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Children’s Xmas Party

January 2013

Vol 27 No 13

Children’s Christmas

Party

A few of Santa’s helpers and Tribal members & Children

More pictures on page 8..

Inside this issue. . .

Executive Committee Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Christmas Bazaar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Christmas Parade pics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Quilting Queens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Tero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

White Turkey Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

January Birthdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

Title VI Dinner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Title VI Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Foster Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Elders Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

HorseShoe Bend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

In Loving Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Education Dept.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Executive Committee

George Blanchard

Governor

Issac Gibson

Lt. Governor

Teri Reed

Secretary

Kathy Deere

Treasurer

Jeffrey Gibson

Representative

Governor’s

Corner

Hello Tribal Members

The Holidays have come and gone too quickly. It seems but only a few hours of celebration with family, friends

and relatives at our house. The children seem to make the merriest happenings and we just all join in, whatever

the activity. Then the older children go off to their inlaws for more visiting, opening of more presents topped off

by a good old fashioned home-cooked meal. As the day comes to an end, we say good-bye to another Christmas.

In with the new year for the Tribe.

The expectations for the new year are promising. We must build on our successes of the past and move forward to

a better tomorrow for the Tribal membership.

The Executive Committee continues to explore growth and profitability for the Tribe. Their efforts toward making

our Government self-sustaining and profitable is no small task but I feel they are capable of making it happen.

The Executive Committee will be closing some old projects and starting new ones this year 2013, but rest assured

that the best interests of the Tribal membership will receive top priority.

In closing, this is another exciting time for our Tribe. We look forward to a prosperous year. We must all work

together for the common good of the Tribe if we are to make things happen.

Please stop by and visit with me at the Complex should you have interests we may need to consider. We are always

receptive to new views and different perspectives.

Sincerely,

George Blanchard, Governor

LANGUAGE CORNER

1. Angry - we yi ko wa

2. Restless - hi le no la we

3. (I’m) busy - no ti ma fe

4. Thank you - ne yi wa

5. (He’s busy) - ho ti ma fe

6. Stop making noise - te ka fe qi ne ka

7. Cranky - mi ge ta ha fe

8. Shy - te qa fe

9. Crazy - wi ne si ki

10. Sad - mi ge la pe wi

11. Crying - we fi qa

12. Noisy - fe qi ne key a

Lt. Governor’s

Report

I hope everyone had a good

Christmas and a happy and safe

New Year.

2012 was a good year for the

Tribe. We got a lot accomplished

on the tribal government side and

we were also able to assist many

tribal members through tribally

generated funds. We provided

assistance in a lot of different

Regardless of the outcome on

areas. It is time to look forward to the National level, the Tribe is going

2013.

to continue with the plans we have

in the works, and maintain what

With so much going on in the we have already established and

Nation’s Capital we really don’t continue to progress in those areas.

know what to expect until it I look forward to the upcoming

happens. We will have to play it year. We will meet the challenges

by ear. Some departments have head on and do what we have to

already established their funding do to make 2013 a prosperous

and are fully aware of what they and eventful year!

have to work with while others

have to wait and see what Congress Respectfully,

is going to tell us.

Isaac Gibson,

Lieutenant Governor

Secretary’s

Report

Greeting Tribal Members:

I’ve always loved the beginning

of a new year. It is a great time to

reflect on past accomplishments,

consider the lessons learned from

the past year, and to formulate

plans for a better future.

This past year we made a lot of

progress on a number of projects

that have been in the works for

quite some time. The new health

clinic was opened this past spring

after years of planning. The eyesore

of a building at Tecumseh Square

is finally being demolished to make

way for some future development.

The new building for the Harrah

Smoke Shop is progressing and is

about 50% complete.

In November, we witnessed the

re-election of President Barack

Obama. Regardless of how you

personally selected your choice

for President, Mr. Obama was

widely seen as the choice for most

Native Americans. The National

Congress of American Indians

(NCAI) is the largest and oldest

national organization of Native

American’s and they endorsed the

re- election of Obama because of

his commitment to Native issues.

President

Obama sponsored

numerous events during his first

term to strengthen the educational

opportunities for Native students

and to provide a platform for

other native issues. He promises to

continue these efforts during his

second term.

One of the biggest pieces of news

in December was the settlement of

the Cobell Class Action lawsuit

that resulted in payments totaling

3.4 billion to 350,000 Native

American beneficiaries that have

IM accounts. The lawsuit was the

result of the federal government’s

mishandling of trust land royalties.

The courtroom arguments spanned

nearly 17 years. The first checks

were issued in mid-December.

If you have questions about the

settlement or if you think you

may be entitled to a part of this

settlement, you can call 1-800961-6109 or visit the website at

www.IndianTrust.com.

We made some strides in the

casino business this past year.

Thunderbird

Casino-Shawnee

completed it’s first full year of

operation since the grand opening

in August 2011. We worked

on making some much needed

changes in the Norman casino to

improve air quality (which was

very expensive but worth it) and

began a string of cosmetic changes

to help freshen up the interior.

We opened the event center and

increased our

entertainment

activities. Our new management

has worked to control expense and

this has resulted in more revenue

for the tribe. Budgeting for 2012

has finished up and transfers to

the tribe are projected to be over

3 million dollars for the first time

in years.

We encourage everyone to

visit our casinos and see the

improvements now being made

including new and exciting games

being moved onto the floor. In

January our new LED lighting will

be installed in the facility along

with additional signage for the

Event Center, Grill, and Jockey

Club.

Thunderbird has some exciting

promotions coming over the next

few months. We would also like

to remind all Absentee Shawnee

Tribal members to come out each

week and participate in the $10

free play that is automatically

uploaded to your player’s club

card.

This past fall, I participated

in several tribal leader round

table discussions with the staff

of Governor Mary Fallin’s office

which centered around discussions

about our expiring Tobacco

Compact. Most Oklahoma tribes

have Tobacco Compacts that will

expire in 2013. These meetings

resulted in many tribes seeing

the need to join forces and to

resurrect a regional coalition of

tribes to tackle issues that are

important to all of us. The United

Indians of Oklahoma, Kansas, and

Texas (UNIOKT) is being formed

to fill this need. Treasurer Deere

and I attended an organizational

meeting in

December. Our

Executive Committee passed a

resolution to join and support this

group in 2013.

As your Executive Committee,

I know we all plan to continue

to work on improving our work

processes to save money in all of

our operations (Tribe, Casino,

Clinic, and other enterprises) and

increase revenue. We will continue

to work to improve and increase

the services that we provide to

tribal members. I think the current

administration works together

fairly well. We are not perfect and

we don’t always agree. However, I

can say without reservation that

we care about the direction of the

tribe, and that we want to work

towards a brighter future for all

tribal members. I have enjoyed

working with each of the other

members. Each member brings

their own unique level of talent

and perspective to the job and this

has made our work life interesting.

I look forward to working with

them during the remainder of my

term and I am optimistic that we

can make a difference that will be

meaningful.

It has been a privilege to serve

you this past year. I wish you a

joyous new year filled with health,

happiness, and peace.

If you have any issues or

concerns that you would like

addressed in the newsletter, please

let me know.

Teri Reed – Secretary

teri@astribe.com

405-275-4030 Ext 104

Treasurer’s

Report

HAPPY NEW YEAR

TRIBAL MEMBERS!

The year 2013 is here! My

hope and prayers everyone has

recuperated from their holidays.

I’m still trying get into the

new year, always have a time

remembering the new 2013 date!

We as, elected officials strive to

put our best effort to continue to

progress 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:

• AST Health Board Authority

and LSWN Board Meeting, held

every third Tuesday, Little Axe

Health Facility, Little Axe, OK.

Serves as Ad Hoc non-voting

member. Monthly reports of

Executive Director, Department/

Program Directors, financial,

and activities of health facility

are presented. We are proud and

honored to have a new state of

art health facility in the beautiful

countryside of Norman. The

community in Little Axe is glad

to see economic improvement

in health care and employment

opportunities becoming available.

• Monthly Program/Departmental

Directors meeting. Each director

comes every 3rd Monday and

gives a monthly update on their

program/department. We, as the

Executive Committee, appreciate

these departments who take the

take to come and give us an update

every month and prepare monthly

written reports. We understand

they may have circumstances

occur that prevent them from

coming to the monthly meetings.

THANK YOU! . Elders’ Monthly

meeting are held every third

Saturday, either at AST Resource

Center or Title VI Bldgs, 10 am.

If you are 55 years and older,

please come join us for fellowship,

food, and fun times together. Fund

raisers, outings, and cultural

activities are planned monthly.

• Thunderbird Casino Monthly

financial meeting with General

Manager, Dillon Byrd. Controller,

myself, and/or other Executive

Committee Member who is

available, go over the financials.

