# SPRINGFIELD MO SPRINGFIELD, MO (2019) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Ab13ba6273c93856a ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text PRESORTED FIRST-CLASS MAIL US POSTAGE PAID SPRINGFIELD MO SPRINGFIELD, MO PERMIT 96 PERMIT # 801 Volume 27 No. 47 April 2016 FROM THE ELECTION COMMISSION; To Follow Absentee Shawnee Constitution, Thank you Sherman Tiger Election Commission Secretary RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Volume 28 No. 5 May 2017 (Elizabeth Crawford, Briana Ponkilla) Between the Covers Book Club Bold, edgy and suspenseful romance! P R E S E N T S : (Billie Thompson, Briana Ponkilla) SHAWNEE CLINIC Clinic (Bldg. 17) ............................................. 878-5850 Pharmacy ....................................................... 878-5859 Toll free ................................................1-866-742-4977 (Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman) LITTLE AXE CLINIC Clinic - Medical ............................................. 447-0300 After hours..................................................... 447-0498 Clinic - Dental ................................................ 307-9704 Diabetes .......................................................... 360-0698 Pharmacy ....................................................... 292-9530 Resource Center ............................................ 364-7298 OEH/OEP ..................................... 214-4235 Police Dept. ................. 275-3200 / 275-3432 Thunderbird Casino NRM.......... 360-9270 Shawnee Casino ........................... 273-2679 Tribal Store (Little Axe).................. 364-0668 (Sherman Tiger, Derek Hilderbrand) Housing ......................................... 273-1050 Human Resources ........................ 275-1468 Indian Child Welfare................... 878-4702 Country Kitchen Restaurant ...... 366-7220 Media ............................................ 598-1279 CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM Heather Napier .................................... 6264 MIS Rico Coon ............................................ 6328 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES Michael Berry...................................... 6303 Kimberly Stephens .............................. 6277 Josh Gibson ......................................... 6329 Jackie Denny ....................................... 6326 Nishant Shrestha ................................. 6327 Linda Gouge (Sexual Assault Adv) ........... 6298 Melissa Lopez ...................................... 6333 OEH DV Advocate........................................ 6224 Ken Jones............................................. 8845 Lacey Carey ......................................... 6315 Jarrod Lloyd ....................................... 8844 Dakota Blanchard ............................... 8843 EDUCATION Evelyn Pablito ..................................... 8847 Admin Asst./Rec .................................. 6255 Rebecca Diven ..................................... 8848 Tresha Spoon ....................................... 6242 POLICE DEPT............... 275-3200 / 275-3432 ELECTION COMMISSION Brad Gaylord (Chief)............................. 6302 Emily Longman ................................... 6271 Ric Mantooth....................................... 6278 Richard Reeves.................................... 6266 ENROLLMENT Joshua Littleaxe .................................. 6288 Jason Brinker ...................................... 6259 Scott Wilson......................................... 6232 Steven Crisp ........................................ 6278 HORSE SHOE BEND James Woolbright ............................... 6278 (After School Program Director) Travis Dinwiddie ................................. 6278 Edwina Butler-Wolfe .......................... 6308 Joseph Abbiss ...................................... 6278 Stuart Rollette .............................. 585-1346 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE All Nations Bank .......................... 273-0202 ASEDA.......................................... 878-6782 Toll Free ............................. 1-800-256-3341 Brendle Corner ............................ 447-3372 Building Blocks ........................... 878-0633 OTHER EXTENSIONS Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm.................................6294 Bldg. 1 Break Rm.................................6305 Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .......................6330 Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. ..........................6311 Finance Conference Rm ......................6236 TITLE VI Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ........6227 Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun ......................6272 Donna Butler ........................................6270 Robert Schoolfield ...............................6270 Ted Watson ..........................................6270 TERO Jeff Gibson ...........................................6284 TAX COMMISSION / TAG Alicia Engler.........................................6257 Tara Battise ..........................................6237 Shelby Kabalan ....................................6258 SOCIAL SERVICES Annie Wilson (Director) .........................6225 REALTY Cecil Wilson .........................................6246 Lea Tsotaddle .......................................6248 (Probate) ..................................................6247 PROCUREMENT Asaycia Clayton ...................................6291 Sheelby Thorpe ....................................6244 Kayla Ketakea ......................................6281 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS (405) 275-4030 Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe . 6308 FINANCE Twila Parker ................................ 6307 Genevieve Foster ................................. 6282 Lesa Shaw ..................................... 6269 Amy Hilderbrand ............................... 6280 Courtney Green .................................. 6300 Lt.Governor Isaac Gibson........... 6253 Jenny Ware ........................................ 6279 Andy Warrior .............................. 6309 Holly Davis ......................................... 6265 Mary Billy..................................... 6267 David Deer ........................................... 6320 Scott Miller (BIA Spec.) .................. 6325 Twyla Blanchard ................................ 6233 Secretary John R. Johnson ......... 6289 Jennifer Hernandez ........................... 6228 Alvina Barnes ............................... 6275 Shema Lincoln .................................... 6250 Jeff Gibson ................................... 6256 Vivianna Wilhelm .............................. 6397 Sujata Sturm ................................ 6306 Misty Griffith ..................................... 6290 Glenna Jones ...................................... 6338 Treasurer Leah Bates .................. 6239 Sandra Burnett ................................... 6385 Donna Longhorn .......................... 6240 HUMAN RESOURCES Representative Ken Blanchard ... 6287 Cheri Hardeman ................................. 6252 Diane Ponkilla .............................. 6335 Elizabeth Clark .................................. 6296 Rachael Lankford .............................. 6222 Arlene Herrera ................................... 6346 RECEPTIONIST Lea Bettelyoun..................................... 4030 Casey Adams ...................................... 6337 ICW ATTORNEY Ray Campbell ...................................... 6313 Ronelle Baker ...................................... 6375 Julie Wilson ........................................ 6376 COURT .............................................................. 6377 Kathy Brock (Court Clerk) ................ 6241 Jarrod Vasquez ................................... 6336 LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER Bucky LittleCharley .................... 585-8310 CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP Duke Blanchard ........................... 585-3669 Receptionist ......................................... 6243 Leonard Longhorn ................................. 6310 MAINTENANCE Carol Butler ......................................... 6319 Cecil Walker ........................................ 6316 Colleen Butler ...................................... 6340 Reta Harjo ........................................... 6249 Tracy Wind.......................................... 6324 Stephen Fife ......................................... 6234 (Gift Shop Manager) .................................. 6323 Donna Simon, Sherri Yetter, Isaac .............................................................. 6245 Bettelyoun, John Mann, Kevin Kaseca Gift Shop .............................................. 6273 Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek ................... 6331 Gov. Lt. Gov. OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA 2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR. SHAWNEE, OK 74801 The current Tribal election will proceed as planned (June 15th). More Information on BIA Election will be forth coming as soon as we receive it. OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE All Nations Bank...........................273-0202 ASEDA .......................................... 878-6782 Toll Free ............................. 1-800-256-3341 Brendle Corner .............................447-3372 Building Blocks ............................878-0633 NOTICE Ted Watson .......................................... 6270 Del City Library | 4509 SE 15th St. | 672-1377 | www.metrolibrary.org OTHER EXTENSIONS Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. ............................... 6294 Bldg. 1 Break Rm ................................ 6305 Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. ....................... 6330 Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. .......................... 6311 Finance Conference Rm...................... 6236 Del City Library | 4509 SE 15th St. | 672-1377 | www.metrolibrary.org (Billie Thompson) 3rd Saturday of each month @ 10am Building Blocks II LA ..................360-2710 3rd Saturday of each month @ 10am Housing..........................................273-1050 Human Resources .........................275-1468 Indian Child Welfare ...................878-4702 Country Kitchen Restaurant .......366-7220 Media .............................................598-1279 Come read Between the Covers, a Book Club with . Pick up a scavenger hunt questionnaire to test your knowledge about each month’s book! Complete and return a correct questionnaire to the service desk for a reward! (Sherman Tiger, Derek Hilderbrand) Come read Between the Covers, a Book Club with . Pick up a scavenger hunt questionnaire to test your knowledge about each month’s book! 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S Y S T E M Court Clerk).................6241 ges .................................6260 MAINTENANCE Kevin Kaseca........................................ 6316 IFT SHOP ez Gift Shop) ..................6310 Reta Harjo ............................................ 6249 (Library).......................6243 Stephen Fife.......................................... 6234 houlder .........................6312 Sherri Yetter, Isaac Bettelyoun, John n ....................................6340 Mann, Cecil Walker od .................................6238 Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance rt ..................................6245 Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek .................... 6331 .......................................6323 MIS HELP DESK ........................................ 3100 LENCE/FAMILY SERVICES .......................................6333 Tom Trimble ........................................ 6327 .......................................6315 Michael Berry ...................................... 6303 ndez..............................6226 Josh Gibson .......................................... 6329 .......................................6293 Rico Coon ............................................. 6328 .......................................6224 Donna Cody.......................................... 6402 v)...................................6298 OEH .......................................6277 Ken Jones ............................................. 6223 .......................................6326 Jarrod Lloyd ........................................ 6229 Dakota Blanchard................................ 6299 .......................................6242 Evelyn Pablito ...................................... 6398 .......................................6255 Rebecca Diven ...................................... 6230 Between the Covers Book Club L I B R A R Y MISSION M E T R O P O L I T A N n....................................6271 P R E S E N T S : OEH/OEP......................................214-4235 Police Dept. ................ 275-3200 / 275-3432 Thunderbird Casino NRM ..........360-9270 Shawnee Casino ............................273-2679 Tribal Store (Little Axe) ..................364-0668 S Y S T E M .......................................6292 k ...................................6288 L I B R A R Y Secretary M E T R O P O L I T A N Volume 30, No. 06 END ram Director) Phone Numbers | Page 16 LITTLE AXE CLINIC Clinic - Medical............................................... 447-0300 After hours ...................................................... 447-0498 Clinic - Dental ................................................. 307-9704 Diabetes ........................................................... 360-0698 Pharmacy......................................................... 292-9530 Resource Center ............................................. 364-7298 Tribal and Emergency • -Wolfe ...........................6308 Executive Committee (Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman) INSIDE THIS ISSUE www. astribe.com POLICE DEPT ...............275-3200 / 275-3432 Brad Gaylord (Chief)............................. 6302 Linda Day ............................................. 6261 Ric Mantooth ....................................... 6278 ............................................................... 6266 Jason Brinker....................................... 6259 ............................................................... 6232 Steven Crisp ......................................... 6278 James Woolbright................................ 6278 Shawn Crowley .................................... 6276 Joseph Abbiss....................................... 6278 Celebrations | Page 15 Treas . Birthdays and Rep. ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE Absentee Shawnee News • SHAWNEE CLINIC Clinic (Bldg. 17) .............................................. 