# pa po ne ke se fe wa (2018) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Aca9d9ca8bd090018 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text DECEMBER THE pa po ne ke se fe wa Absentee Shawnee News December 2018 • www. astribe.com • li si wi nwi Volume 29, No. 12 “Among the Shawnee” Progress on Atoka Water Pipeline Settlement INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2-7 EC Reports L to R: Conor Cleary, Field Solicitor; Tom Majors, U.S. Assistant Attorney, Western District; Edwina Butler-Wolfe, AST Governor; Ken Blanchard, AST Lt. Governor; William Norman, Kirke Kickingbird, and Greg Guedel, Attorneys-Hobbs, Strauss, Dean, and Walker. Not Pictured: Atheda Fletcher, AST Representative On Saturday, November 3, 2018, Governor Butler-Wolfe hosted a meeting in the Tribe’s Multipurpose Building for Tribal Members who own land that is crossed by the Atoka pipeline, which transports public water from Lake Atoka to Oklahoma City. The purpose of the meeting was to provide an update by the Attorney General, Hobbs Straus, on the status of the settlement and to allow individual interest owners to communicate directly with their representatives from the U.S. Attorney’s office and the Field Solicitor’s office. The meeting provided an update on the negotiations the Tribe has conducted for several years with the City and the United States to compensate Tribal Members for the future use of easements for the pipeline. Significant progress has been made to secure a settlement agreement that will pay landowners several times more than market value for the use of their land, along with job opportunities for Tribal Mem- bers, strong protections for the environment and the Tribe’s cultural resources. The Atoka pipeline travels over 100 miles to deliver public water to Oklahoma City, and crosses 19 parcels of land owned by Tribal Members. The pipeline was completed in the 1960s and operated for 50 years under the original easements, which expired in 2011. In order to obtain the right to continue using the pipeline, the City filed lawsuits to use the process of condemnation, which would result in the City taking permanent ownership of the land around the pipeline. In a condemnation, landowners are only paid the fair market value of their lost land as determined by an appraisal, and lose all rights to the land. Recognizing the damage this loss of land would cause for the landowners and the community of Tribal Members, Governor Butler-Wolfe intervened and used the Tribe’s sovereign power to halt the City’s litigation against the continued on page 30. 8 Election Commission 9 AST Health Update 13 Wellness Calendar 15 10 Tips for Holiday Eating 16 Optometry News 18 Halloween Carnival 19 Title VI Menu 20 Birthdays 24 Building Blocks 26 Elder’s Corner 28 Cultural Preservation 29 Domestic Violence 32 CCSG 33 AST Holiday Schedule 34 Tax Collections 35 Enrollment 37 Social Services 38 Emergency Numbers 39 Kids Zone BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED! DETAILS INSIDE Executive Committee 2 ne se we December 2018 Executive Committee Edwina Butler-Wolfe Kenneth Blanchard John Johnson Phillip Ellis Atheda Fletcher Governor Lt. Governor Secretary Treasurer Representative Monthly Executive Committee meetings can be watched online at astribe.com Governor’s Report By AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe 405 275-4030, Ext: 6308 405 481-0397 Cell Number (tribal) Greetings Tribal People! As the weather is changing and winter is approaching, we hope that everyone is checking your heaters. Please address all your maintenance calls to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office so they can process your work order. It was nice to see everyone at the 82nd General Council Meeting held on October 27, 2018. We had about 87 plus tribal people that attended. It is always informative to us elected officials to hear concerns that you have for us, as this is your right to express those concerns. The Community Meetings will start up again after the holidays, which will be January 26, 2019 @ 10:00 am in the Multi-Purpose Building on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex. Absentee Shawnee Tribal Children Christmas Gift Please make a note; there will not be a Saturday set aside for a movie as we will be doing something different this year. The AST Tribal children, birth to 18 years of age will be receiving a $25.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card along with a movie pass at the Jones Theatre in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The first 150 AST to pick-up their gift card will receive a movie pass. You will need to have a current (up to date) tribal CDIB card. If you do not have updated CDIB cards, you will be asked to go to enrollment to get an updated card for your child or children before receiving gifts. Only parents, grandparents and individuals that have legal custody of a child or children will be able to receive the gifts cards and movie passes. So please do not ask to pick other tribal child or children’s gift cards. Oklahoma Elections With the elections for the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma has come and gone I will be attending the State of State Address in February to hear the new Republican Governor Kevin Stitt’s address. We also have a new Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell, Republican. I look forward to hearing their comments on the Gaming Compact which expires in 2020. We, as Tribal Lead- ers, will need to put this on our “high priority” list. I hope that Governor Stitt has an open door policy for all tribal concerns. Native American Month I was asked by the Westmoore High School Counselor Ms. Carol Carter, and Sponsor of the Native American Student Association to be a speaker at their Native American Heritage Assembly on November 8, 2018. I was asked by Ms. Carter to hit on just being American Indian and some of my experience that I faced in my early years and being a woman as a tribal leader. As I finish my speeches to young students I always finish with treats to those who can answer my questions I ask to them. I was very impressed on how they paid attention to my speech. But when I asked questions about their own tribe they could not answer. So that leads me to believe that not much is said at school or at home about their own heritage. After my morning speech Tresha Spoon, Education Director of the Absentee Shawnee and I attended a Fall Pre-Tribal Consultation at Moore Public School Administration Building. The consultation was for the Spring 2019 Oklahoma City Metro Indian Education Tribal Consultation for March 13, 2019. The Public Schools are required by the Federal “Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to have consultations with Tribal Leaders. The school districts in the OKC Metro area include these listed public schools: Edmond Public Schools, Mid-Del Public Schools, Moore Public Schools, Norman Public Schools, Oklahoma City Public Schools, Putnam City Public Schools, Western Heights Public Schools and Yukon Public Schools. Governor’s October and November Meetings October 20th Travel: National Congress American Indian Conference Denver, Colorado 21st – 25th NCAI 26th Halloween Activity Absentee Shawnee Police 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm 27th 10:00 am General Council 28th Travel to Washington DC December 2018 Executive Committee 29th – 31st Transportation Meeting, Washington DC November ne fe we 3 Oklahoma Historical Luncheon 1st 1:00 pm Meeting in OKC discussion of upcoming meeting (ATOKA) 3rd 10:00 am ATOKA Meeting (AST Complex) 5th 1:00 pm Norman City Commissioner Meeting (Rod Cleveland) American Heritage 6th 10:00 am Tribe and Health Budget Meeting 7th 10:00 am Sac and Fox Nation Grand Opening CTSA Head Start Program 8th 10:30 am Westmoore High School Speaker Native American Assembly 1:00 – 7:00 pm Consultation and Tribal Meet & Greet Moore Public School 11th 1:30 pm Veterans Parade Norman, Oklahoma 12th Veterans Day – NO WORK 13th Community Action Silent Auction/Dinner at the Shawnee Expo 6:00 pm 14th 9:00 am Tribal Perspectives Focus Group - State Capital 15th 6:00 pm OKC Reception for Harvey Pratt sponsor by the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribe 16th 9:00 am CTSA Board Meeting 17th 10:00 am Elders Meeting 6:30 pm White Turkey Bingo Horseshoe Bend 19th 9:00 am Monthly Directors Meeting Present: Media, Court, Thunderbird Casino, Absentee Shawnee Housing, Domestic Violence, CCDF/After School, Building Blocks II, Building Blocks III, Education, Health, Indian Child Welfare, Tax, Gaming Commission, Police, Social Service, Enrollment. Executive Committee Present: Lt. Governor Blanchard, Secretary Johnson, Treasurer Ellis, Representative Fletcher and I. Left to Right: Lt. Governor Gilbert Miles, Cheyenne & Arapaho; Governor Edwina Not present: Maintenance, Finance, Procurement, OEH, Reality, Cultural Butler-Wolfe, Absentee Shawnee; Lt. Governor Jefferson Kell, Chickasaw. Preservation, Human Resources, Title VI. Representative Fletcher gave an update on Human Resources and Cultural Preservation. 6:30 pm TEC Board Meeting Left Photo: Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe with Don Fixcio, a Shawnee/Seminole Artist. Right Photo: Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe with Harvey Prat, Cheyenne Artist/Peace Chief OSBI Pride in Our Heritage 20th 11:00 am Oklahoma Historical Society Event OKC (Speaker Donald Fixico), Harvey Pratt 21st 10:00 am Executive Committee Meeting 12:00 pm Tribal Office Closed Thanksgiving Holiday EXPRESSIONS: For those families who may have lost a loved one this month, I offer my sincere condolences to you and your family on your loss. CONCLUSION: I appreciate Tribal Members that have come by my office or called with their concerns. My door is open unless I am in a meeting or attending a meeting elsewhere. In red: Citizen Potawatomi Women’s Singing and Drum Group; Middle L to R: Unknown, Prayer Warrior Andy Lindsey, AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe; Help me make a difference - stand beside me and Let us Build for the Future (BFF) Front: WHS NASA Officers: Peyton Glenn, Allix Huggan, Annemarie Chaney, ALlie Glenn, Sponsor: Ms. Carter. 4 ne ya we Executive Committee ASEDA Report By John Johnson AST Secretary “It is time for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe to get on the 8a train,” says Sec. John Johnson. Economic Development is a top priority for me and I am pushing the tribe to plan for the future. The Absentee Shawnee Economic Development Authority (ASEDA, Inc.) brings a new focus to fulfilling its intended purpose and creation of bringing economic prosperity to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and its tribal members. ASEDA, Inc. is currently taking a step toward making this vision a reality by working to acquire 8(a) status through certification with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) that will allow for entry into the 8(a) Business Development Program. The program is designed to create a level playing field for small businesses by limiting select contracts to only those businesses that participate in the 8(a) program. Here are a few advantages of the program that can be beneficial to our success: • A nine year program giving preferential treatment in federal contracting with various agencies and departments of agencies. • Opportunity to compete for sole-source government contracts that can reach a maximum range of 4 to 6 million depending on the industry. • Opportunity to compete for set-aside contracts strictly for 8(a) businesses. The number of certified 8(a) businesses is estimated to be around 8,500. • Receive business development assistance in the form of business counseling and mentoring, training, contract marketing guidance, surety bond guarantees, acquiring federal government surplus property, and management and technical assistance. December 2018 Mr. Hamilton and the Tribal Government Institute at the conclusion of our initial meeting. This alliance will be very useful in helping to meet our certification target date as well as our journey through the program once accepted. In closing, the ASEDA Board has vacated seats that need to be filled. If you are interested or know of anyone that may be interested please check out the advertisement in this newsletter for information and qualification requirements. You can also contact me at the tribe at (405) 275-4030. I ask for your support in pushing our economic development focus forward, “let’s focus on 8(a)!” I wish each and every tribal member a happy and safe holiday season. BOARD POSITIONS OPEN! The following Departments are seeking candidates to fill Board positions: TEC BOARD - 2 POSITIONS • Tribes can have more than one 8(a) participant in the program. ASHA BOARD - ALL POSITIONS Certification into the 8(a) business development program also opens the door to more federal contracting dollars through another Small Business Administration program known as HUBZone. This program was created to help small businesses that employ and operate in Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones). The government awards three percent of its total federal contracting dollars to HUBZone certified businesses. In 2017 the government awarded 6 billion dollars to about 5,800 HUBZone participants averaging out to about 1 million dollars in contracts for each participant. ASEDA, Inc. has linked with the Tribal Government Institute (TGI) to help with the rigorous certification process. An opportunity to meet with TGI Procurement Counselor Berbon Hamilton at their offices in Norman, Oklahoma back in October was very positive. Mr. Hamilton was very knowledgeable with answers to questions about the program and provided a lot of useful information and training resources to better understand the program and process involved to becoming a certified participant. ASEDA, Inc. is very appreciative of the continued support extended to us by GAMING BOARD - 3 POSITIONS ASEDA - 3 POSITIONS TAX COMMISSION - 1 POSITION Please contact the Secretary’s Office for information and applications. (405) 275-4030 ext. 6275 Executive Committee December 2018 Treasurer Reports December 2018 Cattle Program – Financial Report Cattle Program -Financial Report Revenues 0 Expenses* $40,072 Notes Initial investment of 30 cows, 1 bull, & land lease 2012 No Data No Data December$02018 No Data in Financial Accounting System $41,434.54 $7,850 Profit Cattle2013 Program – Financial Report $33,584.17 2014 $19,449.90 $18,087.88 $1,362 Profit 2015 $20,011.60Expenses* $23,179.57 NET ($3,168) Year Revenues Notes Loss 2016 $29,633.01 $31,209.76($40,072)($1,577) Loss of 30 cows, 1 bull, & 2011 0 $40,072 Initial investment 2017 $53,300.56 $44,952.85 $8,348 land lease Profit 20182012 (To date) No $16,440.39 Data No $15,624.95 Data $0 ($815.44) No Data inLoss Financial Accounting System Operating at a LOSS TOTAL: $180,270 $206,711 ($27,257) 2013 $41,434.54 $33,584.17 $7,850 Profit 2014 are not $19,449.90 * All expenses included. (i.e.