# Inside This Issue... (2014) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Aa642aa56a0198554 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text The Absentee Shawnee News April 2014 Vol. 27 No. 27 Inside This Issue... Page 2 Governor’s Report (cont. on pg 7) Page 3 Treasurer’s Report Page 4-5 Financial Reports/Resolutions Page 6 Cultural Preservation Department Page 8 Spotlight Employee ABSENTEE SHAWNEE ELECTION COMMISSION OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS MARCH 26, 2014 This is to announce the OFFICIAL results of the March 15, 2014 Primary Election for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. This election was held on the above date pursuant on the Tribal Constitution and the Election Ordinance. All votes were counted at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTION COMMISSION Lt. Governor (2 Year Term) Election Commissioner (2 Year Term) John Al Little Axe 36 Votes Retha Wilson-Pearman 174 Votes Page 12 Election Results Isaac Gibson, Jr. 191 Votes Briana Ponkilla 243 Votes Page 14 Title VI Menu Isaac Bettelyoun 40 Votes Commission Member #2 (3 Year Term) Diane Ponkilla 43 Votes Alicia “Aly” Edwards Miller 220 Votes Wynona Coon 31 Votes Mary Birdtail 203 Votes Betty Watson 25 Votes Kathy Deere 75 Votes Page 15 Horse Shoe Bend Page 16-17 February Birthdays Page 18 Music Student Spotlight Page 21 Save The Date Golf Scramble Page 25 Elder Spring Challenge Page 26-27 Campaign Letters & Ads Page 28 Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Tribal Representative Tribal Treasurer Ewell Longhorn 133 Votes Sharon Ponkilla 118 Leah Bates 183 Votes Votes Jeff Gibson 141 Votes Sherman Tiger 104 Votes Dewayne Wilson 87 Votes Kenneth Blanchard 105 Votes Tribal Representative position under Protest: will not be certified until Protest is settled. Easter Egg Hunt At Tribal Complex In Shawnee April 12Th 10:00 to 12:00 0-18 years old Page 29 Cyber Security Page 31 Foster Care A light lunch will be served *Must have CDIB card Edwina Butler-Wolfe Governor Executive Committee Issac Gibson Lt. Governor Vera M. Dawsey Secretary Kathy Deere Treasurer Jeffrey Gibson Representative Governor’s Report Hello my Absentee Shawnee people! This month our primary elections have occurred and since then my Office has received numerous calls and visits from concerned individuals about the future of our Tribe. All I can say to this is – your vote can make a difference. If you are concerned about your service levels and about these individuals then you, my Tribal people, are the ones who can change that or continue it. I cannot. My goal is to work with those you place in Office. We face too many struggles as a sovereign nation for us to not move forward as a political body. The City of Shawnee continues to aggressively seek to impose taxation on those who may eat in our casino (nonmember tribal people and non-natives), those who purchase items from our gift store, etc. here at our Tribal complex in Shawnee. This sales tax issue isn’t just one Tribes concern. This is an issue that could directly impact our Tribe’s governmental system. Many of our Programs such as Cultural Preservation, Language, Indian Child Welfare, TERO, Title VI (for seniors), Veterans, Media and Music are partially, if not fully, supported by our tax revenues. Our elected body is also partially funded by this tax revenue with the remainder of that cost being paid through what is called Indirect Cost. The General Fund is created by taxing our casino, earnings (employees), lodgers, tags, vendors, severance and sales. If we, as a Tribe, agree to this taxation not only would it impact our ability to serve our people but it would erode our sovereignty as a Tribal nation. Our four neighboring Tribes stand united with us on this effort: Sac and Fox Nation; Kickapoo; Iowa Tribe; Citizen Potawatomi Nation. There are other Oklahoma Tribes that stand ready to support this issue as we seek to resolve it. As a reminder - voting is a privilege that was a hard won right for us as a Tribal people. This privilege is vested in individuals when they reach 18 and then it becomes a matter of choice. You can either choose to exert that right or accept the consequences of when you don’t. The issue with the City of Shawnee is a way of exerting that ‘right’. The City of Shawnee continues to be oppositional to Tribes in the Shawnee area. We as a Tribe need to look at alternate solutions to this problem and it is my hope that each of you who reside in the City of Shawnee will get out and register to vote and vote for a candidate that values our people and listens to our concerns. Voting can and will make a difference. This year there are three City Commissioner offices that will be open. These are for First Ward (Ward 1); Fifth Ward (Ward 5); and Sixth Ward (Ward 6). The dates that are meaningful to this City election is as follows: April 9-11, 2014 Filing Period for candidates May 30, 2014 Last day for Voters to register June 24, 2014 General Election August 26, 2014 Runoff Election Over the next three months it is my intent to actively educate and assist voters on both our own AST upcoming General Election and on the City of Shawnee General Election. I will be calling upon our Election Commission to assist in this effort for our own elections. If you have questions about our Election please contact Meredith Wapakeche at 405-275-4030, Ext. 150. If you have questions about the City of Shawnee sales tax issue please contact me at 405-2754030, Ext. 188. Our elections are vital to us as a Tribe and to us as a sovereign nation. Please exert your privilege, your right as a citizen and vote! The months of February-March have been very busy as programs prepare grants, develop policy, look at staffing and meet the demanding fiscal management of their programs. We are also preparing reports for General Council (GC) and are looking at placing on the GC agenda the Ordinance for the elected leader’s salary structure which you asked for. I would like to share with you those reports by programs, under my oversight, provided: Emergency Management This month our Emergency Manager did the following: • Developed a proposal with FEMA for Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who were impacted by the previous tornadoes to be considered for a Storm Shelter Grant. This is in a developmental phase only and will have to be passed by an EC Resolution. Linda Day is the Emergency Manager and is located at the new police substation in Little Axe. Ms. Day is the contact for this program and may be reached at 405-275-3432. If she is unable to resolve your concerns please communicate with my office. Law Enforcement The AST Police Department hopes everyone is in good health and ready for better weather ahead. As of March 20th: •• We worked a total of 81 cases and had 111 contacts by phone/visitors at the Police Department; •• Participated in (2) Telephone Hearings with Pottawatomie Co. District Court; two (2) funeral escorts and stood as bailiff for two (2) AST Court Sessions. •• Officer Shawn Crowley held an Anti-bullying class for the Spring Break Camp at Brendle Corner on March 17. •• The Police Department purchased (3) new vehicles, equipment, uniforms all with Grant funds. We would also like to extend our condolences to all families of loved ones who have passed on and we hope for a speedy recovery for those in the hospital or just feeling ill. Our mission as the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police is “To Protect and Serve our Tribal Community”. The point of contact for this program is Police Chief, Brad Jackson, 2 Continued on page 7 city begin paying a three percent city sales tax on goods sold to non-tribal members. The City blames the Tribes’ economic development for decreasing tax revenue. The City has agreed to a meeting on March 24, 2014, with the four Tribes. We have requested data that substantiates the claims that the City has made about sales tax decline and how Tribal businesses contribute to that decline. To date, the City has not provided the requested data. We are asking all our tribal members that live in Shawnee to register to vote by May 30, 2014, to vote in Shawnee City Commission elections to be held on Tuesday, June 24th. There are three vacancies in three wards 1, 5 and 6. If you have questions, please contact Eddie Brokeshoulder, 275-4030, Ext. 148. NEWS FLASH Cobell Update (http://www.indiantrust.com): Have questions call the Info Center: 1-800-961-6109. Whereabouts Unknown: Help Locate Your Record At this time there are over 30,000 accounts where the Government’s records do not reflect the current contact information of the owner. During the first distribution, eligible payments were deposited directly into a class member’s IIM Account. If you believe you or a family member may hold a Whereabouts Unknown account, please help identify the owner and their current address so that future payments may be made directly to the account holder. We have about 94 Absentee Shawnee members who are listed. If you have information on “Whereabouts Unknown” people found on this list, please contact the below: Indian Trust Whereabouts Unknown Hotline 866-591-2958 Email: info@indiantrust.com The Finance Department employees, very much deserve special recognition as they daily continue the never ending processes for the financial side of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. Without their tireless diligence, dedication, and commitment we could not keep the financial transactions processes flowing! Also, appreciation to the Financial Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder, who continues to assist me with numerous projects, recommendations/suggestions, attendance at meetings where I cannot attend, and consulting decisions in the office of Treasurer! Very special thanks to Arlene Herrera who serves as Administrative Assistant in the office of Treasurer. We appreciate all your phone calls, emails, and visits. May God continue to bless you and yours! See below articles from Finance Department and Financial Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder. Respectfully, Kathy Deere, Tribal Treasurer Lt. Governor’s Report NO REPORT SUBMITTED FOR APRIL Secretary’s Report NO REPORT SUBMITTED FOR APRIL Treasurer’s Report Dear Tribal Member’s, Hope you had a good April Fool’s day. Spring is here and hopefully we will receive April showers. We appreciate your attendance at the 73rd Semi-Annual General Council. Also, I want to thank you for exercising your right to vote and taking the time to go vote for the candidates of choice to go to the June runoff election. I want to thank all who voted for me as it’s greatly appreciated. As always, our prayers and thoughts go out to our AST families, who have lost loved ones this past month! •• Monthly Program/Departmental Directors Meeting: We had monthly meeting and most program directors were in attendance. Thank you for your time to inform us as to what is going on in your department. •• REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS: Meet every third Wednesday of the month to decide on executive and legislature resolutions for the advancement and betterment of the tribe. •• Elder’s Council Monthly Meetings are held every third Saturday, either at AST Resource Center, Thunderbird Casino, 10 am. If you are 55 years and older, please come join us for fellowship, food, and fun times together. Elder’s had monthly meeting. Discussions included the Pow Wow on July 4th, 5th, and 6th, upcoming cultural activity in Tema, Iowa in August. The NEW officers are Dan Little Axe, President, Wynona Coon, Vice President, Mary Birdtail, Secretary, and Emily Longman Treasurer. Next meeting is April 19, 2014 at 10 am at Title VI. If you would like more information about the Absentee Shawnee Elders Council, please call Mary Birdtail, 405-386-7851. •• Internal Revenue Service, AST Vita (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance): AST Vita is a service for free tax preparation for tribal members, Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit components, targeted toward low income families with children (Adjusted Gross Income Limit-AGI=$52,000) and tax counseling for elders. This is our first year and we hope to be successful and continue to have this service for our tribal members and eventually be community wide. Appointments started February 12 – April 12, 2014 (Wed and Thurs) 3-7 pm. Total taxes prepared are 42. We have a total of 12 volunteers including tax preparers, quality reviewers, and greeters/scanners. Appointments only, please call 405-275-4030 x 241 to set up an appointment and forms will need to be filled out so you will be asked to come at least 20-30 minutes early. If you have questions, please call Eddie Brokeshoulder, 405275-4030 x148, or email eddieb@astribe.com. •• Constitutional Revision Committee (CRC): Next meeting for the CRC (TBA) to be announced. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Eddie Brokeshoulder, 405-275-4030 Ext.148. Or contact Briana Ponkilla, her email address: brianaponkills@yahoo.com •• City of Shawnee Taxation Update: As you have seen in the newspapers, on February 2014, City of Shawnee, OK, officials demanded that the four Tribes (Absentee Shawnee, Citizen Band Potawatomi, Kickapoo, and Sac & Fox) in the “Examine each quest in terms of what is ethically and aesthetically expedient. A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise.” ~Aldo Leopold If you’d like to submit an ad or article: Give us a call at (405) 598-1279 or (405) 481-0558 or send us an e-mail to stiger@astribe.com All articles for the next month’s issue are due by the 20th of the current month Unfortunately, we can only accept one picture per birthday person, not per birthday wish. 3 Financial Consultant’s Report Hello Tribal Members, The office of Treasurer would like thank each tribal member for attending 73rd Semi-Annual General Council meeting. Our office provided financial information at our table. The Treasurer is responsible for tribal finances and cash management. Treasurer Deere focus and approach includes creating transparency, trust and accountability. The following activities I have been involved and participated: Office of Treasure Financial Reports: Review and analyze monthly encumbrance General Fund and Indirect Cost budgets. FINANCIAL CONSULTANT Attended monthly board meeting to discuss future Absentee Shawnee Economic Development Authority, Inc. (ASEDA): business opportunities. Greetings Tribal Members, Hope you are surviving the March winds, keeping your hair and bonnets in place! As the third quarter of 2014 comes to an end, my how the quarters fly. The office of Treasurer continues to be a good steward of the financial resources, ensuring stringent internal controls, sound financial management, accountability and transparency. Its election time again, get out and VOTE for the most qualified candidate. The following activities I have been involved and participated: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Absentee Shawnee Economic Development Authority, Inc. (ASEDA): ASEDA continues to Absentee Shawnee Constitution Revision Committee (CRC): The Constitution Revision Committee continues hold open meetings hold monthly meeting regarding economic development efforts for the Tribe. At our recent board in discussion of revising our Constitution. As acompanies committee we are continually soliciting your input as Tribal members. AST meeting the following gave a presentation: • Marathon have experience in the construction business such as, Devon Constitution Revision Committee continues to Builders solicitwho your comments and or suggestions as we move forward in improving our Boathouse in Oklahoma the last 50 years have built 49 states,any Canada Governance. This is your government – it’s your chanceCity, to and be over involved. Should youin have questions, please contact me at 405and Mexico. 275-4030 x 148 or eddieb@astribe.com or Briana Ponkilla at 405-878-0633 or briana.ponkilla@astribe.com. Absentee Shawnee • Brothers Bottling Company, LLC a Native American owned water bottling company, Tribe Native CDFI Community Development Financial owner John Fryrear, of Institutions El Reno, OK. Mr. (CDFI): Fryrear gaveAbsentee a presentationShawnee on the bottlingTribe has applied for CDFI funding through the U.S. Department of Treasurycompany. to develop an emerging Native Financial Institution whose purpose is to create economic futures for Tribal members. ASEDA welcomes tribal members and elected officials to attend our monthly board meetings The technical assistance (TA) funding willevery provide tribe to develop provision for Governor’s intensive, culturally appropriate financial scheduled second our Thursday of each month, 10:00a a.m. tribal complex conference room. training / technical assistance services. Organizational development efforts are literacy education and business development underway while creating a Credit Builder and Business Builder Loan products to meet the initial Tribal member needs identified in COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 2012 Tribal Member Financial Services survey conducted. AST VOLUNTEER INCOMEIncome TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) Absentee Shawnee Volunteer Tax Assistance (VITA) AST Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program which started February 12th If you are not aware the last day toThe file Federal and State income taxes is Wednesday, April 15th, 2014 must be postmarked by continues to prepare free basic tax returns for low-to-moderate income Tribal members. At the midnight. By the time you read this article our VITA program will continue to prepare your time of this writing our VITA tax program has refunded over $12,500 dollars and a value of taxes until Saturday, April 12th at provided $2,430.00 in savings. A final of program success will be provided to 3 p.m. Please do wait until the lastservices minute to atfile. If you need anreport appointment please call 405-275-4030 x 241. Internal Revenue (I.R.S.) and May newsletter. As site coordinator, Eddie Brokeshoulder And you have questions; please contact Site Service Coordinator Eddie Brokeshoulder, 405-275-4030 x148 or eddieb@astribe.com. In closing, our office of Treasurer looks forward to hearing from you, if you have questions or concerns please contact me at 405-275-4030 x 148 or eddieb@astribe.com. Respectfully, Eddie Brokeshoulder Financial Consultant FY-2014 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (thru 2/26/14) 4 RUN DATE: 03/20/14 Finance Department Report APRIL 2014 (Article Written 3/17/2014) The Finance office continues our efforts in keeping the day to day activities flowing effectively and efficiently through communication between the Finance office and Programs. In working together, we have found the most time effective and cost effective processes for transacting business. The Tribe’s 2010, 2011, and 2012 Audits are “unmodified” opinion; which when compared to an educational grading scale is an A. The 2014 Indirect Cost Proposal has been submitted to the Interior Business Center (IBC) and I was notified on September 17, 2013 that it is ready to be assigned to a negotiator. The proposal has been assigned to a negotiator and I have answered the questions posed and we are awaiting the Reviewer’s question for finalization of the proposal. Our rate is up from 17.74% for 2010 to 21.98% for 2011 to 22.35% for 2012 and 27.39% for 2013; 2014 review is the last step. We are preparing for the 2013 Audit which will begin early 2014 for all of the Tribe’s entities [Casinos; Store; Restaurant; Smoke Shop’s; ASEDA, Inc.; ASEDA, Enterprises; ASTHA & LSWN which makes up Absentee Health Systems; and the Tribal Government.] Auditors will be on sight March 31, 2014 for the Tribe’s audit. All of the tribe’s entities must be audited first and then they are combined with the Tribe’s Governmental Audit. The finance department is completing accounting by the 10th day of the month. Financial reporting for the Tribe, Health Authority and Li Si Wi Nwi, Health Inc. boards and the Executive Committee for Absentee Health Systems, Shawnee and Little Axe (LSWN) continues monthly. The Finance staff has completed the February reconciliations and financials. It is imperative the accounting staff continue to stay ahead of all of the accounting so that audits go smoothly, and Indirect Cost rates stay up to date. Indirect cost proposals cannot be submitted without completed audits as the audit is used to calculate the proposal. There are many processes in place in your Tribe’s accounting department that ensure we keep accurate records of transactions. The Tribe’s accounting processes must be in compliance with GAAP; (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) and these rules are updated annually. The Tribe currently has compact funds of BIA, I H S, and approximately 51 Grants. In addition, the Tribe operates a General Fund and an Indirect Cost Fund. The new clinic building payments are current and have not been late and projections are that they will continue to be current going forward. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Finance Department has very hard working group of people and it is an honor to work with them, the Treasurer’s office and at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The Finance Department employs 14: with 6 (43%) being AST Tribal Members, 2 (14%) non-AST tribal members, 6 (43%) being non-natives. This department would like to extend a special thanks and note of appreciation to the Executive Committee for providing the tools, resources, and support to enable the finance staff to reach its accomplished goals and to continue with this effort. A special thanks and note of appreciation to Program Managers and Employees of the Tribe for their assistance and dedication in our continued group effort toward accomplishing our goal. If you have any questions or needs, please call 405-275-4030 ext 162 and I will be glad to assist you. Respectfully, Belinda Collins, Controller. RESOLUTIONS Through March 19, 2014 E-AS-14-10 03/19/14 Approves the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, through the Chief of Police of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police Department, to apply for the U.S. Department of Justice FY 2014 Smart Probation: Reducing Prison Populations, Saving Money, and Creating Safer Communities Grant. E-AS-14-11 03/19/14 Amends Chapter VII, Part B, “Personnel Files and Records”, of the Absentee Shawnee Administrative Manual as provided for in the attachment Exhibit A, effective immediately. E-AS-14-12 03/19/14 Accepts Willie Lee Jones, Myles Robert Bullen. Caroline Dianne Crossley, Brooklynn Rayne Grass, Trevor Ryan Tillery, Lexi Michelle Brown, Derek Mitchell Hilderbrand, Cameron James Hilderbrand, Alixus Renee Cortez, Stephen Kaleb Cortez, Arthur Joseph Boston, Megan Marie Moody, Phoenixx Winter Ryne Williams, Hayden Winona Mayfield, Taliyah De’Vine Darrington, Lenny Wayne Hicks and Janice Marie Littlecreek Robinson as enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma as of the date of this resolution. Absentee Shawnee Tribe due to Article III Section 3 - “Membership”, of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Constitution. LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTIONS L-AS-14-01 03/19/14 Authorizes and approves the Treasurer’s Office and the Finance Department to establish a bank account at AllNations Bank titled “Absentee Shawnee E-AS-14-13 03/19/14 Development Corporation (ASDC)” and Rejects the application of Joshua Lee to transfer twenty thousand dollars and Cody for membership in the Absentee no cents ($20,000.00) from the AllNations Shawnee Tribe due to Insufficient Blood Bank General Fund Operating 2 account Degree. to the newly established “Absentee Shawnee Development Corporation E-AS-14-14 03/19/14 Rejects the application of Seth Joseph Lee (ASDC)” account with the authorized Cody for membership in the Absentee signatories to include the following Committee members: Shawnee Tribe due to Insufficient Blood Executive Lieutenant Governor Isaac Gibson Jr., Degree. Secretary Vera Dawsey, Treasurer Kathy E-AS-14-15 03/19/14 Rejects the application of Kamie Deere, and Representative Jeff Gibson, Lanette Fontenot for membership in the effective immediately. 5 Cultural Preservation Department The AST Cultural Preservation Department would like to pass along the following information concerning updates to each of our programs. Cultural Preservation This past month, we held our second activity of the year for our Program. On February 22nd, participants had the opportunity to learn how to make a Yarnbelt by Fingerweaving. Ms. Jennifer Onzahwah led the demonstration and presentation at the LA Resource Center. As usual, lunch and snacks were provided and we had lively conversation and good fellowship. It is my hope that those of you who participate will be able to take away a new skill upon the completion of each class. It is our intent to have an activity each month, though it may not always be a cultural or skills demonstration. If you have questions about the skills classes or would like to lead a demonstration, please call Joseph at Ext. 203, or send an email to joseph.blanchard@astribe.com Library We have a variety of resources available for checkout or your reading leisure including: magazines, newspapers, journals, CDs and DVDs. Since the last publication, we have conducted interviews for the Library Technician/Archivist position. The interviews are complete and a selection has been made so I will make a formal announcement and introduce our newest Team Member in the next newsletter. The Library program will be operational once again and services will be restored shortly. If you have any concerns or questions about membership or circulation, please call us at ext. 122. Gift Shop The Gift Shop continues to make progress in sales and new inventory. At the time of this submission, we have started to receive our Spring orders from Pendleton and our other vendors. Plus, come in and view our selection of CD’s in the Native style of music you prefer. We carry tunes for Powwow, NAC, and Stomp Dance. Also, the latest variety of bags, rugs and table cloths are now in stock. If we don’t have what you like, let us know. Oftentimes, we can ‘Special Order’ your request and have it on hand in a matter of days. If you have any questions, please call Esther at ext. 122, or by email at elowden@ astribe.com THPO Our THPO program continues to make great strides and advancements. As previously discussed, in conjunction with the National Forest Service, we are hosting a Heritage Resource Technician (HRT) Paraprofessional training, March 17-26. This will consist of 40 hours of Classroom and 40 hours of Field Work, for a total of 80 hours to complete the certification. The cost of the course is $200, which includes Lunch and Snacks. Please call myself or Carol Butler for all the details. Likewise, along with this activity, there is another opportunity, in the near future, for us to assist the National Railway Association, which will require an additional 4-8 hours of ‘E-Safety’ training. These classes are necessary for individuals to gain eligibility to become employable or contract out for services. Your concerns are important to us. We thank you for the continued support of our department as we continue to make changes to our programs, in order to provide the best service to our Tribal community. Thank you for your time. Joseph H. Blanchard Cultural Preservation Director/ Tribal Historic Preservation Officer AST Constitution Revision Committee Report April 2014 The AST Constitution Revision Committee met on February 20, 2014. At this meeting, we discussed the “Elections” Article of the revised Constitution. Discussion was had regarding tribal elections and how they would be after the potential approval of our new Constitution. We will continue to work on this Article at the next meeting and hopefully complete it and move on to the next one. Again, our goal is to have a final copy to be completed by the Fall General Council. The next Constitution Revision Committee meetings will be Thursday, April 17th at 6:30pm at the Little Axe Resource Center. If anyone would like to attend the meetings and assist us with the final revisions they are more than welcome to attend. As we have always said this is the Constitution for everyone so as much in put as possible is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact Eddie Brokeshoulder in the Treasurer’s office or email eddieb@astribe.com. You may also email Briana Ponkilla at