• Monthly Health Finance meeting

with Executive Director, Beverly

Felton, Controller, Belinda Collins,

Health Finance Manager, Brenda

Allen-Duboise, Business Office

Manager,

Jennifer

Harmon,

Shawnee Clinic Director, Marla

Throckmorton, Admin. Services

Director, Clark Gallaher, and

myself. Each month go over the

finances of the Little Axe Health

Facility and Shawnee Health

Facility.

• Monthly Redstone Investment

meeting. We have an excellent

investment

advisor,

who

continually keeps the committee

updated on current investments

and most beneficial to the Tribe.

Since we have been with Redstone

Investments, we have achieved

attractive returns for the Tribe’s

investment portfolio for over ten

(10 years).

• ASEDA board monthly meeting.

Discussion on developing strategy

for 2013 to accomplish future

economic development for the

tribe. Monthly report from the

Absentee Shawnee Counseling

Services in Oklahoma City,

presented by Executive Director,

Dan Cross.

•

Constitutional

Revision

committee next meeting will be

January 3, 2013, 6 pm, Watson

Restaurant, I-40 and Mcloud Exit.

If you are interested in joining the

constitution revision committee,

please come to the meeting or call

Eddie Brokeshoulder, 275-4030

X148.

• Attended the United Indian

Nations in Oklahoma, Kansas,

and Texas (UINOKT), meetings

in Oklahoma City and Tulsa

(along with Secretary Reed). This

group has been around since late

1996 and their purpose is to

promote unity among the tribes

in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas.

Former Governors of the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe have been involved

with this group and now UINOKT

are trying to reorganize and reunite

again. UINOKT Constitution and

By-laws Preamble states, “to better

community relations and stronger,

productive communication with

each other and to safeguard and

protect the Sovereign rights,

privileges and interests of all

Indian nations; to improve the

educational,

economic

and

political status of the tribal

governments; to promote the

common

welfare

through

united efforts; and to bring the

tribal governments into a more

cooperative relationship and unity

of position on issues that affect all

Indian governments..” UINOKT

is amending the constitution

and By-laws as we report, a

constitution revision committee

was formed with three (3) tribes

and a legal representative, too.

UINOKT is requesting each tribe to

get a resolution and pay an annual

membership fee of $500.00. Will

report on the progress in later

news article.

• Attended 2012 Fall Self-

Governance Strategy Session,

Uncasville, CT. The purpose of

the Strategy Session is to review

and update the goals, issues,

and priorities to be included

in the National Tribal Self –

Governance

Strategic Action

Plan and National Priorities for

2013 – 2015. Various issues

among tribes were discussed

the 477 Program, which is a

program that authorizes Tribes to

combine funds from employment,

training and related programs

from various federal sources into

a single “477 Plan”. Amending

Title IV of the ISDEAA this allows

Tribes to develop the capacity for

government-building

activities

expansion of Self-Governance

within the department of Health

and Human Services. Carcieri and

Patchak supreme Court decisions

is a priority for tribal governments

since these are two negative cases.

Current efforts are: (1) enacting

a clean Carcieri-fix and

(2)

obtaining an administrative or

legislative fix to the Patchak case.

This effort is to pass legislation

that ensures that the Secretary

of Interior can take land-into-trust

for all federally recognized Tribes.

• Medicaid Expansion meeting,

Oklahoma City regarding the

Affordable care, and the State of

Oklahoma not participating.

“Oklahoma is the latest state

to reject two key elements of

President Barack Obama’s health

care reform plan to extend health

coverage to poor and middle-class

Americans, Gov. Mary Fallin (R)

announced Monday, 11- 1912. Oklahoma won’t participate

in Obamacare’s expansion of

Medicaid to the state’s poorest

residents, or create a health

insurance exchange, Fallin said

in a press release and a letter

to Health and Human Services

Secretary

Kathleen Sebelius.

Not expanding Medicaid to the

poor and refusing to establish

health insurance exchanges -online marketplaces to shop for

coverage – jeopardizes the health

care reform law’s aim to enroll

30 million people into coverage

by 2022. The health care reform

law permits anyone who earns

up to 133 percent of the federal

poverty level, which is $14,856,

to enroll in Medicaid. The law also

provides tax credits to people who

earn up to four times the poverty

level -- $44,680 in 2012 – to help

pay for private health insurance.

Fallin joins a long list of governors,

mostly Republican, who have

informed federal authorities in

recent days that their states

won’t create a health insurance

exchange and will leave the task

to the federal government. “I

have also decided that Oklahoma

will not be participating in the

Obama Administration’s proposed

expansion of Medicaid. Such an

expansion would be unaffordable,”

Fallin said. Oklahoma and seven

other states have declared they

won’t expand Medicaid to their

poorest residents, despite the fact

that the federal government will

pay the full cost from 2012 to

2016, then scale back its share

until it reaches 90 percent in 2022

and beyond. When the Supreme

Court upheld the health care law

in June, it ruled that states could

opt out of the expansion. See

article below.

www.huffingpost.

com/2012/11/19/maryfallin-oklahoma-health-care _n_

2159737.html

As always sincere appreciation

goes out to the employees of

the Finance Department and

Controller, Belinda Collins, as they

daily continue the never ending

processes for the financial side

of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

Without their tireless dedication

and commitment we could not

keep the financial transactions

processes flowing!

Also, would like to extend my

appreciation to the Financial

Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder,

who continues to assist me

with numerous projects, attend

meetings where I cannot attend,

and consulting decisions in the

office of Treasurer! We appreciate

all your phone calls, emails, and

visits. May God continue to bless

you and yours! See below articles

from AllNations Bank, Finance

Department,

and

Financial

Consultant, Eddie Brokeshoulder.

Respectfully yours,

Kathy Deere

Treasurer

“Eagle Chief (Letakos-Lesa) Pawnee

In the beginning of all things,

wisdom and knowledge were with

the animals, for Tirawa, the One

Above, did not speak directly to

man. He sent certain animals to

tell men that he showed himself

through the beast, and that from

them, and from the stars and the

sun and moon should man learn

all things tell of Tirawa.

All things in the world are two. In

our minds we are two, good and

evil. With our eyes we see two

things, things that are fair and

things that are ugly.... We have

the right hand that strikes and

makes for evil, and we have the

left hand full of kindness, near the

heart. One foot may lead us to an

evil way, the other foot may lead

us to a good. So are all things two,

all two.

Representative’s

Report

Hello Tribal Members,

I hope everyone had a wonderful

holiday season with their loved

ones. I enjoyed Christmas but am

excited for the beginning of a new

year.

Our ICW department did a

wonderful job with the Angel

Tree program assisting foster

care children with presents for

Christmas. Without their help,

some of these children might

not get much to speak of at all

for Christmas. I’m sure each and

every one of these children were

blessed by the thoughts and efforts

that went out on their behalf. So,

thank you to each and every

person who helped in some way

and gave with a generous heart

to a child in need. On that same

note, I have received a lot of good

feedback from our Building Blocks

Christmas Program this year. The

children did an awesome job with

their songs and poems, but the

looks on their faces when Santa

made his surprise arrival was

unforgettable! Thank you Building

Blocks Staff for making sure

everything was put together nicely

and ran smoothly, the parents and

grandparents were very pleased

with everything from the food to

the nice friendly smiles they were

greeted with at the door.

Lisa Wesley is our new Building

Blocks Director for those of you

who haven’t gotten to meet her

yet. She came from the Kickapoo

tribe and has many previous

years in daycare experience. She

has been with us for a couple of

months now, and we are very

glad to have her on our Building

Blocks staff. Also, let’s welcome

Summer Ackerman as our new

ICW Director. She just started in

mid December and we are very

lucky to have her on our ICW staff.

She has received many prestigious

awards through her career at DHS.

If you get a chance, please go by

and welcome these ladies to the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

November 13-16 was the

15th Annual National Tribal

Transportation Conference in

Phoenix Arizona. It covered the

Maps 21 funding formulas and

Every Day Counts (EDC) 3D

Modeling and Safety Information

for construction of bridges and

roads. Many tribal leaders were

able to attend from other tribes

from as far away as Alaska, and

it was good to see many leaders

from our State attend also. Top

of the line equipment was put on

display to show it’s availability

for use in constructing roads and

bridges.

As of December 1st, we have

6 new calves for the registered

Angus Project. Everyone is doing

well. Our cattle herd is growing

rapidly.

With the New Year upon us, we

can plan out our upcoming year’s

events with a positive attitude

and optimistic outlook of things

to come during the course of this

New Year.

Have a wonderful month!

Tribal Representative

Jeff Gibson

Finance Department

January 2013

The Finance office continues our

efforts in keeping the day to day

activities flowing effectively and

efficiently through communication

between the Finance office and

Programs. In working together, we

have found the most time effective

and cost effective processes for

transacting business.

