefully we can plan
another trip in the near future.
Spring Forward on March 10!!!!!
March 29, the AST Complex will be closed for Good Friday
No breakfast will be delivered or served.
We will serve breakfast on the 28th.
March 31, Happy Easter!!!
Any questions or concerns please feel free to call us at
405-275-4030 Ext. 169 (Office), 149 (Dining Room), 180 (packing room).
Title VI Elders Staff pose for a picture at
the Tulsa Indian Arts Festival
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Foster Parents Needed!!!
Can you open your home and heart for a foster child? Foster parents provide a temporary, safe home for
children in crisis. Foster parents are partners with child welfare workers, lawyers and judges. It is not for
everyone but if you have it in your heart - we need you.
• Can you love and care for a child who comes from a difficult background?
• Can you help a child develop a sense of belonging?
• Are you secure in yourself & your parenting Skills?
• Can you maintain a positive attitude toward a child’s parents?
• Can you love with all your heart & then let go?
FOSTER PARENTS PROVIDE A TEMPORARY, SAFE HOME FOR CHILDREN IN CRISIS. THEY ARE
PARTNERS WITH WORKERS, LAWYERS, AND JUDGES. IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE! CAN YOU OPEN
YOUR HOME AND HEART FOR A FOSTER CHILD?
Many children need a loving home and a family to help them through a very tough time. Please think about
it and talk with your family before you become a foster home. They all need safe, supportive environments!
If you find yourself and your family interested in Foster Care, please contact J.R. Wind - 405-275-4030 ext.
195.
ASTribe
Indian Child Welfare Department
FOSTER CARE
This article appears in the Daily Times in Farmington, New Mexico. And even though this talks about the foster care
program and tribal children in foster care, this article can speak on behalf of what the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Foster
Care and other tribes are going thru. Finding foster homes is a necessary to not only protect AST children but to also
maintain their cultural identity, heritage and traditions. The Absentee is a small tribe and we should be able to work as
ONE TRIBE to care for the AST children. If you have any questions, contact the ICW department at (405)275-4030.
“Only two foster homes in San Juan County belong to American Indian families, but more than half of the 85
children in foster care now are American Indian. That means about 40 American Indian youths in the local foster system
are living with non-native families. The Children, Youth and Families Department, charged with placing children in
alternate homes if their own families are deemed unsafe for reasons of abuse or neglect, is having a hard time finding
enough native families for the number of native children in the system.
The department does everything it can to match a child with a family of a similar background. That doesn’t work
when fewer homes than children are in the system, which means native children more often than not end up in nonnative families. This is contrary to federal policy, which directs the department to make every effort to place children
of American Indian descent in homes that nourish their cultural identity. But without more native families stepping up
to offer a home for children, there is little the department can do to remedy this situation.
The Indian Child Welfare Act provides four placement options, which the department must pursue in descending
order every time it places a native child. The first option is to place American Indian children with a relative who can
provide a safe environment and who eventually attains a foster care license. The second option is for a child to be
placed in a family from the same American Indian tribe. The third is for the child to be placed with a American Indian
family not of the same tribe. The final option, and the one the CYFD most often uses, is matching native children with
non-native families that simply have a foster care license.
This is a loss for children and for potential foster families. It’s also a loss when it comes to efforts to revitalize native
traditions and teach them to the children. We encourage all native families with the resources that can allow children
a home to contact the Children, Youth and Families Department. Fostering a child is one of the most rewarding things
a family can do.”
In the state of Oklahoma alone, there are almost 3000 Native American children in the foster care program with a
majority of these children placed in non-native placements. Now imagine if your son, daughter, grand children were
placed in another home that didn’t teach or understand the Absentee Shawnee traditions. What would happen to their
identity, their sense of being a AST, their sense of belonging and being proud of being a Absentee Shawnee?
The AST ICW dept are in need to foster homes. Emergency homes, temporary homes, it doesn’t matter. We have
made it a goal to get certify at least 5 homes to be foster homes for the AST. With obtaining more every year from this
point on. It takes ONE TRIBE to care for ONE CHILD. As the great Tecumseh said, “A SINGLE TWIG BREAKS
BUT A BUNDLE OF TWIGS IS STRONG.”
For more information about being a foster home, please contact: Indian Child Welfare Department (405)275-4030.
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AST EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
BIG JIM YOUTH AWARD APPLICATIONS
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Education Department will begin accepting applications for the following awards:
• Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Male and Female)
• Big Jim Athlete of the Year (Male and Female)
High school Seniors of both genders within the 50 United States are eligible to apply for these awards for the 2012/2013 school year.
Applications will be accepted from January 1 to March 31, 2013 by US mail or email, official transcripts must be mailed. The official application
form will be available at www.astribe.com under the Education Department. The $1000.00 award is in the form of a scholarship to the college
or university where the award recipient will attend for the fall 2013 semester.
Individuals are encouraged to nominate deserving high school Seniors. You may nominate yourself. Please refer to the application for
required documents. Eligible nominations will be judged by a panel of (non-AST) experts assembled specifically for this purpose. The intent
is to bring together an unbiased group of experts to evaluate the applicants in an impartial and unbiased environment. Their decisions are final
with respect to all matters concerning these awards. Awards will be announced in May 2013.