briana.ponkilla@astribe.com. 6 Governor’s Report - Cont. from page 2 you in deciding what you need to do for compliance with the act. and he may be reached at 405-275-3200. If he is unable to resolve Please see the ACA tab at the ASTHA Health Program’s Website: your concern communicate with my office. http://www.asthealth.org/aca a new interactive phone menu has been added to the Contract Health Services (CHS) to help patients Building Blocks access the most appropriate service provider by calling (405) 701March 2014 News… Although we were closed due to inclement weather on Dr. Seuss’ 7951. We are hoping this new feature will speed up access to the patients seeking services and follow-up to their care. The AST birthday, we celebrated Anti-Bullying Prevention “HOTLINE” is (405) 701-7987 during work anyway! The children hours 8-5, M-F, and for added confidentiality or after hours you (reluctantly) ate green may contact Mrs. Dara Thorpe at either (405) 701-7992 or via cell eggs and ham for (405) 481-0815 to start intervention assistance for tribal youth. If breakfast. We had a Dr. it is an emergency or someone is at risk of harming themselves Seuss reading time and or others contact 911. The VA Agreement to start services has finished the day with been approved by the health board and reviewed by the attorney Thing 1 and Thing 2 general’s office. Upon approval of the Shareholders (Executive cupcakes for snack. A Committee), the VA Agreement will be signed and implemented in great time was had by April/May timeframe pending site review of the VA prior to the start all! of services. All required training and billing equipment, processes, We are glad to be moving and procedures are either already in place or nearly completed out of winter and into at this time. In May, a planned event jointly hosted by the AST at spring! The children Little Axe Clinic and the staff from the VA will be held to orientate have enjoyed the nice all veterans serviced by the health programs as to how services and weather and love being reimbursement will work. This upcoming informational workshop on the playground. will have more information and the date/time once finalized will We had spring break be announced for this veteran’s event. The health programs had March 17th – 21st. All two accreditation visits this past month, one with Blue Cross and of the teachers planned Blue Shield and Community Health, both went well and we secured exciting field trips for their accreditation. The Pharmacy at both LittleAxe and Shawnee their classes. The twohad a no-notice review as well by a Medicare contractor and found year-old classes visited both sites fully compliant with federal Pharmacy guidelines, rules, the Jasmine Moran and procedures. The Employee of the Month for January 2014 was Children’s Museum. The Mrs. Dara Thorpe and for February 2014 it was Mrs. Elise Grein. The three-year-old classes Team of the Month for Jan 14 was Housekeeping and for Feb 14 visited the Tulsa Zoo. it was the Dental Clinic. We are very proud of our star performers And the fours, fives and and for their contributions to the patients, their fellow employees, school-age classes visited and the tribe! the Science Museum If you have questions for the Health area, please contact Mark Oklahoma and the Tulsa Rogers, Executive Director of Health, at 405-447-0300 (Little Axe) Zoo. They also saw the or 405-878-5850 (Shawnee). If you are unable to get a response on movie “Mr. Peabody and your issue please contact my Office. Sherman”. The toddler classes will take their field trip in April to the Oklahoma City Zoo. Media We have had a lot of parent participation on the field trips and The Media Department continues to be busy and productive. They are in the process of: would like to thank all of the parents who attended! With the cooperation of the AST Clinic in Shawnee and the Governor’s • completing the General Council Report; assisting in the formatting and printing of a Tribal info graph Office the Building BlocksTheprogram a flu shot clinic for •at 405point of contact forhosted the Building Blocks program in Shawnee is Billie Thompson to be made available to Tribal members at GC and to be used by The contact for the Little had Axe Building Block’s program and/orand CCDF is Brianna the children and Building 878-0633. Blocks staff. We 7 employees Ponkilla also at 405-878-0633. If they are unable to assist you with your questions contact the Tribe on grants, proposals, legislative and policy development approximately 10 childrenmyreceive immunizations. Most of those office. projects who opted out were already immunized. • newsletter production and distribution Education Dates to remember: • completing print projects for the Tribe and other projects as Tresha Spoon, Director, attended Aid Workshop Axe High School on the Easter egga Financial hunts fromat Little 9:30am • Thursday, April 17th: they come up. of February 20 . She presented information about tribal scholarships. Tresha was -10:30am & Easterevening parties @ 3:00pm. If you should have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact in attendance at the Tribal Courts Assistance Program (TCAP) Advisory Board meeting on February 27 . The Camp Nikoti, Melokami (Spring) Youth Camp was held during spring Sherman Tiger, Media Director, at 405-598-1279. If you continue • Friday, April 18th. We will be closed for Good Friday. break week, March 17-21, 2014 at the Brendle Corner Community Building. Youth in to have questions and/or concerns contact my Office at 405-275middleBuilding school and high school attended. The Camp Nikoti-After School Program at the Little The point of contact for the Blocks program in Shawnee 4030, Ext. 188. Axe Resource Center continues to serve Tribal members Kindergarten through 12 grade. is Billie Thompson at 405-878-0633. The contact for the Little Axe Intergovernmental Relations & Planning Building Block’s program and/or CCDF is Brianna Ponkilla also at No actions taken this period as there is no budget for this program. 405-878-0633. If they are unable to assist you with your questions It is in the planning phase and is being considered for placement contact my office. in the indirect cost proposal for 2015. This program is for short Education and long range planning – including intergovernmental relations, Tresha Spoon, Director, attended a Financial Aid Workshop at Little legislative and Axe High School on the evening of February 20th. She presented policy analysis and compliance for the tribe. information about tribal scholarships. Tresha was in attendance Conclusion at the Tribal Courts Assistance Program (TCAP) Advisory Board In conclusion – I have 15 months to go and we have many unmet meeting on February 27th. The Camp Nikoti, Melokami (Spring) policy, budget and operational needs that I hope may be addressed Youth Camp was held during spring break week, March 17-21, in the near future. 2014 at the Brendle Corner Community Building. Youth in middle We need to work together as a people to make positive changes school and high school attended. The Camp Nikoti-After School now and for our future. Those of us who are elected officials need Program at the Little Axe Resource Center continues to serve Tribal to uphold our oaths to our offices; our employees need to perform members Kindergarten through 12th grade. and be valued for that performance; you, my people, need to be The point of contact for this program is Tresha Spoon, Education listened too and given the services that are truly needed based on Director, 405-275-4030, Ext. 121. Please feel free to communicate solid fiscal management. with her and if she is unable to assist you then contact my office. Help me to make that difference – stand beside me and Let’s Build Health for the Future (BFF) - united and together! The Affordable Care Act Decision Tool is in use and ready to assist Thank you again for your support th th th 7 SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Linda Day My April Spotlight Employee is Linda Day. Linda serves as the Emergency Management (EM) Manager for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. Linda is a dedicated worker and is always seeking new methods and ways to best service the Tribe and prepare it should disaster hit. Linda has been working as the EM Manager for five (5) years and has been with the Tribe for seven (7) years. Thank you Linda for your dedication and commitment. Let’s Build For the Future (BFF)! GOVERNORS SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe will be working with the six program department that she has oversight over and will monthly select an employee that is deemed to have contributed to their program and to the Absentee Shawnee tribe. The attributes to be considered are: Contributions to the community and the Tribe; leadership; performance and work ethic; teamwork. It is the intent of the Governor to recognize tribal employees who do a remarkable job and might not otherwise get recognized for their contributions. This special employee recognition program will be highlighted under my Office as the SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH program. Education Department The following are current programs administered by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department: These are brief descriptions of current programs. Program guidelines are available in hard copy for at the Education Department office or for download at www.astribe.com. associates or bachelors degree, at any accredited college or university. Funding levels are determined based upon grade point average and full-time or part-time status. • Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral degree, and can fund for one graduate admissions test. This program has funding levels based upon full-time and parttime status. • Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, and a portion of funds can be used for school-related athletic program expenses. Program has a maximum funding limit for the academic year. • Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, program can help with some graduation expenses, and awards two (2) incentives: one for GED recipients and one for High School graduates. Program has a maximum amount of funding for graduation expenses. • Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational training at accredited vocational institutions. Program has a maximum funding limit for the calendar year or per program. • Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds for undergraduate degrees, one All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application. Attention: Fall 2014 Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program applications are due June 15th. If you are still interested in taking spring 2014 courses please contact the Education Department. All applications and guidelines are available at www. astribe.com. Click on Services and select Education. For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275-4030 ext. 121 or 1-800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com. 8 AST VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) FREE TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE FOR LOW –to- MODERATE INCOME ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS WHO MAKE LESS THAN < $52,000 ü ü ü ü ü Absentee Shawnee Tribe Development Corporation Trained preparers check eligibility for EITC and Child Care Credit Federal and State returns are electronically - filed with the IRS Confirmation the IRS has accepted your tax return Direct Deposit of Federal and State refunds available Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) Limit = $52,000 BOARD MEMBER NEEDED The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Development Corporation is establishing a board to help further develop the AST CDFI program into a certified Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Please bring the following items: • • • • • • • • • • AST C.D.I.B. For married filing joint, both spouses must be present Taxpayers Proof of Identity (Driver’s License) and/or spouse Previous Tax Year Return All forms, W-2, 1098 and 1099 Information for other income Total paid to day care provider and their tax ID number Information for deductions/credits Proof of account for direct deposit of refund (e.g., voided check) Social Security Cards for you, your spouse and/or dependents. The CDFI board must be a representation of who CDFI will serve, and will consist of five individuals with skills and experience in or more areas of business, banking, accounting, business law, marketing, nonprofit management, or fundraising. If interested in serving in this worthwhile endeavor as a CDFI board member please submit a Letter of Interest and Resume to: Filing Period: February 12, 2014 – April 12, 2014 Location: Title VI Building, Tribal Complex Schedule: Wednesdays 3 P.M. – 7 P.M. Thursdays 3 P.M. – 7 P.M. Saturdays 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. Mail: Eddie Brokeshoulder, CDFI Steering Committee Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 Fax: 405-695-9780 Email: eddieb@astribe.com For more information (FMI): 405-275-4030 x 148 Call for an Appointment: (405) 275-4030 Ext. 241 Please arrive 30 minutes early to complete intake / review form. Appointments Only! AllNationsBank 2023S.GordonCooperDrive Shawnee,OK74801 www.anbok.com “Tips” or “red flags” that can assist you in Identifying fake e-mails of this type? 1. Carefully examine the domain name from which an e-mail has been sent. As an example, if a message pretends to be a deliveryrelated notice from Federal Express or UPS—but fedex.com or ups.com does not appear in the domain name—you’re probably dealing with a scammer. 2. When an e-mail asks you to fill in some personal information, never do so unless the form is part of a secure webpage. How can you know if you are accessing a secure website? The webpage address displayed at the top of the screen will begin with https:// if it is secure. (An Internet address beginning with http:// is not secure. Tis the Season... to Be Scammed? A reputable company should never ask a customer to enter account information or other confidential information on a webpage starting with http://. This is an immediate sign that either 1) the webpage is bogus, or 2) the company you are dealing with has inadequate security protections. Either way, don’t provide your information.) 