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May 2012

Vol.27No.5

AbsenteeShawnee

The

News

Inside this issue. . .

Executive Committee

Reports. . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Resolutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Employee of the Month . . . 7

YTD Tax Collections. . . . . 7

Candidate Letters. . . . . . . 8-9

Absentee Ballot. . . . . . . . . . 9

Education Department . . . 11

May Birthdays . . . . . . . 12-13

Health News. . . . . . . . . . . 14

Horseshoe Bend. . . . . . 18-19

Title VI Menu. . . . . . . . . . 21

69th Semi Annual General Council, Little Axe Health Center

April 21, 2012

Jackie Edge and Melinda Ferrell

Enjoying the Health Fair

Arlene Herrera and Mary Birdtail

Preparing for the 1 Mile Walk/Run

Raising the flags

Randy Edge and Bridgette Wilson

We would like to give

thanks to the Elders

Committee for the

wonderful lunch

enjoyed by all at the

General Council.

The ladies of Contract Health

Election Committee

* Little Axe Health Center Grand Opening - May 16, 2012 *

Executive Committee

GEORGE BLANCHARD

GOVERNOR

Governors’

ISSAC GIBSON

LT. GOVERNOR

TERI REED

SECRETARY

KATHY DEERE

TREASURER

JEFFREY GIBSON

REPRESENTATIVE

have had our spring Bread calves. I have heard good com- I know most all of you know

Corner will

Dances and I hope all went well ments and I’ve been told there are Clarice Murdock; she was in a

for everyone.

Hello fellow tribal members:

I want to thank everyone for

attending General Council, all

committees who gave reports,

and especially the Elders Council

for providing excellent food and

refreshments.

I know it will come as a pleasant

surprise to you all that we finally

received notice that there are more

FEMA surplus mobile homes

available. FEMA did not notify us

of how many are available, but we As always, feel free to contact me

sent an application for 25 mobile with any concerns you may have.

homes on 4-24-2012. Eligible

George Blanchard, Governor

tribes will receive these homes one

at a time on a rotating basis until

all are distributed. As we receive

notice of available homes we will

contact tribal members who have

registered with O.E.H. for these

surplus mobile homes.

As you all know we had our semiannual General Council in April at

the new clinic in Little Axe. The

General Council went well and

all departments came forth with

some very good reports that were

both informative and thorough in

an effort to keep all tribal members

informed on our tribal programs.

Thanks to all department heads for

your hard work.

As most of you may be aware,

Gary Wabaunsee, Director of our

Health Authority retired in April.

By the time this news letter comes

out, we should be in the process of

seeking a replacement for Gary.

Beverly Felton has been acting as

interim Director during the hunt

for a replacement.

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Report

Greetings Tribal

I hope everyone has enjoyed the

good weather and this article finds

you in good health and happy. We

here at the complex have enjoyed

it and we’ve also used it to our advantage.

While the weather has been nice

we have been making improvements on properties owned by the

Tribe. Andy Warrior worked diligently on these projects.

As many of you are aware, we have

purchased Black Angus Cattle.

The Tribe now owns one (1) bull

and thirty (30) cows. Since the iniBy the time this reaches you, we tial purchase we have fourteen (14)

some tribal members that are worried or concerned about this venture. If you have use of the internet you can find many reasons why

this is a good sound business decision. From Red Rock to Coalgate,

Oklahoma, the prices in Black Angus varies no more than $200.00

per head, ranging anywhere from

$1,350.00 to $1,150.00. As stated

earlier, we already have fourteen

(14) calves and they didn’t cost

the tribe anything. When they become a year old they will be worth

$1,000.00 or more. The most expensive thing about raising cattle

is the land. They are low maintenance, and require limited attention and expense. I can’t guarantee

that one won’t break a leg or get

sick.

There are no guarantees in any

business venture but I’m certain we

can use our own lands and make

a profit. As I was saying, if you

have the opportunity to research

it, you will be amazed. The Tribe

already owns everything we need

to get started. This can be a self

sustained operation with limited

outsourcing. If you have questions

I will be glad to sit down and visit

with you or feel free to call.

vehicle accident the first part of

January. She is back at work full

time. We are glad she’s well and

back at work and she is glad to be

back.

We met with Commissioner

Dennis, Pottawatomie County on

Monday, February 27th @ 10:00

a.m. to go over the preliminary

plans for Kings Road. This project

has been a long time coming, but

we are almost there.

Commissioner Dennis is going

to install a T-128 siren warning

system at Horseshoe Bend in the

event of a disaster. We should have

the Kings Road Project started by

the 1st of July.

Spring’s around the corner and the

tribe is making preparations to assist tribal members with their gardens this year. If you are interested

in planting a garden, please contact

Andy Warrior, Project Coordinator

for the Gardening Program. He

will be taking names and contact

information right away. Please

contact Andy at 405-275-4030 ext

189.

If you have any ideas or would like

The cattle venture was one of the to discuss any issues, please feel

reasons for the land improvement free to call my office. Have a great

improvements however; there are month!

many options the Tribe has for utilizing our lands. The Tribe is go- /s/

ing to have to diversify to become Isaac Gibson Jr.

financially stable and prosperous. Lieutenant Governor

Secretary’s

The general council meeting was a

great way to get information about

the various programs and to hear

about the progress of the tribe in

a condensed format. For those of

you who were unable to attend, the

Greeting Tribal Members:

same information has been presented in our monthly newsletters.

I want thank those of you who took

If you would like to catch up on

the time to come to the 69th AST

issues that you missed in the past,

General Council meeting on Saturplease visit our website at www.

day, April 21st. It was an historic

astribe.com.

event as it also served as our tribal

grand opening for the new health We have a few more copies of the

clinic in Little Axe. For those of General Council booklet in my

you who were unable to attend and office at the Shawnee Complex

want to tour the new clinic, the if you would like to come by and

public grand opening is scheduled pick up a copy.

for Wednesday, May 16th from

BIG JIM YOUTH AWARDS

1:30 to 3:30.

I mentioned in last month’s newsBelow is the attendance report for letter that we would be announcing

the last three general council meet- the winners of the youth awards in

ings.

this edition of the newsletter. Unfortunately, the Oklahoma SecondAPRIL 2011

ary School Athletic Association

TRIBAL MEMBERS

(OSSAA) requires that we wait

GUESTS

until most of the school activities

TOTAL

110

for the year are complete. This has

OCTOBER 2011

delayed our announcement and we

TRIBAL MEMBERS

119

are sorry to keep everyone waiting

GUESTS

for this news. We will make the anTOTAL

128

nouncement soon and plan to have

the winners featured in the newsAPRIL 2012

letter next month.

TRIBAL MEMBERS

126

GUESTS

The selection committee for these

TOTAL

138

awards consisted of five individuThe health department conducted a als who are either educators or

health fair that was well received coaches. None of the members of

by the attendees and they provided the selection committee were Abbreakfast to those who came early sentee Shawnee Tribal members.

to tour the building. The elders This was incorporated into the

committee was awarded the con- program to maintain fairness to all

tract from the tribe to provide the of the applicants. We are excited

noon meal and they did an excel- about awarding these scholarships

lent job with the menu selection. to our tribal members and hope

I would like to thank the employ- that they will serve as an incenees who helped in the preparation tive to our youth to strive for exwork for the meeting and for the cellence in their high school years

booths that were set up to provide as they prepare for higher levels of

education.

information on tribal services.

Report

ment to help lead this project. We

are looking for college interns who Finance Department

May 2012

have journalism or history majors

to be involved in this project, but

we will consider others who have

writing or journalism experience.

Please contact me by phone or

The Finance office continues our

email if you would like to be inefforts in keeping the day to day

volved in this temporary project

activities flowing effectively and

and I will add you to the list.

efficiently through communication

If you would like to volunteer to be between the Finance office and

one of the featured tribal members, Programs. In working together,

please let me or one of the other we have found the most time effecExecutive Committee members tive and cost effective processes

know. Or, you may contact the cul- for transacting business.

tural preservation department.

We expect to complete the 2011

audit June 7, 2012; we had targeted

May 15, 2012, so we are not too far

off schedule. All the Tribe’s entities will be audited first and those

will roll into the Tribe’s Government wide financials; (ASEDA;

ASEDA Fleet, AST Counseling

Ne Yi Wa,

Services, Store, Harrah Smoke

Shop; Restaurant: AllNations

Teri Reed – Secretary

teri@astribe.com

Bank: and Thunderbird Casino

405-275-4030 Ext 104

Locations 1 & 2). The Audit will

include the MD&A (Management

Discussion and Analysis); which is

a brief review and explanation of

the Audit. The 2010 Audit was an

“unqualified” audit; which when

compared to an educational grading scale is an A; and it is my goal

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

that the 2011 will be unqualified as

Hello I hope everyone is in good well.

health and enjoying this wonderful

spring weather, it is always a good

The Indirect Cost Proposal for

time of the year to watch everything

2012 has been assigned to an audiblossom and bloom.

tor at the National Business Center

I would like to thank everyone (NBC) for approval. We expect

who attended the General Council to negotiate this rate by the end

in our beautiful new Little Axe of next week (April 26th or 27th).