The Tribe’s 2010 and 2011

Audits are “unqualified”; which

when compared to an educational

grading scale is an A. We are

gearing up for the 2012 audit

coordinating our entities that

will roll up into the tribe’s audit.

Auditors should be on sight in

Mach 2013.

The 2013 Indirect Cost

Proposal was submitted to the

National Business Center (NBC) on

September 4, 2012. NBC is six

months behind due to budget cuts

thus staff cuts. Our rate is up from

17.74% for 2010 to 21.98%

for 2011 and our rate for 2012

is 22.35% and is expected to

increase for 2013. We are still

in the queue for assignment to

a negotiator as of the date this

article.

The

finance

department

continues to complete accounting

by the seventh day of the month

and have been since August 2010;

for financial reporting for the

Health Authority and Li Si Wi Nwi,

Health Inc. boards for Absentee

Health Systems, Shawnee and

Little Axe (LSWN) which is possible

since the accounting is completed

on schedule every month. The

Finance staff has completed the

November reconciliations for

financial reporting for December.

It is imperative the accounting

staff continue to stay ahead of all

of the accounting so that audits

go smoothly, so that Indirect Cost

rates will stay up to date as well.

Indirect cost proposals cannot

be submitted without completed

audits as the audit is used to

calculate the proposal. There are

many processes in place in your

Tribe’s accounting department

that ensure we keep accurate

records of transactions. The Tribe’s

accounting processes must be in

compliance with GAAP; (Generally

Accepted Accounting Principles)

and

GASB (Governmental

Accounting Standards Board).

The Tribe currently has compact

funds of BIA and I H S, 51 Grants,

and the new Clinic business. In

addition, the Tribe operates on a

General Fund and an Indirect Cost

Fund.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s

Finance Department has very

hard working group of people

and it is an honor to work with

them, the Treasurer’s office and

at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

The Finance Department employs

14: with 7 (50%) being AST

Tribal Members, 2non-AST tribal

members, and 5 (36%) being nonnatives. This department as always

would like to extend a special

thanks and note of appreciation

to the Executive Committee for

providing the tools, resources and

support to enable the finance staff

to reach its accomplished goals

and to continue with this effort.

A special thanks and note of

appreciation to Program Managers

and Employees of the Tribe for

their assistance and dedication in

our continued group effort toward

accomplishing our goal.

If you have any questions or

needs, please call 405-275-4030

ext 162 and I will be glad to assist

you in any way I can.

Respectfully,

Belinda Collins

Controller

Financial Consultant

Hello Tribal Members,

Hope everybody had a very Merry

Christmas and each of you has a

prosperous 2013 New Year! As

our office begins year 2013, it

is our hope that we continue to

provide you transparent fiduciary

financial information and reporting, as we continue to improve

progress of our tribe.

The following activities I have been

involved and participated:

General Fund: Reviewed and analyzed Treasurer’s monthly general

fund encumbrance report.

Indirect Cost: Reviewed and analyzed Treasurer’s monthly Indirect

Cost encumbrance report.

Absentee Shawnee Economic Development Authority, Inc. (ASEDA): Attended monthly board

meeting to discuss current business operations and future business opportunities.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Native Community Development

Financial Institution (CDFI): A

power point presentation was presented by Kristi Coker-Bias, Senior

Advisor, First Nations Oweesta

Corporation, on Wednesday, December 14th, at regular monthly

Executive Committee (E.C.) meeting. Kristi provided informative

information about the purpose of

a Native CDFI for the Absentee

Shawnee Tribal community. The

Native CDFI is the cornerstone of

Native Economic and Community

Development that help develop

local economies by creating entrepreneurs and businesses, increasing homeownership, and empowering community members to

reach their financial goals. Kristi

also mentioned Eddie Brokeshoulder, financial consultant, surveyed

a sample of Tribal members at the

recent 70th Semi-General Council meeting, Saturday, November

10th, surveyed results indicated

a need for financial services for

tribal members.

The presentation of an AST Native

CDFI was well received by Executive Committee, with the passing

of a resolution for the tribe to

submit an application for 2013

funding to the department of

Treasury. The AST CDFI steering committee was introduced; in

attendance were Kathy Deere,

Treasurer, Eddie Brokeshoulder,

Financial Consultant, Gene Davis,

CEO AllNations Bank, Judy Shed,

Programs & Admissions Specialist,

AST Housing Authority, Glenna

Jones, Grant Writer, not present

Tresha Spoon, Education Director

and Rick Short. More information will be forth coming, as we

get closer in our submission of our

Technical Assistance (TA) grant

application, if you have questions,

please contact Eddie Brokeshoulder, Financial Consultant at 405275-4030 x 148 or eddieb@

astribe.com.

Alliance for Economic Inclusion

(AEI): Alliance for Economic Inclusion for Northeastern Oklahoma

is a coalition composed of community based organizations, financial institutions, foundations,

employers, faith-based organizations, state, tribal, local government agencies, bank regulators

and public officials. I was recommended to be a representative as

a member of the Advisory Council

for the Alliance for Economic Inclusion, from one of the Tribal Nations in Oklahoma.

As an advisory council member,

our task is to actively promote and

guide development of the AEI,

which are:

• What projects or programs

would a Council member suggest

in pursuing? • Are there consumers with specific financial education needs who would benefit from

AEI members working together to

create or revise a targeted curriculum?

• What resources are available that

the AEI collaboration could access

that would help strengthen small

businesses?

• Are there best practices for tribal

community development initiatives that could be used in the

AEI’s footprints?

In serving on the advisory council

capacity, it will enhance our tribal

grant application if funded, by

providing opportunities for our

Tribe to provide best practices for

other tribes in Oklahoma. I will

report each quarter on the progress of AEI in forth coming newsletters. For more information on

AEI, please contact Eddie Brokeshoulder, Financial Consultant,

at 405-275-4030 x 148 or eddieb@astribe.com.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Constitution Revision Committee: Our

first meeting of 2013 was held

January 3, 2013 at 6 p.m., Curtis Watson Restaurant, I-40 & McCloud Road ext. The constitution

revision committee was updated

on the recent progress of our committee by Eddie Brokeshoulder.

Discussion included revisiting our

revision objectives:

• To separate Executive / Legislative Branch

• To extend Office Term limits to

four years

• Clarify sections which are scrutinized most often and vague

enough to leave room for interpretation

• Ensuring the Constitution is

strong enough to help the progress

of the Tribe and help our economic growth.

Also, in discussion included how

to get more tribal members becoming proactive and supporting

constitution change. The constitution revision committee continues

to recruit tribal members to be a

part of our committee, if you are

interested please contact Eddie

Brokeshoulder, Financial Consultant, at 405-275-4030 x 148 or

eddieb@astribe.com

Once again, the office of Treasurer

looks forward to working for you,

and providing financial information that leads our Tribe to a prosperous New Year.

Respectfully,

Eddie Brokeshoulder

Financial Consultant

AST CONSTITUTION

REVISION COMMITTEE

SEEKING VOLUNTEER

TRIBAL MEMBERS

Are you interested in

participating and being

a part of a better

tomorrow?

Are you an Elder or Youth

willing to better the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe,

if so please contact:

Eddie Brokeshoulder at

405-275-4030 x 148 or

eddieb@astribe.com

Resolutions

LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTIONS:

L-AS-12-08

11/21/12

Authorizes a Five (5) year Lease in

the amount of One Thousand Dollars

and no/cents

($1000.00) per year for AST

Allotment No. AS-0253 described as

follows: Lot 6, NE/4 SW/4 & Lot 7,

NW/4 SE/4 Section 01-10N-04E,

located in Pottawatomie County,

Oklahoma, containing

58.40 acres, more or less.

L-AS-12-09

11/21/12

Authorizes a five (5) year lease in

the amount of Five Hundred Fifty

Dollars and no/cents ($550.00) per

year for AST Allotment; AS-264,

Lot 1, NE/4 NE/4 (less 2.50 acres)

in NE/4 NE/4 Section 01-10N-04E

containing 37.50 acres.

L-AS-12-10

11/21/12

Authorizes and approves the Tribal

Health Systems (Indian Health

Services - IHS) Budget for calendar

year 2013 in the amount of Fifteen

Million, Eight Hundred FortyEight Thousand, Seven Hundred

Fifty-Two Dollars, and No Cents

($15,848,752.00) as reflected in the

attached budget document, “Exhibit

A”, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.

L-AS-12-11

11/21/12

Authorizes and approves the Indirect

Cost (IDC) Budget for calendar year

2013 in the amount of Five Million,

Six Hundred Seventy-One Thousand,

Three Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars,

And No Cents ($5,671,388.00)

as reflected in the attached budget

document, “Exhibit A”, EFFECTIVE

IMMEDIATELY.

