# GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Ab351246d88045160 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 16,2010 10:00 A.M. LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER E SHAWNEE OKLAHOMA OCTOBER 2010 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 1 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE George Blanchard Governor Isaac Gibson Lt.Governor Lt. GOVERNOR’S REPORT T ribal Members: I have just completed my report to General Council and don’t want to duplicate what I have submitted for October. I know that since that report was submitted, we have been soliciting bids for the renovations at the Horse Shoe Bend Community Center and expect to have that project up and moving sometime within the next 2 weeks. Staff members have also meet with a contractor on putting together a Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan will allow the Tribe to apply for federal funds in the areas of natural hazards. The plan is almost complete and a draft will be available for your review at the General Council meeting in October. I would like to thank Linda Day, the tribal Police Department, Lyndale Waller, Ken Jones and others who made up the team to get this Hazard Mitigation plan moving forward. We will be able to apply for storm warning alert systems. After the tornado that took out most of Little Axe, we all know the warning systems are vital to the survival of our communities. We will also make application to have warning systems placed in Johnson Community. Since the tornado is still fresh in our memory; that is the Michelle Lopez Secretary Kathy Deere Treasurer first thing that comes to mind, but the mitigation plan will allow us to apply for equipment and training for the fire prevention/protection program and many other areas, floods, drought, ice and snow storms, this will alleviate funds that were having to be provided by the tribe’s general fund, grants can be applied for through FEMA and other federal agencies to assist financially in repairing and assisting in other ways to rectify the disasters that are often results of mother nature, things man kind has no control over. We can’t stop it but maybe we will be financially able to rebuild structures, put in storm shelters, provide generators, etc. Provide for cool zones and community places for warmth in the harsh winter months. We attended the hearing on the Probate issue on September 15, 2010. We had our legal council present; also in attendance were myself and Governor Blanchard, Realty staff and the BIA Specialist. It was also good to see so many tribal members. As this is still under litigation, we can not discuss, openly, some of the issues. However, I will say that our attorney is confident that, with the help of the staff and members of the tribe, he feels that we are building a strong case. I would like to let the tribal members know that the staff has been very helpful in Jeffrey Gibson Representative providing information to the attorney that is going to assist in helping us prevail in this case. We are busy in very many areas; everyone has taken time out of their busy schedules to assist in providing information to our attorney that is very important to the outcome. It looks favorable at this point. I will try and keep you updated as we move forward. The tribe is moving forward with so many different things; please ask questions at General Council. I will try my best to answer any questions you may have. Some issues are very good for the tribe and other areas are difficult. We are working diligently to make things better all the way around. Please come by and visit with us or call. Your input lets us know what you would like to be done and that is what we are here for, to do the best we can to make your lives better. ABSENTEE TRIBE OF O 2 HAPPY HALLOWEEN Respectfully, Isaac Gibson, Jr. Lieutenant Governor OCTOBER 2010 TREASURER’S REPORT M r. Jack Kohler, actor/producer portrayed the most legendary person in American History, Tecumseh, at the Chillicothe Amphitheater from 1996 through 2000. He is a Hoopa Valley Tribal member from the Trinity River in California. His wife, Megan Chesnut, and daughter, Carly Kohler, came to the Absentee Shawnee Tribal office and met with two of the Executive Committee Member’s Governor Blanchard and Treasurer Deere. We gave them a tour of the complex, introduced them to the employees and presented them with several items to show our appreciation of his many years of portraying, “Tecumseh” in the outdoor Amphitheater, Chillicothe, Ohio. He is now producing films from Northern California. Currently, he has a film playing nationally on PBS called “River of Renewal”. His latest Feature Film “Behind the Door of a Secret Girl” was shown at the Southern Winds Film Festival in Shawnee, OK on Sept 11th at the Hornbeck Theater. He won an award for his film “Behind the Door of a Secret Girl” out of 55 films being screened at the Southern Winds Film Festival. We appreciate him and his family taking the time to come to Oklahoma to meet with us. Happy October! Fall is here! Don’t you just love this time of the season? Hope you are enjoying the cooler weather! Tribal Finances are looking good! Revenues coming in are good and Expenditures are keeping within the limits. Overall picture for half a year are great! Thanks to all our Program Directors, Department Heads, Executive Committee, and employees. You all are awesome!! Plans to start negotiating 2011 budget for the Tribe is in the works. Tribal members you are all always welcome to call, email, or visit me. See below Articles from All Nations Bank Update and Finance Department. Blessing to all, Treasurer Deere ALL NATIONS BANK Good Day to our Absentee Shawnee Tribe Friends, AllNations Bank continues to move forward with plans to open a branch bank in Shawnee in either late 2010 or the first quarter of 2011. Gene Davis, our CEO, is working with various governmental agenices in an effort to gain approval for our branch. In house, we are continuing the work to up date our technogly. When we arrive in Shawnee, we want to have the latest state-of-the-art products available for our Tribal members and the general public. This is an ongoing process that will really pick up steam in November. On the banking in general, the DoddFrank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act has dominated the banking scene. The new law is an historic re-affirmation of the importance of the dual banking system and state financial regulation. There have been those who sought to use this process to consolidate federal regulatory authority into a single federal banking regulator. From my view point, this would have been directly contrary to meaningful regulatory reform; it would have created a behemoth even more susceptible to regulatory capture by the largest of the large financial institutions and even more out of touch with community banks and the communities that we serve. The good news is the act preserved our right to use the Federal Reserve System as our regulatory agency. The Fed understands "community banks". The act also made permanent the $250,000 FDIC deposit insurance ceiling. While the legislation addresses a tremendous range of financial and regulatory issues, Congress left many of the details to be spelled out by the federal agencies. By the last count, various federal agencies will soon be developing at least 392 new regulations and studies mandated by the new law. Stand by for change! Over-all AllNations is enjoying a good profitable year. The bank continues to grow. Canadian and surrounding counties are enjoying a "drilling boom" as Devon and several oil and gas companies are slant drilling in the "Cana" play. We are looking forward to our move east to Shawnee, we only wish that we could speed up the calender and we were "home" with the tribe. Have a Great Day, Bob, Gene and staff. FINANCE DEPARTMENT SEPTEMBER 2010 The Finance office continues our efforts in keeping the day to day activities flowing efficiently and effectively through communication between the Finance office and Programs. In working together, we have found the most time effective and cost effective processes for transacting business. A continued thanks to the recently elected Executive Committee and all the programs for their support and understanding in the Finance Department’s continued efforts to stay caught up; as it is a constant flow of business transactions. Our 2009 Audit is complete which includes the MD&A (Management Discussion and Analysis) and has been submitted to the Federal reporting offices. The MD&A report is an informative report within the 2009 Audit; which is a brief review and explanation of the Audit. The second quarter financials are complete; June 30, 2010 quarterly reports have been submitted to the Department of Interior. The Indirect Cost Proposal for 2011 has been submitted to the Department of Interior’s National Business Center and we were notified E SHAWNEE OKLAHOMA OCTOBER 2010 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 3 100% $1,690,817.53 $220,624.11 $266,879.48 $228,793.34 $132,485.50 $262,686.85 $310,767.14 $190,170.75 0.12% $2,025.00 $170.00 $85.00 $110.00 $230.00 $135.00 $217.50 $282.50 $189,888.25 $310,549.64 $262,551.85 $132,255.50 $228,683.34 $266,794.48 $220,454.11 $1,688,792.53 4.39% 76.98% 4.62% 1.29% 5.60% 7.00% $74,283.25 $1,301,636.00 $78,063.78 $21,804.44 $94,631.85 $118,373.21 $12,837.18 $155,000.00 $16,027.69 $5,862.12 $12,039.28 $18,687.84 $11,887.10 $209,739.00 $8,771.27 $1,263.21 $14,495.68 $20,638.22 $19,706.89 $168,710.00 $9,014.19 $3,256.59 $12,245.73 $15,749.94 $105.09 $100,000.00 $4,585.09 $686.39 $8,255.01 $18,623.92 $8,710.79 $205,410.00 $13,023.30 $3,993.27 $12,220.72 $19,193.77 $7,875.54 $266,645.00 $7,956.42 $3,983.15 $13,902.50 $10,187.03 $6,733.05 $144,551.00 $8,094.39 $1,422.00 $13,795.32 $15,292.49 % OF COLLECTIONS YEAR-TO-DATE TOTAL AUGUST JULY JUNE MAY APRIL MARCH Health Clinic (formerly the Little Axe Clinic) to have its own financial reports. The Finance department is working diligently to make that necessary change. We continue to work through the processes of this new set of books from financial reporting, accounts payable, and payroll to name a few. It is important to run every department at the Tribe as efficiently as possible. Upon becoming the Controller for the Tribe my first duty was to get the accounting completely caught up and audits and Indirect Cost Proposals in timely with continued efforts accordingly. After the back log of accounting was caught up, we were better able to assess the department as a whole and the Assistant Controller and I decided to take the duties of Controller, Assistant Controller and Grants Accountant choosing not to replace the Grants Accountant to see if she and I could handle the load of work. With the help of the entire staff we were able to save money by not replacing this position. In addition, we chose not to replace a staff member who resigned by re-assigning her duties, again with the help of the entire staff; which in turn saves the Tribe money. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Finance Department has a very hard working group of people and it is an honor to work with them and at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. As expected, working with the new Treasurer, Kathy Deere has proved to be very positive with her strong values and governmental knowledge. While she has had many meetings though out her orientation to the Tribe she has been a very positive support to the finance department: Thank you Treasurer Deere! This department, as always, would like to extend a special thanks and note of appreciation to the Executive Committee for providing the tools, resources and support to enable the finance staff to reach its accomplished goals and to continue with this effort. A special thanks and note of appreciation to Program Managers and Employees of the Tribe for their assistance and dedication in our group effort toward accomplishing our goal. Now that we are caught up, we are dedicated to continue our efforts in this direction. If you have any questions or needs, please call 405-275-4030 ext 162 and I will be glad to assist you in any way I can. FY-2010 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (thru 8/31/2010) of the receipt on August 3, 2010. There is a 3 to 4 month process for negotiation and approval, but we look to begin 2011 with an approved rate. We have information that the Tribe’s proposal has been assigned at the National Business Center which means it is in the queue to be reviewed; this process will take 2-3 months. It is imperative the accounting / bookkeeping continue to stay ahead of all of the accounting so that audits go smoothly so that Indirect Cost rates will stay up to date as well. Audits affect the ability to submit indirect cost proposals which affects grants. There are many processes in place in your Tribe’s accounting department that ensure we keep accurate records or transactions. The Tribe’ accounting processes must be in compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board). In complying with GAAP and GASB, there are many internal control functions that mandate a need for qualified accountants which dictates the need for more than one accountant to be involved with a transaction; i.e. the same person writing up the Tribe’s deposits should never be the same person who reconciles cash. The main objective of finance is to prove and ensure proper back-up documentation accompanies every single payment no matter if the transaction is $1.00 or $1,000.00 and of course we must ensure that any transaction of the Tribe is an allowable expense and this is proved by the back-up documentation. There are many functions of the Tribe’s finance department and this is just one that I wanted to share with you. The rules and regulations of accounting are forever changing; there are rules and regulations in place today that may not have been in place 5 to 10 years ago which makes the accounting department today somewhat more complicated that it may have been in past years. In addition, the Tribe is a Self Governance tribe which also adds more work to the finance department whereas before the BIA and I H S handled a large portion of the Tribe’s business. Not to mention the increases in BIA and I H S funding over the years, 51 Grants, and the new Clinic business. The Bond Financing closed May 27, 2010 so the funding for the new health clinic is complete. With this completion there is a need for the accounting for the Li Si Wi Nwi, 4 HAPPY HALLOWEEN NOTE: $78,410.36 $795.00 Miscellaneous TOTAL COLLECTIONS $77,615.36 TOTAL TAXES $6,427.61 $51,581.00 $10,591.43 $1,337.71 $7,677.61 $0.00 JANUARY TAX CATEGORY Sales (6%) Gaming % of free cash Employee (1%) Severance (8%) Motor Vehicle Tobacco Refund Thank you, Belinda Collins, Controller FEBRUARY ABSENTEE TRIBE OF O OCTOBER 2010 REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT H ello everyone I hope when you receive this Newsletter and it finds all of you doing well. The Executive Committee is starting in there fourth month working together and I’m happy to report that this group of Tribal Members are working well and are on The same page as far as Progression for our Tribe, It’s really important that we keep and open mind and good Communication with one another and it feels good to say that’s what has been happening. The Programs that I see over at this time are progressing in a wonderful way and if you need help in any of our Tribal Programs please feel free to call at anytime or come by the Office and if I’m not available one of Directors will gladly help you if Possible. Progression within our Tribe has started to Move in good fashion the New Clinic in Little Axe is moving forward, The Horseshoe Bend Project will be in progress by the time you get this article and the much needed New Roofs that are in progress on some of the Buildings here on the Complex should be completed! These are just some of the projects that are in the works and there will be more projects starting in the near future. Fall is slowly approaching and the grade, middle and High school sports are in full swing so if you have time stop in and support one or many tribal children and youth in there respected sport I’m sure you would be very Happy you attended there game because there is a lot of good Absentee Shawnee talent out there. Also I would like to introduce you to three new Directors that have come aboard this past month: Randy Edge – Director Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) Lanna Rattan – Director – Building Blocks Child Care Development Center Thomasine “Doss” Owings –Director – Title VI Program I would like to thank everyone that applied for these well respected positions the choices for each of these positions where very hard to choose from. Again I believe we as the Executive Committee chose the right person for that position and again thank you to everyone that applied. And I would like to say Thank you to all Employees of the Tribe for your professionalism and outstanding performance in your position keep up the good work. And always remember “my door is always open and my phone is always on” Ne-ya-wa Representative Gibson T he position as Director of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma T.E.R.O. program offers me a definitive opportunity to aid and assist the tribal members I serve and area Indian people to obtain good paying jobs they can proud of! Prior to be selected for the position ‘Director of Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma’s Tribal Employment Rights Office (T.E.R.O.), I was employed by Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s ’ Management Information Systems Department’. This opportunity began May, 2009. My formal educational background consists of: 1. Bachelor in Business Administration and 2.an Associates in Computer Information Systems. I have attended Tulsa Community College, University of Oklahoma and Haskell Indian Nations University. Collectively, these educational institutions have given me the tools to hold positions with private and corporate companies through my career. Extensive training through the large corporations of Amoco, U-haul, Oklahoma Natural Gas, etc. are example of businesses who have provided a great deal of hands on experience relating to group projects and the focus of the business I am proud to be part of the Absentee Shawnee Workforce. Business and education is an important focus and quality I am bringing into the tribe. On another note, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe handed me an important task concerning a Broadband Technology Opportunity. I attend a meeting in South Carolina with United States Department of Agricultural government officials in the effort of obtaining the BTOP (Broadband Technology Opportunities Program) grant that will benefit the tribe business communications along with tribal member internet service. With the support of the tribe, community and elected officials, we are still in a great position of creating more jobs for Indian people (tribal and otherwise) and giving the chance to grow as a larger nation. I am proud to be selected to serve as your first TERO director. Be assured I will put forth my best efforts in seeing this program succeed and keep employee our tribal people growing in the work force! E SHAWNEE OKLAHOMA OCTOBER 2010 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 5 RESOLUTIONS H ello, my name is Lana Rattan. I am the new Director of Building Blocks Day Care Center. I am very happy to be here. I have been married to Ryan for 14 years. I have three girls Ashley 13, Kelsey 10, Kendra 2. I graduated from New Lima High School in 1994. I graduated from Seminole State College with an Associate Degree in Science, Associate Degree in Child Development, and Certificate of Mastery in Child Development. I have a CDA in Pre-School and also a Bronze Director’s Credential. I am a Descendant of the Western Cherokee of Arkansas and Missouri Tribe (state recognized). I have many goals set for our Center that will benefit our children, families of the community and also the Tribe. Thanks, Lana Rattan The following are Resolutions passed thru