Health Center. We had a very good NBC is six months behind whereas

turnout. Thank you to the Health they had been only three months

Department for breakfast and the behind last year because they exElders Committee for lunch.

perienced budget cuts thus staff

I would Like to wish everyone that cuts. Our rate is up from 17.74%

The meeting was informative and CULTURAL PRESERVATION has a Birthday in May to enjoy for 2010 to 21.98% for 2011 and

your special day and say Happy we expect our rate to increase for

mostly positive. In addition to our PROJECT

normal reporting of the Executive We are in the beginning stages of Birthday to you! Also, to all the 2012 however that is just an estiCommittee, Casino, and ASEDA, developing a new summer program ladies, Happy Mother’s Day!

mate. This estimated increased is

we had reports from the Constitu- to document the lives and stories

As always if you need to talk to based on the influx of activity detion Revision Committee and the of tribal members. We want to preme about the Programs I see over riving from the new clinic opening

Salary Committee. Both of these serve our history by documenting

feel free to call me or stop by my in April 2012. I will write the Incommittees are seeking input from these stories for future generaoffice and I will visit with you or I direct Cost Proposal for 2013 once

tribal members on their projects tions. More information will be

will return your call...”It feels good the audit is complete.

and I encourage you to give them presented to you as we get further

everyday to say I am an Absentee

your input. You can learn more by along with the development of this

Shawnee”

The finance department continues

reading their articles in this news- program. I will be partnering with

the Cultural Preservation Depart- Representative Gibson

Continues on page 4

letter.

In closing, I would like to congratulate all of our high school and

college seniors as they graduate

this month. May you be blessed in

the next phase of your life and soar

to higher levels of happiness and

success.

Representatives’

Report

If you have any questions or needs,

to complete accounting by the sev- please call 405-275-4030 ext 162

enth day of the month and have and I will be glad to assist you in

been since August 2010; for finan- any way I can.

cial reporting for the Health Authority and Li Si Wi Nwi, Health Respectfully, Belinda Collins,

Inc. boards for Absentee Health Controller

Systems, Shawnee and Little Axe

(LSWN) which is possible since the

accounting is completed on schedule every month. The Finance staff

Financial

will begin April reconciliations for

Consultant

financial reporting on the first of

May. It is imperative the accounting staff continue to stay ahead of

all of the accounting so that audits

go smoothly so that Indirect Cost Hello Tribal Members,

rates will stay up to date as well.

Indirect cost proposals cannot be The 69th Semi-Annual General

submitted without completed au- Council has come and gone. The

dits as the audit is used to calcu- office of Treasurer would like to

late the proposal. There are many thank each one of you for participrocesses in place in your Tribe’s pating and picking up financial inaccounting department that ensure formation. Financial information

we keep accurate records of trans- is like a storm tracker keeping you

actions. The Tribe’s accounting updated and informed.

processes must be in compliance

with GAAP; (Generally Accepted The following activities I have

Accounting Principles) and GASB been involved and participated:

(Governmental Accounting Standards Board).

Financial Reports: Reviewed and

analyzed monthly General Fund,

The Tribe currently has compact Indirect Cost and Elder Council

funds of BIA and I H S, 51 Grants, encumbrance monthly budget reand the new Clinic business. In ports.

addition, the Tribe operates on a

General Fund and an Indirect Cost Absentee Shawnee Economic

Fund.

Development Authority, Inc.

(ASEDA):

Attended monthly

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Fi- ASEDA board meeting to discuss

nance Department has very hard current business operations and

working group of people and it is participate in future business dean honor to work with them, the velopment opportunities.

Treasurer’s office and at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The Finance Redstone Investment: Attended

Department employs 11: with 7 monthly investment meeting with

(64%) being AST Tribal Members our investment representative to

and 4 (36%) being non-natives. discuss status report of current inThis department, as always, would vestments and future investment

like to extend a special thanks and opportunities.

note of appreciation to the Executive Committee for providing the American Indian Chamber of

tools, resources and support to en- Commerce (AICCOK – OKC

able the finance staff to reach its Chapter): On April 12th, Treaaccomplished goals and to con- surer Deere, Randy Edge and I attinue with this effort. A special tended a luncheon featured guest

thanks and note of appreciation to speaker U.S. House of RepresenProgram Managers and Employees tatives Tom Cole. Representative

of the Tribe for their assistance and Cole said, namely that tribes are

dedication in our group effort to- like huge corporations and they

aren’t going anywhere, like Philward accomplishing our goal.

Continued. . .

lips 66 moving its headquarters to

Dallas, tribes won’t be outsourcing

to China or India, and that we’re

here to stay as the state’s 3rd largest employer. In attendance to

hear Representative Tom Cole

were various businesses, Bank

2, Mid-America Government Industry Contractors, KGOU NPR

SOURCE, and Tribal economic

development programs.

AST Constitution Revision

Committee: As point of contact

or coordinator for the Constitution

Revision Committee we continue

to have meetings to discuss revising the constitution.

you have a refund check coming

your way, consider using it to bolster your personal balance sheet as

follows:

•

At the time of this writing, we

met April 24th at 6 p.m., at the

Resource Center to discuss the

feedback from Tribal members on

Legislative Structure Question /

Length of Tenure Questionnaire.

As Tribal members your input is

•

very important and vital to improving our Tribal Government for

our next generation.

In closing, thank you for your participation in the 69th Semi-Gener•

al Council meeting. The office of

Treasurer looks forward to your

questions and concerns. I can be

reached at 405-275-4030 ext 148,

or email eddieb@astribe.com

•

Respectfully,

Eddie Brokeshoulder

Financial Consultant

AllNations Bank

Good day to our friends,

It is rare to get a windfall these

days. That may be one reason so

many people have so much more

than necessary withheld from their

paycheck for taxes. The average

refund has been around $3,000 for

the past two years. Most people

receive their refund within three

weeks after filing their returns. It

is not a good idea to give Uncle

Sam an interest-free loan; but if

You could use the extra cash

to make a dent in your debt by

reducing the balances on your

high interest credit card debt or

pay down the principal on your

mortgage.

You could also beef up your

savings by adding to retirement

savings in an IRA, or by helping your kids or grandkids save

for college in a 529 account.

You could rebuild your emergency fund or start saving for

a down payment on your next

home. Set aside some money

for a vacation ahead of time.

That will ensure you pay off

your credit card balance after

you return and don’t accrue interest charges.

Stash your refund in a separate

account then add money automatically every week. You

could set up for other expenses

such as a new car or holiday

gifts.

Invest in your home. Your

refund may not be enough to

redo your kitchen or bathroom,

but it can pay for some smaller

home improvements.

Use the extra cash to add a

backsplash, paint a room or

cabinets, replace a bathroom

sink, swap out your faucets,

organize a closet, buy some

shrubs or install a programmable thermostat.

If your refund this year was substantial, consider giving yourself

an immediate raise by adjusting

your tax withholding to increase

your take-home pay. Ask your

employer to give you a new Form

W-4 to fill out.

I do have one word of caution

about taxes. The amount of your

refund may not be as much next

year as it was this year if the tax

cuts are not extended. Being an

election year, it is anticipated that

the cuts will be extended but one

can never tell about taxes.

Gene Davis,

President

Treasurer’s

Report

Greetings Tribal Members,

We were so glad to see you at

the 69th Annual General Council Meeting, Little Axe Clinic and

enjoyed visiting all the different

health fair tables, goodies, and

breakfast. I’m so proud of myself

and Amy Hilderbrand, who walked

the Fun Run/Walk for a mile, Yahoo!, and all the other participants,

who ran, and mothers with strollers, etc. Hope everyone enjoyed

having the General Council meeting there in a different place, were

pleased with the new health facility, took a tour of the various departments, and enjoyed the lunch

that the AST Elders’ Council put

together for everyone!

We are continuing progressing in

the areas of economic development, educating our tribal members, and services for the tribal

members. Below is the list of activities for the month:

• ASEDA Board Monthly meeting, as Ad Hoc non-voting member.

• Executive Committee had a

regular scheduled meeting. See

Resolutions Page.

• Congratulations

Executive Committee’s Employee

of Month April Winner, Marla

Throckmorton.

• Absentee Shawnee Health Systems and LSWNE meeting, as

Ad Hoc non-voting member and

Soft Opening, April 30, 2012,

and Grand Opening, May 16,

2012. Hope everyone plans to

attend.

• Toured the new Little Axe Clinic

with Congressman Tom Cole,

and his entourage, IHS Max Tahsuda, and others were given by

the Interim Executive Director,

Ms. Beverly Felton. All felt that

this health facility was beautiful,

the architectural design, interior,

etc., and the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe should be so very proud.

• Monthly Redstone Investment

meeting. We have an excellent

investor advisor, who continually keeps the committee updated

on the tribe’s investments. The

Tribes’ Year to date portfolio

has been 3.96% as of March 31,

2012, which represents a 15.84%

annualized return. Since we have • Attended the Cultural Preservabeen with Redstone Investments,

tion Language classes held at

we have achieved attractive reBrendle Corner. This is a great

turns for the Tribe’s investment

opportunity to learn our lanportfolio for over ten (10 years).

guage. We have great teachers

• Attended Constitution Revision

and they are anxious to teach

Committee meeting. Meetings

any tribal member young or old.

were held April 10, and 24th,

So consider attending the class.

2012. On the website, newsletThey are held every Sunday after, and presentation at the April

ternoon either at Governor’s

21st General Council meeting.

Conference room or Brendle

They have considered revising

Corner. Call cultural preservathe legislative branch of the AST

tion to know when and where

government with Proposed Conthe next class will be, 275-4030

stitutional Change. Four options

X190.

are being considered. As you • Monthly Elders’ Mtg at Title

will see on another page the proVI Bldg. If you are 55 years

posed four (4) options. Please fill

and older, consider coming to

out the Survey and either mail,

the AST Elders Council Meetgive or fax to a Constitution Reings every third Saturday of the

visions Committee Member or

month either at AST Resource

Eddie Brokeshoulder, Coordicenter or TITLE VI bldg, 10am.

nator, Office of Treasurer, 2025

They have a great time in fellowS. Gordon Cooper Dr., Bldg 2,

ship, fundraising activities, and

Shawnee, OK 74801 or by fax

eating lunch together.