3. If the whole “premise” of an e-mail message makes no sense, it’s very likely bogus. For example, a fake e-mail might tell you to print your delivery notice and go to the nearest FedEx office to pick up your package—but before you do that, they want some confidential information. In a situation like this, stop to think about how things work. When you send a package by FedEx or UPS, the sender provides the recipient’s address and a phone number—not the recipient’s e-mail address. (How would the delivery company have the recipient’s e-mail address?) 4. Be even more careful when using a mobile device (such as a Smartphone or tablet) to view e-mails and to access websites. Why? Because a hand-held device’s screen is smaller than a home or office computer’s monitor! While using a full-sized monitor, the user normally has good light, the type-size is readable, and the webpage address is always visible at the top of the screen. The user is simply more likely to notice that a domain name “looks wrong,” or that a webpage requesting personal information does not begin with https:// 5. Does the message use the English language very poorly? Definitely, people today are writing worse and worse. Still, you won’t see bad English in a huge company’s communications with its customers. When the spelling or grammar is “mangled” so badly that a speaker of American English probably couldn’t have written it, that e-mail almost certainly is a scam. Don’t be tempted by what this e-mail offers you—just delete it. Will some bank customers fall for “bogus” e-mails like what is described above? Absolutely—because they want so badly to believe that someone has unexpectedly sent them a package. They get so caught up in the “wonderful surprise” that they ignore all of the “warning flags” explained above. Then they foolishly give out their confidential information, and the bank may have fraud losses. Please try to “talk customers back down to earth,” if they receive a bogus e-mail and they ask you what you think! Your AllNations Bank Family Gene, Eugene, Amber, Diana & Devan 9 FITNESS CENTER HOURS Monday—Thursday 6:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. Friday 6:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Saturday/Sunday CLOSED The AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center provides state of the art fitness equipment, including: treadmills, elliptical cross-trainers, recumbent bikes, free-weights, kettlebells, and isolation strength machines. The AST Fitness Center is available to all Native Americans and their household family members. AST employees are also eligible for membership. The AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center strives to deliver a well-trained staff that seeks to help clients reach their personal fitness and health goals. Our staff takes pride in providing appropriate and educational fitness training to all clients, providing guidance in developing a successful plan to help prevent or manage diabetes and/or other health conditions, and providing clients with a fun and positive experience working with our staff. Please take some time to come by and visit the AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center today! !SPRING BREAK! THANK YOU to The Office of the Governor, Thunderbird Entertainment Center, the MSPI program, and all AST programs and departments who contributed to our program for another fun-filled Spring Break for our youth. Thank you to Michael Berry for the group photo! Registration: 8:00 a.m./Race begins at 8:50a.m. No late starts. Open to the Little Axe community Check-In: AT The Oval to the north of the clinic at 8:00 a.m. Course: Thunderbird Lake South Dam For more information, please contact the AST Fitness Center at (405) 364-­‐7298 10 Attention All Tribal Elders! It is time to start cutting lawns again. If you want your lawn cut again you must fill out an application. You can pick up an application at the Maintenance Department or you can call Reta Harjo at (405) 275-4030 Ext. 128 and she will mail one to you. In the Little Axe area you can pick up an application at the Resource Center, see Bucky Littlecharley. Maintenance Department 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801 (405) 275-4030 Grass Mowing Application The Tribal Justice System received a grant to upgrade the justice system by using new computer software; adding security cameras; and setting up an advisory board to develop a Strategic Plan for the court which will improve services offered, as well as community and crime victim concerns. The Advisory Board needs your input into this process. YOUR INPUT IS VERY IMPORTANT. 1. Reason for your visit to the Absentee Shawnee Courthouse? Marriage Divorce The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Maintenance Department will ONLY mow and weeds eat applicant’s lawn. Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks. Also, the maintenance workers will not trim trees, shrubs, etc. NO RENTAL PROPERTY will be mowed. If you have any questions, please contact Reta Harjo at (405) 275-4030 ext. 128 NAME: ADDRESS: STATE: CDIB #: DOB: Guardianship ZIP: 2. What services do you feel the court lacks? Anger management Drug/ Alcohol Counseling DUI Assessments ICW services such as counseling Mediation for conflict resolution or custody issues Other:_______________ 3. Upon leaving the courthouse, do you know what the next step is in completing your court case? Yes No 4. What improvements do you feel the courthouse could make to service community members better? 5. Which best describes your age group? 18-­‐25 26-­‐35 36-­‐45 46-­‐55 55 or older 6. Which of the following best describes your current relationship status? Married Divorced Widowed Separated Domestic partnership Single, never Married 7. What is your ethnicity? American Indian or Alaskan Native-­‐Tribe___________ MESS. PHONE: Criminal:__________ Other Common Law Marriage CITY: Child Custody Employment Assistance Information Assistance with creating forms (subpoenas/petitions) 1. Must be an Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member 2. Must be 65 years or older 3. Handicap/Disabled 4. Must provide proof of residency 5. All trash, branches, debris must be cleaned out of yard Finding directions to home: Advisory Board Survey Alternative sentencing (other than jail time) Family Counseling The following are the requirements for this program: HOME PHONE: Absentee Shawnee Tribal Justice System Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Asian or Pacific Islander White/Caucasian Prefer not to answer 8. What is the highest level of education you have completed? GED Some High School Bachelor’s Degree Some College Master’s Degree Current Student Associate’s Degree 9. Current employment status: Full Time Part Time Unemployed 10. Have you ever had previous legal trouble? None 11 Arrested Detained Incarcerated Retired Disabled OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 15, 2014 This is to announce the OFFICIAL results of the March 15, 2014 Primary Election for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. This election was held on the above date pursuant on the Tribal Constitution and the Election Ordinance. All votes were counted at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTION COMMISSION Lt. Governor (2 Year Term) John Al Little Axe _36__Votes Isaac Gibson, Jr. _191_Votes Isaac Bettelyoun _40__Votes Diane Ponkilla _43__Votes Wynona Coon _31__Votes Betty Watson _25__Votes Kathy Deere _75__Votes Election Commissioner (2 Year Term) Retha Wilson-Pearman _174__Votes Briana Ponkilla _243__Votes Commission Member #2 (3 Year Term) Alicia “Aly” Edwards Miller __220__Votes Mary Birdtail __203__Votes Tribal Treasurer Ewell Longhorn _133_Votes Sharon Ponkilla _118_Votes _183_Votes Leah Bates Tribal Representative _141__Votes Jeff Gibson Sherman Tiger _104__Votes Dewayne Wilson __87__Votes Kenneth Blanchard _105_Votes Tribal Representative position under Protest; will not be certified until Protest is settled We the officials are responsible for declaring the above election results, do hereby claim the above statements are true and correct to the best of our knowledge. 12 (Print Name) , hereby certify that I am or will be an Eligible Voter Zip: 13 Election Commission/Representative Ballot Mailed: Disapproved: Open 8-12/1-5 Denial Letter Mailed: Approved: ELECTION COMMISSION USE ONLY All eligible voters are entitled to vote either at the Polls or by Absentee Ballot. For your convenience-This form may be duplicated Deliver in Person to: Election Commission Office located in the Tribal Court Building Fax to: Fax # (405) 273-1337 (Do not fax to any other fax #) Phone: (405) 275-4030 ext. 150 Toll free number 1-800-256-3341 ext. 150 Mail to: Absentee Shawnee Election Commission P.O. Box 741 Tecumseh, Oklahoma 74873 Election Day If Disapproved (reason): Received: St: (last) All REQUESTS must be returned to the Election Commission by the deadline of June 1, 2014 Date: Signature: (maiden) Date of Birth: City: (middle) CDIB#: (first) √ Holidays Address: Name (please print): of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe on or before March 15, 2014. I cannot physically be present to cast my Vote at the June 21, 2014 Run Off Election, therefore, I am requesting an Absentee Ballot be mailed to me at the following address. I, ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST PLEASE fill out EACH BLANK completely and return by the Deadline ELECTION COMMISSION OFFICE HOURS 2014 X Open 1-5 Comanche Elder Center Title VI Program Health Fair April 25, 2014 10 am to 3pm APRIL 2014 Homebound will be getting a sack lunch on the 24th!! Sunday Monday Tuesday 1 7 13 20 14 Chicken Salad Lett, Tom, Pickles Chips Apricots Beef Fingers Mixed Veggies Tossed Salad* Bread Happy Easter 27 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 BBQ Chicken Mac N Chez Veggies Fruit Wieners N Kraut Salad Bar* Greenbeans Bread Hot Ham & Chez Baked Chips Pickles, Onions Fresh Apples 28 29 Roast Red Pot. Carrots Roll/Fruit Beef Tips & Noodles Veggies Roll Fruit Baked Potato Ham/Chez Sour Cream Broc n Chez Fruit Baked Fried Chicken Mashed Pot/Gravy Veggies Pineapples 23 Salmon Patties Okra Coleslaw Applesauce 30 Egg Roll Stir Fry Veggies Rice Fortune Cookie Tamales Refried Beans Spanish Rice Fruit Cereal Sausage Patty Muffin Fruit 24 Grits Boiled Egg Toast Bacon 4 Saturday 9 22 Taco Casserole Ranch Beans Salsa/Chips Pineapples Friday 8 Beef Stroganoff Broccoli Cookie 21 Hamburger Lett, Tom, Pickles Pot. Salad Pudding Thursday 3 6 Wednesday 2 Waffles Sausage Patty Fruit Biscuits Sausage Gravy Scrambled Eggs 5 AST General Council 10am Thunderbird Entertainment Center AST Complex Closed Good Friday 25 Comanche Title VI Health Fair Lawton , Ok More info in the news 26 Pinto Beans w/ham Steak Fries Cornbread NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!! CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-­‐275-­‐4030 EXT 169 OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-­‐THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS 9AM TO 11AM TITLE VI April News April 5th: AST General Council at Thunderbird Entertainment Center - 10 am April 18, Good Friday AST Complex will be closed. Breakfast will be served on the 17th and there will be no breakfast served or delivered on the 18th. April 20, EASTER April 22, Earth Day What can we do on earth day? Plant a shrub or a tree (Over a 50-year lifetime, a tree generates $31,250 worth of oxygen, provides $62,000 worth of air pollution control, recycles $37,500 worth of water, and controls $31,250 worth of soil erosion. It also provides shade that keeps homes and cities cooler!) Recycle, turn off lights, fans, or the tv when you leave the room, unplug your cell phone charger!!!! There are hundreds of easy things to do. IT”S UP TO YOU!!!! April 25, Comanche Health Fair Title VI staff and members will be attending the Comanche Health Fair in Lawton, OK. Our limit will be 18 elders that we can take by van and one vehicle. Homebound if you are able to travel a good distance and would like to go please let us know by calling 405-275-4030 ext 169 or notify your driver. Also, the homebound will be provided a sack lunch on the 24th. More information later…. If you have any questions or concerns please call us at 405-275-4030 ext.169. 14 Horse Shoe Bend After School Program The Horse Shoe Bend after school program is planning for their Easter Egg Hunt that will be sponsored by the White Turkey Committee. As school is fast coming to an end this semester we have begun developing our summer program that will be offered for a six (6) week period. Also, we would like to get a count of students who would be interested in participating in the Jim Thorpe Games that will be held in Shawnee in the month of June. This event would be good for all of our Native American Students to take part in. A few of the events will be basketball, softball, track and field. Students must be a member of a federally recognized tribe, be willing to supply a birth certificate and pay a small fee. As the curriculum for the Jim Thorpe Games develops we will inform everyone by mail. The Horse Shoe Bend After School will be in its fourth year this summer and I would like to recognize Randall Watson for his dedication and the services he has provided. It is due to his work efforts and commitment to this program that it has thrived. He has been with the program from the first day it opened and remains dedicated to this much needed and appreciated service. Since I became Governor it has come to my attention that there exist rumors that my sisters work out at the center. Let me share with you that this is not true. My sisters are on the White Turkey Committee who sponsors many of the activities out at the center. They are retired from professional jobs and enjoy working with the children and being among our people. I am sure many of those of you who are retired may find you feel similar in that you enjoy working and serving in our tribal communities. A meeting is being planned for the parents whose children come to the center in order to discuss some changes for the school year 2014 – 2015. Those of you who work and/or are involved in the education field you are aware there is always areas that need to be revamped and changes can and should be good for our children. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me at: 405-481‐0397. Thank you, Edwina Butler-Wolfe Governor Come join us at the AST Resource Center!!! Come join us at the AST Resource Center!!! Free Tutoring in all subjects! Games and activities! Delinquency Prevention! Healthy Lifestyles! Free Tutoring in all subjects! Games and activities! Delinquency Prevention! Healthy Lifestyles! And Much More! And Much More! OPEN TO ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OPEN TO GRADES K-5 for Absentee Shawnee Tribal 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. 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 October 7th and will run through the school year. Monday-Thursday, 2:45pm-6:00pm Duration: Starts October 7th and will run through the school year. For more information and sign up please contact Blake Goodman at (405) 364-­‐7569 Monday-Thursday, 2:45pm-6:00pm For more information and sign up please contact Blake Goodman at (405) 364-­‐7569 15 APRIL BIRTHDAYS Alberty, Shannon Venita Alexander, Rachel Paulette Alford Jr., Eugene Ray Alford, Jaci Lanae Alford, Ray Wildcat Arms, Steven Anthony Armstrong, Tina Marie Ayers, Zachariah Matthew Bacon, Misty Twylight Barnes, Hollin Kade Eugene Bates, Johnna Suzanne Batson-Vasquez, Amber Danielle Bentley, Sherri Ann Berry, Collin Michael Bethell, Shelby Ann Bettelyoun, Cameron Jake Bierd, Baley Andrea Blanchard II, Clifford Ray Blanchard II, Norman Neal Blanchard, Harry James Blanchard, Jahkahri HayLéroy Blanchard, John Christopher Blanchard, NorahGisele Boston, Shawn Daniel Boyd, Xavier Tyrik Bradshaw, Jana Marie Brady, Scott Edgar Brinson, Christopher Allen Brokeshoulder Jr., Clifton Brokeshoulder, Eddie K. Brown, Jennifer Leah Brown, Lexi Michelle Bryce, Shayla Maelyn Buckley, Dawna Michele Byers, Reanna Nicole Byers, Zachary Elias Byrd, Lyndell D. Armond Caires, Vanessa Little Axe Chaney, Brittni Lynn Charley Whatley, Jorden Eugene Charley, Mary Serene Chisholm, Carly Nicole Clark, Dallas Joseph Clark, Dave George Clutter, Ramona Lynn Coddington, Aubriana Marie Coddington, Kyle Clarence Coddington, Michael Richard Coffee, Sahaunie Nicole Coon Jr., Stacy William Crane, Stephanie Renee Creek, Eunice Marie Creek, Stevie Eli Cryder, Michael Lawrence Cuff, Thomas Artel Davis Sr., Edward Leroy Davis, Jyquale Lee De`shon Davis, Maddox Joe Davis, Tyrein Gene 2014 Deere, Neva Lee (Larney) DeLodge, Ava Quinn Dibler, Dale G. Doussett, Delisha Ann Draper Sr., Russell Lee Draper, Reuben James Dunlap, Brady Lee Eason, Braxton Noah Eckiwardy, Marisela Isabelle Mariah Ellis, Ariel Raquel Ellis, Russell Bruce Evans, Kayla Marie Fife, Andrew Jacob Frank, Janice Arlene Garcia, Josiah Elias Garfield, Alicia Raejhaun Garretson, Riley Dean Gibson, Darianne Alexander Gibson, Jaysan Baylee Gibson, Mary Ann Gibson, Melonie Dian Gibson, Norma Jean Gilman III, Thomas Eugene Gilman, Robert Everett Goodwin, Dawn Marie Goodwin, Larry Tiger Gouge Jr., Marg Graham, Charles Robert Grass, Solomon Wayne Griffin, Ladawn Abraham Hamon-Breeden, Katie Marie Harjo, Kadence Jade Harjo, Timothy A. Harless, Cynthia Iris Harris, Monte Lee Harvey II, Johnny Troy Haumpy, Ariann Renee Haumpy, Gage Allen Haumpy, O’Day Tah’lee Eugene Healy, Spencer James Hernandez, Curtis David Hill, Trent David Hoepher, Emily Danielle Holderness, Samantha Grace Hollenbeck, May Angela Holznagel, Chad Thomas Hood, Randolph Paul Hudson, Celeste Jade Hudson, Eden Rose Hudson, Latasha Kay Hunt, Leeona Lucile Hurst, Maegan Nicole Jackson, Fallon Kay Jacobs, Maria Elena Jacobs, Stormie Raelein James, Lindsey Nicholle James, Na`chelle Ardena Mae Jimboy, Courtney Waynell Johnson Jr, David Lee Johnson, Adison Graci Mae Johnson, Ashley Nicole Johnson, Justice Lonewolf Johnson, Richard Michael Johnson, Shoshanna Louise Johnson, Silvanus Mack Johnson, Victoria Maria Johnson, Zachary Howard Jones, Anita Louise Judd Jr., Thomas Ray Kaniatobe, Marjorie Ann Kelsey, Leigha Marie Key, Christian Trey Kickapoo-Johnson, Lux Olyvia Kilmer, Lelia Lashell Kinnamon Jr, Larry Leon Kinnamon, April Lynn Kinsey, Margie Kovalchuk, Amber Nichole Larney, CaiSyn William Lee, Audrey Catherine Sung-hee Leffler, Claudia Jo Little Axe Jr., Troy Lee Little Axe, Diane Gail Little Axe, Jordan Kane Little Axe, Joshua Taylor Little Axe, Kaylee Jean Little Axe, Shiloh Blue Little Charley, Evelyn Lavon Little Creek, Alex Little Creek, Lawrence Keith Little Jr., Gilbert Boyd Littlebear, Tonya Lynn Littlecreek, Samantha Jolene Littlecreek, Thomas Eugene Locke, Adrianne Lorine Longhorn, Darrell Wayne Longhorn, Leonard Wayne Longhorn, Vincent Wade Longman, Cherokee Dakota Longman, Trina Ann Louvier, Alexandra Renee Lowe, Justin James Mack Sr., Thomas James Mack, Cylas Ledarix Malone, Riley Mann, Raymond Freeland Mann, Richard Freeman Mann, Savanah Nicole Mann, Taylor Lawrence Markwardt, Franklin Thomas Martin, April Denise Martin, Kinley Rae Martinez, Amaya Rynae Martinez, Danielle Lynn Mason, Suzanna Rachel Powell Masquas, Phillip Jon Masquat, Iola Renee Massey, Karen Sue Mattingly, Alana Irene Mayo, Melba Mary McAnally, Jace Ryan McBride, Alice Jean Dirt McDaniel, Karen Diane McGirt, Dana Dale McGuire, Kyla Marie McPherson, Emily Paige Meek, Phillip Edward Megyesi, Charles Stevens Milburn, Heather Renee Miller, Lillian Grace Mills, Brian Richard Mohawk, Curtis Roy Monroe, Pamela Sue Montgomery, Peiress Awmae Morgan, Summer Dawn Morton, Joshua David Morton, Makayla Lynn Nakamoto, Gina Jessica Nelson Jr., Daniel Lee Ness, Mary Ellen Newton, Donnie James Nowlin, Pak Louise Ochoa, Alejandro Juan Ortega, Kristin Lace Pack, Christie Lorraine Panther, Nickolas Wayne Parker, Elizabeth Isabelle Parker, Sarah Lynn Parker, Twila Olene Phillips, Mason Jaxon Ponkilla, Yvonne Diane Porter, Lindsey Bowe Powell, Tammy Marie Richey, Jennifer Lynn Robb, James Edward Robertson, Winifred L. Rolette, Gregory Shawn Rolette, Hanna Grace Roller, Geraldine M. Bradley Runsabove, Bryce Leigh Ryder, Vanessa Louise Sanchez, Bailey Marie Sanchez, Citlali Sanchez, James Andrew Skylar Sanchez, Victoria Nicolette Seaton-Blanchard, Stephen Anthony Sellers, Levi Dalton Sexton, Jacob David Shawnee, Jaxon Avery Shawnee, Sharon Dale Sherrill, Penelope Sloan, Jenifer Sloat, Morgan Elaine Smith, Joshua Dean Smith, Noah Ryan Snake, Archie Ellis Soap, Alpha Christine Soap, Terayana Maxine Spoon, Ashley Donelle Spoon, Marques Dwyane Spoon, Samuel Lee Spriggs, Brian Lee Spybuck, Adrianne Eileen Spybuck, Larry Eldon Spybuck, Thomas Mark Squire, Billie Gene *The March birthday list of names was wrong in last month’s newsletter and I apologize for the mishap. I will strive to do better and will make sure that does not happen again. 16 Squire, Samson Robert Squire, Wilbur James Starr-Fuentez, Olivia Angelina Stephens, William Lee Steves, Madelyn Louise Stewart, Saundra Leigh Stone Sr., James Lee Stone, Dawn Michelle Stuckey, Ware Declan Sullivan, Tiffany Chantele Sumka, Lena Darcille Switch, Traci Lynn Switch, Charles William Taryole, Trevor Seth Tascier, Timothy Andrew Tenner, Taylor Denise Thompson, Rhonda Gail Thornhill, Westly Lynn Thorpe, Brady Wayne Thorpe, Mary Catherine Tieyah, Lavern Wilson Tiger, Amber Lee Tiger, Madelynn Rose Tiger, Patricia Ann Tiger, Stephon Michael Tiller, Piper Laine Uchida, Andy Micheal Wabaunasee, Thelma Jean Wakley, Jade McKenzie Wakolee, Josilyn Talia Wallace, Kay Laverne Walley, Johnny Ray Wallis, Baryn Clinton Walters, Shirley Ann Warrior, Marcellus James Washington, David Axe Washington, Kevin Bryan Washington, Samantha Lynn Watkins, Autum Paige Watson, Jayden Tyler Scott Wenholm, Casey Andrew Whinery, Pamela Jean White, Brenda Kaye White, Wesley Shane Whited, Kimberly Diane Whittington, Charlene Edward Williams, Ezrea Quasha Williams, Lisa Renee Williams, Seth Andreas Wilson, Aaron Wade Wilson, Damon Allen Wilson, Drake Kenneth Rylee Wilson, Ethan Hawke Wilson, Gabriel Ahboah Wilson, Harold Wayne Wilson, Howard Gene Wilson, James Wayne Winrow, Destiney Dawn Wise, Keeley Ava Lynn Witt, Joseph Andrew Wunderlin, Travis Rece Yellow Eagle, Angela Marie R AM O N A CLU T TER a n ds e From Sherry & Marvin SHARON SHAWNEE A mber And April Fool’s !! Have a great day! Love, Marvin & Sherry Zachary Elias Byers Love Mom and The Herrera rd 23 Family Amber From Aunt Sherry, Uncle Martin, Uncle Shawn, Aunt Marilyn, & your cousins 17 Love Mom and the Herrera Family Music Student Spotlight April 2014 Jaden is a Big 8 years old and going strong in the music education classes at the Absentee Shawnee Family Music Program. Jaden comes each week to her piano class with an awesome attitude and a deep love for music. She just recorded her first piano track and is looking forward to her second in the near future; we are working on an entry to The National Native American Music Awards that will be held in the early part of this December. At the speed Jaden is growing in her musical abilities, there’s no telling where she’ll go in the years to follow. I can say I knew Jaden when! Come join the Music Program and you too can be a part of all the fun and excitement. 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We will have our 4th Annual Balloon Release in remembrance of those affected by Sexual Assault and to bring awareness to this crime.   Balloon Release for the Shawnee Complex will be on April 3, 2014 @ 3:00pm in front of Building #1. Balloon Release for the Norman/ LittleAxe area will be April 4, 2014 @ 3:00pm at the LittleAxe Clinic. Although April is declared Sexual Assault Awareness Month it is important to keep in mind that this type of violence happens everyday of the year in our community and possibly within our families. If you or someone you know is or has recently been affected by Sexual Assault please contact us at 405-273-2888. Below are the names and numbers of those who can help. Jackie—(405) 432-9377 Melissa—(405) 432-9657 Linda—(405) 585-8348 Kimberly—(405) 365-9658 The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma’s Domestic Violence Department’s mission is to eliminate violence in Native Country and to strengthen Native families to end the cycle of violence. 19 Introduction The information being provided is to help families understand what programs are offered through the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority and how to apply. Our programs target low income Native American families who need housing assistance. The programs currently being provided are Rental, Lease to Own and Down Payment Assistance. Application Process Our process begins with the completion of our housing application. When completing the application be sure and answer all the questions that pertain to you and sign all attached forms. If you should have any questions regarding the application; call or come by our office and ask our staff in the Programs & Admissions Department and they would be glad to assist you. The application will also require documents to be attached in order to complete the process; which are:  Photo I.D.  CDIB Card  Social Security Card  Birth Certificate  Marriage License/Divorce Decree/Custody Decree (if applicable)  Declaration of Section 214 (form is included with application) Each household member must provide a birth certificate, social security card and CDIB card (if enrolled in a federally recognized tribe). The Housing Authority will conduct a criminal background check and credit check on all adult household members over the age of 18. A home visit is the final step in completing your application. Subhead. Subh CONTACT INFORMATION: 107 N. Kimberly Shawnee, OK 74801 P.O. Box 425 Shawnee, OK 74802-0425 Phone: 405-273-1050 Fax: 405-275-0678 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Eligibility for each program has income requirements; please be sure and review the current income limits on your application. We will not be able to process your application if you do not meet the income criteria. Waiting List A letter will be mailed out once your application has been approved notifying you of the date your name was placed on the waiting list. It is very important to stay in contact and notify the Housing Authority anytime changes occur in income, household composition, or contact information. In the event that your name is next in being offered a home; you will be notified by letter or phone. Annual Updates required to remain on the waiting list. Low Rent Housing Our low rent housing program is provided to families in need of housing in the Shawnee and Tecumseh area. Rental houses are furnished with kitchen appliances, central heat and air, and mini blinds all throughout. In the Shawnee area, the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority has two elderly/handicap communities. These areas have fully and partial handicap accessible units. A laundry facility is located in the community for tenant use only. Tenants in our rental program are provided services through our Maintenance Department; if any maintenance issues should arise you would contact the Housing Authority and a crew member will come and do the repair. ! The Lease to Own Program is available for any Native American family who has met our requirements and would like to purchase a home through the Housing Authority. The homes offered are ones currently in inventory and owned by the Housing Authority. This program is designated for income eligible families who have been renting but now feel they are ready for the opportunity to purchase their own home. The application is the same as the rental; accept the income requirements are different. Be sure and specify when completing your application, that you are applying for the Lease to Own Program. If you have substantial rental history and meet the income requirements, your name may be placed on the waiting list. This program offers a one-time grant of up to $20,000 to assist with down payment and/or closing cost to purchase a home and is designed to make home mortgage payments more affordable Eligibility Requirements • Applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age • Must be Native American enrolled in a Federally Recognized Tribe, with priority given to enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma to apply • Applicant must qualify as a low-income family, and must meet minimum income guidelines • Applicant must be first-time homeowner • Primary residences only • Must be approved for home loan • Dwelling Unit must pass environmental inspection ! ! ! MONTHLY RENT IS CALCULATED BY YOUR INCOME ! OUR LOW RENT UNITS HAVE 1, 2, 3, & 4 BEDROOMS ! LEASE TO OWN HOMES HAVE 3 & 4 BEDROOMS Applications are now being accepted for families that are over the income limits for our IHBG funded programs. Please contact our Programs & Admissions Department for further details. NOTE: There is limited homes available for this program. 