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“Among The Shawnee”

January 2016

Volume 27 No. 44

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2 - 3 Governor's Report

4 Kids' Christmas Movie Night

5 Veteran's Christmas

7 Title VI Menu

9 Thank You...

11 Minutes

14 - 15 January Birthdays

16 AST Health System Update

17 Health Authority, Inc.

22 Masters' Touch Benefit Concert

23 Emergency Management Report

26 AST Health System Announcements

29 Executive Meetings Minutes

31 AST Health Fitness Schedule

34 My DNA

35 Election Commission/Tax Commission

36 Building Blocks

39 Foster Care

Thank you employees for helping at the "Kids Christmas Movie"

L to R:

Twila Parker,Amy Hilderbrand, Courtney Green, Vivianna Wilhelm, Jennifer Hernandez, David Deer,

Gov-Edwina Butler-Wolfe and Asaycia Clayton.

Executive Committee

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Governor

Issac Gibson

Lt. Governor

John Johnson

Secretary

Leah Bates

Treasurer

Kenneth Blanchard

Representative

Monthly Executive Committee meetings can be watched online at astribe.com

Governor’s Report

Hello my Absentee Shawnee people!

The cold and wet weather is

making a slow entrance here in

Shawnee. It’s at this time of year

when our Emergency Manager

and Maintenance staff look at how

prepared the tribe is and what steps

might need to be taken to ensure

the safety of tribal members, staff

and visitors coming onto the tribal

complex grounds. The tribe does

follow E-AS-2013-103, a Severe

Weather Policy, passed by resolution

on December 30, 2013. This policy

provides guidance to employees

during extreme weather conditions.

If a tribal closure is to occur 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. I, as the Governor, and/or

my designee, will report to channels:

Channel 4, 5, 9, Fox 25, Radio – KTOK

1000; KOKC 1520 AM. Through

this policy we have established key

personnel from certain departments

who are required to report to work

so that essential functions of the

tribe are maintained. Our Executive

Committee will check on the welfare

of elders in their respective areas

and Tribal police will also assist

with these welfare checks. The key

department departmental staff,

under this policy, is: Tribal police;

Emergency

Manager;

Director

of Maintenance or designee;

Controller; Procurement Director;

MIS Director; Team of tribal health

staff as designated by the Executive

Director of Health.

The

Executive

Committee

approved the annual employee

Thanksgiving dinner to be held

this year on November 25th in the

Thunderbird Entertainment Center

(Casino) Event room in Little Axe,

OK. This was partially sponsored by

the AST Employee Committee who

provided the meat. The side dishes,

salads, breads and desserts were

donated by our different program

departments (employees). This

year a commemorative Pendleton

was given to Reta Harjo, a 25

year employee, and several raffles

were held, by the AST Employee

Committee, with proceeds to go back

into the Employee Committee fund.

Human Resources were present

and asked that employees sign in.

After the lunch employees could

then leave for the day and the tribe

gave them the remainder of the

afternoon off. This gave employees

an opportunity to prepare for their

own Thanksgiving meals or to get

an early start on their Christmas

shopping. We are thankful for our

committed employees and what

they do for the tribe and our people.

GENERAL COUNCIL, THE

CONSTITUTION AND

LEADERSHIP

As indicated in my December 2015

newsletter article you, my tribal

members, had stated during the

October General Council that some

changes in our finance department

were greatly needed. Thanks to

the commitment of our Human

Resources department we were able

to take needed action to remove the

Controller. The Assistant Controller,

Genevieve Foster, a CPA since

2012, with a bachelor’s degree from

Palawan State University in Puerto

Princesa City, Phillipines continues

to serve as the tribes Assistant

Controller. It is my hope that Mrs.

Foster will assist the Treasurer to

meet her sole constitutional duties

of managing Finance:

1. All expenditures should

be reviewed and approved or

disapproved by the Executive

Committee before payment;

2. Keeping and maintaining

an accurate account of all

receipts and disbursements

and reporting the accurate

amounts of each account to

the Executive Committee at

each regular meeting.

Our budget process needs to

be enhanced. It is unclear how

programs can be held accountable

and responsible for good budget

practices if the Treasurer does not

allow Finance to offer timely and

clear guidance on how to complete

their budget. A three year budget

‘average’ is limiting in what it offers.

As I have stated previously this

could be a starting point to show

programs and Executive Committee

how funds were used and then look

at inflationary factors, program

needs and other factors specific to

that program and/or Office. These

‘averaged’ budgets were provided,

by Finance, to programs and the

Executive Committee in October

of 2014 and this year they were

belatedly sent out in November.

The tribe’s budget cycle is January

to December with a few exceptions,

health being one of those and that

budget cycle is to run October 1

through September 30th. Below is a

simple process I suggested in 2014

and offer now for consideration:

BUDGET PROCESS

Also, during the October General

Council meeting, the Lt. Governor

provided a report on the cattle,

and the report does not give a

clear financial summary of costs

for this project. The Executive

Committee and tribal members

need a financial table set up so

that a clear picture can be shown

on what the initial costs/expenses

were for this project which would

include: Cost of cattle, equipment,

land lease, land purchase, fencing,

immunizations, vet bills, supply

costs such as hay, feed, personnel

used and other expenses. This

information could then be placed on

a simple table with year 1 through

current year. One of the reports

provided by Finance for the Lt.

Governor showed that in the start

year that former Representative

Jeff Gibson had purchased – jeans. • November 24 – Building

In the Lt. Governor’s December

Blocks Dinner – Shawnee,

newsletter he indicated from his

‘perspective, putting our internal • November 25 – Annual

Employee

Thanksgiving

issues in the general public makes

the tribe look very incompetent’. I

Dinner – Little Axe, OK

believe that when you are a leader • December 1 that you are putting issues into the

Oklahoma Council of Indian

public eye when you do them. The

Education – Sulphur, OK

embarrassment is not the tribes as • December 3 – Hearth Act

he stated it was. It is to those who

Meeting – Ada, OK

did not uphold their oath to their • December 4 – Discussion

office, to those who do not uphold

with Finance on Governor’s

their duties and responsibilities to

budget – Shawnee, OK

their Office and mismanage and/or • December 5 – White Turkey

abuse their role as elected leaders.

Band Meeting – OKC, OK

I agree on one thing he said ‘…hurt • December 9 – USDA State

the four thousand plus members of

meeting – met with Carol V.

this tribe…” as elected leaders are

Crouch, Ph.D. of NRCS and

to follow the letter of the law and

Gary O’Neill, USDA State

when they don’t, as several past

Conservationist

and present elected leaders haven’t, • December 10 – Veteran’s

then the tribe and its members pay

Meeting – Little Axe, OK

the price for that. If the Lt. Governor • December 15 – AST Health

and his staff believe I ‘seek and

Board Meeting – Little Axe,

destroy’ then that is their right to a

foolish opinion. My vision is to build • December 16 – Regular

a bigger and brighter future for our

Executive Committee – Little

Axe, OK

tribe and I abide by established

tribal law, uphold my oath to my

Office, follow the tribe’s constitution Expressions

For those families who lost a loved

and work, to the best of my ability,

one this month I offer my sincere

each day to make progress.

condolences to you and your family

on your loss.