405-395-9780.

• Tribal Member, Ashley Broke• Attended the AICCO (American

shoulder, daughter of Eddie

Indian Chamber of Commerce)

Brokeshoulder, pitcher for Texas

meeting at the Twin Hills Golf

Tec Red Raiders played against

Park in Oklahoma City with

OU Sooners Thursday-Sunday,

special guest speaker, Rep. Tom

April 5-7 in Norman, OK. We

Cole. He shared his perspective

managed to see two games

on several issues including his

played. It was awesome and we

Indian Healthcare legislation,

are so proud of her and how she

Sovereignty, Tribal services and

represents our Absentee Shaweconomic impact on the state and

nee Tribal youth going to college

federal budgets. A Q&A session

and playing on a NCAA Division

followed. AICCO has monthly

1, Big 12 Conference team.

meetings this is a great opportunity for native businesses to

network with each other. Randy

Edge, TERO, Eddie Brokeshoulder, and I attend these monthly

meetings to network Tribes’

businesses and gather information about other tribal nations.

• Auditors are on site for the 2011

audit. We expect to complete

the audit end May 2012. All the

Tribe’s entities will be audited

first and those will roll up into

the Tribe’s Government wide

financials; (ASEDA; ASEDA

Fleet, AST Counseling Services,

Store, Harrah Smoke Shop; and

Restaurant: AllNations Bank:

and Thunderbird Casino’s Locations 1 & 2). The Audit will include the MD&A (Management

Discussion and Analysis). The

MD&A report is an informative

report within the 2011 Audit;

which is a brief review and explanation of the Audit. We expect to get another good “Audit

for 2012”.

Sincere appreciation goes out to

the employees of the Finance Department and the Controller, Belinda Collins, as they daily continue the never ending processes for

the financial side of the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe. Without their tireless dedication and commitment

we could not keep the financial

transactions processes flowing!

Also, would like to extend my appreciation to the Financial Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder, who

continues to assist me with numerous projects, attend meetings

where I cannot attend, and consulting decisions in the office of Treasurer!

Elections will be June 16, 2012,

remember to get your absentee

ballot request into the Election

Commission. The ballot request

form was listed in the April issue

and this May issue. Lt. Governor,

Treasurer, Representative, Deputy

Election Commissioner and Election Commissioner #1 Positions

will be on the ballot. Deadline is

May 27th, to get ballot request into

Election Commission. Hope you

all feel your elected officials are

doing a good job and please exercise your right to vote!

We appreciate all your phone

calls, emails, and visits. May God

continue to bless you and yours!

Please also see articles from AllNations Bank, Financial Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder; and

Finance Department.

Respectfully yours,

Kathy Deere, Treasurer

“Lead the life that will make you

kindly and ‘friendly” to everyone

about you, and you will be surprised what a happy life will lead.

Charles M. Schwab

Realty Department

The annual Tiger Family Reunion

Dear Tribal Members and Ownership,

has been set for May 26, 2012,

The Realty Department would like

to make the following announcements.

2012

which will be located at Thunderbird Lake at the Post Oak Shelter

off of Blanchard Hill road.

Time: 10am to 10pm, we eat at 1pm!!

Please bring a covered dish, drinks, ice, lawn chairs and games.

Also, if you can, please bring your baby pictures to be posted and

everyone can try to identify who is who!!

Any family/friends of the late Jim Tiger and Annie Mann Tiger are

invited....

If you need additional info please call: 405-514-5520.

As Spring has arrived, the Realty

Specialist will continue to inspect

allotments, especially those with

leases, for compliance. One major

concern which has been expressed

is the use of deer stands and feedSee you there!!!

ers. It is hard for us or the AST

Police Department to determine

if these are cases of trespass or

poaching. In order to avoid confiscation, please notify our personnel

of the location and properly identify these materials with a name and

The following are Resolutions passed through April 18, 2012

contact number.

Recently, this department sent out

“90 Day Notice” letters. This is

our way of notifying the interest

holders that the named property

is being considered for a Farming

and/or Grazing lease. As the letter states, this time frame gives the

current lessee an opportunity to

re-negotiate a current lease, before

the property is sent to an advertised sale. You are not required to

do anything until a “consent form”

has been delivered. We are not trying to sell your land or interest but

merely attempting to develop income or continue to receive revenue.

Finally, we would like to express

our appreciation to Lt. Governor

Isaac Gibson, Jr. and his Maintenance department. They were very

helpful as they provided their machinery, manpower and expertise

in assisting our department to clear

fence lines from a few sites, as a

result of the May 10, 2010 tornado.

His “Fence Crew” consisted of:

Henry Blanchard, Devin Leitka,

Devin Mack, and Thomas Mack,

Jr.; operating machinery was Johnny Mann and the L.T., himself.

If you have any questions, please

contact our department at either of

the following extensions: Realty

Director – ext. 125; Probates – ext.

126; Realty Specialist – ext. 127.

EXECUTIVE RESOLUTIONS:

E-AS-12-24

04-18-12

Approves and accepts Zachariah Matthew Ayers, Rosalynn Macie Herrera, Kiley Madison Michael

Bread, Eli Emery Michael Bread, Ava Quinn DeLodge, Genesis Octavia DeLodge, Brianna MargaretFaye Snow, Wilson Lee Soap, Roger Eugene Soap Jr., Sally Clarice Soap, Austin Jay Soap, Quentin

Miles Marquez II, Allison Rachelle Hood, Ethan James Kennedy, Bryson Dale Blanchard, as enrolled

members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma as of the date of this resolution. Vote of 4

in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions

E-AS-12-25

04-18-12

Rejects the application of Matthew Dylan Soap for membership in the Absentee Shawnee Tribe due to Insufficient Blood Degree. Vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions

E-AS-12-26

04-18-12

Authorizing and approving the attached agreement with Holleyman Associates Architects, PLLC; approving

and authorizing Secretary Teri Reed to sign the contract; and delegating authority to Secretary Teri Reed to

authorize, approve and sign all documents and construction contracts, on behalf of the Tribe, related to the

rebuilding of the Harrah Smokeshop, effective immediately. (Attachment) Vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed,

and 0 abstentions

E-AS-12-27

04-18-12

Authorizes and approves the submission of an application for the Tribal Transit Program planning grant to the

Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, Public Transportation on Indian Reservations

Program; Tribal Transit Program and approves and authorizes Governor George Blanchard to sign the application for the grant and any resulting negotiations related to the grant. Vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0

abstentions

E-AS-12-28

04-18-12

Authorizes, approves and supports the submission of a grant application by the Tribal Police Department for

FY 2013 BIA Indian Highway Safety Program, effective immediately. Vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0

abstentions

LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTIONS: None

$452,338.90

NOTES:

- Sales Tax = 6% of Gross Sales

- Gaming Tax

Free cash flow

$152,447.50

$163,840.87

$136,050.53

TOTAL COLLECTIONS

$330.00

Miscellaneous

$1,290.00

$160.00

$0.00

$452,338.90

$1,780.00

$16,625.52

$298,831.00

$27,720.63

$36,509.74

$40,869.93

$30,002.08

$450,558.90

$16,625.52

$298,831.00

$27,720.63

$36,509.74

$40,869.93

$30,002.08

$450,558.90

$9,556.88

$84,000.00

$19,027.03

$16,244.27

$14,227.79

$9,231.53

$152,287.50

$5,764.96

$105,500.00

$6,921.68

$19,231.62

$14,984.82

$11,107.79

$163,510.87

$1,303.68

$109,331.00

$1,771.92

$1,033.85

$11,657.32

$9,662.76

$134,760.53

TAX COLLECTED

TOTAL

AUGUST

JULY

TAX

CATEGORY

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

Please contact OEH at 214-4235 for more information.

Sales (6%)

Gaming

Employee (1%)

Severance (8%)

M Vehicle

Tobacco Refund

TOTALS

Please complete an application/short survey form and schedule a time and date for installation. Application/survey forms are available at the OEH office and at www.astribe.com.

JUNE

OEH personnel will provide and install smoke alarms and/or carbon monoxide detectors for

enrolled Absentee Shawnee tribal members living in Pottawatomie, Cleveland, or Oklahoma

County.

FY-2012

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

MARCH

FREE Smoke Alarms and

Carbon Monoxide Detectors still Available!!

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

Marla Throckmorton has served as the Clinic

Administrator for the Shawnee Clinic. She has

transformed the Clinic into an outstanding model

of how health care services can be delivered into an

effective, caring and compassionate manner. The number of patient visits have

increased 100% over this time last year. She has been a leader in implementing the

“Improving Patient Care (IPC)” model of care and as a result on February 14th, 2012,

the AST Health System had been selected by the Indian Health Service to participate

in this Program. One of the very few tribal programs, nationwide, who have been

selected. She also serves as co-chairman of the “Customer Service Taskforce” and

has been instrumental in the implementation of the Electronic Health Record (EHR)

system for the AST Health System. Marla displays outstanding leadership skills

and is important part of our AST Health System management team.

MAY

MS. MARLA THROCKMORTON

APRIL 2012

Run Date:

04/24/12

Employee of the Month

Campaign Letters. . .

My name is Augustine Johnson and I’m the

daughter of Woodrow and Minnie Spybuck.

