# MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Aaada33dba5363ccd ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text 1 MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Governor Isaac Gibson Lt.Governor L t. GOVERNOR’S REPORT I would like to begin by saying I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving Holiday. If it was anything like mine, it was full of food, family and laughs. During the last month, the project that my office has given a lot of focus on is the Horseshoe Bend renovation. As of this date the following components of the project have been completed: • Storm Shelter: a 10’ L x 8’ W storm shelter has been installed on site. 2 MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 • Basketball Court: a 70’ L x 50’ W court has been poured and finished with two goals for full court play. • Walking Track: a 1500’ L x 4’ W walking track has been poured and finished around the perimeter of the premises and is ready for use. • Parking Lot: the base for the parking lot has been prepared and asphalt will be put down soon. • Slab and footing: in preparation of the building expansion, the footing and slab have been poured. • Playground: the playground selected for the project will begin to be installed by the first of December. These are just a few of the components that have been completed and many of the others are work in progress. The 3rd week in November the Representative, Transportation staff and Michelle Lopez Secretary Kathy Deere I attended the 13th NTTC (National Tribal Transportation Conference). NTTC was held during the same week of the Annual NCAI. We were able to discuss, not only transportation issues, but other issues as well. There were many tribal leaders that were trying to juggle their schedules to attend portions of both conferences. The reauthorization of the transportation bill was a big issue. It was the consensus of most that the tribes would operate under a continuing resolution for at least the first half of 2011. The second item of interest was the funding formula and how it is being applied to reservation tribes versus non-reservation tribes. Tribal leaders from Oklahoma were able to attend the voting sessions at NCAI and quash a resolution that was being presented at NCAI that would have been detrimental to Oklahoma and Alaska regarding the IRR funding formula. There was also a resolution regarding the ITA (Intertribal Transportation Association); it was also quashed. We have meet with Pottawatomie County to discuss issues regarding transportation and routes in the Johnson Community area. Brendle Corner is being surveyed for parking lot improvements and ACF is ready to start improvements on the building. I would like to wish everyone a safe Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and to please feel free to call my office or talk to any of my staff about any concerns. Treasurer Jeffrey Gibson Representative The first filing date regarding the Probate issue was December 1st. Once we find out from Mr. Perry, the Tribe’s attorney, how the first round went, we will let you know how it is going. As this issue is being litigated the amount of information that we may be able to release, could be limited, however, we still want to keep you informed as things transpire. Mr. Perry has called and thanked all the staff for their participation in assisting him in compiling the first brief. Mr. Perry, along with many AST staff members have worked hard to insure that the information needed was provided. I would also like to thank all of you who participated in providing the affidavits and information that helped Mr. Perry in preparing the brief on behalf of the Tribe. As was stated December 1st was the first filing date. You may be called on again to provide information that is necessary as we continue to pursue this very important matter. I ask again that you assist Mr. Perry in a timely fashion and to the best of your ability. This is a very important issue to our tribal government and our individual land owners. It may be a lengthy process and it may not, but what ever it takes, I’m requesting that you put forth your best effort in assisting. Respectfully, Isaac Gibson, Lieutenant Governor ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA George Blanchard The enrollment TREASURER’S REPORT offices will be closed Hello, Tribal members HAPPY HOLIDAYS, AST TRIBAL MEMBERS, from Tuesday, H ope all is well and everyone had th a Happy Thanksgiving. We the EC have December 7 through D ecember is here! Hope everyone had th been very busy with several different a wonderful Thanksgiving! Finished up on December 9 . projects like the Horseshoe Bend reall your Christmas shopping we hope! Just molding, Brendle Conner after school The staff will be love all these holidays, great time for family program, Health Care programs, ASEtime, football bowl games, and basketball DA board, or Court system, and many attending training. games are on the roll! November was a Thank you and will update more in next issue. WISHING YOU AND YOURS A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE SECRETARY AND STAFF!!!!!!!! AST ENROLLMENT PROCESS 1. Submit an enrollment application with the certified birth Certificate from the state. NOT A COPY WE NEED THE CERTIFIED DOCUMENT ISSUED BY THE STATE OF BIRTH. 2. If the applicant is enrolled with another Tribe they will have to relinquish from the other Tribe first. We advise the applicant to do a conditional relinquishment. 3. All applicants will have to be traced back to the 1937 base roll. For further detail please refer to the AST membership ordinance. It can be found at www.astribe.com or the AST enrollment office. The results are in for the BIA secretarial election. The amendment passed! Pending any protests, the blood quantum requirement will now be 1/8th. time to Honor and remember our Veterans, servicemen and women who are in faraway countries by many special activities for them and recognition of Native Americans! By the time you read this newsletter, we should know how tribal members felt and voted in the Secretarial Election to lower the blood quantum to one-eight (1/8). So Thankful to our Creator who has given me and our Absentee Shawnee Tribe so many blessings this past year. Year end final preparations are in process, such as 2011 budgets, annual reports, preaudit preparations, etc. Tribe’s Investments are growing! Hopefully, these investments will continue to grow in 2011. Tribes’ expenses are within limits and revenues are slowly increasing (even through, economy is down). Economist say when it comes back, it will look like it did before and; hopefully better, so we will see if their predictions are correct. Our All Nations Bank has some GOOD NEWS, the federal and state regulators have APPROVED our branch bank. Awesome!! (See below Report from All Nations Bank) In 2011, the projects we have been working on will begin to bring economic development growth, revenue and will help with better services and benefits for our tribal members. November activities attended were as follows: • Absentee Housing Authority Board’s Tour of two completed homes. • LiSiWiNwi Health Program Director Meeting. • Thunderbird Casino Meeting with General Mgrs and tour of Casino. • Tinker’s Inter-Tribal Council Luncheon, w/speaker, Ms. Ella Colman, Assistant Chief, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. 