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

I hope that you and your family

Since my last report in the

November newsletter I have members had a safe and Merry

attended the following meetings Christmas and wish you each good

health and happiness in 2016.

and/or events:

• November 16 – Director

In Conclusion

Meeting/TEC Board Meeting

– Little Axe, OK

I have 17 months left in Office and

• November 17 – Native

I find each day both challenging and

American Wellness Heart

full of possibilities.

First Summit – OKC, OK

My door is always open (unless

• November 18 – Regular

I am in a meeting or at a meeting)

Executive

Committee

and I welcome your visits.

Meeting – Shawnee, OK

Help me to make a difference –

• November 19 – OK Rural

stand beside me and Let us Build

School Research Alliance –

for the Future (BFF) - united and

Norman, OK

together!

• November 20 – CTSA

Monthly Board Meeting –

Thank you for your support.

Shawnee, OK

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Cristi Goettel – 918-748-1072 / 918-845-4115 – cristi.goettel@aaaok.org

PREPARE NOW FOR WINTER DRIVING

Nov. 24, 2015 – With possible ice and snow in Oklahoma’s forecast, now’s the time to make sure you

and your vehicle are ready for the weather. AAA estimates thousands of vehicles in the state are in

need of preventive maintenance.

“During AAA’s Car Care Check-ups, the most frequent problems we find are under-inflated tires, dirty

oil and low fluid levels under the hood,” said Chuck Mai, spokesman for AAA Oklahoma. “Taking action

now can save trouble on down the road.”

To help motorists get ready, get set and go during this year’s winter driving season, AAA Oklahoma

offers the following tips:

Get Ready: Before you drive long distances, check the weather conditions along your route. As a

safety precaution, remember to bring a cellular phone and a winter driving kit that includes the following

items:

•

a flashlight with fresh batteries,

a small snow shovel and brush,

traction mats,

an ice scraper,

booster cables,

a warm blanket,

flares or triangle warning devices,

heavy gloves,

snacks and water,

simple tools

window washing solvent,

paper towels

and a first aid kit.

Get Set: Inspect your vehicle thoroughly before leaving your driveway. Ensure that your tires are

properly inflated, fluid levels (including anti-freeze) are full, front and rear lights are operating, and belts

and hoses are in good condition.

Keep in mind that one of the most common causes of cold-weather breakdowns is a weak or dead

battery. Good indicators that your battery is weak and may need replacement include a starter motor

that cranks the engine slowly when the ignition key is turned, or headlights that dim noticeably when the

engine speed drops to an idle. If in doubt, have a qualified auto technician check it.

Go: Now that your vehicle has the green light, here are some winter driving tips to get you to your

destination safely.

•

When driving during slippery and icy conditions, slow down and keep a safe distance from other

vehicles, minimize brake use and bear in mind that traction is greatest just before the wheels

spin. Gentle pressure on the accelerator pedal when starting is the best method for retaining

traction and avoiding skids.

The most effective way to stop on ice and snow is to apply your brakes gently well in advance of

the point where you intend to stop. With antilock braking systems (ABS), you may feel a

pulsation in the brake pedal when coming to a stop. This means the system is operating as

designed to prevent wheel lock up. Continue to apply firm pressure to the brake pedal until your

vehicle comes to a complete stop.

Keep your seatbelts fastened and make certain all passengers are securely restrained.

When driving in falling snow or fog, lower your speed, use your low-beam headlights or fog

lights and keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you.

AAA is North America’s largest motoring, leisure travel and safety advocacy organization with nearly 56 million

members. A not-for-profit, fully tax-paying auto club, AAA Oklahoma serves its 389,000 Oklahoma members with

emergency roadside assistance, auto travel counseling and a wide range of personal insurance, worldwide travel

and financial services at branch offices across Oklahoma and online at AAA.com.

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2% milk served daily

Sunday

Monday

Beef Fingers

7 Mashed Pot/Gravy

Beets

Hamburgers

Bread/Grapes

Tom, Lett, Onions

Fries

11 Applesauce

Smoke Sausage

Mac n Chez

Veggies

Chicken Fry Steak

Peaches

Mashed Pot/Gravy

Veggies

Apricots

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Inventory & Cleaning

Chicken Patty

Sandwich

Lett, Tom

Chips/Pears

Tuna Sandwich

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Chips

Orange

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!!

CALL AND LET US KNOW

AT 405-‐275-‐4030

EXT 6227 or 6270

DRIVER

OR NOTIFY YOUR

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New Year’s

Day

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Scrambled Eggs

Sausage Gravy

Biscuits

Grits

11 Toast

Sausage

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English

Muffin

Ham

Scrambled Eggs

Cereal

Muffin

Fruit

Cereal

Toast

Scrambled Eggs

Sausage Gravy

Biscuits

Fish

Goulash

Grilled Chez

Coleslaw

Salad Bar*

Veggie Soup

Hushpuppies

Cornbread

Pineapples

Pie

Chili Dogs

BBQ Chicken

Baked Pot

Onions, Chez

9 Baked Beans

10 Chez, Onions

Carrots

Salad BBroc

ar* & Rice

Cauliflower

Beef

Tips

Chicken

Beans

Pineapples

Bread

Pudding

& Noodles

Casserole

Steakfries

Veggies

Tossed Salad*

Onions

Crisp

Cornbread

Chicken Noodle Soup

Manwich

Turkey Pot Pie

Crackers

Pickles

Biscuit

Apple

Tater Tots

Cake

Hot Ham n Chez

Tamales

Stew

Sandwich

Mexi-‐corn

Chez Stick

Mac Salad

Chips n Salsa

Crackers

Chips/Mand. Oranges

Pears

Chicken Salad

Spaghetti

Burrito

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Merry

Bread Stick

Taco Casserole

Salmon Patty

Beans

Pancakes

Eve

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Tossed Salad

Coleslaw

Steakfries

Bacon

Plums

Bread

Onions

30 Mand. Oranges

31 Cornbread

Wieners N Kraut

Roast

Ham

Mac n Chez

Red Pot/Carrots

Black-‐eyed Peas

Green beans

Bread

Au gratin pot.

Prunes

Mixed Fruit

Cornbread

Saturday

LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-‐THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM

BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS

9AM TO 11AM

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a Happy

New Year!!!! We a

hope

and pray this

year will Year!!!!

be a good one for

you. Forgive one another, spend time with family, take pictures, and be thankful for everything good or

We hope and pray this

year will be a good one for you. Forgive one another, spend time

bad.

with family, take pictures, and be thankful for everything good or bad.