I’m running for re-election as Deputy Commissioner for the Election Commission.

Greetings from your Tribal Representative,

I hope this article finds you and yours in good physical and mental

health. I am happy to report that progress has been made in many of

our programs recently. Staying focused on providing a better future for

our tribe has proved to be a valuable stepping stone. As your Tribal

Representative I feel it is my duty to strive for a better economic future

for our tribe. Every tribal member is important from the youngest to the

oldest. As you are well aware, I am running for a second term on June

16th, so please come out and show your support. Together we can give

our youngest tribal members to the oldest the greatest gift of all, better

opportunity, hope, and a brighter future that they might not otherwise

have. Thank you for all your support.

Jeff Gibson

I’ve devoted over thirty years serving the Tribal Representative

tribe. Fifteen years being on the Election

Commission, in different positions.

I have:

• Served on the first Task Force that was formed

• Served two (2) terms as Treasurer of the Business Committee, now

called Executive Committee

• Served on the Cultural Preservation Committeee

• Served as Board Member of the Absentee Shawnee and SAc & Fox

Foster Care Licensing Committee

• Served on the Absentee Shawnee Foster Care Licensing Committee

• Serve on the Constitution Revision Committee

• Serve on the Customer Service Committee

• Served as Project Coordinator for the YES (Youth Entrepreneurial

Systems) Program, which was a two year ANA Grant, in conjunction with the tribe to work with high school students to keep them in

school by having a small business.

As of March 26, 2012 I, Diane Ponkilla, officially became a candidate

for Tribal Representative for the June 16, 2012 Absentee Shawnee

Tribal Elections.

I was born April 18, 1964. The fifth child of 10 children to the late

Tony Wilson Ponkilla Jr. and Francis Louise Logan Ponkilla Valdez.

I have lived in the Shawnee and the McLoud area in Pottawatomie

County all my life. I have five biological, two adopted, and four grandchildren.

I had the opportunity to be employeed with the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe for almost 14 years.

I began serving on the Election Commission as an alternate, and then

running for and holding different positions through the years.

•

The Election Commission has put into place checks and balances as a

means of running fair and honest elections.

•

We have worked hard, with many countless hours, and draft after draft of

rewrites, which have given the Election Commisision the tool(s) to run

as professional as possible. Our documents are in place, and we continue

to update as the need arises.

•

The Election Commission has come a long way from the earlier years

as I rememeber. It was run by volunteers, and who ever happen to be in

charge, carried everything (records) in a file box. Well at least we now

have an office and a desk.

•

I want to continue to make the Election Commission the best it can be,

and with your help I can.

I’m asking for your Vote on June 16, 2012.

•

1986-1990: Thunderbird Casino - Floor Worker and Bingo Caller

September 09, 1994: Absentee Shawnee Tribe - Receptionist

May 28, 1995: Lt. Governor, Kenneth Blanchard - Receptionist/

Switchboard

March 28, 1997: Resigned

September 14, 1998: Community Development, Kenny Jones - Receptionist

January 25, 1999: Representative, Sabrina Little Axe - Clerk Typist

August 27, 1999: Position abolished

April 6, 2001: (WIA) Lt. Governor, Kenneth Blanchard - Clerical

November 15, 2001: Lt. Governor, Kenneth Blanchard - Administrative Assistant

December 17, 2003: Governor, Kenneth Blanchard - Administrative

Assistant

August 2, 2005: Tribal Police Department Chief, Dewayne Wilson Operation Specialist

May 4, 2006: Resigned

June 28, 2006-2009: Deputy Commissioner/Acting Commissioner

for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Election Commission

Durilng my employment with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe I worked

within the following departments: BIA, Roads, AST Tribal Police,

Social Service, Title VI, OEH, Education, Maintenance and Delivered

rations to the Dance Grounds.

I was employeed at the Firelake Grand Casino as Security for 7 months

before being hired as Armed Security at my present employer of five

years the Kickapoo Casino.

KATHY DEERE FOR TREASURER

“Your most precious possession is not your ‘financial” assets. Your most precious possession is the people you have working

there, and what they carry around in their heads, and their ability to work together.”

Robert Reich

It has been my honor and privilege to serve as Tribal Treasurer for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. I have served as a treasurer for two

years for the Tribe, 15 years at Cornerstone IBC, two years for the Tinker Inter-Tribal Council, and two years for AST Tribal Elders Council. I have

an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Secretarial Administration and over 80+ hours of college credits. I have attended Rose State, Oklahoma Baptist University, St. Gregory’s University, classes at University of Oklahoma, and classes at Tinker Air Force Base. Experience working

with community organizations, city& civic governments, and other Tribes.

As Treasurer it has been my goal to continue to strive to be financially stable. Rising costs in fuel, groceries, utility, etc and getting less for what

we pay for is hurting everyone. Will continually strive to find solutions/ways to reduce waste and improve business development and investments.

As Treasurer, I will strive to see our Tribe become independent, self-reliant, self sustaining, and self-sufficient in the financial process.

Denial Letter Mailed:

If Disapproved (reason):

Election Commission/Representative

Ballot Mailed:

Disapproved:

Approved:

Received:

ELECTION COMMISSION USE ONLY

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

For your convenience - This request may be duplicated

Date:

Signature:

Mail to:

Absentee Shawnee Election Commission

P.O. Box 741

Tecumseh, OK 74873

Fax to:

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

Phone: (405) 275-4030 ext. 150

Toll free number 1-800-256-3341 ext. 150

Deliver in Person to:

Election Commission Office

located in the Tribal Court Building

Date of Birth:

CDIB#:

City:

Address:

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

May 27, 2012

Zip:

St:

(last)

(maiden)

(middle)

(first)

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of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe on or before June 16, 2012. I cannot physically be present to cast

my Vote at the June 16, 2012 Run Off Election, therefore, I am requesting an Absentee Ballot be

mailed to me at the following address.

Name (please print):

I, __________________________________, hereby certify that I am or will be an Eligible Voter

ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST

PLEASE fill out EACH BLANK completely and return by the Deadline

I will continue to strive for excellence in financial reporting, budgeting, and financial management of Tribes resources.

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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

FREE music lessons

The following are current programs administered by the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department:

The MSPI Creative Arts

Program offers free music

lessons all year round for

Native American

children from 6 years to 19

years old. Adults are also encouraged to participate. Come

join the fun and learn to play

the guitar, bass guitar, piano, or vocals.

These are brief descriptions of current programs. Program

guidelines are available in hard copy form at the Education

Department office or for download at www.astribe.com

• Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, and a portion of funds can be

used for school-related athletic program expenses.

Program has a maximum funding limit for the academic year.

• Zahn Program: established from a trust fund,

program can help with some graduation expenses,

and awards two (2) incentives: one for GED recipients and one for High School graduates. Program

has a maximum amount of funding for graduation

expenses.

Contact Phil Bradley, Music Instructor (405) 275-4030 Ext:

117

or Cell (405) 370-5576

At the Shawnee Campus from

10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on

Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. until

4:00 p.m.

• Job Training Adult Education Program: funds

for vocational training at accredited vocational institutions. Program has a maximum funding limit

for the calender year or per program.

• Higher Education: Education Incentive Award

Program: funds for undergraduate degrees, one

associates or bachelors degree, at any accredited

college or university. Funding levels are determined based upon grade point average and fulltime or part-time status.

Classes are made possible

through AST Behavioral Health’s

Meth/Suicide Prevention

Initiative Grant (MSPI)

“Following in Our Footsteps”

Come enjoy music and have some fun too!

• Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one

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Applications for fall 2012 must be received

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All applications and guidelines are available at www.

astribe.com. Click on Services and select Education.

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Ahtone, Catlin Ray

Alford Sr., Elroy R.

Alford, Amy Dianne

Alford, Christian Shawnee

Alford, Magdelena Spaneta

Allen, Lucinda Nicole

Allen, Patricia Ann

Atchico, John Edward

Atwell, David Eugene

Atwood, Reagan Nicole

Bailey, Brittany Ciara

Barton, Trae Lee

Bateman, Alberta Denise

Bates, Akiane Karee

Battise, Wannetta Jean

Baughman, Brenda Jane

Belvin, Justin Ray

Bender, Leal Desma

Bentley, Curtis Lee

Bettelyoun, Lula Mae

Bigpond, Roy

Black, Cassandra Renea

Black, Timothy Wayne

Blackburn, Gayle Ann

Blanchard, Joey Edward

Blanchard, Caelynn Blu

Blanchard, Dakota Joshua

Blanchard, Glendine

Blanchard, Joseph Henry

Box, Dorothy Lorene

Bradley, Jerry Dean

Bradley, Terry Don

Brady, Lynn Marie

Breeding, Sean K. C.

Brinson, Ariana Isabel

Brister, April Angela

Brocksmith, Chole Elizabeth

Bryant III, Chester A.