L-AS-12-12

11/21/12

Authorizes and approves the Bureau

of Indian Affairs (BIA) Budget for

calendar year 2013 in the amount

of Two Million, Seven Hundred

Two Thousand, Six Hundred

Forty-Two Dollars, And No Cents

($2,702,642.00) as reflected in the

attached budget document, “Exhibit

A”, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.

L-AS-12-13

11/21/12

Authorizes and approves the General

Fund Budget for calendar year 2013

in the amount of Four Million,

One Hundred One Thousand, Two

Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars, And

No Cents ($4,101,265.00) as

reflected in the attached budget

document, “Exhibit A”, EFFECTIVE

IMMEDIATELY.

E-AS-12-75 12/17/12

Places the Human Resources

Department under the Supervision

of the Finance Department, effective

immediately and until March 18,

2013, at which time the Human

Resources Department will be under

the sole supervision of the Executive

Committee, unless and until the

Executive Committee takes action

otherwise.

E-AS-12-76 12/17/12

Approves membership into the

United Indian Nations of Oklahoma,

Kansas and Texas (“UNIOKT”) in the

total amount of Five Hundred Dollars

($500.00), and naming the Governor

as Delegate and the Lieutenant

Governor, Tribal Secretary, Treasurer

and Representative as Alternates of

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

Special

Thank You

Donna Butler

and

Megaen Harjo

For their help

with

Richard Birdtail

MBT

absentee shawnee tribe

elders christmas bazzaar

A few of Santa’s helpers and Tribal members & Childre

Children’s Christmas Party

Children’s Xmas Party

A few of Santa’s Helpers..

Children’s Xmas Party

A few of Santa’s helpers and Tribal members & Children

The

Children..

A few of Santa’s helpers and Tribal members & Childre

And Tribal Members

Christmas Parade

Employee Committee Float

JANUARY 9, 10, 11, 2013

Iowa Tribe Pow-wow Grounds (Chena Building), Perkins, OK

MUSIC DIRECTOR

THURSDAY JANUARY 10

FRIDAY JANUARY 11

Jay Mule

BEN LITTLE

TOMMY MORRIS

DELANA DEERE

EVANGELIST

PASTOR SALATEESKA BAPTIST CHURCH

EVANGELIST

CHOCTAW

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE

SAC & FOX

MUSIC DIR CORNERSTONE INDIAN

BAPTIST CHURCH

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 9

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE/PONCA

SUPPER SERVED - EVERYONE WELCOME - 7 PM NIGHTLY

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT MICHAEL DEER 405.885.9396 OR BY EMAIL AT buffaloclan95@gmail.com

The quilting queens

December 04 2012

Today, at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Domestic Violence Department, I had the

Pictured from left to right: Janet Jeske, Sherry Jeske and Mary Spencer.

pleasure of meeting three talented ladies: Janet Jeske, Sherry Jeske and Mary

Spencer. They donated 33 handmade baby quilts, made by their Quilting group.

Each member takes time out of their schedules to make quilts for those in need. They

have kind hearts, and are very talented women; who were a delight to speak with, and

love what they do!

They call themselves “The Quilting Queens.” The group consists of six family members,

and two friends. Five cousins: Sherry Jeske, Mary Spencer, Janet Jeske, Anna Jeske,

Sharon Howard, their Aunt: Doris Lyon, and two friends: Ruth Suddock, and Connie

Rawls. They started quilting, thinking it would be therapeutic. They have not stopped

since meeting about 6 years ago; when one of the cousins said, “Let’s meet and finish

out craft and sewing projects!” Their meetings last for two and a half to three hours,

once every other week.

Completing just one blanket takes nearly three hours. The quilts are made year round,

and donated to the needy. They Quilting Queens also make “Lap Quilts,” which they donate to

local Nursing Homes; and baby blankets, which are donated for children. Each baby blanket is

wrapped with a bow, and includes a stuffed animal. Everyone has their own special part, and a lot

of love goes into making each and every blanket

and quilt.

As mentioned before, 33 blankets were

donated to Absentee Shawnee Tribe Domestic

Violence. In addition to our facility, donations

are also made to: local Nursing Homes, Youth

and Family Services, Family Promise, Unzner

Child Advocacy Center, Salvation Army, and

VFW. This year alone, they have donated 170

lap quilts and baby blankets.

By: Sujata Sturm

AST Domestic Violence-Office Manager

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member Makes

Starting

Lineup For

Haskell

Indian Nations

University

JOE COOPER FORD

SHAWNEE

Courtney

LittleAxe

has proven she has

what it takes to be a key component for HINU Basketball

team. She is currently a sophomore playing the shooting

guard position. She is a graduate of Tecumseh High School

and a devoted AST member. Her parents, ronnie and Melissa

LittleAxe are proud of her accomplishments and look

forward to her achievements. You can follow her games

and stats at www.haskellathletics.com.

Call Ken Edwards today for your

Next auto purchase

(405) 410-6603

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

Notice of Interest: Committee, Board, or Commission

To be considered to serve on a committee, board, or commission, tribal members (18 years of age or

older) should complete the following contact information, attach a cover letter and resume, and

submit to: AST Secretary, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801. Or, you may

submit all documents by email to secretary@astribe.com.

Name:

AST Tribal Certificates

Awarded

CDIB #:

Address:

City:

State/Zip:

Phone:

Alt Phone:

Email:

Date:

Meredith Wahpekeche

Tina Ciulla

Augustine Johnson

Joann Walker

Mary Birdtail

I wish to be considered to serve on the following (check one):

☐ ASEDA (Economic Development)

☐ Cultural Advisory Board

☐ Education Commission

☐ Foster Care Commission

☐ Gaming Commission

☐ Health Commission

☐ Housing Board

☐ Tax Commission

☐ TEC (Thunderbird Entertainment)

☐ Other:

All received their Certificates for

Tribal Election Certification.

Notice of Interest form should be updated annually. Number and frequency of vacancies vary by

board/commission due to term limits, number of positions, resignations, etc.

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ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS

From The Election Commission

The Primary Election for this year will be held on Saturday, March 16th,2013. Please mark your calendars so as not

to forget this Important date. Those members that vote by Absentee ballot, please, fill out the request form and do not

forget to give your CDIB # when completing the form. Return it to the Election Committee as soon as possible! The

Deadline for Absentee Ballot Request is February 24th, 2013.

The following positions for election in 2013

Position

Governor

Secretary

Position

Election Commissioner

Election Secretary

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Term

2 Years

ELECTION COMMISSION

Term

3 Years

Fee

$500

Fee

$125

AllNations Bank

2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

www.anbok.com

Hello from your AllNations Bank family. Everyone needs to be aware of how to “Defend” themselves against Identity theft.

Always “Defend” against ID theft as soon as you suspect it:

• Place a “Fraud Alert” on your credit reports, and review the reports carefully. • The alert tells creditors

to follow certain procedures before they open new accounts in your name or make changes to your existing

accounts. The three nationwide consumer reporting companies have toll-free numbers for placing an initial

90-day fraud alert; a call to one company is sufficient:

• Experian: 1-888-397-3742

• TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289

• Equifax: 1-800-525-6285

Placing a fraud alert entitles you to free copies of your credit reports. Look for inquiries from companies

you haven’t contacted, accounts you didn’t open and debts on your accounts that you can’t explain.

• Contact the security or fraud departments of each company where an account was opened or charged

without your okay. • Follow up in writing, with copies of supporting documents.

• Use the ID theft Affidavit at ftc.gov.idtheft to support your written statement.

• Ask for verification that the disputed account has been dealt with and the fraudulent debts discharged.

• Keep copies of documents and records of your conversations about the theft.

• File a police report.

• File a report with law enforcement officials to help you correct your credit report and deal with creditors

who may want proof of the crime. Report the theft to the Federal Trade Commission. Your report helps

law enforcement officials across the country in their investigations.

• Online: ftc.gov/idtheft

• By Phone: 1-877-438-4338

• By Mail: Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC, 20580

Best regards,

You’re AllNations Bank Family - Gene, Eugene, Janice & Amber

Absentee Shawnee Community Development Financial Institution

Providing Capital

Building Our Community

Create Impact

Stimulate Tribal Economy

MAKING CENT$

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe has an opportunity to apply and submit an application to U.S. Department of Treasury to request

technical assistance (TA) funding as an emerging Native CDFI Funded program. CDFI funding will assist by providing access to capital,

building Absentee Shawnee Tribal (AST) Community, creating an impact and stimulating our Tribal economy.

