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July 2012
Vol. 27 No. 7
The
Absentee Shawnee
News
Inside this issue. . .
Executive Committee
Reports. . . . . . . . . 2-7
YTD Tax Collections. . . . . 6
Jim Thorpe Games. . . . . 8-9
Cultural Preservation . . . . 10
July Birthdays. . . . . . . 14-15
Horseshoe Bend. . . . . 16-17
Title VI Menu. . . . . . . . . . 18
Ashley Brokeshoulder . . . 22
Foster Care. . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE ELECTION COMMISSION
OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS
RUN OFF ELECTION JUNE 16, 2012
This is to announce the OFFICIAL results of the June 16, 2012 Run Off Election for the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe of Oklahoma . This election was held on the above date pursuant to the Tribal Constitution and the
Election Ordinance . All votes were counted at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex .
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
LT. Governor: (2 Year Term)
Tribal Treasurer: (2 Year Term)
Isaac Gibson, Jr.
Kathy Deere
Alicia Engler
Tribal Representative: (2 Year Term)
Jeff Gibson
Diane Ponkilla
-1-Vote
-153-Votes
-91-Votes
-150-Votes
-96-Votes
ELECTION COMMISSION
Deputy Commissioner: (3 Year Term)
Augustine Johnson
Cynthia Carpenter
-151-Votes
-95-Votes
Commission Member#1: (3 Year Term)
Shirley Adkins
-1-Vote
We the officials are responsible for declaring the above election results, do hereby claim that the
above statements are true and correct to the best of our knowledge .
Changes in Pharmacy Mail-out Program
Beginning in August, 2012, no narcotics will be mailed to outPrescription drug abuse is on the rise, not only in Oklahoma but
June and July, the pharmacists will begin
around the entire United States. Oklahoma leads_____________________________________
the nation in both of-state addresses. In _________________________________
Election Commissioner
Acting Commission Member #1
prescription painkiller abuse and related deaths. Native Americans contacting those tribal members who this might affect and will
resources for their prescriptions. They will
in Oklahoma are at the same level as the general _____________________________________
population when it attempt to offer other _________________________________
also
be
contacting
the
providers
who write
the prescriptions
to let
comes to prescription painkiller abuse and deaths.
Painkiller
abuse
Acting Deputy Commissioner
Acting
Commission
Member
#2
and related deaths are highest among Whites and Native Americans, them know we will no longer fill prescriptions for narcotics that
out of state patients. We just feel that
about three times higher those of Blacks and Hispanics.
Because have to be mailed to these
___________________________________
_________________________________
mailJudge
out narcotics because we do not know
of this abuse and related deaths due to prescription
painkillers,
the this is a huge liability toTribal
Acting
Election Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Board of Directors voted at their who the person is who is signing for the delivery. In Oklahoma,
recent monthly meeting to approve the pharmacy department request patients are required to show a photo ID when picking up a narcotic
Date:________________________
to stop the practice of mailing narcotics to out-of-state
addresses. prescription from the pharmacy. We do not have that option when
In Oklahoma, our pharmacists have access to the Prescription we mail narcotics. The post office is not required to ask for a photo
Monitoring Program (PMP) that allows the doctors and pharmacists ID, so anyone could be getting the medication out of the mail. As a
to check on a patient’s use of narcotics. The goal of this program is to health program, we want to not only protect the patient but the tribe.
We are sorry for any convenience to those out of state tribal
reduce prescription fraud, substance abuse, “doctor shopping”, and
other illegal activity related to pharmaceutical drug diversion. Our members. This does not affect the in-state prescriptions. We will
providers and pharmacists in both of our clinics frequently check continue to mail to in-state addresses, but we are asking that those
this site to make sure their patients are not abusing the drugs. They patients go to the Shawnee or Little Axe pharmacies to provide their
check to see when a prescription was filled, what the medication is, current addresses and driver’s license. For in-state, we are able to
what provider wrote the prescription, or how often the medication check the PMP for patient information. This does not affect other
is being filled. The pharmacists do not have the ability to do this on medication such at monthly maintenance prescriptions such as
the out-of-state prescriptions because not all states have this same diabetes, blood pressure, or other required monthly medications.
program.
continued on page 10
Executive Committee
GEORGE BLANCHARD
GOVERNOR
Governor’s
Corner
Greetings fellow tribal members:
First and foremost, I want to thank
all of you for your thoughts and
prayers while I was in the hospital.
I am doing good, feeling great, and
I am back to work as usual. I am
certain this is due to a great part by
your thoughts and prayers. Thanks
to the elders council for the flowers, and thanks to Dan Cross from
the A.S.C.S. clinic for the flowers, and all of you who sent cards.
Again, thank you all.
Our language classes will resume
in August. Due to the summer
camp now going on at Brendle
Corner, we don’t want to move
any of the materials or equipment
at this time. Watch the newspaper
for dates and times, and we will
also send out e-mails to let everyone know when and where.
I have been getting some good
comments about our new health
facility and all comments have
been passed on to Health management and all the employees who
have worked so hard to make it
happen. Thank you all, and we appreciate your favorable comments.
Congratulations to Kathy, Jeff,
and Isaac on their re-election, we
look forward to continuing our
commitment to serving our tribe to
the best of our ability.
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LT. GOVERNOR
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KATHY DEERE
TREASURER
The annual cook out is scheduled
for June 22nd. The staff looks
forward to preparing for it. A big
meal is served, there are various
competitions planned, it is fun for
everyone. The staff works hard
and allowing them one day of fun
and games is just a small gesture
of thanks for what they do year
round.
According to the Tribe’s law firm,
the briefing schedule for the ”Tribe
with Jurisdiction” or “Probate
Issue” provided for the Tribe to
file their brief, then a reply brief by
the Citizen Potawatomi was due
by the end of June. Now we are
waiting on the Interior Board of
Contract Appeals (IBIA) to file a
decision. Typically, the IBIA does
not hold a hearing and decides
matters based on the briefs. IBIA’s
decision should be filed no later
than the end of August.
JEFFREY GIBSON
REPRESENTATIVE
and the State with infrastructure
and improving the highway system
across Oklahoma. One of the
things the Federal Representatives
emphasized was pooling resources.
The Commissioners were more
than glad to expound on how in
Oklahoma we did that and got a
lot accomplished. A letter from
Governor Fallen, praising the
tribal transportation programs was
presented as an official document,
as were the county resolutions.
Hopefully everything will work
out.
The corn and watermelons we
planted several months ago have
come along quite well. According
to our observations and advice
from our elders, the corn should be
ready around the middle of July.
Be advised, this isn’t sweet corn
that we buy at the grocery store,
it is White Flint Corn. The type
we use in our ceremonies. The
majority of it has tasseled and have
The
Tribe
has
always
had
If you are unable to pronounce any
face-to-face
negotiations
with
of these words, feel free to give me
Dr. Kenneth Reinfeld from the
a call, I will be glad to help you.
405-659-5357 or gblanchard@ Department of the Interior - Office
of Self Governance. Due to travel
astribe.com
restrictions placed on Federal
Employees, we are conducting
negotiations by fax, telephone
and e-mail this year. It seems to
be working out. We should have
our BIA Funding Agreement
negotiated by the end of July.
I hope all of you are doing
There was a meeting in
well. The month of June moved
at a slower pace than May. It was Oklahoma City regarding the new
the month for the elections of the highway bill. Oklahoma went all
Office of Representative and the out; Tribes were represented from
Office of Treasurer. It seems like all over the state and were backed
prior to elections things slow down up by 71 of the 77 counties. The
at the Tribal Office as everyone Commissioners of those 71
anticipates the outcome. I would counties submitted resolutions in
like to congratulate Representative support of tribal transportation
Jeff Gibson and Treasurer Kathy programs and gave testimony to the
Federal Representatives on how
Deere on their wins.
the Tribe’s had helped the counties
Lt. Gover
nor
’s
Report
made ears. The watermelons are
expected to be ready around the
first of August. We have about 5
acres of Crimson Sweet planted.
We still have our fingers crossed
hoping our initial crop will be
productive for all to share in.
to work with the interns. Ms.
Wood is currently the managing
editor for the Shawnee Outlook
Magazine. She has worked as a
consultant for two local public
relation campaigns, is the writer
of choice for several websites, and
sought after for special projects in
Our Land Management Project journalism. We are excited about
at our Earlsboro property has having her assist us with this
progressed extremely. We have project.
cleared around 50% of the cedar
trees that were occupying the
Some of our work on this project
property. We have about 80% will be featured in future issues
of the cross-fencing completed. of our newsletter. The stories and
We have been complimented on profiles will be maintained in our
how much we have improved the Cultural Preservation Department.
property and it really shows.
We want to preserve our history
by documenting these stories for
We are still mowing yards. I future generations. I will continue
appreciate everyone picking up to partner with the Cultural
your yards before the mowing Preservation Department to help
crew gets there. It is very helpful. lead this project throughout the
summer.
The Kings Road project is well
underway. The scheduled time of
If you would like to volunteer
completion is the end of July.
to be one of the featured tribal
members, please let me know.
Respectfully,
Or, you may contact the student
Isaac Gibson,
journalist directly by email at
Lieutenant Governor
journalist@astribe.com or by
telephone
on
405-275-4030
extension 191. You can find more
information about this project in a
separate article in this newsletter.
Secretary’s
Report
Greeting Tribal Members:
The tribal election was held this
past weekend and the results are
in! I would like to congratulate
Treasurer Deere and Representative
Gibson on their re-election for
another term in office. I’m looking
forward to working with them.
Congratulations are also in order
for Augustine Johnson and Shirley
Adkins on their new terms for the
Election Commission.
CULTURAL
PRESERVATION PROJECT
Our new summer program to
document the lives and stories
of tribal members is underway.
We had three college/graduate
students apply for the summer
internship and they have been
busy interviewing tribal members
and honing their writing skills. We
have contracted with Mindy Wood,
a freelance writing consultant,
COUNTRY KITCHEN
RESTAURANT
The tribe owns this small
restaurant located on Highway 9
in front of the Thunderbird Casino
in Norman. This location has gone
through numerous transformations,
all the way from a Mexican food
restaurant in 2008 to a pizzeria in
2009. It currently serves a variety
of traditional dishes that appeal to
a broad clientele and they feature a
daily special for those who are in a
hurry for a quick meal. Breakfast
tends to be a popular choice for the
local patrons.
our hours in mid-June to close at
3:00 p.m on Sundays. We are sorry
for any inconvenience that this
may cause you and hope that you
will visit the restaurant during our
regularly scheduled hours.
RED EARTH FESTIVAL
AND PARADE
applicant, please include a photo
with your enrollment application
so we will have a picture on file.
Pictures can be emailed to: Larry
Buckley at larryb@astribe.com or
Darrell Larney at dlarney@astribe.
com.
JIM THORPE GAMES
Congratulations to all of the
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Absentee
Shawnee tribal members
was well represented in the recent
Red Earth Festival Parade that that participated in the Jim Thorpe
was held on June 8th in downtown Games in mid-June. It was great to
Oklahoma City. We had several see all of the tribes that participated
groups that participated in the from all over the country. I saw
parade and many tribal members thousands of Native American
who danced in the competition. athletes from across the nation
Many thanks to the participants and none shone brighter, in my
and volunteers in the competition eyes, than those who participated
and parade. I was very proud of representing our tribe. Thanks to
those who came out to represent all of you that participated and
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. Good represented the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe. You’re awesome.
job.
GRANTS
As some of you know, I have been
working with our grant writer and
TERO Director Randy Edge on a
grant to provide broadband service
to some of our rural communities.
Unfortunately, this is one grant
that did not come through for
us due to income requirements
for the defined area and the wide
availability of broadband service
through DSL that is available to
most of the Oklahoma area.