3 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA others. We will continue to update on these issues as they develop. Back in August I was placed as oversight over the two smoke shops and the tribal restaurant. Since then I have replaced the manager of the restaurant, hired two new assistant managers for the cook staff and the wait staff. We are looking at changing hours to better benefit the public, made menu changes, and hired well needed waitstaff. Please help me welcome Joy Anderson as manager of the restaurant, Luis Almanza as the cook manager, and Paula Lime as the wait staff manager. We look forward to serving the public and hope you will come out and eat with us. We are currently taking applications for the Little Axe store manager and store accountant. We wish all the luck to James Vance in his new project. He will be truly missed. We are currently looking at remolding the Harrah store which has needed it for some time. We must keep up our investments as we move forward. This store is in dire need of a makeover. More advertising and hopefully it will start performing like it should. For those who did not register for the Secretarial Election There was a secretarial election held on Friday November 19, 2010 for the lowing of the blood quantum amendment. It was passed by majority of vote to lower the blood quantum to one eighth. So you now can be an enrolled Absentee Shawnee member with at least one eighth blood degree. MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 SECRETARY’S REPORT Finance Department’s continued efforts to stay caught up; as it is a constant flow of business transactions. • Health Authority Board and LiSiWiNwi Health Program Monthly Meetings. We would like to welcome Jennifer Hernandez to the Finance Department as our new Budget Analyst. Jennifer has been with the Tribe for eight (8) years and served as Secretary to the OEH (Office of Environmental Health) until November 8, 2010; in which she began her duties in Finance. Welcome Jennifer and we look forward to working with you! • Shawnee High School, Native American Student Club Tribal Dancing Performance. • Tinker Air Force Base, Diversity Day Native American, luncheon and speaking engagement for Governor and Treasurer. • BMI Laserfiche Seminar (Paperless and “going green), OKC, luncheon and seminar. • Secretarial Election Ballot Count. • Regular scheduled executive committee meeting moved week later (11-24-10). • AST Employee Thanksgiving Awards Dinner. 4 MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 • See Reports from the Finance Department and All Nations Bank. Your elected executive committee is continuing to work together for the betterment of benefits and services for each Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member. Happy Holidays, enjoy this time of year, but remember to pray for those that may not have anyone in their lives to share these happy times. During the holidays, these are lonely times for some and they need our prayers. May the Creator continue to give you all health, joy, love, peace, and strength. Kathy Deere, Treasurer FINANCE DEPARTMENT DECEMBER 2010 The Finance office continues our efforts in keeping the day to day activities flowing efficiently and effectively 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. A continued thanks to the recently elected Executive Committee and all the programs for their support and understanding in the- Our 2010 Audit is fast approaching which will include the MD&A (Management Discussion and Analysis) and has been submitted to the Federal reporting offices. The MD&A report is an informative report within the 2010 Audit; which is a brief review and explanation of the Audit. The second third financials are complete; November 10, 2010 quarterly reports have been submitted to the Department of Interior. The Indirect Cost Proposal for 2011 has been submitted to the Department of Interior’s National Business Center and we were notified of the receipt on August 3, 2010. There is a 3 to 4 month process for negotiation and approval, but we look to begin 2011 with an approved rate. We have information that the Tribe’s proposal has been assigned at the National Business Center which means it is in the queue to be reviewed; this process will take 2-3 months. At November 15, 2010; we have not received an approval. It is imperative the accounting / bookkeeping continue to stay ahead of all of the accounting so that audits go smoothly so that Indirect Cost rates will stay up to date as well. Audits affect the ability to submit indirect cost proposals which affects grants. There are many processes in place in your Tribe’s accounting department that ensure we keep accurate records or transactions. The Tribe’s accounting processes must be in compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board). In complying with GAAP and GASB, there are many internal control functions that mandate a need for qualified accountants which dictates the need for more than one accountant to be involved with a transaction; i.e. the same person writing up the Tribe’s deposits should never be the same person who reconciles cash. The main objective of finance is to prove and ensure proper back-up documentation accompanies every single payment/transaction, no matter if the transaction is $1.00 or $1,000.00, and of course we must ensure that any transaction of the Tribe is an allowable expense and this is proved by the back-up documentation. There are many functions of the Tribe’s finance department and this is just one that I wanted to share with you. The rules and regulations of accounting are forever changing; there are rules and regulations in place today that may not have been in place 5 to 10 years ago which makes the accounting department today somewhat more complicated that it may have been in past years. In addition, the Tribe is a Self Governance tribe which also adds more work to the finance department whereas before the BIA and I H S handled a large portion of the Tribe’s business. Not to mention the increases in BIA and I H S funding over the years, 51 Grants, and the new Clinic business. The Bond Financing closed May 27, 2010 so the funding for the new health clinic is complete. With this completion there is a need for the accounting for the Li Si Wi Nwi, Health Clinic (formerly the Little Axe Clinic) to have its own financial reports. The finance department has been completing accounting by the seventh day of the month since August 2010; so that financial reports can be created for the Health Authority and Li Si Wi Nwi, Health Inc. boards for health programs both Shawnee and Little Axe. It is important to run every department at the Tribe as efficiently as possible. Upon becoming the Controller for the Tribe my first duty was to get the accounting completely caught up and audits and Indirect Cost Proposals in timely with continued efforts accordingly. After the back log of accounting was caught up, we were better able to assess the department as a whole and the Assistant Controller and I decided to take the duties of Controller, Assistant Controller and Grants Accountant choosing not to replace the Grants Accountant to see if ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA • Native American owned company for Full Service Insurance Mgmt Firm, RWI Benefits. TOTAL TAXES Sales (6%) Gaming % of free cash Employee (1%) Severance (8%) Motor Vehicle Tobacco Refund $795.00 $77,615.36 $6,427.61 $51,581.00 $10,591.43 $1,337.71 $7,677.61 $0.00 $282.50 $189,888.25 $6,733.05 $144,551.00 $8,094.39 $1,422.00 $13,795.32 $15,292.49 $217.50 $310,549.64 $7,875.54 $266,645.00 $7,956.42 $3,983.15 $13,902.50 $10,187.03 MARCH $135.00 $262,551.85 $8,710.79 $205,410.00 $13,023.30 $3,993.27 $12,220.72 $19,193.77 APRIL $230.00 $132,255.50 $105.09 $100,000.00 $4,585.09 $686.39 $8,255.01 $18,623.92 MAY $110.00 $228,683.34 $19,706.89 $168,710.00 $9,014.19 $3,256.59 $12,245.73 $15,749.94 JUNE $266,794.48 $11,887.10 $209,739.00 $8,771.27 $1,263.21 $14,495.68 $20,638.22 JULY $85.00 $220,624.11 $170.00 $220,454.11 $12,837.18 $155,000.00 $16,027.69 $5,862.12 $12,039.28 $18,687.84 $147,220.00 $212.50 $147,007.50 $12,767.49 $96,160.00 $4,608.97 $708.55 $12,542.75 $20,219.74 $219,385.69 $140.00 $219,245.69 $5,025.59 $166,895.00 $13,625.29 $3,959.75 $9,655.28 $20,084.78 TAX CATEGORY Miscellaneous $266,879.48 JANUARY FEBRUARY FY-2010 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (thru 9/30/2010) AUGUST NOVEMBER DECEMBER YEAR-TO-DATE TOTAL % OF COLLECTIONS 4.48% 76.05% 4.68% 1.29% 5.68% 7.71% 0.12% $92,076.33 $1,564,691.00 $96,298.04 $26,472.74 $116,829.88 $158,677.73 $2,377.50 100% $2,055,045.72 $2,057,423.22 5 OCTOBER $0.00 $0.00 MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 SEPTEMBER $0.00 $0.00 Gene and I are looking forward to becoming your “home town bankers” in the very near future. From the staff of All Nations Bank, Happy Holidays! $228,793.34 Great News! The federal and state regulators have APPROVED our branch bank application. They had a few minor stipulations, but we feel that we can get them cleared up in short order. $132,485.50 G O O D D AY t o o u r A b s e n tee Shawnee Tribe Friends, Hopefully, everyone had a happy and fulfilling Thanksgiving. If all goes well, we may be able to announce an opening date for our Shawnee Branch Bank in the next month’s newsletter. $262,686.85 ALL NATIONS BANK $310,767.14 Thank you, Belinda Collins, Controller $190,170.75 If you have any questions or needs, please call 405-275-4030 ext 162 and I will be glad to assist you in any way I can. $78,410.36 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA This department, as always, would like to extend a special thanks and note of appreciation to the Executive Committee for providing the tools, resources and support to enable the finance staff to reach its accomplished goals and to continue with this effort. A special thanks and note of appreciation to Program Managers and Employees of the Tribe for their assistance and dedication in our group effort toward accomplishing our goal. Now that we are caught up, we are dedicated to continue our efforts in this direction. The wonderful world of banking is trying to digest all of the new regulations that are in the Dodd-Frank Reform Act. I found that the requirements for the FACT ACT (Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions, Act) to be of particular interest. While details of the changes are too numerous to discuss in this article, I am encouraged by the actions of Congress to standardize reporting to the Credit Reporting Agencies (CRAs). The task of 30,000 data furnishers (banks etc.) who report an average of 2 billion updates to the CRAs each month is daunting to say the least. Banks and formal credit companies have generally done a good job in reporting accurate information with integrity (substantiated by records). On the other hand, there are many companies, organizations, or entities that report into the system each month with little regard to ensure the accuracy and integrity of consumer transactions. The goal of the new requirements is to ensure that accurate information is furnished to CRAs, thereby promoting fairness and efficiency in today’s credit markets. Trust me, this will help all concerned; especially, the consumer. TOTAL COLLECTIONS The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Finance Department has a very hard working group of people and it is an honor to work with them and at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. As expected, working with the new Treasurer, Kathy Deere has proved to be very positive with her strong values and governmental knowledge; and this continues. While she has had many meetings though out her orientation to the Tribe she has been a very positive support to the finance department: again, Thank you Treasurer Deere! The next step will be to prepare the facility located at the entrance of the Tribal HQ located on Gordon Cooper Blvd. for banking operations. This project will take 60 days or so. Once we get the last few documents signed by the Tribe and BIA. Gene and I will visit the site and depending on the various banking operational vendors availability. We hope to be conducting banking business on or before February 1st. NOTE: she and I could handle the work load. With the help of the entire department we were able to save money by not replacing this position. In addition, we chose not to replace a staff member who resigned by re-assigning her duties, again with the help of the entire staff; which in turn saves the Tribe money. 6 MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 I hope everyone is doing well and I hope everyone had A wonderful Thanksgiving! The Christmas Holiday is upon us and so is the bad weather, so make sure you keep in touch with a Relative or close friend cause you know on these days when the weather is bad there are usually power outages that effects us all, so please keep in touch with one another and let`s have a safe Christmas Holiday and prosperous New Year! In November I attended the National Tribal Transportation Conference in Albuquerque New Mexico and while I was In attendance the National Congress of American Indians was going on the same time and some of the Elected Officials from other Tribes was there in Albuquerque area, I was able to talk to them about some of the issues going on within their respected tribe. One of the tribes in particular was a tribe from Northwest part of Alaska, they where in the process of trying to get their tribal roads money established so they can start their roads development. So if some of you watch Ice Road Truckers you know what this Alaskan Tribe goes through year round. High School Basketball, Wrestling and other Varsity sports Are fixing to begin their seasons so if you have time to stop In any Gymnasium across the united States please stop in And support your tribal youth in their respected sport ,Drama Or Choir class because our youth needs your Support! The programs that I see over at this time are progressing very well and if you need any assistance with any of our Tribal programs fell free to call and I`m sure the respected Program Director will assist you in any way if possible. Here Are the names of the Directors: Education – Tresha Spoon Building Blocks Child Development Center – Lana Rattan Indian Child Welfare – Melissa Lopez Social Services – Annie Wilson Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Program – Kimberly Stephens Title VI – Thomasine (Dos) Owings Clothing and Burial – Wynona Coon Absentee Shawnee Veterans Association – Walter Larney At this time I would like send out my condolences to all Tribal families that lost love ones and please pray for the Ones that are sick! And to everyone have a safe and blessed Holiday and Happy New Year! the Cornerstone Baptist Church, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. Resolutions LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTIONS: E-AS-10-98 11/24/10 Authorizes and approves the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tax Commission retaining the legal services of Mr. William Norman for the