Award recipients will be recognized as the 2012/2013 Big Jim Academic Achievement Award winner or the Big Jim Athlete of the Year.
In addition to this recognition the award recipients will receive a $1000.00 scholarship to be used towards their education and the advancement
of their career.
Questions on these awards program should be addressed to:
Absentee Shawnee Tribe / Education Department
c/o Tresha Spoon
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
405.275.4030 Ext 121
youthaward@astribe.com
The AST Cultural Preservation Department Would Like To Pass Along The Following
Information Concerning Updates To Our Programs...
The most important of these are the announcement of extended hours. In an effort to help our Tribal members and employees, the
Gift Shop and Library are now open until 7 PM Daily, and on Saturday, from 10 AM to 4 PM. updates to each of our programs. The
most important of these are the announcement of extended hours. In an effort to help our Tribal members and employees, the Gift
Shop and Library are now open until 7 PM Daily, and on Saturday, from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Gift Shop
The Gift Shop continues to make progress in sales and new inventory. Though this is a slow time of the year for most retailers due to
Holiday spending, we didn’t do too badly. If you haven’t stopped by lately, come in and browse around. I think you’ll be surprised at
the new supplies and inventory we have been receiving. If we don’t have what you need, let us know and we may be able to ‘special
order’ your request. If you have any questions, please call Esther at ext. 122, or contact her by email at elowden@astribe.com
Library
We have a wide variety of resources available for checkout or your reading leisure. Besides the available book “Checkout”, we also
have many magazines, newspapers and journals for your perusal. If you have any concerns about your informational needs or need a
membership application, please call Josh at ext. 122, or by email at jshawnee@astribe.com
Cultural Preservation
CP held a “Shawl Fringing” class this past month, led by Esther Lowden. I hope those of you who participated were able to take away a
new skill at the completion of this cultural skills class. This month’s activity, Mr. Juaquin Hamilton, (Sac and Fox, Pawnee) will be here
on March 23rd, leading a “Moccasin” demonstration. As part of his class, he will be showing how to make the standard Powwow moc.
Class space is limited due to costs and time constraints, so please sign up early. If you have any questions about the skills class or would
like to sign up, call Joseph at Ext. 203, or send me an email at joseph.blanchard@astribe.com
I do want to mention that our offices will be closed on Wednesday, March 13th, as our whole department will be out for training. As
this year is advancing, our department is trying to keep up with the changes.
Your concerns are important to us as we continue to provide the best Native products, prices and service available we can to our
customers.
Thank you for your time.
Joseph H. Blanchard Cultural Preservation Director/Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801
(405) 275-4030 ext. 203
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ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!!
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Education Department
2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive
(405) 275-4030
Toll free (800) 256-3341 Fax (405) 273-1192
youthaward@astribe.com
STUDENT INFORMATION
Name: ___________________________________________________
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May include with application:
□ Official High School Transcript
□ Letter of Recommendation (Educator/Coach)
□ Tribal Enrollment Card (copy)
□ Resume of Accomplishments and Activities
□ Video (optional): no more than 10 minutes in length
□ 500-word Essay: How do you feel your accomplishments (knowledge/training) will influence your future?
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Elder Fall Prevention from the Injury Prevention Program
During the winter months, there could be several things that can cause an elder to fall; icy ground, tripping on things such as blankets or couch throws, or
simply failing to wear shoes with rubber soles. Other causes include medication mismanagement, dizzy spells, vision, diabetes mismanagement, poor circulation, or tripping on uneven/ unsteady surfaces. Something as simples as carrying too many things in hand can be a hazard to an elder. Some of the more
severe falls can result in serious traumatic brain injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control, falls are the leading cause for traumatic brain injuries
over car accidents. Furthermore, the CDC states that hospitalizations and death related to a traumatic brain injuries rank highest for elders 75 and older.
There are some things you can do for yourself as well as any one taking care of an elder; encouraging exercise, making the home safer, having your medications reviewed, and an annual vision test.
Ways to make the home safer:
Remove clutter from the floor; walk ways & stairs which may cause a trip
Ensure you have proper lighting in hallways, near steps, ect.
Remove rugs that don’t have a non-slip bottom, or use double sided duct tape to hold the rug down
Place items you use more often within reaching distance and avoiding using a step stool
Install grab bars next to the toilet and shower for ease to get up or out
Place non- slip rubber mats in the bath tub and a mat with a rubber bottom on the floor at the base of the tub
Always wear proper shoes with rubber soles. Avoid wearing slippers and house socks alone
Train your family pets not to jump on people when they are excited
Home exercises; chair exercises and Tai Chi DVDs' which are available through AST Injury Prevention
If in the event that an elder does have a fall, protecting their head should be one of the most important things. Furthermore, if you fall it’s best to keep the a
telephone close to the ground so you can reach it and something to keep yourself comfortable if you aren’t able to get up. If you are able to get up, ease
yourself up on your elbows and then your hands and knees. Make sure you have a firm hold on something steady and face it (ex: chair or couch), then gently
turn yourself and sit down.
A senior modified version of Tai Chi has been proven effective in preventing falls among elders 65 and older. It helps maintain muscle strength, improve mobility, and circulation among other benefits for elders with a variety of health issues. If you would like hands on instruction for Tai Chi, please contact Rosie
TallBear at the AST Resource Center in Little Axe at 405.364.7298. Tai Chi classes are available Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30am.