The tribe keeps our grant writer
busy investigating and applying
for grants for our tribe, and he
does a good job. We have applied
for approximately twelve grants
this year and we have received
approval on about half of them.
The total award for the grants
received this year is $3.5, which is
allocated mostly to the Domestic
Violence Department and for child
care.
ENROLLMENT
Teri Reed - Secretary
teri@astribe.com
405-275-4030 Ext. 104
Treasurer’s
Report
Blessing to Absentee Shawnee
Tribal Members,
Want to extend my sincere
appreciation and thanks to all who
supported me these past two years
as the Tribal Treasurer. It has been
an honor and privilege to serve.
Our plans to continue to move
the Tribe forward and accomplish
even more! We want to once again
be recognized as innovative and
progressive! Thank you for your
support and confidence in me for
another two years.
We are continuing progressing in
the areas of economic development,
educating our tribal members, and
services for the tribal members.
Below is the list of activities for
the month:
I know some of you are
interested
in our enrollment
The small restaurant business is
changes
and
activity, so this month
not generally considered a high
I
am
reporting
on our enrollment • ASEDA Board Monthly meeting,
profit business, but our proximity
department
activity
for 2012 as Ad Hoc non-voting member.
to Lake Thunderbird and the
new clinic make this restaurant a through the month of May.
• Elders’ Monthly meeting, at the
sustainable enterprise and a great
•
3,689
total
enrolled
tribal
AST Resource Center this month.
service for the community. We are
They meet every third Saturday,
always looking for ways to improve members
•
15
deceased
in
2012
through
the
either at AST Resource Center or
our service at the restaurant and
end
of
May
2012
Title VI Bldgs, 10 am. If you are 55
to work efficiently to increase
•
4
enrollment
rejections
years and older, please come join us
the profit margin. We determined
for fellowship, food, and fun times
through some hourly studies of • 1 voluntary relinquishment
•
2
blood
quantum
corrections
together. We plan fund raisers,
revenue that Sunday afternoon and
outings, and cultural activities.
early evening is not a profitable
If
you
plan
to
enroll
a
minor
Second Annual Inauguration
time for us to be open. We changed
3
event for newly elected executive
committee members, date will be
TBD; Annual Elders’ Veterans
Dance, this year it is a Gourd
Dance in November date TBD.
options and tenure concerning the
Constitution Revision. Also, Salary
committee did a presentation on
the elected officials salary chart.
Attendance was 21.
•
The
“Metamorphosis”
Sovereignty Symposium XXV2012,
Skirvin-Hilton
Hotel,
OKC, OK. AST Color Guard,
represented by Walter Larney
and Esteline Schulenberg carried
the AST Flag. Many tribes and
Elected Officials followed in
procession with respective flags.
It was a proud moment to see so
many tribes and elected officials
represented. Representative Tom
Cole, James M. Cole, Deputy
Attorney General, United States
Department of Justice, Washington
D.C., were just a few of the
distinguished speakers.
• Financial Consultant and I
attended the Oklahoma Native
Assets Coalition, June 11,
2012, Reed Ctr in MWC, OK.
Conference covered many topics
including Native asset building
in Ok, opportunities for peer
learning, share information about
Native asset building models,
funding
sources,
partnership
opportunities, research, training
and technical assistance. All these
topics are informative toward grant
opportunities and networking with
consultants and receiving technical
assistance.
•
Monthly
meeting
with
Thunderbird
Casino
Interim
General Manager, Dillon Byrd and
Belinda Collins. We meet to go
over the monthly figures for both
Shawnee and Norman Casinos.
We are glad to say that progress
in the area of revenue is on the
upward rise and hopefully will
continue. Various changes and
• Planning meeting for the Family events have taken place since we
Music Fun night, Saturday, August have a new general manager. As
25, 2012, 4-9pm. Will have live you will notice as time goes by.
music, karaoke contest, food,
and lots of fun for whole family. • Monthly Redstone Investment
Sponsored by Community Health meeting. We have an excellent
Preventative Service.
investor advisor, who continually
keeps the committee updated on the
• Diabetes Education Program tribe’s investments. Since we have
for six (6) weeks every Thursday been with Redstone Investments,
at the LI-SI-WI-NWI Health we have achieved attractive returns
Clinic, Little Axe, OK. Class for the Tribe’s investment portfolio
Topics include: What is Diabetes, for over ten (10 years).
Healthy Eating, Being Active,
Monitoring & Taking Medication, •
Constitution
Revision
Problem Solving, Reducing Risks Committee. They need your
and Healthy Coping. Encourage input on revising the legislative
all tribal members to participate in branch of the AST government
upcoming classes on diabetes.
with Proposed Constitutional
Change. Four options are being
• Red Earth 2012 Parade, AST had considered. As you will see on
a float and the “AST Horse” always another page the proposed four (4)
a hit, people love to take pictures options. Please fill out the Survey
and comment on how beautiful. and either mail, give or fax to a
Executive Committee members: Constitution Revisions Committee
Secretary Reed, Representative Member or Eddie Brokeshoulder,
Gibson, and I represented our Coordinator, Office of Treasurer,
Tribe. Absentee Shawnee Elders 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Bldg
Council, TERO, Maintenance and 2, Shawnee, OK 74801 or by fax
Thunderbird Casino, also rode on 405-395-9780.
the float.
• We expect to complete the audit
• Community Meeting, AST June 2012. All the Tribe’s entities
Resource Center, June 14, 2012, will be audited first and those will
6-8:30pm. Discussion on the four roll up into the Tribe’s Government
• Lt. Governor Gibson, Secretary
Reed, and I attended the Event
Room Ribbon Cutting, Friday, June
8th, 2012, 8:30 pm, Thunderbird
Casino,
Norman.
Officially
opening the new EVENT room
and we know it will be used on
numerous occasions.
4
wide financials; (ASEDA; ASEDA
Fleet, AST Counseling Services,
Store, Harrah Smoke Shop; and
Restaurant: AllNations Bank: and
Thunderbird Casino’s Locations 1
& 2). The Audit will include the
MD&A (Management Discussion
and Analysis). The MD&A report
is an informative report within the
2011 Audit; which is a brief review
and explanation of the Audit. We
expect to get another good “Audit
for 2012”.
Sincere appreciation goes out
to the employees of the Finance
Department and the Controller,
Belinda Collins, as they daily
continue the never ending
processes for the financial side
of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
Without their tireless dedication
and commitment we could not
keep the financial transactions
processes flowing!
Also, would like to extend my
appreciation to the Financial
Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder,
who continues to assist me
with numerous projects, attend
meetings where I cannot attend,
and consulting decisions in the
office of Treasurer!
We appreciate all your phone
calls, emails, and visits. May God
continue to bless you and yours!
See below articles from AllNations
Bank; Financial Consultant, Eddie
Brokeshoulder;
and
Finance
Department.
Respectfully yours,
Kathy Deere, Treasurer
in every way possible.
Happy Birthday to all of you
celebrating a birthdays this month
and Happy Anniversary to those
of you celebrating anniversaries!
We have been busy at the Tribe,
keeping up with the day to day
activities and beginning new
projects as well. I am in the
early stages of developing a new
program in Little Axe for our
Tribal youth. More details will be
given as we get further along in the
planning, but am hoping to finish
up around late August. Also, we
are very excited about the Building
Blocks 3, which is in the beginning
stages of the planning process.
It’s so uplifting to see and hear of
our Tribal Members participating
in the Jim Thorpe Native American
Games this month. The games were
held from June 10-17 in Oklahoma
City. The Absentee Shawnee were
well represented and came out in
full force to showcase their talents.
Tribal members are always
asking about the cows and the
farm. I am pleased to inform you
that we now have 26 calves, 30
cows, and 1 bull. As some of you
are already aware, the cows were
moved to Earlsboro recently. Our
herd has doubled, and everyone is
in good health.
Have a wonderful month, and
my door is always open to anyone
needing who needs or wants to
talk!
“The test of our “progress” is not Thank you,
whether we add to the abundance Jeff Gibson
of those who have much. It is Tribal Representative
whether we provide enough to
those who have little.” Franklin
D. Roosevelt
May God Bless you,
Kathy Deere
Representati
v
e’
s
Report
Greetings fellow Tribal Members:
I hope that June finds you all
in good health and prosperity. I
would like to start off with a thank
you to those of you who came out
and showed your support in the
Tribal Elections. It’s my plan to do
as much as I can to further our tribe
The following are Resolutions
passed through May 23, 2012
EXECUTIVE RESOLUTIONS:
E-AS-12-29
05/23/12
Approving, authorizing and supporting the submission of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s application
for the FY 2012 Tribal Homeland
Security Grant Program (THSGP)
Application for funding through
the Dept. Of Homeland Security/
FEMA to strengthen the Tribe’s
capacity to prepare for and respond
to emergency situations. Vote of 3
in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. Lt. Governor, Absent
E-AS-12-30
05/23/12
Appoints Surya Pierce to the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Authority, Inc. Board of Directors and
Li Si Wi Nwi Health Inc. Board of
Directors for a two year term, effective May 23, 2012 and expiring
May 23, 2014. Vote of 3 in favor,
0 opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Lt. Governor, Absent
E-AS-12-31
05/23/12
Rescinding Resolution No. E-AS2009-95, a request to return funds
in the estate account of George
Dibler, Jr to the Absentee-Shawnee
Tribe Resolution No. E-AS-200995 approved on October 21, 2009
is hereby rescinded. Vote of 3 in
favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. Lt. Governor, Absent
E-AS-12-32
05/23/12
Approves and authorizes adoption
of the “Solid Waste Recycling Plan”
as set forth in the copy attached and
made a part hereof. Vote of 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Lt. Governor, Absent
E-AS-12-33
05/23/12
Approves and authorizes the Treasurer’s Office and Finance Department to establish a bank account
at AllNations Bank titled “Recycling2Reduce” in the initial sum of
One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00)
to be funded from O.E.H. (Office
of Environmental Health) Support
account to be used to implement
the “Solid Waste Recycling Plan”
with the signature requirements and
authorized signers being the same
as Tribal bank accounts to include
the Executive Committee members
as follows: Lieutenant Governor
Isaac Gibson, Jr., Secretary Teri
Reed, Treasurer Kathy Deere, and
Representative Jeff Gibson, effective immediately. Vote of 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Lt. Governor, Absent
E-AS-12-34
05/23/12
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.
Vote of 3 in favor, 0 opposed,
and 0 abstentions. Lt. Governor,
Absent
cooperative agreement as described
Finance
under 93.284 in the Catalog of FedDepartment
eral Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
June 2012
and authorizing the Governor and/
or his designee to sign all docuFINANCE DEPARTMENT
ments necessary for the submission
E-AS-12-35 05/23/12
JULY 2012
of the grant application (Excerpts
(Article
Written
6/21/2012)
Authorizes the construction of the are attached hereto).
parking, curbs and guttering at the Vote of 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and
The Finance office continues our
Harrah Smokeshop, 19857 Harrah, 0 abstentions. Treasurer, Absent
efforts in keeping the day to day
Oklahoma (IRR Route Number
8910), to be funded through the E-AS-12-38 06/20/12
activities flowing effectively and
Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Indian
efficiently through communication
Reservation Roads Program. Vote Supports the Employee Commit- between the Finance office and
of 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 tee by waiving all taxes, permits Programs. In working together, we
abstentions. Lt. Governor, Absent and any other provisions requiring have found the most time effective
a return to the Tribe under the Tax and cost effective processes for
and associated with this agreement
E-AS-12-36 05/23/12
transacting business.
with Firecracker Joe’s by the EmApproves and accepts Frances ployee Committee and authorizes
We Audit wrap up meetings are
Jane Isaac, Mitchell Thomas the use of the site location space,
McMillen, Dade Luke Allen electrical outlets, and electricity, if taking place today, tomorrow, and
Cooper, Anthony Lee Day, Ga- available per the dates stipulated by next Monday. We will be turning
briel Lee Foster, Hunter Lynn the attached agreement. Vote of 3 the audit to the Audit Clearing
Foreman, Jalen Hawke Foreman, in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 absten- House by the end of next week.