Buckley, Gerald Wayne

Buckner, June

Bullard, Adam Drew

Bustamante, Andrea Nadine

Byers, Christian Daniel

Byers, Eric Nelson

Byers, Melissa Sue

Cagle, Alacia Nicole

Campbell, Charles Elbert

Charley, Arron Michael

Charley, Melloney Ann

Citty, Lindsey Nicole

Clinesmith, Blake Weston

Coddington Jr., Kevin Dwayne

Collett, Bonnie Sue

Colungo, Steven Lee

Combs, Michelle Lynn

May Birthdays

Conover, Gloria Jean

Coon, Justin Kyler

Creamer, Cora Mae Starr

Cripps, Anita Louise

Cuellar, Orietta Faith

Dankenbring, Bryce Thomas

Davis, Dale Allen

Deere, Shawneen Estelline

Denny, Jacqueline

Dibler Jr., George

Dospapas, Verna May

Elephant Jr., Edward Elmer

Ellis, Gregory Scott

Ellis, Heather Ann

Ellis, Holly Diana

Ellis, Michael Frank

Evans, Lisa Michelle

Factor, Jaremyah Jamez

Feeling, Lavonna Jean

Ferrell, Alyssa Kay

Fife, Gabriel Douglas

Fife, Teresa Laura Irene

Footracer, Lee Anna Gail Stubb

Foreman Jr., Leonard Dewayne

Fritsch, Joley Marie

Galloway, Zachary Adam

Gaut, Crystal Lynne

Gibson Sr., Roy Gene

Gibson, David Michael

Gibson, Jeffrey Wayne

Godwin, Lucy G.

Gouge, Kara Joe

Granstrom, Cody James

Graves Pyrch, Karen Sue

Graves, Sharol Annette

Gray, Branden Tyler

Gray, Dakota Christian

Greeley, Carsyn Ryan

Griffin, Diane Sue Berry

Hale, Kathy Sue

Hall, Emily Katherine

Harris, Konner Lee Little

Charley

Haumpy, Taj-ah Billy

Hendrick, Luke Michael

Henry, Eddie Allen

Hernandez, Jennifer Lois

Hill, Yvette Carmel

Hood Jr., Warren Weslyon

Hood, Elena Ann

Hood, Lisa

Hood, Thomas Edgar

Humphrey, Carol Lee

Hunt, Dominique Annastasia

Marie

Hutchinson, Velma Rae

Irvin, Steven Benjamin

Jackson III, Mark Sweeney

Johnson Harjo, Curtis Ray

Johnson Jr., Richard Taft

Johnson, Coree Lee

Johnson, Gabriella Kayann

Johnson, Michael Scott Isaiah

Johnson, Nicholas James

Johnson, Priscilla Grace

Johnson, Walter Kirby

Johnson, Whittney Brooke

Kaseca, Barry Alvin

Kaseca, Kantynn James

Kaseca, Roy James

Keith, Marshall Collins

Kirby-Gibson, Ian Jacob

Kmatz, Mindy Lynnette

Kobs, Jennifer Ann

Kowitz, Michael Raymond

Leedom, Courtney Dawn

Little Axe, Sabrina

Little Charley, Cheryl Jean

Little Charley, Terry Lee

Little Creek, Vernon Dale

Little, Jadyn Alise

Little, Madison Diane

Littlecreek, Anderson Doreece

Littlecreek, Dakota Dwight

Littlecreek, Tiffany Nicole

Littlecreek, Tristyn Denae

Longhorn, Sean Ray

Longhorn, Weda Louise

Lopez Jr, Rolando

Lovins, Audrey Ann

Lovins, Earl Dean

MacGill, Georgia Sue

MacK, Rylan Emory

Mann, Sally Arlene

Masquat Jr., George

Masquat, Chelcy Nicole

Mathany, Susanne Christine

Matthews, Mary Caroline

McGowan, Patricia Lynn

Megehee, Douglas Dewayne

Megehee, Tonia Lynn

Mendoza, Amanda Ranee`

Meyer, Doreen

Miller, Casey Ryan

Miner, Heather Rochelle

Minesinger, Scott Brooker

Mitchell, Desiree Rose

Montgomery, Matthew Schyler

Daugherty

Moore, Emily Renee

Morgan, Polly A Littlebear

Morton, Jeremiah James

Munroe, Douglas

Neese, Lisa Marie

Neugent, Alena Dee

Neugent, Alisa Marie

New Moon, Jake Lee

New Moon, Jennifer Brooke

Noyes, Paula Jo

Oldham, George Lynn

Onzahwah, Deborah Kay

Ott-Proctor, Lylli Lee Ann

Panther, Jeffery Wayne

Parker, Shawn Ian

Pawpa, Donald Wayne

Pearl, Melvin Joe

Pitner, Kamryn Nicole

Powell, Fawn Laverene

Powell, Kendall Lynn

Pyrch, Lauren Karly

Raisbeck, David Nathaniel

Ramirez Jr., Florentino

Ramirez, Elicia Marie-Alka

Reavis, Ricci Donnice

Roach, Dakota Eugene

Robertson, Rita Jean York

Robison, Morgan Tell

Robison, Thomas Aaron

Rock, Micheal Eugene

Rolette, Domini Antoinette

Rolette, Gilbert Earl

Rolette, Joshua David Michael

Rudloff, Lacey Rei

Ryan, Royce Liam

Salazar, Terry Lee

Sanders, Patty Ruth

Schulenberg, Donald Derek

Shawnee, Jarrett Lloyd

Shular, Monte Lee

Smith, Jeremiah Robert

Smith, Richard Alexander

Smith, Teresa Renee`

Smith, Valerie Ann

Smith, Vanessa Rae

Snake, Norma Louise

Soap Jr, John Lee

Soap, Roger Eugene

Spicer, Amber Jo

Spoon Jr., Robert Ray

Spoon, Joplin Dupre

Spoon, Landon Joe

Spriggs, Warren Paul

Springer, Delores Ann

Spybuck, Easton Cade

Squire, Nathan Gene

Starr III, Henry James

Starr, Anthony Craig

Stevens, Laurence Paul

Stewart, Gracie Nicole

Strain, Cynthia Ann

Sultuska, Ella L.

Sultuska, Jerry Wayne

Sultuska, Rodney Steven

Summers, Dorothy Jean Dirt

Surface Jr., Robert Monroe

Szoke, Debra Jean

Talbert, Elania Michelle

Tallchief IV, Eves

Tallchief, John G.

Taylor, Darwin Jacob

Thornhill, Noah Hunter

Thorpe, Burke James

Tiger, Jennifer Diane

Tiger, Roland

Uchida Jr., Stephen Robert

Valdivia, Jenika Nicole

Wakolee, Carmen Jean

Walker, Jo Ann Louise

Wallace, Brenda Gayle

Warrior, Johnnie Andrew

Warrior, Kenneth James

Washington, Lucille Axe

Watkins, Jamie Lynn

Watson, Brittany L. P. D.

Watson, Janelle Ilise

Watson, Thomas Aaron

Wesley, Ula Mae Welch

White IV, Charles Daniel

White, Brooklyn Dee

White, Caitlyn Rose

White, Clayton Randall

Wilkerson, Barbara Lee

Wilkerson, Katie Evalyn

Williams, Colton Alexander

Williams, Glenn Aaron

Williams, Ruth Helen

Wilson, Carla Marie

Wilson, Cecil Alan

Wilson, Christopher Blaine

Wilson, Diana Lynn

Wilson, Francis Lynn

Wilson, Helen June

Wilson, Lana Louise

Wilson-Laxton, Chelsea

Nicole

Witt, Ambra Denise

Wolfe Sr., Houston Hugh

Wood, Lillian Kay

Wucinski, Gary Ray

Young, Lynda Renee

Laurel & Doyle

My carebear Britt,

I thank God each day for you and

all your accomplishments, you

made All Conference and went to

Nationals last year. Hopefully

you will be there again this

year. Congratulations on your

college graduation and upcoming

birthday. I pray you continue in

your successful endeavors.

I love you, Grami!!!

You 2 have finally made it!!!

We’re so proud of yall.

Love yall very much!!!

Your cousins

Brandy, Micah & Dakia

Jay,

Happy 15th Birthday! Your

are one of my favorite lil men.

God Bless you on your day

with lots of love!!!

Congrats on your Graduation I love you forever, Grami!!!

Love you

Britt,

Big Cousin, Megan

Happy 20th Birthday!

Logan & Korban

So very proud of you both!

Great things lie ahead

Congrats 2012 will never be

the same.

Love you Both very much

Mom & Auntie

You done it 2012 Graduates.

So very Proud of you both.

Rodney & Vikki

Happy 18th Birthday Kara

WE love you!

Love Mom, Pinka, Marissa

and Jada-Bug

Happy 77th Birthday!!!

Johnnie Mae

From

Title VI Staff

Happy Birthday Sis!

Love

Georgie

Congratulations on your

upcoming college graduation!

Love you lots, Mom

Happy Birthday Aunt Johnnie!

Love

Lisa and Larry

Jay,

Happy belated 15th

Birthday!

Love you lots, Mom

Happy Birthday

Boogie

Love

Granny

Brittany,

Congratulationsonyourupcoming

college graduation, another

great accomplishment and

chapter of your life.

We are very proud of you!

Happy 20th Birthday!

We love you!

Love, Uncle Trever, Aunt Alicia

and Lil Cousin Emmie

Happy Birthday

To my ELDER Brother!

ROY GENE GIBSON

Luv ya,

Marvin & Sherry

Happy 10th Birthday

Christian Daniel Byers

Happy Birthday Boogie Woogie!

Love

Grandma & Papa

Happy Birthday Big Little Bro!

Love

Chris & Faustina

Happy Birthday

Uncle Joey!

We love and miss you!

Love

The Fab Five Blanchard

Girls!

We love you very much!

Auntie Sherry & Uncle Marvin

Happy Birthday Boogie!!!

You are our crazy lil monkey and we

love you so much!

Youbringlaughterintoourlivesand

love into our hearts!

Love

Daddy, Mama, Cayanna, Caileah,

Camenah and Catrina.

Happy Birthday Son

Love

Mom & Dad

Jayden,

Happy 15th Birthday! Oh no you will

be driving soon. We hope you enjoy

your day! We love you!