purpose of legal representation on the issues of severance tax collection and jurisdiction, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. E-AS-10-99 11/24/10 Approves and accepts Miracle Marie Morris and Lucas Hayden Morris as enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma as of the date of this resolution. E-AS-10-100 11/24/10 Authorizes and endorses submission of a proposed Title VI Grant Part A and Part C for the three year project period beginning April 1, 2011 and ending March 31, 2014 for AdminNE-YI-WA Representative Gibson istration on Aging for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. L-AS-10-36 11/24/10 The following are Resolutions Sets a cap on stipends of all Commissions, Committees, and Boards passed thru November 24, 2010 (excluding Enterprises) to not exceed one-hundred dollars ($100.00) EXECUTIVE RESOLUTIONS: a month per member regardless of the number of meetings, effective E-AS-10-96 11/24/10 Rescinds in part Executive Resolu- immediately.... prohibits payments tion E-AS-2009-94, specifically to alternates unless the alternates are rescinding the donation of the 1992 acting in the absence of a member Ford Econoline Van (VIN #1FT- (excluding Enterprises). DE14NXHA36625) to the Sallateeska Baptist Church with the remainder of the Resolution remaining in full force and effect, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. E-AS-10-97 11/24/10 Authorizes and approves the donation of the 1992 Ford Econoline Van (VIN #1FTDE14NXHA36625) to ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA 7 THE ELECTION COMMISSION The (NASC) Native American Student Club put this performance on for the Student body at 9am and 10am to educate the other students in native american culture dancing. There were 14 dancers and other students with shawls. Graham Primeaux, Director of Title IX & Impact Aid, was the drummer and singer. 8 MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 The last picture is Five (5) Absentee Shawnee students who performed today at Shawnee HS. Their names are: Tyler Thurman, Krystle Logan, Ryan Goodfox, Tara Goodfox, Jaycee Wilson and not pictured was Tristan Littlecreek. The Shawnee HS NASC have luncheon meetings at two different times so the students can attend. NASC have about 20 to 30 students who attend at least one of the luncheon meetings. ANNUAL AST ELDERS POW WOW Heard the phrase "The Biggest and the Best," Well that is just about describes the Annual AST Elders Pow Wow that was held the weekend of November 13th, 2010. Things started happening around 11am on Saturday at the Expo Center, when vendors started arriving. The early bird gets the worm...so they say...and the early arrivals got the choice spots to set up shop. Dancers and people working the first shift arrived at noon. Benches were set up around the arena for the dancers, as well as chairs were set up across the building; After all we had 26,000 square feet to fill. Tables were readily available for the vendors as well as tables to serve the evening meal. The gourd dancing began around 2pm and so did the raffles. Shawls, grocery baskets, sash, gift cards, comforter, quilts, and 50/50 pot were items of the day. We only had 2 drum groups, but that is all it took to do the job. Michael Plumley was a great head singer, and of course, "Tonekei" was his fabulous MC self. He kept the crowd laughing all during the Pow Wow. Our head man dancer Cecil Wahpekeche always comes through for us and his wife LaDonna. She is one heck of a speaker. LaDonna did not even need the microphone. Due to a knee injury Lorene Rolette could not be our head lady dancer, but the crowd favorite Joyce Martinez took up the slack. She is one of our favorite people. Specials for the evening were honoring Beverly Butler, by her family. Winners in the Southern Cloth were 1st place Annette Rice, 2nd Twila Blanchard and 3rd Ms. Blackstar. The straight dance contest for the men was winner take all and Algene Washington took home the gold. We really appreciated the Comanche Little Ponies as a co-host, for they always bring in the crowd of family and friends. With the help of Woody Wilson and Poncho Walker, we would like to thank Mary Birdtail for getting this event together. Thanks also goes to Tammy and Angie for being there to assist in any way they did. Having twenty-five (25) vendors, the Vendor Police was out in force (aaay). Treasurer Kathy Deere was sooo busy for she had to keep track of ALL the money for the evening. Of course the high light of the evening was honoring our oldest veterans with a cap from their branch of service. Thank you to Sue and George Blanchard for the caps and the AST Elders Elders Council for the monetary donation to ALL veterans in attendance. Having fed around three hundred (300) people we can say that was a very good crowd. Gene Parker kept the food line going. We would like to thank everyone that brought food, drinks, moved tables, or set up chairs and served the elders and disabled. A special thanks to Richard Birdtail, Bill McBride, and David Little for cleaning the WHOLE building after the dance. A thousand Ni-Ya-Wa's to all of you!!!! ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA NATIVEAMERICAN STUDENT CLUB Congratulations!!! Twyla Blanchard was the 2nd place winner at the Pow Wow for the ‘SPECIAL SOUTHERN CLOTH” Dance. BRANSON GET AWAY rant which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Being too pooped to poop, we headed back to the motel for a little rest. We were to see the Country Music Show at the Clay Cooper Theater at 8 pm. A choice few decided to stay at the motel to watch the OU game on T.V. For those that went to the show, they had only good comments to say. This was a great family show for Clay Cooper had his whole family performing. On Sunday we got to sleep in a little longer and have a leisurely breakfast. After that we boarded the bus for home but we were a little early for lunch at Lambert's. The bus driver suggested stopping at a Craft Mall upon which all agreed. At Lambert's (home of the thrown rolls) we had an hour wait to get in, but it was well worth the wait. Dinner was excellent and some people even brought "doggie bags" on the bus. First timers were heard to say: "This was the best trip every" RA; a lady said "I had a great time" MW; "we thoroughly enjoyed the weekend." EA/JA Oh yes, I forget to mention one thing, we did not stop at any casino's! Report: The November 2010 Tribal Veterans Association meeting was called to order at approximately 1902 by Commander Walter Larney. Eleven members were on hand and Lt. Governor Issac Gibson and Representative Jeff Gibson later sat in on the meeting. The two tribal officers would later say a few words to the group. Operations Officer Esteline Schulenberg recommended the name: Ernest F. Longhorn, a World War II veteran and recipient of two Bronze Stars, as the name to possibly grace the Tribal American Legion Post. As mentioned in past meetings, the post must be named for a deceased veteran. The nomination has been the first to be recognized by the association, though, the group will continue to take other possible nominees. 