Listed below are examples of ways to prevent falls:
Rubber bath tub mat
Non-slip floor mats
Proper non-slip shoes
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Proper Hall way lighting
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March-National Nutrition Month
Recipe
Irish Beef Roast with Vegetables
Mark Your Calendar
Ingredients:
1 boneless beef roast (3-3 1/4 pounds). Any
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fat removed.
2—24 ounce packages of pot roast
vegetables (potatoes onions, carrots, celery)
2 packages of brown gravy mixes
1/2 tsp black pepper
Locations:
1 cup beef broth
Little Axe Health Center
Shawnee Health Clinic
Space is limited ….call now and enroll!!
Directions:
1.
Prepare pot roast vegetables: cutting to desired sized pieces; set aside.
2.
Combine gravy mix, flour, salt and pepper in a large baggie. Add vegetables
to baggie and shake to coat well. Remove vegetables from flour mixture and
place in crock pot. Add roast to baggie and shake to coat also. Remove roast and
place in crock pot in the center of vegetables.
Whisk broth and remaining flour mixture until smooth; add to crock pot.
Cover and cook on LOW for 10 hours or on HIGH for 6 hours; or until beef and
vegetables are fork-tender.
4.
March is National Nutrition Month celebrated by
the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This
month will be directed towards "Get Your Plate in
Shape" by making healthy food choices,
developing healthy eating habits and increasing
physical activity.
The Diabetes and Wellness Program (REACH)
will be sponsoring & hosting weekly Diabetes and
Wellness education classes with a goal of choosing
healthy food choices along with email blasts.
Please join us in our journey to healthier lifestyles
by calling us today to reserve your seat. RSVP to
the Diabetes and Wellness program at the Little
Axe Clinic- 405 447-0300.
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Learning to Control your Diabetes
Join us for a 6 week program that teaches you the
basics of Diabetes, giving you the tools you need to
help manage this disease.
1/2 tsp salt
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Education Opportunities
Remove roast and vegetables. Skim fat from gravy. Carve roast into thin
slices. Serve with vegetables and gravy. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information:
-about 8 servings
For each serving:
Calories 318
Fat 9g
Carbohydrates 17g
Fiber 3g
Sodium 516 mg
Protein 39g
Diabetes and Wellness Program
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Health Clinic
Phone: (405)701-7977 (405)447-0300
Fax: (405)701-7984
15951 Little Axe Drive
Norman, OK 73026
NEW—Fitness Dance Classes
Shawnee Health Clinic –
Monday and Wednesday at 12:00
Little Axe Health Center—
Tuesday and Friday at 12:00
Please call to sign up
Weight Watchers
Reduced rate for eligible participants –
call us for details
OIDC Golf Tournament
April 19, 2013
Deadline to register is April 15, 2013
Please call for details and registration form
NYPD Camp for Kids
June 10-14, 2013
DEADLINE to register is May 10, 2013
Spots limited..contact now
Banner on Fence
They Put WHAT in a Cigarette?!
Pledge Campaign
Numbers Campaign
Booths will be set up at :
Little Axe Health Center &
Shawnee Health Center
K i c k B u t t s D a y i s a n a t i o na l d a y o f a c t i v i s m t h a t e m p o w e r s
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Tips for Physical Activity
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Fun Run/Walk (1:30pm-2:30pm) @ both Health Centers
For Information please Contact:
Patricia Yarholar 447-0300 or Elise Grein 878-5850
AST Public Health Nursing Department Programs; Caregiver
Program & Injury Prevention Program Host Elders in Two
Educational Events
AST Public Health grant programs hosted an elder outreach event Friday, November 30 at the AST Little Axe Resource Center. The “Brown Bag Special” elder event focused on medication safety and management, as well as the risk of elder fall injuries that can
contributed to taking medications. A “brown bag” lunch was provided to participants during the speaker presentations. AST Health’s Director of Pharmacy, Nancy Phelps spoke on
medication management and safety. Elders had the opportunity for an extended question
and answer session regarding medications, use of AST pharmacy services and obtaining refills. The Caregiver program provided each participant with a personal wallet record to log
their medication, allergies, doctor and pharmacy information to have available when they
seek medical care. Each participant was given weekly medication planner boxes that Public
Health Nursing provided instructions on and demonstrated use. Additional presentations
on available program services and contact information were given by Behavioral Health Director, Dara Thorpe and Injury Prevention Program Coordinator, Sacha Almanza. Elder
games and physical fitness activities, such as Tai Chi which promotes balance and mobility,
were provided by the Resource Centers physical fitness staff.
The last AST Public Health grant programs elder event was held Thursday, December 20th
at the Little Axe Resource Center. This “Winter Wellness Land” event included door
prizes, fitness games and highlighted fire safety as weather conditions turn cold. AST physical fitness staff provided games and chair and strength band exercise demonstration to participating elders. Special guests included recently retired Shawnee Fire Department Captain
of 24 years, Billy Mitchell , AST OEH Director Kenny Jones, and OEH Project Coordinator
Dennis Burks. Mr. Mitchell’s presentation included a fire extinguishing safety education
video and a offered a question and answer session concluding the presentation. AST tribal
members are eligible for free Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors, including installation,
through a program offered by the AST OEH staff. Many participants signed up for these
OEH Services.