July 21, 2010 EXECUTIVE RESOLUTIONS: E-AS-10-52 07/06/10 Authorizes and approves Nationwide Insurance as Trustee for the Tribe’s 401(K) plan, substitutes and replaces Merrill Lynch, and removes Frontier Trust Company and Merrill Lynch as Trustee, and directs Nationwide Insurance, Merrill Lynch, and Frontier Trust Company to take all other actions and execute any documents necessary to effectuate such change. E-AS-10-53 07/21/10 Authorizes, approves, and designates a portion of the Tribal property described as follows: Surface Rights Only of W/2 NE/4 & SE/4 NE/4 & E/2 NW/4 of Sec. 36-9N-1E, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, as the location for the construction of a Transfer Station for the Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma as developed by the Absentee Shawnee Office of Environmental Protecy name is Thomasine Owings, I also go by tion. M the name of “Dos”. I have two beautiful daughters, Abbe 9 and Dakota 18. I am a member of the Seminole Nation Tribe & Rewalke Band. I graduated from Seminole State College in 1989 with an Associate Degree in Secretarial Science. I have been working at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Title VI Department since 10-2006 as a Driver/ Office Assistant, and recently I have accepted to become the Title VI Director. The Title VI Dept. welcomes any concerns, questions, recipes you may have and you can contact us at 405-275-4030 ext. 169 or in Building #9. E-AS-10-54 07/21/10 Authorizes, approves, and designates a portion of the Tribal property described as follows: Surface Rights Only of W/2 NE/4 & SE/4 NE/4 & E/2 NW/4 of Sec. 36-9N-1E, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, as the location for a Firearms Training Facility and Firing Range to be used by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Police Department. E-AS-10-55 07/21/10 Authorizes and approves the Governor to approve or deny requests to use the Tribal Seal and authorizes and approves the Governor to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate approvals or denials, effective immediately. ABSENTEE TRIBE OF O E-AS-10-56 07/21/10 Approves and accepts William Allen Haumpy, Jr., Trinity Morgan Blanchard and Melissa Louise Leach as enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma as of the date of this resolution. E-AS-10-57 07/21/10 Grants membership relinquishment of the Absentee 6 HAPPY HALLOWEEN OCTOBER 2010 Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma to Mekathiwa Sky Blanchard, provided she is accepted into the Sac & Fox Nation. ing Authority Board of Commissioners for a term of (2) two years expiring August 31, 2012, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. E-AS-10-58 07/21/10 Authorizes, adopts and approves the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Justice Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation. E-AS-10-63 08-18-10 Re-appoints, Shirley Haley for a two (2) year term expiring August 31, 2012, and Jennifer Sloan for a one (1) year term expiring August 31, 2011, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. E-AS-10-59 07/21/10 Approves and authorizes the Tribe to make application (attached as Exhibit “A”) with Tribal Personnel Security Program and designating Paula Green, Human Resources Director as the Point of Contact with authority to sign the application, effective immediately. (attachment) LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTIONS: L-AS-10-17 07/06/10 Authorizes corporate credit cards for Isaac Gibson Jr., Lieutenant Governor; Kathy Deere, Treasurer; and Jeff Gibson, Representative of The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. ******************************************** *********************************** L-AS-10-18 07/21/10 Authorizes the Advertising Receipt from the Shawnee News Star (Account # 05102928, Advertisement # 00098411) in the amount of $126.69 to be paid from the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s General Fund. The following are Resolutions passed thru August 18, 2010 EXECUTIVE RESOLUTIONS: E-AS-10-64 08-18-10 Approves the appointment of Jackie Denny for a (1) year term expiring August 31, 2011, to the Absentee Shawnee Foster Care Licensing Committee, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. E-AS-10-65 08-18-10 Re-appoints Billy Squire as a member of the Absentee Shawnee Tax Board of Commissioners for a two (2) year term expiring August 31, 2012, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. E-AS-10-66 08-18-10 Employs Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson, & Perry, LLP, as the legal services provider in connection with probate disputes and other directed matters in relation to those disputes for the Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; authorizes and approves the contract (attached); and designates Governor George Blanchard as the Tribal official with the signature authority to execute the contract on behalf of the Tribe, effective immediately. E-AS-10-67 08-18-10 Directs the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Southern Plains Regional Office, Branch of Transportation to compile the required documentation and submit the document to the BIA, Central Office for additions to the Tribe’s current IRR Inventory. E SHAWNEE OKLAHOMA E-AS-10-60 08-18-10 Adopting the organizational chart, attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A” effective immediately, which supersedes all previous organizational charts. E-AS-10-61 08-18-10 Appoints Mike Affentranger as Commissioner to the Absentee-Shawnee Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a three (3) year term effective immediately and expiring August 31, 2013. E-AS-10-68 08-18-10 Authorizes the Gaming Commission of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma to purchase a vehicle in accordance with the procurement policies of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The amount of the purchase is not to exceed Thirty Eight Thousand Dollars and No/ Cents ($38,000.00). E-AS-10-62 08-18-10 Appoints Redena Miller to the Absentee-Shawnee Hous- E-AS-10-69 08-18-10 Grants membership relinquishment of the Absentee OCTOBER 2010 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 7 Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma to Hailey Nicole Mack, provided she is accepted into the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. E-AS-10-70 08-18-10 Grants membership relinquishment of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma to Trenten Hunter Mack, provided he is accepted into the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. L-AS-10-20 08-18-10 Authorizes and approves a corporate G.S.A. Smart Card with a credit limit of Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($50,000.00) for the Procurement Department of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, and authorize Rick Sharp, Procurement Officer, to use same for the purpose of preparing conference and travel arrangements for the Tribe, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. E-AS-10-71 08-18-10 Approves Thunderbird Entertainment Center, Inc. to construct a new gaming facility on the tribal complex, effective immediately. L-AS-10-21 08-18-10 Authorizes, approves and appropriates the attached modified budget document, “Exhibit A” for the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for the remainder of the calendar year of 2010, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. E-AS-10-72 08-18-10 Approves and accepts Danielle Rose Voyles, Jarrett Lloyd Shawnee and Chance Michael Williams as enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma as of the date of this resolution. L-AS-10-22 08-18-10 Authorizes, approves and appropriates the attached modified budget document, “Exhibit A” for the Treasurer’s Office for the remainder of the calendar year of 2010, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. E-AS-10-73 08-18-10 Approves the change of bank account signers on all bank accounts at BancFirst for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma to include the Executive Committee members as follows: Lieutenant Governor Isaac Gibson, Jr., Secretary Michelle Lopez, Treasurer Kathy Deere, and Representative Jeff Gibson, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. L-AS-10-23 08-18-10 Authorizes the Attorney General’s budget to be increased by Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00). EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. E-AS-10-74 08-18-10 Enacts the attached addition to Chapter VII, Personnel Management, Section X. Use of Tribal Vehicles and Equipment of the Administrative Systems Manual EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. L-AS-10-24 08-18-10 Appropriates Twenty Thousand Dollars and No/cents ($20,000.00) to the Tribal Energy Assistance (TEA) Program, to be funded from the General Fund. CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMITTEE MEETING ABSENTEE TRIBE OF O E-AS-10-75 08-18-10 Approves, amends and enacts the attached policy to Chapter VII, Personnel Management, Section V. Insurance and Injury Compensation of the Administrative Systems Manual; EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTIONS: L-AS-10-19 08-18-10 Amends the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Solid Waste Code as provided for in attachment “Exhibit A”, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. 8 OCTOBER 23, 2010 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BRIANA PONKILLA (405) 275-4030 or bponkilla@astribe.com HAPPY HALLOWEEN OCTOBER 2010 BLOOD QUANTUM Query Result Summary for-AST Blood Quantum Status Query Result Summary for-Enrolled AST Members with 1/4 Blood Quantum By Ages Age Enrolled 3051 Tribe Bld. 1 15 2 13 1/32 6 3 22 1/16 8 4 25 3/32 8 5 21 1/8 26 5/32 2 6 13 3/16 8 7 23 13/64 2 8 17 7/32 4 9 31 1/4 1340 10 21 17/64 8 11 20 9/32 17 19/64 3 12 22 39/128 2 13 20 5/16 77 14 20 21/64 12 15 15 11/32 33 16 21 23/64 13 17 31 93/256 1 3/8 211 18 36 13/32 20 19 38 27/64 1 20 21 7/16 69 21 34 15/32 13 22 33 61/128 4 23 34 1/2 755 35/64 1 24 34 9/16 8 25 37 5/8 31 26 38 21/32 4 27 33 11/16 9 28 39 45/64 1 23/32 9 29 42 93/128 1 30 38 3/4 98 31 35 13/16 4 32 29 3 33 31 34 23 35 19 E SHAWNEE OKLAHOMA 55/64 7/8 20 36 16 15/16 3 37 30 4/4 216 38 25 OCTOBER 2010 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 9 39 22 40 26 41 15 42 23 43 21 44 18 45 17 46 19 47 18 48 16 49 15 50 8 51 12 52 14 53 8 54 8 55 2 56 5 57 2 58 7 60 9 61 4 62 3 63 4 64 4 65 6 66 1 67 4 68 4 69 1 70 3 71 1 72 2 73 1 77 1 84 1 FLU VACCINES Bld. We received our first shipment of flu vaccines at the LSWN clinic yesterday and have started to distribute them. We have received a total of 60 doses and both clinics should receive more within the next few weeks. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine. While flu is unpredictable, it’s likely that 2009 H1N1 viruses and regular seasonal viruses will cause illness in the U.S. this flu season. The 2010-2011 flu vaccine will protect against three different flu viruses: an H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus and the H1N1 virus that caused so much illness last season. Since our supply is currently limited, we are focusing on providing shots to the high risk groups listed below. (Notice that, according to the CDC, simply having Native American status puts one in the high risk category. This is a new recommendation due to the higher risk of death among Tribal members caused by the 2009 H1N1 strain.) • all children aged 6 months--4 years (59 months); • all persons aged ≥50 years; • adults and children who have chronic lung (including asthma) or cardiovascular (except isolated hypertension), kidney, liver, neurological, blood, or metabolic disorders (including diabetes mellitus); • persons who have immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications or by HIV); • women who are or will be pregnant during the influenza season; • children and adolescents (aged 6 months--18 years) who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy and who might be at risk for experiencing Reye syndrome after influenza virus infection; • residents of nursing homes and other long-term--care facilities; • American Indians/Alaska Natives; • persons who are morbidly obese (BMI ≥40); • health-care personnel; • household contacts and caregivers of children aged <5 years and adults aged ≥50 years, with particular emphasis on vaccinating contacts of children aged <6 months; and • household contacts and caregivers of persons with medical conditions that put them at higher risk for severe complications from influenza. As more supply becomes available we will start offering shots to everyone except for those few who should not get the shot. Dr. Boren ABSENTEE TRIBE OF O 1/4 1340 Status Enrolled 1340 Tribe Bld. 1/4 1340 Tribe Name Absentee-Shawnee 10 1340 HAPPY HALLOWEEN OCTOBER 2010 Absentee Shawnee Tribe Elders Discussion on Wall Décor for New Clinic It was a pleasure for Health program staff to meet with elders on Thursday, September 9, 2010 during the Title VI luncheon at the Resource Center, Little Axe. Chris Walker, Tom Anderson, Modina Waters, Keri Harjo, Steve Johnson, and Marilyn Parker from the health program staff were in attendance. The opening prayer was given by Pauline Shoemaker, AST tribal member. Chris Walker provided the concept of the new clinic by showing an architect’s drawing of the new clinic, which gave a glimpse of the new clinic outside, lobby, registration, main waiting room, dental area, and hallways. He also responded to the elders about the various services that will be offered at the new clinic. Discussion continued on the types of décor that possibly may be offered by members of the tribe to show case and exhibit. Some items mentioned included the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s official emblem, pictures, some of which may be older photos, and replicas that might be “commissioned” of items that are not considered by the elders as ceremonial. The wall décor project can include, copies of certain AST family pictures . Copying, matting, framing, and proper display of pictures will be provided by the health program, as well as special art for areas serving children and pediatrics. Also, mentioned were the AST syllabus, an eagle sculpture, and copies of paintings already available on campus that are of historical leadership, and more current leadership. Please contact Modina Waters at (405) 447-0300, Tom Anderson, or Chris Walker at (405) 878-4702 to schedule additional meetings on wall décor for the new clinic. Dr. Shed has done eye research and helped develop, name, and define Orthokeratology AWD, corneal rehab procedures. Dr. Shed found a corneal problem that caused slight subnormal vision even with best correction and developed a procedure to eliminate the problem. Its called the Shed syndrome. Dr. Shed has written many articles in the Contact Lens and Eye Journals and has contributed to four books and wrote The Basic Ortho-K Manual. Dr. Shed has lectured in Japan, Switzerland, Austria, South America, Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. on contact lenses, Ortho-K, corneal rehab, kerataconus, corneal mapping, and complicated contact lens cases. Dr. Shed taught basic ortho-k for members of the National Eye Research Foundation. OrthoK is a non surgical corneal reshaping using contact lens molds. Dr. Shed is certified on the Excimer, YAG, and Argon laser. Dr. Shed is the recipient of the Leo award in recognition of his research and developments in the eye care field. It was given to him by the National Eye Research Foundation. Refined Retinal Eye Exam By Forrest W. Shed, OD For you to see well there is an important part of the eye that must be normal and healthy. It is called the retina. The retina is the inner lining of the eye, which is responsible for receiving light and passing it on to the brain for interpretation as vision. With improved technology, eye doctors can clearly see the retina using a retinal camera. We can put the image on a monitor, magnify the picture and see in great detail. We can also print it out. However, dilation and other tests are still necessary to properly diagnose and manage retinal disease. Several examination techniques enable your eye care practitioner to diagnose retinal disease. Some other tests for retinal examinations include the following: 1. Direct Ophthalmoscope – Direct Ophthalmoscope is a hand held instrument used for retinal examination. It allows the doctor to view the important parts of the retina, such as the optic disc, the individual retinal vessels and the central vision part of the retina. We can also use the direct ophthalmoscope to examine the lens of the eye and look for cataracts. Dilation can help maximize the usefulness of this technique. It is easier to look through a big window than a small window. E SHAWNEE OKLAHOMA Dr. Shed is an Optometric Physician coming from private practice to join the Absentee Shawnee Tribal clinic. Dr. Shed's scope of practice will be comprehensive eye exams, diagnosing and treating eye disease, including; glaucoma, eye infections, inflammation's, ocular allergies, dry eye syndrome, and foreign body removal. Vision services include prescribing glasses and contact lenses after proper testing. OCTOBER 2010 2. Slit Lamp Biomicroscope- The Slit Lamp is a microscope that allows us to diagnose and monitor retinal disease in great detail. Several add on lenses allow for different magnification. 3. Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope - This is useful for evaluating the posterior segment and retinal periphery. We can view a larger area with this instrument. HAPPY HALLOWEEN 11 Thanks to technology, eye care practitioners can now do a better job examining the inside of the eye and the retina. Even though the retina is just one part of the eye, it’s a very important part of the eye. If you have degenerative disease like diabetes, high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis and other, it might show up on your retina as an eye manifestation of internal disease. Changes in Vision Care and the Effects of Eye Health By Forrest W. Shed, OD Our society has changed so much over the last few decades. Most children opt to play with video games or computers instead of playing and exercising outside in the fresh air. The dangerous combination of increased fast foods, increased portion size, including soft drinks along with a more sedimentary life for adults as well as children has done significant damage to our society’s health. Knowledge is power, so remember this: poor overall health puts us at higher risk for retinal damage and internal eye disease, but good nutrition combined with an active life style is your best bet for prevention of poor eye health. Regular checkups by your family doctor and your eye care practitioner will help you know where you are concerning your health. Dear Tribal Citizen: Your attention is appreciated regarding a recent change where the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Authority, Inc Board of Directors recently approved the implementation and operation of Optometry services at our Shawnee Clinic. We are proud to announce that Dr. Forrest Shed, O.D. is part of our staff. Dr Shed began seeing patients at our Shawnee Clinic April 19, 2010. All non-insured patients residing within Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Cleveland and Pottawatomie Counties must visit the Optometry Clinic for vision services. A Coordination of Benefits will not be granted to non-insured patients within the catchment area seeking vision benefits. Those eligible patients covered by private insurance and live within the catchment area are still able to access services within the private sector as previously allowed. Coordination of Benefits will be only covering the insurance co-pay balance up to the amount of the eligible tribal citizen’s benefit limit ($350 annually). Those eligible patients residing outside of the catchment area are still able to receive vision benefits up to $350.00 annually if Contract Health Guidelines are followed accordingly. Another update is the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Authority, Inc is in the process of constructing a new clinic across the highway from our existing clinic in Little Axe. Once the new clinic is completed, Optometry services will relocate to this facility; and we anticipate that occurring by December 2011. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at 878-4702, to make an appointment with the Shawnee Clinic Optometry department please call 878-5850. To better serve Tribal members afflicted with Diabetes, The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Diabetes & Wellness Program has implemented a Diabetes Education Program the Shawnee and Little Axe Clinics, alternating weekly. The program called ‘Diabetes Day’ is aimed at ensuring at you receiving the best care and education you need to manage your Diabetes! We hope to assist you with personal management of diabetes through a full staff: Registered Nurses, An LPN, three certified exercise specialists and two Registered Dietitians to personalize your fitness, nutrition, and diabetes education program. Please call one of the clinics to schedule your appointment and see what a difference ‘Diabetes Day’ can make in your life! Tribal Health Programs also has a Registered Dietitian available on staff to provide nutrition and diabetes education to our clients. Take advantage of other programs the Diabetes and education programs offer: • Podiatry clinic, • A Healthy Heart program, • Area Cooking demonstrations using wholesome ‘Farmer’s Market’ food’s • On October 9th a cooking demonstration is planned during the Fall festival at the Farmers Market in Shawnee (Hardesty Road & 177 Highway). ABSENTEE TRIBE OF O 12 If interested in any of our services or have any questions, please call the Diabetes and Wellness program @ 878-4702 or 360-0698. HAPPY HALLOWEEN OCTOBER 2010 Great American Smoke Out 2010 November 18, 2010 is set as this year’s day to challenge people to STOP using commercial tobacco for 24 hours! This is a great day to quit since all Absentee Shawnee Health Facilities, including sidewalks and parking areas, will become Tobacco-Free on November 15, 2010. The American Cancer Society uses this day annually to raise awareness and provide many useful ways to help you quit for good. Here are some benefits when smokers quit the habit: • 20 minutes after quitting: Your heart rate and blood pressure drops. • 12 hours after quitting: The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal. • 2 weeks to 3 months after quitting: Your circulation improves and your lung function increases. • 1 to 9 months after quitting: Coughing and shortness of breath decrease; cilia (tiny hair-like structures that move mucus out of the lungs) regain normal function in the lungs, increasing the ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs, and reduce the risk of infection. • 1 year after quitting: The excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker’s. • 5 years after quitting: Your stroke risk is reduced to that of a non-smoker 5 to 15 years after quitting. • 10 years after quitting: The lung cancer death rate is about half that of a person who continues smoking. The risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, cervix, and pancreas decrease, too. • 15 years after quitting: The risk of coronary heart disease is the same as a non-smoker’s. Everyone knows it’s hard to quit smoking but research shows that smokers will be most successful in kicking this habit when they have some means of support from friends and family members. So remember, counseling, medication and other services are available to help you take part in the Great American Smoke Out 2010!! WAY TO GO!! Regina Overby won First Place in the Seminole Nation 5K run Saturday. Her time was 27.25 minutes. CONGRATULATIONS, REGINA! ELDERS CORNER.......By Cynthia Longhorn The AST Elders Council met for their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the Resource Center in Little Axe. All officers were present. A quorum was established an presiding officer, President Gene Parker called the meeting to order at 10:25 a.m. The invocation was given by Don Schulenberg, husband of tribal member Estenling Schulenberg. There was a lone birthday celebrant, Emily Longman present for birthday wishes. Announcements included the following: expression of appreciation from Serena Daugherty on behalf of herself and her sister, Emily Longman from the Elders Council members and especially Kathy Deere for her efforts during the services in the recent loss of their brother "Herkie" Spybuck; Vice-President Mary Birdtail announced that volunteers are needed to prepare and serve food at Tinker for the Native American month activities scheduled for the month of November (a date for this event will soon be revealed) the Elders Council will be paid $500 to cater this event; Gene Parker stated that she will be undergoing knee surgery Tuesday, September 21 and will be hospitalized for several days following that for recuperation; President Parker went on to remind Council members of the bake sale set for Saturday, October 9 at Fire Lake grocery store; Dora Citty reportedly said the tribal dress she is sewing to donate for raffle will be available at next months meeting; Secretary Longhorn told of our AST Elder/Veteran Esteline (Sloan) Schulenberg recently receiving an award at the annual AARP sponsored event recognizing Oklahoma's top 50 Native American elders. She received a round of applause for this honor; Native American Heritage Celebration event "Legends" to be held at the State Capitol Building, 2400 N. Lincoln, Monday, November 15, 2010 from 11 am thur 2:00 p, featuring music, dancing, speakers, exhibits and food. Call Wilson Seawright at 580-795-8100 for info. Minutes for June 26, July 17 and August 21, 2010 were available for review and approved with additional information added to 8-21-2010. The Treasurers' financial report for August 2010 was available for review. The AST (General Fund) account balance with recent adjustments was reported as being $9,279.09 and the Elders (fund raiser) account as being $4,497.99. Treasurer Deere presented a chart as an explanation of Indirect cost calculations and allowable charges to tribal programs that included our Elders program. Following that, the report was approved.. Old Business: Vice-President Birdtail made reference to the E SHAWNEE OKLAHOMA OCTOBER 2010 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 13 6-26-2010 meeting wherein a motion had been made and carried that state the Elders (due to low funds) would not be taking a trip this year which brought about discussion and led to comments from Treasurer Deere that funds might be available to cover a short trip. After considering inform presented by Mary Birdtail, it was agreed that if sufficient funds were available after more fund raising efforts and a request to the Executive Committee for more monies was favorable then a trip to Branson, Missouri October 22-24, 2010 is possible. A motion to that effect was approved. i Treasurer Deere presented a l st upon request from Council members concerning shawls to have embroidering and fringing. Treasurer Deere and Secretary Longhorn are to continue with efforts to locate someone to provide this service. Open Discussion: discussion on the subject raised by VicePresident Birdtail concerning number of rooms needed during last summer's trip to Montana which led to the question of rooms needed for the proposed October trip and questioned Secretary Longhorn offered to bring the attendance list up to date stating that most Council themselves knew of their eligibility. The meeting was interrupted at this point when Mary Birdtail informed those present that she had just received word of Woody Wilson experiencing a medical crisis-Poncho Walker was called upon to offer a prayer for Mr. Wilson's recovery. An alternate meeting date was discussed and decided that with upcoming activities and our regular meeting date of October 16 now conflicting with the date set for AST semi-annual General Council meeting, it was agreed that Tuesday, October 12, 2010 would be the date of our next meeting. It will be held at the Title VI Building at 6 o'clock p.m. The motion carried. Fund raiser activities will be a 50/50 raffle and bingo. Secretary Longhorn inquired of the possibility of the Elders Council providing food for the upcoming General Council meeting and after much discussion it was agreed and a motion made and approved for a formal offer to cater this event is to be prepared and presented the Executive Committee at their meeting scheduled for September 22, 2010. Cynthia Longhorn and David Little, Jr. provided information about recent meetings held at the Horse Shoe community house and informed those present about soon to take place remodeling and improvements to the building and grounds that reportedly will mean enlarging kitchen and bathroom facilities and outdoor playground area for younger children as well as a basketball court. Meetings are open to AST members and the next meeting date is set for Saturday, October 2nd. The meeting adjourned at 12:10 pm. Following the usual pot luck dinner, and auction and a 50/50 raffle was held. For comments or questions on anything contained in this article, contact Cynthia Longhorn, Council Secretary at (405)273-4137. VETERANS The Tribal Veterans Association met September 8th at Thunderbird Casino. Items discussed were: the Tribal American Legion post, which will be established early next year, the new color guard uniforms, which will be unveiled in the near future, and the color guard's participation in an upcoming ceremony in Norman's Reeves Park honoring Vietnam Veterans [November 8, 2010, 7PM, Reeves Park, Lawrence Avenue, Norman, OK 73072]. The event will be put on by the Oklahoma National Guard, will feature Oklahoma state Governor Brad Henry and will feature numerous color guards. A new design, which will grace the back of the new Tribal color guard/honor guard vests was unveiled to the membership. Lieutenant Governor Isaac Gibson and Representative Jeff Gibson were scheduled to be at the September's veterans meeting but did not attend. Attendance: Officers: Commander - Walter Larney Executive Officer - David Voyles Operations Officer - Esteline Schulenberg Administration Officer - John Vanderburg First Sergeant - David Little Chaplain Don Schulenberg Members: Richard Birdtail Mary Birdtail Roy Charley Stella Little John Sloat Jim Johnson ABSENTEE TRIBE OF O 14 The next membership meeting will be held October 13, at Thunderbird Casino and will begin at 7PM. Those veterans interested in joining the Tribal American Legion Post can Contact Administrations Officer John Vanderburg @ 405-481-3822 HAPPY HALLOWEEN OCTOBER 2010 Absentee Shawnee Tribe Veterans Association Schedule of Upcoming Events (As of August 2010) POC: Administrations Officer John Vanderburg 405 481-3822 astveterans@gmail.com Forming an American Legion October 13th. Start an American Legion, please see a member of the Veterans Association about joining. $35 dues upon sign up. OCTOBER: Wednesday, 13TH AST Veterans Meeting Special Meeting: Tribal American Legion post 7PM 15700 East State Highway 9 Norman, OK 73026 NOVEMBER: Saturday, 6TH Oklahoma Governor/OK Natl’ Guard Ceremony Honoring Vietnam Veterans 7PM (Color Guard will assemble NLT 6:30 pm for a run thru) Reeves Park – (East Side) Lawrence Ave. Norman, OK 73072 Wednesday, 10TH AST Veterans Meeting 7PM Thunderbird Casino (Meeting room) 15700 East State Highway 9 Norman, OK 73026 E SHAWNEE OKLAHOMA DECEMBER: Wednesday, 8TH AST Veterans Christmas Dinner 7PM Thunderbird Casino (Meeting room) 15700 East State Highway 9 Norman, OK 73026 Saturday, 25TH MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! OCTOBER 2010 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 15 ABSENTEE TRIBE OF O 16 HAPPY HALLOWEEN OCTOBER 2010 RAFFLE! RAFFLE! RAFFLE! Once the remodeling of the old Finance building on campus is complete, the Cultural Preservation Department will be moving to this location. The goal of the move is to establish an Absentee Shawnee Tribe Cultural Center, a place where we can showcase and broaden awareness of our own unique heritage. The additional space will be used to expand the Gift Shop and Library plus establish a permanent space for exhibits. Space will also be available for cooking, clothing and other types of demonstrations. The upper floor space will house the administrative offices including the Tribal Historic Preservation Office. B $2 ETON BLAN NDL K T& PE n i w SHAWNEE this RIB ON you a chanc s e et giv o To assist with sprucing up the new Center, the Executive Committee has jointly purchased a Shawnee Ribbon Pendleton blanket from our Gift Shop. Please note that Pendleton has discontinued production of this particular blanket, as a result it has become a rare find! It will be one of four prizes raffled off on Friday, November 19th, 2010 to raise funds for equipment and supplies to furnish and revamp the Center. Other prizes include a $25 Gift Shop gift certificate, a Canada Monopoly Game that features Tecumseh’s Memorial for Boardwalk (Tecumseh was killed at the Battle of Thames in 1813 near present day Thamesville, Ontario, Canada) and a purple shawl with gray fringe. We encourage every tribal member to play a role in the successful development of this Center by purchasing a raffle ticket; it is a small but important investment in preserving a valuable part of our Shawnee heritage. We welcome your ongoing support of this department and its programs. Ne ya weh! he ot 2 E SHAWNEE OKLAHOMA r pr $ izes!!!!!!!!!!! Contact Cultural Preservation Staff for tickets! 405.275.4030 Alicia x 124, Henryetta x 122, Karen x199 OCTOBER 2010 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 17 Adams, James Michael Aguinaga, Aaron Juan Ahtone, Caylen Evreaux Alford Jr., Elroy Raymond Alford, Herbert Vearl Ardrey, Wanda Marie Aspen, Andrew James Atwood, Joseph Eugene Avery, Nova Dean Bailey, Beverly Jean Lovins Balch, Shannon Eugene Barnett, Charles Wayne Bayliss, Jeanette Williams Beach, Brodie Aaron Beartusk, Jonah Edward Belvin Jr, Jesse Lee Bender, Jason Allen Bettelyoun, Kendall Ray Bettelyoun, Michael Vincent Bhandari, Dasan Krishna Bittle Jr., James Carl Blanchard Jr., George Melvin Blanchard, Alex Gordon Blanchard, Jared Dillon Blanchard, Kevin Owen Blood, Jennifer Bond, Brandon Curtis Bradley, Jimmie Lee Bradley, Ronald Gene Brady Jr., Cecil Edgar Brokeshoulder, Aaron Dean Brokeshoulder, Randall James Brown, Kristopher Todd Bui, Bennett Van Byers, Sebastian Michael Call, Kelly Edward Carlson, Harley Leann Carpenter, Glenda Carol Chapman, Atira Vonne Chisholm, Candace Lauren Chupp, Angela Marie Citty, Dora Mae Cochrane, Rachel D. Coleman, Janice Sue Colungo, Khia Jayde Coriz, Benjamin Allen Cottrell, Steven Thomas Crossley, Burton Jay Cypret, Isaac Matthew Dalitz, Christi Lynn Daugherty, Steven Neil Davis, Janice Laverne Davis, Kimber Lee Davis, Mary Louise Deardorff, Angela Dawn Dees, Elizabeth Yvonne Dezeller, Joyce Fay Dohrwardt, Sherry Ann Doussett, Linda Sue Dreessen, Laurie Dawn Eckles, Erick Emmanuel Eckles, Steven George Edwards, Shawnee Dawn Ellingsen, Ashley Miranda Ellis, Allison Krista Ellis, Henryetta ( Blanchard ) Ellis, Kevin Mark Ellis, Kimberly Marie Ellis, Linda Jean England, Connie Sue Fife, Austin Scott Fisher, Susan Renee Foreman, Sidney Brian Foreman, Wesley Josiah Frazier, Anthony Lawrence Gall, Rebecca Sue Gibson, Adam Charles Gibson, Bernice Gibson, Collin Lane Gibson, John Arnold Gibson, Tyler Logan Gilman Jr., Thomas Eugene Gonzalez, Kathrine Mary Gregory, Derek Ryan Gregory, Jacob Samuel Griffin, Craig Robert Harjo, Linda Marie Harjo, Stathan Ray Hayes, Jaeger Koen Healy, Shawna Susan Helvy, Camber Nicole Herrera # K-84713, Manuel Gustava Herrin, Susan Rena Holderness, Nichole Ann Holland, Tambi Dawn Hough, Marrisa Louise Houstan, Thurman Irvin, Timothy Logan Jim, Angel Ann Jimerson III, Robert E Johnson # 039752, David Leroy Johnson Sr., Josie Ed Johnson, Chan Van Ness Johnson, Jessica Lynn Johnson, Katie La Rae Johnson, Manuel Steve Johnson, Mark Johnson, Sean Allen Johnson, Shannon Renay Johnson, Stevi Mahri Kirby, Robert Micheal Kleine, Elizabeth Ann Kobs, Alexander Francis Lasenberry, Lawrence Layton Brooks Lee, Cortney Raeanne Lewelling, Avis Jewel Little Creek, Frank Dwight Little Jim, Gabriel Clint Little Jim, Justin Dale Little Jr., David Little, Freddie Don Little, Michael Boyd Littlebear, Anthony Karlin Littlebear, Brett Cason Littlebear, John Littlebear, Lois Gwen Littlecreek, Aaron Dale Littlecreek, Dalton Dale Littlecreek, Melissa Richelle Littlehead, William Douglas Littlejim, Gracey Lorene Longacre, Thomas Andrew Longhorn, Lance Calvin Longhorn, Lydia Kye Longhorn, Ryan Wade Longhorn, Stephanie Lee Longhorn, Vernice Correne Longman Sr., Henry Daniel Longman, Ciara Lynn Lossie, Colton Lewis Cain Lowe, Kerry Denise Lucas Spybuck, Misty Rosileah Mack, Dewayne George MacK, Hailey Nicole MacK, Melissa Ann Martinez, Marina Cristine Mattingly, Erin Paige Maxfield, Sky Colisa McGuffin, Mary Bradley Megehee, Shirley Louise Megehee, William Sean Miller, Anna Mae Miller, Brody Scott Glenn Miller, Kale Donovan Miller, Scott Alan Mohawk, Jimmie Ray Monk, Jessica Rita Moreno, Emma Lee Morgan, Letitia Rhea Morton, Rhianna Elizabeth Motes, Christopher Cole Myers, Rachel Johnnice Neash, Susie Louise Odell, Edna May Armstrong Onzahwah, Theodora Marie Panther Sr., Donald Eric Panther, Dakota Eric Parker-Sexton, Queta Cara Perryman, John Lewis Perryman, Lillie D Blanchard Peter, Terrance Nicholie Petersen, Marsha Ann Ponkilla, Brigette Nicole Powell, David W Ramirez, Antonio Ramirez, Helen Marie Rathbun, Nicholis Lee Ressler, Linda Kay Rickard, Janice Renee Rivas, Becky Marie Roach, Tanya Emma Robison, Burtis Charles Rock, Patricia Ann Rolette, Robbin Louise Rolette, Travis Anthony Salazar, Ellen Diesta Sanchez, Itzel Itzury Schulenberg, Justin Michael Schulenberg, Tina Yvette Scraper, Benjamin Alexander Self, Braydon Wayne Serena, Barbara Jean Shields, Darian Alexandrea Shirey, Caeden Carlsen Sloan, Michael Ray Sloat, Jeromi Wayne Sloat, Zaurhea Elayne Smith, Shannon Dana Spoon Jr., John Wesley Spoon, Canaan Lee Spoon, Christina Ann Spoon, Lois Fern Spoon, Preston Gabriel Spoon, Steven Paul Spybuck, Brandi Christine Squire, Gwendale Lynn Stacey, Nils Greg Starr, Eric Glen Starr, Tricia Suzanne Stewart, Wanda Louise Sullivan, Pamela Kay Sultuska, George A Surface, Ian Robert Switch Jr., Douglas Vaughn Switch Jr., Randy Carrol Switch, Mildred Little Creek Switch, Sheryl Lynette Switch, Valerie June Tallchief, Bobby Eves Tapia, Carlito Cruz Taylor, Amanda Mae Alice Taylor, Gail Anne Taylor, Shelly Bennie Thomasee Jr., L C Thorpe III, George Thorpe Sr., Ronnie Allen Thorpe, Derrick James Thorpe, Patricia Ann Tiger, Aaron Dewayne Tiger, Anthony John Tiger, Christy Danielle Tiger, Cynthia Caylin Tiger, John Charles Tiger, Latricia Ann Tiger, Stormy Sky Torbett, Lori Ann Turner, Georgie Ann Tyner, Dwight A. Upman, Ronald David Vaughn, Nathan Michael Voyles, Danielle Rose Walker, Randall Dean Warrior Sr., Lucian Jay Warrior, Necon Andrew Warrior, Watasha Nichole Wasley, Lewis Daniel Watkins III, Irvin Lee Watson, Aaron Wayne Watson, Katrina Dawn Whinery, Rachel Elaine White, Cynthia Diane White, David Leroy White, Evan James White, Nicholas Clay Wilkerson, Amy Marie Williams #547504, Matthew Lee Williams, Amber Ann Williams, Charles Scott Williams, Darlene Kaye Williams, Timothy J. Wilson, Bridgette Nicole Wilson, Joseph Warren Wilson, Tanya Ann Wilson, Terry Wayne Wilson-Ongaco, Michelle Marie Wolf, Christian Seminole Wolfe, Fanya Gayle Wood, Darla Sue Wright, Raven Roxanne Wunderlin, Tyler Jay Yates, Kaitlin Cheyenne ABSENTEE TRIBE OF O 18 HAPPY HALLOWEEN OCTOBER 2010 Happy Birthday Tara! October 30th Love you, Mom, Dad, Ray and Tessa Happy Birthday Sidney & Josiah Foreman From Sherry & Marv Happy 2 Birthday Ryder Cash Davenport We love you very much! Gogo & Pawpaw nd Happy Birthday Landon & Mallory Love, Mom & Marv Happy 1st Birthday, Biscuit!!! We love you, Jaeger Koen Hayes!! Love Mommy, Daddy, Jaxson and Jocelyn Happy Birthday To: Helen Ramirez Tino Ramirez Sr. Alex Blanchard Tony Ramirez B.C. Robison Henryetta Ellis From: The Ellis Bunch Silas Kane September 12 Happy 4th Birthday to our baby boy!!! We