1st Sergeant David Little Jr. took a minute to thank all of the color guard members who participated and all who attended the ceremony, November 6th, in Reeves Park (Norman, OK) honoring Vietnam Veterans. The event drew a large crowd of veterans groups and spectators. The event was put together by the Oklahoma National Guard and endorsed by State Governor Brad Henry. MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 On Friday October 22nd, the Elders Council began their trip toward Branson. The Foliage was beautiful and snacks were greatly appreciated. A thanks goes to Thunderbird Grill and Thunderbird Casino. Upon arrival at Melody Lane Inn we didn't have much time to rest and freshen up, for we had dinner reservations at the World's Largest Golden Corral. We were told it seats 800 patrons and there were 600 people there Friday night. We were on of 5 buses. After dinner we boarded the bus to see our first show for the weekend Hammer/Barber which was a magician as well as a ventriloquist act. The crowd oohed and ahhed and stated that was "one of the best shows we've seen." On Saturday morning we had to make our annual trip to "Wally World" after that we went clear across town to Lake Table Rock, where we were to board the "Branson Belle" for the noon cruise. Of course we had to hit the gift shop for souvenirs before boarding the boat. Our cruise boarded at 11:30 am and we sailed at noon. Upon everyone being seated lunch was immediately served, which lasted an hour at most. The show consisted of singing, dancing, magic and a lot of comedy. Many people went on the deck to view magnificent scenery, and visit other cruisers. Many people were from Oklahoma and lots of OU fans. We even got to chant BOOMER/SOONER! After the cruise on the showboat, we took the scenic route through Branson to visit "Old Town," where everyone got to shop till you drop. From there we had supper at Bob Evan's Restau- The 5th annual AST Veterans Association Christmas Dinner will be held at Thunderbird Casino Wednesday, December 8th at 6:30 PM. This will be an event limited to Tribal veterans and their guests and special guests only. All interested in attending must RSVP to John Vanderburg (405-481-3822 or astveterans@gmail.com) by no later than Friday, December 3rd. The event will be held at Thunderbird Casino and will begin at 6:30 PM. 9 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA VETERANS For many of us, the holidays bring opportunities to visit friends and family and enjoy homemade foods. The holiday season also presents important food safety challenges, so everyone needs to plan ahead to make sure that holiday foods are safe. It is estimated that every year, approximately 76 million people in the United States become ill with a foodborne illness. The most common symptoms include nausea, vomiting and/ or diarrhea. Most illnesses are mild and only last a day or two; however, some are more serious, and lead to approximately 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths. People at the highest risk of becoming very sick from a foodborne illness are the elderly, children, individuals with a weakened immune system, and pregnant women. Persons in these high-risk groups should take all precautions to prevent foodborne illness. 10 MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) recommends these food safety tips: · Clean: Wash your hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds before preparing food and often during food preparation. Wash surfaces in the food preparation area often. Wash cutting boards, dishes, utensils and counter tops with hot soapy water after preparing each food item and before you go on to the next food. Remember to cover your cough when preparing and serv ing food. Always wash your hands after using a tissue or coughing into your hands. · Separate: Disease-causing germs can spread from raw food that should be cooked to other foods. This is most important when preparing raw meat, poultry, and seafood. Use separate cutting boards to keep raw meats and their juices separate from uncooked fruits and vegetables. · Cook: Always check the internal temperature of cooked meat, poultry and egg dishes with a food thermometer to make sure that the food is cooked to a safe temperature. · Chill: Refrigerate foods promptly. When foods are left out unrefrigerated, harmful germs multiply quickly. Cold temperatures keep most harmful bacteria from multiplying. Set refrigerators at 40° F and freezers at 0° F, and confirm the temperature with a thermometer. Tips for Preparing and Reheating Turkey · Thawing: Allow enough time for a frozen turkey to defrost. Incorrectly thawed turkey can look safe to eat but actually will be undercooked, allowing disease-causing germs to survive inside. The three safest ways to thaw food are 1) in the refrigerator, 2) in the microwave oven, or 3) by submerging in cold water. When thawing in the refrigerator, allow 24 hours of thawing time for every five pounds of turkey. When using a microwave, check the manufacturer’s instructions for the number of minutes per pound and the appropriate power level to use for thawing. When · Cooking: Use a meat thermometer to be sure that the correct internal temperature is reached. The thigh is the best place to insert the thermometer, making sure it does not touch the bone, which gives a false reading. When the thigh reaches 180° F, it is safe to assume that the rest of the bird has reached the bacteriakilling temperature of 165° F. The most reliable way to cook stuffing is separate from the turkey. For stuffed turkeys, the internal temperature must reach 165° F before it is safe to eat. · Leftover food safety: After the meal, refrigerate remaining foods and leftover turkey within two hours. Split leftovers into smaller, shallow containers so they will cool quickly in the refrigerator. Use leftover turkey and stuffing within three to four days, and gravy within one to two days. Reheat leftover gravy to a boil, and thoroughly reheat other leftovers to 165° F before eating. For other safe food preparation details, see www.cdc.gov/features/turkeytime. For additional information about health topics, please visit the OSDH Web site at www.health.ok.gov. THE DIABETES WELLNESS PROGRAM WISHES EVERYONE A SAFE AND NUTRITIOUS HOLIDAY SEASON Healthy Holiday Baking Tips of the Season To reduce cholesterol in baking use 2 egg whites in place of whole egg for the same great taste Use low-sodium fat-free chicken broth in mash potatoes for flavor and to reduce fat content Substitute applesauce for oil, margarine or butter in recipes. Substitute in small amounts at first to determine how you want the product, as using to much applesauce can change the texture of product Use non-fat yogurt or sour cream and whip toppings for dips and sauces Use almonds in place of fried onion rings Choose low fat, reduced fat or fat free cheeses for salads, casseroles and sauces. Coming December 9, 2010 Grocery Store Tour Time: 5:30-7:30 pm @ Homeland Grocery Store 2705 N. Harrison Shawnee, Oklahoma For more information or to sign up please call the Diabetes Wellness Program @ 878-4702. ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA Prevent Foodborne Illness This Holiday Season thawing in cold water, allow 30 minutes per pound of turkey and change the water every 30 minutes. Changing the water is important to keep the turkey cold, and slow the bacterial growth in the outer thawed portions while the inner areas continue to thaw. Littlecreek, Sarah Denae Logan, Glenda Sue Longhorn Jr., Keith Warren Longhorn, Kaselyn Diane Longhorn, Stuart Kyle Longman Sr., Clyde Bennie Longman, Collin Jay Longman, John Wayne Maldonado, Trevian Alexander Mammen, Deann Marie Martinez Jr., Timothy Andrew Martinez, Tewa Marie Masquat, Dana Lanelle Maxfield, Joseph Thad McBride, Damien Nicholas McCoy, Ramona Cadue ( Sloat ) McCulloch III, Grant Howard McGuffin, Vickie Ann McGuire, Mary Ann Masquat Megehee, Dakota Micheal Merrell, Cass Adam Miller, Alicia Le Waine Edwards Mizell, Janice Maria Molina, Deanne Jo Morlan, Debra Jean Morris, Cecilia Renee Murdock, Brian Lee Neash, Bobby Joe Neash, Nekkia Christine New Moon, Melissa Elaine Nicholson, Lee Anna Odell, Travis Dewayne Oles, Robin Jewel Olsen, Tonya Lynn Ontiveros-Adame, Tina Marie Onzahwah, Brian Neil Parker, Teresa Erin Patton, Erionna Marie Pawpa, Jacey Tatum Payne, Rachel Erin Perry, Savannah Jade Pewenofkit, Jay Patrick Pickens, Irma Juanita Pine, Jacob Lawrence Ponkilla, Orrin Heath Price, Ciara Davon Delodge Puckitt, Cody Michael Purcell, Desmond Lee Robinson, Star Dionna Rolette Sr., Larry James Rolette, Lawrence R. Rolette, Ryan Adam Rolette, Tiffany Renee Ryan, Crystal Gay Sanchez, Sofia Magdalena Sanchez, Tommy Shawnego Schmidt, Sammie Anne Self, Katelyn Lynel Shawnee, Arla Nicole Shawnee, Carrah Dawnell Shawnee, Corey Wayne Sherrill, Cody Michael Shields, Desirae Roxanne Shields, Ty Xavier Shoemaker, Pauline Williams Simpson, Thurman Ray Sinks, Tammy Relin Sloat, Arthur Wayne Smith, Cheryl Renae Solis, Adrianna Clavel Solis, Jose Maria Spears, Catherine Renae Spoon Jr, Carl David Spoon, Jiliyan Jade Spybuck, Barbara Ann Spybuck, Deborah Ann Spybuck, Nicholas Lawrence Squire, Christopher Lane Squire, Johnnie Larue Squire, Marvin Lee Stanley, Denelle Mae Starr, Jack Eugene Stevens Jr., Houston Stinger Jr., Jack Theophilus Stone, Sherry Darlene Sultuska Jr., Jerome Ray Switch, Herbert Clifford Teehee, Penny Lynn Tello-Faz, Jennie Rebecca Tenner, Kirsten Elizabeth Thorpe, Dara Beth Thorpe, Jamie Lee Thorpe, Matilda C. Masquat Thorpe, Preston Barrett Tiger, Joseph Aaron Tolbert, Justin Wade Torres-Salazar, Mary Ellen Trammell, Lisa Michelle Valdivia, Shirley Ann Wabaunasee, Mary Ellen Warrior, David Leon Warrior, Whitney Michelle Watson, Zachary Miles Webb, Charles Kenneth Webster, Ryan Bennett Whims, Lawanna Jo White Sr., Robert White, Beckie Lynett White, Callie-Kaye Ellice White, Edward Leon Whittaker, Dominique Marie Williams Jr., Joseph Edward Williams, Adrian Thomas Williams, Billy John Williams, Chance Michael Williams, Daniell Anissa Williams, Michelle Lee Williams, Okah Melina Wilson, Alvin Blaine Wilson, Dwayne Alan Wilson, Jessie Lee Wilson, Kaitlyn Nicole Wilson, Raylin Amelia Wilson, Retha Ann Wilson, Scottlyn Marie Wolf Jr, Eric Wayne Womack, Cody Lee Wyatt, Vance Allen Youngbear, Curtis Joshua MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 Farris, Stacey Lynn Felton, Aiden Michael Florick, Krista Leann Foreman, Carole Jean Foreman, Zelda Mae Fowler, Joanna Marie Frye, Zoe Ann Galloway, Daisy Jade Galloway, Kory Damien Galloway, Skylar Matthew Garretson, Christopher Ronald Garretson, Janis Marie Gibson, Davanee Mina Paralee Gibson, Garret Henry Gibson, Lita Danielle Gibson, Lousetta B. Gibson, Willie Ray Goodman, Edith White Goodwin, Alissa Mae Graham, Jordan Michael Grass, Billie Jean Grass, Gage Owen Gurrola, Arturo Jr Guzman, Ginger Gaile Hall, Sarah Jean Harrison, Andrea Layne ( Ellis ) Haumpy Sr., Willliam Allen Hayes, Jackson Elias Herrera, Precious Lara Hood, John Michael Hooper, Steven Joe Huckaby, Mary Louise Tyner Innis, Quanah Guy James, Constance Logan James, Gregory Dale Jantz, Evan Blake Jimerson, Magan Christina Johnson Jr., Anthony David Johnson, Byron Mack Johnson, Camille Marie Johnson, George Benjamin Johnson, Guenevere Tess Johnson, James Christopher Johnson, Marlene Jane Johnson, Steve Allen Jones, Eleanor Axe Washington Kaniatobe, Guy Willis Kastl, Scott Christopher Kennedy, Deborah Leigh Kilmer, Sandra Lynn Lareau, Mary Susan Larney, Darnell Maxine Larney, Flora Jean-Kent Larney, Shawnee H. Limon, Jennifer Nell Little Axe Sr., Ricky Lee Little Axe, Jaydell Chance Little Axe, Maxine Little Axe, William Dennis Little Charley, Newman Little Charley, Sarah Little Creek, Mitzie Arlene Little, Richard Wayne Littlebear, Calvin Littlebear, Jonathon Littlebear, Patrick Littlebear, Paul Jaccob Littlebear, Susan Gail Littlebear, Waleen Tenae Littlecreek, Ronnie Joe 11 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA Alaee, Beverly Jo Allen, Annabelle Marie Anderson Reading, Alecia Dawn Armstrong, Hobart Ashmore, Anita Carol Atabaigi, Roberta Lynn Atwood, Crystal Dawn Ayers, Delana Sue Ballard, Debra Ann Ballard, Donald Gene Barnett, Laketa Kaye Bates, Aria Belyn Bates, Howard Eugene Beartusk, Brian James Bender, Maecie Raelene Berry, Dakota Trah Bierd, Jamie Chereese Bigpond, Bobby Gene Blanchard, Ashley Gabrielle Blanchard, Camenah Joe Blanchard, Crystal Raylene Blanchard, Erica Michelle Bradley, Phillip Monroe Breeding, Matthew Thad Brokeshoulder, Elk Eli Brokeshoulder, Glenda Mae Brokeshoulder, Katrina Sue Brokeshoulder, Vickie Robin Brown, Charlotte Elaine Brown, Cochanna Christine Bui, Noreen Fay Bui, Wiley The Bullen, Shelly Lisa Bump, Tonya Lynn Burk, Debra Ann Butler, Colleen Lou Ann Butler, Wosey Jane Byers, Jonell Byers, Sherry Levon Byington, David Adam Carpenter, Whitney Rochelle Chafin, Sierra Nicole Chisholm, Keegan Conner Cody, Dakoda Hunter Coffee, Larry Ben Colbert, Braylon Dean Colungo, Wilma Wildena Coon, Vannessa Rae Cooper, Beverly Rose Cortez, La Donna Marie Cravens, Christopher Dale Creek, Christopher Samuel Creeping Bear, Bobby Crosswhite, Donna Elaine Crow, Kimberly Kay Csoma, Amber Blanchard Cuellar Jr., Clifford Eugene Daugherty, Samuel Edwin Davis, Holly Ann Day, George Michael Deer, Alena Rose Deere, Kathleen Ann Delodge, Wayne Lee Downs, Che` Kyle Duran, Anthony George Ellis, Ciara Renee Ellis, Jessica Marie Ellis, Justin Lee Ellis, Matthew Drew Engler, Alicia Diane Evans, Steven E HAPPY BIRTHDAY! MAECIE BENDER FROM GRANDMA COON, JALON & JR. TO MY CRAZY SISTER AND SPECIAL DAUGHTER HOLLY DAVIS HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOVE MOM , GREG ,DARROL ,ELI AND FAMILY SHERRY BYERS HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRAZY CUZ HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY LOVE THE FOREMANS ,DAVIS, JOHNSONS AND KASECAS HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUGAR COON HUGS & KISSES MOMMY! FROM MAECIE & JALON HAPPY BIRTHDAY BALLY TO A VERY SPECIAL SISTER I CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON I LOVE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY LOVE BELL JULIUS DAVIS HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY ( jelly bean )we love you bunches grandma chelle, greg aunt holly and uncle darrol Nov 2 Happy Birthday Tiffany Martin love aunt Rhonda and family We love you mommy love Jocelyn ,Juston and Ryan Tiffany Happy Birthday Baby love Joe , Mom & Dad HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY TO MY CHRISTMAS BABY (JULIUS) LOVE MOMMY /DADDY AND RYAN 12 MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHEYENNE JACKSON FROM GRANDMA SHIRLEY SLOAT HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM (ZELDA) WE WISH YOU A GREAT B-DAY AND A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS LETS GET TOGETHER LOVE CHELLE ,LEONARD AND SID HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZELDA LOVE FRANK BELL , ROY AND NORA December 27th, Happy Birthday! Desi Shields Luv you granddaughter, G-Ma & G-Pa December 12th, Happy Birthday! Ty Shields Luv you grandson, G-Ma & G-Pa Happy Birthday Laketa! Love, Your Hubby Raymond Happy Birthday Laketa! Love, Mom and Grandma Eli Davis have a wonderful birthday son love Mom ,Greg, Holly and Darrol THANK YOU The family of CJ Belvin would like to say “thank you” to those of you who donated