Lindsey Nicole Dennison, Jayden tions. Treasurer, Absent
All the Tribe’s entities are audited
Dewayne Grant, Braylie Audra
first and those roll into the Tribe’s
Williams, Kaenon Cole Williams, E-AS-12-39 06/20/12
Government wide financials;
Rosa Marie Torres, Hector Gene
(ASEDA; ASEDA Fleet, AST
Torres, Fernando Jose Torres, Authorizing and approving the Counseling
Services,
Store,
Keevan Jones Hill, Christopher waiver and exemption of the Coun- Harrah Smoke Shop; Restaurant:
Douglas Sloat, Alyssa Pamela try Kitchen from Tribal sales tax,
AllNations Bank: and Thunderbird
Lee Medina, Mariella Raelynn effective immediately. Vote of 3
Carter as enrolled members of the in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 absten- Casino Locations 1 & 2). The
Audit will include the MD&A
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians tions. Treasurer, Absent
(Management Discussion and
of Oklahoma as of the date of this
Analysis); which is a brief review
resolution. Vote of 3 in favor, 0 E-AS-12-40 06/20/12
and explanation of the Audit. The
opposed, and 0 abstentions. Lt.
Grants voluntary relinquishment of 2010 Audit was an “unqualified”
Governor, Absent
membership of the Absentee Shaw- audit; which when compared to an
L E G I S L AT I V E R E S O L U - nee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma educational grading scale is an A;
to Thomas Andrew Longacre, and it is my goal that the 2011 will
TIONS:
effective Immediately. Vote of 3 be unqualified as well.
in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstenL-AS-12-03 05/23/12
tions. Treasurer, Absent
The Indirect Cost Proposal for
Amends the Absentee Shawnee E-AS-12-41 06/20/12
2012 is at the end of the negotiating
Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Tribal
Criminal Code Chapters 1 and 2 Approves and accepts Ezrea Qua- period and hopefully, will be
as provided for in the attachment sha Williams, Drake Jagger finalized by the National Business
“Exhibit A”, effective immediately. Arms, Brock Mason Davis, Mad- Center (NBC) by next week. NBC
(Chapter 1 - Crimes against prop- dox Joe Davis, Kathon Clay Citty, is six months behind whereas they
erty, Chapter 2 - Crimes against Keyle Marie White, Johnathan had been only three months behind
persons) Vote of 3 in favor, 0 Cole Blanchard, Mattison Marie last year because they experienced
opposed, and 0 abstentions. Lt. Oney, Craig Joseph Ellis, Jackson budget cuts thus staff cuts. Our
Matthew Ellis, Ryan Mark Ellis, rate is up from 17.74% for 2010 to
Governor, Absent
Mia Angelina Kayleigh Lassiter, 21.98% for 2011 and we expect our
The following are Resolutions Anabeth Sophia Ximara Crow, rate to increase for 2012 however
Randon Matthew Crow, Alyssa that is just an estimate. This
passed through June 20, 2012
Rose Salisbury, James Haydyn estimated increase is based on the
Salisbury, Lucas Holden Salisinflux of operating activity. I will
EXECUTIVE RESOLUTIONS: bury, Laila Annaliese Shields,
Rhealee Grace Fuller and Alex- write the Indirect Cost Proposal for
ander Jacob Spoon as enrolled 2013 once the audit is complete.
E-AS-12-37 06/20/12
members of the Absentee Shawnee
The
finance
department
Authorizing the submission of a Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma as of
continues
to
complete
accounting
competitive application to the In- the date of this resolution. Vote of 3
dian Health Service for an Injury in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 absten- by the seventh day of the month and
Prevention Program (IPP) through a tions. Treasurer, Absent
have been since August 2010; for
5
financial reporting for the Health
Authority and Li Si Wi Nwi, Health
Inc. boards for Absentee Health
Systems, Shawnee and Little
Axe (LSWN) which is possible
since the accounting is completed
on schedule every month. The
Finance staff will begin June
reconciliations
for
financial
reporting on the first of June. It
is imperative the accounting staff
continue to stay ahead of all of
the accounting so that audits go
smoothly, so that Indirect Cost
rates will stay up to date as well.
Indirect cost proposals cannot be
submitted without completed audits
as the audit is used to calculate the
proposal. There are many processes
in place in your Tribe’s accounting
department that ensure we keep
accurate records of transactions.
The Tribe’s accounting processes
must be in compliance with
GAAP; (Generally Accepted
Accounting
Principles)
and
GASB (Governmental Accounting
Standards Board).
The Tribe currently has compact
funds of BIA and I H S, 51 Grants,
and the new Clinic business. In
addition, the Tribe operates on a
General Fund and an Indirect Cost
Fund.
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.
you have not, please check with
the Office of the Special Trustee
(OST) to make certain their department has an accurate and updated
mailing address. Their number
is: 1-888-678-6836. Again, these
documents are the first in a series,
should the company find minerals, and the initial step in this process. Due to the time involved to
obtain consent and approval from
the BIA, this project may not begin
until late fall.
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.
The timeline for the Farming
and Grazing Lease Sale has been
pushed back a month and will
not be held until either August
or September. This will serve as
a reminder to those interested in
submitting a bid, to contact our department to request a list of available tracts.
Respectfully,
Belinda Collins, Controller
Realty
Department
Finally, our office has been notified that the OKC Water Project is
ready to proceed. Realty will be
Dear Tribal Members and Allot- sending out notices, prior to indiment Owners,
viduals receiving these Consent
Forms, to help you make a more
The Realty Department would like informed decision about your neto make the following announce- gotiation.
ments:
On each of these projects, please
As stated in previous newsletters, remember it takes the majority inRealty has been involved in dis- terest of each property to agree to
cussions about projects occurring these contracts and it is important
on Tribal lands in the Cleveland to respond within a timely manner.
and Pottawatomie County areas.
This office wanted to make certain Should you have any concerns or
that membership is aware of these questions, please call our offices
discussions and properly advised. and we’ll be happy to assist.
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s
Finance Department has very hard
working group of people and it
is an honor to work with them,
the Treasurer’s office and at the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The
Finance Department employs 11:
with 7 (64%) being AST Tribal Most of you should have received Thank you for your time.
Members and 4 (36%) being the Consent Forms from Eagle Realty Director – ext. 125; Realty
non-natives.
This department, Land & Minerals, and UDX. If Specialist – ext. 127
Financial
Consultant
Hello Tribal Members,
My how time flies, six months
of 2012 has passed, we have Little
Axe Health Center our community
can be proud of, and most recently
elections of Lt. Governor, Treasurer
and Representative.
With the re-election of incumbent
Kathy Deere, Treasurer, the office
of Treasurer will continue to
uphold fiduciary responsibilities
in financial management and
reporting. A testimony to the
office of Treasurer with oversight
of the Finance Department, two
consecutive years of clean audits
with an “unqualified” audit from
auditing firm, and 2012 Indirect
Cost Proposal submitted in a timely
manner. Treasurer Deere and I, look
forward to working with members
of the Executive Committee and
providing tribal members sound
financial information.
The following activities I have
been involved and participated:
Financial Reporting: Continue
to review and analyze office of
Treasurer monthly General Fund,
Indirect Cost and Elder Council
encumbrance budget reports.
Absentee Shawnee Economic
Development
Authority,
Inc.
(ASEDA): Selected to the ASEDA,
Inc., board of directors in June,
not official without a resolution.
Attended monthly ASEDA board
meeting to discuss current business
operations
ASEDAFLEET,
FY-2012
YTD TAX COLLECTIONS
MAY
TAX
CATEGORY
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
Sales (6%)
Gaming
Employee (1%)
Severance (8%)
M Vehicle
Tobacco Refund
TOTALS
$1,303.68
$109,331.00
$1,771.92
$1,033.85
$11,657.32
$9,662.76
$134,760.53
$5,764.96
$105,500.00
$6,921.68
$19,231.62
$14,984.82
$11,107.79
$163,510.87
$9,556.88
$84,000.00
$19,027.03
$16,244.27
$14,227.79
$9,231.53
$152,287.50
$20,267.74
$252,000.00
$13,411.67
$10,116.92
$11,321.19
$10,458.50
$317,576.02
$251.60
$42,000.00
$23,358.23
$16,892.79
$10,285.99
$11,811.42
$104,600.03
Miscellaneous
$1,290.00
$330.00
$160.00
$50.00
$80.00
$136,050.53
$163,840.87
$152,447.50
$317,626.02
$104,680.03
TOTAL COLLECTIONS
NOTES:
- Sales Tax = 6% of Gross Sales
- Gaming Tax
Free cash flow
- Employee = 1% of Gross Wages
- Severence Tax = 8% of Total Production Market Value
State Compact
( Tobacc Refund)
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JUNE
$0.00
$0.00
JULY
$0.00
$0.00
AUGUST
$0.00
$0.00
Run Date:
06/26/12
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
TOTAL
TAX COLLECTED
$37,144.86
$592,831.00
$64,490.53
$63,519.45
$62,477.11
$52,272.00
$872,734.95
$37,144.86
$592,831.00
$64,490.53
$63,519.45
$62,477.11
$52,272.00
$872,734.95
$1,910.00
$1,910.00
$874,644.95
$874,644.95
GOVCON Services, Inc., and
Absentee Shawnee Counseling
Services
(ASCS),
reviewed
financial report and updated
submission of a Small Business
Administration
(SBA)
8(a)
application of GOVCON Services,
Inc.
Redstone
Investments:
Attended our current monthly
investment meeting with Mike
Kelley of Redstone Investments,
discussed investment strategies
and opportunities in the financial
investment market.
“A Guide to Developing Winning
Proposals”, Sponsored by Proposal
Development, LLC: Attended a
two-day seminar presented by
Bennie Gonzales, with over 35
years of procurement experience
with the Federal Government.
During his career, Bennie wrote
and administered supply, service,
construction, fixed-price and costplus type contracts. Attendees
included small business, tribal
business, minority owned and
women-owned businesses.
We were taught detailed
information on formatting, graphic
styles and other techniques to
enhance your requests for proposals
(RFP), that sets you apart from
the competition, ensure you’re
not eliminated and substantially
increase your chances of being
selected.
Oklahoma
Native
Assets
Coalition (ONAC):
Treasurer
Kathy Deere, Gene Davis, CEO,
ALLNATIONS Bank and I attended
the ONAC conference, Reed
Center, Midwest City, OK. This
informative conference presented
ways to create and sharing of asset
building in Native Communities.
Overview of information presented
consisted of Native Financial
Education Resources, Voluntary
Income Tax Assistance, Credit as
an Asset, Native Small Business
COMMUNITY
Resources in Oklahoma, and HUD
DEVELOPMENT
184 Loan and Fair Housing Act
Constitution
Revision information.
Committee: A recent AST tribal
community meeting was held
Thursday, June 14th, 6:30 – 8:30
p.m., at the Resource Center.
Attendance was 21 tribal members
with Executive Members Governor
George Blanchard, Secretary Teri
Reed and Treasurer Kathy Deere
present to discuss Salary Chart and
Constitution Revision Options.
The afternoon session consisted of
The salary committee charged with
Children’s
Savings Account (CSA)
restructuring salaries of elected
officials exchanged question and program design resources, Native
answer discussions with Tribal Individual Development Account
programs and Oklahoma Native
members in attendance.