$18,087.88 wages/fringe, fuel,$1,362 mileage, & cellProfit phones were shared in other General Fund Budgets.) As2015 clearly$20,011.60 seen, the$23,179.57 cattle program not a financially feasible pro- Economic Development -Status Report ($3,168)is currently Loss As clearly seen,financial the cattle program is shows currently not a financially feasible program. Thisnet financial report from shows revenue, 2016 $29,633.01 $31,209.76 ($1,577) Lossexpenses, gram. This report revenue, and the income 2017 $53,300.56 $8,348 Profit expenses, andgoing the net income fromgeneral cattle sales going into our its general fund from to its inception A major cattle sales into $44,952.85 our fund from inception current.to current. A major 2018 (To date) ($815.44) problem in both $16,440.39 the past and$15,624.95 has been the cattleLoss program did not have its own budget and that its never problem in both the pastpresent and present has been the cattle program did not have its operated noted above, the($27,257) total expenses were difficult to calculate since employees expenses were TOTAL:as a business. $180,270 $206,711 at a LOSSAs own budget and thatAsits never operated as aOperating business. noted above, the total never fully dedicated to this program. However, if employee expenses were included I’m fairly confident that the cattle expenses were difficult to calculate since employees expenses were never fully * All expenses arenever not included. (i.e. wages/fringe, fuel, Moreover, mileage, & cell phones were shared in otherwas General Fund Budgets.) program has generated a profit. the cattle program included with other budgets (including the dedicated to this program. However, if employee expenses were included I’m fairgeneral fund) under the Lt. Governor and it’s been recommended for over 2 years now that the cattle program should As clearly seen, the cattle program is currently not a financially feasible program. This financial report shows revenue, ly have confident that the cattle program has never generated a profit. Moreover, its own budget and operated in a profit-driven fashion. In my opinion, the cattle program is akin to the being run like a expenses, and the net income sales into our general fund fromof itswhen inception current. A major cattle program was included with other budgets (including the general fund)If under hobby. Going forward, we from havecattle to be verygoing clear regarding the intent wetostart a program. the intent is problem infinancial both the past and present has beenrecommended themind, cattle then program not have its own budget and thatoperated its neverthe theprimarily Lt. Governor and it’s motivate been for over 2 years now that with a profit in thedid program should be set up and as cattle such. If the intent operated as a business. As noted above, the total expenses were difficult to calculate since employees expenses were program should have its own budget and operated in a profit-driven fashion. In mythat the is to provide jobs and that it will have to be subsidized by governmental funds, then we have to understand never fullythe to this program. However, if employee expenses I’m confident the cattle with opinion, cattle program isnot akin toeven. being runwere like a hobby. Going wethe program isdedicated a social program and may break Whether weincluded decide to fairly sell the cattlethat orforward, continue program has never aup profit. the cattle was included with budgets (including program, we havegenerated to set itregarding withMoreover, a profit in program mind, ensure westart can provide transparency ofthe theintent program’s have to be very clear themotive intent of when we aother program. If the general fund) under the Lt. Governor and it’s been recommended 2 years now that the cattle program should and implements adequate internal controls. for is financials, primarily financial with a profit motivate inover mind, then the program should be have its own budget and operated in a profit-driven fashion. In my opinion, the cattle program is akin to being run like a setLegal up Expenses and operated as such. If the intent is to provide jobs and that it will have to Report Going forward, we have to be very clear regarding the intent of when we start a program. If the intent is be hobby. subsidized by governmental funds, then we have to understand that the program primarily financial with a profit motivate in mind, then the program should be set up and operated as such. If the intent requested at the October Council meeting, below is a summary the AST legal fees expenses from 2014 to is As ais social program andGeneral may not break even. Whether weofdecide to sell the cattle to provide jobs and that it will have to be subsidized by governmental funds, then we have to understand that the in 2018. with the program, we have to set it up with a profit motive in mind, or date continue program is a social program and may not break even. Whether we decide to sell the cattle or continue with the ensure we can provide transparency of the program’s financials, and(2014-2018) implements program, we have toLegal set it upFirm with aNAME profit motive in mind, ensure we can provide transparency of the program’s Expenses adequate internal controls. Bond Gill $303,952.72 financials, and implements adequate internal controls. NET ($40,072) Fellers, Snider $79,143.16 Hobbs $1,532,747.33 LegalStraus Expenses ReportReport Legal Expenses Housley-Couch $38,453.40 As requested at the October General Council meeting, below is a summary of the As requested at the October General Council meeting, below is a summary of the AST legal fees expenses from 2014 to Ptichlynn $49,555.47 AST legal fees expenses from 2014 to date in 2018. Sonosky $49,555.23 date in 2018. Legal Firm NAME Bond Gill Fellers, Snider Hobbs Straus Housley-Couch Ptichlynn Sonosky 5 Fraud / Compliance Line As part of strengthening internal controls and stopping fraud, we have started a fraud/compliance line. The line I have chosen is a very cost-effective program that can be accessed by phone, fax, or by email and can be done so anonymously. Why anonymously? Studies show that witnesses to internal fraud prefer to remain anonymous when reporting wrongdoing. In fact a majority of all fraud is caught by a fraud/compliance line. The line will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days per year. I feel this is a major step in establishing an effective anti-fraud stand and ethics program. Fraud, theft, and ethics concerns – these are issues that every organization must be prepared to deal with. Confidential and secure, our anonymous fraud/compliance hotline service is a reliable means of collecting and transmitting sensitive information. At the end of the day, it’s every employee’s job to protect our tribal assets. I share everyone’s stance that we can no longer tolerate gross mismanagement, fraudulent activity, and outright theft of our tribal assets. Going forward, any and all acts of fraud and theft will be dealt with quickly and if necessary, violators will be prosecuted. AST Fraud / Compliance Phone Line: 833-560-0009 E-mail: reports@lighthouse-services.com (must include Absentee Shawnee Tribe name with report). By Phillip Ellis AST Treasurer Year 2011 ne ya li ne Expenses (2014-2018) $303,952.72 $79,143.16 $1,532,747.33 $38,453.40 $49,555.47 $49,555.23 6 na ko ta wi fe Representative’s Report Executive Committee Atheda Fletcher Work PH: 405-275-4030 Ext. 6239 Cell PH: 405-287-5247 afletcher@astribe.com were superior because they traveled well. If you missed out on this event, we plan to host another pottery event in 2019. We will keep you posted and provide advance notice. A video of this event will be uploaded to the AST website soon. A special thank you to Sherman Tiger for his help with this event. The holidays are upon us and we have already experienced our first snow fall!! The holidays are the perfect antidote to our fast paced lives. This is the time for all of us to take our foot off the pedal, recharge and get a new perspective for the upcoming New Year!! Since this will be my last report you read before the holidays, I wish each and every Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member a joyous holiday season. Cultural Preservation Since my last report, I attended the 3rd Annual Ohio Tribal Nations Conference in Columbus. I am pleased to report that the expenses for this trip were supported by the Ohio Department of Transportation and Ohio History Connection. This conference’s focus was on Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and maintaining and building relationships with tribes. As part of our TIPO Grant, we are required to maintain relations with federal agencies on various issues relative to historic preservation. Topics discussed were highway research programs, mascots, update on historic sites, update on a draft bill to better protect human burial places in Ohio, and much more information that is vital in the government-to-government relationship. November has been especially busy with Cultural Preservation (CP) hosting various events in recognition of Native American Heritage month. The first event that CP sponsored was the Genealogy Research & Resource Class presented by the Oklahoma Historical Society. The Oklahoma Historical Society houses the largest collection of Tribal Archives—only surpassed by one other—the National Archives. There was low attendance for this event, but the few that showed up were provided with a lot of very good information in order to progress their research for their family tree. A lot of historic information was shared about the various tribes in our area. I was extremely pleased to find out that the Oklahoma Historic Society has a lot of Shawnee information that may be of value to our Tribe and Cultural Preservation Department. Cultural Preservation will be planning a trip to the Oklahoma Historical Society next year to collect data that may be beneficial to our tribe. We are currently reviewing data listings from the National Archives in Ft. Worth in an effort to identify relevant tribal information and plan to make a visit to this facility also. Archives are important because they provide evidence of activities and tell us more about individuals and actions that occurred years ago. They tell a story and also increase our sense of identity and understanding of our cultures. CP staff will continue to pursue historical records and gather information to build our tribal collection. To honor our veterans, CP hosted a brunch. John Sloat, AST veteran, was honored in recognition of his dedicated service. CP Director, Suhaila Nease, and THPO, Devon Frazier, provided a presentation on Native American statistics regarding tribal members serving in various branches of the military. Everyone was also treated to a slide show and video. The Shawnee Pottery event was a great success! Mr. Richard Zane demonstrated how the pots were made and engaged the audience through touch and feel of the pots as he moved through the process. He provided in depth information on the natural sources used in creating the pots and provide a bit of Shawnee pottery history. Shawnee pottery was largely gone by the 1700s as metal pots December 2018 Pictured Left: Sherman Tiger, Director of AST Media, Tribal Member Pictured Right: AST Representative Atheda Fletcher, Richard Smith, Carrie Lind, Suhaila Nease, Director of Cultural Preservation Suhaila Nease and I recently had a meeting to discuss partnership with the Pottawatomie County Museum in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Mr. Ken Landry, the Museum Director, allowed us to tour the new museum that is currently still under construction. Mr. Landry is reaching out to all of the tribes in Pottawatomie County in hopes to bring their presence to the museum. He is eager to have tribal participation and wants our story to be told from our perspective. We will keep you posted on this future project. Also, I have been contacted by a representative to the American Indian Culture Center and Museum with a request for a meeting/consultation and tour of the new facility. I will have more to report on this initiative after our first meeting. I think this is a great opportunity for recognition of our Absentee Shawnee Tribe. Human Resources HR has been heavily engaged with the roll-out of Open Enrollment of employee benefits for 2019. This year’s open enrollment process proved to be quick and easy! Over the next few months the staff will continue to implement the benefits selected by each employee and prepare for the first 2019 payroll. During this year’s benefit enrollment, the department was successful in increasing the enrollment into the Insure Oklahoma subsidy. This subsidy assists in premium reimbursements for qualifying employees. With the current enrollment, it is projected to save the Tribe over $150,000 in insurance premiums for 2019. This is a huge benefit to the Tribe and the employees. The HR Department has implemented a new employee Longevity Recognition Awards Program. The Tribe realizes that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are delighted to be able to honor each employee’s dedication and commitment to our organization. A special thank you goes to our HR staff for their hard work in making these projects a success: Elizabeth Snow, Casey Adams, Courtney Bruner, Hailey Scroggins, Dana Dick and Lauren Parrish. December 2018 Executive Committee Health I attended the Health Strategic Planning Conference in Sulfur, OK. This is an important process for our leaders and it helps determine our vision for the future and identify goals and objectives for our health programs. I am pleased to be a part of this dynamic group that brings so much value to our tribe. Go team! I will continue to work closely with our Health System and look forwarding to helping with the Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) in the coming months. The PFAC is working for our AST members and families. Our goal is to ensure that our health system staff