878-5850 Pharmacy......................................................... 878-5859 Toll free................................................. 1-866-742-4977 June 2019 UPDATED: OCTOBER 6, 2016 CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM THE po ki mi we ke se fe wa Plum Month “Among the Shawnee” li si wi nwi BIA Election Results Reports | Pages 2-4 Tribal News I Page 5 Tribal Department Updates | Page 6 Title VI News, Menu, and Elder Intake Form | Page 7 Tribal Services, Grass Cutting Application and guidlines | Page 8 Tribal Department Updates | Page 9 Health Update, Fitness Calendar, and Events | Pages 10-12 Tribal News | Page 13 Local News | Page 14 Executive Committee 2 ne se we June 2019 Executive Committee Edwina Butler-Wolfe Kenneth Blanchard John Johnson Phillip Ellis Atheda Fletcher Governor Lt. Governor Secretary Treasurer Representative Monthly Executive Committee meetings can be watched online at astribe.com Governor’s Report By AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe 405 275-4030, Ext: 6308 405 481-0397 Cell Number (tribal) _______________________________ Hello Tribal People!! The month of April and May has been very busy here in the Governor’s Office. There have been numerous consultations, high school graduations, school assemblies and banquets. The consultations were attended by Tresha Spoon, Education Director of Absentee Shawnee Tribe and me. On April 27, 2019 a Special Executive Committee Meeting was called by Secretary Johnson and was supported by Treasurer Ellis and Representative Fletcher. There were two actions taken by resolution. One Resolution was to terminate the Attorney General Hobbs, Strauss, Dean and Walker (AG) and the second Resolution was to take the oversite of the Self-Governance Department from the Lt. Governor and place it under Treasurer Ellis. There was a room full of tribal members who expressed their concerns of these two actions. One tribal member spoke of not terminating the AG’s due to an ongoing settlement in progress and they would like to see this being settled prior to terminating the AG. But action was taken and the Resolution was voted on with Treasurer Ellis – Yes, Representative Fletcher – Yes, Governor Butler-Wolfe – No and Lt. Governor Blanchard – Absent. Due to Secretary Johnson chairing the meeting, he was unable to vote unless there was a tie. The Resolution passed to terminate the Attorney General. The second action was the Self-Governance Department. As one tribal member expressed their concern and stated the tabling of the Resolution due to this action seemed to be a personnel issue and not an action that needed to be done until thought of thoroughly. Again the voice of the tribal people was not taken in consideration and action was taken: Treasurer Ellis Yes, Representative Fletcher – Yes, Governor Butler-Wolfe – No and Lt. Governor Blanchard – Absent. Due to Secretary Johnson chairing the meeting, he was unable to vote unless there was a tie. The Resolution passed to move the Self-Governance Department under the oversite of Treasurer Ellis. The two Resolutions were signed by Secretary Johnson and Treasurer Ellis. Since being in office as your Governor for the past 6 years I have worked with 3 different Treasurers and the Self-Governance Depart- ment has been the oversight of the Lt. Governor and has never been under the Treasurer. The Department of Self-Governance is a department that all elected offices use in our Government positions. In official Government meetings as government to government or round table discussions it is the top leaders of a Nation or Tribe that the Government officials recognize. I have witnessed so many personality changes in our tribal people once they are elected to an office. It seems they become power crazy as if they have never had a ranked job before. It has been brought to my attention that I am against everything and my answer is; how can I be against anything if I do not know what I am suppose be against. Being in office has been challenging due to the bad practice of 3 out of the 5 elected officials side up against the other 2 elected officials. It is our people that suffer and our programs that we offer for our people that get the short end of such behavior. Thinking back in past administrations, it has been a major problem with elected officials not knowing their role or not knowing what did or did not work in the past. We seem to hire and rehire people back to the tribe that did wrong doing to the tribe and elsewhere. My hope is, there is some training of elected officials, when elected that each one would sit down with the Attorney General (AG’s) to go over their roles when taking office. This could be a beginning of solving our decades of 3 against 2 or 4 against 1 problem. On May 17th there was a luncheon at Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech with guest speaker Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell of Oklahoma. His speech was on Tourism here in Oklahoma. After the luncheon I had a chance to talk to Lt. Governor Pinnell on topics of Gaming and Education. The attendance was low; it could have been due to many area schools last day and assemblies that was going on. 7:00 pm Absentee Shawnee High School Senior Banquet 27th 9:00 am Saturday Special Executive Committee Meeting called by Secretary Johnson, Treasurer Ellis and Representative Fletcher 30th 9:30 am White Rock Public School Consultation 4:00 pm CTSA Board Meeting Golden Corral 20th 9:00 am Directors Meeting Departments that attended: Absentee Shawnee Housing, Domestic Violence, Media, Social Service, Education, Police, Finance, Realty, Thunderbird Casino, CCDF and After School Program, Building Blocks III. Continued on page 3 MAY 2nd 6:00 pm Shawnee High School Senior Awards Banquet Indian Education Program 13st 6:00 pm Seminole Public School Board Meeting 6:30 pm Election Commission Meeting, Constitution Study Group, Executive Committee Meeting 14th 9:00 am CTSA Office – Shawnee 15th 10:00 am Executive Committee Meeting 16th 7:30 pm Dale High School Graduation 18th 10:00 am Elders Meeting at Devon Voyles 2019 Dale High School Graduate AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell Governors April and May Meetings APRIL 18th 6:00 pm Big Jim Awards Dinner, Oklahoma City 19th Tribal Office Closed – Good Friday AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe attends the Shawnee High School Senior Awards Banquet Indian Education Program 20th 10:00 am General Council Meeting 22nd 10:00 am Guthrie Public School Consultation 24th 9:00 am McLoud Public School Consultation 25th 10:00 am State Chamber of Oklahoma 26th 1:00 pm Bank Training – Lt. Governor Blanchard and I attended. Education Department held a Senior Banquet for 2019 graduates June 2019 Governor’s Report Continued Executive Committee Departments not attending: Cultural Preservation, Human Resource, Enrollment, Health, OEH, Procurement, Title VI, Indian Child Welfare, Maintenance, MIS, Tax Commission, Building Blocks II, Gaming Commission, Court, Executive Committee attend: Lt. Governor Blanchard and Governor Butler-Wolfe Executive Committee did not attend: Secretary Johnson, Treasurer Ellis, Representative Fletcher. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to ALL Absentee Shawnee Graduating Seniors of 2019!!!!! We, the Absentee Shawnee Tribal members are very proud of you for your achievements and staying with your goals of achieving your High School diploma!!!!! EXPRESSIONS For those families who may have lost a loved one this month, I offer my sincere condolences to you and your family on your loss. CONCLUSION I appreciate Tribal Members that have come by my office or called with their concerns. My door is open unless I am in a meeting or attending a meeting elsewhere. My office is not behind locked doors. Help me make a difference and stand beside me and let us “Build for the Future” (BFF) Secretary’s Report By John Johnson AST Secretary Treasurer Report By Phillip Ellis AST Treasurer Tribal Members, During this month’s newsletter I would like to take this opportunity to address a couple of topics that resulted from the April 2019 General Council meeting. First, the minor’s trust interest question. Next, I would like to address the Governor’s General Council report. First, during the April 2019 General Council meeting, I was asked if the minor’s trust will pay the lump sum interest to the tribe’s general fund or if it will be an individual’s interest that is paid to the minor when distributed. As promised, I have followed up with ABG Southwest, our minor’s trust recordkeeping administrator. They have stated that the individual getting a distribution from the minor’s trust will get an individual portion of the trust interest at the time of distribution. Next, the Governor reported in her General Council Report a number of misleading statements and outright false allegations. As a result of her report, I felt it was necessary for the tribe’s independent financial auditor to perform procedures looking at the transfer of funds on January 16, 2019. Below is the report that I received: INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS’ REPORT ON APPLYING AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES Mr. Phil Ellis, Treasurer Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma We have performed the procedures enumerated below, which were agreed to by Phil Ellis, Treasurer of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (the “specified party”) related to the January 16, 2019 transfer of funds from the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Authority Third Party Revenue account to the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Program’s account. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma’s (the “Tribe”) management was responsible for the transfer of funds from the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Authority Third Party Revenue account to the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Program’s account on January 16, 2019. The sufficiency of these procedures is solely the responsibility of the party specified in this report. Consequently, we make no representation regarding the sufficiency of the procedures enumerated below either for the purpose for which this report has been requested or for any other purpose. Staff Report The staff of the Governor and Lt. Governor have been working diligently on various programs for the tribal members; “Domestic Violence VAWA, Full Faith and Credit, Absentee Shawnee Tribal Law Codes, Child Support, Absentee Shawnee Graduation Stoles, Reintegration, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, United Indians of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas. Violence Against Woman Act (VAWA) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), includes a vital reaffirmation of Tribal Nations’ inherent power to protect Native women from abuse by non-Indian partners by prosecuting those abusers in tribal court. In the United States, violence against Native women has reached devastating levels on tribal lands. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will utilize the Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction (SDVCJ) to bring more safety and justice to our communities. Full Faith and Credit Full Faith and Credit means the Courts of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma are hereby authorized to issue an Administrative Order/Rule which grants reciprocity to judgments of the Courts of the State of Oklahoma, and is further authorized to provide the Administrative Office of the Courts of the State of Oklahoma, and any federally recognized Indian nation, tribe, band or political subdivision thereof, with such Order/Rule for the purposes of granting full faith and credit to judgments of the Courts of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and to grant reciprocity to the judgments of the Courts of the State of Oklahoma and of any federally recognized Indian nation, tribe, band or political subdivision thereof. Absentee Shawnee Tribal Law Codes The purpose of updating the Absentee Shawnee Tribal law codes is to design and implement a comprehensive justice system with remedies and rights of law that restore healing and balance within the tribal community. The mission is to strengthen the tribal justice system of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, to enhance public safety; prevent and reduce harmful effects of criminal behavior and sanction offenders fairly and justly; and do so efficiently and effectively based on our tribal constitution and Code of Laws. Absentee Shawnee Tribe Child Support Services Child support programs assist families to obtain and maintain self-sufficiency by holding absent parents legally responsible for the financial well-being of their children. The Modoc child support program has been unable to meet the needs of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal members and children due to jurisdictional and cultural issues. Lack of this crucial service has caused many tribal Our procedures and findings are as follows: 1. Obtain the Li Si Wi Nwi Health, Inc. Board Resolution related to the Direct Funds Budget for Calendar Year 2019, funding the amount of $20,500,000, and the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Authority, Inc. Board Resolution related to the Direct Funds Budget for Calendar Year 2019, funding the amount of $10,000,000. Verify the resolutions state “any funding needs beyond the 2018 Funding Agreement shall be provided out of third party revenue”. We obtained the Li Si Wi Nwi Health, Inc. Board Resolution related to the Direct Funds Budget for Calendar Year 2019, funding the amount of $20,500,000, and the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Authority, Inc. Board Resolution related to the Direct Funds Budget for Calendar Year 2019, funding the amount of $10,000,000. We inspected both resolutions and verified the amounts of $20,500,000 and $10,000,000 were disclosed and the resolutions stated “any funding needs beyond the 2018 Funding Agreement shall be provided out of third party revenue”. 