January 1, AST Complex will be closed and there will be no meal delivery or no meals served!!!

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closed and

to observe

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January 18, Any

AST

Complex

closed

to observe

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Any questions or concerns you can contact us at 405-275-4030 ext. 6227

Contact me to find out more!

Delana Ayers

405-432-7405

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January 15: Snow Globes

February 19: Sunshine/Science Crafts

March 19: Dr. Seuss Crafts

April 16: Rainy Day Crafts

May 21: Percussion Instruments

June 18: Summer Fun in the Car

July 16: Crafts that Blast Off

August 20: Back to School Crafts

September 17: Pirate Crafts

October 15: Spooky Crafts

November 19: Squawking Turkey Crafts

December 17: Winter Wonderland Crafts

IF YOU’D LIKE TO SUBMIT AN AD OR

ARTICLE:

Give us a call at (405) 598-1279 or

(405) 481-0558 or send us an e-mail to

stiger@astribe.com

ALL ARTICLES FOR THE NEXT

MONTH’S ISSUE ARE DUE BY THE 15th

OF THE CURRENT MONTH

Unfortunately, we can only accept one

picture per birthday person, not per

birthday wish.

I would like to extend my most heartfelt

gratitude to everyone for the uplifting

thoughts, prayers, donations & flowers.

I am lucky & so thankful to know such a

great group of folks!

Geraldine Abrams

The Green Buffalo Company

Little Axe Bison Ranch

Tecumseh, OK

In Stock Items

Items Available for Pre-order

Buffalo Stew Meat

1 pound packages

Vacuum sealed & Frozen

$12 each

Buffalo Summer Sausage

12 ounce roll

Vacuum sealed & Frozen

$12 each

Ground Buffalo

1 pound packages

Vacuum sealed & Frozen

$11 each

Buffalo Burgers

Four 1/3 pound patties per package

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thegreenbuffalocompany@gmail.com

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Providing quality bison products, made in Oklahoma!

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December 8, 2015

Shawnee Walmart

AST Officers attending: Shawn E. Crowley, Jason Brinker, Ric Mantooth & Joe Abbiss

AST Elders Council

AST Elders

Council

Pictured is the

AST Elders

Council with

Christmas

baskets for home

bound Elders

Aguirre Perez, Mabel Beatrice

Alford Jr., Paul Leon

Alford, David Wesley

Alford, Sandra Kaye

Altman, Garrett Michael

Anderson, William Chase

Armstrong, Frank Lee

Barber, Joseph Leeroy

Barfield, Amandia Quaymmie

Barton, Brittany Lynn

Bates, Terri Elaine

Bayliss, Jeffery Channing

Beach, Cary Sue

Bettelyoun, Kelan Chase

Bittle, Boston Warrior

Blalock, William Charles

Blanchard II, Aaron Gabriel

Blanchard III, Larry Dean

Blanchard, Bernice Starr

Blanchard, Chelsey Kolesha

Blanchard, Chester Vernon

Blanchard, Cory Eugene

Blanchard, Terance Blaine

Blanchard, Twyla Gayle

Boston, Nathan Daniel

Boyd, Ladarius Eugene

Bradley, Clarence Scott

Bragg, Ronald Lee

Brannon, Tyneeka Alexandria

Bread, Christina L.m.