uses a culturally sensitive and customer-centered approach when providing services to our tribal members. Other I was invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony and opening of the new Shawnee Tribe Culture Center. The culture center was built as a place to honor tribal heritage and encourage visitors to learn more about Native American history. Its first major exhibition is “From Ancient Hands: Stories in Fire and Clay”. I very much enjoyed seeing the success that has been achieved by the Shawnee Tribe in Miami, Oklahoma. Kathy Deere and Lloyd Deere accompanied me on this early morning departure. I attended the Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency’s Harvest for Hope Fundraiser on November 13, 2018. This organization provides services for Cleveland, Lincoln, Logan, Payne, Pottawatomie and Seminole counties. It provides direct help, or referrals, for families to meet basic needs for food, clothing, utilities, and housing costs. The Community and Resource Development provide a food pantry, temporary housing, home buyer education, and family budget counseling. This is another resource for our tribal members. Community services make a difference and can help bridge a gap. As I move through life I plan to be involved in community service because I know it is important. We can never have too many services available to help our tribal people. In Closing I encourage all tribal members to support all of our tribal programs. Attend and enjoy the efforts that are put forth for your benefit. My staff and I will continue to bring forth events and activities that we believe you will enjoy. If you have any suggestions, please do not hesitate to give me call or call any of my staff members. We appreciate any input that you may want to share. As usual, my door is always open to all tribal members. If you have any ne se wi fe 7 questions or have an issue you need help with, please do not hesitate to call me. Quote: Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress; working together is success! Election Commission 8 fe wa se ke fe From the Election Commission The Filing Period for Elective Office in 2019. A tribal member may file for office, January 1 to January 10 (excluding weekends and holidays). Hours to file are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Potential candidates please consult the Election Ordinance for the procedures and qualifications when running for elective office. The following positions will be open for the Elections to be held in 2019. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Position/ Term Filing Fees Governor Two (2) Years $590.00 Tribal Secretary Two (2) Years $590.00 ELECTION COMMISSION Position/ Filing Fees Term Election Commissioner $215.00 Three (3) Years Election Secretary Three (3) Years $215.00 Commission Member #1 Two (2) Years (unexpired) $174.00 Commission Member #2 One (1) Year (unexpired) $132.00 December 2018 Health December 2018 ge yi ki te fe ASTHS December Monthly Update By Mark E. Rogers, MAL, FACHE, CMPE, CHC AST Health Systems Executive Director We’ve had another very good year in both patient growth and revenue growth as well as system-wide and individual employee accomplishments and awards! We have also seen patient services expansion at levels never before seen by your health system for the tribe! We wish everyone a wonderful holiday season, and continued good health! The flu season is here now, and it is more imperative you get your flu shot than ever. Several flu shots were given out at the free flu shot clinic provided at the General Council meeting in October, and we are also be providing the flu shot at all of our clinics with nurse visits; please call ahead to assure availability at your desired location. Please ensure you and your family is protected with the Flu vaccine this year. The health system encourages everyone in the community to stay healthy this year by utilizing good personal hygiene, especially with hand sanitation procedures. We continue to monitor elderDecember care and high2018 risk fallMonthly patients as Update well as homeASTHS bound tribal members are always a concern to the Tribe and Health System. 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Thank you all for making our entire staff and employees feel accomplishments) inservices! health were Lori Earls, Medical Lab Technician, for her appreciated and for using our outstanding efforts in the Laboratory Services to our patients; November Team health system’s most valuableResources asset is always our people! They continue illustrate excellence for our tribal ofOurthe Month: Human Team (Tribal and toHealth HR Teams) for health their system and patient care! I’mopen always enrollment impressed with and proud ofto ourthe outstanding performers, and the again Nothis outstanding benefits support healthstarsystem; and month, we thank them all for their contributions to our patients, their fellow employees, and the tribe! Employee of the vember Special Leadership Award: Richard Wolfe, Security, Shawnee Clinic, for month (recognized in December for November accomplishments) in health were Lori Earls, Medical Lab Technician, for his extra efforts or patients withNovember greetings of services her outstanding effortswith in the assisting Laboratory Services to our patients; Teamand of thelocation Month: Human Resources asTeam well as improvement recommendations in our Security program! The health (Tribal and Health HR Teams) for their outstanding benefits open enrollment support to the health system; and the November Special Leadership Award: Richard Wolfe, Security, Shawnee extra effortsand with assisting or employees continue to accomplish outstanding featsClinic, for for ourhispatients for each patients with greetings and location of services as well as improvement recommendations in our Security program! The other, taking care of our internal and external customers/patients. Thank you all health employees continue to accomplish outstanding feats for our patients and for each other, taking care of our for making an important difference in the lives and health of all of our health internal and external customers/patients. Thank you all for making an important difference in the lives and health of all system’s of our healthpatients! system’s patients! A CELEBRATION OF Native American Heritage Month ROCK YOUR MOCS LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER December 2018 Employees of the Month: Employee of the Month Team of the Month Special Leadership Award Lori Earls, Medical Lab Technician HR Team (Tribal & Health) Richard Wolfe, Shawnee Clinic Mark E. Rogers, MAL, FACHE, CMPE, CHC Executive Director HOSTED BY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GRANTS MSPI AND NATIVE CONNECTIONS 9 Health 10 ma ti fe December 2018 Congratulations December 2018 - Scheduled Closings Abbe!!!! • Lease to Own Homes • Low Rent Housing Locations: • Over Income AST member Down Payment & Closing Assistance • College Housing Assistance All AST Health facilities CLOSED • Home Rehab -Shawnee Clinic OPENS at Program 5 PM until 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM). • Storm Shelter -PlusCare Clinic OPENS at 5Assistance PM until 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM). • Transitional Housing All AST Health facilities CLOSED • Over-Income Rental Housing Family ofTime(s) Faith Christian School Closed: 8th GradeNoon Girls Basketball Team Wed., Dec. 5 (1 Wed of Month) to 5 PM OCSSA 2A STATE CHAMPIONS! Date Closed: th st Mon., Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) Tues., Dec. 25th (Christmas) Wed., Dec.26th (Holiday Observed) All Day All Day All AST Health facilities CLOSED All AST HealthABOUT facilities CLOSED except PlusCare Clinic. FOR INFORMATION OUR SERVICES All Day -PlusCare OPEN 9 AM until 5 PM (last patient at 4:30 PM). PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE * In the event of a predicted severe weather forecast, please call ahead for possible health systemAbbe closure Owings or delay: - 8Th Grade Basketball Champ Little Axe Health Center at (405) 447-0300, Shawnee Clinic at (405)878-5850 or PlusCare at (405)447-0477 SHAWNEE, AST Tribal Member LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN OK Abbe Owings, An 8th grad ♥Proud Momma, Dos Owings Faith Cwall hristian School. On Tribal February **Health closures/delays are posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Healthof Facebook “Absentee Shawnee Health 13 ,2016 On February 13th, 2016, basketball team won the OCSSA Abbe Little Axe Health Center or ShawneeWWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM Clinic”, Twitter @ASTHealth & on ASTHS website at www.asthealth.org WEBSITE: Owings and the 8th grade girls th Honoring Our Past With Promise for Our Future LIFE is Beautiful Living Meth Free class 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!!! basketball team took state at the OCSSA 2A class state championship Congratulations Abbe!!!! PROUD MOMMA-­‐Dos Owings Health December 2018 ma ti fe ki-te ne ko te C O N T R A C T H E A LT H S E R V I C E S N E W S The AST Contract Health Services Team is here to assist you. Please follow the CHS guidelines. Keep a copy on hand and update your information. EMERGENCY AND URGENT CARE SERVICES CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who resides in the defined catchment area and needs emergent or urgent care. 1. Call the On-Call nurse at 405.447.0300, option 9 for triage. 2. Notify CHS on the next business day or within 72 hours after your ER visit. Notification does not assure authorization of payment. However, if you do not notify CHS within 72 hours, your bills will not be paid. 3. For AST members with no insurance, evidence must exist that your visit was medically necessary. Medical priorities have been established for determining which referrals can be authorized for payment. 4. For AST members with insurance, evidence must exist that a third-party resource has made the determination such services were “emergency care” or “urgent care.” Such evidence my include payment from private insurance. 5. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Center CHS office or the Shawnee Clinic CHS office. CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES FOR AST MEMBERS WITH INSURANCE CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES FOR AST MEMBERS WITHOUT INSURANCE CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who resides in the defined catchment area and has Medicare or private insurance. CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who resides in the defined catchment area and does not have insurance. 1. To complete existing CHS patient updates, please visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular hours of operation. 1. You must apply for all resources available to you, such as: Medicaid, Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation, auto insurance and other personal injury or liability coverage. CHS staff and/or Patient Benefit Advocates can assist you with the application process for alternate resources. Failure to exhaust available or potentially available alternate resources may result in denial of payment. For new AST tribal members, to become established for CHS services, please make an appointment to see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular hours of operation. 2. Notify CHS at least 48 hours prior to appointment date for a Coordination of Benefits (COB) to be sent to the provider. 3. Inform provider/health facility that AST CHS is a secondary payer/payer of last resort. 4. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic. EASY ACCESS Contract Health Services is conveniently located in Little Axe Health Center and in Shawnee Clinic, Building 16. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday Closed on Holidays All facilities closed the first Wednesday of the month from Noon to 5pm. 2. To complete existing CHS patient updates, please visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular hours of operation. For new AST tribal members, to become established for CHS services, please make an appointment to see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular hours of operation. 3. You must utilize the services provided within AST health clinics prior to being referred out. 4. Referrals for outside services must be sent to CHS. Services must be medically approved by an AST Health provider and/or CMMR Committee. 5. An appointment will be scheduled, and a COB will be sent to the outside provider. 6. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic. I M P O RTA N T C O N TAC TS BILLING & PAYMENT INQUIRIES Little Axe Health Center & Shawnee Clinic REFERRAL MANAGEMENT Little Axe Health Center REFERRAL MANAGEMENT Shawnee Clinic Glendine Blanchard, CHS Coordinator Darla Gatzman, CH Technician Chelle Foreman, Medical Claims Examiner Lena Carol, CH Technician Kareena Deere, CH Technician/Medical Records Debi Sloat, CHS Coordinator/RN Sharon Littlecreek, Patient Care Manager/LPN Jayne Werst, CH Specialist, Medicaid Patients Kelly Armstrong, CH Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN Jennifer Wells, CH Technician Melinda Ferrell, PBA, Dental Referrals Flo Mann, CH Specialist, AST Patients/LPN Laurie Webber, CH Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN Carrie Stanley, CH Specialist, Medicaid patients/ Medical Assistant LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER CHS SHAWNEE CLINIC CHS 405.701.7951 (Please follow voice prompts) 405.447.0300 (Secondary) 405.878.5850 (Primary) 405.878.4702 (Secondary) HEALTH SYSTEM 11 12 ma ti fe ki-te ne se we Health November 2018 Chrissy Wiens Physical Activities Specialist Buster Bread Fitness Manager Brandon Goodman Fitness Technician The AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center provides state of the art fitness equipment to help you reach your fitness goals. The AST Fitness Center is available to AST Diabetes Program patients, all Native Americans and their household family members, and the AST employees. Our goal is to provide appropriate and educational fitness training to all AST diabetes patients while promoting a safe, fun, and positive experience. Take some time to come by and visit the Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center today! For more information, please contact Buster Bread or Chrissy Wiens at (405) 364-7298. McKenna Watson Fitness Technician AST Diabetes and Wellness Program The goal of the diabetes and wellness program is to provide a supportive resource to tribal members who are currently diagnosed with diabetes, or at risk and seeking information and/or support for diabetes and personal health. The program will offer guidance on healthy lifestyle changes such as eating healthy, exercise tips including workout classes with our two certified trainers, and keys to reducing stress. The AST Resource Center fitness room hours are: Monday-Friday 6:00am - 9:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm Sunday CLOSED For more information on the many exciting opportunities available for our tribal community please call our clinic at 405-7017977 or visit our website at www.asthealth.org (Then navigate to our Diabetes and Wellness section under the services section.) Health December 2018 ma ti fe ki-te ne fe we MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES Zumba Fitness 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Strength Circuit 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Cardio Kickboxing 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Strength Circuit 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Zumba Fitness 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Let’s Get Moving Wednesday 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Chrissy Wiens LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY Resistance Friday 2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Buster Bread LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY Strength Circuit 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Buster Bread Little Axe Resource Center “Let’s Get Moving!”