AST will be an emerging Native CDFI funded program providing:

• Credit Builder and Business Builder Loan Products

• Launch – Coaching & Training: Business & Financial Education for Tribal youth and Adults

• Seek additional Capital for Lending

Steering Committee Members: Kathy Deere, Treasurer, Eddie Brokeshoulder, Financial Consultant, Gene Davis, CEO AllNations Bank,

Judy Shed, AST Housing Authority, Glenna Jones, Grant Writer, Rick Short, Tresha Spoon, Education Director.

If you have questions about the AST Community Development Financial Institution, please contact Eddie Brokeshoulder at

405-275-4030 x 148 or eddieb@astribe.com.

AAA Oklahoma News Release

www.AAA.com

www.facebook.com/AAAOklahoma

www.twitter.com/AAAOklahoma

Contacts:

Chuck Mai

(405) 753-8040 / (405-209-8260

Danial Karnes

(918) 748-1074 / (918) 935-9318

chuck.mai@aaaok.org

danial.karnes@aaaok.org

Avoid a Winter 'Brrr'eakdown

AAA releases holiday roadside assistance projections

AAA Oklahoma, Dec. 18, 2012 – As 800,500 Oklahomans take to the roads for the

year-end holidays, AAA anticipates it will assist more than 8,600 stranded motorists

across the state from Dec. 19 to Jan. 2. The auto club will be busy with lockouts, battery

replacements, jump starts, changing tires, towing vehicles for repair and more.

“When the weather turns frightful, the least delightful activity is being stranded on the

side of the road,” said Chuck Mai, spokesman for AAA Oklahoma. “Please take the time

to make certain your vehicle is properly maintained and prepared for holiday driving to

ensure it gets you and your loved ones to your destination safely and without incident.”

Nationwide, AAA expects to respond to calls for help from 1.2 million motorists over the

final 13 days of 2012 and into the first two days of the new year.

Drivers can avoid most breakdowns by keeping their vehicles properly maintained. AAA

advises motorists to follow their vehicle manufacturer’s recommended maintenance

schedule and make sure their vehicle is ready for the rigors of year-end holiday driving.

Here are a few things to add to your list before heading out for your holiday drive:

CTSA Head Start

is accepting applications

for a part-time

Child Care Teacher

at our Shawnee location.

Must be at least 18 years of age,

have a high school diploma or GED,

have a clean driving record,

have a valid driver’s license,

pass OSBI/DHS background checks.

Antifreeze. Check antifreeze annually to ensure it will withstand the winter cold.

A 50/50 mixture of coolant and water will protect against freezing.

Windshield wipers and washer fluid. Replace wiper blades if they do not clear

the glass in a single swipe without streaking. Fill the windshield washer reservoir

with winter detergent fluid to prevent freeze up.

Tires. A tire loses about a pound of pressure for every 10-degree drop in

temperature, so check the pressure frequently and maintain the recommended

levels found on the driver’s door jamb. Motorists should never reduce tire

pressure in an attempt to increase traction on snow and ice. This does not work,

and when the roads dry out it can cause excessive tire wear and vehicle handling

problems.

Battery. Oklahoma’s summer heat puts auto batteries to the test, while our

state’s winter temperatures can quickly sap the energy that’s left. Batteries don’t

always give warning signs before they fail, so test its strength and ensure

connections are tight and free of corrosion to avoid an unexpected failure. AAA

Mobile Battery Service comes to members for on-the-spot testing and

installation.

Belts and hoses. Replace drive belts that are cracked, glazed or frayed, as well

as coolant hoses that are visibly worn, brittle, bulging or excessively soft. Check

for leaks around hose clamps and at the radiator and water pump.

While preventive measures help keep motorists driving safely on the road, unexpected

weather or vehicle problems may still arise and leave them stranded. AAA encourages

motorists to update their emergency roadside kit for winter to include a mobile phone

and car charger, blankets, a flashlight with extra batteries, a first-aid kit, drinking water, a

small shovel, a sack of sand, cat litter or traction mats, windshield scraper and brush,

battery booster cables, paper towels and emergency flares or reflectors.

Motorists seeking a trustworthy repair shop to help prepare their vehicle for winter

driving are encouraged to visit one of AAA’s Approved Auto Repair facilities. To find the

closest facility, click here.

A not-for-profit organization, AAA Oklahoma serves its 364,700 members across

Oklahoma with emergency help on the road, auto travel assistance and a wide

range of personal insurance, travel, financial and automotive services through

branch offices, a regional operations center and the Internet at AAA.com.

CDA or Early Childhood Degree preferred, experience a plus.

All applications accepted with

preference given to qualified

Native Americans.

Apply today at:

1535 N McKinley

Shawnee, OK 74801

Email your résumé to:

AmberC@CTSAHeadStart.org

CTSA Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE

TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Recycling Program

RECYCLING MATERIAL THAT

WE ACCEPT.

ALL WHITE PAPER,

ENVELOPES, COLORED PAPER, JUNK

MAIL, FAX PAPER,

MAGAZINES,

NEWSPAPER, CARDBOARD, AND ALUMINUM CANS.

MATERIAL WE

DO NOT ACCEPT.

TONER, CARBON

PAPER, FOOD

WASTE, AND PLASTIC.

REMEMBER,

WHEN IN DOUBT

THROW IT OUT.

CONTACT

INFORMATION

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE

TRIBE OF

OKLAHOMA

OFFICE OF

ENVIRONMENTAL

HEALTH &

ENVIRONMENTAL

PROGRAMS.

2025 S. GORDON

COOPER DR.

SHAWNEE, OK

74801

PHONE: (405) 2144235

FAX: (405) 8784701

“To Establish a recycling program for municipal waste planning, reduction,

and Recycling”

The Office of Environmental Health and Environmental Program is

proud to announce the

start of a new recycling

program for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The

recycling center is located in the yellow

metal building adjacent

to the OEH Department. The Absentee

Shawnee Tribe (AST)

Recycling Program Program declares that waste

reduction and recycling

are the preferable to the

or processing of municipal waste, and that removing certain materials

from the municipal

waste stream will decrease the flow of solid

waste to municipal landfills. AST Recycling Program used the knowl-

edge and information

about recycling markets

and market demand as

well as information obtained from various publications and the internet

to comprise an analysis

of material the recycling

program will address at

the start of the program.

AST Recycling Program

Plan establishes a goal

that, by year’s end 2013,

at least 25 % of the recyclable material produced

by the Tribe will be recycled.

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

The AST recycling Program will initially focus

on the following waste

stream material; HighGrade shredded paper,

Assorted office paper,

Phone books, Magazines,

Cardboard, Newspaper,

and Aluminum cans. As

the program and market

develops, other recyclables will be sought.

There is a cost associated with recycling,

However, economic,

social, and environmental benefits exceed

these cost.

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

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

T.E.R.O Department January Newsletter

The Tribal Employment Rights Office also known as TERO is a department that protects tribal

employees’ rights and supports tribal career development. This past month has been very active for the

TERO department. We have added 8 new employment applicants to our database bring the total number

of applicants to 517. Of those 8 applicants, 5 are Absentee Shawnee Tribal members. In addition to this

activity, we have also helped 22 applicants who have walked in, called/received 396 phone calls, and

referred 18 applications to various departments within the tribe.

In addition to the above activity, the TERO department has also attended a meeting and a conference

over the past month. On December 7, a TERO Certification meeting was held between the TERO

department and Thomas Plumbing. Then later in December, from December 12 to December 14,

the TERO Department attended the 2012 Comprehensive Tribal Employment Law & Legal Updates

Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. This Legal Update was visited by Chair Jacqueline Berrien of the

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC shared that on September 18th,

2012 the EEOC approved a model to help Indian Tribes fight against job discrimination in Washington.

The EEOC further explained that TERO offices will receive training paid by the EEOC in the efforts of

resolving any job discrimination. For complete details, you can read the press release at http://www.eeoc.

gov/eeoc/newsroom/release/9-18-12.cfm.

Within the next month of January, TERO is taking applications for the future construction project of

the new Building Blocks Daycare that will be located in Little Axe. Please contact our TERO offices to

update your application or to put in an application if you are interested. Also, there will be an opportunity

to sign up for the 10 hour Occupational Safety Health Administration training held at Francis Tuttle

Technology Center, and it will be paid for by TERO. This certification does not expire and will benefit

your employment opportunity as safety is a concern.

The TERO department helps Native Americans with job placement and employment referrals, and

we strongly encourage any tribal member or Native American who may need employment to come to the

Absentee Shawnee TERO department and apply. To become an applicant, the process is simple. First, you

will need to come to the department to pick-up and fill out an application. We are located in building #1

on the second floor. Second, you will need to provide the TERO department your CDIB or a document to

prove your tribal Affiliation (YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF A FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBE

TO BECOME AN APPLICANT), your social security card, and your Driver’s License or state ID. Third,

you will need to provide the department with any licenses, credentials, or any other certifications/degrees

you have acquired.