20 All applicants are required to attend a counseling class conducted by our Resident Counselor before signing a lease. Annual Recertification are required for Rental/Lease to Own programs Inspections are performed on our homes annually THE TIGER/MANN FAMILY REUNION MAY 24, 2014 POST OAK PAVILION Descendents of Fryor & Margaret (Christ john) Brown Family Reunion If you plan on attending please call one of the people listed below to RSVP by May 1. We are trying to get a count on how many plan to make it. Also if you would be interested in Tee shirts let us know that too. Thanks! Please call: Glenda (Brown) Fuller 405-962-5732 Ronnie Lauderdale 405-765-2700 Twiggy (Wilson) Gregory 405-434-9136. John Soap Jr. 405-585-9268 Sissy Franklin 405-567-9254. ALL FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF THE LATE JIM TIGER AND ANNIE MANN TIGER ARE WELCOME. BRING YOUR FAVORITE COVERED DISH/ DRINKS/DESSERTS AND GAMES! AND YOUR OWN CHAIRS!!! PLEASE BRING ANY OLD PICTURES YOU MAY HAVE OF JIM TIGER AND ANNIE MANN TIGER TO SHARE. SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALICE McBRIDE AND FAMILY! STARTS AT 10 AM TILL 10 PM! BE THERE! Oklahoma Inter-tribal Diabetes Coalition Oklahoma Inter-tribal Diabetes Coalition 5th Annual Benefit Golf Scramble Friday, April 25th @ 9:00 a.m. SAVE THE DATE SAVE THE DATE Firelake Golf Course, Shawnee, OK  Team entry $240/team  Single entry $60/person nd In case of rain cancellation, event will be held Friday, May 2 . Entry Fee Includes: Green Fee, Golf Cart, Door Prize Drawing, Raffle Ticket and Awards Luncheon 8:30 a.m. Check-In / 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start – 4 man Scramble Format th 5 Annual Benefit Golf Scramble Contact Name/Company: Address: Friday, April 25, 2014 Phone: Email: Please provide a contact number for at least one team member in case of cancellation. 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start TEAM PLAYERS (Rain cancellation date – Friday, May 2, 2014) Please Print Names Firelake Golf Course Name Name 1901 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 (405) 275-4471 Name Name SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES  I would like PLATINUM LEVEL Sponsorship - $1,500 or Greater 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! Shawnee, OK • • • • 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 GOLD LEVEL Sponsorship - $1,000 Includes: Company signage displayed on 3 holes/Eight player entry fees/3 extra raffle tickets per player/Recognition at awards luncheon Come and support the Coalition’s efforts in raising awareness and advocating for diabetes prevention in Oklahoma.  I would like SILVER LEVEL Sponsorship - $700 Includes: Company signage displayed on 2 holes/Four player entry fees/2 extra raffle tickets per player/Recognition at awards luncheon Deadline to register: Monday, April 21, 2014 by 5:00 p.m. No on-­‐site registration  I would like BRONZE LEVEL Sponsorship - $350 Includes: Company signage displayed on 1 hole/Four player entry fees/1 extra raffle ticket per player/Recognition at awards luncheon  I would like a HOLE Sponsorship - $100 Includes: Company signage displayed on 1 hole – Businesses may sponsor more than one hole  I would like to DONATE items for the Door Prize Drawing - Door prize drawings occur at the SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS AVAILABLE SEE REGISTRATION FORM awards luncheon. Donated items have included: gift certificates, electronics, concert/event/game tickets, athletic items, t-shirts and more. PAYMENT (Credit Card payments not accepted)  Check enclosed, payable to Oklahoma Inter-tribal Diabetes Coalition for For more information, contact Torie Fuller: torieafuller@yahoo.com or (405) 395-9303 x5119 or 2345 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 $_______ Deadline to enter tournament is Friday, May 7th, 2010 by 6pm. Mail to: Ron McIntosh, 15702 East Highway 9, Norman, OK 73026 or Fax to: 405-573Deadline to register is Monday, April 21, 2014 by 5:00 p.m. 2 0payment 1 0 and completed form to: Return Torie Fuller Healthy Heart Initiative Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Services 2307 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 See registration form for payment details You may also fax completed form to: Torie Fuller Fax #: 405-395-9305 Questions Contact: torieafuller@yahoo.com OK 74801 21 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA Absentee Shawnee Tribe MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPER, CARDBOARD, AND ALUMINUM CANS. MATERIAL WE DO NOT ACCEPT. TONER, CARBON PAPER, FOOD WASTE, AND PLASTIC. REMEMBER, WHEN IN DOUBT THROW IT OUT. CONTACT INFORMATION ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & “To Establish a recycling program for municipal waste planning, reduction, and Recycling” The Office of Environmental Health and Environmental Program is proud to announce the start of a new recycling program for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The recycling center is located in the yellow metal building adjacent to the OEH Department. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe (AST) Recycling Program Program declares that waste reduction and recycling are the preferable to the or processing of municipal waste, and that removing certain materials from the municipal waste stream will decrease the flow of solid waste to municipal landfills. AST Recycling Program used the knowl- edge and information about recycling markets and market demand as well as information obtained from various publications and the internet to comprise an analysis of material the recycling program will address at the start of the program. AST Recycling Program Plan establishes a goal that, by year’s end 2013, at least 25 % of the recyclable material produced by the Tribe will be recycled. SHAWNEE, OK 74801 PHONE: (405) 214- The AST recycling Program will initially focus on the following waste stream material; HighGrade shredded paper, Assorted office paper, Phone books, Magazines, Cardboard, Newspaper, and Aluminum cans. As the program and market develops, other recyclables will be sought. (%) Number (%) 3,187 98.4 5,763 99.3 Pediatric (< 13 years) 38 1.2 41 0.7 Unknown 15 0.5 * * Total 3,240 100.0 5,804 100.0 Age (in years) Number Number Number Female Male Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) Heterosexual Contact Injection Drug Use (IDU) MSM & IDU Perinatal Blood or Blood Products Unknown/No Report Risk (NRR) Total (%) Number 1,610 383 358 265 28 20 576 3,240 Number (%) 0.7 2.1 28.7 39.6 19.6 6.7 2.6 * (%) 3,815 1,145 32 389 324 99 Number 19.1 80.9 742 5,062 49.7 11.8 11.0 8.2 0.9 0.6 17.8 Number 3,251 547 669 678 22 116 521 100.0 5,804 (%) (%) 41 119 1,668 2,298 1,138 390 150 * 59.0 24.8 0.8 5.6 7.1 2.6 618 2,622 Mode of Transmission Number 1.2 4.3 36.8 32.6 16.7 6.6 1.4 0.5 1,912 805 26 183 229 85 Gender There is a cost associated with recycling, However, economic, social, and environmental benefits exceed these cost. (%) 38 140 1,192 1,055 541 215 44 15 White Black Asian/Pacific Islander American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic (All Races) Multiple Race 4235 FAX: (405) 8784701 Number Race/Ethnicity Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Oklahoma AIDS Adult/Adolescent 0 – 12 13 – 19 20 – 29 30 – 39 40 – 49 50 – 59 60 and over Unknown ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS. 2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR. Oklahoma HIV Cases Recycling Program RECYCLING MATERIAL THAT WE ACCEPT. ALL WHITE PAPER, ENVELOPES, COLORED PAPER, JUNK MAIL, FAX PAPER, Oklahoma HIV/ AIDS Summary Statistics: Cumulative HIV/AIDS Cases in Oklahoma as of December 31, 2012** 65.7 19.7 0.6 6.7 5.6 1.7 (%) 12.8 87.2 (%) 56.0 9.4 11.5 11.7 0.4 2.0 9.0 100.0 * Due to confidentiality concerns, these cell sizes have been suppressed. **The sum of the percentages may not equal 100.0% due to rounding. AST COUNTRY Office of Environmental Health & Engineering KITCHEN • 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. 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 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 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 Check out our daily homemade lunch specials! 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: Something different every day! Open 7 Days A Week! Office of Environmental Health & Engineering Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 366-7220 (In Front of Thunderbird Entertainment Center Next to AST Smoke Shop) Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13 If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at (405) 214-4235 22 James Leon “Jim” Wilson James Leon “Jim” Wilson, a longtime Cushing resident, passed away on March 3, 2014 at his home in Cushing at the age of 72. Wake services were held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Wilson home. Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at the Wilson Family Cemetery, Cushing and with Mr. Ron Rice Sr. officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Palmer Marler Funeral Home, Cushing, Oklahoma. Jim was born on June 5, 1941 in Concho, Oklahoma to the late Francis and Margaret (Brave) Wilson. He grew up in Shawnee, where he attended school. Jim entered the U.S. Army in 1960, serving his country for three years in Germany. He returned home in 1963. Jim married the loved of his life on August 7, 1964 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, they were married for 49 1/2 years. They lived in Shawnee for a couple of years before moving to Cushing where they had lived for 43 years. He was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness in Cushing. Jim was a member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. He was a plumber for many years. He was an avid gardener, raising many vegetables. Jim loved being outdoors. He was an accomplished wood sculptor. Jim is survived by his wife of 49 1/2 years Stella Wilson of the home, sons Jeffery Wilson of Cushing, Jermery Wilson and wife Pam of Norman, Jason Paul Wilson and wife Shelly of Stroud, brothers Paul Wilson of Texas, Terry Wilson of Dale, OK., Francis Lynn Wilson of Shawnee, brothers-in-law Austin Grant Jr. of Cushing, Francis Grant of Cushing, Saginaw Grant of Sun Valley, Ca., sisters Georgia Ruth Whitewater, KS., Rose Mary Whitewater of Tulsa, Denica Whitewater Wilson of Little Axe, OK., Rita Harjo of Shawnee, OK., and Tawna Wilson of Shawnee, OK., three grandchildren Hunter Wilson, Ray­lin Wilson and Gabriel Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Darrell Wilson, sisters Judy Scraper, Elaine Carter and Lorine Whitewater. Condolences and online guest book are available at www.palmermarlerfh.com Thank you Governor Butler-Wolfe! April 29-30th, 2014 My name is AJ Johnson. I am nineteen, in my junior year at the University of Houston of Houston, Clear Lake, studying Pre-Law, and President of UHCL’s Legal Studies Association. Any chance I get, I express who I am and where I come from. My goal in doing this is to enlighten and educate those around me about Native Americans, and specifically about the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. Native Americans are still a foreign subject to many who reside here in Houston, Texas and I am glad I can bring something new to these people and further their understanding. I am proud to be a part of and hold myself out as an Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member. Lastly, I participated in a cultural walk for the University of Houston, Clear Lake on March 22, 2014. Many flags were represented to display the cultural diversity amongst the peoples of the University. The flag bearers were introduced along with the flag they were parading. There were hundreds of people in attendance and many were exposed to the Absentee Shawnee Flag. I will continue to represent the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma in every cultural event, and other events, that the University holds. Once again, Governor, I want to thank you for providing me with a tribal flag so that I may represent our Tribe here in Houston, Texas. 23 XL%RRYEP 8VMFEP)TMHIQMSPSK]'IRXIV 4YFPMG,IEPXL'SRJIVIRGI  For online participant registration info. Please visit OCAITHB.org. Registration is FREE!  'IPIFVEXMRK8VMFEP4YFPMG,IEPXL Where we have been, where we are and where we are going… Where: Firelake Grand Casino 777 Grand Casino Boulevard Shawnee, OK 74804 *To reserve a hotel room call (405) 964-7777 APRIL IS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH! Drinking too much alcohol increases people’s risk of healthrelated injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease, and some types of cancer. The good news? We can all do our part to prevent alcohol misuse or abuse. Make a difference: Spread the word about strategies for preventing alcohol misuse or abuse and encourage communities, families, and individuals to get involved. How can Alcohol Awareness Month make a difference? We can use this month to raise awareness about alcohol abuse and take action to prevent it, both at home and in the community. Here are just a few facts: Did you know that “1 drink” is a: 12-ounce bottle of beer, 5-ounce glass of wine, or 1.5-ounce shot of liquor?  Binge drinking is defined as consuming 4 or more drinks per occasion for women and 5 or more drinks per occasion for men. It is a common and dangerous behavior that contributes to more than 11,500 deaths among women in the U.S. each year—approximately 32 deaths per day.  Cancer: Alcohol consumption increases the risk for breast cancer and cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, and colon.  