The
Constitution
Revision Assets Coalition Networking Time
Committee spokesperson Briana and Membership Drive.
Ponkilla and I spoke briefly about
Handouts included SBA Howthe small turn-out of responses
to
Guide for Small Business,
to our revision options which
had deadlines of May 25 and was Building Native Communities,
Tax Time Troubles, Borrowed
extended to June 29th.
Time (Use of Refund Anticipation
Loans, Building Trust, Big
Money (Structuring Minors’ Trust
Programs for Native Communities).
The networking time allowed us to
discuss opportunities for our tribe
in developing a CDFI program,
financial education and program
development for asset building
programs that will enhance our
tribal community.
Wills Clinic
October 11, 2012
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Absentee Shawnee
Tribal Complex
Building 1
Call OILS at:
(405) 943-6457 or
1-800-658-1497
to make an appointment.
In closing the office of Treasurer,
has an open door policy and should
you have any questions or concerns,
please contact me a 405-275-4030
ext 148, or e-mail eddieb@astribe.
com.
Respectfully,
Eddie Brokeshoulder
Financial Consultant
If anyone needs
assistance with a will
before then, call the
same number to make
arrangements for an
appointment to meet
with
OILS attorney.
A Tribal Celebration of Our Children , Elders, and Friends!
Family Music Fun Night!
Saturday, August 25th, 4-8pm
North side of the AST Health Center
15951 Little Axe Dr.
LIVE MUSIC, FUN, C ONSESSION, GIVE-A-WAYS, & MORE
CDIB required for Registration of Karaoke Contest 2-3:30 pm
Tobacco Free and Alcohol Free Event
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JIM THORPE NATIVE
AMERICAN GAMES
In the spirit of one of the world’s greatest athletes, the Jim Thorpe
Native American Games brought together thousands of Native American
Athletes from across the United States and Canada to compete in nine
sports.
Oklahoma City played host to the
Games throughout the week of June 10-17, 2012. They showcased the
talents of these athletes and also served to preserve the heritage and
build pride and positive lifestyles among Native American Athletes. The
competition highlighted the Native American athletes who revolutionized
today’s popular sports and the rising star athletes who are making a
positive change across the country.
Along with the athletic competition, activities included a Parade of
Nations Opening Ceremony, Stickball exhibitions, trade show and
Interactive Exhibits and Clinics.
AST Members at Grand Entry
Below are some of the AST participants and results that were reported to us:
PARTICIPANT
Karen Pyrch
Jesse Pyrch
Gregory Kilmer
Ben Coffee
Dakoda Cody
Andee Frazier
Summer Leitka
Devon Frazier
Andee Frazier
Ashley Brokeshoulder
Tre Miller
Tre Miller
Kendell Frazier
Denia Marshall
Briana Marshall
Casey Miller
Darian Shields
Ariel Ellis
Aaliyah Shields
Mikayla Whitten
Jacie Melton
EVENT
Golf Senior Women
Golf Men’s Open
Golf Men’s Open
Golf Men’s Open
Junior Wrestling
18U Fastpitch
18U Fastpitch
Women’s Fastpitch
Women’s Fastpitch
Women’s Fastpitch
Kung Fu Forms
Kung Fu Sparring
12U Fastpitch
12U Fastpitch
12U Fastpitch
12U Fastpitch
Basketball
Basketball
Basketball
14U Fastpitch
14U Fastpitch
PLACE
Third
First
First
First
Third
Third
Third
First
First
First
First
Thank you for representing our tribe and congratulations on your accomplishments.
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PHOTOS FROM THE JIM THORPE GAMES
Briana Marshall, Casey Miller, Denia
Marshall, Kendell Frazier
(Coah Laura & Donnie Marshall)
12U Fastpitch
Tre Miller
Kung Fu Forms & Sparring
First Place
Red Race Fastpitch Team
First Place
Intertribal 18U Fastpitch Team
First Place
Dakoda Cody
Junior Wrestling
First Place
Nebi Team
Womens Fastpitch
Third Place
Mikayla Whitten,
Jacie Melton
14U Fastpitch
First Place
Ben Coffee
Golf
Third Place
Darian Shields, Jalyn
Williams, Ariel Ellis
Basketball
Andee Frazier,
Liyahna Bender,
Summer leitka
18U Fastpitch
First Place
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CULTURAL PRESERVATION - ANNOUNCES WRITING PROJECT
Protecting Our Future by Preserving Our Past
By Paulette Blanchard, Ashley Brokeshoulder and Devon Frazier
The Cultural Preservation Department is sponsoring an exciting new project to establish a “living history” of Absentee Shawnee
tribal members. Over the following several weeks, three college interns will have the opportunity to interview volunteering tribal members. These student journalists will then collaborate and archive the interviews. The objective is to accurately and chronologically record
the information.
The information received during these interviews could range from various topics; from memories of childhood and stories of family
and friends, to experiences of service in the military, boarding schools, and tribal government.
Teri Reed, Secretary-Absentee Shawnee Tribe, is partnering with the Cultural Preservation Department to help lead this project. “Our
initial focus for this project will be to interview tribal elders to document their stories and profiles. Eventually, we will expand the focus
to include others who have, or will, shape our history. We are very excited to have these young interns on this project” said Secretary
Reed.
For the time-being, our hope is this project will be an opportunity to the younger generations; to learn about their families and themselves, through the histories of our people. These interviews are meant to create a holistic view of what it has meant to be an Absentee
Shawnee during the last century. The struggles, triumphs, achievements, traditions, and memories that our people have experienced have
ultimately shaped our tribe; and will continue to do so.
This project may eventually lead to a consistent program for the historical documentation of the Absentee Shawnee people. Because
the historical and cultural preservation of our tribe and its people is most important, the overall goal is to share the format among tribal
members. Though it is not fully decided how the collection of information will be utilized, there are numerous collaborative ideas.
One of these ideas is the possibility of sharing parts of these interviews in our monthly tribal newsletter. Another long-term suggestion is the creation of a collective book of our beloved tribal members.
If you are a tribal member who wishes to take part in this project or may know of someone who would, please do not hesitate to call.
Interviews will be conducted within the comfort of the interviewee; therefore, a meeting place and time will need to be made with the
student-journalists. For more information or to schedule an interview meeting, please contact us at:
Telephone - (405) 275-4030 Extension 191
Email – journalist@astribe.com
Journalist interns for the project are:
Ashley
Brokeshoulder
attends Texas Tech
University as a
senior pursuing a
major in Nutrition
Science.
Paulette Blanchard
is a recent graduate
of Haskell Indian
Nations University
with a B.A. in
Indigenous and
American Indian
Studies.
Devon Frazier
attends St.
Gregory’s
University as
a junior and is
pursuing a major in
History.
AST Fitness Program
Tribal Youth Fitness
Changes in Pharmacy
Mail-Out Program
The Absentee Shawnee Wellness Department would like
to recognize all Little Axe After School Tribal Youth Program
participants for completing another school year. We congratulate
you for your hard work and dedication towards staying healthy
this school year!
Each day after-school, the TYP After School Program kids
would jog at least one mile on the track at the Little Axe Resource
Center. Some of them challenged themselves do more than one
mile. The Fitness staff also worked with them using wellness
activities and games to raise their awareness on the importance
of eating healthy, and exercising to take care of their body.
The Absentee Shawnee Wellness Department would also
like to thank the Tribal Youth Program and its staff for the
opportunity to work with their program participants. The Fitness
staff enjoyed giving the tribal youth something positive to look
forward to each day after school. We would like to wish all of
the after-school students a safe, healthy summer vacation and
look forward to seeing you over your summer break!
We will continue to mail out these medications to the out-of-state
addresses.
If you feel you have an addiction to prescription drugs, please
call your primary care provider or the Absentee Shawnee clinics.
We will work with you to help you get treatment for your addiction.
You can also contact the Community of Anti-Drug Coalitions of
America Tool Kit for prescription drug abuse prevention at www.
preventionworksct.org/doc/SDFSC/PDF/Prescription_Drug_
Abuse_Prevention.pdf for more information or the Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration at www.samhsa.gov/
rxsafety.
If you have any questions or need our assistance, please feel free
to contact the pharmacy director, Nancy Phelps at 405-447-0300,
Shawnee Clinic Administrator Marla Throckmorton at 405-8784702, or Little Axe Clinic Administrator Beverly Felton at 405-4470300. We will attempt to help you with alternate resources regarding
your medications.
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and psychiatry) all under one roof. If you Throckmorton can be reached at 405-878-4702
Improving Patient cology
do choose us as your medical home, please con- in Shawnee and Beverly Felton can be reached
sider us the “first stop” for your medical needs. in Little Axe at 405-701-7621.
a primary clinic makes it more likely
Care at AST Medical Having
you will also have a primary care provider and
Little Axe
a primary care team that knows your medical
Clinics
Health Center News. . .
history and personal preferences.
Following the grand opening of our extraordinary Little Axe Health Center, there are some
equally important changes happening to the way
we will be delivering care throughout the AST
medical clinics. Rest assured that like the new
building, these changes are aimed squarely at
providing increasingly better patient care. One
new initiative is appropriately named Improving
Patient Care (or IPC for short.)
IPC was developed by the Indian Health Service
(IHS) to fundamentally transform the quality
of care it provides. While the IPC model is
uniquely designed to improve the problems in
Indian Health clinics, this approach is based
on the best practices of the health care quality
improvement field. Started under the leadership
of former CEO Gary Wabaunsee and continued
by the leadership of head clinical administrator
and interim CEO Beverly Felton, our clinical
staff has begun training and implementation of
this exciting IPC model.
While the effects of IPC generally start small and
expand gradually, there are a few changes that
you should expect to see in the next few weeks
to months at our medical clinics…
1.) All patients should have a PRIMARY
CARE PROVIDER (PCP.)
Have you ever gone to an Indian Health Service
clinic and waited to see whichever doctor was
available? Well, hopefully those days are gone. It
turns out that patients who have a primary care
provider generally get better medical care and
are healthier than patients who do not. This
makes sense because the better your provider
gets to know you and your unique health issues
the better she or he can diagnose your condition
and recommend the best treatment plan for you.
If you come to one of our clinics regularly, you
probably already have a PCP. If not, you will
be asked to choose one. It is important that you
know who your PCP is, especially if you go to
many different doctors. PCPs serve many important roles, such as coordinating care between
specialists and making sure you get the recommended preventive care services like immunizations and blood sugar tests. And remember, “an
ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
2.)We will be offering PRIMARY CARE
TEAMS.
Providing good health care takes more than
just good doctors. Nurses, diabetic educators,
counselors and pharmacists all have to work
together to provide you good care. And just like
in a basketball team, a coherent health care team
improves the longer they work together. We will
be making efforts to organize care around teams
to help us to achieve the goal of your improved
health.
3.)We are becoming a PRIMARY CARE
MEDICAL HOME.
In order to provide you excellent service we encourage you to consider our clinic your medical
home. This means that we strive to provide most
of your primary care medical services (and also
some specialty services such as podiatry, gyne-
In addition to these above changes, please know
that all of our staff are working hard to improve
the way we do things. If you have questions,
concerns, criticisms or positive feedback about
these changes, feel free to inquire with one of
our staff members. For inquiries about IPC, feel
free to email me directly at spierce@astribe.com.
Little Axe Clinic
Update on the
Landscaping
As many of you know, the Little Axe Clinic
opened to patient care on April 30 of this year.
During the past couple of months since the clinic opened, we have had numerous compliments
on the building but many complaints about the
lawn. Most of the complaints are about the tall
grass and weeds. Right now, we are unable to
do anything with the grass and weeds due to the
contract we have with the company who placed
the landscaping around the clinic.