Love, Uncle Trever, Aunt Alicia and

Lil Cousin Emmie

Happy 11th Birthday

May 24th

Shawneen Estelline Deere!

We Love and Miss You,

Your Mother, Maxine Little Axe

and your Choctaw Family,

your Father Raymond Thompson,

Aunt Mary Ann, Cousins Crystal,

Cheyenne, and Aiana Holman.

Caelynn Blu Blanchard

May 20th

Happy Birthday

CHUBS FOREMAN

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

To the most loving MOM,

Velma Blanchard

We love you very much

Marvin & Sherry

Happy Birthday

Jules

From Papa

Happy Birthday John

From

Sherry

From

Sherry & Marvin

Afraid Of The Dentist?

Tia Danker RDH

Li-Si-Wi-Nwi Dental Clinic

PHARMACY NEWS

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL PHARMACY

Be careful not to avoid the dentist too much because, in my opinion,

there is nothing worse than a toothache. The pain is so intense and nothing seems to make it go away. Some people have said “I would rather be

in labor than have a severe toothache.”

OUR NEW LITTLE AXE LOCATION WILL SOON

BE OPEN!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE

AND UNDERSTANDING DURING THIS EXCITING

RELOCATION!

Fortunately, most toothaches can be prevented by visiting your dentist

for regular check-ups. Unfortunately, many people wait until they have a

severe toothache before going to the dentist.

• As of January 1, 2012, Oklahoma State Law mandates a current

photo ID is required for EVERY time ANY controlled medication

being picked up.

In my dental career, I have noticed that the two major reasons that most

people avoid the dentist are finances and dental fears and phobias.

• Both Shawnee and Little Axe pharmacy locations both fill prescriptions for

members of all tribes, but outside prescription orders are restricted to Absentee Shawnee Tribal citizens with established charts.

• If you would like to receive a text message to your cell phone when your

medications are ready for pick-up, please alert the pharmacy staff and provide

us with a current cell phone number.

The following are a few tips to help us be more efficient in our delivery of

pharmacy services to you:

P Present insurance cards each time you pick up or drop off a prescription

P Keep us informed of changes in address, phone number and other contact information.

P Let the Pharmacy staff know if the prescription is going to be picked

up or needs to be delivered.

P When requesting refills, please provide 24 hours notice and either the

refill number, which is located above your name on the prescription

label, or the names of your medication.

If you have any questions at any time, feel free to call the Pharmacy or stop by

and speak with one of our Pharmacists. We are here to assist you with your

pharmaceutical needs!

Dental Fears and Phobias

For a lot of people, the fear of going to the dentist is so intense that they

won’t even make an appointment. The end result of this is usually severe

dental problems.

Dental problems do not get better and they do not go away. It usually

takes a severe toothache to get this type of person into a dental office and

by this time, the tooth that is aching so badly will probably need a root

canal and crown to save the tooth.

I am embarrassed to admit this, but I also have a huge fear of the dentist.

Lucky for me, I have discovered the secret of limiting my visits to the

dentist. I will share the 3 steps of this secret with you:

1. Brush twice a day

2. Floss Daily

3. See your dentist for regular check-ups.

When you consider the alternatives, these 3 steps are simple.

Dental Check Ups Could Save Your Life

Dental check-ups and cleaning are a whole lot easier than root canals and

crowns and a lot less expensive. Regular check-ups could also save your

life by detecting any early signs of oral cancer.

New Hours of Operation for the Pharmacy:

Shawnee: 7am-6pm Monday-Friday

Little Axe: 7am-5:30pm Monday-Friday

We are open through the lunch hour!!

Bottom Line

Don’t think of your dentist as an “emergency room” where you will

only go if you have an excruciating toothache.

**Both pharmacy departments are closed the first Wednesday of each

month to complete administrative duties**

The AST Fitness staff would like to congratulate all AST employees currently participating in the

AST Fitness Competition! We would also like to congratulate the winners of the

AST Employee Fitness Competition for the 1st quarter of 2012!

The winners are:

1ST PLACE:

Team “Car Ramrod” (Tad Johnson

and Brad Jackson) with a combined

of 7.1 percent body fat

2ND PLACE:

Team “Diva Devils” (Tanya Dohransky

and Rebecca Dalrymple) with a combined percent of 6.9 percent body fat

3RD PLACE:

Team “Team Harjo” (Brandon Harjo and

Bridgette Wilson) with a combine percent

of 6.5 percent body fat

The AST Fitness Program would like to applaud your efforts in staying active. Your habits of exercise and physical activity will go a long way in

promoting a healthy body. The AST Fitness program would like to encourage all AST employees to continue with their physical activities!

The 2nd quarter of the AST Fitness Competition will begin in April. This is a fresh start for the Fitness Competition among the Absentee Shawnee

employees. Whether it’s at a gym, at home, or at work, let’s get out and get moving.

AST CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMITTEE

LEGISLATIVE STRUCTURE / LENGTH OF TENURE QUESTIONNAIRE

PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES

1) LEGISLATIVE STRUCTURE QUESTION

The Constitution Revision Committee is considering revising the legislative branch of the AST government.

Below are the four options that are currently being considered, circle or mark which option you feel would best represent

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe:

A. Districts based on two geographical lines that would intersect the entire U.S. represented here based on Highway 9 and Highway 18

through Shawnee, OK. This option would have four districts with equal representation based on the number of voters in each as stated

above. (See Attached “A” Map)

B. Districts based on separating the counties of Oklahoma into four districts and separating the states to coincide with these districts as

well so that the Districts are easier to distinguish. District 1 is the northeast portion of Oklahoma and the US, District 2 is the southeast

portion of Oklahoma and the US. District 3 is the southwest portion of Oklahoma and the US. District 4 is the northwest portion of

Oklahoma and the US. District 2 and District 3 with the most eligible voters will have two legislators each and District 1 and District 4

will have one legislator each for a total of 6 legislators. (See Attached “B” Map)

C. Districts based on the two historical bands of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe: the White Turkey and the Big Jim Bands. Each eligible

voter will have to choose a historical band to be a registered voter based on their family association with the band. Those who can

claim both must choose which they wish to be affiliated. Each band will have 3 legislators each.

D. The final option is to not have a separate legislative branch and leave the legislative powers with the Executive Committee as it is now.

AST CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMITTEE

LEGISLATIVE STRUCTURE / LENGTH OF TENURE QUESTIONNAIRE

PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES

cont.

2) TENURE OF OFFICE QUESTION

Please circle which amount of tenure you thing would work best for the Absentee Shawnee Tribal government:

2 years (Current)

3 years

4 years

5 years

6 years

If you would like to give your comments or would like someone to contact you, please use the box below for comments or contact information.

Eddie Brokeshoulder

Financial Consultant

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

eddieb@astribe.com

Telephone 405-275-4030 ext 148

Fax 405-395-9580

Questionnaire can be mailed, faxed, or emailed to

Eddie Brokeshoulder by 5 p.m. May 25th.

From the Media Department . . .

Hello Tribal Members,

I, Sherman Tiger - AST Media Director, would like to address some concerns that were brought to our attention at the

General Council Meeting on April 21, 2012. This matter being that the newsletter is being recieved late by tribal members. We

strive to get the newsletter in the mail by the first of each month. The post office tells us that the newsletter should be received

within 7-10 days from the time that we drop it off at the post office. The only way of delivering sooner would be to up mailing

cost to first class which would also raise our price by $300-$400 a month which over the course of the year would cost $3,600$4800 to the tribe. If you are not getting it by the 15th of each month you need to call your post masters and talk it over with

them. I know for a FACT that there are tribal members that get the newsletter within 2-3 days of us mailing it! Also this past

month’s newsletter there was a tribal member that recieved their newsletter on the 17th that lived in the state of Washington.

I would like to add that as soon as we get the newsletter printed, usually on the first or before, we deposit copies at the

Clinic in Little Axe, the Resource Center, Tribal Store in Little Axe, Shawnee Clinic, the Main Building on campus, Cultural

Office, and Title VI building. Also the newsletter is ready to view online at the first of every month for those that have internet

access. If you don’t have internet access at home, you can go to your local library to use their internet and access the newsletter

at www.astribe.com. At this time I would like to encourage the tribal members to keep us and the post office updated with their

addresses when you move or go on vacation, as there is additional cost involved with return mail.

Thank you,

Sherman Tiger

405-598-1279

stiger@astribe.com

AST Easter Egg Hunt

April 7, 2012

Absentee Shawnee Veteran Officers

Sworn Into American Legion

John Vanderburg and

Esteline Schulenberg

Esteline Schulenberg and

David Voyles

Esteline Schulenberg and

Walter Larney

Esteline Schulenberg and

David Little

Having a Swearing In Ceremony at Golden Corral in Shawnee on April 14, 2012 at 10:00 am of the Absentee

Shawnee Officers to American Legion Officers to initiate the establishing an American Legion Post. Absentee

Shawnee Veterans Officers are as follows; Walter Larney, Commander, David Voyles, Executive Officer,

John Vanderburg, Administrative Officer, Esteline Schulenberg, Operations Officer, David Little, Sergeant At

Arms, Don Schulenberg, Chaplain.

Being Sworn In

Don Schulenberg Commander of Post 88 in Norman and Esteline Schulenberg was past District Commander of

Western Oklahoma. Both are American Legion members and will be conducting the Swearing in Ceremonies

of the Absentee Shawnee Veterans Officers to American Legion.