Absentee Shawnee Tribe Behavioral Health SPF-Program 405.701.7987 Register Now!!! www.asthealth.org/patient-portal New Patient Portal Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System Little Axe Health Center Shawnee Clinic Visit your app store and install the Follow My Health app - Improved access to your health information - Communicate directly with your clinic - Request an appointment ...and more! for real-time access to your health information For more information on how you can register for the new AST “Follow My Health” Patient Portal, contact Patient Registration at Little Axe Health Center - 405.447.0300 or Shawnee Clinic - 405.878.4702 24 AST Caregiver Grant & Injury Prevention Grant are challenging you to join us in our 5 week Fall Prevention Campaign! 2014 Elder As a part of the outreach to the younger generation, the OEH Department gave informative demonstration Challenge on ponds and rivers to the Youth Camp on March 17, 2014. Elders 55 and older join our 5 Week Walking Group and earn points for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Participants of all ages receive a gift bag with great prizes !!!! Workshop  1st place - $75.00 Walmart Gift Card  2nd place - $50.00 Walmart Gift Card  3rd place - $25.00 Walmart Gift Card Participants can walk at the Little Axe Resource Center M-F 6am - 6pm. Little Axe Health Center M-F 9:30am - 10:30am. AST Shawnee Complex T & Th 10am - 11am. April 7, 2014 to Water Quality Specialist attended the Tribal Nonpoint Source Workshop in New Mexico, hosted by the Santa Ana Pueblo and EPA. Participants received training in the technical and practical aspects of tribal water quality programs of a three day management and watershed approach through lectures and discussion, addition of written exercises which helped groups to give real life problems effecting their Regions. May 9, 2014 Contact Rosie Tallbear Injury Prevention @ 405-701-7601 or Sharon Ponkilla LPN Caregiver Grant @ 405-701-7630 for registration details and more information  ALMOST EVERY 90 SECONDS, A PERSON IS INJURED IN A DRUNK DRIVING CRASH.  TEEN ALCOHOL USE KILLS ABOUT 4,700 PEOPLE EACH YEAR, MORE THAN ALL ILLEGAL DRUGS COMBINED.  A MAJORITY OF UNDERAGE CURRENT DRINKERS REPORTED THAT THEIR LAST USE OF ALCOHOL IN THE PAST MONTH OCCURED EITHER IN SOMEONE ELSE’S HOME (57.0 percent) OR IN THEIR OWN HOME (28.2 percent).  MODERATE USE (2-3 drinks) CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF MOTOR COORDINATION FOR UP TO 12 to 18 HOURS AFTER DRINKING.  8% OF ALL ER VISITS EACH YEAR FOR ILLNESS OR INJURIES ARE ASSOCIATED WITH ALCOHOL.  ALCOHOL DOES NOT RELIEVE DEPRESSION - IT MAKES IT WORSE.  A DAILY GLASS OF WINE WILL ADD 10 POUNDS PER YEAR.  ONE 12-oz BEER, ONE 5-oz. GLASS OF WINE AND ONE 1.5 oz. SHOT OF LIQUOR HAVE THE SAME AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL.  ALCOHOL IS THE #1 MISUSED DRUG IN THE U.S.    ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPF -PROGRAM 405.701.7987 25 Vote for Kathy Deere for Lt. Governor Accountability, Integrity, Honesty, and Stability My name is Kathy Deere and I am a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. I served as Treasurer for two terms (4 years) which prepared me to serve as your Lt. Governor of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. As a Lt. Governor, my goal is to make needed changes in the following areas: 1) Serve with the best interest of the Tribal Members 2) Improve communication to Executive Committee and staff. 3) Serve in earnest any negotiations w ith Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs when it affects funding of compact dollars for the next 10 years. 4) Find ways to create more jobs for tribal members. 5) Find creative ways to boost our tribal economy by supporting our Economic Development board in every way possible. 6) Be proactive on our most critical issues facing our tribal government such as Sequestration, Affordable Care Act, and Land buy-back program. Being elected to the Lt. Governor position and become a member of the Executive Committee is one of the greatest honors the tribal members can bestow on another Tribal member. The Lt Governor is a respected and honored position and is a vital part of our Tribal Government. I will do my best to uphold the responsibility and work hard for the best interest of all Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members. As your elected Treasurer, I served four years with these personal values and qualities: honesty, integrity, devotion and transparency which I will bring to the position of Lt Governor and as part of the Executive Committee. March 21, 2014 Letter to Editor PLEASE VOTE FOR KATHY DEERE-CANDIDATE FOR LT. GOVERNOR KATHY DEERE IS WELL QUALIFIED TO SERVE AS LT. GOVERNOR SERVED AS TREASURER Kathy Deere has served faithfully and respectfully as our elected Treasurer for four years. I plan to attend all Executive Committee Meetings, General Council, and special called meetings. Also, attend various meetings with our local, state, and federal government. I voted in every election whether it is tribal, city, state, and federal. Kathy Deere managed the Finance Department effectively so that the financial audits received the high assurance letter that our accounting system and records meet the Standard Personal Background Accounting Principles. My parents were Kenneth Little Axe and Estelline Washington Little Axe Littlecreek. I am the first born of five girls and one son who died as an infant. I’m proud to be both Big Jim and White Turkey Bands. My mother was enrolled Eastern Shawnee and father enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribe. Kathy Deere respected the Finance Staff so that turn-over rate was very low. She hired tribal Members first. Kathy Deere went beyond the call of duty by helping others who needed care or a job. Reared in Oklahoma City, I live with my husband, Lloyd, two daughters, one granddaughter, and one grandson in Little Axe, OK. I have over 34+ years of tribal, federal and state government service. KATHY DEERE’S LT. GOVERNOR GOALS: 1) Serve the best interest of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members 2) Find ways to create more jobs for tribal members 3) Find creative ways to boost our tribal economy thru Economic Development Board 4) Serve in earnest any negotiations regarding funding with Indian Federal Agencies 5) Proactive force on our most critical issues facing our tribal government such as Sequestration, Affordable Care Act and Land Buy-Back Programs. My previous employment have been with elected Absentee Shawnee Tribal Treasurer, Tinker AFB, in Ok, Indian Health Service-Oklahoma Area Office, Shawnee Service Unit and Carl Albert Indian Hospital, Ada, Ok, University of Oklahoma-College of Liberal Studies, University Hospital which is now OU Medical Center and have owned and operated direct selling products such as Mary Kay, Home Interiors, and Tupperware. Vote for KATHY DEERE AS LT. GOVERNOR Kathy Deere will serve as Lt. Governor with these personal values and qualities: honesty, integrity, Please give me the honor and opportunity to serve as Lt. Governor of Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. Our goals are to continually improve education, health, and services for tribal members. As I served as tribal treasurer for two (2) terms, we received a grant for Community Development Financing Institution for two products: credit builder and small business loans. For the first time in two years, we will have the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programs for our tribal members. devotion, transparency, and fulfill her responsibility so that it enhances the status of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members. VOTE FOR KATHY DEERE WHO WILL FAITHFULLY FULFILL THE DUTIES OF LT. GOVERNOR ACCOUNTABLE, TRUSTWORTHY, HONESTY, FAITHFUL AND DEVOTED TO SERVE OTHERS I will continue to look for ways to best serve our community. I want to continue to better serve our community and tribal members. Vote for Kathy Deere for Lt. Governor LORETTA SCHWARZ, ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL SENIOR MEMBER 6208 Belmont Way West Linn, OR 97068 26 EWELL LONGHORN FOR TREASURER I first wish to thank our Tribal members for getting out to vote in the primary election. Over 400 votes were cast and that’s a very good turn out as compared to recent elections. I also wish to express my appreciation for all the candidates that filed for office for it shows how devoted they are to their Tribe and that they were willing to put up the $500 filing fee for an opportunity to take part in leading the Tribe as a member of the Executive Committee. Our Tribe is in a financial crisis. We have approximately $30 million in debt with the LA Health Center and the Shawnee Casino. Competition for our main source of funds, the Thunderbird Casino, are growing stronger and expanding - the River Wind and Grand Casino. Our other businesses are losing money with the exception of AllNations Bank. I would like each Tribal member to think about a simple question: If I were hiring someone to manage my financial affairs and those of my children and grandchildren, should I hire someone who has training, education and years of experience in financial matters with proven positive results or should I hire someone who doesn’t? This seems to be a no-brainer. I can tell you from firsthand experience that successful tribes including several of our neighboring tribes elect people with experience and education and it shows in their progress and growth. I’m not trying to be critical of my opponent for she is a relative. I respect and applaud her ambition and goals as a young Tribal member. Good luck to you Leah! During the course of campaigning for the primary election several rumors and accusations about me and my previous time as Treasurer were being circulated by candidates that weren’t even running for the Treasurer’s position. I would like to put a few examples on the table and respond to each below: 1. Ewell is too mean he would write void on purchase orders and requisitions and the paperwork would have to be redone. Response: When I took office in 2006 it was common practice for departments and the Thunderbird Casino to send check requests for items that had already been purchased without following the Tribe’s and the Casino’s purchase policies. Signatures of department directors and Casino management weren’t in place and they were asking me as Treasurer and as the custodian of all Tribal funds -per the Constitution- to sign off on expending Tribal funds. A glaring example was the Thunderbird purchased a new vehicle for a giveaway prize and the vehicle was already on the casino floor with purchase agreements already signed by casino personnel when a check request for over $20,000 came to my office but without the signatures of the Casino manager and controller in place. Of course I wouldn’t sign off and it was sent back for being incomplete. 2. People in the Finance Department will quit if Ewell is elected. Response: Now if any employee whether in Finance or any other department or program decides to quit that is their choice. This is a fact: When I was Treasurer I only terminated one employee and that was only after six months of evaluation and in the mist of many complaints by other Finance personnel. This is a fact also: When I left the Treasurer’s office in 2008 I had hired a quite capable Controller who subsequently left because of internal turmoil in the Finance Department and with the Executive Committee. That former employee is now providing valuable accounting work for another Tribe. There are Finance staff who are involved in the politics of the Tribe and this should be prohibited as it is with most tribes and the federal government as a personnel policy matter. 3. Ewell has not been around for several years because he testified against the “mob”. Response: This one still makes me laugh! Truth is I lived and did work for several tribes in New Mexico, the City of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and the USDA in Albuquerque. I completed an SBA 8(a) application for a tribal business which was awarded 8(a) status. I took part in writing a grant for the same tribe which was awarded a $600,000 grant for a new business by the USDA’s Rural Development program. I have been living and working in Oklahoma since March of last year. And NO! I have never testified against the MOB! This is a fact: I have testified in federal court cases where bank officials were prosecuted in part based on my work as a federal bank examiner years ago and I have been in tribal, state and federal courts based on my work and duties in different positions with our Tribe. I will repeat my goals if elected as follow: 1. Analyze our businesses (includes two casinos now and a bank) and determine why we are still unable to make per capita payments to our Elders. 2. Search and apply for new grant opportunities for tribal projects especially in the areas of renewable energy and farming on the Tribe’s lands and those of our Tribal members. 3. Expand and develop training and job placement services for Tribal members especially our young Tribal members from the ages of 18 to 30 years old. Young families often need more assistance to prepare for and to find better jobs. I will also repeat a few of my accomplishments during my term: 1. Intervened to stop the sale of our bank that would have resulted in a loss by the Tribe of $1,600,000. 2. Directed and supervised the Finance Department in bringing the Tribe’s Indirect Cost Agreements current with BIA requirements. When I took office the Tribe was two years without a current Agreement and our federal funding agencies were threatening to stop funding our grants unless we had a current Agreement. 3. Cut the cost of the Tribe’s annual audit by almost 50%. The Tribe was paying two separate audit firms to complete the audit. I directed the Finance Department in eliminating one of the audit firms resulting in a savings of approximately $50,000 for each annual audit. 