Our landscaping plans were included in the
plans of the building and the City of Norman
has a “Beautification Ordinance” requiring us
to maintain the landscaping as it was planned
that were submitted to the City before construction began. According to this ordinance,
we have to maintain the landscaping as planned
and follow the plans of the landscaping company. According to the care of the lawn, we cannot mow the lawn until the grass has a chance
to take root. We also cannot do anything with
the weeds, this is all part of the agreement with
the company. The company has to “paint” a
weed killer on the tall weeds around the building and wait about two weeks before they can
come back to mow the grass at the same height
all around. There are only two companies in
this area that can take care of the Buffalo Grass
that was planted and they have been very busy.
The company came out to the clinic on Thursday, June 21 to paint the weed killer and will be
back in two weeks to mow.
This type of grass requires specific mowers or
we risk the chance of pulling up the grass and
ruining it. This is expensive grass. We are required to keep this grass and the landscaping
for three years to be in compliance with the
ordinance. We had to pay the City of Norman
a bond for the landscaping costs and will be
under this for three years. In these next three
years, we have to maintain the landscaping
to City standards or risk losing a substantial
amount of money. If we could go back and
change these plans, we would, but that is not an
option at this time. We do realize that the landscaping is an eye-sore, but we are working to
make the landscaping better looking. Once the
mowing is complete, the lawns will look much
better and it will be absolute beautiful facility
inside and out.
Thank you for your concerns and comments.
Always feel free to contact the two clinic administrators if you have any questions. Marla
Women’s health services have been added at
the Little Axe Health Center. Jackie Odell,
APRN, CNP and Misty Clouse, RN have been
added to the Public Health department to provide complete preventative and disease care for
women of all ages.
Preventative care includes Pap Smears, Mammography, breast exams, rectal exams and
education for healthy living. Sexually Transmitted Disease, STD testing and treatment are
also provided. Other medical services provided
include treatment for abnormal and/or painful
menstrual cycles, postmenopausal disorders
and, hormone replacement.
Jackie, the Nurse Practitioner, sees patients
Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 430 PM.
Jackie has her Master’s in Women’s Health
from Drexel University in Philadelphia PA.
She has been in private practice in Shawnee
for nearly 6 years. She greatly enjoys working with women from their teen years and up
through the women’s lifetime.
The Health Center respects each person’s privacy and respects the confidential information
of each patient regardless of age. Services are
provided in the west hall of the clinic away
from the more public areas of the center. The
staff has 37 years between them in women’s
health care.
Congratulations
Alicia (Aly)
Edwards Miller!!
For receiving your
Masters Degree, Magna
Cum Laude & receiving
one of the Highest SGU
Academic Honors, 2012
Outstanding Master
of Science in Business
Management
We love you & are so very
proud of you,
Scott, Connor & Brody
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Sexual Violence Is NOT Ok!!
If you or anyone you know is a victim of sexual violence and
are currently needing assistance please contact the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Domestic Violence Department.
A Sexual Assault Advocate is there to assist you.
For more information regarding services please
contact Linda Gouge, Sexual Assault Advocate @
405-275-4030 ext. 206 or 405-585-8348
EVERYTHING at our agency is kept 100% confidential.
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Happy July 2012 Birthdays
Marilyn Byers
Gary Gibson
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Leila Kaseca
Kevin Kaseca
Amber Foreman
Katie Yates
Coltin Shawnee
Shannon Byers
Nikki Johnson
HAPPY 30th
BIRTHDAY
TOP SHELF!
Happy Birthday
to my lil brother
Eugene Stricklin
U.S NAVY-retired;
my sis Frances
Blanchard;
to my oldest
baby Susan Tiger;
my nephew and
niece Ezra & Erin
Delodge
and to Zac Davis.
Happy birthday to
all;
Much Love to you
all!!
We wish you a very
Special Day!
From Marvin & Sherry
LOVE,
MOM AND SIS
Happy Birthday
Marcus Wilson!
Hope you have a good day!
Love, Mom & Dad,
The Barnes,
Bridge & Bryleigh!!
Happy Birthday Beautiful!!
From you know who!
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HORSE SHOE BEND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM:
Summer 2012
On May 24, 2012, a banquet was held at the Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech Center in Shawnee. Each Student was recognized for their achievement during
the year at Horse Shoe Bend After School Program.
Hollin Kade Barnes
MOST CREATIVE
Desiree Cathonel
Johnson
MOST
PERSUASIVE
Bralynn
Kierra Barnes
MOST
DRAMATIC
Tristan Levi Bynum
MOST
IMPROVED
Eryn Edward Johnson
BEST SMILE
Kimberly
Raine Bynum
MOST
DRAMATIC
Alijah M. Masquas
RESPONSIBLE
Jayleen Alexus
Castaneda
SPELLING
Dahlia Monique
Gutierrez
GOOD HELPER
Jayden Ray Robinson
COOPERATIVE
Jimmy Ray
Rumsey
MATH
Daniel Alban
Castaneda
QUIETEST
Kaleb Jon Masquas
MOST IMPROVED
IN ALPHABET AND
NUMBERS
Gregory Hardin II
MATHLETE
Leila Rae Herrod
GOOD HELPER
Milton Wayne Skinner
STORY TELLER
David Jereman
Skinner
RESPONSIBLE
Not pictured:
James Elijah
Stephens
TEACHER
TESTER
Levi Charles Tiger
BEST ALL AROUND
STUDENT
Katie Lynn Wilson
IMPROVED
WRITING AND
COUNTING
NUMBERS
Ruben Andrew Wilson
BEST SPELLER
DamonWilson
PENMANSHIP
Brendan
James Winter
BEST ATTITUDE
Tara Ann
Nicole Winter
GOOD HELPER
Jeff D. (JD)
Worthley
COOPERATIVE
First day of Summer Tutoring began on Monday June 4, 2012, Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. We will be tutoring in Reading
for the first 2 weeks in June. Math Tutoring will start June 18, 2012 thru June 28, 2012 and Science will start July 2, 2012 thru July 12, 2012, due to
the Fourth of July being on a Wednesday, we will not be tutoring on Wednesday and Thursday, July 5, 2012. The last two weeks we will be tutoring
in Oklahoma History. That will start on July 16, 2012 through July 26, 2012.
We had 15 students attending the first week of reading in June. We divided students into groups on their reading levels. The older students were
able to read on their own, the groups read books out loud in their groups. At the end of the first week each student either read a book out loud or they
made a report on a book they read. Tutors and I videotaped each student while they gave their report or read a book out loud.
The second week students wrote about themselves and read their story. They also were videotaped during this project.
All students made progress during these two weeks of reading. The three Kindergarten Students that attended were able
to read a book. Students studied sight words and improved their comprehension skills. Students were award at the end of
the two weeks of reading with a movie and hot dogs, chips, soda drink.
Math session has started and students have been working on addition and subtraction for the first week. Second week
of math students will work on multiplication and division. Kindergarten students are familiarizing with numbers and
counting and learning to write numbers.
I would like to thank the tutors for their help during the first year of after school tutoring. Mrs. Elaine Brown, Randall
Watson, Stuart Rolette, Ramona McCoy, Dustin Rolette, Mrs. Patricia Brown, Kassidy Sparks, Azhi Becker, Megan
Mahtushquah.
Special Thanks to the following: Governor George Blanchard, Lt. Governor Isaac Gibson, Secretary Teri Reed, Treasurer
Kathy Deere, Representative Jeff Gibson, The Sac and Fox Nation Business Committee, White Turkey Band, Absentee
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Shawnee Tribe Media Department, Absentee Shawnee Management Information Systems (MIS), Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police, MSPI Program
of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health, Absentee Shawnee Veterans Affairs Association, OEH Department of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
A Tentative Schedule has been in plan for the two weeks of Science:
Monday July 2, 2012
Water Pressure & Demonstration with, “Waterzookas” Roger Anderson
Cooking Hot Dogs with Solar Energy
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Cravat
Tuesday July 3, 2012
Randall Watson
Water Quality and Bugs –Cecilia Flores and Phillip
10:15 am – 11:00 am Water Pollution Prevention Slide Show
11:15 am – 12:00 pm Fire Prevention – Larry Clark, BIA & Smokey Bear
Wednesday July 4, 2012
NO TUTORING
Thursday, July 5, 2012
NO TUTORING
Monday July 9, 2012
Tuesday July 10, 2012
Wednesday 11, 2012
Thursday, July 12, 2012
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Recycling
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Build Bird House with Recycled Items- Cecilia Flores
Water Presentation
Roger Anderson
Shana Mashburn – USGS Hydrologis
Alternative Energy Day
Field Trip to Grey Snow Eagle House, Perkins, Oklahoma
History Session is planned for July 16, 2012 thru July 26, 2012, we have a full schedule for the two weeks. We will be planning a trip to the American
Indian Cultural Center and Museum, in Oklahoma City. Students will mainly be learning about the Oklahoma History and the Tribes in Oklahoma.
If you have any questions about the summer tutoring sessions please call 405 481-0397.
Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Director ~ Horse Shoe Bend After School Program ~ Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
20225 South Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma, 74801
405-275-4030, Ext: 133 ~ 405-481-0397 Cell number ~ Fax Number: 405 273-9629 ~ edwinab@astribe.com
WHITE TURKEY BAND
On May 24, 2012 The Horse Shoe Bend After School Program held an Awards Banquet for the students that attended the after school
program. We sponsored the Banquet with the help from Absentee Shawnee Executive Committee and a donation from Twila Longhorn
Parker. The Veterans of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe also gave donation. The Banquet was a success as the students had a exciting time
being recognized for their accomplishments in their school studies. Mr. Mike Matlock, Assistant Superintendent of Gordon Cooper VoTech was the guest speaker. We had 85 people attend the Banquet. A meal was provided by Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech, before the Awards
were given out.
Would like to thank the following people for showing their support by attending the Banquet:
Secretary Teri Reed, of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of
Gwen Switch, Treasurer of the White Turkey Band Committee
Indians of Oklahoma
Twila Parker, Secretary of the White Turkey Band Committee
Treasurer Kathy Deere, of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of
Doug and Kathy Switch, White Turkey Band
Indians of Oklahoma
Kay Wallace, White Turkey Band
Second Chief Orvena (Twiggy) Gregory, of the
Herbert Switch, White Turkey Band
Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma
June Buckner, White Turkey Band
Rick Short, Grant Writer for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Ramona McCoy, White Turkey Band
Sherman Tiger, Absentee Shawnee Media Department
Eastman Switch, White Turkey Band
Melpherd Switch, Vice-President White Turkey Band Committee
All the parents and grandparents of the students that attended the first year at the Horse Shoe Bend After School Program.
Like to thank Twila Parker for all her help in the planning of this Banquet, it was a BIG SUCCESS!!!!!!
Just to mention some of the activities that the White Turkey Band is preparing. We are awaiting word on when the Weather Siren, that
is to be installed at the Horse Shoe Bend Community Center, and we are planning a community event for this occasion and the public will
be invited.
August the 17, 2012 we will be holding a Bingo Night at the Horse Shoe Bend Community Center 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
Second Annual Fun Run is in the planning for October 6, 2012 at the Horse Shoe Bend Community Center. Proceeds of the Bingo Night
will help with the expenses of the Fun Run.
White Turkey Band Meeting are held first Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m., at the Horse Shoe Bend Community Center.
Edwina Butler-Wolfe, President
White Turkey Band
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From the Title VI Staff
Happy 4th of July
July 4th, AST Complex will be closed for Independence Day; Title VI will not deliver or serve this day. Be Safe
and Drink plenty of fluids.