For more information on
AST OEH Services contact 405.214.4235
or
AST Public Health Nursing Programs
Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism that empowers youth to
stand out, speak up and seize control against Big To bacco.
Raise awareness of the problem of to bacco use in their sta te or community
Encourage youth to re ject the tobacco industry’s deceptive marketing and stay tobacco-free
Urge elected officials to take a action to protect kids from tobacco.
For Information please Contact:
Rosie at the Resource Center @364-7298
DISABILITY BENEFITS
FOR
WOUNDED WARRIORS
Military service members can get their disability claims
processed quickly by Social Security.
Benefits available through Social Security are different than
those from the Department of Veterans Affairs and
require a separate application.
The expedited process is used for military service members who
become disabled while on active military service on or after
October 1, 2001, regardless of where the disability occurs.
www.socialsecurity.gov
or call toll-free, 1-800-772-1213
(for the deaf or hard of hearing, call our TTY
number, 1-800-325-0778)
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~ In Loving Memory ~
Jeanette “Jean” Bayliss, 83, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013,
in Little Axe.
Services were held at the Absentee Shawnee Community Center in
Little Axe, with burial in the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Cemetery.
She was born October 23, 1929, in Little Axe to Billy and Eunice
(Longman) Williams. Jean was a proud member of the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe. In an effort to preserve her native language, she
helped develop the first Absentee Shawnee dictionary that can
be found in the University of Ohio collections. She also taught the language for a time at the
University of Chicago and worked throughout the years with linguists from all over the world.
Jean was a truly kind and selfless person, who was always there for anyone who needed a
helping hand. She liked meeting people and made friends wherever she went. She enjoyed her
time working as a tutor at Little Axe School, touching the lives of the students in a positive and
encouraging way. Jean also enjoyed the outdoors, going fishing, and spending time with family
and friends at the lake. She spent many a Saturday hunting for new treasures at yard sales.
Her family brought her pride and joy, seeing two of her children and two grandchildren obtain
college degrees. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God Indian Mission in Little
Axe.
She was preceded in death by her son, James Bayliss; daughter, Patricia Bayliss; her parents,
Billy and Eunice Williams; sister, Mary Williams; and three brothers, Fred, Robert and Arthur
Williams.
Jean is survived by one son, Bill Bayliss; one daughter, Sandra Johnson; one sister, Pauline
Shoemaker; seven grandchildren, Jeremy, Angela, Sherry, Christy, Suzy, Katie and Robin; and
four great-grandchildren, Dustin, James, Joseph and Stormy.
The family would like to give special thanks to Glenn Mann and George Blanchard for their
leadership and assistance with the funeral services and to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe for its
assistance.
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SAFETY TIPS FROM...
Wanted!
√ Never leave children alone in or around
cars; not even for a minute.
√ Put something you'll need like your cell
phone, handbag, employee ID or brief
case, etc., on the floor board in the back
seat.
√ Get in the habit of always opening the back
door of your vehicle every time you reach
your destination to make sure no child has
been left behind. This will soon become a
habit. We call this the “Look Before You
Lock” campaign.
√ Keep a large stuffed animal in the child's
car seat when it’s not occupied. When the
child is placed in the seat, put the stuffed
animal in the front passenger seat. It's a
visual reminder that anytime the stuffed
animal is up front you know the child is in
the back seat in a child safety seat.
√ Make arrangements with your child’s
day care center or babysitter that you will
always call if your child will not be there
on a particular day as scheduled.
√ Keep vehicles locked at all times; even
in the garage or driveway and always set
your parking brake.
√ Keys and/or remote openers should never
be left within reach of children.
√ Make sure all child passengers have left
the vehicle after it is parked.
√ When a child is missing, check vehicles
and car trunks immediately.
√ If you see a child alone in a vehicle, get
involved. If they are hot or seem sick,
get them out as quickly as possible. Call
911 or your local emergency number
immediately.
√ Be especially careful about keeping
children safe in and around cars during
busy times, schedule changes and periods
of crisis or holidays.
√ Use drive-thru services when available.
(restaurants, banks, pharmacies, dry
cleaners, etc.)
√ Use your debit or credit card to pay for
gas at the pump.
Descendants of
For additional information about ways to
keep children safe in and around vehicles,
visit our website at www.KidsAndCars.org.
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U.S. Military/Militia
Native Americans
Civilians
Who fought and/or died at
Wabash Battle 1791; St. Clair's Defeat
or
Battle of Fort Recovery, 1794
To Be
Welcomed - Recognized - Honored
at the
Re-dedication of the
Fort Recovery Monument
(the largest tomb of unknown soldiers in the United States)
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Fort Recovery, Ohio 45846
If your ancestor fought and/or died in the great Indian/Army
battles of 1791 or 1794, contact the Fort Recovery State
Museum at: fortrecoverystatemuseum@yahoo.com
419-375-4384!
Absentee Shawnee
Housing Authority
107 N. Kimberly, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804
Phone: (405) 273-1050
Come in and visit with us about:
v Lease with Option to Purchase
v Rental
v Rental for Over Income
v Budget Counseling
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Notice of Interest: Committee, Board, or Commission
To be considered to serve on a committee, board, or commission, tribal members (18 years of age or
older) should complete the following contact information, attach a cover letter and resume, and
submit to: AST Secretary, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801. Or, you may
submit all documents by email to secretary@astribe.com.