Brinson Jr, F E

Brokeshoulder, Sherri Dawn

Brown, Harper Janiece

Brown, Jennifer Renee

Brummett, Taylor Renee

Burkhard, Valarie Mae

Casteel, Annabella Rai

Chisholm, Mark Wayne

Citty, Rebecca

Clark, Emiley Ann

Coleman, Justin Ray

Colungo, Damien Micheal

Condra, Karri Marie

Coon, Wynona Sloat

Cope, Michell Eldon

Coriz, Matoka Marie

Cox, Micheal Sage

Creamer, Maureen Jessica

Creek, Bessie Lee

Cripps, Jimmy Mark

Crossley, Orin Lee

Crossley, Rachel Ann

Cruz, Reyna Jalyssa

Cutler, Breanna Kailee

Dankenbring, Melody Renee

Davis, Rhonda Jean

Day, Vivian Denise

Day, Zander Nicholas

Deer, Braelyn Ariyahna

Deere, Christopher Lee

Deere, Clinton Jess

Delodge, Raymond Louis

Dibler Jr, Daymon Daniel

Draper, Shawnee Sharisse

Eckles, Ethan Andrew

Ellis, Brandi Nicole

Ellis, Jackson Matthew

Ellis, Lisa Marie

Ellis, Ryan Mark

Felton, Kandice Nicole Grace

Fire, Orphie Jane

Flowers, Jasmine Lynne

Foreman Jr., James Louis

Foreman, Anthony Clayton

Foreman, Elijah Bryce

Foreman, Hunter Lynn

Freeman, Jerilyn Kay Barnett

Fritsch, Jaxon James

Fruit, Andrea Dee

Geissler, Jarett Paul

Gibson, Braxton Reid Caddo

Gibson, Clarence

Gibson, Gloria Lynne

Gibson, Jeremy Lee

Gibson, Jimmy Ray

Gibson, Martha Lynette

Gibson, Ronnie Caleb

Gibson, Walter Ray

Gilman, Howard Floyd

Gonzalez, Xochitl Olivia

Goodman, Thomas Donald

Granstrom, Tyler Michael

Hall, Bonnee RaeLynn

Hamman, Stacie Berlyn

Hanson, Bentley Robert Jin

Harjo, Nicholas Gerald

Harjo, Tabias Darnell

Harrington, Carolyn Jean

Harris, Samuel Lee Allen Sabre

Haumpy, Tacie A'lize

Hawk, Quincy Ryan

Heatley, Cashis King

Heatley, Prada DeeAnn

Hernandez, Janessa Leann

Herrera, Angel Juventino

Hilderbrand, Cameron James

Hill, Keiton James

Hill, Stephen Lee

Hood, Dantel Ruya

Hough, Alyssa Blake

Howe, Angelina Marie

Humphrey, Lou Ann

Innis, Nicholas Alexander

Irvin, Michael Reed

Isaacs, Betty B

James, Diane Rene

Januszewski, Connie Bradley

Jimboy, Kaden Allen

Jiron, Mary Elizabeth

Johnson Jr., Henry Caddo

Johnson Jr., Josie Ed

Johnson, Bradley Nathaniel Preston Scott

Johnson, Bruce Dale

Johnson, David Lee

Johnson, Patrick Wayne

Johnson, Pauletta Elephant

Johnson, Tanessa Anah Marie

Kaseca, Thomas James

Keith, Shelli Leann

Kelly, Addison Marie

Kelough, Manuel LeeWayne

Kelsey, Kyler Seann

Komahcheet, Nolan Frank

Larson, Brooke Nichole

Leath Jr., William Jake

Lester, Bradley Shane

Lewelling, Amber Dawn

Little Axe Jr., Ricky Lee

Little Axe, Courtney Nicole

Little Axe, Darrell James

Little Axe, Daveny Amour

Little Axe, John Al

Little Charley, Keith Eldon

Little, Mia Rachelle

Little, Shea Alexis

Little, Sutton Keith

Little, Troy Don

LittleAxe-Nettles, Aniah Elizabeth

Littlebear Jr., Michael

Littlecreek, Catherine

Littlecreek, Kami Dawn

Livsey, Shannon Marie

Longacre, Nancy L. Warrior

Longhorn II, Leonard Wayne

Longhorn Moore, Tylee Raquel

Longhorn, Bruce Jerome Allen

Longhorn, Crystal Alaina

Longhorn, La Donna Gail

Longhorn, Shawna Michele

Longman, Caitlin Oteaka

Lovins, Marilyn Sue

Lowe, Charles Jake Kilraine

Lowry, Linda Diane

Mann Jr., Glenn Dale

Mann Sr., Glenn Dale

Mann, Marc Andrew

Marquez II, Quentin Miles

Marriott, Cadence Sunay

Martin, Jared Webster

Martinez, Laronda Ann

Martinez, Naliyha Tewa

Martinez, Sam Littlecreek

Martinez, Winter Dawn

Masquat, Kinsley Rae

Mathany, Connie Ruth

Maxwell, Diondre DaShawn

Maxwell, Jimmy Ray

Maxwell, Nellie Tiger

Mazzucco, Tiana Bright Path

McBroom, Tallon Cole

McCreary, Gabriel David

McCreary, Lisa Jane

McGirt, Travis Wade

McPherson - Khalil, Jessica Lynn

McPherson, Alan Lynn

McPherson, Mason Thomas

McPherson-Brittain, Jason Tyler

Meek Jr, Jimmy David

Melton, Serena Jo

Melzer, Logan Michael Boyer

Mendoza, Samuel Lee

Merrell, Maddox Andre

Milburn, Michelle Sahara

Miller, Laney Lee

Miller, Tre Dean

Mitchell, Gage Jaydn

Mitchell, Nycole Morningstar

Montgomery, Nathan Andre Patrick

Morgan, Autumn Dawn

Morris Jr., John Gilbert

Morris, Betty Sue Williams

Morris, David Leon

Morris, Jordan Marie

Morris, Lucas Hayden

Mull, Neela Mahadevi

Munroe, Ellen Marie

Nail, Brandy Diane

Nance, Desmond Ravon

Nance, Eva Renae

Neash, Lonnie Allen

Ned, Tina Renee

Nelson, Payton Ashlee

Nicholson Jr., Larry Zenith

Nicholson, Victoria Rose

Norton, Jai'Nasha Camille

O'Brian, Connie Frances

Odell, April Babette

Panther Jr., William

Panther, Cheyanne

Parsons-Squire, Autumn Lynn

Patty, Elsie Wynona

Pearce, Kelle Dawn

Pearl Atwood, Donna Sue

Pelts, Brandy Nicole

Perryman, Mary Ella

Pewenofkit, Alta Rochelle

Poncho, Octavia Marie

Puckitt, Zesa Lou-Ann

Queen, Marlene Lucille

Rakestraw, Mariah Diane

Ramirez II, Antonio

Ramirez, Joe Anthony

Ramos, Georgina Lynn

Reed, Teresa June

Reeves, Sharon Annette

Riden, C`anne Danielle

Ridenour, Logan Taylor

Riedel, Brian Alan

Roach, Dawson Wayne

Roberts, Ramona Lee

Robertson, Wanda Lejean

Robison, Tyrel Lane

Rochon, Stephen Arthur

Rogers, Tammy Sue

Rolette, Ty Clay

Ruimveld, Chad Christopher

Rye, Gail Marie Alford

Sam-Ruimveld, Bailey Shae Issi Balalli

Sanders, Dylan Wayne

Seber, Jamie Nicole

Seber, Lauren Elizabeth

Serena, Anthony George

Shaffer, Christie Elaine

Shawnee, Keaten Wayne

Shelton, Xavier Race

Sherrill, Quentin Patrick

Shields, Aaliyah Brooke

Shields, Laila Annaliese

Shular, Sandra Jeanne Hood

Sloat, Cilicia Ann

Sloat, Warren Howard

Smith, Al Murray

Smith, Mariah Love

Smith, Ryan James

Snake, Anita Mae Burton

Snake, Barry Gabriel

Sorrells, Sandra Lee

Spoon, Barbara Jo

Spoon, Carl David

Spoon, Christopher Jaye

Spoon, Deric Brandon

Spoon, Tina Louise

Spybuck, Winter Dawn

Squire, Jimmy Dowell

Starr, Adrien Miguel

Starr, Martin

Starr, Rance George

Steinruck, Eugene Donnell

Stewart, Glenn Alan

Stewart, James Clyde

Stone, Brian David

Stricklin, Victor Medrano

Stryker, Rodney Shane

Sullivan, Glenda Ann Little Axe

Surface, Ashley Katherine

Sutton, Santos Daniel

Switch, Casey Camden

Switch, Hannah Nichelle

Tarbox, Christy Lee

Taylor, Nathan Wayne

Thomas, Joel Elijah

Thorpe II, Ronnie Allen

Thorpe Jr., James Francis

Thorpe, Shylah Jean

Tiger, Christoper Blaine

Tiger, Summer Dawn

Tiger, Wanda Little Axe

Tilley, Makiah Lynn

Tolbert, Ashlyn Reilly

Tonyan, Teagan Gwen

Torres, Fernando Jose

Torres, Rosa Marie

Treat, Joshua Steven

Turner, Timothy Jake

Tyner, Tonia Melanie

Uchida, Nolan Garrett

Valdivia, Thomas Lesley

Vanliew, Kesa La`nae

Villalobos, Valentina Noel

Wahpekeche, Eric Lynd

Wahpepah, Hazel Paige

Walker, Roger Steven

Warrior, Tobin Shane

Warrior, Zybelle Rose

Washington, Rebecca Marie

Watson, Daniel Owen

Watson, Julie Marie

Watson, Matthew Payden

Watson, Patrick Scott

Webb, Kelly Britt

White Thunder, Sheldon Thomas

White, Jesse Lee

White, Seth Wesley

Whited, Angela Kay

Williams, Joseph Billy

Williams, Joseph Bryan

Williams, Joshua David

Willoughby, Marcie Deann

Wilson, Aarion James Deer

Wilson, Alix Re`Ann

Wilson, Alta Louise

Wilson, Calvin Lee

Wilson, Christopher Dale

Wilson, Dean Owen

Wilson, Edward Wayne

Wilson, Faith Anne Marie

Wilson, James Francis

Wilson, Michael Eugene

Wilson, Stephen Edward

Wilson, Wesley Dean

Wise, Landon Kyle

Wolf Sr., Aaron Paul

Wolf, Angel Erica

Wolfe Jr., Houston Hugh

Womack, Kaleigh Patricia

Woods, Jiya Marie

Wright, Phillip Lawrence

Wunderlin, Donna Jo

Wyatt, James Allen

Yandell, Leon Allen

Yeahpau, Michael Tyrus

Mom-B,

You picked me, but in return I gave

all my unconditional LOVE!!