On May 16th, The Title VI Director, Dos Owings attended a meeting in Norman with OICO Committee & Members;
we had a great opportunity to meet with Kathy Greenlee, Assistant Secretary on Aging. We voiced our appreciation
for keeping our programs flexible, 3 year funding, simple reporting, training, and listening sessions and recommended
to increase funding!!!!!! The OICOA Committee presented Assistant Secretary Greenlee a beautiful Shawl and Cynthia
LaCounte Director Office for American Indian, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian Programs
Administration
for
Community Living
Administration
on
Aging also received a
Shawl.
July
10-13,
The
Title VI Director, Dos
Owings will be attending the Title VI Conference
in
Denver,
CO.
If you need to
contact Title VI during
this time, Donna Butler
or Johnnie Bettleyoun
will be able to help you
or contact Rep. Jeff
Gibson.
During
the
hot
weather, we encourage
you to drink plenty of
water to stay hydrated. Please, if you’re
not going to be home
call us and let us know,
so the drivers will not
be in the heat at the
door waiting on you to
answer and if you have
an ice chest please put
some ice in the chest
so it can help with
keeping your food &
milk from spoiling. The
Drivers will not leave a
meal if a container is
not available!!
If you have any questions or concerns, feel
free to call us at 405275-4030 ext 169(office), ext 149(diner),
ext 180(packing room).
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All applications and guidelines are available at www.
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For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at
(405) 275-4030 ext. 121 or 1-800-256-3341 or email to
tresham@astribe.com.
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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
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Income
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Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions
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Condition of Home
Other Programs available:
• Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program
Applications need to be completed and all necessary documents attached before the application will be processed.
Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com.
Submit completed application to:
Office of Environmental Health & Engineering
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex
Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13
If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at (405) 214-4235
Absentee Shawnee
Housing Authority
107 N. Kimberly, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804
Phone: (405) 273-1050
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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE
Randy Edge
tero director
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
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Phone 405.275.4030 ext. 135 Fax 405.395.9888 Cell 405.432.9859
This past month TERO has been recognized and awarded the Certificate of
Commendation for Safety Excellence from the Associated General Contractors.
We currently have a total of 460 applicants, 8 new applicants, 19 walk ins and
47 phone calls. Employment referral is 2 applicants to the Health Clinic and
11 to the tribal offices. The referrals consist of skills such as clerical, janitorial,
gaming, and health field. TERO has assigned four college interns to the following
positions within the tribe such as Health Field, Culture Preservation, and Clerical
Office Departments. We look forward to having these interns here on campus this
summer and we are hoping to give them as much experience in the workforce as
possible. We are very please to give our Indian people employment opportunity and
career support in making a better life for their families as well as the community.
Are you or anyone you know currently seeking employment? The Tribal
Employment Rights Office is accepting applications for temporary and full time
positions. We post all the positions that we are currently seeking employment for
on our bulletin boards located outside of our office. These positions include local,
OKC, and tribal jobs. We encourage all native Americans to come in and fill out
an application with TERO. In order to have a completed application you will need
to bring in 3 forms of identification such as Drivers License, Social Security Card,
CDIB and/or State ID. Along with any credentials, licenses, or degrees you may
have and a resume is highly recommended. If you have any questions about the
TERO department feel free to contact us and we will be happy to assist you.
Randy Edge – TERO Director 405-275-4030 Ext: 135
Bridgette Wilson – TERO Office Assistant 405-275-4030 Ext: 163
TERO Job Interview Tips
-Keep Composure by confident voice and remember to breath
-Be concise and refrain from rambling.
-Provide Examples “yes you have done that before..” provide
strategic examples.
-Be Honest and give relevant examples that pertain to you.
-Professionalism is very important, keep your mind on the job
and refrain from being too personal.
The following is a list of job openings for off campus positions through
the TERO department:
Journeyman
Diesal Mechanic
Maintenance Technician
Loader
Fitter
Safety Coordinator
CDL Driver
Delivery Hand
Assistant Manager
Waste Water Plant Team Leader
LPN
AR Associate
Banking Compliance Officer
Sales Associate
Finance
These positions are located right outside of the TERO office. We update
these positions daily. If you have any questions concerning a job opening
please feel free to contact us at 405-275-4030 Ext: 163 or 135.
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE
Bridgette Wilson
tero office assistant
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
bwilson@astribe.com
Phone 405.275.4030 ext. 163
Fax 405.395.9888
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Catching up With Texas Tech Softball Pitcher
Ashley Brokeshoulder
By Sam Laskaris
Following a rollercoaster junior season, Ashley
Brokeshoulder is already thinking ahead to 2013, in what
will be her final year in the NCAA ranks. The 21-yearold, who has Choctaw and Absentee Shawnee ancestry,
is a softball pitcher with the Texas Tech Red Raiders, the
women’s university team.
Brokeshoulder and her teammates concluded their 2012
campaign on May 19 with a 2-0 loss to Harvard University at
the NCAA Regional tournament in Seattle, Washington. In
their other matches at that four-team regional tournament
the Red Raiders defeated Maryland 6-1 but lost 2-0 to
host Washington, the team that won the event. Texas Tech
finished the season with an over-all record of 41-17.
But Brokeshoulder did not play as much as she would
have liked to this year. That’s because she only joined
the squad in mid-season, after recovering from a bout
of mononucleosis. Upon her return Brokeshoulder was
primarily used as a relief pitcher and not as one of the
club’s two starters.
“I was just excited to get back playing,” she said. “I
started off slow but then I got into it.”
Brokeshoulder appeared in just seven games this season
and started just one match. She posted a 2-0 record and
a 2.33 earned-run average. Brokeshoulder, who is from
Shawnee, Oklahoma, had played considerably more during
her first two seasons at Texas Tech.
During her freshman year she appeared in 24 games and had 11 starts as well as an 8-6 record and 2.43 ERA. And during
her sophomore season she played in 21 matches and had seven starts. Even though her ERA shot up to 5.25, Brokeshoulder
posted an 8-0 record.
As for one of her goals in her senior year, Brokeshoulder would love to have a spot in the Red Raiders’ starting rotation.
“I feel if I work hard I should be able to do that,” said Brokeshoulder, who is studying Nutrition Science at the university.
The two players who received the majority of starts for Texas Tech in 2012 will both be back next season. Cara Custer is
going into her sophomore season while Brittany Talley will be a junior. Brokeshoulder realizes the fact she will be a senior
does not give her any sort of advantage.
“My coach as said it doesn’t matter what year you’re in it’s how you play,” she said. Texas Tech coach Shanon Hays said
he was impressed with Brokeshoulder during her limited action this year.
“She came on for us late in the spring and provided us with several solid relief appearances during Big 12 play and also in
the regional,” he said. Hays is also hoping Brokeshoulder’s solid late-season efforts carry over into her 2013 campaign.
“We hope Ashley will build on that experience and be ready to have a great senior season,” he said.
During each of her first three years at Texas Tech, Brokeshoulder and her teammates have competed in one of the 16 NCAA
regional tournaments. But they’ve never advanced past that. She’s hoping that changes next year and that the Red Raiders can
be one of the 16 teams to earn a berth in the Super Nationals. And then from there eight squads qualify for the Women’s College
World Series. The Red Raiders have eight players who are graduating this season. But Brokeshoulder and her teammates are
excited about some of those players who have been recruited and will be joining the program.
“Our coach has told us a bunch of those girls coming in are going to be able to fill those roles,” Brokeshoulder said.
To help prepare for her senior year Brokeshoulder plans to suit up for a women’s softball team that will participate in
various Native tournaments in Oklahoma this summer. She anticipates she’ll play in three events throughout the state.
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“Following in Our Footsteps”
Nakiti Timage Pamthaykea
The MSPI (Meth/Suicide Prevention Initiative)
funded through (IHS) Indian Health Service was
renamed to “Following in Our Footsteps” in an
effort to engage tribal youth for meth/suicide
preventative services. The 3rd year of funding will
end August 31st. However the Behavioral Health
Department received an “Award Letter” for another
year of funding beginning September 1, 2012.
Our most recent activity was the Illinois
Camping Retreat held on June 5th, 6th, 7th and
8th at the Arrowhead Resort near Tahlequah, Ok.
Our volunteers consisted of adult family members,
tribal employees and other interested individuals
as the following: Estee Cervantes, Gary Steves,
Manual Johnson, Sleepy Eye LaFromboise,
Michael Owings, Gene Kemp, Karen Washington,
Sidna McKane, Andy Warrior, Randy Edge, Darrell
Larney, and Kristy Morrell. My sincere thanks are
extended to all volunteers who made the trip fun
& safe for everyone. Special thanks, goes to the
ThunderBird Casino for use of their bus and to our
driver, Garrie Wheeler for transporting everyone
safely.
A total of 24 youth participated in the river
retreat. Two of those days they were able to do float
trips down the river. The 1st day was a 6 miles float
trip and after gaining some experience a 12 miles
float trip was accomplished. It was a unique and
first time experience for some participants on the
river. They were able to stop and eat lunch and
view the scenery but coming back to the lodge a
little bit more tanned!
Upon arriving and settling in, Sleepy Eye
LaFromboise did group introduction and interaction
with ice breakers for everyone. At night he provided
cultural storytelling, singing, and provided
encouraging words for the youth to be safe and
healthy. The other evening hours they were educated
about Meth and Suicide prevention using the Faces
of Meth presentation, Sucker Punched video, and
substance abuse and depression screening. Also
role playing by the youth for preventative steps in
suicide. Our youth face many stresses in their lives
in not only peer pressure but the pressure to succeed.
Additional stress can be divorce, moving, combined
families creating more self doubt and depression.
Our goal is that the participants gain new tools for
prevention in their young lives.
On May 10th, the MSPI Director attended the
Oklahoma Tribal State Relations Workgroup at
the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur, Ok. A
program overview of the Chokka ‘Kilimpi’ Division
of Youth & Family Services of the Chickasaw Nation
was given and an update on the Oklahoma Systems
of Care. The group discussed one day training on
Cultural Competency and set a date for September
6, 2012 with the location TBA. The training will
target service providers in the Behavioral Health,
Child Welfare and Law Enforcement who work in
Oklahoma County and surrounding counties. More
information will be provided at a later date.
MSPI Director received a Tribal Scholarship
to attend the 19th Annual Children’s Behavioral
Health Conference from the Oklahoma Department
of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services.
KIDS COOKING CLASSES
Whe n:
June 27, 2012
July 11, 2012
Augus t 8, 2012
Where:
Abse ntee Shawnee Tr ibal He al th
Clinic
15951 Li t t le Axe Dr i ve
Norman, OK 73026
What Time:
All Classe s will begin @ 2:00 p.m.
Who can come:
Any child f rom age s 4-12
We are only taking 12 kids so ge t your
child’s name on the lis t ASAP!
Contact Sidna McKane at 405-701-7977
or sidnam@astribe.com
The training site was in Tulsa, Ok on May 15 -17.
The training offered 15.75 CEU’s with participants
being able to create relationships with other services
providers for a more comprehensive behavioral
health services for young children, youth, and
families.
Attendance to the National Health Board
Summit in Tulsa, Ok on May 30, 31 & June 1
provided an opportunity to meet and share with one
another the resources and knowledge of prevention
in Indian Health care, law & policy, research in tribal
health. The Oklahoma City Area Inter-Tribal Health
Board provides many free training opportunities
specifically for MSPI programs.
Several activities continue to be on-going such
as the incentive at the YMCA which encourages
the family unit to interact together in learning new
life skills. The horseback riding lessons has been
another alternative for the family at the Gwaltney
Ranch in Shawnee, Ok. Future community events
may be our Annual Suicide Prevention Walk/Run,
Crisis Response Team, and establishing a Face
Book.