In addition to keeping your application on file, we also provide some other services. Some of the

services we provide to our applicants are job search, referrals, resume assistance, and interview tips.

The TERO department also posts all tribal positions, some local positions, and some positions for the

Oklahoma City, Norman, and Moore areas outside of our offices for your convenience on bulletin boards

and in binders. Currently, we have close to 100 job openings posted outside of our offices for local

positions, and around 132 job openings posted for the Oklahoma City, Norman, and Moore areas some

of which are listed below. However, keep in mind, these job postings are constantly changing and being

updated weekly as positions are filled. So, a job that may be listed below may already have been filled.

However, still stop by and fill out an application, if you haven’t already done so, and look at the current

job openings. If you have any further questions about the TERO program or just have a request, you can

contact our office anytime Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, and we will be happy to assist you.

Bridgette Wilson (Assistant) 405-275-4030 ext. 163

Randy Edge (Director) 405-275-4030 ext. 135

The following is a list of job openings for some off campus positions posted at the TERO department:

Direct Support Professionals

Sales Associate

Automotive Tire/Battery Installer

Dietary Aide

House Keeping

Security Guard

Receptionist

Police Officer

Production Supervisor

Delivery Driver

School Bus Driver

Mixer Driver

Mechanic Helper

Maintenance 1

Food and Beverage Manager

Compliance Agent

HVAC Staff

Cashier

Bus Person

Host/Hostess

Front Office Manager

Inventory Auditor

Front Desk Associate

Executive Assistant

Construction Equipment Operator II

Manual Machinist

Physical Therapist

Bookkeeper

Bank Teller

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

Bridgette Wilson

WHITE TURKEY BAND

Bingo was held on November 17, at 6:30 pm at the

Horse Shoe Bend Community Building there was a

crowd of bingo players. A cake walk and a silent auction of cakes, also a raffle of a turkey was held for

that night sponsored by the White Turkey Officers,

Gwen Switch, Twila Parker and myself Edwina ButlerWolfe. Like to thank June Buckner, Kathy Switch for

calling the numbers out for the Bingo Games and

Kay Wallace and Janet Jeske working the concession stand, Stuart Rolette, and Randall Watson for

running the floor selling the cards and bingo callers. Everyone that attended the Bingo won a prize

as raffle tickets was handed out to each player and

we pulled tickets out until all were pulled. Everyone

seemed to have had a good time. Funds made for the

Horse Shoe Bend After School Program activities.

I would like to thank the following people for

their donations of prizes and cakes for the Bingo

Activity; Elaine Brown, Clara Kaskaske, Janet Jeske,

David and Stella Little, Kay Wallace, Gwen Switch,

Kathy Switch, June Buckner, Twila Parker, Ramona

McCoy.

On December 1, 2012 the White Turkey Band

sponsored the Horse Shoe Bend After School Program

Christmas Party. Each student received a sack of

treats, and a $20.00 dollar Wal-Mart Gift Card. The

White Turkey Band Committee and members provided

lunch after a short program the students had

prepared. The Fourth Grade Boys played their Flutes

Ruben Wilson, Eryn Johnson, and Wayne Skinner.

Desire Johnson read a poem, and Katie Wilson wished

everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

December 18, the White Turkey Band Members

was treated with a meal at Toby Keith Restaurant

in Oklahoma City. Thank all the members for their

hard work throughout the year on all the fund

raisers that is done to help out with the after

school program. The Horse Shoe Bend After School

Program appreciates all you have done since the

program has been implemented.

The Weather Siren at the Horse Shoe Bend

Community Building is in place now and waiting on

being hooked up to the City of Shawnee Weather

System.

The Monthly Meeting of the White Turkey Band

was held at 9:00 am on the same day of the Horse

Shoe Bend After School Program Christmas Party

December 1, 2012. Next Meeting will be January 5,

2013, at 10:00 am; we will be discussing our next

activity at the Horse Shoe Bend Community Building.

If you have any questions please call, 405 481-0397

Edwina Butler-Wolfe, President

V-President, Vacant

Twila Parker, Secretary

Gwen Switch, Treasurer

tero office assistant

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

bwilson@astribe.com

Phone 405.275.4030 ext. 163

Fax 405.395.9888

White Turkey Band Member

Melpherd Switch

Birthdays

2013

Perez Aguirre

Mabel Beatrice Alford Jr.

Paul Leon Alford

Arlene Faye Alford

Charles Alford

David Wesley Alford

Ellis Alford

Robert Bruce Alford

Sandra Kaye Altman

Garrett Michael Armstrong

Billy Joe Armstrong

Frank Lee Atkinson

Maureen Jessica Barber

Joseph Leeroy Barnett

Vera Barton

Brittany Lynn Bates

Terri Elaine Battise

Jenna Kay Bayliss

Jeffery Channing Beach

Cary Sue Bettelyoun

Kelan Chase Bittle

Boston Warrior Blalock

William Charles Blanchard II

Aaron Gabriel Blanchard

Amos Blanchard

Bernice Starr Blanchard

Charles Paul Blanchard

Chelsey Kolesha Blanchard

Chester Vernon Blanchard

Cory Eugene Blanchard

Darrien Joseph Blanchard

Terance Blaine Blanchard

Twyla Gayle Boyd

Ladarius Eugene Bradley

Carl Bragg

Ronald Lee Brannon

Tyneeka Alexandria Bread

Christina L.m. Brinson Jr,

F E Britt

Kelly Lee Brokeshoulder

Harrell Gene Brokeshoulder

Harry Brokeshoulder

Sherri Dawn Brown

Harper Janiece Brown

Jennifer Renee Buckheart

Jacob Bullfrog

Amos Mohawk Burkhard

Valarie Mae Byers

Sharon Kay Cadue

Melvalene Cathers

Connie Frances Charley

Nancy Darnell Chisholm

Mark Wayne Citty

Rebecca Colungo

Damien Micheal Colungo

Susanna Leree Condra

Karri Marie Coon

Wynona Sloat Cope

Michell Eldon Coriz

Matoka Marie Cox

Micheal Sage Creek

Bessie Lee Cripps

Jimmy Mark Crossley

Orin Lee Crossley

Rachel Ann Cruz

Reyna Jalyssa Cutler

Breanna Kailee Dankenbring

Melody Renee Darnell

Carol Jane Daugherty

Anna Davis

Amy Alford Davis

Rhonda Jean Day

Vivian Denise Day

Zander Nicholas Deer

Braelyn Ariyahna Deer

Glenda Sue Deer

Melissa Roselynn Deere

Christopher Lee Deere

Clinton Jess Delodge

Raymond Louis Dibler Jr.

Daymon Daniel Draper

Shawnee Sharisse Edwards

John L. Ellis

Brandi Nicole Ellis

Jackson Matthew Ellis

Lisa Marie Ellis

Ryan Mark Felton

Kandice Nicole Grace Fire

Orphie Jane Flowers

Jasmine Lynne Foreman Jr.

Henry Foreman Jr.

James Louis Foreman Sr.

James Louis Foreman

Anthony Clayton Foreman

Elijah Bryce Foreman

Hunter Lynn Foreman

Thomas Freeman

Jerilyn Kay Barnett French

John Edward Fritsch

Jaxon James Fruit

Andrea Dee Geissler

Jarett Paul Gibson

Braxton Reid Caddo Gibson

Clarence Gibson

Gloria Lynne Gibson

Jeremy Lee Gibson

Jimmy Ray Gibson

Martha Lynette Gibson

Ronnie Caleb Gibson

Walter Ray Gilman

Howard Floyd Gonzalez

Xochitl Olivia Goodman

Thomas Donald Granstrom

Tyler Michael Hall

Bonnee RaeLynn Harjo

Nicholas Gerald Harrington

Carolyn Jean Harris

Samuel Lee Allen Sabre Haumpy

Tacie A’lize Hawk

Quincy Ryan Heatley

Prada DeeAnn Herrera

Angel Juventino Hill

Keiton James Hill

Stephen Lee Hood

Dantel Ruya Hough

Alyssa Blake Howe

Angelina Marie Humphrey

Lou Ann Irvin

Michael Reed Isaacs

Betty B James

Diane Rene Januszewski

Connie Bradley Jimboy

Kaden Allen Jiron

Mary Elizabeth Johnson Jr.

Henry Caddo Johnson Jr.