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High school Seniors of both genders within the 50 United States are eligible to apply
for these awards for the 2012/2013 school year. Applications will be accepted from
January 1 to March 1, 2013 by US mail or email, official transcripts must be mailed. The
official application form will be available at www.astribe.com under the Education
Department. The $1000.00 award is in the form of a scholarship to the college or
university where the award recipient will attend for the fall 2013 semester.
Individuals are encouraged to nominate deserving high school Seniors. You may
nominate yourself. Please refer to the application for required documents. Eligible
nominations will be judged by a panel of (non-AST) experts assembled specifically for
this purpose. The intent is to bring together an unbiased group of experts to evaluate the
applicants in an impartial and unbiased environment. Their decisions are final with
respect to all matters concerning these awards. Awards will be announced in May
2013.
Award recipients will be recognized as the 2012/2013 Big Jim Academic Achievement
Award winner or the Big Jim Athlete of the Year. In addition to this recognition the
award recipients will receive a $1000.00 scholarship to be used towards their
education and the advancement of their career.
Questions on these awards program should be addressed to:
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Education Department
c/o Tresha Spoon
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
405.275.4030 Ext 121
youthaward@astribe.com
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Hello everyone,
My name is Vera (Gibson) Dawsey, and I am running for Tribal Secretary. Here are a
few of my qualifications and honors that I have achieved and received in my life. I was
born (literally) born in Little Axe, I can speak my language a little, but I understand
fluently. I attended Little Axe Elementary School and for high school, I attended
Chilocco Indian School, Chilocco, Oklahoma, from 1966 to 1968, after which I
returned home and attended Noble High School, Noble, Oklahoma, where I graduated
in May, 1970. I attended Rose State College, MWC, Oklahoma, Where I received an
Associate’s Degree, in Liberal Studies, I also attended the University of Oklahoma, no
degree, I have 175 college hours in various areas of learning. I liked going to school
and liked taking a variety of classes, however, most of my classes are in Criminal
Justice. I have worked as a cross-country truck driver, a security officer, deputy sheriff,
after 9-11, I was sent to NASA in Florida, to work with Gateway Support which is the
Police Department at NASA. I also worked at a printing company, and as a secretary.
Now that I am of the age that I am unable to physically execute the kinds of jobs that
I am used to doing, I have elected to return to school, I am currently attending school
online with Stevens-Henager College out of Ogden, Utah, my majors are Business
Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources. I am also currently on the
Constitution Revision Committee.
September, 1989, Letter of Appreciation, Veterans Administration for being a
volunteer at the VA Hospital.
November, 1993, Letter of Commendation, Absentee Shawnee Tribe for
assisting with Self-Governance, Indian Health Service negotiations.
July, 1995, Letter of Appreciation, American Red Cross, for volunteering at
the OKC, Bombing.
Fall Semester, 1996, Vice’s Presidents Honor Roll, Rose State College, MWC,
Okla.
May, 1997, 2 Outstanding Accomplishment Awards, Criminal Justice Club,
Rose State College, MWC, Okla.
March, 2000, Certificate of Training Achievement Award, Center for
Professional Studies, Tulsa, Okla.
March, 2001, Service Award, Wackenhut Security.
November, 2001, Certificate of Achievement Award, SGS, USAF, NASA,
Cape Canaveral, Florida.
November, 2001, Certificate of Achievement Award, Wackenhut Security,
Tulsa, Okla.
1st Quarter, 2012, Deans Honor Roll
3rd Quarter, 2012, Honor Roll
I could be mistaken, but, I have always been under the impression that the reason
the tribe has businesses and various programs was to help our tribal members, with
housing, health, education, employment and others matters that pertain to our tribal
people. From my the point of view All of the tribal entities are predominately staffed
by non-Indian employees, not non-tribal but non-Indian. If our tribal members are
qualified to do the job, the they should be employed by our entities.
The State of Oklahoma and the United States are trying to enact a law for bullying,
what has the tribe done, they have allowed bullying in employment, it doesn’t matter
what family you come from or if you are White turkey or Big Jim, we are all Absentee
Shawnee, and we should all learn to work together, to make our tribe prosperous
and thriving people. I have problems with the “not” following of the guidelines and
policy and procedures in our various departments. There is too much nepotism in the
work place, the “word is that if you are a non-Indian and you know or are,” friends
with department heads and various members you can get a job easily. Where did
that come from? Did you also know that when a tribal member or anyone else gets
terminated from any other tribal enterprise and they file for unemployment, that the
State Employment Service considers tribal entities a Hostile work, “what’s wrong
with this picture”? I am not oblivious to the fact, that there are many tribal members
who take advantage of their jobs, by taking too much time off, and just do not want
to perform their jobs, but I feel that it is up to the Human Resources, Education and
the Executive Committee to come up with training or seminars to educate our tribal
members, and department heads on the SOP’s , because it seems that tribal employees
are leaving their employment with the tribe because of these various reasons.