food, money, and/or time to us in our difficult time. Everyone made it a little easier with their help and support. Thank you doesn’t seem like enoough to show our appreciation and gratitude to each of you. A special thank you to Governor George Blanchard and wife for directing the funeral and family. ATTENTION: Anyone having knowledge of Virginia Sutton, please contact Gary Fuerstenberg (218) 340-2602. Happy Birthday Daddy love ryan ,jellybean, and wife Jessica Happy Birthday Garrett Gibson Corey Shawnee Arla Shawnee Holly Davis Zelda Foreman From Marvin & Sherry MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL HAVE A VERY HEALTHY AND SAFE HOLIDAY FROM CONTRACT HEALTH DEPT. HAPPY “34TH” BIRTHDAY BEN “STICKER” FROM MOM, DAD, AUNTIE, UNCLE AND AMANDA Happy Birthday Laketa!!! Hope all your wishes come true. Happy Birthday and anniverLove, sary to my wife Twyla, Joseph, Dakota, Shawnee Larney Solomon & Kyerra from the kids and I, Taylor, Khia Antonio and Kissy FROM THE MEDIA DEPARTMENT ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA Happy birthday to my big brothers JC and Ben From Waynell. Happy Birthday to Uncle JC and Uncle Ben Love your nieces Karaboo, Bebe and Pinka. HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOLLY DAVIS, ALICIA ENGLER, SHERRY BYERS, ZELDA FOREMAN, JAMIE BIERD AND JELLY BEAN DAVIS WE WISH ALL A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY AND GREAT HOLIDAYS STAY HEALTHY AND SAFE LOVE THE KASECAS 13 MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA Come and join us! December 27-30, 2010 for our Winter Break Leadership Camp filled with activities, and games! Sign up ends Monday, December 20th 2010 @ 5 pm. Transportation will be available from/to the AST complex/Brendle Corner. We will be leaving the complex at 8:30 am and returning around 4:30 pm. For sign-up forms or if you have questions please contact: 14 MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 Jared Duroy at 481-6050 Or Tresha Spoon at 275-4030 ext 121 Brendle Corner Community Building in Little Axe. Camp time is 9:00am – 4:00 pm ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA Grades 6-12, space is limted to 25 participants. The following are current programs administered by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department: 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 associates or bachelors degree, at any accredited college or university. Funding levels are determined based upon We Are Looking For Tribal Youth Leaders! We will also become involved with our communities by doing a variety of community service projects. Our Next Meeting will be December 4th, at 10:00 am in the basement of building 3. We will provide refreshments at each meeting, and we will take trips for some exciting activities! If you are interested in becoming a member of the AST Youth Council, please contact…. (405)275-4030: Jared ext. 193 or Tresha ext. 121 grade point average and full-time or part-time status. • Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral degree, and can fund for one graduate admissions test. This program has funding levels based upon full-time and part-time status. All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application. Attention: All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on Services and select Education. With the Spring 2011 semester fast approaching, anyone interested in taking vocational/adult education courses need to contact the Education Department as soon as possible. Official transcripts for continuing students of the Education Incentive Award Program must be postmarked or received by January 15, 2011. For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275-4030 ext. 121 or 1-800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com. MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 We will be meeting once every month to cover topics that interest our youth. 15 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA • 1. 16 MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 2. Pretty ho-la-fe (female) Good looking ho-wa-se-ni-ko-fe (male) 3. Ugly mi-ge-ni-ko-fe-fe 4. Look alike ga-ga-se-ni-ko-fe-ke 5. Unclean looking we-yi-ki-ge-ni-ko-fe 6. Funny looking Ma-yi-ge-ni-ko-fe 7. Poor looking Ke-ta-mi-we-ni-ko-fe 8. Looks old Pi-se-to-we-ni-ko-fe 9. Tall Mo-se-pa-fe 10. Short mi-se-pa-fe-fe 11. Fat Ho-li-qe 12. Skinny Pe-ki-ta My family and I wish you all a happy holiday season. George Blanchard, Governor Happy thanksgiving And Merry Christmas! W ell it’s a most a new year and We all will have a million things to do for the up coming year I hope some of you will want to make 2011 a year you start learning to play a new musical instrument. Like the guitar, Piano. Bass guitar or drums ! We will be offering Vocal lesson also. And may new things the coming up year Will be here at the creative arts classes on the Shawnee campus. If you’re a Native American of any tribe you are welcome to all of our classes FREE And for those that not Native American We offer all the classes at a very low fee. Just give us a class and talk to us about your new year plans to be with us here in the arts classes learning to play music with us all! Ages for all classes are From 8 years to 19 for children and We also offer adult classes Ages from 21 to 63 years young ! We would love to see all you elders come join us an enjoy Yourself in 2011 learning and having a fun time You can call Phil Bradley at 405-878-4716 ext 117 Or Kristy Morrell at 405-878-4716 Sign up is easy Classes are fun And winter! Well its cold Come on in Thanks. ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA How to describe people and objects. ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OFFICE RANDY EDGE TERO DIRECTOR 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 redge@astribe.com Phone 405.275.4030 ext.135 Cell 405.432.9859 Promoting Safe and Stable Families Parenting Classes A dinner will be provided at every class as well as a babysitter on site if needed. Classes are available for non tribal members at a small fee. For more information or to sign up, call 405-275-4030 ext 114. Sena Yesslith, PSSF Worker JOB OPENINGS: Carpenter Laborors MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 The classes will meet for ten weeks, one night a week beginning January 5, 2011 at 6:00pm in Building #3. The class will meet every Wednesday evening until March 9th. You must attend every class to receive a Certificate of Completion. 17 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA PSSF Program provides parenting classes to promote positive parenting, help with the understanding of child development and communication skills to strengthen the entire family. 18 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 Dos Johnnie Robert Merry Christmas from the Title VI Staff December 17, 2010 we will be having our Christmas Dinner 11am to 1pm, location will be announced. On December 13-15, at the Little Axe Resource Center Title VI will be serving Lunch across the hall from the Kitchen so Healthy Heart can use the main room. Donna Ted Cynthia AST COUNTRY Open 7 Days A Week! 366-7220 Early Bird Breakfast $3.99 - 7 Days a Week 2 Eggs/Bacon or Sausage/Hash Browns Biscuits & Gravy or Toast (With coupon-No substitutions-Expires 9/30/10) KITCHEN Sunday - 7am to 7pm Monday - 8am to 3pm Tuesday - 8am to 3pm Wednesday - 8am to 8pm Thursday - 8am to 8pm Friday - 8am to 10pm Saturday - 7am to 10pm Check Out Our Wednesday Homemade Meatloaf Special Meatloaf, Mashed potatoes, vegetable side, salad, roll $ 6.99 Check out our daily homemade lunch specials! Something different every day! (In Front of Thunderbird Entertainment Center Next to AST Smoke Shop) MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 Darrol 19 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA December 20-22, we will be closed for Inventory and Cleaning. December 23-24, AST Complex will be closed for The Christmas Holidays. December 31, AST Complex will be closed for New Years!!! During the winter months if the weather closes the School systems (Shawnee and Little Axe), we will be closed also, keep warm and safe and Have a Wonderful Christmas, Cherish the Memories. If you have any questions you can contact us at 405-275-4030 ext 169. 