4. Ahead of the big recession that began in late 2007, I saw the downturn coming and directed our investment firms to begin selling the riskier investments in the Tribe’s investment portfolio. Large potential losses were avoided by this action. I would like to provide a reminder: When I served as Treasurer I provided answers to questions asked during General Council and other meetings and didn’t have to defer questions to the controller or other staff members. I am experienced and knowledgeable on tribal and federal financial matters and contracts. I will once more say I am proud to be an Absentee-Shawnee with a bachelor’s degree in business and years of experience in the banking industry in different capacities and over 20 years working with tribes. I am once more asking for your support and vote in the upcoming June run off election! Thank you! Ewell Longhorn Feel free to call me with any questions or suggestions at (405) 273-4137 27 The month of April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Promoting Safe and Stable Families would like to provide some information about child abuse, warning signs and tips on how you can help to prevent the abuse of a child from www.preventchildabuse.org • Being frequently dirty • Using alcohol or other drugs • Saying there is no one at home to take care of him or her Facts about Child Abuse What is Child Abuse and Neglect? ntion Month and the Promoting Safe and Stable • Physical abuse –child an injury to a childwarning that is not ansigns accident, may tips Possible ormation about abuse, and on signs of emotional abuse: include: hitting, punching, beating, burning, biting, kicking, cutting, • Acting overly mature or immature for the child’s age shaking, or any action that physically harms a child. • Extreme changes in behavior of a child from www.preventchildabuse.org • Emotional abuse – maltreatment of a child that may involve criticizing, insulting, yelling, swearing, manipulating, rejecting or withholding love. ts about Child Abuse • Delays in physical or emotional development • Attempted suicide • Lack of emotional attachment to the parent • Sexual abuse – any sexual activity with a child, including exhibitionism, photographs or videos, pornography, prostitution, Many of these signs may also be present in children exposed to violence in their homes and communities, like domestic violence and gang fondling, or rape. violence. These signs don’t prove that a child is being abused. But they • Neglect – failure to provide for a child’s basic physical, emotional, could be a signal that the child and his or her family may need help. If medical or educational needs. at is not an accident, may include: hitting, punching, beating, you know of and or suspect a child is being abuse, call the hotline at 1-800-522-3511 or the ICW department at 405-878-4702. g, Who or any action that physically harms a child. Abuses Children? Ten Ways to Help Prevent Child Abuse Most often the abuser is someone the child knows, such as a parent, hild that may involve criticizing, insulting, yelling, swearing, Be a nurturing parent. relative, neighbor or friend of the family. • Children need to know that they are special, loved and capable of Where Does Child Abuse Happen? love. following their dreams. Wherever children are, where they live, sleep, learn or play. a How child, including exhibitionism, Often Does Child Abuse Occur? photographs or videos, Help a friend, neighbor or relative. Each year, close to 3 million reports of suspected abuse is filed in the • Being a parent isn’t easy. Offer a helping hand take care of the rape. United States. Many more cases never get reported. One victim of child children, so the parent(s) can rest or spend time together. abuse is one too many! s basic physical, emotional, medical or educational needs. Help yourself. Warning Signs of Abuse • When the big and little problems of your everyday life pile up to Children who are abused may show physical and behavioral signs. the point you feel overwhelmed and out of control – take time out. You may be a child’s only lifeline to safety. Please pay attention to the Don’t take it out on your kid. treatment of children around you. Child abuse is everyone’s business. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected in Oklahoma, call If your baby cries… ws, such as a parent, relative, neighbor or friend of the family.• It can be frustrating to hear your baby cry. Learn what to do if your 1-800-522-3511. baby won’t stop crying. Never shake a baby – shaking a child may Children who have been abused or neglected may be: result in severe injury or death. • Nervous around adults or afraid of certain adults Get involved. • Reluctant to go home • Ask your community leaders, clergy, library and schools to develop • Very passive and withdrawn—or aggressive and disruptive services to meet the needs of healthy children and families. • Often tired or complaining of nightmares, or not sleeping well earn or play. • Fearful and anxious Help to develop parenting resources at your local library. • Showing sudden changes in behavior or school performance Promote programs in school. Possible signs of physical abuse: • Teaching children, parents and teachers prevention strategies can • Unexplained burns, bruises, black eyes or other injuries help to keep children safe. • Apparent fear of a parent or caretaker d abuse is filed in the United States. Many more cases never get Monitor your child’s television and video viewing. • Faded bruises or healing injuries many! • Injuries that do not match the explanation • Watching violent films and TV programs can harm young children. Volunteer at a local child abuse prevention program. Possible signs of sexual abuse: • For information about volunteer opportunities, call 1.800. • Difficulty walking or sitting, or other indications of injury to the CHILDREN. genital area • Sexual knowledge or behavior beyond what is normal for the Report suspected abuse or neglect. child’s age d behavioral signs. You may be a child’s only lifeline to safety. • If you have reason to believe a child has been or may be harmed, • Running away from home call your local department of children and family services or your n Possible aroundsigns you. Child abuse is everyone’s business. If you suspect localapolice department. of neglect: • Frequently missing school call 1-800-522-3511. Sena Yesslith • Begging for or stealing money or food PSSF/Tribal ICW Caseworker • Lacking needed medical or dental care rning Signs of Abuse may be: 28 CYBER SECURITY JOSHUA GIBSON | MIS | IT ANALYST Phishing Attacks, The very basic of all attacks by hackers to infiltrate business networks or home networks. You may have heard about Target’s breach during the holiday season of 2013? The analysis report has been confirmed that the data breach was carried out by an employee from a third party vendor who was tricked into clicking on a malicious email. That email is known as a “Phishing Attack” in the cyber world. This method is a online scam used by hackers to steal money and personal information, typically the attack takes place in your email masquerading as a message from a trusted source (bank, credit card company, ecommerce retailer, etc). The message will ask you to verify your account information immediately with the threat of a negative consequence if you do not verify the information. These emails can seem legitimate with cunning logos, text, and links to web sites. Often if you pay real close attention to the email you can pick up on the legitimacy of these emails by reading the message, look for spelling errors or suspicious word phrases in the message. The attackers are generally from the other side of the world so english will be off and noticeable. I advise that you should not give any information out through email such as account information or personal data/information. Banks will never ask for account information through email, nor will IRS request social security information as well for example. This goes back to our March newsletter, where cyber-criminals seek out the weakest link, generally the less informed who is not aware of the dangers. The first line of defense will have to be the individuals self. These attacks happen through a series of chain of events for example, frequent sites you visit perhaps ads and malicious software could be tracking your web browsing making you a target for cyber criminals to deploy phishing attacks to see if you take the bait. I suggest clearing out your web browsing history daily or every two weeks minimum, keeping updated security software like Windows or Mac OS X updates for the operating systems. Mobile "Phishing Attacks” yes smartphones are not immune to any and all attacks these days, actually mobile phone users are 3x more likely to become victims of phishing attacks than desktop/laptop computer users. (Figure 1.1), as you can see from the diagram mobile users are more likely to store personal account information on smartphones for convenient use. I highly suggest you invest in security software or VPN software that allows you to be anonymous on the web when using public wireless access points. These attacks are for now more likely to happen through wireless access points usually public locations, for example; airports, hotels, restaurants, public libraries, or any location offering free Wi-Fi services. (Figure 1.2), is an example of financial transactions mobile users do, as you can see mobile smartphones are taking on a more traditional use from desktop users doing banking transactions. I suggest you utilize 4G/LTE technology most smartphones have, this means your transactions are going through a secure channel in the cellular carriers network at a different frequency versus a wireless access point which can be mimicked through a “Honey-pot Attack.” Bluetooth on mobile devices are a huge security risk and flaw most users are unaware of. I suggest when you use Bluetooth, you only use it for a duration of time rather on 24/7. The attacker can intercept the signals transmitted by Bluetooth and access info on your phone such as pictures, or text messages. Connecting to infected PCs are also a factor in mobile attacks, if your computer is infected with malware, chances are your smartphone will be as well, and vice versa smartphones can infect PCs. Rogue Apps, with over 67 million mobile apps being downloaded everyday this gives attackers huge opportunities to create rogue apps that impersonate legitimate ones, for example a simple game like “flappy bird” was popular at the start of the year. The creator silently removed his game off the mobile market, this opened the door for attackers to mimic the game an trick the public into downloading a lookalike “flappy bird.” This game is no longer available and I suggest you do not download anything that resembles this game. Do some research on these apps to combat the threat and avoid clicking on any messages or links that look suspicious. Let's talk about mobile platforms that pose a high risk of malware attacks. Fourth-Quarter of 2013 US Department of Homeland Security and the US Department of Justice placed a cautionary memo out describing Apple iOS mobile malware is 0.7% to take advantage of iOS. The study also showed Android Mobile OS accounts for 79% of mobile malware threats. (Figure 1.3) shows other mobile OS malware that pose threats as well. There are a few factors that make Android handsets a high risk in malware, The OS is an open source application meaning it is compatible with a wide variety of smartphone vendors and tablets. This means developers have access to more coding in the operating system and can find vulnerabilities for good or bad use. The amount of users today also play a factor, there is certainly more Android users versus iOS users in todays mobile market as vendors such as Samsung has offered attractive screens that are larger on most android phones that seem to attract specific consumers in the market. Apple iOS is a locked and sealed platform limited to only Apple products. The source code is not shared to other vendors for different handsets or tablets. This gives Apple the edge in security versus Android platforms, because Apple has taken the approach to not give so much freedom on their devices it has given Apple stricter controls over protecting data. Google Chief Sundar Pichai admitted that security plays second to “Freedom” in the design and implementation of google’s mobile operating system, exposing android users to an overwhelming, disproportionate share of vulnerabilities. March 2012 to March 2013 Mobile Malware has jumped to 614% Android is responsible for 92% of all known mobile malware. 77% of android threats could be eliminated by upgrading the operating system when Google releasing it, only 4% have the upgraded versions. The key is to update, update and update as much as you can when the developers release more current and stable operating system patches. This will eliminate exploits in security issues. iOS has the advantage overall in security as updates are more pushed to the consumer versus Androids market, which lacks timely updates. I want to give everybody a heads up with Microsoft announcing the death of Windows XP coming this April. Microsoft is going to cut off all support for Windows XP updates and services on April 8, 2014. This will open the door wide open for attackers to infiltrate your system heavily. I highly suggest you upgrade operating systems before the cut off date. The reports have announced hackers are saving the most effective attacks for when the support goes out on Windows XP. This means vulnerability will be extremely high and ways to prevent and treat these attacks will be slim to none. For a precise countdown Microsoft has provided a safe link to show days to seconds when support runs out 'www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/enterprise/end-of-support.aspx'. There is still so much to go over, but I hope this helped give you a general idea and heighten your security awareness. Tribal citizens I hope you all have a great day and thank you for taking the time to read these articles and be aware! Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Injury Prevention Program Tribe of Oklahoma Absentee Shawnee Injury Prevention Program The Mayo Clinic and the Center for Disease Control & Prevention say that if !1 !2 you’re physically active it may help prevent you from falling. The following activities: Walking, chair exercises and Tai Chi, can improve your leg strength, The Mayo Clinic andbalance, the Center for Disease Control & Prevention say if you’re physically active it may help prevent coordination [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. The full text is on the page linked above.] --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Aa642aa56a0198554. Public record. Not legal advice.