It was also my understanding that ASEDA ‘s purpose was to bring new businesses and
business ventures for the tribe, why has their budget get cut from $30,000 to $12,000,
because the current Secretary does not agree with what avenues ASEDA is taking. It
is not her place to operate as a department for AS EDA. I myself have gotten phone
calls at my home concerning the fraternizing between the manager of the restaurant
and a waitress, and the allowing of favoritism at the restaurant. I was also informed of
tribal members being banned from the restaurant because they complained that their
food was not completely cooked. I feel that the restaurant and both smoke shops should
be ran by ASEDA, because, after all they are in the business of operating our business
entities, and they have more contacts for grants for various projects.
These are just a few of the questions that I have, my concerns are not of a personal
nature, I look at a couple of other tribes and see how well they are doing, and I know
that we have the same ability, if we would stop with the jealousy, nepotism, rumors,
and greed, because if we all work together we can all win. There, I would appreciate
your votes in June.
Thank you, Be Blessed
Vera Dawsey
Fellow Tribal Members:
My name is Teri Reed (Teresa White). I am your current Tribal Secretary and I have been honored to serve you
over the past 18 months. Most of the information below
was presented in my candidacy letter last month, but I have
revised it to include some new information that I feel is
important for you to know.
During my term in office, I have tried to represent all
groups within our tribe. I supported initiatives that provide services and information to you and I will continue
to work to improve/increase services to all tribal members
if I am elected for another term. I appreciate those of you
who have taken the time to visit with me in person or by
telephone to share your opinions and ideas. It helps me to understand the issues that
are important to you.
For those of you who do not know much about me, my father was Leroy White
who passed in 2002. The matriarch of our family is my mother, Dee White. My parents
instilled a good sense of core values in our family. We were taught to work hard, to be
fair to others, and to respect our traditions. I moved away from the Little Axe area and
raised four children who have blessed me with ten wonderful grandchildren. I have a
strong extended family that is supportive and active in their communities and in our
tribe’s culture. After a long and successful career (30+ years) in business as an executive for a large communication company and owning my own Real Estate Brokerage
and Investment Branch, I ran for office as your Secretary in 2011. In the past, I enjoyed
playing a little golf, watching sporting events, traveling, and getting involved with
any group that had a good cause. A lot of these activities came to a halt after I became
Secretary, but I still enjoy these activities whenever time permits.
As a business consultant, I traveled all over the country in the 1990’s helping with
multimillion dollar process improvement projects. I was usually in charge of leading
the teams in addition to serving as the lead statistician for data analysis. I have had
extensive training in management development, team building, leadership skills, and
problem solving. After early retirement, I opened my own Independent Real Estate
business in the early 2000’s. After the housing market took a downturn, I decided that
the time was right for me to pursue a new direction and a good time to get more involved in our tribal government.
I am a member of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the
Oklahoma Federation of Indian Women (OFIW). I have been recognized by the Outstanding Professional Women’s Organization for my work in business. I am the past
President of the Noble Chamber of Commerce, and the current Vice President of Little
Axe Chamber of Commerce. I have completed and passed the Indian Country Financial Oversight Certification Program.
As your Tribal Secretary, I have worked hard to improve the services we provide
to tribal members while instituting and supporting new services. I have served with
integrity and have done my best to serve honorably and with passion on issues that are
important to you and our tribe. I have the courage to stand up for my beliefs even when
it might be easier to just go along with the majority. When I see unjustness, I work to
make it right. I look for ways to save the tribe money and stop unnecessary spending
and waste. If I see weaknesses in our work processes, I work to eliminate them.
Some of my recent accomplishments include:
• As one of the founding members of the Big Jim Youth Award
program, I developed the program prototype and led a team in the
implementation of this new program that is open to High School
Seniors nationwide.
• Saved the tribe thousands of dollars in unnecessary fees and
charges in telephone usage charges and unauthorized fees.
• Led a team to make improvements to the website (ongoing).
• I took the lead in remodeling and opening the exercise facility at the
complex and organized a remodeling project for the main building
in the complex.
• Planned, organized, and coordinated the rebuilding of the Harrah
Smoke Shop which is scheduled for a grand opening next month.
• Coordinated the implementation of new gas pumps at our
convenience store and increased gas sales by 33%.
• Reviewed and provided input on saving time/money on countless
practices and work processes for the Tribe, Stores, and Health
Clinics.
• Streamlined the corporation documents, tax IDs, and licenses that
we use to run tribal businesses so that there is a clean line of business
ownership, authority, and accountability.
• Supported economic development activities and grants.
In some cases, making some of these changes felt like pushing an elephant uphill.
It was not easy. For a myriad of reasons, making changes in a government setting is
more laborious than in a regular business setting.
If I am afforded the opportunity to serve another term, I want to focus on continuing to improve and add services to tribal members, supporting assisted living and
housing initiatives, increasing the tribe’s land base, strategic planning, and more economic development opportunities for increasing our revenue base. I would also like to
work on creating some buyer discounts that will benefit tribal members in purchasing
goods and services nationwide.
After the last newsletter, I received several calls and emails from others regarding the candidate’s letters printed in the newsletter and other gossip. Evidently, some
people feel that my campaign would be helped in some way by responding to inaccuracies presented by others. I decided early-on in my political career that I would not
create or respond to falsehoods, or present damaging information about others. I still
feel the same way today. I know both of the candidates who are running against me
and I know that they possess some fine qualities. I have nothing bad to say about them
and I wish them well.