2. Obtain the Executive Committee Resolutions related to the Direct ne fe we 3 children and their families to do without for a very long time. Tribal child support programs are bound by different regulations than state programs, but both state and tribal regulations contain the same basic requirements that they must be able to establish paternity, establish, enforce and modify child support orders and they have to be able to locate both custodial and non-custodial parents and their assets. Absentee Shawnee Graduation Stoles The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Stole Program, administered by Governor and the AST Education Department, offers graduates a special honor stole to wear at their commencement. The Governor has long believed education is the springboard to a brighter future for our people. The stole is a simple but meaningful way the tribe can reward students who have completed their educational goals. We encourage our Absentee Shawnee graduates to share the joy of their special day by posting photos of themselves in their stoles at graduation and tagging the various social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Attaining a high School degree is a truly momentous occasion and something to be proud of for a lifetime. In turn, it also encourages younger students to achieve their goals by showing them what is possible. Reintegration for Imprisoned Tribal Members We first met with the Central Oklahoma Workforce Innovation Board in June of 2018 regarding the need for resources to assist inmates transitioning from incarceration to returning citizens with work clothing, tools, boots, and/ or helpful information. The inmates receive skill training while in the corrections system then prior to release, Mr. Moore, the Regional Coordinator, Career Tech Skills Center Division, locates employment in the community where each individual is returning. Their program is very productive however funds are limited and are unable to be in all prisons. According to the FY2017 State of Oklahoma Prisons data, there were 21 Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members incarcerated. (4 Females and 17 Males) Many of them are receiving the AST Newspaper and are looking for a source for personal Hygiene items. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) A Volunteer Tax preparation for the employees and tribal members for the tax year 2018 filed 71 Federal and 70 State returns. According to our IRS Tax Consult, the savings to the tax payers was roughly $16,000 and the Earned Income Tax Credit returned $22,652 back to our community. The 10 Volunteers did a terrific job. United Indians of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas UINOKT is an inter-tribal organization of Native American leaders put in place to address current issues and protect sovereignty for all tribes. Funds Budget for Calendar Year 2019 funding for Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Authority, Inc. and Li Si Wi Nwi Health, Inc. Verify the resolutions were approved and signed by the Governor. Recalculate the $9,717,162 shortfall shown in the budget. We obtained the Executive Committee Resolutions related to the Direct Funds Budget for Calendar Year 2019 funding for the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Authority, Inc. and Li Si Wi Nwi Health, Inc. We verified the resolutions were approved and signed by the Governor. We recalculated the $9,717,162 shortfall shown in the budget. 3. Obtain the 3rd Party Transfer Process policy and observe that it states the approval levels required for 3rd Party transfers. We obtained the 3rd Party Transfer Process policy and observed that it states the approval levels required for the 3rd Party transfers. (Please refer to procedure #4 for a detailed listing of the 3rd Party Transfer Process policy that was obtained and observed.) Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP trading as Baker Tilly is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Ltd., the members of which are separate and independent legal entities. © 2018 Executive Committee 4 ne ya we Treasurer’s Report Continued Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP 4. Read the 3rd Party Transfer Process policy and observe the following policy, as outlined in the document obtained in step #3 above, was followed for the $9,023,014 transfer from the Absentee Shawnee Tribe ASTHA 3rd Party account (#xxxxxx7862) to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tribal Health Program account (#xxxxxx8186): • EC / ASTHS Board / ED Approval of Transfer - EC approves all dollars above $500,000 - Board approves all budget transfers below $500,000 - ED approves all budget transfers below $350,000 • Treasurer & Finance Officer Signs off on Transfer - Tribal Finance Receives Documents Approving Transfer of 3rd Party Dollars to Health Operations Accounts - Controller / Asst. Controller makes transfers below $500,000 - Bank makes transfers above $500,000 • Confirmation of Transfer - Finance officer communicates to All on confirmation of transfer - Health B.O. / Finance confirms transfer in bank accounts and associated budgets (if applicable) We obtained documentation and performed the following procedures related to the 3rd Party Transfer Process policy for the $9,023,014 transfer from the Absentee Shawnee Tribe ASTHA 3rd Party account (#xxxxxx7862) to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tribal Health Program account (#xxxxxx8186): • EC / ASTHS Board / ED Approval of Transfer - According to the 3rd Party Transfer Process policy, the 3rd party transfer of $9,023,014 requires EC approval. • We viewed the Legislative Resolution No. L-AS-2018-20, Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Regular Executive Committee Meeting dated November 21, 2018, showing direct funding in the amount of $20,500,000 as reflected in “Exhibit A”. We viewed the certification of the resolution, stating the resolution was approved by the Executive Committee “by vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions”. We also viewed the signatures of Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor and John R. Johnson, Secretary as certifying the resolution. • We viewed the Legislative Resolution No. L-AS-2018-19, Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Regular Executive Committee Meeting dated November 21, 2018, showing direct funding in the amount of $10,000.000 as reflected in “Exhibit A”. We viewed the certification of the resolution, stating the resolution was approved by the Executive Committee “by vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions”. We also viewed the signatures of Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor and John R. Johnson, Secretary as certifying the resolution. • We viewed “Exhibit A”: 2019 ASTHA Budgets. We viewed the budgets reflected a combined $9,717,162 deficit with a note stating “This amount will be taken from Health 3rd Party Revenue as to augment and sustain expanded services and product line, I.H.S. Policy directs 3rd Party Revenue to cover gaps and deliver services.” • We viewed an e-mail from Mark Rogers, Executive Director, dated January 16, 2019, to the Health Board Members, stating “This is a courtesy notice that the transfer has been completed as per the finance report/update from health board as within the budget”. • Treasurer & Finance Officer Signs off on Transfer - As noted above, we viewed the Legislative Resolutions documenting unanimous Executive Committee approval, noting a budget deficit of $9,717,162 to be taken from Health 3rd Party Revenue. - We viewed an e-mail from Phil Ellis, Treasurer of the Tribe, approving the transfer. - As transfer was above $500,000, the bank is required to make the transfer. We viewed an e-mail from the Finance Department of Absentee Shawnee to Banc First, dated January 15, 2019, noting approval of the transfer. We viewed an e-mail from BancFirst, dated January 16, 2019, stating the transfer was complete. • Confirmation of Transfer - We viewed an e-mail from Phil Ellis, Treasurer, dated January 15, 2019 that stated “I did notify and informed the EC during a 2:00PM meeting earlier”. This e-mail was in response to an e-mail sent by Victor Flores, Chief of Staff / Financial Officer, whereby Mr. Flores asked if Treasurer Ellis had notified the Executive Committee that the “3rd party dollars ($9,023,014) that are to be transferred to health operating account”. - We viewed an e-mail from Mark Rogers, Executive Director of Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System, dated January 16, 2019, to the Health Board Members that “the transfer has been completed”. - We viewed various e-mails between Health B.O. and Finance, dated between February 21 and February 25, 2019, confirming where the transfer was reflected in the financial statements. 5. Obtain the January 2019 bank statements directly from BancFirst and verify the $9,023,014 was transferred from the Absentee Shawnee Tribe ASTHA 3rd Party account (#xxxxxx7862) to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tribal Health Program account (#xxxxxx8186). Verify the transfer out and the transfer in were recorded by the bank on the same day. We obtained the January 2019 bank statements directly from BancFirst and verified the $9,023,014 was transferred from the Absentee Shawnee Tribe ASTHA 3rd Party account (#xxxxxx7862) to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tribal Health Program account (#xxxxxx8186). We verified the transfer out and the transfer in were recorded by the bank on the same day, January 16, 2019. 6. Obtain confirmation from BancFirst relative to Absentee Shawnee Tribe ASTHA 3rd Party account (#xxxxxx7862) and verify confirmation stated account was opened on October 20, 2009. We obtained confirmation directly from BancFirst via email on May 10, 2019 that the Absentee Shawnee Tribe ASTHA 3rd Party account (#xxxxxx7862) was opened on October 20, 2009. 7. Obtain confirmation from BancFirst relative to Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tribal Health Program account (#xxxxxx8186) and verify confirmation stated account was opened on March 14, 1990. We obtained confirmation directly from BancFirst via email on May 10, 2019 that the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tribal Health Program account (#xxxxxx8186) was opened on March 14, 1990. This agreed-upon procedures engagement was conducted in accordance with attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. We were not engaged to, and did not conduct an examination or review, the objective of which would be the expression of an opinion or conclusion. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion or conclusion. Had we performed additional procedures, other matters might have come to our attention that would have been reported to you. This report is intended solely for the information and use of Mr. Phil Ellis, Treasurer of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and is not intended to be, and should not be, used by anyone other than these specified parties. Austin, Texas May 17, 2019 In conclusion, I find it disturbing that Governor Butler-Wolfe’s con- tinually attacks and misleads with no regard to truth or fact. Communication, transparency, internal controls, etc.; it’s there. I for one don’t make statements or take actions based on anonymous envelopes sent to my home. But rather, I try to make decisions and take actions using my best judgment and/or on the recommendations of good and competent people who have been appointed or hired that have the best interest of the Tribe in mind. Rather than show genuine leadership and support for our health care system, the governor has chosen to disparage and allege wrong doing by the Health Board, Health Management, and members of the Executive Committee. Moreover, it’s unfortunate that these attacks and misrepresentations aren’t just contained to the health care system. I have come to question her judgement, leadership, and qualifications to be the leader of a 21st century organization. Representative’s Report Atheda Fletcher Work PH: 405-275-4030 Ext. 6239 Cell PH: 405-287-5247 afletcher@astribe.com Greetings Tribal Members: My Cultural Preservation and Human Resources Departments will be providing their quarterly reports this month. Following is the report on my activities: At the end of April, I attended HUBZone training. As an EC member, I strongly support economic development growth. In order to successfully do this, I must engage in training events that will provide me with the ability to help me fully understand opportunities that will financially benefit our tribe and provide jobs for our tribal members. The benefits of participating in the HUBZone program can be enormous: the government’s goal is to award 3% of its prime contracts to HUBZone entities annually. Secretary Johnson, Treasurer Ellis and I are looking into this program and searching for other opportunities the will benefit our tribe. On May 1, I attended the Health Systems’ Townhall. What a breath of fresh air—to see how much hard work and dedication has been put forth to establish such successful clinics for our tribal members. I look back to my childhood and remember when it was difficult for my parents to get medical assistance and dental work for my family—it was basically non-existent. My mother would be so very proud of her Shawnee people for achieving such a great level of medical services to our tribal members. I give a big “THANK YOU” to all of the employees who helped grow and make our clinics a huge success. A big “THANK YOU” to Mr. Mark Rogers and the Board of Directors for their unfaltering dedication and hard work to make our clinics one of the best tribally run facilities. With summer fast approaching, our tribal members gather for the purpose of honoring the traditions of our ancestors. The Cultural Preservation Department is proud to be in a position to help in providing the rations for our traditional ceremonies. The CP Director and I delivered rations to the Lenny Grounds, South Grounds and North Grounds. As the Tribal Representative and having the oversight of the Cultural Preservation Department, I assure all tribal members that I will continue to support our tribal traditions and provide rations for our three dance grounds. I attended the Assisted Living Action Committee meeting wherein we discussed and reviewed nine organizations that the USDA recommended as approved companies that conduct feasibility studies. These organizations have worked with the USDA during the funding application process and understand the USDA regulations and requirements. This is the first and most important requirement of the USDA. A feasibility study is the total of the actions required and the questions we need answered to determine whether this idea or plan is likely to succeed. This feasibility study can guide us on whether we would recommend moving forward with a plan for an Assisted Living facility. It is expected that the feasibility study will take 2-3 months to complete. Once a feasi- June 2019 bility study is completed, we will share it with the tribe. On April 25, I participated in the PFAC monthly meeting. The agenda included introductions and updates on Behavioral Health Services and Patient Registration. Dara Thorpe (Tribal Member), Director of Behavioral Health Services, and Dr. Sean Whelan, BH Medical Director, outlined the processes and procedures for providing BH services. It was pointed out that John Soap (Tribal Member), Masters Level Psychotherapist, was instrumental in providing assistance with traditional sweat lodge therapy. Sacha Almanza (Tribal Member), Patient Registration Director, provided oversight to her department’s