Josie Ed Johnson

Bradley Nathaniel Preston Scott

Johnson

Bruce Dale Johnson

David Lee Johnson

Jackie Johnson

Janessa Leann Johnson

Patrick Wayne Johnson

Pauletta Elephant Johnson

Tanessa Anah Marie Kaseca

Kesa La`nae Kaseca

Ruth Kaseca

Thomas James Kaseca

Walter Keith

Shelli Leann Kelough

Manuel LeeWayne Kelsey

Kyler Seann Kihega

Breanna Grace Komahcheet

Nolan Frank Larson

Brooke Nichole Leath Jr.

William Jake Lester

Bradley Shane Lester

Brandy Nicole Lewelling

Amber Dawn Lewelling

Stacie Berlyn Little Axe Jr.

Ricky Lee Little Axe

Courtney Nicole Little Axe

Darrell James Little Axe

John Al Little Charley

Charles Little Charley

Keith Eldon Little Jim

Charles Allen Little

Mia Rachelle Little

Shea Alexis Little

Sutton Keith Little

Troy Don Littlebear Jr.

Michael Littlecreek

Catherine Littlecreek

Deloris Ann Littlecreek

Kami Dawn Livsey

Shannon Marie Logan

Lester Longacre

Nancy L. Warrior Longhorn II

Leonard Wayne Longhorn Moore

Tylee Raquel Longhorn

Brent Lee Lynn Longhorn

Bruce Jerome Allen Longhorn

Crystal Alaina Longhorn

Ladonna Gail Longhorn

Lucille Blanchard Longhorn

Shawna Michele Longman

Caitlin Oteaka Lovins

Marilyn Sue Lowe

Charles Jake Kilraine Lowry

Linda Diane Madwhiteturkey

Arch Henri Mahtapene

Osie Anita Maldonado

Michael Tyrus Mann Jr.

Glenn Dale Mann Sr.

Glenn Dale Mann

Jessie Polecat Mann

Marc Andrew Marquez II

Quentin Miles Marriott

Cadence Sunay Martin

Jared Webster Martinez

Laronda Ann Martinez

Sam Littlecreek Martinez

Winter Dawn Masquat

Kinsley Rae Masquat

Martin Albert Mathany

Connie Ruth Maxwell

Diondre DaShawn Maxwell

Jimmy Ray Maxwell

Nellie Tiger McBroom

Tallon Cole McCreary

Gabriel David McCreary

Lisa Jane McGirt

Travis Wade McPherson

Alan Lynn McPherson

Jessica Lynn McPherson

Mason Thomas McPherson-Brittain

Jason Tyler Meek Jr,

Jimmy David Melton

Serena Jo Melzer

Logan Michael Boyer Merrell

Maddox Andre Milburn

Michelle Sahara Miller

Laney Lee Miller

Tre Dean Mitchell

Gage Jaydn Mitchell

Nycole Morningstar Molina

Josephine Montgomery

Nathan Andre Patrick Morgan

Autumn Dawn Morris Jr.

John Gilbert Morris

Betty Sue Williams Morris

David Leon Morris

Jordan Marie Morris

Lucas Hayden Munroe

Charlotte Munroe

Ellen Marie Nail

Brandy Diane Nance

Desmond Ravon Nance

Eva Renae Neash

Lonnie Allen Ned

Tina Renee Nelson

Payton Ashlee Nicholson Jr.

Larry Zenith Nicholson

Victoria Rose Norton

Jai’Nasha Camille Odell

April Babette Panther Jr.

William Panther Sr.

William B. Panther

Cheyanne Parker

Muriel Gene Tyner Parsons-Squire

Autumn Lynn Patty

Elsie Wynona Pearce

Kelle Dawn Pearl Atwood

Donna Sue Pease

Taylor Renee Perryman

Mary Ella Pewenofkit

Alta Rochelle Polecat

James Ponkilla

James Queen

Marlene Lucille Rakestraw

Mariah Diane Ramirez II

Antonio Ramirez

Joe Anthony Reed

Teresa June Riden

C`anne Danielle Ridenour

Logan Taylor Riedel

Brian Alan Roach

Dawson Wayne Roberts

Ramona Lee Robertson Jr.

Marion Robertson

Wanda Lejean Robison

Tyrel Lane Rochon

Stephen Arthur Rogers

Tammy Sue Rolette

Dexter W. Ruimveld

Chad Christopher Rye

Gail Marie Alford Salazar

Helen Logan Sanders

Dylan Wayne Seber

Jamie Nicole Seber

Lauren Elizabeth Serena

Anthony George Shaffer

Christie Elaine Shawnee

Keaten Wayne Sherrill

Quentin Patrick Shields

Aaliyah Brooke Shields

Laila Annaliese Shular

Sandra Jeanne Hood Skinner

Mary Ann Sloan

Otis Paul Sloat

Cilicia Ann Sloat

Warren Howard Smith

Al Murray Smith

Mariah Love Smith

Ryan James Snake

Anita Mae Burton Snake

Barry Gabriel Sorrells

Sandra Lee Spoon

Barbara Jo Spoon

Carl David Spoon

Christopher Jaye Spoon

Deric Brandon Spoon

Lillie May Polecat Spoon

Tina Louise Spybuck

Virgie Spybuck

Winter Dawn Squire

Jimmy Dowell Starr

Adrien Miguel Starr

Martin Starr

Rance George Steinruck

Eugene Donnell Stewart

Glenn Alan Stewart

James Clyde Stone

Brian David Stricklin

Victor Medrano Stryker

Rodney Shane Sullivan

Glenda Ann Little Axe Surface

Ashley Katherine Sutton

Santos Daniel Switch

Casey Camden Switch

Floyd Switch

Hannah Nichelle Switch

Nancy Foreman Switch

Tiana Bright Path arbox

Christy Lee Tasier

Ellen Mae Greer Taylor

Nathan Wayne Thomas

Joel Elijah Thornhills

Nina Canalas Thorpe II

Ronnie Allen Thorpe

Herman Harm Tiger Jr.

Henry Tiger Sr.

Henry Tiger

Christoper Blaine Tiger

Wanda Little Axe Tiger

Webster Tilley

Makiah Lynn Torres

Fernando Jose Torres

Rosa Marie Truby

Florence Bullfrog Turner

Timothy Jake Tyner

Ray Alford Tyner

Tonia Melanie Uchida

Nolan Garrett Valdivia

Thomas Lesley Villalobos

Valentina Noel Wahpepah

Hazel Paige Wakolee

Brandon David Wakolee

Brian Wade Walker

Roger Steven Warrior

Tobin Shane Washington

Rebecca Marie Watson

Danny Owen Watson

Julie Marie Watson

Matthew Payden Watson

Patrick Scott Weatherley

Amandia Quaymmie White Thunder

Sheldon Thomas White

Delilah Tyner White

Jesse Lee White

Seth Wesley White

Virginia Mae Whited

Angela Kay Williams

Brennan Marie Williams

Joseph Billy Williams

Joseph Bryan Williams

Joshua David Williams

Terry Ray Willoughby

Marcie Deann Wilson

Aarion James Deer Wilson

Alix Re`Ann Wilson

Alta Louise Wilson

Calvin Lee Wilson

Christopher Dale Wilson

Edward Wayne Wilson

Faith Anne Marie Wilson

James Francis Wilson

Michael Eugene Wilson

Wesley Dean Wise

Landon Kyle Wolf Sr.

Aaron Paul Wolf

Angel Erica Wolfe Jr.

Houston Hugh Womack

Kaleigh Patricia Wright

Phillip Lawrence Wunderlin

Donna Jo Wyatt

James Allen Wyatt

Leon Allen Yandell

Happy Birthday To My Two

Beautiful Daughters!

Arla Shawnee

December 9th

And

Carrah Shawnee

December 15th

Love Always,

Mom

WE LOVE YOU BUNCHES!!

LOVE,

MOM AND DAD, LIVIE

GRANDMA AND GRANDPA

AND FAMILY

And My Beautiful

Granddaughter

Aaliyah Shawnee

Clay Foreman

Zayden Foreman

Mary Foreman

Elijah Foreman

Pat Johnson

Makiah Tilley

Talon Tahah

We love you all!

Marvin & Sherry

u d a d d y ! Lo ve L i v

& Z ay

ZAYDEN FOREMAN

BIRTHDAY MEETING

FOR

SHELBY LYNN WHITE

THUNDER

The family will be hosting a

Peyote Meeting for Shelby’s

21st birthday at Grandma Marie

Gibson’s home in Little Axe,

Oklahoma.

February 2, 2013

Contact Info:

Shelby White Thunder

405-432-7845

Sandra Blanchard-White

Thunder:

405-432-7840

Sheldon White Thunder

405-408-1786

Courtney!!

(our sugar bear)

From,

Dad, Melissa, Rylee, Cody,

Darrin, Mikah and Jaydell.

We are very proud of you

and the path you are on.

We love you and hope you

have a great day.

GO HASKELL!