The “Following in Our Footsteps” continues to
welcome tribal members who want to participate
as instructors/mentors and volunteers. The MSPI
Program has moved to the Little Axe Clinic at
15951 Little Axe Drive, Norman, Ok 73026. For
more information please contact Jenifer Sloan,
MHR, MSPI Director @ (405) 701-7988.
The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Center
Announces
A Free Program Sponsored by
Diabetes and Wellness and the OSU Extension
Community Nutrition Education Program
Enroll today
Lesson topics include
• Choosing Healthy drinks
• My plate and the food groups
• Making smart breakfast choices
• Eating more fruits and vegetables
• Preparing healthy meals and meal planning
• Understanding food labels and portion sizes
• Food safety and making the most of your food dollars
Class will begin July 6, 2012 every Friday @2:00 p.m. @
the Little Axe Health Center
15951 Little Axe Dr, Norman, OK 73026
For Native American and/or SoonerCare members
Sign up today to RSVP
with Sidna McKane at 405-701-7977
or sidnam@astribe.com
Seating is limited
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Are you at risk for diabetes, have diabetes or
know someone who does? Type 2 diabetes is
the most common type of diabetes and affects
millions of Native Americans. Many people
are unaware that they have diabetes or pre-diabetes. Native Americans are
twice as likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than others. Some common signs
and symptoms include:
• Frequent infections
• Blurred vision
• Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
• Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
• Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections
Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms.
Some ways to prevent and manage diabetes is through healthy lifestyle behaviors. One question that many people with diabetes or pre-diabetes often
ask is “What can I eat?”. The American Diabetes Association states that you
do not have to be deprived or restricted. The key factors are learning what
are the “superfoods”, how much of it you can have and how often. Getting
into the habit of eating a healthy diet helps you manage diabetes and prevent
complications caused by diabetes.
The following foods are listed on the American Diabetes Association web
site as” superfoods”. Try to incorporate as many of these foods into your
daily meal plan to enhance the nutrient content of your meals.
The foods listed have a low glycemic index (causes slower rise in blood
glucose after eating) and provide key nutrients that are lacking in the typical
western diet such as:
• magnesium
• calcium
• vitamins A, C, and E.
• potassium
• fiber
Beans,dark green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit, sweet potatoes, berries, tomatoes, fish high in Omega-3 fatty acids, whole grains, nuts, fat-free milk
and yogurt. To learn more about eating these superfoods and recipes visit
diabetes.org and sign up for Wellness and Healthy Eating classes at the
Little Axe Clinic. Call Sidna McKane to sign up at 405 701-7977.
Source: American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org
Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health
Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health is now providing counseling services in
both Shawnee and Little Axe locations. We are taking new patients at this time.
Our facilities offer an array of services including but not limited to:
*Psychiatry- adult and child
*Intensive Outpatient Groups
*Domestic Violence Counseling
*Grief Counseling
*Substance Abuse Counseling
*Individual Therapy
*Group Counseling
*Bio Feedback
*Stress Reduction
*DUI Assessment
We welcome back Kristy Morrell – she is now located at the Little Axe Clinic
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest staff:
Dr. Julia Irwin is a psychiatrist and has been providing services at the Little
Axe Clinic. She is available on every Thursday.
Dr. Peter Stanbro is a child psychiatrist and will is currently taking new patients. He will be providing services every Thursday at our Little Axe Clinic.
Monte Blake, LPC is one our newest clinician’s. He is located at our Shawnee Clinic.
If in need of services call:
Shawnee: 405-878-4716
Or
Little Axe: 405-447-0300
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PHARMACY NEWS
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL PHARMACY
• As of January 1, 2012, Oklahoma State Law mandates a current photo
ID is required for EVERY time ANY controlled medication being picked
up.
• Both Shawnee and Little Axe pharmacy locations both fill prescriptions for members
of all tribes, but outside prescription orders are restricted to Absentee Shawnee Tribal
citizens with established charts.
• If you would like to receive a text message to your cell phone when your medications
are ready for pick-up, please alert the pharmacy staff and provide us with a current cell
phone number.
The following are a few tips to help us be more efficient in our delivery of pharmacy
services to you:
P Present insurance cards each time you pick up or drop off a prescription
P Keep us informed of changes in address, phone number and other contact information.
P Let the Pharmacy staff know if the prescription is going to be picked up or
needs to be delivered.
P When requesting refills, please provide 24 hours notice and either the refill
number, which is located above your name on the prescription label, or the
names of your medication.
If you have any questions at any time, feel free to call the Pharmacy or stop by and
speak with one of our Pharmacists. We are here to assist you with your pharmaceutical
needs!
New Hours of Operation for the Pharmacy:
Shawnee: 7am-6pm Monday-Friday
Little Axe: 7am-5:30pm Monday-Friday
We are open through the lunch hour!!
**Both pharmacy departments are closed the first Wednesday of each month to
complete administrative duties**
The Shawnee Clinic is proud to continue to
provide full service care to our patients.
We are maintaining our pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, primary medical care, and behavioral health services. Dr. Pat Chainakul, Pediatrician,
has become an integral part of our team. Stacy Curtis, Physician Assistant, and Veronica Moody, Nurse Practitioner, are our full-time midlevel providers. Dr. Jennifer Semore MD will be at the Shawnee Clinic
on Thursdays seeing patients until we are able to find a full-time physician. We are actively recruiting a full-time Family Practice Physician
and have a pending contract with a part-time Internal Medicine specialist. Dr. James Gormley, Pediatrician, has graciously agreed to cover for
Dr. Chainakul while she is gone on vacation.
Same day and next day appointments available. Please call 878-5850
to schedule that appointment. We have limited appointment times for
new patients since they require more extensive work up on their first
visit.
We have recently remodeled our registration desk to provide more
privacy for our patients. The nurse's station and check-out desk have
been added as well. Come see all of our changes. We are proud to be
a part of such a progressive health system which includes the beautiful
new facility at Little Axe. Our goal is to provide exceptional healthcare
to the Absentee Shawnee Tribal members as well as all of our other patients.
Respectfully submitted by Marla Throckmorton RN, Shawnee Clinic
Administrator.
ASTribe
Indian Child Welfare
Department
FOSTER CARE
This article appears in the Daily Times in Farmington, New
Mexico. And even though this talks about the foster care program and tribal children in foster care, this article can speak
on behalf of what the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Foster Care
and other tribes are going thru. Finding foster homes is a necessary to not only protect AST children but to also maintain
their cultural identity, heritage and traditions. The Absentee is
a small tribe and we should be able to work as ONE TRIBE to
care for the AST children. If you have any questions, contact
the ICW department at (405)275-4030.
“Only two foster homes in San Juan County belong to American Indian families, but more than half of the 85 children in
foster care now are American Indian. That means about 40
American Indian youths in the local foster system are living
with non-native families. The Children, Youth and Families
Department, charged with placing children in alternate homes
if their own families are deemed unsafe for reasons of abuse or
neglect, is having a hard time finding enough native families
for the number of native children in the system.
Foster Parents Needed!!!
Can you open your home and heart for a foster child? Foster parents
provide a temporary, safe home for children in crisis. Foster parents
are partners with child welfare workers, lawyers and judges. It is not
for everyone but if you have it in your heart - we need you.
• Can you love and care for a child who comes from a difficult
background?
• Can you help a child develop a sense of belonging?
• Are you secure in yourself & your parenting Skills?
• Can you maintain a positive attitude toward a child’s parents?
• Can you love with all your heart & then let go?
FOSTER PARENTS PROVIDE A TEMPORARY, SAFE HOME FOR
CHILDREN IN CRISIS. THEY ARE PARTNERS WITH WORKERS,
LAWYERS, AND JUDGES. IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE! CAN YOU
OPEN YOUR HOME AND HEART FOR A FOSTER CHILD?
Many children need a loving home and a family to help them through
a very tough time. Please think about it and talk with your family
before you become a foster home. They all need safe, supportive
environments!
If you find yourself and your family interested in Foster Care, please
contact J.R. Wind
405-275-4030 ext. 195.
The department does everything it can to match a child with a family of a similar background. That doesn’t work when fewer
homes than children are in the system, which means native children more often than not end up in non-native families. This is
contrary to federal policy, which directs the department to make every effort to place children of American Indian descent in
homes that nourish their cultural identity. But without more native families stepping up to offer a home for children, there is
little the department can do to remedy this situation.
The Indian Child Welfare Act provides four placement options, which the department must pursue in descending order every
time it places a native child. The first option is to place American Indian children with a relative who can provide a safe environment and who eventually attains a foster care license. The second option is for a child to be placed in a family from the
same American Indian tribe. The third is for the child to be placed with a American Indian family not of the same tribe. The
final option, and the one the CYFD most often uses, is matching native children with non-native families that simply have a
foster care license.
This is a loss for children and for potential foster families. It’s also a loss when it comes to efforts to revitalize native traditions
and teach them to the children. We encourage all native families with the resources that can allow children a home to contact
the Children, Youth and Families Department. Fostering a child is one of the most rewarding things a family can do.”
In the state of Oklahoma alone, there are almost 3000 Native American children in the foster care program with a majority of
these children placed in non-native placements. Now imagine if your son, daughter, grand children were placed in another home
that didn’t teach or understand the Absentee Shawnee traditions. What would happen to their identity, their sense of being a
AST, their sense of belonging and being proud of being a Absentee Shawnee?
The AST ICW dept are in need to foster homes. Emergency homes, temporary homes, it doesn’t matter. We have made it a goal
to get certify at least 5 homes to be foster homes for the AST. With obtaining more every year from this point on. It takes ONE
TRIBE to care for ONE CHILD. As the great Tecumseh said, “A SINGLE TWIG BREAKS BUT A BUNDLE OF TWIGS IS
STRONG.”
For more information about being a foster home, please contact the Indian Child Welfare Department at (405)275-4030.
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Safety Tips from
√ Never leave children alone in or around cars; not even for a
minute.
√ Put something you'll need like your cell phone, handbag,
employee ID or brief case, etc., on the floor board in the
back seat.
√ Get in the habit of always opening the back door of your
vehicle every time you reach your destination to make sure
no child has been left behind. This will soon become a
habit. We call this the “Look Before You Lock” campaign.
√ Keep a large stuffed animal in the child's car seat when
it’s not occupied. When the child is placed in the seat, put
the stuffed animal in the front passenger seat. It's a visual
reminder that anytime the stuffed animal is up front you
know the child is in the back seat in a child safety seat.
√ Make arrangements with your child’s day care center or
babysitter that you will always call if your child will not be
there on a particular day as scheduled.
√ Keep vehicles locked at all times; even in the garage or
driveway and always set your parking brake.
√ Keys and/or remote openers should never be left within
reach of children.
√ Make sure all child passengers have left the vehicle after it
is parked.
√ When a child is missing, check vehicles and car trunks
immediately.
√ If you see a child alone in a vehicle, get involved. If they
are hot or seem sick, get them out as quickly as possible.
Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.
√ Be especially careful about keeping children safe in and
around cars during busy times, schedule changes and periods
of crisis or holidays.
√ Use drive-thru services when available. (restaurants, banks,
pharmacies, dry cleaners, etc.)
√ Use your debit or credit card to pay for gas at the pump.
For additional information about ways to keep children
safe in and around vehicles, visit our website at www.
KidsAndCars.org
Raffle tickets
On sale at $5.00 each or 5 tickets for $20.00
Raffle item: 50" HiDef Flat Screen TV,
donated by Thunderbird Entertainment
Center, drawing to be held at the AST Elders
Veterans' PowWow, September 10, 2012.
Contact any AST Elder to purchase your tickets.