activities and processes. It was noted that 91% of her staff are Native American and 63% of her staff is Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members. Other agenda items included the review and discussion of patient satisfaction reports and other Health Board initiatives. Coming up, PFAC will be looking at hosting an elder’s community event. If you have any suggestions or recommendations, please let me know. Stay tuned as PFAC continues to gain momentum. Congresswoman Kendra Horn’s “Team Horn” was at the Tecumseh Library on the afternoon of May 16. I took the opportunity to visit with her Community Outreach Specialist, Mr. Richard White, about various tribal concerns on topics such as the FCC, veterans and sovereignty. We discussed the VA Mission Act for veterans that were passed in 2018. This Act’s goal is to make it easier for veterans to get care outside the VA system and improve our veterans’ healthcare. We also discussed tribes’ legal battle against the FCC wherein the agency removed historic preservation reviews for small cells and the adverse impact to tribes. I further, discussed the importance of protecting our tribal sovereignty as I believe this FCC ruling erodes our sovereignty. I asked that Mr. White reiterate our tribe’s concerns to Congresswoman Horn and asked that she support tribes on these matters and help voice tribes’ concerns. O.I.L.S Clinics Presented by : Office of the Treasurer and Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc. O.I.L.S offers educational clinics for multiple services to help tribal citizens. Prepare wills/probates, Legal assistance with criminal charges Expungements of Criminal Records for Native Americans Disaster Preparedness training Wills/Trusts/Probate Clinic Dates Wed., April 24th (10am to – 3pm ) Loca�ons Health Center Conf. Room – Li�le Axe, OK Wed., July 31st (10am to – 3pm ) Mul��Purpose Building – Shawnee, OK Wed., Oct. 30th (10am to – 3pm ) Health Center Conf. Room – Li�le Axe, OK General Information will be provided from 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM Appointments will begin at 11:30 AM– 3:00 PM Please call Stephanie Hudson at 405-943-6457 to get appointments. Please RSVP with the Office of the Treasurer. (405) 275-4030 Ext 6309 Lunch will be provided by the Office of the Treasurer. Tribal June 2019 ne ya li ne 5 Sample Ballot Election Commission Tribal Members: The Run Off Election will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019. The voting polls will be located at the Little Axe Resource Center on Peebly Road and at the AST Health Multipurpose Building on the Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at both locations. BALLOT A sample ballot is published in the newsletter. Tear Off F ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA RUN OFF ELECTION JUNE 15, 2019 APPROPRIATE POLL BEHAVIOR According to the Election Ordinance Article VIII Section 1 – The official polling sites and adjoining Tribal Grounds are neutral grounds, therefore, there shall be no campaigning or loitering on Election Day by any person. It shall be the duty of the Election Commission to request that Tribal police, be present at each polling place and be responsible for maintaining order, prevent campaigning, and loitering during the election process. VOTING INSTRUCTIONS: Cast your vote by placing an [X] or [ü] mark next to the candidate of your choice. In order to comply we suggest that you do not campaign in any fashion. For Examples: No: “vote for. . .”sticker on cars; campaign clothing; disbursement of campaign material; counseling as to who to vote for. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE GOVERNOR John Raymond Johnson---------------[ ] Do not loiter at poll site: 1. Arrive; 2. Register; 3. Vote; 4. Exit. Unless there is a line each voter should be at the poll no more than 10 minutes, outside of voter booth. Each voter may take all the time they need to read the ballot to vote in the private booth but should not “visit” with Commissioners or other voters at the poll site. Edwina Butler-Wolfe------------------[ ] SECRETARY Twila O. Longhorn Parker-------------[ ] Any visiting of voters must occur outside of the Poll Site and adjoining Tribal grounds. Ezra M. Delodge------------------------[ ] Voting Polls close at 6:00 p.m. Voter has to be in line in order to vote. Policies and Procedures states: There shall be no campaigning on property of polling site. This includes signs, person to person, clothing, etc. or within 200 ft. of the polling site. (On Election Day all signs must be over 200 ft. away from the edge of tribal property that contain poll sites. CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE STUDY GROUP (CCSG) JUNE 2019 NEYAWI (THANK YOU) Absentee Shawnee tribal members we appreciate you voting YES on the Proposed Constitutional Amendment A to remove the Department of Interior (BIA) process out of the Constitution. “Amendments or Replacements to the Constitution may be proposed by a resolution of the Executive Committee, or by petition signed by at least twenty percent (20%) of the eligible voters of the Tribe. Amendments shall be submitted to a referendum vote and shall be ratified upon certification of said referendum.” Amendments A & B was ratified, which means it became effective, Friday, May 10, 2019. Eligible voters were 346 that registered and total votes of 222 were counted as follows: Attachment A: Votes were 128 for and 93 against, with 0 cast ballots found separated or mutilated. Attachment B: Votes 115 for and 107 against, with 0 case ballots found separated or mutilated. Executive Committee terms extended to four (4) years. CCSGs’ Concerns and Questions: 1. Ballots not contained full information of Proposed Amendment language? 2. Four (4) year extension for Executive Committee Officials (Amendment B) language caused serious questions and conflicts with current Constitution. 3. Election Process should continue. Respectfully, Constitution Committee Study Group Members Fractionation Education For Tribal Members Hosted by Department of Interior with Donnie Smith Attention: Absentee Shawnee Realty Department has partnered with the Department of Interior to provide the following information to the tribal members! Fractionation: Inherited undivided interest • How reservation land is owned? • Your Individual Trust Interest (ITI) Report: How to read it? • Who is eligible to inherit your trust land and retain trust status? • Your undivided interests of 5% or more: What happens if you pass away without a written will? • Your undivided interest of less than 5%: What happens if you pass away without writing a will? • Ways to avoid further fractionation of reservation land • Your Individual Indian Money (IIM) account: What happens to your money if you pass away without a written will? Absentee Shawnee Tribe Located at the Multiple Purpose Building at the Shawnee Complex On August 3rd, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Breakfast and Lunch provided by Absentee Shawnee Tribe Office of the Treasurer. RSVP with the Realty Department: 275-4030 Ext 6420 By July 15th, 2019. Tribal Departments 6 na ko ta wi fe June 2019 Education Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Child Care Development Fund Programs On April 26th, the Office of the Governor with the Education Department held a Senior Banquet for 2019 graduates. Seniors were welcomed to bring two guests and were served dinner and enjoyed guest speaker, Chance Rush. The Native Connections-Strength of Tradition Project and the Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI) sponsored the guest speaker. After dinner and our guest speaker, Governor Butler-Wolfe presented the graduates with stoles to wear during their graduation ceremonies. We appreciate all the staff who helped make the evening a success. Congratulations to all the graduates and their families! 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, Ok. 74801 (405)432.8411 FAX: (405)878-0156 AST Newsletter- Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Programs June 2019 The CCDF Programs would like to congratulate all students for completing another school year. We congratulate all those who are graduating and moving on to the next phase of their lives. We wish all students a safe and happy summer! The ASP Shawnee programs had their end of the year event and were able to celebrate a year of hard work and dedication to learning with the ASP students. With the closing of the school year, the After School Programs will end until the fall. The ASP Shawnee location will re-open when school starts in August. Be on the lookout for information regarding those programs if you are interested in enrollment. The CCDF Programs will again be offering a Summer School Age Program this year. It will be similar to the program last year located on the AST Complex. We are currently in the process of onboarding the staff and finalizing the enrollment. We will be having a Parent/Student Orientation for attendees on May 28th at 5:30p at the Health Multipurpose on the AST Complex. We had a limited number of spots and as our program grows so does the interest and we are happy to report we are full. But we are also sad we cannot accept everyone. We do have a waiting list if anyone is interested in being added if any spots become available. We look forward to a fun but enriching summer! The CCDF Subsidy Program is in the first year of 12 month eligibility so renewals happen as the 12 month eligibility expires. For families who may be interested in child care assistance and cannot get assistance through OKDHS, please contact me regarding subsidy. The application and information regarding subsidy and provider selection can be found on the AST Website under Services/Child Care. We also offer a three (3) month job search for families who may be experiencing a loss of employment but still have child care needs. Families will need to reside in the AST CCDF Service area of Cleveland, Oklahoma, Pottawatomie and McClain counties. They can choose any DHS licensed provide or see enrollment with one of our AST Building Blocks Child Development Centers. Our goals through the CCDF grant, Building Blocks enterprise and the After School Programs is to provide quality child care to Native and non-native children in our communities. We do this by our innovative ideas on curriculum and staying abreast of all training and requirements to maintain higher levels of care. We strive to be the best and be better than the best every day. If you are interested in any of these programs or have any questions please feel free to contact me at the number above or by email, briana.ponkilla@astribe.com. 6 JULY 2019 Ni yi wa! (Thank you) Briana Ponkilla $20.00 CCDF Coordinator VENDOR FEE $10.00 IF ALSO SETUP AT POWWOW WHEN Saturday, July 6, 2019 11:00AM—3:00PM WHERE Thunderbird Casino Event Center 15700 E. St. Hwy. 9 Norman, OK 73026 EVENT SCHEDULE 11:00AM IndigeNerd! Walk of Fame 12:30AM Video Games Free-for-All $1.00 1:00 PM Zombie Vs. Human Tag $1.00 2:00 PM Cosplay Parade & Competitions $5.00 Registration for Cosplay Contest Tiny-Tots (0-5) · Youth (6-13) · Teen (14-19) · Adult (20+) Tulsa 2019 Cosplay Prizes! ART & CRAFTS VENDORS · ZOMBIES VS HUMANS TAG· BOUNCE HOUSES · RAFFLES TABLETOP & VIDEO GAMES · COSPLAY CONTESTS · KIDS CRAFT BOOTH · & MORE! Find your Nerd Herd at IndigeNerd! Vendors, contact Devon Frazier, dfrazier@astribe.com (405) 275-4030 ext. 6243. Use event-center entrance; must be 18 years old to enter casino. Specific terms and conditions apply to cosplay outfits & accessories. Event attendance is a privilege, not a right. Hosted by Absentee Shawnee Cultural Preservation Department through IMLS Grant. Event proceeds benefit native youth cultural programs. Tribal Services June 2019 Title VI News World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – June 15, 2019 It can be hard to imagine that anyone would deliberately want to harm an elderly person, but unfortunately, elder abuse does occur. Some instances of elder abuse are intended to exploit the person financially; you’ve probably heard of scams targeting seniors. In other cases, caretakers simply don’t provide the basic necessities, like nutritious food, appropriate medication, safety, or assistance with hygiene. Help spread the word this June 15, which is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. If you see something, say something. Many seniors are not in a place to stand up for themselves, whether it’s because they’re physically frail or because they’re scared of speaking up and fear repercussions. It’s crucial for all of us to be on the lookout for signs of elder abuse, and to speak up if something seems wrong. It’s easy to see bad things and not say anything—whether that’s senior abuse, or a mugging on the street. But this holiday reminds us just how important it is to look after, and look out for, our fellow humans. It reminds us to exercise compassion on a daily basis, and care about others rather than just ourselves. If you do detect signs of abuse, document them. Take pictures of bruises or injuries, get a statement from the victim or any witnesses, and keep a log of any suspicious behavior or circumstances. You can then address your concerns with the manager or director of the long-term care facility or home care provider; if they do not take action, contact the police or an elder abuse attorney. ne se wi fe 7 Flag Day June 14 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 9 10 16 17 23/30 24 4 Kraut & Wieners Green Beans Bread Pears 11 Salisbury Steak Mashed Pot/Gravy Veggies Bread/Peaches Pork Chop Mac n Tomatoes Bread Plums Chef Salad Ham, Chez, Eggs Cottage Chez Pineapples 5 Beef Stroganoff Veggies Jell-O 12 Soft Taco LOTC Refried Beans Mixed Fruit 18 Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Pot/Gravy Brussel Sprouts Mandarin Oranges 19 25 26 Chicken Stir Fry Veggies Tortillas Salsa 6 Baked Chicken Wild Rice Carrots Bread/Apple Hot Ham & Chez Sandwich Macaroni Salad Pear Turkey Sandwich LTOP Chips/M. Oranges 13 Baked Fried Chicken Broccoli Tossed Salad* Crisp 14 20 21 27 Beans Steakfries Cornbread Mixed Fruit 7 Frito Chili Pie Onions Chez Cake NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!! CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030 EXT 6227 or 6270 OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER Tator Tot Casserole Green Beans Cookie Tuna Salad Sandwich LTOP Chips/Orange 28 Cereal Boiled Egg Donut Sausage Patties Scrambled Eggs Sausage Gravy Biscuit Pancakes Bacon Fruit Scrambled Eggs Sausage Gravy Biscuit 8 15 22 Elder Abuse Awareness Day AST Elder Council Meeting 10 am LARC 29 LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS 9AM TO 11AM 19 20 ELDER INTAKE FORM TODAY’S DATE______________________________ REFERRAL SOURCE_____________________ LAST NAME___________________________ FIRST NAME____________________________ MI_______ DATE OF BIRTH___________________________ MALE ____ FEMALE____ VETERAN ___YES ___NO STREET ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________ CITY___________________ STATE_____ ZIP CODE________ PHONE NUMBER ____________________ SINGLE ____MARRIED ____ DIVORCED/SEPARATED ___WIDOWED ___ WIDOWER____ Congratulations Abbe!!!! SPOUSE’S NAME__________________________________ SPOUSE’S DATE OF BIRTH _______________ • Lease to Own Homes • Low Rent Housing NAME OF EMERGENCY • OverCONTACT Income(2)AST member Down Payment & Closing _________________________________________________PHONE ____________________________ Assistance PRIMARY LANGUAGE TRIBAL___ OTHER______________________ • CollegeENGLISH___ Housing Assistance HOUSING ___ HOUSE ___ APARTMENT __COMMUNITY HOUSING __OTHER EXPLAIN_______________ • Home Rehab Program COMPOSITION ___ LIVES ALONE ___ LIVES WITH SPOUSE ___LIVES WITH FAMILY/FRIENDS • Storm Shelter Assistance EXPLAIN ______________________________________________________ • ___OTHER Transitional Housing NUMBER IN HOUSEHOLD _______ WHO HELPS ___________________________________________ • Over-Income Rental Housing NAME OF EMERGENCY CONTACT (1) _________________________________________________PHONE____________________________ Family of Faith Christian School 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team OCSSA 2A STATE CHAMPIONS! June 14th Flag Day Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. [1] The United States Army also celebrates the U.S. Army Birthdays on this date; Congress adopted “the American continental army” after reaching a consensus position in the Committee of the Whole on June 14, 1775.