- a fun, light-to-moderate impact aerobic workout for individuals who are contemplating exercise. Come get your heart rate up and learn about the benefits of exercise! Aerobic Circuit 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Buster Bread Little Axe Resource Center “Circuit Training”- A time efficient training system aimed at developing strength through pre-determined training stations. “Cardio Kickboxing”- Aerobic training using kickboxing techniques to engage and strengthen the cardiovascular system. “Resistance”- Resistance training uses apparatus such as tubing, weights, and kettlebells to help increase the strength, anaerobic power, and tone or size of muscles. 13 14 ma ti fe ki-te ne ya we Health December 2018 IMPORTANT INCLEMENT WEATHER INFORMATION Norman, Oklahoma – The safety of our patients and employees is paramount in any emergency or inclement weather situation, and the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System (ASTHS) recognizes the fact that inclement weather and other emergencies can affect ASTHS’ ability to open (or remain open) for seeing patients and the employees’ ability to get to work (or to get home). For our patients, we strive to keep the health system closed for the briefest period of time possible. However for impending inclement weather - we are offering the following suggestions for our patients: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Please be sure to call ahead with your prescription re-fill needs within the allotted timeframe (24 hour fill time). Please be sure to pick-up your medications (during non-weather event days) from pharmacy so that you will not go without during inclement weather. Please make sure your patient contact information is up-to-date (such as phone number and email addresses) for notifications. Please call ahead before venturing out into bad weather to see if we are open or closed.  Little Axe Health Center (405) 447-0300  Shawnee Clinic & SC Extended Hours (405) 878-5850  PlusCare Clinic (405) 447-0477 Watch for AST closure announcements on OKC’s local news channels. Follow AST Health on Facebook at Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health for the latest announcements. Follow us on Twitter @ASTHealth; or ASTHS website www.asthealth.org With the anticipation of electricity outages, the ASTHS recommends to fully charge your cell phones beforehand. The ASTHS encourages all patients to please stay safe and weather aware. December 2018 10 Tips for Holiday Eating Local 1. Do not linger by the food table. It’s easy to overeat and constantly snack when you are standing right next to the food. 2. Have healthy munchies. Bring raw veggies with hummus or guacamole or fruit kabobs for when the urge to snack hits. 3. Use a smaller plate. By using a smaller plate, you will serve yourself less food, helping with portion control. 4. Serve out portions. Rather than eating directly from the box or bag, portion out a serving of food. It’s easier to over eat, when you can’t see how much you’ve had. 5. Drink plenty of water and other low-calorie be beverages, such as, unsweet tea, fruit infused water. Oftentimes, we mistake hunger for thirst, so filling up ahead of time on water, can help overeating. 6. Make the holidays about more than food. Find a non-food activity that the whole family can do together. Try to find an activity that gets you moving, such as throwing a football, jumping in leaves, or dancing to music. 7. Before going through the holiday food line, survey all the food that is offered, so you are aware of the options available. 8. Cut pies into 12 slices, so you can still enjoy your pie, while helping your waistline! 9. Do not feel obligated to join the “clean your plate club”. Try to listen to your body’s fullness cues. 10. Get “golf ball” size portions of food to prevent overeating. ma ti fe ki-te ne ya li ne 15 Try this healthy green bean casserole at your next food gathering. This slimmed down version offers 60 percent less calories and 80% less fat than the classic casserole. Recipe courtesy of The Food Network Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Info: 187 cal, 7.5g total fat, 3 g sat fat, 10 mg chol, 250mg sodium, 26 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 6 g protein 4 g sugar Ingredients 3 to 4 medium shallots, in their skins; Kosher salt, plus 1 teaspoon; 1 pound fresh green beans, stemmed, and halved crosswise; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced (about 4 cups); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups mushroom, vegetable, or chicken broth (see Cook’s Note); 3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves Freshly ground black pepper; Vegetable cooking spray; 1 cup fresh bread crumbs Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put the shallots (in their skins) on a small baking dish, roast until soft, about 30 minutes. When cool enough to handle, skin and coarsely chop the shallots. Set aside. Bring a medium-large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add kosher salt, to taste. Add the green beans, and cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender and bright green, about 3 minutes. Drain the beans in a colander and rinse with cold water. Transfer the beans to a large bowl. In the same saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, season with 1 teaspoon salt, cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 7 minutes. Add the mushrooms to the beans. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until golden, about 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the broth, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Add the shallots, 1 teaspoon of the thyme, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and stir to combine evenly. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with vegetable cooking spray. Transfer the vegetable mixture to the pan. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of thyme to bread crumbs and scatter over the vegetables. Bake uncovered until the sauce bubbles and the crumbs brown, about 20 minutes. Merry Christmas Join us for a celebration AllNations Bank is Hosting an Open House! Monday, December 10th 10am - 2pm 2023 Gordon Cooper Dr • Shawnee, OK 74801 16 ma ti fe ki-te na ko ta wi fe Optometry Department Receives Edger In the last quarter of 2018, the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Optometry Clinic has been able to upgrade equipment to shape lenses for spectacle fabrication. Tribal Health Administration has obtained the new LEXCE Trend, a lens edging machine, which incorporates a high performance drill, an intelligent blocker and a frame tracer in the most compact body available on the market today. According to Dr. Lee, Tribal optometrist, “this all in one system will produce shorter turn-around times for single vision glasses and will allow for making a prescription set of glasses in emergency situations.” Currently, the Optometry Department ships all orders for glasses to regional optical companies where the spectacle fabrication is done and the finished orders are then shipped back. The reduced turnaround time with an in house edger will aid in better patient satisfaction and improved customer service. The Optometry staff is looking forward to working with the edger. “With the newest equipment, you can turn out finished jobs that are as good as and sometimes better than a professional high-volume lab. Doing work in-house means you can keep a closer eye on the finished product, thereby increasing quality control” says Rachel Hendricks, Tribal Optician. The new hardware technology makes LEXCE more accurate; nearly eliminating retouching. With the LEXCE unit, the department is planning to have more in house jobs with reduction in manufacturing errors. Multiple functions with well-combined features, all in a compact footprint, will improve productivity for the staff. A former optician, Tribal Secretary John Johnson is ecstatic with the edger as it “will be a benefit for tribal members and the Optometry Department as well.” With a step-by-step wizard mode for introductory users or professional mode for experienced users, all staff members will be able to grind out lenses. “The edger is another step in improving the department as a whole” Dr. Lee proclaims. “I have been an advocate for this new edger for our optometry clinic. When I was an optician, I wished about our tribe being able to create lenses on-site for our tribal members. The benefit is quicker turn around; and in case of emergencies this is a major need. Additionally this will save the tribe money since we will no longer have to send our glasses out for the fitting of the frame. All eyes are not alike, by having this new lens edger, we can help our tribal members get the best view from their glasses possible. This is a 20/20 decision and I am hoping we all see clearer now. ” Local December 2018 Pictured from left to right front row: Brian Watson, Dara Thorpe, Dr. Fred Lee, Sec. John Johnson, Mark Rogers, Sandra Vaughn, Dr. Paul Massad. Back row from left to right: Mark Rogers, Lisa Johnson Billy, and Melpherd Switch. Optometry Staff, Left to Right: Brian Watson, Brayden Blanchard, Mary Lowe, Dr. Jeremy King, Desiree Steele (sitting), and Dr. Fred Lee. Dr. Fred Lee and AST Secretary John Johnson December 2018 Local ma ti fe ki-te ne se we fe 17 Sac & Fox Nation Opens New Daycare Center Above, Left to Right: Sherry Marsh, CTSA Executive Program Director; AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolf, Kickapoo Chairman David Pecheco, Jr.; Principal Chief Kay Rhoads, Sac & Fox Nation; AST Lt Governor Ken Blanchard 18 ma ti fe ki-te fe wa se ke fe Halloween Carnival Local December 2018 Title VI Menu December 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday ma ti fe ki-te ge yi ki te fe Thursday Friday 19 Saturday 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 2 9 16 23 Salisbury Steak 3 Red Potatoes Salisbury Steak Brussel Sprouts Red Potatoes Mixed Brussel Fruit Sprouts Soft Taco 4 LOTC Soft Taco Refried Beans LOTC Pineapples Refried Beans Mixed Fruit 9 16 23 Pineapples 10 11 10 Grilled Chicken Wrap Grilled Chicken Wrap LTOP LTOP Beets Beets Orange Orange 17 24 30 11Beef Tips Beef Tips & Noodles & Noodles Veggies Veggies Pears Pears 18 18 17 Chicken Nuggets Cabbage Stew Chicken Nuggets Cabbage Stew Mac n Chez Cornbread Mac n Chez Cornbread Cinnamon Jell-O Jell-O Cinnamon RollRoll 24 AST Complex AST Complex Closed Closed Christmas Eve Christmas Eve 30 4 25 25 AST Complex AST Complex Closed ClosedChristmas Merry Merry Christmas 5 Pork N Potatoes 5 Green Beans Pork N Potatoes Crisp Green Beans Crisp 12 12 Hot Dog Hot Pork n Dog Beans Pork n Beans Cookie 6 Chicken Pot Pie 6 7 Mixed Chicken PotVeggies Pie Biscuit Mixed Veggies Plums Biscuit 13 13 Cookie 1919 26 26 Salmon Salmon Patty Patty Coleslaw Coleslaw Veggies Veggies Applesauce Applesauce AST Complex AST Closed Complex Closed Plums Beans Beans Steakfrie Steakfrie Cornbread Cornbread FluffFluff 14 7 8 Blueberries 15 Cereal 8 Sausage Patty Cereal Toast Sausage Patty Blueberries Toast 14 15 Scrambled Eggs Scrambled Eggs Sausage Gravy Sausage Gravy Biscuit Biscuit 2020 21 21 22 Chili w Ranch Beans Chili w Ranch Beans Cereal Cereal Chez, Onions Sausage Patty Patty Chez, Onions Sausage Crackers Fruit Fruit Crackers Mandarin Oranges Mandarin Oranges 27 27 Title VI Title VI Closed Closed For Cleaning For Cleaning 28 28Title VI 29 Closed Title VI Closed For Cleaning For Cleaning 22 29 31 31 Manwich Tator Tots Manwich Apple Tator Tots Apple NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!! CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030 NOT GOING TO HOME!!! EXTBE 6227 or 6270 CALL AND LET USOR KNOW 405-275-4030 NOTIFYAT YOUR DRIVER EXT 6227 or 6270 OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER Title VI News December 7, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day December 24-26 . AST Complex will be closed – no lunch will be served or delivered December 27 & 28 Title VI will be closed for cleaning –Homebound will receive a sack lunch for the days Title VI will be closed. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. Any questions or concerns LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS 9AM TO11AM 11AMTO 1PM BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS please feel free to contact us at 405-275-4030 ext 6227 Absentee Shawnee Tribe – Severe Weather Policy effective December 2013 states: 2. PROVISIONS a. Prior to normal starting time it will be announced on one of the local television or radio channels that the Absentee Shawnee Tribe is open and/or closed based on weather severity. The Governor, and/or designee, will report to these channels: Channel 4, 5, 9, Fox 25; Radio- 9AM TO 11AM KTOK 1000; KOCK 1520 AM. Formerly the policy has been that when schools in Little Axe and Shawnee are closed then employees would be allowed administrative leave. This policy seeks to clarify on procedures and gives the decision making process back to the Tribe. b. On days when weather conditions worsen as the day progresses, the Governor or another Member of the Executive Committee may decide to close early. In such cases, a decision and an announcement will be made through email to all employees 20 ne se wi pe ti ke Celebrations December BIRTHDAYS Adams, Misty Dawn Carpenter, Whitney Rochelle Adams, Alexis Pearl Chafin, Sierra Nicole Aguirre, Carlos Eriberto Charley Whatley, Marrissa Alaee, Beverly Jo Ashley Alford, Larry Dean Chisholm, Keegan Conner Alford, Blake Tyler Coddington, Emily Elizabeth Allen, Annabelle Marie Coddington, Krystal Renee Anderson Reading, Alecia Dawn Cody, Dakoda Hunter Armstrong, Hobart Coffee, Larry Ben Ash, Roger Wayne Colbert, Braylon Dean Atabaigi, Roberta Lynn Colungo, Wilma Wildena Atkinson, Joshua Dean Conner, Robert Neal Atwood, Crystal Dawn Coon, Vannessa Rae Ayers-Deere, Delana Sue Cooper, Beverly Rose Ballard, Debra Ann Cortez, La Donna Marie Bates, Aria Belyn Cravens, Christopher Dale Bates, Howard Eugene Creek, Jaxon Lee Bender, Maecie Raelene Creeping Bear, Bobby Benish, Madelyn Katherine Crenshaw, Mila Elle Berry, Dakota Trah Crenshaw, Christian Lee Bierd, Jamie Chereese Crosswhite, Donna Elaine Bigpond, Bobby Gene Crow, Kimberly Kay Blackburn, Elliott James Csoma, Amber Blanchard Blackburn, Leland Paul Neasbitt Cuellar Jr., Clifford Eugene Blanchard, Camenah Joe Darrington, Taliyah De’ Vine Blanchard, Crystal Raylene Daugherty, Samuel Edwin Blanchard, Ashley Gabrielle Davis, Serenity Jean Blanchard, Sustina Marie Davis, Rex Keith Blanchard, Johnathan Cole Davis, Julius Alexander Blanchard, Mya Aileen Davis, Guenevere Tess Blanchard, Erika MaCale Davis, Holly Ann Bond, Delsin Wyatt Day, George Michael Bradley, Phillip Monroe Day, Anthony Lee Bradley, Micah Joel Deer, Alena Rose Bradshaw, Mitchell Bryan Deere, Kathleen Ann Breeding, Matthew Thad Deere, Gabriel Xavier Brokeshoulder, Glenda Mae Deere, Alyssia Lynn Brokeshoulder, Elk Eli Delodge, Dexter Lee Brokeshoulder, Vickie Robin Delodge, Wayne Lee Brokeshoulder, Katrina Sue DeLodge, Genesis Octavia Brophy, Callie-Kaye Ellice Douglass, Christian Jayce Brown, Charlotte Elaine Downs, Che` Kyle Brown, Braxton Gilbert Duran, Anthony George Brown, Cochanna Christine Ellis Jr., Michael Frank Bruner, Mason Harjo Ellis, Justin Lee Bryant Jr., Robert Wesley Ellis, Ciara Renee Buffington, Alecia Lucinda Ellis, Matthew Drew Bui, Noreen Fay Ellis, Jessica Marie Bui, Wiley The Elsloo, Lyla Lee Bullen, Shelly Lisa Embery, Isaiah Dwayne Bump, Tonya Lynn Engledowl, Alexia Michelle Butler, Wosey Jane Engler, Alicia Diane Byers, Sherry Levon Evans, James Steven Byington, David Adam Evans, Steven E Calladitto, Annika Mone’L Farris, Stacey Lynn Felton, Aiden Michael Florick, Krista Leann Foreman, Carole Jean Foreman, Elysabeth Lesleigh Foreman, Zelda Mae Fowler, Joanna Marie Frye, Zoe Ann Galloway, Skylar Matthew Galloway, Kory Damien Galloway, Daisy Jade Garretson, Janis Marie Garretson, Christopher Ronald Gibson, Garret Henry Gibson, Zoli Layne Gibson, Willie Ray Gibson, Lita Danielle Gibson Jr., Jeremy Lee Gibson, Lousetta B. Gibson, Davanee Mina Paralee Gonzalez-Freed, Anthony Wayne Goodwin, Alissa Mae Gouge, Jace Joaquin Graham, Jordan Michael Grant, Jayden Dewayne Grass, Billie Jean Grass, Gage Owen Griego, Aiyanna Che’la Gurrola, Arturo Jr Guzman, Ginger Gaile Hackbarth, Riley Rain Hadjiconstantinou, Ty Lucas Hall, Sarah Jean Harjo, Laketa Kaye Harrison, Andrea Layne Hartley, Carolyn Curtis Harvey, Lisa Michelle Harvey, Nevaeh Nicole Hatcher, Wade Jeffrey Haumpy Sr., Willliam Allen Hawk, Jordyn Marie Hayes, Jackson Elias Haymond, J-Lynn Lanea Hernandez, Landon Jayse Herrera, Precious Lara Hill, Keevan Jones Hill, Dominick Allen Hixon, Eli James Holt-Belvin, Brittani Maelynne Hood, John Michael Huckaby, Mary Louise Tyner Innis, Quanah Guy December 2018 Isaac, Frances Jane Jackson, Cheyenne Marie James, Gregory Dale James, Constance Logan Jantz, Evan Blake Jimerson, Magan Christina Johnson, George Benjamin Johnson Jr., Anthony David Johnson, Kayla Ryan Johnson, James Christopher Johnson, Byron Mack Johnson III, Fauster Calvin Johnson, Marlene Jane Johnson, Camille Marie Johnson, Fawntayne Catara Johnson, Brodie Wade Johnson, Steve Allen Kaniatobe, Guy Willis Kastl, Scott Christopher Keith, Blake Garrett Kennedy, Deborah Leigh Kent-Larney, Flora Jean Kilmer, Sandra Lynn Kishketon, Malaki Allen Kisor II, Jesse Devon Klein, Madelynn Grace Kringlen, Faibian Eugene Lalehparvaran, Lilah Parvin Lamb, Caden James Charley Landrum, Rachel Erin Larney, Darnell Maxine Lasarge, Susan Gail Lemke-Rochon, Andrea Kay Lester, Mackenzie Danielle Limon, Jennifer Nell Little Axe Sr., Ricky Lee Little Axe, Maxine Little Axe, Kamyrah Lemarea Illiana Little Axe, Slayer Dane Little Axe, William Dennis Little Axe, Jaydell Chance Little Charley, Newman Littlebear, Calvin Littlebear, Jonathon Littlebear, Waleen Tenae Littlebear, Paul Jaccob Littlecreek, Ronnie Joe Littlecreek, Sarah Denae Locke, Tristan Daniel Logan, Glenda Sue Longhorn, Stuart Kyle Longhorn, Kaselyn Diane Longhorn Jr., Keith Warren Longman Sr., Clyde Bennie Longman, John Wayne Longman, Collin Jay Lopez, Ruby Ann December 2018 Celebrations Lowe, Preston Gavin Pitchford, Satoria Chayne MacK, Makenna Dawn Pitner, Shane Thomas Mammen, Deann Marie Ponkilla, Orrin Heath Martinez, Tewa Marie Price, Ciara Davon Delodge Martinez, Efren Adam-Dean Price, Ethan Daniel Martinez, Shawnee H. Puckitt, Cody Michael Martinez Jr., Timothy Andrew Purcell, Desmond Lee Masquat, Dana Lanelle Ramirez, Alejandro Andres Maxfield, Joseph Thad Ramirez, Alye Tatum McBride, Anthony Daniel Ramirez-Beavers, Shakiya DarMcBride, Damien Nicholas lene Danae McBroom, Garrett Allen Trece Reid, Parker Gabriel McCulloch III, Grant Howard Robertson, Kyle Scott McGuffin, Vickie Ann Robertson, Drew Hayden McGuire, Mary Ann Masquat Robinson, Star Dionna McKee, William Kirby Zakkariah Rodas, Klay Arnoldo Medina, Sophia Katherine Lily Rolette, Tiffany Renee Megehee, Dakota Micheal Rolette, Ryan Adam Merrell, Cass Adam Rolette, Lawrence R. Merrell, Cruz David Rolette Sr., Larry James Miller, Hollis Cade Rutledge, James Aiyden Miller, Alicia Le Waine Edwards Ryan, Crystal Gay Miller, Madilyn Neveah Sanchez, Tommy Shawnego Mills, Hanna Frances Schmidt, Sammie Anne Mitchell, Qiana Skye Self, Katelyn Lynel Mizell, Janice Maria Shawnee, Corey Wayne Molina, Deanne Jo Shawnee, Carrah Dawnell Mooneyham, Andrea Gail Shawnee, Arla Nicole Moore, Alexander Lee Shelton, Jonell Lynne Morgan, John David Sherrill, Cody Michael Morlan, Debra Jean Shields, Ty Xavier Morris III, John Gilbert Simpson, Caden Marshall Morris, Cecilia Renee Simpson, Thurman Ray Murdock, Brian Lee Sinks, Tammy Relin Neash, Nekkia Christine Sloat, Arthur Wayne Neash, Bobby Joe Sloat, Jennifer Lauren Nelson, Debra Ann Smith, Kyle Lee Neske, Kyle Logan Smith, Keana Tempestt New Moon, Melissa Elaine Smith, Skylard Marcus Nicholson, Lee Anna Smith, Cheryl Renae Odell, Travis Dewayne Snow, Brianna Margaret-Faye Oles, Robin Jewel Solis, Adrianna Clavel On-The-Hill, Tonya Lynn Solis, Jose Maria Ontiveros-Adame, Tina Marie Spoon, Desirae Roxanne Onzahwah, Brian Neil Spoon, Jiliyan Jade Onzahwah, Chloe Sarai Spoon, Michael Brody Onzahwah, Hailia Brielle Spoon Jr, Carl David Parker, Hunter Caleb Chase Spybuck, Deborah Ann Parker, Teresa Erin Spybuck, Barbara Ann Patton, Erionna Marie Spybuck, Nicholas Lawrence Pawpa, Jacey Tatum Squire, Johnnie Larue Pearman, Retha Ann Squire, Christopher Lane Perry, Savannah Jade Stanley, Denelle Mae Pewenofkit, Jay Patrick Starnes, Mekia Ladawn Pickens, Irma Juanita Starr, Jack Eugene Pine, Jacob Lawrence Stevens Jr., Houston Pitchford, Chayton Baeze Stinger Jr., Jack Theophilus ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te ne ko te Stone, Sherry Darlene Sultuska Jr., Jerome Ray Swenson, Sofia Magdalena Switch, Ezequiel Tebe, Jabril Rylen Teehee, Penny Lynn Tello-Faz, Jennie Rebecca Tenner, Kirsten Elizabeth Thompson Jr., John Michael Thorpe, Preston Barrett Thorpe, Dara Beth Thorpe, Jamie Lee Thorpe, Matilda Carol Tiger, Kane Matthew Tiger, Joseph Aaron Tiger, Lyric Danyl Tiger, Ashlee Jean Tolbert, Justin Wade Torres-Salazar, Mary Ellen Turtle, Kendall Jose Thomas Reece Valdivia, Shirley Ann Villalobos, Constantina K. Wabaunasee, Mary Ellen Wagner, Kaya-Mae Cristine Wakley, Kylie Ann Walker, Braylen Sincere Walley, Dallas Jeffery Warrior, Whitney Michelle Warrior-Benson, Josiah Clark Watson, Zachary Miles 21 Webb, Charles Kenneth Webster, Ryan Bennett Whims, Lawanna Jo White, Edward Leon White Sr., Robert White, Beckie Lynette White Thunder, Nakiaus Sage Whittaker, Dominique Marie Wiles, Mitzie Arlene Little Creek Williams, Brexon Apakus Williams, Chance Michael Williams, Adrian Thomas Williams, Daniell Anissa Williams, Michelle Lee Williams, Okah Melina Williams Jr., Joseph Edward Williams, Benjamin Michael Wilson, Kaitlyn Nicole Wilson, Dwayne Alan Wilson, Alvin Blaine Wilson, Raylin Amelia Wilson, Jessie Lee Wilson, Kamren Patrick Winrow, Ashley Dionne Winrow, Alexandra Nicole Wolf Jr, Eric Wayne Womack, Cody Lee Wyatt, Vance Allen Yeahpau, Trevian Alexander Youngbear, Curtis Joshua Absentee Shawnee Tribe Behavioral Health Services WHITE BISON, Inc. A Cultural Approach to Personal Recovery Substance Abuse Wellbriety Group Meetings Facilitator: John Soap, LPC Every Thursday 5:30pm-6:30pm Shawnee Multipurpose Building (east of the Shawnee Clinic, Bldg. 16) For further information, contact: Shawnee Behavioral Health Services: John 405-878-4716 Little Axe Behavioral Health Services: Dara 405-701-7987 22 ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te ne se we Celebrations December 2018 Happy Birthday Holly Davis ,Zelda Foreman , Jelly Bean Davis and Jamie Bierd , Dakota Little Charley , Sherry Byers Happy 14th Birthday Jiliyan!!! You’ve made me so proud of the beautiful young woman you are. I love you to bits!!! Love Always, Mom We wish you all a wonderful day! Love, Rhonda Kaseca Gou rd D ance p.m. @ 3: 00 Supp er to start p.m. @ 5: 00 Dan ce to Resu Afte me r Su pper Brea k Jil BilHappy Birthday to our pretty awesome sister! We love you very much!!!! Love, your big brother, Justin, and lil brother, Joplin JiliyanHope your 14th is a pretty amazing day, like you!!! Love, Aunt Barb, Chloe, & Dakoti Jiliyan JadeHappy Birthday to my beautiful granddaughter! You make Granny so proud! I love you bunches, Granny XOXO Nakiaus White Thunder--a very happy 1st birthday on December 21, 2018 –from Grandma Sis & Grandpa Tommy, Aunt Shelsie & Shelby and Dad Sheldon White Thunder Share your Celebrations!!! Call AST Media at 405-598-1279 or email your request to stiger@astribe.com by the 15th of the preceding month. Only 1 picture can be used per celebration. If you choose to visit our office and we are not present, please leave your requests in the mail box. Celebrations December 2018 ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te ne fe we 23 Happy 2 nd Birthday, Bub! Love, Mommy, Daddy, and Sissys Ben, Happy Birthday, So n! Love, Mom and Dad Happy Birthday to the World’s Best Papa!!!! We love you so much. -Baby Belle & Alexia Faith 24 ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te ne ya we Building Blocks December 2018 Building Blocks III December Newsletter December 20th, we will have our classroom Christmas parties at 3:00 pm, hopefully, with the arrival of a special visitor, Santa. We look forward to holding our annual Christmas Program on the Building Blocks III has been very busy the last few months. In October, we evening of December 21st at the Little Axe Resource Center from participated in the Trunk or Treat at the Zombie Run. It was such a delight handing 6:30pm – 8:00 pm. December 24th, 25th and 26th Building Blocks candy out to the little princesses and zombies of the zombie run. I would like to III will be closed to celebrate the Christmas Holiday. Merry Christthank everyone that participated in our Halloween Carnival. It was such a good mas and Happy New Year from the Staff of Building Blocks III!!! turnout. Everyone seemed to enjoy all the festivities and the food. I would like to give the health clinic a special thank you for inviting us to trick or treat. We would like to welcome our new employees: Julie Moore, Kylie Yates and Lee McKey. Welcome to the Building Blocks Family. With that we are proud to say we will be opening our four year old classroom. Have a Happy, Blessed Thanksgiving, a very Merry Christmas and a happy Happy New Year! With all our love, Rebecca Jones, Director, Stacy Battige, Asst. Director & November 9th, the center had its DHS visit and partial Stars visit. Both of Building Blocks III Staff which went very well. November 16th, we held our annual Thanksgiving dinner for the families and staff of Building Blocks III at the resource center from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. It was a great success. It is so very special to get to spend time with our families. November 21st through the 23rd Building Blocks III will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Happy Thanksgiving from the Staff of Building Blocks III!!! November 26th, a photographer is coming to take Christmas pictures of the children. This Holiday The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Cultural Preservation will be hosting a Parent’s Night Out event. We will entertain your kids while you finish up your holiday shopping or just want to enjoy a night out. We will provide snacks, dinner, and some Cultural activities. Space is limited so sign up today! Ages 7-12 Date: Friday Dec. 7, 2018 Time: 5:30-9:00PM Location: Cultural Preservation Building #6 2025. S Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK Contact: Kim Billie 405-275-4030 Ext 6416 Local December 2018 ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te ne ya li ne The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Christmas Party will be done differently this year. We will be doing a Wal-Mart Gift Card and a Movie Pass. Only 150 Movie Passes will be given and is on a first come-first served basis. Parents will need their child/children’s Absentee Shawnee CDIB card (must be an updated CDIB Card) to pick up the gift card and movie pass. These will be available at Title VI on December 10th, and at the Tribal Finance Office December 11-18. Office hours are 9:00 am to 11:30 am and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Due to the location of the Movie Theater in Shawnee, out-of-state tribal children will not be able to receive a movie pass and will only receive