I Love You Now, Tomorrow and

Forever!

Happy Birthday OLD LADY!

Love,

Bellesie Wellsie

Queen B,

Hope you have

an awesome kind of

birthday!! Because you are

,for sure, the most awesomest

kind of sister!!

You're also the creep of

the two of us!

Love,

Baby sister Sheree

Wishing my baby girl

Courtney Little Axe

HAPPY 24TH BIRTHDAY!!!

We love you and are very proud of you.

Love,

Your dad and the Little Axe family

We hope you have

a very

Happy

Birthday

Auntie!!

Love,

Justin, Jil,

Joplin, Rat

& Izzy

Barbara Jo,

To my beautiful, ornery

daughter, I wish you the

Happiest Birthday

ever!!

You make my heart

happy just by being you!!

I love you always, Mom

AST Health System - December 2015

2015 was a year to remember! We achieved

much, and yet we have much more to do.

We’ve seen steady increases in our customer/

patient satisfaction rates, access to care

and services, as well as a steady decline in

patient complaints and concerns. Although

no organization is perfect, the distinction

of excellence lies within the culture of an

organization and its ability to continuously

improve processes and respond to their

internal and external customers’ needs and

concerns. The health system’s culture is on the

right track, and I’m proud of the motivation,

morale, and dedication our staff has to this

health enterprise!

This past year we added several new

providers, increased access to services more

than any other time in AST Health System’s

history in Dental, Primary Care, and

Behavioral Health. Also, our Diabetic Health

and Wellness as well as Physical Therapy

and Contract Health (now renamed Purchase

Referred Care by Congress) drastically

increased their services, outreach, and patient

access at both clinic locations. As the mantra

states in health care, when you take care of the

patient the revenue follows! Our third party

revenue is also at historic highs, allowing us

a near-term ability to accelerate our payment

schedule to retire the Joint Venture debt for

the Little Axe Clinic in years rather than

decades at the present rate, which is projected

to continue to grow! Making this important

goal even more attainable is the refinancing of

the interest rate for the health system’s Joint

Venture at historically low interest rates, also

allowing more accelerated payments on the

debt.

The Zombie 5K Run held for the second

year along with the annual health fair had

record crowds and attendance by vendors at

these events, which were a huge, growing

success, mainly due to the dedication of our

outstanding employees and tribal members!

New equipment, state of the art technology,

and improvement in patient through-put

processes combined to increase efficiency,

lower wait times, and increased access to

services. The expansion of pharmacy hours

along with the PlusCare Clinic initiative has

provided our tribal members services – as

identified through the annual community

needs assessment (C.N.A.) conducted in 2014.

Accreditation of our health system is

pending, with the final stage being set in midApril with the on-site survey by the AAAHC

Team. This mark of distinction for our health

system will certify our system as being in

a unique, set apart category of excellence

recognized by the healthcare industry

as being a provider of quality healthcare

verified through very in-depth assessments

and skillfully applied industry standards

of practice and evidence-based medicine. It

is also extremely important to recognize

the accomplishments of the health boards,

LSWN and ASTHA, both being chaired by

experienced, dedicated, AST Tribal members

with significant healthcare industry and

hospital experience. The Executive Committee

has been instrumental in working together

every time they’ve been needed by health to

support all the successes we’ve achieved, and

we all sincerely thank them for their kind,

caring, and dedicated support in improving

health care services and access to all of our

patients and tribal members we service!

Please take notice…recently, reported to

us, one of our patients, who is a tribal member,

was contacted by someone claiming to be

with Blue Cross/Blue Shield and asking for

personal information including their Medicare

number. The call back number provided did

not work, and the member felt uncomfortable

with the request, as they had just signed up

with the benefits mobile unit at the Little Axe

Clinic. Please feel free to coordinate with our

health system’s Patient Benefit Advocates

(PBAs) if you think you are being targeted or

solicited for information that does not seem

right to you and allow us to help you verify

or assist in vetting whether it is a legitimate

request or not. Upon further review, this

member did not have any items needing any

attention, and it is suspected that it may have

been an attempt to gain personal information.

Always ask questions and call back to verify if

you do not believe the request for information

is appropriate or necessary based upon what

you know about your status and coverage(s).

This tribal member was alert, and cautious,

and succeeded in protecting their valuable

information.

We are thankful and very proud of our

outstanding star performers this month

and thank them all for their contributions

to our patients, their fellow employees, and

the tribe! Employee of the month for health

was Mr. Robert White Jr., facility support

staff; the team of the month was the Mrs.

Emily Key, Mrs. Sara Judkins, and NP Jamie

Gonzalez for their partnership with the

Casino in improving healthy menu choices.

The special leadership recognition award

was presented to both Jimmy Robertson and

Manual Johnson, for assisting transportation

with multiple patient transports on very short

notice, assisting tribal patients with getting

to their medical appointments unabated while

short staffed in transportation. We have a

wonderful team health, and they all make a

difference for our health system and for the

health and wellness of all of our patients!

Additional health related information:

- AST/Serviced Health System Native American Veterans: If you are currently receiving

services with the area VA Medical Center,

please contact us today to set up an appointment to have your services established with

the AST Health System.

- If you need CPR training, please contact the

AST Health System’s Public Health Office at

(405) 447-0300 for scheduling and training opportunities.

- Contract Health Services (CHS) interactive

phone menu helps patients access the most

appropriate service provider by calling (405)

701-7951. This feature will speed up access

to the patients seeking services and follow-up

to their care. We also have Contract Health

representatives available at our Shawnee

location. Tribal members are able to call Ms.

Flo Mann, LPN or Ms. Laurie Webber, LPN at

(405) 878-5850.

- The AST Health System continues to

improve its Customer Service. The Customer

Service Line is (405) 701-7623. Please direct

all complaints or compliments to this line for

appropriate attention and/or response. Please

be assured that this is the best way to have

each situation addressed, with consistent

updates from our Health Staff. After the

investigations of all issues are complete, our

Health Director or a Clinic Administrator

will personally contact you with updates,

decisions, or question pertaining to your case.