[2][3] June 16th is Father’s Day!!! June 18th we will have our Bingo at both sites 12 pm to 1 pm. Please keep hydrated this summer and use sunscreen!! Homebound with the summer heat – if you leave an ice chest out please leave some form of ice to keep your food cold. Any questions or concerns please call us at 405-275-4030 ext 6227 HEALTH HISTORY ___DIABETES ___ ASTHMA ___ALZHEIMER’S ___ARTHRITIS ___CANCER ___DEMINTIA ___CHRONIC PAIN ___HEARING AID ___CHOLESTEROL ___BLOOD PRESSURE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES PROSTHETIC DEVIECS ___ Walker/Cane__Wheelchair ___Hearing Aid ___Glasses __Dentures ___None PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION ___Own Car ___Friend ____Public Trans. ___Senior Tran’s __Family PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE ARE YOU ENROLLED WITH A DIFFERENT TITLE VI PROGRAM? ____ YES ____ NO Abbe Owings - 8Th Grade IF YES, NAME OF PROGRAM & WHERE LOCATED:___________________________________________ Basketball Champ CONCERNS ___________________________________________________________________ SHAWNEE, AST Tribal Member Abbe Owings, An 8th grader LOCATED AT 107HEALTH NORTH KIMBERLY IN OK ♥Proud Momma, Dos Owings SERVICES CURRENTLY BEING RECEIVED ___________________________________________________ of Faith Christian School. On February 13th ,2016. T basketball team won the OCSSA WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM and the 8th grade girls class 2A STATE Owings CHAMPIONSHIP!!! On February 13th, 2016, Abbe basketball team took state at the OCSSA 2A class state championship Congratulations Abbe!!!! PROUD MOMMA-­‐Dos Owings Honoring Our Past With Promise for Our Future LIFE is Beautiful Living Meth Free 10 Tribal Services 8 fe wa se ke fe Mowing Applications are Open! Dear Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members For many years The Title VI Department has provided gas to mow your lawns. We are updating the guidelines. The Title VI Grant provides gas as supportive services and for us to provide supportive service you must be a participant in the Title VI Program. Guidelines: 1. Absentee Shawnee Member 2. Must be 55 years and older 3. Must be an Title VI Member, have a current intake form on file (FY-2019) 4. Must provide Proof of Residency (utility bill – in the applicants name) 5. Handicap/Disabled 6. NO RENTAL PROPERTY WILL BE MOWED As a Title VI Member as long as you are within the guidelines you can put in your application and turn in your applications to the Title VI Department. As stated on the application: Maintenance will only mow and weed eat applicants lawn. Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks weather permitting. Also, the maintenance workers will not trim trees, shrubs, and will NOT move any items that are in the way of cutting your lawn. Any questions you can reach me at 405-275-4030 ext. 6227 or email me at dowings@astribe.com June 2019 Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Title VI Department 2025 S Gordon Cooper Dr Shawnee OK 74801 405-275-4030 CDIB # _______ Grass Mowing Application D.O.B.________ The Following are the requirements for this program: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Must be an Absentee Shawnee Member Must be 55 years and older Must be an Title VI Member (have an current intake form for the current year 2019 Handicap/Disabled Must provide Proof of Residency (utility bill must be in applicant’s name) NO RENTAL PROPERTY will be mowed The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Maintenance Department will ONLY mow and weed eat applicant’s lawn. Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks, weather permitting. Also, the maintenance workers will not trim trees or shrubs. If you have any questions, please contact Dos Owings at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6227 NAME: __________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ________________________________________________ CITY: _______________________ STATE:___________ ZIP: _______ HOME PHONE: ____________________ MESSAGE PHONE: ________________ EMAIL: ______________________________________________________ FINDING DIRECTIONS TO HOME: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ *DISCLAIMER Maintenance will not move any items that are in the way of them mowing your yard so if you are able or can get some help in getting your yard cleaned, will be very much helpful in maintaining your yard. Office of Environmental Health & Engineering B r o w n f i e l d Tr i b a l R e s p o n s e P r o g r a m What is a Brownfield? The EPA defines a brownfield site as “...real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, contaminants, controlled substances, petroleum or petroleum products, or is mine-scarred land.” ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS APPLYING FOR TRIBAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE (T.E.A) (A ONE TIME YEARLY PAYMENT OF $150.00, PER RESIDENCE) ELIGIBILITY ¸ ENROLLED ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE ¸ 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER ¸ UTILITY BILL IN YOUR NAME AND/OR SPOUSE’S NAME (SPOUSE MUST RESIDE IN HOME) ¸ TOTAL RESIDENCE INCOME (MUST NOT EXCEED A MONTHLY NET PAY OF $2,800.00) REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: ¸ SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE) ¸ CDIB CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE) ¸ CURRENT UTILITY BILL AND/OR DISCONNECT NOTICE ¸ CURRENT 30 DAYS INCOME VERIFICATION (I.E. CHECK STUB, SOCIAL SECURITY, UNEMPLOYMENT, TANF, ETC.) ¸ UNEMPLOYED APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM PROVIDED BY CASE WORKER APPLICATION ALSO ONLINE: wwwastribe.com HAVE APPLICATION COMPLETED AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONS BEFORE SUBMITTING TO SOCIAL SERVICES Do you have land that you want to use for a business, park, or for cultural purposes, but are worried about possible contamination? If so, you may have a Brownfield site. OILS •Tribal Housing Improvements Application Typical Brownfield Sites Include:  Abandoned Factories/Buildings/Homes  Burned Homes  Buried Dump Sites  Open Dump Sites If you have a Brownfield site that you would like to develop, or if you know of a possible Brownfield site, please contact: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Brownfield Response Program 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 ( 405) 214-4235 AST.Environmental.Programs@astribe.com  A Large Amount of Tires  Former Cattle Dip Pit Sites  Barrels of Unknown Substances  Old Service Stations Follow us on Facebook to view and comment on current and upcoming projects  Oil Storage Facilities  Oil/Gas Well Sites www.facebook.com/ ast.environmental.programs  Old Dry Cleaning Businesses THE OFFICE OF STUDY ON PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS!!! HEALTH, WELLNESS Office of Environmental Health & Engineering & ENGINEERING (OEH&E) 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 Oklahoma Indian Legal Services the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. will be at the Tribal Court House, The principal role of OEH&E is to raise the The approved Legislative Resolution No. L-AS-2018-17 has adopted by the Ex- level health status of been our tribalduly members to the highest possible by providing services in the area of water and wastewater. To ecutive Committee of the Absentee Shawneequalify Tribefor ofaIndians Oklahoma Authorizing water wellof and/or septic system, the applicant must be an enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal member and reside and Approving an2ndincrease in the Burial Assistance amount for qualified and approved Bldg. #3 each month on the Thursday from 9am-12pm. within one of these six counties; Pottawatomie, Cleveland, THIP list all applicants by a priority list: Oklahoma, Payne, Lincoln, or October Logan, provide land ownership a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly members to six thousand dollars and no cents ($6,000.00), effective 1, 2018. b. Income by verification such as a Warranty Deed or Notarized Lease Oklahoma IndianSize/Overcrowded Legal Services (OILS) is a nonprofit organization c. you Family Living Conditions The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is supporting Agreement throughDepartment the Absentee Shawnee Tribe If have any questions, please contact the Social Service at (405) 275- Realitya Condition of Home thatd.provides free legal services to low income Native Americans Department. Proof of income is not required. grassroots initiated research study on public safety, 4030, ext. 6225 or 6255. All the changes will be posted to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s in Oklahoma. To be eligible for services you must fall within OILS The services we provide are: new water wells, renovation of Other Programs available: •Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program health and wellness affecting Indian women. This a water wells, new city or rural water connections, replacement income guidelines. Applications to service be completed and Service. all necessary web siteneed under + Social of city or rural service lines, new wastewater research was water requested by Indian womenseptic and AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES documents attached before the application will be processed. systems, renovation of septic systems, new city sewer lines/ tribal leaders consultations held systems with the Contact information: renovation of cityduring sewer lines andService water treatment as Applications are available online on the website: When mailing in your application for any assistance through the Social Depart- needed. We are not funded to perform annual pumpingseparate of septic U.S. Department of Justice and through www.astribe.com. tanks. That service considered part of home maintenance. ment, Please DO NOT send original CDIB, Drivers License andis Social Security cards. visits toarevarious congressional These If you having water or wastewaterdelegates. issues or building a 4200 Perimeter Center Dr., Ste 222 Please attach copies of your ID’s only; if you are in the office copies will be made. Ab- andthe new home and need services come by office fill Office of Environmental Health & Engineering advocacy efforts causedplease Congress toour mandate Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma out an OEH&E application for assistance. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Institute Justice tohousing conduct a sentee Shawnee Tribe Cooper is not responsible for lostNational ID’s in home the mail. you have(NIJ) any questions, 2025 S. Gordon Dr. If your is underIfof the management of any Shawnee, OK 943-6457 74801 Telephone: (405) authority and has not study been paid off, you do not qualifysafety, national baseline focusing on public please call (405) 275-4030, ext. 6225 or 6255. Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex for assistance. Applications for this program are Oklahoma Indian Legal Submit completed application to: Services (OILS) Telephone: (800)& 658-1497 Office of Environmental Health Engineering, Building 13 If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at Facsimile: 917-7060 (405) (405) 214-4235 public health and wellness needs of Indian women available online at www.astribe.com and at the living tribal lands. OEH&Eon building. 