a Wal-Mart Gift Card. Absentee Shawnee Tribe Child Care Development Fund Programs La-pe-we-ki-wa ho-ge-wa-pe-fa-yi mi-ti-ge “Lifelong Learning Begins Here.” Program Services:  Building Blocks Child Development Center II- Shawnee, OK- Tribally Operated Child Care Center  Building Blocks Child Development Center III- Little Axe, OK- Tribally Operated Child Care Center  AST Child Care Subsidy ProgramChild Care Assistance  AST After School ProgramHorseshoe Bend Community- After School Care  AST After School Program- AST Complex, Shawnee- After School Care  For information about these services please visit the AST website at www.astribe.com/Childcare  Contact information:  BBCDCII-Shawnee (405)878-0633 Email: ecrawford@astribe.com  BBCDCIII- Little Axe (405)360-2710 Email: rebeccaj@astribe.com  AST Child Care Subsidy (405)432-8411 Email: briana.ponkilla@astribe.com  AST ASP- HSB (405)432-8411 Email: lanora.buswell@astribe.com  AST ASP-Shawnee (405)432-8411 Email: lanora.buswell@astribe.com The 12 Days of Christmas Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Love,The Keseca Family 25 26 ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te na ko ta wi fe ELDER’S CORNER Local By AST Elder Council Officers ___________________________________ ANNOUNCEMENTS: • Congratulations to Dan Little Axe, he was voted as the new elected Treasurer by the Elders Council on Saturday, November 18, 2018. The Elders’ Council has the following events for the rest of the year: • Red Earth Treefest - November 19, 2018 - January 4, 2019. The AST Shawnee Elders Council has a tree on display at the Red Earth Treefest. There are 25 Beautiful Christmas Trees adorned with handmade art objects created to showcase the diverse Native cultures that make Oklahoma unique. Learn about Oklahoma’s Tribes. Let their Ornaments tell their Story. Red Earth Art Center, 6 Santa Fe Plaza, Downtown Oklahoma City, OK; Event Date: November 19, 2018 - January 4, 2019. Hours: 10-5 Monday through Friday. • 2018 Shawnee Tribal Museum in Miami, OK – Saturday, December 1, • Elders Council Christmas Baskets APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED BY NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018. Mail Application to AST Elders Council 2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 Or you can Drop-Off application at the Tribal Complex Building #1, Receptionist • Christmas Dinner – December 15, 2018, @11:45 a.m. at the AST Resource Center. There will Christmas Fruit, nuts and candy sacks for the Elders and be sure to bring a wrapped gift exchange (Men to Men / Women to Women). Gift Exchange Limit is from $15.00 to $20.00. • 2019 AST Elders Council Meeting Schedule If you are fifty (50) and up, we meet every third (3rd) Saturday of the month, and meetings are alternating locations at Little Axe Resource Center or Title VI Building in Shawnee. We usually have potluck lunch every monthly meeting (Unless otherwise posted). Next meeting is Saturday, December 15, 2018, Resource Center in Little Axe. Age 50+ AST Elders are welcome at the monthly meetings! December 2018 2019 MEETING SCHEDULE AST ELDERS COUNCIL DATE January 19 TIME 10:00 A.M. LOCATION Title VI Bldg., Shawnee, OK February 16 10:00 A.M. Resource Center, Little Axe March 23 10:00 A.M. Title VI Bldg., Shawnee, OK (1 week later due to AST election) April 20 10:00 A.M. Resource Center, Little Axe, OK May 18 10:00 A.M. Title VI Bldg., Shawnee, OK June 22 10:00 A.M. Resource Center, Little Axe, OK (1 week later due to AST election) July 20 10:00 A.M. Title VI Bldg., Shawnee, OK August 17 10:00 A.M. Resource Center, Little Axe, OK September 21 10:00 A.M. Title VI Bldg., Shawnee, OK October 19 10:00 A.M. Resource Center, Little Axe, OK November 16 10:00 A.M. Multi-Purpose Bldg., Shawnee, OK December 21 10:00 A.M. Resource Center, Little Axe, OK Local December 2018 ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te ne se wi fe ELDERS COUNCIL CHRISTMAS BASKETS APPLICATION FORM Qualifications: 1) Must be Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member 2) Must be 50 years old or above 3) Must reside within the counties of Pottawatomie, Cleveland, Lincoln or Oklahoma NAME:____________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:________________________________________________________________________ PHONE NO:_______________________________________________________________________ NOMINATED BY:___________________________________________________________________ REASON: ¨ Nursing Home ¨ Home bound ¨ No transportation ¨ Health issues ¨ Other: Describe (be specific)__________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATIONS TO BE SUBMITTED BY NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018. Mail Application to: AST Elders Council 2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 Alternative: Drop-0ff application at the Tribal Complex Building #1, Receptionist ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Office use only: Date received:_________________________ Received by:_______________________________ Delivered by:__________________________ Date of delivery:_____________________________ 27 28 ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te fe wa se ke fe Cultural Preservation December 2018 Cultural Preservation Activities Shawnee Pottery Demo Story Time Halloween Carnival Rock Your Mocs Veterans’ Brunch December 2018 Domestic Violence October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Below are pictures from some of the events the AST DV Program did and we thank everyone who was able to participate. If you have any questions or need additional information about domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence or stalking please contact the domestic violence staff for confidential support at: (405) 273-2888 ne se wi pe ti ke ki-tege yi ki te fe 29 30 ne fe wi pe ti ke Atoka Pipeline Local continued from front page. landowners. The Tribe then took the lead in negotiating an agreement to enable the landowners to keep their land, receive substantially more money for its use, and have oversight and enforcement rights for the City’s future activity along the pipeline. The proposed settlement agreement will provide a 100-foot wide easement to the City, so long as the pipeline is used only for the purpose of transporting public water. If the City stops using the pipeline or uses it for any other purpose, the easements terminate and full control of the land returns to the landowners. For any work the City undertakes along the pipeline, the landowners will receive 60 days’ advance notice and the right to conduct inspections, and the City must fully restore the land to its natural state after completing the work. The City must comply with all Tribal, federal, and state laws regarding environmental and cultural protection, and the landowners can go to federal court to stop any violations. In advance of any construction or other work on the pipeline, the Tribe will be notified of job opportunities for Tribal Members, and no work is permitted around designated cultural areas during the traditional ceremonial seasons. Compared to a condemnation where only fair market value December 2018 would be paid, the landowners will receive approximately 10 times the fair market value of the easement acreage under the settlement agreement. The Tribe and Oklahoma City have approved the proposed settlement, which now requires consent by a majority of the landowners to become final. Upon approval by a majority of the landowners, the settlement funds will be placed in an interest-bearing account until the settlement documents are complete and payments are made to the landowners. If you are a landowner along the pipeline easement route and need further information or a settlement consent form, please contact Assistant U.S. Attorney Tom Majors at tom.majors@usdoj.gov or (405) 553-8814. Healthy, happy holidays. From all of us at AST Health System, we wish you all a wonderful Holiday Season. HEALTH SYSTEM December 2018 AST Veterans Participate in Norman Parade - November 11, 2018 Local ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te ne ko te 31 ASEDA Board Members Needed The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is looking for tribal members to fill three vacant positions on the board. Interested tribal members may submit a letter of interest, cover letter and resume by mail to the Secretary’s Office of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe – 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, Ok 74801. Documents may also be submitted by email to johnraymond.johnson@astribe.com. For additional information or questions contact the Secretary’s office at (405) 275-4030. Qualifications: Tribal Member • Not employed with any entity of the tribe. Professional Work Experience • Extensive leadership expertise in fields such as business, accounting, banking, finance or retail merchandising. • Board experience preferred. Education • Bachelors or Master’s Degree (preferred) in business or business related field. • Deep understanding of corporate governance and the role each member plays both individually and corporately in a for-profit organization. Clean Background Check • Cannot have any criminal convictions • Must be eligible for hire/re-hire with all Absentee Shawnee Tribal Entities (Tribal Gov., Health, Casino, ASEDA, Housing, ect.). 2018 PROGRAMS FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE, OK. WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM 32 ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te ne se we CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE STUDY GROUP (CCSG) General Council Semi-Annual Report October 27, 2018 CCSG By Kathy Deere, Vice-Chairman shwneturtle@gmail.com 405-637-8248 Since our last CCSG General Council Report of June 2, 2018, we have had four (4) regular paid monthly meetings held every 4th Sunday of every month, held at Little Axe Community Bldg. We have had three (3) unpaid community meetings in Shawnee, Little Axe, and Tulsa. The total number of members present at all meetings is from five (5) to seven members out of the ten members of CCSG. The CCSG members absent are from three (3) to five (5) members. We have less than 14 months to complete these highly recommended, enviable, and required amendments to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Constitution. The following progress report and upcoming events of CCSG: » Finished By-Laws for the Constitution Committee Study Group » Community Meetings accomplished and one (1) at General Council: First meeting: Thursday, 8-16-18, Multi-Purpose Health Bldg, Shawnee, OK; Second meeting: Thursday, 8-23-18 (rescheduled to 9/6/18) Resource Center, Little Axe, OK: Third meeting: Saturday, 9-22-18, International Plaza Office Building, Tulsa, OK. Fourth meeting: Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the AST General Council Meeting The attendances of the tribal members at these meeting were low, but the ones who attended did give us some good feedback, which is very much appreciated! We appreciate the support we have been receiving from the Executive Committee members. All of them have been accommodating, supportive, and willing to assist this committee. Special kudos/thanks to the offices of Representative Fletcher, Lt. Governor Blanchard, and Governor Butler-Wolfe in providing refreshments for the Community Meetings! » As stated above, we have been meeting several times on Tuesday evenings to get the constitution ready for legal, executive committee, and the tribal members to view the draft. » CCSGs current officers: Dan Little Axe, Sr., Chairman, Kathy Deere, Vice-Chairman, Shirley Adkins, Secretary/Treasurer. » CCSGs Website: https://astccsg.squarespace.com Available to view documentation like minutes, budget, flyers, LAS Resolution, current AST Constitution, Mock PowerPoint presentation of current EC/Legislators meetings, Tentative draft Organizational chart with Legislators, and contact information for committee members. » Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to postpone our visit to Chickasaw Legislature, Ada, OK in July, August, and September. The visit has been rescheduled for October 19, 2018. » The CCSG is tentatively planning a visit to the Kiowa Legislation in the December 2018 next few months. » On Wednesday, regular monthly Executive Committee Meeting, September 19, 2018, submitted the “AST Constitution Proposed Amendments” request to remove BIA (Secretary of Interior) to the Executive Committee for Resolution for submission to BIA for a Secretarial Election. » Current CCSG budget as of August 31, 2018, is $14,098.97. Annual budget amount is $16,321.77. Chairman Dan Little Axe, Sr., requested our Indirect Cost Line Item be reduced and it was approved at a lower IDC rate of 10%. Thanks to Treas. Ellis. » All AST members are encouraged to attend the CCSG meetings. Next meeting, Sunday, November 18, 2018, 3:00 p.m., Little Axe Community Building, west of C-store, Hwy #9. Your input is very important! COMMITTEE STUDY GROUP (CCSG) DECEMBER NEWSLETTER REPORT By Kathy Deere, Vice-Chairman shwneturtle@gmail.com 405-637-8248 GREETINGS: The Constitution Committee Study Group (“CCSG”) meetings are normally held monthly every fourth Sunday. Next meeting is December 17, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. dinner meeting at Charleston’s in Norman, OK. CCSG website is available at https://astccsg.squarespace.com. The intent is for the AST members to be informed concerning CCSG meetings, minutes, budget, and community meetings. If you have comments,questions, suggestions, you can visit our website for the informational updates on the progress. At the printing of this article, we will have had our November 18, 2018 meeting. This is our regularly scheduled stipend meeting. We hope everyone at the October General Council meeting saw the CCSG PowerPoint presentation. We didn’t receive any comments or questions. Our report to the General Council was left out of the book; so it will added to this news article as an attachment. PowerPoint presentation, with current constitution, draft legislation Organizational chart, and frequently asked questions is available on the CCSGs website at https://astccsq.squarespace.com The following item and action item were discussed at our CCSG monthly meetings: • Referendum Vote on removing the BIA, Secretary of Interior Two (2) articles in the constitution. This needs to be done to revise the AST Constitution to separate the Legislative and Executive branches. The draft resolution was presented to the Executive Committee Members monthly meeting, Wednesday, 10-19-18. The ECs next step is to submit paperwork to BIA for the Secretarial Election. • Continuing to work toward completing the draft constitution for legal review. Plans to complete the draft by the first month or two of 2019. 