HORSE SHOE BEND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM:

The After School Program received a $10,000.00 dollar donation from the Sac and

Fox Nation of Oklahoma on April 20, 2012. I am very excited about the donation as

this will help out with much need to replenish existing supplies and will be able to

buy some laptops for students to use for school projects. Software and reading books

also will be purchased. I am very grateful to the Sac and Fox Nation for their donation. Education for our young students is vital to our tribes.

Donation comes at a perfect time as the summer is approaching and we are planning

summer activities for students.

There had been some discussions with the Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma to consider an agreement with Absentee Shawnee Tribe to provide an afterschool program

to students that are part of our joint service area.

This program offers tutorial services and a highly structured program for children L to R: Orvena (Twiggy) Gregory, Edwina Butler-Wolfe,

ages K through eighth grade. Students are delivered here by the parent or a guardian

Jackie Williams, and Stella Naneto

or come by bus, Monday through Thursday from the hours of 2 to 6 p.m. Focus is to

assist these youth in getting extra help in their basic school studies.

Horse Shoe Bend After School Program is located at 46309 Garretts Lake Road, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801.

STUDENT OF THE MONTH ALIJAH MASQUAS

Alijah is in the Second Grade at North Rock Creek School, she has been coming to the center beginning of the second

semester and has shown a big improvement in her studies. She demonstrates good study skills and is very cooperative in

everything we do at the center. We are glad to have Alijah attending the after school program. She is the daughter of Phillip

Masquas and she has a brother name Kaleb who attends the center also.

Alijah will receive a $25.00 dollar Wal-Mart Gift Card. Donated by the White Turkey Band.

RUBEN WILSON CITIZENSHIP OF THE MONTH OF APRIL

Ruben received the citizenship award in his Third Grade Class. The award is given to a student for their mannerism and

being helpful in and out of the classroom. Ruben is the son to Calvin and Annie Wilson, one sister Katie and a brother

Michael.

WAYNE SKINNER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR MONTH OF APRIL

Wayne was awarded the achiever award in this Third Grade Class. He has been working very hard

with his studies of Math, English, and Writing. Wayne is the son to William and Regina McAfee,

he has two brothers David and Jimmy.

JEFF WORTHLEY ACCELERATED READING AWARD

Jeff had met his accelerated reading goal and was awarded a certificate. Jeff is in the seventh grade

at North Rock Creek School. He is a very hard working student and we enjoy Jeff coming to the

after school program. He is the son to Jeffery Worthley.

JEREMY ELLIS

Jeremy is a Fifth Grader at North Rock Creek School he was awarded a $10.00 Wal-Mart Gift

Card from North Rock Creek for his reading goal. Jeremy is a member of the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe. He is the son to Eric and Rhonda Ellis. Jeremy has two sisters Jessica and Brandi Ellis.

Tutors and I are very proud of our students with their achievements they have received.

On April 4, 29, 2012 the students in the after school program colored Easter Eggs and we had an Easter Egg Hunt on April

5, 2012. I would like to thank the White Turkey Band Committee for sponsoring these events that took place on the two

days. The Easter Egg Hunt was in three categories:

Pre- K and Kindergarten

First and Second Grade

Third through Eighth Grade

Prizes for prize egg and most eggs were handed to each category.

Results:

Pre-K & Kindergarten: Most Eggs-Katie Wilson and Prize Egg-Jayden Robinson

First Grade & Second Grade: Most Eggs-James Stephens and Prize Egg-Jimmy Rumsey

Third Grade - Eighth Grade: Most Eggs-Polly Anderson Edwards and

Prize Egg-Wayne Skinner

Cupcakes and a bag of treats were handed out to each student after the Egg Hunt.

Kimberly Bynum

Thanks to: Gwen Switch, Janet Jeske, Twila Parker, June Buckner for the supplies and time

you spent for this event and to the parents Tammy Winter, Jennifer and Victor Castaneda,

Annie Wilson. Thanks to Faustina Blanchard, Media Department and Representative Jeff

Gibson for attending the egg hunt.

Leila Herrod

SUMMER TUTORING PROGRAM:

At Horse Shoe Bend I have outline some activities through the summer starting June 4

through July 26, 2012 for summer tutoring. Will be implementing Reading, Math, Science,

History (Oklahoma)

Summer Schedule:

Monday - Thursday

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Students will be provided a snack.

Brendan Winter

June 4, 2012 - June 14, 2012

Reading 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Patricia Brown?

June 18, 2012 - June 28, 2012

Math

July 2, 2012 - July 12, 2012

Science 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Randall Watson

July 16, 2012 - July 26, 2012

History 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

(Oklahoma)

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Daniel Castaneda

Stuart Rolette

If you have any questions or concerns please call, my cell number 405 481-0397.

Thank you

Daniel Castaneda

Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Director

Horse Shoe Bend After School

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801

Office: 405 275-4030, Ext: 133

Fax number: 405 273-9629

edwinab@astribe.com

Wayne Skinner &

Polly Anderson Edwards

James Stephens &

Jimmy Rumseh

Jayden Robinson

Katie Wilson &

Jayden Robinson

SALARY COMMITTEE FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SALARY PROPOSAL

For the offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary, there

are five tiers. The First Tier requires that the Executive Committee

member elected to these offices have at least a high school diploma or

GED and if they do not have business experience, they will earn the base

salary amount as provided in the chart. In the Second Tier, the Executive Committee member elected to these offices must have a high school

diploma or GED plus one year of college and/or one year of business

experience to earn the salary as provided in the chart. The Third Tier

requires that the Executive Committee member elected to these offices

have a high school diploma or GED plus two years of college and/or 2

years of business experience to earn the salary amount as provided in the

chart. In the Fourth Tier, the Executive Committee member elected to

these offices must have a high school diploma or GED plus three years

of college and/or three years of business experience to earn the salary as

provided in the chart. In the Fifth Tier, the Executive Committee member elected to these offices must have a high school diploma or GED plus

a Bachelors Degree and four years of business experience to earn the salary as provided in the chart.

This option is based on a full time position with the salary based on a

tiered scale with increases in salary based on the level of education and

business experience of each individual. These requirements would establish specific qualifications that would be required if this option were

passed by referendum. If these requirements are passed by referendum,

then these qualifications would be allowable under the Constitution to be

in addition to the Constitutional requirements to run for office.

This option is based on a full time position with the salary based on a tiered scale with increases in salary based on the level of education and business experience of each individual. These requirements would establish specific qualifications that would be required if this option were passed by

referendum. If these requirements are passed by referendum, then these qualifications would be allowable under the Constitution to be in addition

to the Constitutional requirements to run for office.

SALARY COMMITTEE FOR

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

SALARY PROPOSAL

For the offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary, there are five tiers. The First Tier requires that the Executive Committee member elected to these offices have at least a high school diploma or GED and if they do not have business experience, they will earn the base salary

amount as provided in the chart. In the Second Tier, the Executive Committee member elected to these offices must have a high school diploma

or GED plus one year of college and/or one year of business experience to earn the salary as provided in the chart. The Third Tier requires that

the Executive Committee member elected to these offices have a high school diploma or GED plus two years of college and/or 2 years of business

experience to earn the salary amount as provided in the chart. In the Fourth Tier, the Executive Committee member elected to these offices must

have a high school diploma or GED plus three years of college and/or three years of business experience to earn the salary as provided in the chart.

In the Fifth Tier, the Executive Committee member elected to these offices must have a high school diploma or GED plus a Bachelors Degree and

four years of business experience to earn the salary as provided in the chart.

For the office of the Representative, there are five tiers. The First Tier requires that the Executive Committee member elected to this office have at

least a high school diploma or GED and if they do not have business experience, they will earn the base salary amount as provided in the chart. In

the Second Tier, the Executive Committee member elected to this office must have a high school diploma or GED plus one year of college and/or

one year of business experience to earn the salary as provided in the chart. The Third Tier requires that the Executive Committee member elected to

this office have a high school diploma or GED plus two years of college and/or 2 years of business experience to earn the salary amount as provided

in the chart. In the Fourth Tier, the Executive Committee member elected to this office must have a high school diploma or GED plus three years

of college and/or three years of public relations experience to earn the salary as provided in the chart. In the Fifth Tier, the Executive Committee

member elected to this office must have a high school diploma or GED plus a Bachelors Degree and four years of public relations experience and

four years of business experience to earn the salary as provided in the chart.

For the office of the Treasurer, there are six tiers. The First Tier requires that the Executive Committee member elected to this office have at least a

high school diploma or GED and if they do not have business experience, they will earn the base salary amount as provided in the chart. In the Second Tier, the Executive Committee member elected to this office must have a high school diploma or GED plus one year of college and/or one year

of business experience or accounting experience to earn the salary as provided in the chart. The Third Tier requires that the Executive Committee

member elected to this office have a high school diploma or GED plus two years of college and/or two years of business experience/accounting to

earn the salary amount as provided in the chart. In the Fourth Tier, the Executive Committee member elected to this office must have a high school

diploma or GED plus three years of college and/or three years of business experience and/or accounting experience to earn the salary as provided

in the chart. In the Fifth Tier, the Executive Committee member elected to this office must have a high school diploma or GED plus a Bachelors

Degree and four years of business experience or accounting experience to earn the salary as provided in the chart. In the Sixth Tier, the Executive

Committee member elected to this office must have a high school diploma or GED plus a Bachelors Degree and four years of business experience

or accounting experience plus be aSalary

licensed

Certified

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(CPA) in good standing to earn the salary as provided in the chart.