18 The Absentee Shawnee Tribe seeks to better more fully address the public safety, health and wellness needs of our Absentee Shawnee women. A participatory agreement was passed by the Executive Committee on February 17, 2016, E-AS-2016-09 ensuring Absentee Shawnee women may participate in the study. The research activities will begin this summer and conclude by fall/winter. The activities include interviews with WHITE BISON, Inc. random sample of Absentee Shawnee a simple A Cultural Approach women. to Personal Recoveryobtained through the randomly Information Substance Abuse selected participant sample will remain confidential and be used exclusively for this aggregate study. Trained Indian women interviewers will conduct the interviews. TIGER FAMILY REUNION Absentee Shawnee Tribe understand and Behavioral Health Services 2 01 9 P RO G R AM S MAY 28Th 2016 LITTLE AxE ShELTER W e lA.M. l b rTO i e10:00 ty Group Meetings 10:00 P.M. The Tribe looks forward to the American Indian Facilitator: John Soap, LPC FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES E v e r y T h u r s d a y Development 5:30pm - 6 : 3 0 conducting pm Associates this Study as S h a w n e e M u l t i pthe u r p oTribe s e B u ihopes l d i n g to learn about effective ways we ( e a s t o f t h e S h a w ncan e e Cimprove l i n i c , B l dresponses g. 16) to the public safety, public health and wellness of our Indian women. By F o r f u r t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n , c o n t a cneeds t: nation S h a w n e e B e h a v i o r a l H e a l t h Sparticipating e r v i c e s : inJthis ohn 4 0 5 wide - 8 7 8research - 4 7 1 6 study the Little Axe Behavioral Health S e r v i c eShawnee s: D a rTribe a 40 5-7 -7987 Absentee will be0 1 helping to advance the best ways to conduct culturally effective and respectful research in tribal communities that may be used for policy development, program improvements, and the enhancement of Indian women’s public safety, public health and wellness needs. All family and friends of the late LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE, OK. Jim and Annie Mann Tiger are WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM welcome, Please bring an covered dish, drinks, chairs and games. Nellie Tiger Maxwell is the last remaining child of Jim And Annie, So come out an eat and/or visit If you should have any questions please contact with her. Any questions call Jan the Governor’s Office at 405-275-4030, Ext. 6307 or Lesa Shaw, Senior Policy Analyst, who will be the Guitar • Bass • Piano at (405) 514-5520• Drums point of contact at 405-275-4030, Ext. 6269. PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE Free Music Lessons Available to all Native Americans w/CDIB# 6 For details, call Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health • 405-878-4716 • Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related and TheseThese are brief are brief descriptions descriptions of current of current programs. programs. Program Program guidelines guidelines are expenses, available are available in aha expenses, expenses, and awards and awards two (2) two incentives: (2) incentives: one for one GED for GED recipients recipients and one and Education the Education Department Department office office orfunds foror download forbe download at for www at .www aschool-related strib .a es .c tr om ibe..c om. program Our to meet the individual of learn all children, especially those and a Program portion of funds can be used for athletic portion of used school-related expenses. A fungoal and is exciting program for yourneeds child to and grow! Ourthe qualified and School These are brief descriptions ofcurrent current programs. guidelines are available School graduates. graduates. Program has acan has maximum a maximum amount amount ofProgram funding ofathletic funding for program graduation for graduation expen These are brief descriptions of programs. Program guidelines are available in with disabilities. If you have a child or know of a child that would enjoy a cade safe, expenses. Program has aP maximum funding limit for academic Program has aca maximum funding limit for academic year. • Job T Job ra iin ng ra icn A i( ng d u l12) tA d E u d la u tEducation E iassists on um ca P iassists on rowith gr ar m owith gr :office funds a mthe : for vocational for vocational training training at hard copy the Department or funds for download atthe www.astribe.com. A• A m cade iicnT ( m K i12) K P rat o gr P r m o gr :td a :t academic academic related related expenses, expenses, and a anp dedicated staff provide rich learning environments where parents are encouraged hard copy at the Education Department office or forfunding download atexpenses. www.astribe.com. interactive and engaging learning environment, please call or come by one of vocational vocational institutions. institutions. Program Program has aathletic has maximum aathletic maximum funding limit limit for the for calendar the calen funds funds can be can us ed us for ed school-related for school-related Program Program has ay h year. • be Zahn Program: established from aprogram trust program fund,expenses. program can help with some to you are interested in our program, please contact our office in program. program. ourvolunteer! locations If today! funding funding limit for limit the for academic the academic year. year. graduation expenses, and awards two (2) incentives: one for GED recipients • Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, program can help with • Higher • Higher Education: Education: E duc E at duc i on at I i n on cen I t n i ve cen t A i ve w a rd A w P a rd r ogra P r m ogra : funds m : funds for und your area to complete an application. (K-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, ZahnZP ahn rogr P arog m established aAcademic m: established from from a trust aassists trust fund, fund, program program can help can help with with some g ••: rAcademic (K-12) Program: with academic related expenses, and for a so Tribal Departments June 2019 ge yi ki te fe We look forward to sharing your child’s learning years with you! Tax Commission TAX CATEGORY JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER Sales (6%) Gaming % of free cash Employee (1%) Severance (8%) Motor Vehicle Motor Fuel Taxes (Qtrly.) Tobacco Refund $15,159.46 $6,077.15 $6,493.92 $281.15 $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $11,753.43 $11,899.70 $11,971.43 $16,436.01 $0.00 $3,007.53 $2,016.58 $2,574.50 $15,068.14 $14,524.56 $20,576.88 $15,171.04 $43,765.11 $0.00 $0.00 $39,615.49 $8,835.92 $8,098.21 $7,795.54 $7,228.12 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL TAXES $344,582.06 $243,607.15 $248,854.35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER OPTOMETRY ANNUAL BENEFITS & DISCOUNTS Miscellaneous $130.15 $281,306.31 LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER OPTOMETRY $82.50 $170.00 $212.50 BENEFITS $0.00 $0.00 & $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ANNUAL DISCOUNTS Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members with Vision Insurance: TOTAL COLLECTIONS $344,712.21 $243,689.65 $249,024.35 $281,518.81 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 All enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who have vision insurance will have their$0.00 insurance billed for the exam and any prescribed optical products. The Tribal benefit will be used for the remainder of the costTribal for prescription eye glasses or contact lens, not to exceed the $350.00 Absentee Shawnee Members with Vision Insurance: vision benefit through the ASTHS Contract Health Services. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 benefit, the Tribal member will be responsible forwho the out pocket expense.will have their insurAll enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members haveofvision insurance ance for the exam and anyMember prescribed optical products. The Tribal will be used for *If anbilled enrolled Absentee Tribal with insurance chooses to seebenefit an outside provider the remainder of the costfor fornotifying prescription eye glasses or contact not to(405.701.7951 exceed the $350.00 they will be responsible ASTHS Contract Healthlens, Services vision benefit throughTheir the ASTHS Health Services. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 or 405.878.5850). benefitContract within the Absentee Shawnee Optometry Department benefit, Tribal will be responsible for the that out ofwas pocket expense.for the vision will onlythe allow formember the amount within the $350.00 left unused benefit year. (i.e. If you were seen December 2016 your visionto benefit lastsprovider until *If an enrolled Absentee Tribal Member with31, insurance chooses see anyear outside December 2017.) for notifying ASTHS Contract Health Services (405.701.7951 they will be30, responsible or 405.878.5850). Their benefit within the Absentee Shawnee Optometry Department will only allow for the amount within the $350.00 that was left unused for the vision Absentee Tribal Members Vision benefit year.Shawnee (i.e. If you were seen Decemberwithout 31, 2016 your visionInsurance: benefit year lasts until December 30, 2017.) All enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who do not have vision insurance must use the Absentee Shawnee Optometry Department to receive their eye exam at no charge and their A variety of tribal taxes are currently assessed and collected by the Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission generate used $350.00 tribal benefit forTribal the costMembers of prescription eye glasses ortocontact lens. Ifrevenue the amount ex- by Absentee Shawnee without Vision Insurance: ceeds the $350.00 benefit Tribaltaxes, membertheir will bedue responsible thereporting out of pocket expense. the Absentee Shawnee Tribe ("the Tribe") to benefit our Tribal Members. Thesethetribal dates for and and payment enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members whoplease do not have vision insurance must useShawnee the requirements are outlined below. If you have questions orAllneed assistance with your tribal taxes, contact the Absentee Absentee Shawnee Optometry Department to receive their eye exam at no charge and their Tax Commission by phone or at the address found at the bottomtribal of this document. You can who also visit our for information. Absentee Shawnee Tribal outside of the catchment area: $350.00 benefit for the costMembers of prescription eyelive glasses or website contact lens. Ifmore the amount exceeds the $350.00 benefit the Tribal member will be responsible for the out of pocket expense. All enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who reside outside of the catchment area (Cleveland, Pottawatomie, Logan, Lincoln, and Oklahoma counties) may still utilize their tribal benefit only ifShawnee they use theTribal Absentee Shawnee Optometry department for exam and/ area: Application Absentee Members whofor liveBusiness outside ofLicense thetheir catchment or prescription optical products. The allotted $350.00 will be used towards prescription eye or contact lens.Shawnee If the amount thewho $350.00 benefit the Tribal member will be Allexceeds businesses located within Tribe's jurisdiction The Absentee Shawnee Tribe levies a 6% Sales Tax on glasses theenrolled gross receipts All Absentee Tribal members reside outside of the the catchment area responsible for the out of pocket costs. must obtain a business licensemay from Tribe a $100 (Cleveland, Pottawatomie, Logan, Lincoln, and Oklahoma counties) stillthe utilize theirfor tribal of anyone engaging in business within the Tribe's jurisdiction, including benefit only if they thetoAbsentee Shawnee Optometry exam and/ *These patient willuse need ensure they have theirdepartment chart. This isfor totheir include updated fee. The updated Application for Business License, available receipts from: or prescription optical products. The allotted $350.00 will be used towards prescription eye HIPAA and consent forms. from the Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission, must be glasses or contact lens. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 benefit the Tribal member will be renewed each year by January 1. • Performing services responsible for the out of pocket costs. FAMILIES MUST LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: $0.00Health/Mental$0.00 $0.00 $850,000.00 POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, LINCOLN, & CLEVELAND 75.96% Health/Disabilities Manager Melanie Williams (405) 275-4870 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $52,060.57 4.65% NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM (ALL ACCEPTED) 1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $7,598.61 0.68% $0.00 $0.00 MUST $0.00 $65,340.62 5.84% FAMILIES LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF&OKLAHOMA LINCOLN, CLEVELAND $0.00 $0.00POTTAWATOMIE, $0.00 PAYNE, $83,380.60 7.45% NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM (ALL ACCEPTED) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $31,957.79 2.86% Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBEareOF OKLAHOMA $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 The AST Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault $1,118,349.87 Programs on-call 24 hours per day to provide emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to survivors at hospitals, police stations and DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT throughout the legal system. The programs also serve as a resource center to the community by $0.00 $0.00 $595.15 0.05% offering educational information $0.00 and referrals. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy The AST Domestic Violence/SexualTransitional Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide Housing $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,118,945.02 100% emotional advocacy Housing and crisisProgram counseling to survivors stations and The AST support, DV Transitional serves victims atofhospitals, Domesticpolice Violence/Sexual throughout the legal system. programs serve education as a resource to the community Assault. Participants have upThe to six months also to obtain and center job skills needed to beginby a offering educational information and referrals. new life. Absentee Shawnee Tribal Taxes Sales & Lodger's Tax Additional of the allowed benefit schedule: *These patientproducts/charges will need to ensure theyoutside have updated their chart. This is to include updated • Selling tangible personal property HIPAA and consent forms. • Leasing or renting tangible personal property, lodging hotel rooms Anyoradditional products/charges outside of the allowed benefit schedule must be paid for Sales & not Lodger's Tax Reporting, by the patient. For example, patients who do require corrective lens but chose to get colored • Admission fees to any place of recreation or entertainment Payment &of Penalties contacts or non-prescription sunglasses these will be at their own expense. All schedule: charges will need Additional products/charges outside the allowed benefit to be paid for in advance following the payment guidelines posted in the office. NO CASH WILL The Sales & Lodger's Tax return must be submitted to An additional 5% Lodger's Tax is imposed on gross taxable rental receipts BE AnyACCEPTED. additional products/chargesthe outside of the allowed benefit must be Absentee Shawnee Taxschedule Commission bypaid thefor 15th of by the patient. For example, patients who do not require corrective lens but chose to get colored from hotels, motels, resorts, lodging houses, or other premises occupied for allowed *No combining of discounts the month. forcharges gross will receipts contacts or non-prescription sunglasses these will be at theirFor own expense. All need *Insurance benefits must be exhausted following first before discounts canexample, be applied. fewer than 30 days. Both Sales and Lodger's Taxes may be passed on from Marchposted 1-31,inthe return wouldWILL be due to be paidco-pay for in advance following the payment guidelines thetax office. NO CASH Patient’s portion cannot becollected discounted. to consumers. BE ACCEPTED. April 15. Businesses that fail to file and pay this tax on time will be assessed 12% annual interest on the total *No combining of discounts allowed *Insurance benefits must be exhausted first before discounts can beof applied. amount due, plus a penalty 2% of the tax due per Patient’s co-pay portion cannot bemonth, discounted. up to a total of 12% of the total tax due. Severance Tax The Absentee Shawnee Tribe levies an 8% Severance Tax on the gross market value of all oil and gas products severed from the land within the Tribe's jurisdiction. The tax is not levied upon any Indian royalty payments. Designation of Agent Form 15702 East State Hwy 9 OPTOMETRY OK 73026 A person responsibleNorman, for meeting all obligations of the To calculate the Severance Tax, you must first calculate the volume of Severance including reporting and payment of the NEW LOCATION: In the PlusCareTax, Building by Thunderbird Casino oil and gas products separately, as outlined in the table below. Multiply the assessed tax, must be designated in writing. 