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Both Norman and Cushing are strictly Academic Academic •stAchiev Higher stAchievemen fund March March 31 of 31each of yea eac Head Start Programs (3 up to 5). • undergr High YEAR-TO-DATE % upon OF TAXES All funding All funding is based is based the a orupon univ you would like more information regarding our programs or for u JUNE to If JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER TOTAL COLLECTED full-tim All applications All applications and guidelin andaccre gu apply, please contact: Services Services and select and select Education Educ • Gradu Shawnee Main Office: Enrollment ManagerShawnee Center: Center Supervisorupon Sherry Marsh (405) 275-4870 Stacey Osborne (405) degree, For more For$89,040.51 more information, information, pl •please Grad $11,720.63 $6,189.49 $16,871.91 $8,925.44 $0.00 $0.00 3.56% 878-5820 $288.07 levels 3341 3341 or email or email to tresh toatm re@ sh a as m trb @ one d 1535 N $200,000.00 McKinley, Shawnee$200,000.00 74801 1533 $150,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 N $1,900,000.00 75.99% prog McKinley, Shawnee 74801 • Big J $9,736.28 $15,069.86 $3,605.08 $19,471.03 $15,317.12 $0.00 $0.00 $126,710.24 5.07% sherrym@ctsaheadstart.org Seniors • 0.75% Big $690.38 $552.41 $0.00 $2,986.55 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $18,752.43 applica Cushing Center: Center SupervisorNorman Center: Center SupervisorScho Wava Anderson (918) 225-1029 Amy $13,052.06 $13,910.94 $15,005.34 $13,309.00 $13,461.41 $0.00 $0.00Porter $156,745.76 6.27% Dead All funding is (405) 447-0381 FY-2018 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (through 10/31/2018) TAX CATEGORY JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY Sales (6%) Gaming % of free cash Employee (1%) Severance (8%) Motor Vehicle Motor Fuel Taxes (Qtrly.) Tobacco Refund $6,955.22 $128.33 $150,000.00 $300,000.00 $11,386.59 $11,609.31 $4,549.73 $3,384.15 $11,963.40 $18,890.16 $35,258.38 $0.00 $4,367.11 $4,026.41 $20,250.34 $16,709.62 $1,001.46 $200,000.00 $150,000.00 $150,000.00 $11,506.02 $13,835.58 $15,173.37 $2,620.73 $2,103.29 $1,865.19 $20,352.65 $17,819.28 $18,981.52 $0.00 $33,471.68 $0.00 $3,903.11 $6,090.62 $6,785.14 TOTAL TAXES $224,480.43 $338,038.36 $258,632.85 $240,030.07 $193,806.68 $227,467.48 Miscellaneous $122.50 TOTAL COLLECTIONS $142.65 $224,602.93 $338,181.01 $298.25 $208.00 $298.25 $35,705.25 $0.00 W Vine, $0.00 $206.78 $38,429.86 111 Cushing 74023 Norman 73069 $9,716.49 $6,562.88 $4,695.91 $10,259.16 $7,611.52 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Iowa St., $143,071.95 516 $0.00 $64,018.35 All funding 2.56% is Attention: Health/Mental Health/Disabilities Manager Melanie Williams (405) 275-4870 $240,418.61 $228,614.98 $263,104.43 $283,745.35 1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 $0.00 $0.00 $2,498,339.24 All application All applicatio Services and s $171.00 $258,931.10 $240,238.07 $194,104.93 $227,638.48 FAMILIES MUST LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: $137.26 $157.65 $235.00 $169.40 $0.00 $0.00 POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, LINCOLN, & CLEVELAND NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM (ALL ACCEPTED) $240,555.87 $228,772.63 $263,339.43 $283,914.75 $0.00 $0.00 5.72% Applications more infor $1,939.96 For 0.08% For more infor 800-256-3341 $2,500,279.20 100% ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy The AST Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to survivors at hospitals, police stations and throughout the legal system. The programs also serve as a resource center to the community by offering educational information and referrals. Transitional Housing The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed to begin a new life. 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 (405) 275-4030 • Fax: (405) 214-4225 Court Advocacy Assists survivors with domestic violence court related costs (when funding is available) and appearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders. 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. Funded through SAHMSA Native Connections Grant in providing Housing and Utility Assistance 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. support by: • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE • VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE • CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD • NOTARIZED TITLE • NOTARIZED BILL OF SALE or PURCHASE AGREEMENT • LIEN ENTRY FORM (if you are making payments) • LIEN RELEASE FORM (if previous owner had lien) F Extending an out outreach through community partnerships to inPLEASE crease awareness of Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention in the Community Outreach community. LOCATED The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational trainings,  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. informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal and Non-Tribal communities.  *TRIBAL MEMBER MUST BE PRESENT FOR ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS* Note: You may be asked to provide supporting documentation for verification purposes. • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE • VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE • CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD • PREVIOUS YEARS REGISTRATION *ANYONE MAY COME RENEW THE VEHICLE AS LONG AS THEY HAVE THE ABOVE LISTED DOCUMENTS FOR THE TRIBAL MEMBER* 1-4 YEARS 5-8 YEARS 9-12 YEARS 13-16 YEARS 17- OVER YEARS $0.25 A DAY Increasing the participation of youth, parents, tribal leaders, and health providers in developing mental health service and treatment options based on the cultural values and practice of the Native 38 community. For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888. $85 $75 $55 $35 $15  Easing the impacts of substance use, mental health illnesses, and trauma in native communities.  Supporting youth as they transition into adulthood. If you would like to know more about this program, please contact us! Linda Gouge Grant Coordinator (405)701-7988 Victoria Andrews Grant Assistant (405)701-7995 Little Axe Health Center Li-Si-Wi-Nwi Health, Inc. 15951 Little Axe Drive Norman, OK 73026 “This flyer was developed under a grant number SM080181 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.” W Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed to begin xam and any prescribed optical products. The Tribal benefit will be used for offering new life.educational information and referrals. enee cost for prescription eye2018 glasses or contactInsurance: lens, not to exceed the $350.00 Enrollment December Tribal Members with Vision ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te ne ya li ne 35 gh the ASTHS Contract Health Services. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 Transitional Housing Court Advocacy member will be responsible for the out of pocket expense. ee Shawnee Tribal members who have vision insurance will have their insurThe AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Assists survivors with domestic violence court related costs (when funding isViolence/Sexu available) an Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed to begin xam and any prescribed optical products. The Tribal benefit will be used for entee Tribal Member with insurance chooses to see an outside provider appearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders. new life. esible costfor fornotifying prescription eye glasses or contact not to(405.701.7951 exceed the $350.00 ASTHS Contract Healthlens, Services Required documentationShelter for updating/issuing/renewing your new enrollthe ASTHS Health Services. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 Placement Assistance ).ghTheir benefitContract within the Absentee Shawnee Optometry Department Court Advocacy ment card for 18 yrs. and older: The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program works with other shelters withi member will be responsible for the that out ofwas pocket expense.for the vision he amount within the $350.00 left unused Assists domestic court relatedEmergency costs (when funding is for available) an • survivors forms Oklahoma in Universal orderwith to help victimsviolence obtain safe housing. transportation you were seen December 2016 your visiontobenefit lastsprovider until entee Tribal Member with31, insurance chooses see anyear outside appearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders. • photo2” x 2”, white background the victim andPassport children may also color, be available. 7.) sible for notifying ASTHS Contract Health Services (405.701.7951 Photos can be taken at the office, if you come in to update. Shelter ). Their benefit within the Absentee Shawnee Optometry Department Housing and UtilityAssistance Assistance 11 yrs. and under - no photo orPlacement signature on their card, but will need the The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program worksand/or with other withii he amount within the $350.00 that was left unused for the vision Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, datingshelters violence form(s) filled out by parent/guardian. nee Tribal Members without Vision Insurance: Oklahoma insituations. order to help victims obtain housing. Emergency transportation for or utilit you were seen December 31, 2016 your vision benefit year lasts until emergency assistance maysafe allow for a victim to either receive housing 12 yrs. to 17yrs.This - passport photo and copy of parent/legal guardian’s the victim and children may also be available. assistance. 7.) D.L. or state I.D. that signed the universal form. ee Shawnee Tribal members who do not have vision insurance must use the Housing and Utility Assistance Optometry Department to receive their eye exam at no charge and their Referral Assistance Requirements for Per Cap requests {Must be 18 yrs.and/or or older} violence i Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, efit the costMembers of prescription eye glasses or contact lens. If the amount exAssists with providing community resources to those who are in need of dating additional service neeforTribal without Vision Insurance: 2005/2006 Trust Fund emergency situations. assistance may Tribe’s allow forDomestic a victimViolence to either Program. receive housing or utilit outside the scope of theThis Absentee Shawnee benefit the Tribal member will be responsible for the out of pocket expense. • Order of release of Funds from Trust Account document, signed. assistance. ee Shawnee Tribal members who do not have vision insurance must use the • color copy of D.L. or state issued I.D. Community Outreach Optometry Department to receive their eye exam at no charge and their • Enrolled by 2006 or earlier ReferralViolence Assistance The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Program offers educational training nee whoeyelive outside of the efit forTribal the costMembers of prescription glasses or contact lens.catchment If the amountarea: exAssists with providing community resources to those who are in need of additional informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to bothservice Triba outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program. benefit the Tribal member will be responsible for the out of pocket expense. 2016 Rama and Non-Tribal communities. ee Shawnee Tribal members who reside outside of the catchment area • W9 atomie, Logan, Lincoln, and Oklahoma counties) may still utilize their tribal Outreach 2 forms of Identification (color copy)please contact the Absentee Shawne For •any questions regarding any ofCommunity the above services se the Absentee Shawnee Optometry department for their exam and/ The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational training • Enrolled by 10-24-2015 Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888. nee Tribal Members who live outside of the catchment area: al products. The allotted $350.00 will be used towards prescription eye informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Triba and Non-Tribal communities. ns. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 benefit the Tribal member will be ee Shawnee Tribal members who reside outside of the catchment area out of pocket costs. *All forms can be downloaded from www.astribe.com or picked up at the atomie, Logan, Lincoln, and Oklahoma counties) may still utilize their tribal For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawne Enrollment office. se thetoAbsentee Shawnee Optometry exam and/ need ensure they have updated theirdepartment chart. This isfor totheir include updated Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888. al products. The allotted $350.00 will be used towards prescription eye forms. ens. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 benefit the Tribal member will be out of pocket costs. ducts/charges of the benefit schedule: need to ensure theyoutside have updated theirallowed chart. This is to include updated forms. ducts/charges outside of the allowed benefit schedule must be paid for example, patients who do not require corrective lens but chose to get colored scription sunglassesoutside these willofbethe at their own expense. All schedule: charges will need ducts/charges allowed benefit ance following the payment guidelines posted in the office. NO CASH WILL ducts/charges outside of the allowed benefit schedule must be paid for example, patients who do not require corrective lens but chose to get colored iscounts allowed scription sunglassesfirst these will be at their own expense. must be exhausted before discounts can be applied.All charges will need ance following the payment guidelines posted in the office. NO CASH WILL rtion cannot be discounted. iscounts allowed must be exhausted first before discounts can be applied. rtion cannot be discounted. East State Hwy 9 PTOMETRY 15702 Norman, OK 73026 Enrollment Department Did You Know..... Did You Know…… Did You Know..... Didchanges You Know…… Any name Any name changes that thatmay mayoccur occur marriage, divorce, etc.) need to be updated (ie: Any name changes that may occur (i.e. marriage, to beoccur updated Any namedivorce, changesetc.)thatneedmay BEFORE anybe updated new through enrollment, marriage, divorce, etc.) need to (ie: enrollment, BEFORE new (i.e.through marriage, divorce, etc.) need to beanyupdated or renewalsBEFORE can beany processed. registrations new through enrollment, registrations or renewals can be processed. through enrollment, BEFORE any new 36 ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te na ko ta wi fe Opinion December 2018 ATTENTION AST Voters Elections are around the corner for Governor and Secretary. When you cast your vote, we should choose someone who will help support the tribal membership, especially our elders. Ask yourself, are we better off now than we were six years ago. Whoever runs, should: Hire an administrator, Have a balance budget, Sell off excess fee land, that we have NO PLANS for and pay taxes on, Sell those COWS, which is just costing us money, Provide washers & dryers, stoves and refrigerators to the elders who need them, • Bring back the winterization program for the elders and needy, • Provide yearly $5,000.00 grants to college and trade school student, provided they work for the tribe for 2 years, when they complete their studies, • Provide bi-weekly transportation to tribal member from OKC & Tulsa to Shawnee and Little Axe health clinics and open a video Doctor consult office in Tulsa and better relationship between the Medical Director & Medical Board and Executive Committee, • • • • • These are just a few issues which MUST be addressed or actions taken. H a ts of f t o th e E x ec uti v e C ommi t tee f or th e g i f t c a rd s to me mb er s of th e el d er s. Paid for by AST Watchdog! Social Services December 2018 ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te ne se wi fe 37 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS APPLYING FOR TRIBAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE (T.E.A) (A ONE TIME YEARLY PAYMENT OF $150.00, PER RESIDENCE) ELIGIBILITY ¸ ENROLLED ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE ¸ 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER ¸ UTILITY BILL IN YOUR NAME AND/OR SPOUSE’S NAME (SPOUSE MUST RESIDE IN HOME) ¸ TOTAL RESIDENCE INCOME (MUST NOT EXCEED A MONTHLY NET PAY OF $2,800.00) REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: ¸ SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE) ¸ CDIB CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE) ¸ CURRENT UTILITY BILL AND/OR DISCONNECT NOTICE ¸ CURRENT 30 DAYS INCOME VERIFICATION (I.E. CHECK STUB, SOCIAL SECURITY, UNEMPLOYMENT, TANF, ETC.) ¸ UNEMPLOYED APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM PROVIDED BY CASE WORKER APPLICATION ALSO ONLINE: wwwastribe.com HAVE APPLICATION COMPLETED AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONS BEFORE SUBMITTING TO SOCIAL SERVICES OILS THE OFFICE OF STUDY ON PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & ENGINEERING (OEH&E) ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS!!! HEALTH, WELLNESS The approved Legislative Resolution No. L-AS-2018-17 been duly adopted by the Ex-IN ANDhasPUBLIC SAFETY Oklahoma Indian Legal Servicesof willthe be atAbsentee the Tribal CourtShawnee House, ecutive Committee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Authorizing Bldg. #3 each month on the 2 Thursday from 9am-12pm. TRIBAL and Approving an increase in the Burial Assistance amount forCOMMUNITIES qualified and approved 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. nd THIP list all applicants by a priority list: a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly b. Income Oklahoma IndianSize/Overcrowded Legal Services (OILS) is a nonprofit organization c. Family Living Conditions d. Condition of Home that provides free legal services to low income Native Americans The principal role of OEH&E is to raise the health status of our tribal members to the highest possible level by providing services in the area of water and wastewater. To qualify for a water well and/or septic system, the applicant must be an enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal member and reside within one of these six counties; Pottawatomie, Cleveland, Oklahoma, Payne, Lincoln, or Logan, provide land ownership by verification such as a Warranty Deed or Notarized Lease The Absentee Tribe is supporting Agreement through Shawnee the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Realitya Department. Proof of income is not required. grassroots initiated research study on public safety, The services we provide are: new water wells, renovation of health and wellness affecting Indian women. This a water wells, new city or rural water connections, replacement of city or rural water service lines, new wastewater septic research was requested by Indian women and systems, renovation of septic systems, new city sewer lines/ tribal leaders consultations held systems with the renovation of cityduring sewer lines and water treatment as needed. We are not funded to perform annual pumping of septic U.S. Department of Justice and through separate tanks. That service is considered part of home maintenance. visits toarevarious congressional These If you having water or wastewaterdelegates. issues or building a new home and need services please come by our office and fill advocacy efforts caused Congress to mandate the out an OEH&E application for assistance. National Institute (NIJ) tohousing conduct a If your home is underof theJustice management of any authority and has not study been paid off, you do qualifysafety, national baseline focusing on not public for assistance. Applications for this program are public health and wellness needs of Indian women available online at www.astribe.com and at the living tribal lands. OEH&Eon building. members to six thousand dollars and no cents ($6,000.00), effective October 1, 2018. If you have any questions, please contact the Social Service Department at (405) 275in Oklahoma. To beavailable: eligible for services you must fall within OILS Other Programs 4030, ext. 6225 or 6255. All the changes will be posted to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s •Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program income guidelines. Applications need to be completed and all necessary documents attached the application be processed. web site underbefore service + SocialwillService. Contact information: Applications are available online on the website: When mailing www.astribe.com. in your application for any assistance through the Social Service DepartOklahoma Indian Legal Submit completed application to: Services (OILS) ment, Please DO NOT send original CDIB, Drivers License and Social Security cards. Perimeter Center Dr.,&Ste 222 Office 4200 of Environmental Health Engineering Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma PleaseAbsentee attach copies ofOKyour ID’s only; if you are in the office copies will be made. AbOklahoma City, 73112 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 Telephone: (405) sentee Shawnee Tribe is943-6457 not responsible for lost ID’s in the mail. If you have any questions, Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex (800)& 658-1497 Office of Environmental Engineering, Buildingor 13 6255. (405) Health 275-4030, ext. 6225 please call Telephone: If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at Facsimile: 917-7060 (405) (405) 214-4235 Emergency Management 38 ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te fe wa se ke fe onnected. EMERGENCY NUMBERS December 2018 911 211 Police, Fire, Ambulance State of Oklahoma 405-275-3200 405-740-1562 (Cell) Absentee Shawnee Absentee Shawnee 405-273-1727 405-273-2121 405-273-5272 405-273-2157 Pottawatomie County Shawnee Shawnee Pottawatomie County 405-701-8888 405-321-1600 405-749-1591 Cleveland County Norman Cleveland County Report Power Outage CANADIAN VALLEY 405-272-9595 1-800-522-6870 405-382-3680 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY HIGHWAY PATROL 1-800-522-0206 405-425-4385 State of Oklahoma Road Conditions EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE HEARTLINE EMERGENCY TRIBAL POLICE TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGER ORTAL SHERIFF and Shawnee Clinic CITY POLICE CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT lab results? COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. Install the app ts can connect on iPhone or SHERIFF me, secure paAndroid for CITY POLICE register. real-time access HEALTH DEPT. it. to your health OG&E information OLL-FREE) I L I T T L E A X E H E A LT H C E N T E R 4 0 5 . 4 4 7. 0 3 0 0 Power Outage December 2018 December pa po ne ke se fe wa (pay-poh-neek-sthway) Kidz Zone ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te ge yi ki te fe 39 AST KIDZ ZONE My Christmas What does your tree look like? Decorate the tree. Wish List Something I WANT: Something I NEED: Something I’ll WEAR: Something I’ll READ: and something I’d really like: Speak Shawnee! SNOW ko ni (koh-nah) OK CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE 405-878-4702 CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM UPDATED: OCTOBER 6, 2016 OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA 2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR. SHAWNEE, OK 74801 ALL CORRECTIONS PLEASE EMAIL TO: LBETTELYOUN@ASTRIBE.COM Toll free................................................. 1-866-742-4977 SHAWNEE CLINIC Rhonda Kaseca………………………………878-4702 Clinic (Bldg. 17) .............................................. 878-5850 Pharmacy......................................................... 878-5859 LAST UPDATED ON 10/11 /18 Toll free................................................. 1-866-742-4977 ABSENTEE..6308 SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONSPROCUREMENT (405) 275-4030 Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe FINANCE Twila Parker .................................6307 Victor Flores ........................................ 6282 Asaycia Clayton ................................... 6291 Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe..6269 6308 Shema FINANCELincoln ..................................... 6250 PROCUREMENT Sheelby Thorpe .................................... 6244 Lesa Shaw ..................................... .............................................................. ....................................... 6291 Glenna Jones .................................6263 6307 Jenny Ware .........................................6233 6279 Misty KaylaGriffith Ketakea ..................................... 6281 ........................................................ VictorDavis Flores.......................................... ......................................... 6282 .......................................... 6244 Glenna Jones ................................. 6269 Holly 6265 Amy TaraGuffey Battise .......................................... 6410 Lt.Governor Isaac........................... Gibson ...........6253 TraceyDeer............................................ Dickson..................................... 6279 Bruce Longhorn 6236 David 6320 Tara Battise ......................................... 6281 REALTY Andy Warrior ...............................6309 Holly Davis .......................................... 6265 ............................................................... 6410 Twyla Blanchard ................................ 6233 Lt.Governor Kenneth Blanchard. ....6267 6253 Cecil Wilson ......................................... 6246 Mary Billy ..................................... Colleen Longhorn ................................ 6320 EALTY Diane Ponkilla 6267 Jennifer Crenshaw............................... 6228 RLea Tsotaddle....................................... 6248 (BIA............................... Spec.) ...................6325 Scott Miller Jennifer Crenshaw ............................... 6228 Wilson ......................................... 6246 Scott Miller (Self-Gov.Dir..) ............. 6325 Courtney Green ................................... 6300 Cecil Colleen Butler ...................................... Courtney Green ................................... 6300 ............................................................... 6290 6247 Secretary JohnReceptionist R. Johnson.............. ..........6289 6390 Misty Griffith ...................................... 6290 Lea Tsotaddle ...................................... 6248 Lt. Governor Phyllis Ellis Wahahrockah-Tasi .................. 6338 ........................................... 6280 Taylor Carter....................................... 6247 Alvina Barnes................................6275 Phillip SOCIAL SERVICES SandraWahahrickah-Tasi Burnett .................................... Secretary John R Johnson ........... 6289 Phillis ...................6385 6338 Jeff Gibson ....................................6256 Annie Wilson (Director)......................... 6225 Kymberly Hazlett ................................. 6250 Alvina Barnes ............................... 6275 ........................................................6306 Sandra Burnett ................................... 6385 SOCIAL ERVICES Linda SGouge ........................................ 6255 Sarah Pederson ............................. 6306 Conf. Room……………………………….…6397 Annie Wilson (Director) ........................ 6311 HUMAN RESOURCES TAX COMMISSION / TAG Treasurer Leah Bates...................6239 HUMAN RESOURCES Cheri Hardeman .................................. 6252 Sherry Clum ........................................ 6225 Donna Longhorn ..........................6240 ............................................................... 6252 Alicia Engler ........................................ 6257 Elizabeth Clark ................................... 6296 TAX COMMISSION / TAG Treasurer Phillip Ellis ................. 6280 Elizabeth Clark ................................... 6296 Connor Edwards ................................. 6237 Rep Anthony Johnson ..................6287 Charla Garcia ............................... 6309 Rachael Lankford ............................... 6222 Alicia Engler ........................................ 6257 Casey Adams ....................................... 6337 Shelby White ........................................ 6258 Trent ..................................6263 6335 Casey Adams ....................................... 6337 Alyssa Sneed ........................................ 6237 DavidNorton Deer………… [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. 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