Commitee

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Commitee

Salary

February 22, 2012

The salary amounts earned

in the chart will be the base

salary amounts paid to

the Executive Committee

members regardless of the

source of the funds.

addition,

the

Executive

Committee members will be

entitled to all allowable fringe

benefits offered to all full

time employees of the Tribe.

It is the intent of the Tribal

members that the Executive

Committee will not be allowed

to supplement their salary

amount in any way other than

the method approved and

passed by Tribal referendum.

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Tier 4

Tier 5

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High School Diploma

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exp

High School Diploma

or GED, 1 yr college

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Lt Governor

Secretary

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33,000.00

30,000.00

40,000.00

38,000.00

35,000.00

50,000.00

45,000.00

42,000.00

65,000.00

60,000.00

55,000.00

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75,000.00

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28,000.00

30,000.00

33,000.00

45,000.00

55,000.00

Treasurer

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Office of Environmental

Health & Engineering

• Tribal Housing Improvements Application

The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing sanitary, safe, and decent

housing for its members by utilizing the following criteria to select the most “in need”

tribal members with homes that are in disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All

applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:

Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

Income

Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

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

Foster Parents Needed!!!

Can you open your home and heart for a foster child? Foster parents

provide a temporary, safe home for children in crisis. Foster parents

are partners with child welfare workers, lawyers and judges. It is not

for everyone but if you have it in your heart - we need you.

• Can you love and care for a child who comes from a difficult

background?

• Can you help a child develop a sense of belonging?

• Are you secure in yourself & your parenting Skills?

• Can you maintain a positive attitude toward a child’s parents?

• Can you love with all your heart & then let go?

FOSTER PARENTS PROVIDE A TEMPORARY, SAFE HOME FOR

CHILDREN IN CRISIS. THEY ARE PARTNERS WITH WORKERS,

LAWYERS, AND JUDGES. IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE! CAN YOU

OPEN YOUR HOME AND HEART FOR A FOSTER CHILD?

Many children need a loving home and a family to help them through

a very tough time. Please think about it and talk with your family

before you become a foster home. They all need safe, supportive

environments!

If you find yourself and your family interested in Foster Care, please

contact J.R. Wind

405-275-4030 ext. 195.

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

Randy Edge

tero director

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

redge@astribe.com

Phone 405.275.4030 ext. 135 Fax 405.395.9888 Cell 405.432.9859

“Grand Entry is at 6pm and in case of inclement weather, the pow wow will

be moved indoors to the Thunderbird Casino Events Center”

Absentee Shawnee

Housing Authority

107 N. Kimberly, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804

Phone: (405) 273-1050

Come in and visit with us about:

v Lease with Option to Purchase

v Rental

v Rental for Over Income

v Budget Counseling

This past month has been very busy within TERO. We attended

General Council on April 21, 2012 and passed out 29 TERO

applications and 18 Thunderbird Casino applications. TERO

currently has 451 applicants and have referred 49 applicants to

positions such as clerical, maintenance, TEC, security guards,

janitorial, housekeeping, cashiers, administrative assistants, child

care, and openings within the professional areas of the health field.

TERO has received 126 phone calls, 21 new applicants, and 44

walk ins. TERO applicants we ask that you come in and update

your application regulary, such as new credentials you may have as

well as an updated resume. We require that an applicant has 3 forms

of identification on file (CDIB, Social Security Card, and Photo

ID), updated phone numbers and addresses. If you are looking

for employment within the tribe as well as surrounding areas then

TERO is the place for you, We encourage native americans to

come in to the TERO office and fill out an application. We also

have Thunderbird Casino applications and list of employment

opportunities on file for applicants that may be interested in the

casino. You will need 3 forms of identification and bring in any

license, certificates, or credentials. Letters of recommendation

and/or resume. We are located in Building 1, 2nd floor to the right.

We will be here to assist you with any questions you may have,

you can also contact us by email or phone.

Randy Edge –TERO Director

405-275-4030 Ext: 135

redge@astribe.com

BridgetteWilson –TERO Office Assistant

405-275-4030 Ext: 163

bwilson@astribe.com

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

Bridgette Wilson

tero office assistant

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

bwilson@astribe.com

Phone 405.275.4030 ext. 163

Fax 405.395.9888

return service

requested

PRSRT

STANDARD MAIL

U.S. Postage Paid

Permit No. 434

Shawnee, OK 74801

Cover art is a selection of Earnest Spybuck painting,

“Football Game” ca. 1910

AST Tribal Grocery &

SmokeShop Little Axe (405) 364-0668

AST Country Kitchen (405) 366-7220

AST Smokeshop in

Harrah

(405) 454-0055

ASEDA

(405) 878-6782

Fax: (405) 878-4542

Tribal Complex

(405) 275-4030

1-800 256-3341

Building Blocks

(405) 878-0633

(405) 878-4702

Health Programs

1-877-878-4702

Little Axe Clinic

(405) 447-0300

Little Axe Dental

(405) 307-9704

(405) 878-5850

Shawnee Clinic

Shawnee Pharmacy

(405) 878-5859

Behavioral Health

(405) 878-4716

LA Resource Center

(405) 364-7298

(405) 364-7569

LA Cultural Center

(405) 447-3372

AST Police

(405) 275-3200

(405) 275-3432

OEH/OEP

(405) 214-4235

AST Housing Authority (405) 273-1050

Thunderbird Casino

(405) 360-9270

1-800-259-LUCK

2011

TRIBAL PHONE NUMBERS

of Indians of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Jeff Gibson.........................202

Rick Short...........................158

TAX COMMISSION / TAG

Les Cusher.................................136

Alicia Engler..............................179

TERO

Randy Edge (Director)...............135

Bridgette Wilson........................163

HORSE SHOE BEND

(After School Program Director)

Edwina Butler-Wolfe.................133

HUMAN RESOURCES

Tricia Dietrich (HR Co. Director).170

...................................................131

(Personnel/HR)..........................111

Little Axe Resource Center

Bucky LittleCharley..........585-8310

Duke Blanchard................585-3669

CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP

Henryetta Ellis(Director)........190/199

Alison Taylor(Gift Shop Manager)... 203

Lisa Botone (Library/Gift Shop)...122

Gift Shop....................................152

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/

FAMILY SERVICES

Margaret Ellis.............................193

Kimberly Stephens.....................156

Deborah Davis (DV)...................113

Jackie Denny..............................108

Linda Gouge (Sexual Assault Adv)...206

Melissa Lopez............................166

ELECTION COMMISSION

Emily Longman.........................150

EDUCATION

Margaret Ellis Admin Asst./Rec...193

Tresha Spoon.............................121

HEALTH PROGRAMS

Behavioral Health.............878-4716

Community Health............878-5850

Alternate No... 395-0593 / 395-9006

Contract Health.................878-4702

Toll free.............1-877-878-4702

Little Axe Clinic

Clinic - Medical................447-0300

After hours...................447-0498

Clinic - Dental...................307-9704

Diabetes.............................360-0698

Pharmacy...........................292-9530

Resource Center................364-7298

(Buster Bread, Rosie Tallbear, Jared

Duroy)

Shawnee Clinic

Clinic (Bldg. 17)...............878-5850

Pharmacy...........................878-5859

Toll free.............1-866-742-4977

MAINTENANCE

Cecil Walker..............................196

Reta Harjo..................................128

COURT

Kathy Brock (Court Clerk)........120

Deputy Court Clerk....................139

POLICE DEPT

....................... 275-3200 / 275-3432

MIS............................Helpdesk 400

Rico Coon (Director, helpdesk).....208

Michael Berry(Website, helpdesk).183

Eric Sieg (helpdesk)...................207

Travis O’Dell (helpdesk)...........209

Fax(MIS)................... 405-395-0569

MUSIC

Phil Bradley...............................117

MEDIA

Sherman Tiger (Director)..598-1279

Faustina Blanchard............598-1279

Media Fax.........................598-0221

TITLE VI

Thomasine (Dos) Owings

(Director)....................................169

INDIAN CHILD WELFARE

JR Wind.....................................195

Sena Yesslith (ICW)..................114

REALTY

Rachel Howell (Director)...........125

Johnnie Hagan............................126

Joseph Blanchard.......................127

PROCUREMENT

Becky Prewett (Director)...........160

Asaycia Clayton.........................178

SOCIAL SERVICES

Annie Wilson (Director)............167

Brad Jackson (Chief)..................138

Linda Day...................................140

FINANCE

Belinda Collins (Controller)......162

Jennifer Hernandez (Budget Analyst)............................................213

Genevieve Foster (Asst. Cont.)..161

Amy Hilderbrand (Pay. Spec.)...159

Teresa Gile (Admin. Asst.)........115

Jenny Ware (Acct. Pay.)............143

Holly Davis (Acct. Pay. Spec.)..144

Dee Wood (Staff Acct. II)..........110

Twyla Blanchard (Staff Acct. II).175

David Deer.................................151

Arlene Herrera...........................129

ATTORNEY

Alyssa Campbell........................134

Whitney Weingartner.................134

Troy Littleaxe.............................134

ASEDA

Sharrod Tabbytite.......................181

Kathy Deere........................118

Eddie Brokeshoulder..........148

(Financial Consultant)

Teri Reed............................104

Jerry Ann Knox..................186

Larry Buckley (Enrollment).107

Darrell Larney (Enrollment).103

Isaac Gibson.......................132

Andy Warrior.....................189

Clarice Murdock (Self Gov.

Spec.)..................................205

George Blanchard...............188

Lyndale Waller...................187

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS

Gov.

Lt. Gov.

Secretary

Treasurer

Rep.

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