I feel a great sense of accomplishment in what I’ve been able to do and I feel that
I have much more to offer. If you will stick with me and vote for me on March 16th,
I promise to serve you with integrity and passion. Thank you for your continued support.
Teri Reed – Candidate for Tribal Secretary
405-275-4030 Ext 104
Edwina Butler-Wolfe
Elect me for Governor and here is Why!
For almost 4 years now issues that impact the Tribe have
not been addressed: Economic Development funding and the
ASEDA Boards; Health and the Third Party Billing Revenue;
Educational funding needs. I am basing my campaign on
‘Building for the Future’ -- BFF—NOW! If we don’t involve
you the Tribal People in and on these issues we cannot move
FORWARD.
What are these issues? Well, let’s start with the Economic
Development concern – Why do we have two Boards? Why
do we have the Secretary over one and she is making the sole decisions for this Board?
What is going on with the Health Department? The intent was for the Third Party
Billing done by the Tribe to pay for the new clinic’s monthly payment of $260,000.
Other Tribes smaller or the same size as our Tribe are generating this type of monthly
revenue. Instead it appears that not only are we not making enough money to pay
our monthly clinic loan payment we are taking salaries of our health staffing. This
means we must reduce our much needed staff. Another issue is that we are paying
our Providers on the average more than other Tribes in the area as it appears there
are problems getting health staff to work with the current Health Administrator. Why
haven’t we been advised of this? Where is the Transparency that is needed? There
are issues with the Health Administrator that need addressed. Why is the Governor’s
daughter working as the Health Administrator? Considering her limited management
and business experience? Why does she put her issues on FACEBOOK about the Tribe
and her staff? I suggest we seek a copy of the expenditure report from the Finance
Department and look at how much we are making through our third party billing
system; how much our monthly loan payments are and see exactly where we are with
this. We need a solid accounting of the Health system. Also, lets get Personnel to
release the salaries amount of all staff and for the Executive Committee.
Education – it’s underfunded, needs a systemic method of fund distribution given
out, needs more staff and timely electronic method of getting funds out to those who
are eligible for these educational funds. Lets also look at adding language that will
have these AST beneficiaries come back and work for us here at the Tribe. We have
some top notch resources available to us and NOW is the time to get moving on these
projects and make the most of what we have and add to it. We can look at foundation
funds and fundraisers to increase these educational benefits for our people. I want to
make progress and if elected I will make Progress!
Any questions and concerns please, call 405 488-4569
or email ebutler405@yahoo.com.
Hello Relatives, Friends and Fellow Tribal Members…
I apologize to our elders for missing their council meeting
on Saturday February 16. My son had a serious medical
emergency and I was with him on the morning of the
council meeting. I sincerely appreciate your invitation. I
look forward to meeting with tribal members in a one-onone aspect. I want to hear your questions and concerns,
something I can’t get from a committee meeting. I greatly
value our elders and their opinions; however, I also want to
hear from the other generations as well. It’s time that we, the next generation, become
active in our future.
I am excited about the potential progress we, the Absentee Shawnee people, will make.
And, I am eager to be a part of that process. My intentions as Secretary are those of
positive progress and growth. One of my goals is to be a member of an Executive
Committee that works together making decisions that will be beneficial to our tribe
now and for our future generations. What I can say with certainty is my decisions will
always be for the benefit of Our Tribe.
Once again, thank you for your time. Get out there and vote on March 16!!!
Respectfully,
Sharon Ponkilla
It’s said that ‘The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.’
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Ta ke li qi ka si qa la mo
“DON’T EVER GIVE UP”
PHRASE FOR THE WEEK:
1. Where you been?
ti ne wa ke pi ho ma
2. Are we there yet?
ho wa ne ti se ke pe yi pa
3. Where are you going?
ti ne wa ke si hi
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hi ta pe ke we ta ma la
5. Can [he or she] go with me?
hi ta pe na we ta ma ko ke
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hi ta pe na pi ke ya se lo ti wi _______
7. Are you hungry [do you want to eat?]
hi ke mi ta we fa ne
8. What are you hungry for?
na he wa ke ma ta la mo?
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of Indians of Oklahoma
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Gov.
Lt. Gov.
Secretary
Treas.
Treasurer Kathy Deere.................. 118
Eddie Brokeshoulder(Fin. Consl) ......... 148
Arlene Herrera .............................. 119
Representative Jeff Gibson ........... 202
Rick Short ...................................... 158
Secretary Teri Reed ....................... 104
Jerry Ann Knox ............................. 186
Paul McIntire ................................. 154
Lt. Governor Isaac Gibson ............ 132
Andy Warrior ................................. 189
Mary Billy ....................................... 146
Clarice Murdock (Self Gov. Spec.)..... 205
Retha Wilson-Pearman ................. 142
Governor George Blanchard......... 188
Leonard Longhorn ......................... 187
TAX COMMISSION / TAG
Les Cusher ............................................. 136
Alicia Engler .......................................... 179
SOCIAL SERVICES
Annie Wilson (Director) .......................... 167
REALTY
Rachel Howell (Director) ...................... 125
Johnnie Hagan (Probate)...................... 126
Michael Wood........................................ 127
PROCUREMENT
Becky Prewett (Director) ...................... 160
Asaycia Clayton .................................... 178
Mary Ponkilla ....................................... 123
Colleen Butler (Receptionist) ............... 101
POLICE DEPT ............... 275-3200 / 275-3432
Brad Jackson (Chief)............................... 138
Linda Day .............................................. 140
Ben Henderson ...................................... 182
Scott Wilson ........................................... 174
Anthony Johnson .................................. 141
Trent Norton.......................................... 155
Greg Mendiaz ........................................ 145
MIS ....................................... Helpdesk 400
Rico Coon (Director, helpdesk) ..................... 208
Michael Berry (Website, helpdesk) ............... 183
Josh Gibson(helpdesk) ................................ 209
Nishant Shrestha ................................... 207
MUSIC
Phil Bradley ........................................... 117
Little Axe Resource Center
Bucky LittleCharley ..................... 585-8310
Duke Blanchard ........................... 585-3669
Douglas Megehee .........................................
