# Inside this issue. . . > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Aee1a476c7991996b ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text 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 1 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. LtGo . vernors ’ 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) 2 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 95 (OSSAA) requires that we wait GUESTS 15 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 9 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 12 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’ 3 Report 3 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. . . 4 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 to 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. 5 • 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. 6 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 7 $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 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $452,338.90 $1,780.00 $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. 8 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) (Print Name) 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 9 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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Space is Space is limited. limited. 10 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 ALL can Middle School and High School Students: master’s degree or one doctoral degree, and Middle School and High School Students: fund for one graduate admissions test. This proALL Middle School and High School Students: gram has funding levels based upon full-time and part-time status. Come and join the Absentee Shawnee All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the Youth Council... Come and join the Absentee Shawnee Youth Council… time of application. All middle school andAll high middle school youthschool are welcomed! and high school youth are welcome! We will be meeting once every month to cover topics that interest our youth. Attention: Come andbe join the Absentee Shawnee Council… We are involved with our communities through hands-on activities and Youth We will meeting once every month projects. to cover topics that interest our youth. All middle school and high school youth are welcomed! Applications for fall 2012 must be received For our February meeting, we will be discussing our upcoming volunteer projects for March and April. We are involved with our communities through hands-on We will be and meeting once every month to cover topics that interest our youth. or postmarked by June 15, 2012. activities projects. Our 7 Meeting for the 2011-2012 school year will be Saturday, February 25 at th th 10:00 am in the basement of Building #3. We are involved with our through hands-on activities year. and Our May meeting is communities the last meeting for the school projects. If you are interested in becoming a member of the AST Youth Council, please contact Tresha Spoon (405)275-4030 ext. 121 or 193. All applications and guidelines are available at www. astribe.com. Click on Services and select Education. For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275-4030 ext. 121 or 1-800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com. 11 Please themeeting, changeweinwill meeting location… For our note February be discussing our upcoming volunteer projects for March and April. Our 10th Meeting for the 2011-2012 school year will be Saturday, th May at 10:00 in Building in the February conference Our 712th Meeting for theam 2011-2012 school#1, yearupstairs will be Saturday, 25throom. at 10:00 am in the basement of Building #3. If you are interested in becoming a member of the AST If you are interested in becoming member of the YouthaCouncil, please contact..... AST Youth Council, pleaseTresha contact Tresha Spoon (405)275-4030 ext. 121 or 193. Spoon (405) 275-4030 ext. 121 or 193 ! day h t r i B y Happ 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 12 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 13 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. 14 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. 15 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 19 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 Public Accountant (CPA) in good standing to earn the salary as provided in the chart. Commitee for Executve 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. In 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. 20 Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Tier 5 Elected Ofcial High School Diploma or GED no business exp High School Diploma or GED, 1 yr college and/or 1 yr business High School Diploma or GED, 2 yr college and/or 2 yr business High School Diploma or GED, 3 yr college and/or 3 business High School Diploma or GED, Bachelors and 4 yr business Governor Lt Governor Secretary 35,000.00 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 85,000.00 75,000.00 65,000.00 Representatve High School Diploma High School Diploma or GED, Bachelors and 4 yr public relatons High School Diploma High School Diploma High School Diploma or GED, 3 yr college and business and/or 3 yr public or GED, 2 yr college or GED, 1 yr college or GED, no business and/or 1 yr business and/or 2 yr business relatons experience experience exp 28,000.00 30,000.00 33,000.00 45,000.00 55,000.00 Treasurer High School Diploma High School Diploma High School Diploma High School Diploma High School Diploma or GED, Bachelors and or GED, Bachelors and 4 yr or GED, 3 yr college or GED, 2 yr college High School Diploma or GED, 1 yr college business/accountng 4 yr and/or 3 and/or 2 yr and/or 1 yr or GED, no business business/accountng business/accountng business/accountng business/accountng CPA exp 30,000.00 37,000.00 42,000.00 55,000.00 65,000.00 80,000.00 No mater what fund Tier 6 21 per customer.With coupon. 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No substitutions No substitutions 366-7220 366 Center Next to AST Smoke Shop) to AST Smoke Shop) (In Front of Thunderbird Entertainment Center Next Open 7 Days A Week! Open 7 Days A Week! to AST Smoke Shop) 366-7220 366-7220 If you’d like to submit an ad or article (In Front of Thunderbird Entertainment Center (In Front of Thunderbird Entertainment Center NextNext give us a call at (405) 598-1279 or to AST Smoke Shop) to AST Smoke Shop) send us an e-mail at mediadept@astribe.com ALL ARTICLES FOR THE NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE ARE DUE BY THE 20TH OF THE CURRENT MONTH Office of Environmental Health & Engineering • Tribal Housing Improvements Application The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing sanitary, safe, and decent housing for its members by utilizing the following criteria to select the most “in need” tribal members with homes that are in disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. THIP list all applicants by a priority list: a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly b. Income c. Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions Condition of Home d. 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 22 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 23 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 or Tribal Complex (405) 275-4030 or 1-800 256-3341 Building Blocks (405) 878-0633 (405) 878-4702 Health Programs or 1-877-878-4702 Little Axe Clinic (405) 447-0300 Little Axe Dental (405) 307-9704 (405) 878-5850 Shawnee Clinic Shawnee Pharmacy (405) 878-5859 Behavioral Health (405) 878-4716 LA Resource Center (405) 364-7298 (405) 364-7569 or LA Cultural Center (405) 447-3372 AST Police (405) 275-3200 (405) 275-3432 or OEH/OEP (405) 214-4235 AST Housing Authority (405) 273-1050 Thunderbird Casino (405) 360-9270 1-800-259-LUCK or 2011 TRIBAL PHONE NUMBERS of Indians of Oklahoma 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 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. 25 --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Aee1a476c7991996b. Public record. Not legal advice.