- The AST Anti-Bullying Prevention

“HOTLINE” is (405) 701-7987 during work

hours 8-5, M-F, and for added confidentiality or

after hours you may contact Mrs. Dara Thorpe

at either (405) 701-7992 or via cell (405) 4810815 to start intervention assistance for tribal

youth. If it is an emergency or someone is at

risk of harming themselves or others, please

contact 911.

- The Affordable Care Act Decision Tool

continues to be a valuable tool with helping

you decide what you need to do for compliance

with the act. Please see the ACA tab at the

ASTHA Health Program’s Website: http://

www.asthealth.org/aca (Please visit our site

today to find out what you need to do to protect

yourself and your family)!

- Emergency After hour Pharmacy Access:

If you experience an emergent issue after

hours and receive a prescription that needs

to be filled that same evening, AST Health

has provided access for Tribal members only

at three (3) approved Wal-green locations

in Shawnee and Norman. You will need to

submit your prescription and it is mandatory

to identify yourself with your AST CDIB card

and other appropriate ID. Then they shall

fill your prescription. You will have a 5-day

limited fill on your prescription. Upon the

first work/business day, you can have the

remaining balance of your prescription(s)

transferred to your AST pharmacy in either

Shawnee or Little Axe, and they will fill

your remaining balance. The three (3) AST

Health approved Walgreen service locations

are: 1427 North Harrison Street or at 600

Shawnee Mall Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma or

615 West Main Street, Norman, Oklahoma.

The Little Axe Health Center Drive-Thru

Pharmacy is also available for emergency fills,

for tribal members only, from: 5:00 PM to 9:00

PM Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday and holidays from 9:00

AM to 5:00 PM excluding Thanksgiving and

Christmas.

- Social Media: You can follow the AST

Health System on Facebook and receive the

most current messages and announcements

regarding your tribal health care.

HEALTH AUTHORITY, INC. / LI-SI-WI-NWI HEALTH INC.

Tribal Members please submit your resume and a letter of interest to be considered being placed on Health Board.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR HEALTH BOARD MEMBERS:

• There must be 2 tribal members with health care experience.

• All other directors must have sufficient professional experience in various fields (business, accounting, public service, law administration to

contribute productively to the Board.

• Appointees shall have a background check and may not be a staff member or employee of the health care system.

THUNDERBIRD ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, INC. (TEC BOARD)

Interested Tribal Members to be consider for board position. Please send letter of interest and a resume.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be eligible to obtain a gaming license from the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Gaming Commission and possess experience in gaming operations,

business, finance, or law and of the following:

__Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Marketing, Law or an equivalent field (Bachelor’s degree or higher);

__Minimum three (3) years’ experience in business management;

__Minimum two (2) years’ experience in casino operations; or

__Knowledge of federal Indian law, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and related statutes and regulations

Please send letters and resume to Secretary John Johnson Office:

2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801

Email: johnraymond.johnson@astribe.com

Mission Statement

To promote the wellbeing of the “whole person” within the context of their culture.

A Single twig breaks but a

Bundle of twigs is strong

Services

Supporting changes in the journey of life’s

transitions. The following services are offered:

• Resource/referral information

• Crisis intervention

• Child, adult, family and couple/marital

counseling

• Therapy and Support groups (TBA)

• Drug and alcohol assessments

• Anger management

• Depression screenings

• Sweat lodge

AST PHARMACY

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

Behavioral Health Services

When requesting refills, please provide 24 hour notice

until pick-up. The most efficient method is to have your

refill numbers ready when you call the Pharmacy, and

use our automated system.

Deliveries of controlled medications are not allowed.

If you would like to receive a text message to your cell

phone when your medications are ready for pick-up,

please alert the pharmacy staff and provide us with

your current cell phone number.

Please inform us of changes in address, phone number,

insurance and other contact information (changes at

registration do not flow to pharmacy).

Office Hours

Monday-thru-Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Little Axe Clinic

15951 Little Axe Drive

Norman, OK 73025

Ph. 405-701-7987

If you have any questions at any time, feel free to call

either Pharmacy or stop by and speak with one of our

Pharmacy staff. We are happy to assist you with your

pharmaceutical needs!

Shawnee Clinic

2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

Ph. 405-878-4716

Services are offered through:

Little Axe Clinic & Shawnee Clinic for all Federally

Recognized Tribes.

Hours of Operation:

Little Axe: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

(7:30am-5:30pm Drive-Thru)

Phone-(405)292-9530

Shawnee: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm

Phone-(405)878-5859

AST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

For counseling information, contact:

Shawnee BH:

Roberta Cooper (405) 878-4716

Little Axe BH:

Rolanda Smith

(405)701-7987

We are open through the lunch hour!!

Women’s

Health

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Services include:

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h Adult immunizations

h Breast & Pelvic Exams

h Mammogram Referral

h Bone Density Studies

AFTER HOUR PHARMACY NOTIFICATION

Information about:

•

The Walgreens located at 100 12th Avenue NE in Norman,

OK is no longer contracted with the AST Health System

to pay for after hour emergency prescriptions due to losing its

24-hour service status.

Tribal members may now take prescriptions to:

Walgreens

615 W. Main St

Norman, OK

(405) 573-5019

Health Promotion

Quitting Smoking

Misuse of Alcohol and Drugs

Nutrition

Physical Fitness and Exercise

Controlling Stress and Violence

Prevention of Pregnancy

AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Women’s Health Services

Little Axe Health Center

15951 Little Axe Drive . Norman, OK 73026

405.447.0300 . Fax 405.701.7605

www.asthealth.org

FYI: Contract Health Service News

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health

The AST Contract Health Services Team are here to assist you

... follow the CHS Guidelines!

Get a copy of the CHS Guidelines and update your information

Emergency

and

Urgent Care Services

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

who needs emergent or urgent care:

CHS for a currently enrolled AST

member who resides in the defined

catchment area who has insurance such

as Medicare or Private Insurance:

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member

who resides in the defined catchment area

who does not have insurance:

Call the On-Call nurse at

(405) 447-0300 option 9 for “triage”.

Complete CHS Patient Update form

and update all information every 6

months.

Notify CHS on the next businesss day

or within 72 hours after the 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.

Notify CHS at least 48 hours

prior to appointment date for a (COB)

Coordination of Benefits to be sent to

provider

Inform Provider/HealthFacility that

AST CHS is secondary payer/payer of

last resort.

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. PRC staff and/

or Benefit Coordinators can assist with

the application process for alternate

resources. Failure to exhaust available or potentially available alternate

resources may result in denial of payment.

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.

Complete CHS Patient Update

form and update all information

every 6 months

You must utilize the services provided

within the AST health clinics prior to

being referred out.