love you, Mommy and daddy Lance Happy 4th Birthday to our little brother!! Love your sisters and brothers, Skyla, LLiyah, Mikaylah, Robyn, Shawn, and Joaquin HAPPY BIRTHDAY Oct. 3: Esteline (Sloan) Schelenberg was one of 50 Oklahoma Elders recognized by AAPR at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum August 30, 2010. The honorees were chosen for their contributions to their tribe, community and/or state. It could be national. Also ,Esteline is a military veteran. She serves as the elected operations officer in the AST Veterans association. She is active in the American Legion Post 88 in Norman. She served as the first female commander of Post 88. She was the Oklahoma Female veteran of the year 2001. Esteline is a charter member of women in Military Service for America and has served as President of Oklahoma Women Veterans organization. She is a member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. Tina Schulenberg Love ya, Mom and Dad Rachel Whinery - granddaughter Love you, Mema and Papa Oct. 6: Laurie Dreessen Love, Mom & Dad E SHAWNEE OKLAHOMA HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY SEBASTIAN BYERS Oct. 19: Justin Schulenberg - grandson We Love You, Auntie Sherry & Uncle Marv Happy Birthday & Happy Halloween Kaitlin Yates From Uncle Nine Toes & Momma Seal OCTOBER 2010 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 19 OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH Central Tribes of the Shawnee Area, Inc Early Head Start/Head Start Annual Report This October, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the office of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Domestic Violence Program will host events addressing the issue of Domestic Violence. Each week the AST DV Department will host an activity to bring about awareness to all the Tribal employees and our Tribal and local communities. CTSA is an organization that provides Early Childhood services to low-income children, birth to five. This organization has three centers: Cushing, Norman and Shawnee. Cushing server 20 Head start children, ages three and four. Norman serves 40 head Start children, ages three and four. Shawnee serves 126 children and families. There “The Shawl Project” will be displayed throughout the entire month are 94 Head Start children, ages three and four, 32 Early of October. The Shawls will be designed by various departments Head Start, which includes 20 center-based children and 12 within the Tribe and by survivors of Domestic Violence. These home-based children and expectant mothers. Shawls will be a visual display that bears witness to the violence against women, men and children. Funded Enrollment: 154 Head Start 32 Early Head Start On October 1, 2010, a balloon release and cupcakes will be given out to participants and a proclamation will be given by the Tribal Representative, Jeff Gibson. 186 Total Average Enrollment: 100% for 2009-2010 school year Eligible Children Served: 93% for 2009-2010 The week of October 4th through the 8th, the Department will have Average medical and dental exams: 74% on Medical exams and 100% on Dental exams an art contest. Details will be available at the office. October 15th, the Department will host a Cake War. The cakes will display a message regarding Domestic Violence Awareness. The children that are kindergarten age take a field trip to the local kindergarten schools. Parents are invited to attend. October 22nd, the Department will host a “Dress in Her Shoes” This allows parents time to ask questions and become race. The race was held last year and was very successful in comfortable with the surroundings that their child will be atrepresenting the difficulty that women face every day in perform- tending. We prepare children for kindergarten by gathering ing her daily routine as a working mother and wife. Although the information from the local kindergarten center and using this word “HER” is used, the implication of the daily struggle also information to integrate into our lesson plans as appropriate for their age level. This is individualized for each child. We implies male victims as well. also send home transition bags containing information to We, the AST Domestic Violence Department, are very excited to the parents to reinforce the kindergarten requirements. We hold the activities and have this opportunity to bring awareness also have transition meetings with the parents, giving them to community about important issues of Domestic Violence and information of the kindergarten expectations. This is docuhow it affects everyone within our families and communities. We mented on a transition form. extend an invitation to the AST Tribal Community to come and participate in all of the activities. Feel free to call our department We encourage all our families to be involved with our proif you have any questions. grams. CTSA offers a variety of parent and family activities Absentee Shawnee Domestic Violence Department throughout the program year. These activities include activities like Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas Parades, Children's Kimberly Stephens, Director/Advocate Programs, and Muffins with Mom, Dad's day, Trike-a-thons, Linda Gouge, Sexual Assault Advocate as well as always welcoming parents and families to volunJackie Denny, Transitional Housing Manager Victoria Morris, Victim Advocate teer in the classroom. Margaret Ellis, Victim Advocate ABSENTEE TRIBE OF O (405) 275-4030 or (800 256-3341 20 CTSA is federally funded program. This organization does not receive any public funds. HAPPY HALLOWEEN OCTOBER 2010 Following in Our Footsteps September 2010- All the children in the program, "Following in Our Footsteps" would like to let everyone know they are having fun learning how to create beautiful music. The kids are learning how to play instruments such as guitar, bass guitar, drums & piano, some of them are also learning how to sing. The kids are learning so much and are so advanced in their skills that they are becoming very good musicians. Young people like this are rare in today's world. As a music instructor I am very proud of each and every one of these children as they continue to advance in their music skills. "Following In Our Footsteps" offers free music lessons to children and adults from 6 years old to 65 years old. All those that have completed a class receives a free instrument, whether it be a guitar, bass guitar, piano or drums, don't hesitate to stop by or call me. This winter seems to be coming up quick so come by and get signed up, we'd love to have you join us! We are located in the old O.E.H. building on the main campus. You man call me at (405)370-5576 or (405)878-4716 if you are interested in our program. Thank you for all you support! Phil Bradley, Music Instructor Creative Arts Dept. AST Youth Council Tribal Youth Program E SHAWNEE OKLAHOMA Our first meeting went well on September 18th. We reviewed some of the topics that we would like to cover throughout the council duration, as well as brainstormed some wonderful ideas to serve the community. Thank you to all of the youth that came to the meeting! October’s meeting will be held on the 9th at 10:00 am. We will be discussing who will be able to help with the haunted warehouse and how we might raise some money for upcoming events. There is still time to sign-up to be a part of the Tribal Youth Council. If you are interested or have any questions please contact Jared Duroy at 275-4030 ext. 193 or Tresha Spoon at ext. 121. OCTOBER 2010 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 21 Human Resources Human Resources has had a personnel change recently, Paula Green has resigned as HR Director. With Ms. Green’s departure, HR now has a staff of two employees, Briana Ponkilla and Tricia Dietrich, who are now CoDirectors. As Co-Directors, we feel we can continue our job duties as well as those of the previous Director. We feel we are educated and experienced enough to take on this responsibility. We would like to thank the Executive Committee for the opportunity to serve in this capacity. We will continue to do our best in the HR department for the Tribe and for current employees and potential employees. The current job openings are on the website and in this newsletter. If you have any questions regarding employment with the Tribe please feel free to contact us. We can be reached by phone at 405.275.4030 Briana x 131 and Tricia x 170. Our email addresses are: Briana bponkilla@astribe.com and Tricia tdietrich@astribe.com. CURRENT JOB POSTINGS AS OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 GAMING COMMISSION -Executive Director - Surveillance Director - Surveillance Operator COURT/LEGAL/POLICE - Supreme Court Tribal Judge TREASURER - Financial Consultant BUILDING BLOCKS - Food Service Preparation Specialist -Master Teacher - (2) PT Assistant Teacher - (4) PT Floater HEALTH -Physicians Assistant -Optometric Tech. REALTY - Realty Director FAMILY SERVICES - Part-Time Victim Advocate - Victim Resource Coordinator TITLE VI - Driver/ Kitchen Assistant MIS - IT Analyst ABSENTEE TRIBE OF O Job descriptions will be available online: http://www.astribe.com/Employment.html If you have any questions about the job positions and their job descriptions you can also contact Briana Ponkilla or Tricia Dietrich in the Human Resources Department at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at: (405)275-4030. 