HAPPY

BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday Son!

Jarett Giessler

Have A

Wonderful Day!

Love You Bunches,

Mom & Dad

Happy Birthday

WE WISH YOU GOOD LUCK IN ALL YOUR

SPORTS THIS YEAR. STAY HEALTHY!

LOVE YOU!

AUNT RHONDA AND FAMILY

UNCLE CLAY

AND

COUSIN ZAYDEN

LOVE,

JOSH AND JACOB

CLAYTON FOREMAN

(SON AND BROTHER)

WE LOVE YOU AND WISH YOU A

HAPPY AND SAFE BIRTHDAY!!

AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

LOVE MOM, DAD, CHUBS AND SKY

Title VI

AST Public Health Nursing Department Programs; Caregiver

Program & Injury Prevention Program Host Elders in Two

Educational Events

AST Public Health grant programs hosted an elder outreach event Friday, November 30 at the AST Little Axe Resource Center. The “Brown Bag Special” elder event focused on medication safety and management, as well as the risk of elder fall injuries that can

contributed to taking medications. A “brown bag” lunch was provided to participants during the speaker presentations. AST Health’s Director of Pharmacy, Nancy Phelps spoke on

medication management and safety. Elders had the opportunity for an extended question

and answer session regarding medications, use of AST pharmacy services and obtaining refills. The Caregiver program provided each participant with a personal wallet record to log

their medication, allergies, doctor and pharmacy information to have available when they

seek medical care. Each participant was given weekly medication planner boxes that Public

Health Nursing provided instructions on and demonstrated use. Additional presentations

on available program services and contact information were given by Behavioral Health Director, Dara Thorpe and Injury Prevention Program Coordinator, Sacha Almanza. Elder

games and physical fitness activities, such as Tai Chi which promotes balance and mobility,

were provided by the Resource Centers physical fitness staff.

The last AST Public Health grant programs elder event was held Thursday, December 20th

at the Little Axe Resource Center. This “Winter Wellness Land” event included door

prizes, fitness games and highlighted fire safety as weather conditions turn cold. AST physical fitness staff provided games and chair and strength band exercise demonstration to participating elders. Special guests included recently retired Shawnee Fire Department Captain

of 24 years, Billy Mitchell , AST OEH Director Kenny Jones, and OEH Project Coordinator

Dennis Burks. Mr. Mitchell’s presentation included a fire extinguishing safety education

video and a offered a question and answer session concluding the presentation. AST tribal

members are eligible for free Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors, including installation,

through a program offered by the AST OEH staff. Many participants signed up for these

OEH Services.

Christmas

Dinner

Larry & Sarah Smith enjoy the

Christmas Dinner

John Blanchard &

Edward Littlehead

Louise & LaVern

Love Those Teddy Bears!

For more information on

AST OEH Services contact 405.214.4235

AST Public Health Nursing Programs

Bingo

Little Axe Schools now have their own

smart phone app available in the Apple App Store

or the Android Market. Just search for the free app

called “schConnect” and download it to your phone.

To set it up, simply select the State (Oklahoma) and

the District (Little Axe Schools). You can then select

which sites you wish to receive notifications from,

such as District, Elementary School, Middle School,

or High School. This application is now the primary

source of notification for school closures due to

weather or incidents. And coming soon, each

instructor will have the ability to send notifications

about assignment due dates, upcoming tests, or club

events to parents and students who have selected to

receive notifications from specific teachers or clubs!

Please download and make use of this great tool!

Shirley Megehee

Blackout Bingo Winner

Sabria Tyler

Blackout Bingo Winner

Charles

Tiger with

all those

cards

hoping

to win

Blackout

Bingo!!!

Virginia & Kathy

Margaret Ellis

Frank Tiger

January 2013

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Oven Fried Chicken

Mashed Pot./Gravy

Greenbeans

Bread

Pudding

Chicken Fry Steak

Mashed Pot/Gravy

Veggies

Bread

Fruit

Ham Wraps

Lett, Tom, Onions

Chips

Pickles

Plums

AST Complex

Closed for

Martin Luther King

Jr Day

AST Complex

Closed

Hamburgers

Lett, Tom & Onions

Tator Tots

Yogurt

Hoagie Sandwich

Lett, Tom, Onion

Italian Pasta Salad

Mixed Fruit

Manwich

Pot Salad

Pickle Spear

Apricots

WEDNESDAY

Roast

Red Pot.

Brown Gravy

Roll

Fruit

Monday-Thursday, Lunch served 11am to 1pm

Friday BREAKFAST served 9am to 1pm

Salad Bar is served at the congregate sites only.

Pork Chop

Scalloped Pot.

Beets/Bread

Peaches

Chili w/ beans

Crackers

Carrots

Cake

Smoked Sausage

Cabbage

Bread

Crisp

THURSDAY

Tamales

Mexi-corn

Tossed Salad*

Cinnamon Roll

Beef Tips & Noodles

Veggies

Roll

Mandarin Oranges

Mexican Casserole

Ranch Beans

Spanish Rice

Chicken Pot Pie

w/ veggies

Biscuit

Pears

Salad Bar*

Pinto Beans

w/ ham

squash

Cowboy Bread

Peaches

Fish

Coleslaw

Hushpuppies

Jell-O

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

French Toast

Sausage Links

Fruit

Boiled Egg

Sausage Patty

Cereal

Muffin

Oatmeal

Toast

Bacon

Fruit

Biscuit

Sausage Biscuit

Eggs

Fruit

BBQ Chicken

Mac N Chez

Baked Beans

Bread

Pineapples

During the winter months, if the Shawnee /

Little Axe Schools are closed due to the

weather, WE WILL ALSO BE CLOSED.

From the Title VI Staff

January 1, The AST Complex will be closed for New Year’s Day.

January 21, The AST Complex will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr Day

No meals will be served or delivered on these days.

During the winter months, if the Shawnee /Little Axe School Systems are closed due to

the weather we will also be closed. Please be careful if you will be outside.

If you have any questions or concerns you can contact us at

405-275-4030 ext 169, 149 or 180.

The Title VI Staff has been blessed during the year of 2012 with serving our elders and knowing

you have had a good meal during the week. We give a special Thank You to Mary our Volunteer,

sweet, quiet & loves to help and to the workers who bring her.

Claims Must Be Filed By March 1, 2013

In $3.4 Billion Indian Trust Settlement

If you’d like to submit an ad or article

give us a call at

What is This About?

The Cobell v. Salazar Settlement is approved. The Settlement resolves a

class action lawsuit that claims that the federal government violated its

duties by mismanaging trust accounts and individual Indian trust lands.

Payments to the Historical Accounting Class are underway. The process

of considering claims for the Trust Administration Class is ongoing.

The final deadline if you need to file a claim form for the Trust Administration Class is March 1, 2013.

Am I Included?

The Trust Administration Class includes:

• Anyone alive on September 30, 2009, who:

° Had an IIM account recorded in currently available electronic data

in federal government systems anytime from approximately 1985

to September 30, 2009, or

° Can demonstrate ownership in trust land or land in restricted

status as of September 30, 2009.

• The estate (or heirs) of any deceased landowner or IIM account

holder whose account was open or whose trust assets had been in

probate according to the federal government’s records as of September

30, 2009.

Do I Need to File a Claim Form?

You must file a claim form if you believe you are a member of the Trust

Administration Class and you have not:

• Received IIM account statements at your current address anytime

between January 1, 1985 and September 30, 2009 and continue to

receive statements; or

• Received a payment as a member of the Historical Accounting

Class. If you did, you will receive a second payment automatically

as a member of the Trust Administration Class; or

off;IfVery

• Filed a claim form already using your current address.

you good; Place looks good; Very educational; Excellent; Friendly em

excellent facility good food what else could you ask for; Everyone is great!

have, the Claims Administrator will contact you.

You must fill out a claim form and mail it to Indian Trust

wasSettlegood; Nothing was fully set up at 8 am; Good day for the walk and co

ment, P.O. Box 9577, Dublin, OH 430174877, postmarked by

Thank You!

March 1, 2013 in order to receive a payment.

How Much Money Can I Get?

Members of the Trust Administration Class will likely receive at

least $800 or more. The actual amount will depend on the number of

claims and the costs of administration.

(405) 598-1279

(405) 481-0558

or send us an e-mail at

stiger@astribe.com

ALL ARTICLES FOR THE NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE ARE

DUE BY THE 20TH OF THE CURRENT MONTH

Unfortunately, we can only accept one picture per

birthday person, not per birthday wish.

For a claim form or to update your contact information:

Call Toll-Free: 1-800-961-6109 or Visit: www.IndianTrust.com

FY-2012

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

(thru 11/30/12)

FY-2012

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

(thru 11/30/12)

TAX