PAGING ZONES
ALL PAGE .............................................. 70
Finance page ............................................ 71
Shawnee Clinic
Clinic (Bldg. 17) ............................... 878-5850
Pharmacy ...................................... 878-5859
Toll free ......................... 1-866-742-4977
(Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Rosie Tallbear, Blake Goodman)
Police Dept. ................. 275-3200 / 275-3432
Thunderbird Casino NRM .......... 360-9270
Shawnee Casino............................ 273-2679
Tribal Store (Little Axe) .................. 364-0668
Harrah Smokeshop.................454-0055
Little Axe Clinic
Clinic - Medical ............................ 447-0300
After hours............................... 447-0498
Clinic - Dental............................... 307-9704
Diabetes ......................................... 360-0698
Pharmacy ...................................... 292-9530
Resource Center ........................... 364-7298
(Kenny Jones, Roger Anderson,
Cecilia Flores, Dennis Burks )
OEH/OEP ..................................... 214-4235
(Sherman Tiger)
Media ............................................ 598-1279
(Sena Yesslith, Amanda Lenora)
Housing ......................................... 273-1050
Indian Child Welfare ................... 878-4702
( Lauren May, Rick Short)
OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE
All Nations Bank .......................... 273-0202
ASEDA .......................................... 878-6782
AST Campus ................................ 275-4030
Toll Free ........................ 1-800-256-3341
Brendle Corner ............................ 447-3372
Building Blocks ........................... 878-0633
OTHER EXTENSIONS
Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. ................................. 109
Bldg. 1 Break Rm .................................. 185
Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. ......................... 211
Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm............................. 191
Finance Conference Rm ....................... 171
TITLE VI
Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ......... 169
Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun ....................... 180
Donna Butler ......................................... 149
Robert Schoolfield................................. 149
Ted Watson............................................ 149
Frank Young ......................................... 149
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Randy Edge (Dir.) ................................. 135
Bridgette Wilson ................................... 163
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UPDATED: OCTOBER 4, 2012
HUMAN RESOURCES
Lisa Brownell (HR Director) ................ 131
Elizabeth Clark ..................................... 170
HR .......................................................... 111
Edwina Butler-Wolfe ............................ 133
(After School Program Director)
HORSE SHOE BEND
ENROLLMENT
Larry Buckley ........................................ 107
Darrell Larney ....................................... 103
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES
Kimberly Stephens ................................ 156
Deborah Davis (Domestic Violence) .... 235
Jackie Denny .......................................... 108
Linda Gouge (Sexual Assault Adv) ...... 206
Melissa Lopez ........................................ 195
Casey Wilson ......................................... 113
Sujata Sturm .......................................... 168
ELECTION COMMISSION
Emily Longman ..................................... 150
EDUCATION
Margaret Ellis Admin Asst./Rec. ......... 193
Tresha Spoon ......................................... 121
CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP
Joseph Blanchard (Director) ................... 203
Stacy Hessler(THPO Specialist) ........... 199
Esther Lowden (Gift Shop Manager) .. 122
COURT
Kathy Brock (Court Clerk) .................. 120
Vanessa Ryder ....................................... 139
ATTORNEY
Alyssa Campbell .................................... 134
Whitney Weingartner ........................... 134
Troy Littleaxe ........................................ 134
Michalah Anderson ............................... 134
MAINTENANCE
Cecil Walker .......................................... 196
Reta Harjo ............................................. 128
Steve Colungo ........................................ 176
Stephen Fife, Isaac Bettelyoung, Donna
Simon, Sherri Yetter, John Mann
Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance
Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek ..................... 176
FINANCE
Belinda Collins (Controller) ..................... 162
Jennifer Hernandez (Budget Analyst)....... 213
Genevieve Foster (Asst. Cont.) ................. 161
Amy Hilderbrand (Pay. Spec.) ................. 159
Jessica Gonzales .................................... 115
Courtney Green ..................................... 129
Jenny Ware (Acct. Pay.) ........................... 143
Holly Davis (Acct. Pay. Spec.) .................... 144
Dee Wood (Staff Acct. II) .......................... 110
David Deer ............................................. 151
Twyla Blanchard (Staff Acct. II) .............. 175
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS (405) 275-4030
Tribal Complex (405) 275-4030 or 1-800 256-3341
Absentee Shawnee Tribe - Shawnee Department Extensions
ASEDA
Adam Proctor ........................................ 181
Rep
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