15702 East State Hwy 9 Agent Form is available total volume of each by their gross market value, then subtract any allowable P H O N E : 4 0 5The . 4 4 necessary 7. 0 3 0 0 Designation F A X : Norman, 4 0 5 . 7of 0 1 . 7 0 8 0 OK 73026 from the Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission. Indian Royalty Deduction to arrive at the total taxable amount. Multiply the NEW LOCATION: In the PlusCare Building by Thunderbird Casino total taxable amount by 8% to arrive at the amount of tax due. OPTOMETRY ( Total Product Volume Gross Market Value x Total Taxable Amount x )8% P H O N E : 4 0 5 . 4 4 7. 0 3 0 0 Indian Royalty Deduction = Total Taxable Amount = undergraduate degrees, one associate Incentive or bachelor Award degree, atProgram: any accredited college Higher Education: Education •• Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational funds training at Enrollment can fund can fund one graduate oneupon graduate admissions admissions test. test. This program This program has has funding levelslevels basedb maximum amount of funding for graduation expenses. All funding All funding is based is based upon availability the availability of funds of at the at time the of time application. offunding application. orthe university. Funding levels arefunds determined based upon grade point average and time part-time and part-time status. status. If you would like more information regarding our programstime or and for degrees, one associate bachelor degree, at any accredited vocational institutions. Program has or a maximum funding limit for the • full-time Job undergraduate Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational or are part-time status. AllHead applications All applications and guidelines and guidelines available are available at www at .a www strlevels i.a bes.tcro im be.determined .co Click m. Click on on In our Shawnee location, we have two available options: Early Start to apply, please contact: calendar year or program. accredited or university. Funding are based • Bi• g B Jselect iiand m g J Y iEducation. m outh Y ou Atw h ard A ard Pper rogr P ar m ogr : a annual m: institutions. annual incentive fo rhas High fo r High School Scho S training atwcollege accredited vocational Program a maximum Services and select Education. • Achievement Graduate Program: funds one incentive master’s degree or one doctoral (Birth Main to 3), & Head Start Manager(3 up to 5).Shawnee Both Norman and SupervisorCushing areServices strictly Shawnee Office: Enrollment Center: Center Academic Academic Achievement aScholarship n dpoint Athlete and Athlete of and the of Year. thefor Year. Deadline for application for application sub •st Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds for st upon grade full-time orDeadline part-time status. funding limit for average the calendar year or per program. Sherry Marsh (405) Stacey (405) March March 31 of 31each of year. each year. Head 275-4870 Start Programs (3 up to 5). Osborne degree, and can fund one graduate admissions test. This program has funding For more For more information, information, please call Tresha call Tresha Spoon Spoon at (405) (405) 275for - degree, 4030, 275 4030, 6242 Ext. 6242 or or 1-800-2 or 1 ••please Graduate Scholarship Program: funds one-master’s degree undergraduate degrees, one associate oratbachelor atExt. any accredited college 878-5820 Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds levels based part-time status. 3341 3341 or email or to tis to resh atm re@ sh a as m tr @ ib a es .c tupon r oim be..full-time coof m.funds All funding funding isemail based based upon the availability the availability of at theone at time the of time application. of application. one doctoral degree, andand can fund graduate admissions test.average This and orupon university. Funding levels arefunds determined based upon grade point N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 regarding our1533 N All or If 1535 you would like more information programs for undergraduate degrees, one associate or bachelor degree, status. at any program has funding levels based upon full-time and part-time full-time or part-time status. McKinley, 74801 RUN All DATE: applications All applications and •guidelines and guidelines available are at www at .a www strlevels i.a bes.t cro im be.determined .co Click m . Click on on to apply, Shawnee please contact: Big Jim are Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High School accredited college oravailable university. Funding are based sherrym@ctsaheadstart.org Services Services and select and select Education. Education. • Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral Shawnee Main Office: Enrollment ManagerShawnee Center: Center SupervisorSeniors for Academic Achievement and Athlete of the Year. Deadline for 05/08/19 upon grade point average and full-time or part-time status. Sherry Marsh (405) 275-4870 Stacey Osborne (405) •please Bigplease Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for has High degree, andsubmission can fund one graduate admissions This program is March 31st ofateach year. For more For more information, information, call Tresha call Tresha Spoon Spoon at (405) (405) 275 -test. 4030, 275 4030, Ext. 6242 Ext. 6242 orfunding 1-800or 1 • application Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one-master’s degree or Cushing Center: Center SupervisorNorman Center: Center Supervisor878-5820 levels status. 3341 3341 or email or email to tresh toatm re@ sh a as m trbased @ iba es .Seniors c tupon r oim be..full-time cfor omAcademic . and part-time School Achievement andadmissions Athlete oftest. the Year. one doctoral degree, and can fund one graduate This Wava Anderson (918) 225-1029 Amy Porter 1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 1533 N Deadline for application submission isatMarch ofpart-time each year.status. All funding is basedhas upon the availability of funds the time31ofst application. program funding levels based upon full-time and (405) 447-0381 McKinley, Shawnee 74801 • Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High School 111 W Vine, Cushing 74023 516 Iowa St., sherrym@ctsaheadstart.org Seniors for Academic Achievement and Athlete oftime theofYear. Deadline for Norman 73069 All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the application. Attention: st • Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES application submission is March 31 of each year. Cushing Center: Center SupervisorNorman Center: Center SupervisorApplications for Seniors fall 2016 be received or postmarked by June 2016. School formust Academic Achievement and Athlete of the15, Year. Health/Disabilities OCTOBERHealth/Mental NOVEMBER DECEMBER COLLECTED Wava Anderson (918) Manager 225-1029 TOTAL Amy Porter stapplication. All applications andfor guidelines are submission available atiswww.astribe.com. Click on Services Deadline application March 31 of each year. All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of Melanie Williams (405) 275-4870 (405) 447-0381 All applications and guidelinesand areselect available at www.astribe.com. Click on Education. 1535 McKinley, Shawnee 111 WN Vine, Cushing 7402374801 516 Iowa St., Services and select Education. $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $28,011.68 2.50% Norman 73069 All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application. Attention: Fiscal Year 2019 - YTD Tax Collections (through 4/30/2019) FY-2019 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (thru 4/30/2019) Please Update Information with the Enrollment Office For more information, pleasemust call be Tresha Spoon at (405) 275-by 4030, Ext. 6242 Applications for fallplease 2016 received postmarked 2016.or For more information, call Tresha Spoon at or (405) 275- 4030, Ext.June 624215, or 11-800-256-3341 oravailable email to at tresham@astribe.com. All applications and guidelines are www.astribe.com. Click on Services 800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com. All applications and guidelinesand areselect available at www.astribe.com. Click on Education. Services and select Education. For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or 11-800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com. 800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com. Now Accepting Absentee Shawnee Tribe Enrollment office has a list of names of Credit/Debit the addresses that need to be updated Transitional Housing Court Advocacy The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Assists survivors with domestic violence court related costs (when funding isViolence/Sexual available) and Assault. Participants toemergency six monthsprotective to obtain orders education andor job skills needed to begin a appearances as well ashave filingupfor (EPO) restraining orders. new life. Shelter Placement Assistance Court Advocacy The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program works with other shelters within Assists survivors domestic court relatedEmergency costs (when funding is for available) and Oklahoma in orderwith to help victimsviolence obtain safe housing. transportation appearances aschildren well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders. the victim and may also be available. Shelter Placement Housing and UtilityAssistance Assistance The Absentee Tribe’sviolence, Domesticsexual Violence Program worksand/or with other shelters within Assists victimsShawnee of domestic assault, stalking, dating violence in Oklahoma in order to help obtain housing. Emergency transportation for or utility emergency situations. Thisvictims assistance maysafe allow for a victim to either receive housing the victim and children may also be available. assistance. within the Enrollment office. If you FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES know any of the names listed, please PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE have them also contact the office. If FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE,OK. your name appears on the lists and is PLEASEWEBSITE: CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM already updated, please disregard at Outreach For any questions regarding any ofCommunity the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE,OK. The Absentee Shawnee Violence Program offers educational trainings, Tribe’s Domestic ViolenceTribe’s staff atDomestic (405) 273-2888. informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal this time. Thank you for all of your and Non-Tribal communities. WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM 38 help! How to Get a Tag For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee Effective May 1, the tag office will be accepting credit/debit cards. Please note: a convenience fee of 2.75% will be added. Housing and Utility Assistance Referral Assistance Assists with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/orof dating violence in Assists providing community resources to those who are in need additional services emergency situations. assistance may Tribe’s allow for a victimViolence to either Program. receive housing or utility outside the scope of theThis Absentee Shawnee Domestic assistance. Community Outreach ReferralViolence Assistance The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Program offers educational trainings, Assists with providing community resources to order thosetowho are in need of additional informational displays, and community events in provide more awareness to bothservices Tribal outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program. and Non-Tribal communities. Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888. Did You Know..... Did You Know…… Did You Know..... Didchanges You Know…… Anyname name Any changes that thatmay mayoccur occur marriage, divorce, need totooccur bebeoccur updated (ie:marriage, Anyname name changesetc.) may (i.e. divorce, etc.)that need updated Any changes that may 38 NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION* Any new motor vehicle registrations mustHow be done person by the Tribal Member. The following is a toinGet a Tag list of required documents you must have for new motor vehicle registration(s). • MOTOR TITLE VEHICLE REGISTRATION* NEW SALEregistrations OR SALES must CONTRACTLIEN ENTRY applicable) Any•newBILL motorOFvehicle be done in person by theFORM Tribal(ifMember. The following is a • required ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL CARD list of documents you must have forENROLLMENT new motor vehicle registration(s). •• OKLAHOMA INSURANCE VERIFICATION TITLE •• VALID DRIVER LICENSE BILL OFOKLAHOMA SALE OR SALES CONTRACTLIEN ENTRY FORM (if applicable) • ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CARD REGISTRATION RENEWAL • OKLAHOMA INSURANCE VERIFICATION There are two (2) options available. The following is a list of required documents for renewals. • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER LICENSE BEFORE any updated new through enrollment, marriage, divorce, need (ie:through enrollment, BEFORE anyupdated new (i.e. marriage, divorce, etc.) etc.) need totobebe or renewals can beany processed. registrations BEFORE new through enrollment, registrations or renewals can be processed. through enrollment, BEFORE any new registrations or renewals can be processed. registrations or renewals can be processed. RENEWING IN PERSON: REGISTRATION RENEWAL Current Registration Certificate There are• two (2) options available. The following is a list of required documents for renewals. • Oklahoma Insurance Verification •RENEWING Valid Oklahoma Driver License IN PERSON: •• Absentee Shawnee Tribal Enrollment card Current Registration Certificate • Oklahoma Insurance Verification RENEWING BY MAIL: • Valid Oklahoma Driver License To renew by mail, send check or money order along with the above listed items. Make check or • Absentee Shawnee Tribal Enrollment card money order payable to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tax Commission. A $35.00 fee for all returned checks will be charged. RENEWING BY MAIL: To renew by mail, send check or money order along with the above listed items. Make check or TAG PRICE GUIDE Excise tax = Actual Purchase Price x 1.25% money order payable to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tax Commission. A $35.00 fee for all returned checks will be charged. NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS Excise Tax + Years Tagged + Title Fee + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE TAG PRICE GUIDE Excise tax = Actual Purchase Price x 1.25% FA X : 4 0 5 . 