Referrals for outside services must

be sent to CHS. Services must be

medically approved by an AST Health

provider.

An appointment will be scheduled

and a COB will be sent to the outside

provider.

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.

For AST members with no insurance

evidence must exist that the visit was

medically necessary. Medical priorities

have been established for determining

which referrals can be authorized for

payment.

For AST members with insurance,

evidence must exist that a third party

resource has made determination such

services were “emergency care” or

“urgent care” (such evidence may

include payment from private insurance).

Contract Health

Direct Phone Line

405.701.7951

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.

Contract Health Services

is conveniently located at

Shawnee Clinic-Building 16

and Little Axe Health Center

Flo Mann

Debi Sloat

Glendine Blanchard

Laurie Webber

Sharon Ponkilla

Shawnee Clinic

(405) 878-4702

Darla Gatzman

Little Axe Health Center

(405) 447-0300

Jayne Werst

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Little Axe Health Center

Shawnee Clinic

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- Improved access to your health information

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for real-time access to your

health information

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Masters’ Touch Benefit Concert and Donations by Members of CIBC

Cornerstone Indian Baptist Church

Little Axe, OK

The Christian Native American musical trio, “Master’s Touch”, and other Christian singers, musicians and groups

did a benefit concert for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Indian Child Welfare Department on Saturday, December

5, 2015, at Cornerstone Indian Baptist Church. Donations of wrapped/unwrapped toys and monetary donations

were taken for the children. This was the 2nd Annual benefit concert and had an attendance of 50+. Afterwards,

food and fellowship were provided for all attendees. Cornerstone Indian Baptist Church appreciates the musicians, groups, singers, and community that attended the 2nd annual benefit concert for the AST ICW Department. May everyone have a blessed and joyous Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!

Emergency Management - December 2015 Report

Tribal Representative Ken Blanchard has indicated that tribal members have inquired about our Tribal Emergency

Response Team. Governor Butler-Wolfe requested putting this information in the newspaper to better inform tribal

members who aren’t familiar with response team concept. This is a short overview of the team’s role and training.

Process:

When an emergency occurs at the tribe or its tribal communities, the tribal police receives the information and

coordinates with the emergency manager. The emergency manager and response team’s commander work together to

assemble the team to respond. The team members are called in by their commander to report to the command post and

given instructions. The team will perform damage and injury assessment. This information will be reported to first

responders when they arrive on the scene.

Training:

Response team training emphasizes safely "doing the most good for the most people as quickly as possible" when

responding to a disaster. The team’s training curriculum for the basic course covers Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety,

Disaster Medical Operations introduction, and Light Search and Rescue Operations.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Emergency Response Team has been trained to perform the following actions under the

supervision and direction of the team commander during an emergency/disaster:

∑ The team will perform initial assessment of the scene and determine the appropriate course of action for team

members and report to law enforcement, fire, or EMT’s upon arrival;

∑ Safety assessment of the scene is made to ensure the safety of the team;

∑ First aid will be rendered until EMT’s arrive on scene and assist in triage area;

∑ Fires suppression of small fires until the fire department arrives on scene;

∑ Searching for and providing rescue of victims as is prudent under the conditions;

∑ Once first responders have arrived the team will remain to assist as directed by the team commander and

emergency manager.

If you have any questions about the team or disaster response, contact the Emergency Manager, Linda Day at (405)

740-1562 or email at lday@astribe.com

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

911

Police, Fire, Ambulance

HEARTLINE EMERGENCY

211

State of Oklahoma

TRIBAL POLICE

TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGER

405-275-3200

405-740-1562 (cell)

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ASTHS’ ANNOUNCES

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Norman, Oklahoma – The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System (ASTHS) is excited to

announce a new pilot insurance program for eligible Absentee Shawnee Tribal

members. The ASTHS will purchase health insurance for an eligible AST member, who is

eligible for tax subsidies, from the Marketplace health exchange or for Medicare eligible

AST member for a Part C or D supplemental plan.

The commencement, of this program, will begin with a small pool of participants

for the 2016 calendar year. Those who were considered were chosen based on

available information and criteria such as:

 Must be an enrolled AST member; and

 Must live within the AST catchment area; and

 Utilization of current ASTHS services; and

 Their anticipated utilization of ASTHS services; as well as

 Anticipated contract health usage.

The goal of this project is to provide better access to timely care for AST tribal members.

In turn, this will assist ASTHSA to defer some of the high cost of healthcare to a

designated insurance plan carefully selected for the participant. Each participant will

work with an ASTHS navigator to help guide them through this process, learn their

benefits and terms of participation.

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Bottaro, Patient Benefits Advocate, or Ms. Sharon Ponkilla, LPN, at 405.447.0300 at the

Little Axe Health Center.

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Vocational Rehabilitation Transitional Services

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma

History:

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program has provided vocational services to American Indians with disabilities for twenty years and counting, with Transition Services at six years. Our mission is to develop

specialized services to American Indian students with disabilities currently making the transition from high school

to work or achieving a post-secondary education.

Services we can provide:

We assist with testing fees (ACT, SAT), provide work clothing for new jobs, tuition assistance, assistive devices such

as hearing aids, walkers, wheelchairs, eye glasses, along with physical and mental evaluations.

Qualifications:

You must be a member of a federally recognized tribe, a junior or senior in high school and must reside in on of the

Iowa Tribe VR services area counties. You must also provide documentation from your doctor or physician noting

your disability.

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P.O. Box 728

Perkins, OK 74059

Phone: 405-547-2402 ext 168

Toll free: 1-888-336-4692

Fax: 405-547-1090

E-mail: Christa Tsotaddle, Transitional Counselor

ctsotaddle@iowanation.org

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Find us on the Web: www.bahkhoje.com

Elders Council

If you have a family member that is 55 or older and resides in

a nursing home, assisted living or is homebound

contact Meredith Wahpekeche at (405) 760-2601

or Betty Watson at (405) 637-5806

The Elders Council has a limited number of Christmas Baskets that will be distributed. They will need

your name, address and phone number for delivery.

ATTENTION 55 YEARS OR OLDER

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN ABSENTEE SHAWNEE ELDERS’ COUNCIL

If you are 55 years and older, we invite you to come and join us. We would like you, AST elders who have recently or who will be turning 55 years, to come

check us out at either the AST Resource Center in Little Axe or the Title VI Building in Shawnee. We love to visit, eat and fellowship with each other so we invite

you to come.

The AST Elders Council meet the third Saturday of each month, 10 AM to Noon with a potluck lunch. The meeting sites alternate each month between the

Resource Center in Little Axe and the Title VI Building in Shawnee. PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFO:

Mary Birdtail: 476-5603, Wynona Coon: 481-3506, or Kathy Deere: 816-7874.