20 MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 Business Cards Invitations Announcements Calendars Banners Logo Designs Graphics Brochures Envelope Designs Copies ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA Some services that are offered include: Foster Parents Needed!!! FOSTER PARENTS PROVIDE A TEMPORARY, SAFE HOME FOR CHILDREN IN CRISIS. THEY ARE PARTNERS WITH WORKERS, LAWYERS, AND JUDGES. IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE! CAN YOU OPEN YOUR HOME AND HEART FOR A FOSTER CHILD? Many children need a loving home and a family to help them through a very tough time. Please think about it and talk with your family before you become a foster home. They all need safe, supportive environments! If you find yourself and your family interested in Foster Care, please contact Melissa Lopez 405-275-4030 ext. 166. MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA • Can you love and care for a child who comes from a difficult background? • Can you help a child develop a sense of belonging? • Are you secure in yourself & your parenting Skills? • Can you maintain a positive attitude toward a child’s parents? • Can you love with all your heart & then let go? NEED A CAR, TRUCK OR SUV LOW DOWN PAYMENT E-Z APPROVAL - LARGE SELECTION *FREE LIMITED WARRANTY* CALL EL DORADO MOTORS @ 405-526-4600 AND ASK FOR BIG LARRY OR LITTLE JOHN 21 Can you open your home and heart for a foster child.? Foster parents provide a temporary, safe home for children in crisis. Foster parents are partners with child welfare workers, lawyers and judges. It is not for everyone but if you have it in your heart - we need you. ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL PHARMACY SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Pharmacy (Shawnee Location) can fill prescriptions for enrolled tribal citizens only. The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Clinic Pharmacy in Little Axe can fill prescriptions for tribal citizens written by Physicians not located a Tribal Clinic under the following circumstances: an 1. The prescription is for an Absentee Shawnee Tribal citizen who has established chart at the Little Axe Clinic. 2. The prescription is on the formulary of approved medications and stocked in the pharmacy. If you’d like to submit an ad or article give us a call at (405) 598-1279 or send us an e-mail at mediadept@astribe.com 4 Present insurance cards each time you pick up or drop off a prescription. 4 Keep us informed of all changes in address, phone number and other contact information. 4 Let the Pharmacy staff know if the prescription is going to be picked up or needs to be delivered. 4 If you have any questions concerning your prescription please feel free to call and talk to our Pharmacist. They are here to assist you with your pharmaceutical needs. ALL ARTICLES WILL BE SUBMITTED AS RECEIVED. Office of Environmental Health & Engineering • Tribal Housing Improvements Application 22 MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing sanitary, safe, and decent housing for its members by utilizing the following criteria to select the most “in need” tribal members with homes that are in disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. THIP list all applicants by a priority list: a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly b. Income c. Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions d. Condition of Home Other Programs available: • Sanitation Facililties Assistance Program Applictions need to be completed and all necessary documents attached before the application will be processed. Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com. Submit completed application to: Office of Environmental Health & Engineering Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, Ok 74801 Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13 If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at (405) 214-4235 Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Little Axe Clinic • Little Axe Dental Clinic 15702 E. Hwy 9 Norman, Oklahoma 73026 Phone: (405) 447-0300 Fax: (405) 447-2250 Clinic Operating Hours Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Weekends/Federal Holidays Closed * Clinic and Pharmacy will be closed the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA The following are a few tips to help us deliver pharmacy services to you more efficiently; FREE Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors still Available!! OEH personnel will provide and install smoke alarms and/or carbon monoxide detectors for enrolled Absentee Shawnee tribal members living in Pottawatomie, Cleveland, or Oklahoma County. Please complete an application/short survey form and schedule a time and date for installation. Application/survey forms are available at the OEH office and at www.astribe.com. Please contact OEH at 214-4235 for more information. Date: ____________CDIB# _____________ Birth Date:________________ Full Name:____________________________________________________ New Address:__________________________________________________ City: _________________________State ________Zip Code: ___________ County: ______________________ Home Phone ( )________________ Cell Phone (_____)________________ Tribal Member Signature Date Please Mail to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Enrollment Office 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK. 74801 MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 Enrollment office Address Change Request 23 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA Absentee Shawnee Tribe Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 PRSRT STANDARD MAIL U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 434 Shawnee, OK 74801 24 MERRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 2010 2010 TRIBAL PHONE NUMBERS Tribal Complex (405) 275-4030 or 1-800 256-3341 Building Blocks (405) 878-0633 Health Programs (405) 878-4702 or 1-877-878-4702 Little Axe Clinic (405) 447-0300 Little Axe Dental (405) 307-9704 Shawnee Clinic (405) 878-5850 Shawnee Pharmacy (405) 878-5859 Behavioral Health (405) 878-4716 LA Resource Center (405) 364-7298 or (405) 364-7569 LA Cultural Center (405) 447-3372 AST Police (405) 275-3200 or (405) 275-3432 OEH/OEP (405) 214-4235 AS Housing Authority (405) 273-1050 Thunderbird Casino (405) 360-9270 Or 1-800-259-LUCK AST Media Dept (405) 598-1279 AST Media Dept Fax (405) 598-1294 AST Tribal Grocery & SmokeShop Little Axe (405) 364-0668 AST Country Kitchen (405) 366-7220 AST Smokeshop in Harrah (405) 454-0055 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA return service requested --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Aaada33dba5363ccd. 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