7 0 1 . 7 0 8 0 Severance Tax Reporting & Payment Reporting and Payment of the Severance Tax to the Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission is due within 45 days following the end of the calendar month in which the taxable product was severed. For example, if taxable products were severed in March, the tax return and payment would be due by no later than May 15. Total Severance Tax Due How to Calculate Total Oil Volume How to Calculate Total Gas Volume The total volume of severed oil taxable products—before any deductions are taken for processing, transportation, industry-standard shrinkage, etc.—is measured either according to current contracts of sale between the operator/ producer and the purchaser; or in barrels of 42 U.S. gallons of 231 cubic inches per gallon, at a temperature of 60° F, per U.S. Geological Survey regulations. The total volume of severed gas taxable products is measured at the wellhead—before any deductions are taken for processing, transportation, industry-standard shrinkage, etc.—in units of 1,000 cubic feet (MCF) and corrected to standard temperature and pressure, per U.S. Geological Survey regulations. Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission RENEWALS NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS Years Tagged + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE Excise Tax + Years Tagged + Title Fee + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE VEHICLE REGISTRATION TAX SCHEDULE RENEWALS Years Tagged + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE Tax Adminstration Total YearsVEHICLE Tagged REGISTRATION Imposed TAXFee SCHEDULE Fees st th 1 through 4 year $80.00 $5.00 $85.00 Tax Adminstration Total 5th through 8th year $70.00 $5.00 $75.00 Years Tagged Fee Fees 9th through 12th year Imposed $50.00 $5.00 $55.00 st th th th 113through 4 16 year $80.00 $5.00 $85.00 through 5th through year8th year $30.00 $5.00 $35.00 $70.00 $75.00 th th 917 through 12thover year year and $10.00 $5.00 $15.00 $50.00 $55.00 13th through 16th year $30.00 $5.00 $35.00 Do you have any questions? feel free $10.00 to contact the AST$5.00 Tax Commission office at (405)27517th year Please and over $15.00 4030, option 6. Office Hours and Website Rev. March 2019 Page 1 of 2 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive | Shawnee, OK 74801 P: 800.256.3341 or 405.275.4030 | F: 405.214.4225 9 degrees, degrees, one associate one associate or or bachelor degree, degree, at one any ataccredited any accredited college college or university or one univ and one forbachelor High School graduates. Program hasGED a(2) maximum amount funding expenses, expenses, and awards and awards two (2) two incentives: (2) incentives: for one for GED recipients recipients and and some graduation expenses, and awards two incentives: oneof for andbased a Program portion of funds can be for used for school-related athletic program portion of funds be used school-related athletic program expenses. A fun and exciting program for your child to learn and grow! Our qualified and levels levels are determined are determined based upon upon grade grade point point average average full-time and full-time or part-time or part-tim stat School School graduates. graduates. 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Deadline Deadline for application for application subm Higher Education: Education Incentive Award funds for levelsAcademic levels arest determined are• determined based upon upon grade grade point average full-time andProgram: full-time or part-time or part-tim stat st funding limit for and the calendar year oraverage perand program. for graduation expenses. March March 31 of 31each of year. each year. Head Start Programs (3 up to 5). GED recipients one for High School graduates. Program a docto • G• radua Gradua te Sch te olSc arsh h oilp arsh P rogra ip Pr m ogra : funds m : funds for one formaster’s one master’s degree degree or one orhas doctoral one d Monday-Friday, 8 am - 12 pm; 1 pm -5 pm www.astribe.com/tax-commission-and-tag Do you have any questions? Please feel free to contact the AST Tax Commission office at (405)2754030,tags option *No will 6.issue unless at least one (1) person on the title is an Absentee Shawnee Tribal member. 34 35 34 35 *No tags will issue unless at least one (1) person on the title is an Absentee Shawnee Tribal member. ICW Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program “ S e e t h e Pe r s o n N o t t h e D i s a b i l i t y ” ICW History: The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program has provided vocational services to American Indians since 1994, and transition services to students since 2009. Our goal is to develop and provide specialized services to American Indian students with a disability. We want to help these students that are making a transition from high school to work or who are seeking post-secondary education. Looking for Foster Parents Services Than Can Be Provided: Depending on an individual’s needs and goals, will determine which services are best for you. However, some services that we can provide include testing fees such as SATs & ACTs, assistive devices, evaluations, and various other services. Qualifications: “Share your Heart, Share your Home” AST ICW is looking for those who have a loving heart to become foster parents. If you are interested in becoming a foster Sign up, stay connected. DON’T FORGET ICW at parent please contact AST ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL TO VOTE for our Little Axe Health Center and Shawnee Clinic 405-395-4490 for more information. Install the app SATURDAY Must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe, a junior or senior in high school, and must reside in one of the seven counties served by the Iowa Tribe Vocational Rehabilitation Program. You must also provide documentation of your disability and this can include a doctor’s statement or the IEP or 504 plan from your school. Counties We Serve: Kay, Noble, Pawnee, Payne, Pottawatomie, Lincoln, and Logan Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program P.O. Box 728 Perkins, OK 74059 Contact: Christa McClellan Phone: 405-547-5721 Toll Free: 1-888-336-4692 E-mail: cmcclellan@iowanation.org WE ARE ON THE INTERNET: www.bahkhoje.com Need to schedule an appointment? Ask a question? View lab results? Now, Little Axe Health Center and Shawnee Clinic patients can connect with their health records and care providers via our real-time, secure patient portal. Go to www.asthealth.org/patient-portal to register. For more help, call your clinic, and we’ll walk you through it. HEALTH SYSTEM on iPhone or Android for real-time access to your health information JUNE 15TH!!! The voting polls will be located at the Little Axe Resource Center on Peebly Road and at the AST Health Multipurpose Building on the Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at both locations. S H AW N E E C L I N I C 4 0 5 . 8 7 8 . 5 8 5 0 o r 8 7 7. 8 7 8 . 4 7 0 2 ( TO L L - F R E E ) I L I T T L E A X E H E A LT H C E N T E R 4 0 5 . 4 4 7. 0 3 0 0 Tribal Court IMPORTANT NOTICE! The Criminal Court Dockets have moved from 2nd Wednesday afternoons at 1:30pm to 2nd Wednesday mornings 9:00am. Health 10 ma ti fe ASTHS June Monthly Update the program culminates with a ceremony with parents and friends celebrating their accomplishment. The goal of the program is to attract tribal youth into health career fields and professional careers by exposing them to these various professionals and helping them decide early on what may be of interest to them and vector them into a future within the health programs. We will be having preventative testing and other health awareness programs for Men’s Health Month in June. We continue to work with the Self-Governance and Health Programs Shawnee Service Unit (SSU) Coalitions to improve patient care and experiences for our area and our patients with best practices and innovative cooperation on community health programs. We appreciate the leadership and support of the AST Tribe and other tribes in working together to better all of our programs and services in our area! We are always thankful and very proud of our outstanding star performers, and thank them all for their contributions to our patients, their fellow employees, and the tribe! Employee Awards and awardees are listed below. The AST Health System always strives to make your health its top priority, and you all make a difference for our health system and the health and wellness of all of our patients! By Mark E. Rogers, MAL, FACHE, CMPE, CHC AST Health Systems Executive Director The health system achieved its re-accreditation for another 3 years recently after an in-depth assessment by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) of all programs and services meeting (or exceeding in most cases with our system) the National Standards of Patient Care, Safety and Quality! AAAHC, founded in 1979, is an American organization which accredits ambulatory health care organizations, including ambulatory surgery centers, office-based surgery centers, endoscopy centers, and college student health centers, as well as health plans, such as health maintenance organizations and preferred provider organizations. The AAAHC survey model is one of cooperation and education. It is unique in offering accreditation surveys that are conducted by professionals who are actively involved in ambulatory care and have first-hand understanding of the specific issues facing the facilities they survey within Indian Country today. Surveyors assess how an organization meets prevailing Standards and share their knowledge and experience with others to help ambulatory service providers maintain high standards. I want to personally thank the entire health system and the health team for their excellent efforts! Our summer intern program will be entering its third year in 2019! Native American AST Tribal Students will have the opportunity to experience the entire health system’s operations, work in a paid position throughout the summer months, and graduate the program with both work experience in the healthcare setting as well as a letter of recommendation from the health system for successful completion of the program. Graduation of June 2019 CELEBRATING NURSES Shawnee Clinic Health Employee Awards of the Month for May 2019 Employee of the Month Tyler Wellhausen, Pharmacy Director Team of the Month Shawnee and LittleAxe Pharmacy Teams Special Leadership Award Lauren Parish, Health HR Purchased Referred Care Shawnee Clinic Mark E. Rogers, MAL, FACHE, CMPE, CHC Executive Director June 2019 – Scheduled Closings Time(s) Closed: Dates Closed: Wed., June 5th (1st Wed of Month) Noon to 5 PM Locations: All AST Health facilities CLOSED -Shawnee Clinic OPEN at 5 PM until 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM). -PlusCare OPEN at 5 PM until 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM). Purchased Referred Care LAHC *In the event of a predicted severe weather forecast, please call ahead for possible health system closure or delay: Little Axe Health Center at (405) 447-0300, Shawnee Clinic at (405) 878-5850, or PlusCare at (405) 447-0477 **Health closures/delays are posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Facebook wall “Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health”, Twitter @ ASThealth & on ASTHS website at www.asthealth.org The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System celebrated National Nurses Week during May 6th-10th. The ASTHS wants to thank our excellent nursing staff for their immeasurable service they provide to our tribal members, patients and continuous support to our healthcare providers. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES Aerobic/Strength Circuit 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Zumba Fitness 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Aerobic/Strength Circuit 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Cardio Kickboxing 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Aerobic/Strength Circuit 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Walk Off The Pounds 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Chrissy Wiens LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY “HIIT” Thursday 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Buster Bread LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY Resistance Training 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Buster Bread Little Axe Resource Center High-Intensity Interval Training aka “HIIT” alternates between intense exercise and brief rest periods. These workouts are fastpaced, fun, and modified for a variety of fitness levels. Aerobic Circuit 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Buster Bread Little Axe Resource Center “Circuit Training”- A time-efficient training system aimed at developing strength through a number of pre-determined training stations. “Resistance Training”- Classic resistance training utilizing a variety of fitness apparatus, including resistance bands, dumbbells, kettlebells bodyweight exercises, and medicine balls. “Walk Off The Pounds” aims to assist those who are unfamiliar with exercise programs. The goal of this session is to help you learn to incorporate physical activity into your daily lifestyle. Health June 2019 ma ti fe ki-te ne ko te AST DIABETES AND WELLNESS 1970 156th Ave. NE Norman, Oklahoma // 405-364-7298 Classes currently offered at the Resource Center ----------------------------------Aerobic and Strength Circuits High-Intensity Interval Training Zumba Dance Fitness Cardio Kickboxing FITNESS CLASSES AT THE RESOURCE CENTER Free exercise classes offered Monday-Friday (5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. class available on Monday and Wednesday only) 6:15 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. A Diabetes prevention initiative provided by the Absentee Shawnee Diabetes and Wellness Program (405) 364-7298 or (405) 701-7977 or bbread@astribe.com/cwiens@astribe.com PURCHASED REFERRED CARE NEWS The AST Purchased Referred Care Team is here to assist you. Please follow the PRC guidelines. Keep a copy on hand and update your information. To update your patient information, please see patient registration. EMERGENCY AND URGENT CARE SERVICES SHAWNEE CLINIC PURCHASED REFERRED CARE HAS MOVED. We are now located in SHAWNEE CLINIC (BLDG. 17) Our phone numbers have NOT changed. PRC for a currently enrolled AST citizen who resides in the defined catchment area and needs emergent or urgent care. 1. Call the On-Call nurse at 405.447.0300, option 9 for triage. 2. Notify PRC on the next business day or within 72 hours after your ER visit. Notification does not assure authorization of payment. However, if you do not notify PRC [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%3Ab13ba6273c93856a. Public record. Not legal advice.