Below is our Purpose Guideline:

PURPOSE: It shall be the responsibility of the Elders Council to define and make known to the Executive Committee, any economic and social needs of the

Elders, to promote the delivery of supportive services, including health, nutritional services, personal care, chore services, and transportation. To provide guidance

for the membership, Absentee Shawnee Tribe government on matters of history, tradition, and culture. We encourage elder participation and endeavor to strengthen

connections among the tribal community nationwide. To promote and provide cultural enrichment programs to children and youth. To generate unity among tribal

members and to support other programs that benefit the Absentee Shawnee Tribe (amended 03-12-2011).

We have a general fund budget that is allocated to the Elders Council for monthly expenses and we do monthly fund raising activities to sponsor activities that

the Elders participate in throughout the year. We have sponsored and participated in these activities throughout the years:

Veterans’ November Pow Wow

Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners

Indian Child Welfare Christmas Gifts

First Inaugural Ball for Newly Elected Officials

6 Nations of Canada, “Tecumseh” play

Tecumseh Frontier Days

Shawnee Christmas Parade

OKC Red Earth Parade

Thunderbird July 4th Pow Wow

Crow Fair Pow Wow

We recently sent a support letter for the Tribal Incentive grant and we are in the process of an ANA grant for the Shawnee language. These are just a few of

the activities, the list is long and diverse.

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Absentee Shawnee Elders’Council

2016 AST Elders’ Council Meeting Dates and Places

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2016

TITLE VI BUILDING, SHAWNEE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016

AST RESOURCE CENTER, LITTLE AXE

SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016

TITLE VI BUILDING, SHAWNEE

SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2016

AST RESOURCE CENTER, LITTLE AXE

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016

TITLE VI BUILDING, SHAWNEE

SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2016

AST RESOURCE CENTER, LITTLE AXE

SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2016

TITLE VI BUILDING, SHAWNEE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2016

AST RESOURCE CENTER, LITTLE AXE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2016

TITLE VI BUILDING, SHAWNEE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016

AST RESOURCE CENTER, LITTLE AXE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2016

TITLE VI BUILDING, SHAWNEE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2016

NOTE: THESE DATES & PLACES ARE

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

AST RESOURCE CENTER, LITTLE AXE

THE OFFICE OF

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

& ENGINEERING (OEH&E)

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.

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 Agreement through the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe Reality Department. Proof

of income is not required.

The services we provide are: new water

wells, renovation of a water wells, new city

or rural water connections, replacement

of city or rural water service lines, new

wastewater septic systems, renovation

of septic systems, new city sewer lines/

renovation of city sewer lines and water

treatment systems as needed. We are not

funded to perform annual pumping of

septic tanks. That service is considered

part of home maintenance.

If you are having water or wastewater

issues or building a new home and need

services please come by our office and fill

out an OEH&E application for assistance.

If your home is under the management

of any housing authority and has not

been paid off, you do not qualify

for assistance. Applications for this

program are available online at www.

astribe.com and at the OEH&E

building.

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:

a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

b. Income

c. Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

d. Condition of Home

Other Programs available:

•Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program

Applications need to be completed and all necessary

documents attached before the application will be processed.

Applications are available online on the website:

www.astribe.com.

Submit completed application to:

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13

If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at (405)

214-4235

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

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5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

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Living Meth Free

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.

The AST Health System values

ALL feedback.

We will listen....

*Patient Advocate Jim

Robertson 405-447-0300

*Customer Service Line

405-701-7623

*Patient Questionnaire located in each of

our clinics or on our website

www.ASTHEALTH.ORG

Little Axe Health Center

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

15951 Little Axe Drive

Norman OK, 70326

405-447-0300

Little Axe Health Center

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

15951 Little Axe Drive

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.

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.

Shawnee Clinic

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee OK, 74801

405-878-5850

Shawnee Clinic

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

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.

Community Outreach

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational trainings,

informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal

and Non-Tribal communities.

For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888.

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Piano & Guitar Lessons

$10 Per Hour

Call Phil Bradley at 405-585-8801

Election Commission

The Filing Period for Elective Office in 2016.

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. (noon) 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.

PLEASE fill out EACH BLANK completely and return by the Deadline.

ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST

I, ____________________________________, hereby certify that I am or will be an Eligible

(Print Name)

Voter of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe on or before March 19, 2016. I cannot physically

be present to cast my Vote at the March 19, 2016 Primary Election, therefore, I am

requesting an Absentee Ballot be mailed to me at the following address.

The following positions will be open for the Elections to

be held in 2016.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Position

Filing Fees

Term

Lt. Governor

$590.00

Two (2) Years

Tribal Treasurer

$590.00

Two (2) Years

Tribal Representative

$590.00

Two (2) Years

Name (please print): ___________________________________________________________

ELECTION COMMISSION

Position

Filing Fees

Term

Election Commissioner

$215.00

Three (3) Years

Election Secretary

$215.00

Three (3) Years

Commission Member #1

$125.00

Two (2) Years

Signature:________________________________ Date:______________________________

(first)

(middle)

(maiden)

(last)

Address:____________________________ City: _______________St: _______Zip:________

CDIB#:______________________

Date of

Birth:_______________________

All REQUESTS must be returned to the Election Commission by the deadline of

February 28, 2016

Mail to:

Absentee Shawnee Election Commission

P.O. Box 741

Tecumseh, OK 74873

Fee amount: Basic Fee (Executive Committee $500.00 and

Election Commission $125.00) plus cost of $40.00 for Alcohol test,

$25.00 for Drug test and $25.00 for Driver’s License Verification

(MVR.)

Fax to:

Fax # (405) 273-1337 (Do not fax to any other fax #)

Phone: (405) 275-4030 ext. 6271

Toll free number 1-800-256-3341 ext. 6271

QUALIFICATIONS:

A) An enrolled member of the tribe.

B) An eligible voter for purposes of voting in tribal elections.

C) Must be twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of the election

for which he/she desires to be a candidate.

D) Physically reside within the following counties: Cleveland,

Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, McClain, Garvin, Pontotoc, Seminole,

Lincoln, or Okfuskee.

E) In cases where a prospective candidate has been convicted of

a felony, such person shall not be eligible for consideration as

a candidate until at least five (5) years have passed following

completion of the penalty for such conviction(s).

F) Not more than one (1) member of an immediate family shall

be elected to the same tribal elective body except when running

as a candidate for the same elective position.

Deliver in Person to:

Election Commission Office located in the Tribal Court Building

All eligible voters are entitled to vote either at the Polls or by Absentee Ballot.

This form may be duplicated for your convenience.

______________________________________________________________________________

ELECTION COMMISSION USE ONLY

Received: _____________________ Approved:____________________ Disapproved:

_______________

If Disapproved (reason):

_________________________________________________________________

Consult the Election Ordinance for Specific/Additional

Qualifications.

Tax Collections

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