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Music Keeps You Young
By Phil Bradley, Music Education
At 84 years young, Alec Davis still has the liveliness to play music. Mr. Davis started in the Music Education classes 3 months ago trying his luck on the
piano. Now, Mr. Davis is rocking out on the bass guitar and doing just fine. In
my opinion, his passion for music is so broad that he must play in his sleep.
Every Thursday when 11:00 a.m. rolls around you can find Mr. Davis playing
the bass guitar, learning a new scale, or playing some buggy along with me and
having a blast. I believe that this is a wonderful dream come true for this 84 year
old elder. Mr. Davis really set a great example for the elders in his community,
as well as, his kids, and grandchildren. It’s great to see him being so active and
getting around visiting other elders in the title 6 program.
The main goal of our Music Education classes is to find the talent within the
Native American community as well as, getting students to live an active and
productive lifestyle. I am pleased that the Music Education classes have helped
to make a difference in the life of some of our tribal elders with learning the joy
and love that music can bring. Each week I’m privileged to teach over 64 Native
Americans learn the wonders of music and watch so many become musicians
and loving members of the music society. I know this experience has meant
so very much to me. I have been able to be part of a gift that has changed so
many lives in our tribe and others in our state.
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe has been outstanding in their pursuit of assisting their members reach their goals as musicians. I feel very fortunate to
have the opportunity to call this my home away from home and very proud of
each of the students in the program. To me, they all feel just like my family and
friends. Thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart, to you, God Bless.
Phil Bradley
Music Education
CHPS/BH
Outreach Music for Wellness
AST COUNTRY
KITCHEN
Sunday - 7am to 7pm
Monday - 7am to 3pm
Tuesday - 7am to 3pm
Wednesday - 7am to 8pm
Thursday - 7am to 8pm
Friday - 7am to 9pm
Saturday - 7am to 9pm
Early Bird Breakfast
$4.99
2 Eggs/Bacon or Sausage/Hash
Browns
Biscuits & Gravy or Toast & Coffee
(Not valid on Saturday or Sunday. 1 coupon
per customer.With coupon.
No substitutions
Check out our
daily homemade
lunch specials!
Something
different
every day!
Open 7 Days A Week!
366-7220
(In Front of Thunderbird Entertainment Center Next
to AST Smoke Shop)
HUMAN RESOURCE
Current Job Openings
HEALTH POSITIONS:
Executive Director of Health Programs
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE
OF OKLAHOMA
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
DEPARTMENT
Victim Advocacy
Assist victims by offering educational classes that focus on the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault, stalking and dating/violence. Each victim
is helped with emotional support and resources both from Tribal programs and
local community programs.
COURT / LEGAL POSITIONS:
Supreme Court Tribal Judge
Staff Physician-Shawnee Clinic
Court Advocacy
Assists survivors with domestic violence court related appearances as well as
filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders.
Dentist/Dental Director
GAMING COMMISSION POSITIONS:
Accounting Technician
Surveillance Operator
Business Operations Representative
Internal Auditor
Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence in emergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim to either
receive housing or utility assistance.
Medical Coder
Licensing Agent
Transitional Housing
Executive Director Gaming
MEDIA / MIS POSITIONS:
Web Developer
FAMILY SERVICE POSITIONS:
Part Time Victim Advocate
CULTURAL PRESERVATION:
Office Manager
Gift Shop Manager
BOARDS & COMMISSION POSITIONS:
Director of Cultural Preservation
Health Authority Board Member
Commissioner for the TERO Boards
BUILDING BLOCKS POSITIONS:
Commissioners
Director
Floater
Housing and Utility Assistance
The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence. Participants have up to two years to obtain education and job skills
needed to begin a new life. Services include case management, counseling,
and transportation. There area four homes all equipped with furniture and basic
household items.
Referral Assistance
Assists with providing community resources to those who are in need of additional services outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic
Violence Program.
Sexual Assault Advocacy
The AST DV Sexual Assault Program is on-call 24 hours per day to provide
emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to sexual assault survivors
at hospitals, police stations and throughout the legal system. The Program also
serves as a resource center to the community by offering educational information and referrals.
Shelter Placement Assistance
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program works with other
shelters within Oklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for the victim and children may also be available.
Community Outreach
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational
trainings, informational displays, and community events in order to provide
more awareness to both Tribal and non-Tribal communities.
For a full listing of the job posting and qualifications visit www.astribe.com/employment.
You can also contact the Human Resource Department at 405.275.4030 ext 131 or 170
For any questions regarding any of the above services please
contact the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence
staff at (405) 275-4030.
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Cover art is a selection of Earnest Spybuck painting,
“Procession Before War Dance” circa 1910
AST Tribal Grocery &
SmokeShop Little Axe (405) 364-0668
AST Country Kitchen (405) 366-7220
AST Smokeshop in
Harrah
(405) 454-0055
ASEDA
(405) 878-6782
Fax: (405) 878-4542
or
Tribal Complex
(405) 275-4030
or
1-800 256-3341
Building Blocks
(405) 878-0633
(405) 878-4702
Health Programs
or
1-877-878-4702
Little Axe Clinic
(405) 447-0300
Little Axe Dental
(405) 307-9704
(405) 878-5850
Shawnee Clinic
Shawnee Pharmacy
(405) 878-5859
Behavioral Health
(405) 878-4716
LA Resource Center
(405) 364-7298
(405) 364-7569
or
LA Cultural Center
(405) 447-3372
AST Police
(405) 275-3200
(405) 275-3432
or
OEH/OEP
(405) 214-4235
AST Housing Authority (405) 273-1050
Thunderbird Casino
(405) 360-9270
1-800-259-LUCK
or
2011
TRIBAL PHONE NUMBERS
of Indians of Oklahoma
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
INDIAN CHILD WELFARE
Margaret Ellis ....................................... 193
JR Wind ................................................. 166
Sena Yesslith (ICW) ............................. 114
Secretary Teri Reed ....................... 104
Jerry Ann Knox ............................. 186
Larry Buckley (Enrollment).............. 107
Darrell Larney (Enrollment) ............. 103
Treasurer Kathy Deere ................. 118
Eddie Brokeshoulder ........................ 148
Edwina Butler-Wolfe ............................ 133
HORSE SHOE BEND
(After School Program Director)
HUMAN RESOURCES
Lisa Brownell (HR Director) ............... 131
Elizabeth Clark .................................... 170
HR ......................................................... 111
Governor George Blanchard ........ 188
Lyndale Waller .............................. 187
MUSIC
Phil Bradley ........................................... 117
ATTORNEY
Alyssa Campbell .................................... 134
Whitney Weingartner ........................... 134
Troy Littleaxe ........................................ 134
Michalah Anderson............................... 134
COURT
Kathy Brock (Court Clerk) .................. 120
Vanessa Ryder ....................................... 139
FINANCE
Belinda Collins (Controller) ..................... 162
Jennifer Hernandez (Budget Analyst) ...... 213
Genevieve Foster (Asst. Cont.) ................. 161
Amy Hilderbrand (Pay. Spec.) ................. 159
Teresa Gile (Admin. Asst.) ........................ 115
Jenny Ware (Acct. Pay.) ........................... 143
Holly Davis (Acct. Pay. Spec.) .................... 144
Dee Wood (Staff Acct. II) .......................... 110
Twyla Blanchard (Staff Acct. II).............. 175
David Deer ............................................. 151
Arlene Herrera ...................................... 129
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES
Linda Zientek ........................................ 168
Kimberly Stephens ................................ 156
Deborah Davis (Domestic Violence) .... 113
Jackie Denny ......................................... 108
Linda Gouge (Sexual Assault Adv)...... 206
Melissa Lopez ........................................ 195
ELECTION COMMISSION
Emily Longman ..................................... 150
EDUCATION
Margaret Ellis Admin Asst./Rec. ......... 193
Tresha Spoon ......................................... 121
CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP
Henryetta Ellis (Director/THPO) ....... 190/199
Alison Taylor (Gift Shop Manager)............ 203
Lisa Botone (Library/Gift Shop) ......... 122
Gift Shop ................................................ 152
ASEDA
Adam Proctor ........................................ 181
UPDATED: MAY 11, 2012
PAGING ZONES
ALL PAGE ...............................................70
Finance page.............................................71
Police Dept. ................. 275-3200 / 275-3432
Thunderbird Casino NRM ......... 360-9270
Shawnee Casino .................... 405-273-2679
Tribal Store (Little Axe) ................. 364-0668
(Kenny Jones, Roger Anderson,
Cecilia Flores, Dennis Burks )
OEH/OEP ..................................... 214-4235
(Sherman Tiger, Faustina Blanchard )
Housing ......................................... 273-1050
Media ............................................ 598-1279
(Lora Beeler, Lauren May, Rick Short)
OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE
All Nations Bank .......................... 273-0202
ASEDA ......................................... 878-6782
AST Campus ................................ 275-4030
Toll Free ........................ 1-800-256-3341
Brendle Corner ............................ 447-3372
Building Blocks ........................... 878-0633
Shawnee Clinic
Clinic (Bldg. 17)............................... 878-5850
Pharmacy...................................... 878-5859
Toll free.......................... 1-866-742-4977
(Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Rosie Tallbear, Jared Duroy)
HEALTH PROGRAMS
Behavioral Health ........................ 878-4716
Community Health (Bldg 17) ........ 878-5850
Alternate No. .............. 395-0593 / 395-9006
Contract Health (Bldg 16) .............. 878-4702
Toll free.......................... 1-877-878-4702
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
OTHER EXTENSIONS
Receptionist (Wannetta Battise) .................101
Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. .................................109
Bldg. 1 Break Rm ..................................185
Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .........................211
Treas. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .......................119
Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. ............................191
Finance Conference Rm ........................171
CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE .COM
TAX COMMISSION / TAG
Les Cusher ............................................. 136
Alicia Engler .......................................... 179
SOCIAL SERVICES
Annie Wilson (Director) .......................... 167
REALTY
Rachel Howell (Director)...................... 125
Johnnie Hagan (Probate) ..................... 126
Joseph Blanchard.................................. 127
PROCUREMENT
Becky Prewett (Director)...................... 160
Asaycia Clayton ................................... 178
POLICE DEPT............... 275-3200 / 275-3432
Brad Jackson (Chief) .............................. 138
Linda Day .............................................. 140
Ben Henderson ...................................... 182
Scott Wilson........................................... 174
Anthony Johnson .................................. 141
Trent Norton ......................................... 155
Glenna Jones ......................................... 145
Greg Mendiaz ........................................ 174
MIS........................................ Helpdesk 400
Rico Coon (Director, helpdesk) ..................... 208
Michael Berry (Website, helpdesk) ............... 183
(helpdesk) ..................................................... 207
Josh Gibson(helpdesk) ................................ 209
Fax(MIS)................................ 405-395-0569
Little Axe Resource Center
Bucky LittleCharley .................... 585-8310
Duke Blanchard ........................... 585-3669
Douglas Megehee ........................................
Representative Jeff Gibson ........... 202
Rick Short ...................................... 158
(Financial Consultant)
MAINTENANCE
Cecil Walker .......................................... 196
Reta Harjo ............................................. 128
Steve Colungo ........................................ 176
Stephen Fife, Isaac Bettelyoung, Donna
Simon, Sherri Yetter, John Mann
Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance
Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek ..................... 176
TITLE VI
Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ..........169
Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun ........................180
Donna Butler ..........................................149
Robert Schoolfield .................................149
Ted Watson ............................................149
Frank Young ..........................................149
TERO
Randy Edge (Dir.) ..................................135
Bridgette Wilson ....................................163
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS
Lt. Governor Isaac Gibson............ 132
Andy Warrior ................................ 189
Mary Billy....................................... 146
Clarice Murdock (Self Gov. Spec.) .... 205
Lt. Gov.
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Gov.
Secretary
Rep Treas.
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