22 HAPPY HALLOWEEN OCTOBER 2010 AST TRIBAL STORE The AST Tribal Store located on Hwy 9 in Little Axe, and The Harrah Smoke Shop has reduced Carton prices to all of the customers. This will help increase the daily sales for the store as well as provide additional tax payments to the tribe. We will be working with the Casino to provide promotions at our locations. We are continuing to have our “Homemade” BBQ sandwiches for 99 cents each, plus numerous other hot items in the deli. We still take call in orders for our tasty hamburgers and our other favorites. Watch the up coming newsletters for updates and “COUPONS” that can be utilized at our locations. Since re-opening after the May 9th tornado that struck the Little Axe area, many changes have taken place at the AST Country Kitchen, located in front of the Thunderbird Casino. From new menu items to the all-new look of the dining room, Country Kitchen has a lot to offer its diners. The new manager, Don Price, says Country Kitchen has also added several new team members to serve you. Price stated, “Upon entering the diner, you will be greeted with a friendly smile and will immediately feel the upbeat atmosphere. Not only have we improved our service, but, the new menu items, such as the Sliced Brisket and Baby Back Ribs, are a huge hit. We also have a great variety of lunch specials every day from 11 am to 4 pm. And don’t forget all meals are TAX FREE”. As winter approaches, Country Kitchen plans to offer a wide variety of comfort foods, such as beans & cornbread, homemade beef stew, and pot pies to warm you up on those cold winter days. At this time we would like to take this opportunity to invite all of the AST Tribal members to come out and dine with us. AST Tribal Store ……. (405) 364-0668 Harrah Smoke Shop …….. (405) 454-0055 AST Country Kitchen …… (405) 366-7220 AST COUNTRY Open 7 Days A Week! 366-7220 KITCHEN Sunday - 7am to 7pm Monday - 8am to 3pm Tuesday - 8am to 3pm Wednesday - 8am to 8pm Thursday - 8am to 8pm Friday - 8am to 10pm Saturday - 7am to 10pm NOW HIRING AST Country Kitchen E SHAWNEE OKLAHOMA Early Bird Breakfast $3.99 - 7 Days a Week 2 Eggs/Bacon or Sausage/Hash Browns Biscuits & Gravy or Toast (With coupon-No substitutions-Expires (With Coupon-No substitutions) 9/30/10) Check Out Our Wednesday Homemade Meatloaf Special Meatloaf, Mashed potatoes, vegetable side, salad, roll $ 6.99 Check out our daily homemade lunch specials! Something different every day! (In Front of Thunderbird Entertainment Center Next to AST Smoke Shop) OCTOBER 2010 HAPPY HALLOWEEN Manager Assistant Manager Waitresses Accountant II 23 ABSENTEE TRIBE OF O We have a Special Treat for Title VI Members!!! On October 29 Rep. Jeff Gibson and Lt. Gov. Isaac Gibson will be cooking breakfast at the Little Axe Resource Center. On October 6, The Title VI Staff will be attending a Food Show in Fort Smith, Ark. We will be providing the homebound a sack lunch on the 5th and will not be serving at the meal sites. We will be back on the 7th. General Council Meeting at the Little Axe Resource Center, October 16, 2010. We will be handing out candy on the 29th. If you have any questions you can contact us at 275-4030 ext. 169 th 24 HAPPY HALLOWEEN OCTOBER 2010 E SHAWNEE OKLAHOMA OCTOBER 2010 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 25 For More Information Call 405-414-7277 Owner/Broker FOR SALE OR TRADE Ideal for a Bank or Financial Institution Federal National Bank Building 24 E. Main Street, Shawnee, OK  Three properties for the price of one! ABSENTEE TRIBE OF O o Bank Building at 24 E. Main o Two ATM Drive-thru locations: 1. Downtown Shawnee at Broadway 2. North Kickapoo near I40 close to Lowe’s, Staples, and WalMart  Beautiful lobby and penthouse with apartment  Seven story building  Terrific tax advantages with former Indian Reservation Lands and Historic District  Priced @ $55 per square foot – well below replacement cost 26 HAPPY HALLOWEEN OCTOBER 2010 E SHAWNEE OKLAHOMA OCTOBER 2010 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 27 Some services that are offered include: Business Cards Invitations Announcements Calendars Banners Logo Designs Graphics Brochures Envelope Designs Copies ABSENTEE TRIBE OF O 28 HAPPY HALLOWEEN OCTOBER 2010 DRIVER’S LICENSE RE-INSTATEMENT Call Linda or Glenna today (405) 275-3432 Ask about the DUI Assessments and our next 10 hour DUI School! EVERYONE WELCOME! Foster Parents Needed!!! Can you open your home and heart for a foster child.? Foster parents provide a temporary, safe home for children in crisis. Foster parents are partners with child welfare workers, lawyers and judges. It is not for everyone but if you have it in your heart - we need you. • Can you love and care for a child who comes from a difficult background? • Can you help a child develop a sense of belonging? • Are you secure in yourself & your parenting Skills? • Can you maintain a positive attitude toward a child’s parents? • Can you love with all your heart & then let go? FOSTER PARENTS PROVIDE A TEMPORARY, SAFE HOME FOR CHILDREN IN CRISIS. THEY ARE PARTNERS WITH WORKERS, LAWYERS, AND JUDGES. IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE! CAN YOU OPEN YOUR HOME AND HEART FOR A FOSTER CHILD? NEED A CAR, TRUCK OR SUV LOW DOWN PAYMENT E-Z APPROVAL - LARGE SELECTION *FREE LIMITED WARRANTY* CALL EL DORADO MOTORS @ 405-526-4600 AND ASK FOR BIG LARRY OR LITTLE JOHN Many children need a loving home and a family to help them through a very tough time. Please think about it and talk with your family before you become a foster home. They all need safe, supportive environments! E SHAWNEE OKLAHOMA If you find yourself and your family interested in Foster Care, please contact Melissa Lopez 405-275-4030 ext. 166. OCTOBER 2010 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 29 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL PHARMACY SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Pharmacy (Shawnee Location) can fill prescriptions for enrolled tribal citizens only. The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Clinic Pharmacy in Little Axe can fill prescriptions for tribal citizens written by Physicians not located a Tribal Clinic under the following circumstances: an 1. The prescription is for an Absentee Shawnee Tribal citizen who has established chart at the Little Axe Clinic. 2. The prescription is on the formulary of approved medications and stocked in the pharmacy. If you’d like to submit an ad or article give us a call at (405) 598-1279 or send us an e-mail at mediadept@astribe.com The following are a few tips to help us deliver pharmacy services to you more efficiently; 4 Present insurance cards each time you pick up or drop off a prescription. 4 Keep us informed of all changes in address, phone number and other contact information. 4 Let the Pharmacy staff know if the prescription is going to be picked up or needs to be delivered. 4 If you have any questions concerning your prescription please feel free to call and talk to our Pharmacist. They are here to assist you with your pharmaceutical needs. ALL ARTICLES WILL BE SUBMITTED AS RECEIVED. Office of Environmental Health & Engineering • Tribal Housing Improvements Application The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing sanitary, safe, and decent housing for its members by utilizing the following criteria to select the most “in need” tribal members with homes that are in disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. THIP list all applicants by a priority list: a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly b. Income c. Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions d. Condition of Home Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma ABSENTEE TRIBE OF O Other Programs available: • Sanitation Facililties Assistance Program Applictions need to be completed and all necessary documents attached before the application will be processed. Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com. Submit completed application to: Office of Environmental Health & Engineering Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, Ok 74801 Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13 If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at (405) 214-4235 30 HAPPY HALLOWEEN Little Axe Clinic • Little Axe Dental Clinic 15702 E. Hwy 9 Norman, Oklahoma 73026 Phone: (405) 447-0300 Fax: (405) 447-2250 Clinic Operating Hours Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Weekends/Federal Holidays Closed * Clinic and Pharmacy will be closed the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m OCTOBER 2010 FREE Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors still Available!! OEH personnel will provide and install smoke alarms and/or carbon monoxide detectors for enrolled Absentee Shawnee tribal members living in Pottawatomie, Cleveland, or Oklahoma County. Please complete an application/short survey form and schedule a time and date for installation. Application/survey forms are available at the OEH office and at www.astribe.com. Please contact OEH at 214-4235 for more information. Absentee Shawnee Tribe Enrollment office Address Change Request Date: ____________CDIB# _____________ Birth Date:________________ E SHAWNEE OKLAHOMA Full Name:____________________________________________________ New Address:__________________________________________________ City: _________________________State ________Zip Code: ___________ County: ______________________ Home Phone ( )________________ Please Mail to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Enrollment Office 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK. 74801 Cell Phone (_____)________________ Tribal Member Signature OCTOBER 2010 Date HAPPY HALLOWEEN 31 Absentee Shawnee Tribe PRSRT STANDARD MAIL U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 434 Shawnee, OK 74801 of Indians of Oklahoma 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 return service requested 2010 TRIBAL PHONE NUMBERS Tribal Complex (405) 275-4030 or 1-800 256-3341 OEP (405) 273-9966 Building Blocks (405) 878-0633 Health Programs (405) 878-4702 or 1-877-878-4702 Little Axe Clinic (405) 447-0300 Shawnee Clinic (405) 878-5850 Shawnee Pharmacy (405) 878-5859 Behavioral Health (405) 878-4716 LA Resource Center (405) 364-7298 or (405) 364-7569 LA Cultural Center (405) 447-3372 AST Police (405) 275-3200 or (405) 275-3432 OEH (405) 214-4235 AS Housing Authority (405) 273-1050 Thunderbird Casino (405) 360-9270 Or 1-800-259-LUCK AST Media Dept (405) 598-1279 AST Media Dept Fax (405) 598-1294 AST Tribal Grocery & SmokeShop Little Axe (405) 364-0668 AST Country Kitchen (405) 366-7220 AST Smokeshop in Harrah (405) 454-0055 ABSENTEE TRIBE OF O 32 HAPPY HALLOWEEN OCTOBER 2010 --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Ab351246d88045160. Public record. Not legal advice.