# 2 - 3 ExEcutivE committEE REpoRts (2016) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Af9e230ee48ba064a ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text “Among The Shawnee” 2 - 3 ExEcutivE committEE REpoRts 5 Building Blocks 6 EmERgEncy managEmEnt 8 ElEction commission 9 ast HEaltH systEms 14 gRass mowing application 15 titlE vi mEnu & nEws 17 tax commission 19 will pREpaRation clinic 20 - 21 may BiRtHdays 22 ast FitnEss calEndER 24 - 25 mosquito pREvEntion 27 - 34 ast tRiBal REsolutions 39 FostER caRE THE 2ND ANNUAL INDIAN EDUCATION LEGISLATIVE DAY On April 21, 2016 at The 2nd Annual Indian Education Legislative Day held at the State Capitol. The Absentee Shawnee Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe, gave opening remarks to the crowd. IF YOU’D LIKE TO SUBMIT AN AD OR ARTICLE: Give us a call at (405) 598-1279 or (405) 481-0558 or send us an e-mail to stiger@astribe.com ALL ARTICLES FOR THE NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE ARE DUE BY THE 15TH OF THE CURRENT MONTH. UNFORTUNATELY, WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT ONE PICTURE PER BIRTHDAY PERSON, NOT PER BIRTHDAY WISH. Executive Committee Edwina Butler-Wolfe Governor Isaac Gibson Lt. Governor John Johnson Secretary Leah Bates Treasurer Kenneth Blanchard Representative Monthly Executive Committee meetings can be watched online at astribe.com Governor’s Report Hello my friends, neighbors, relatives and Tribal members at large! We continue to have mild weather here in Shawnee with bouts of rain and somewhat humid days. I’ve noticed that trees are covered with green leaves and spring flowers are in full bloom. It is good to see the greenery after the lingering cold, brittle winter we had. This seasonal change brings with it the tornado season and that is always a potential challenge. As you saw in last month’s newsletter the Election Commission submitted their unofficial results. These were ‘unofficial’ at the time as a Protest had been submitted by Ken Blanchard. The Election Commission ruled on that protest and it was determined that he hadn’t submitted enough support documents. It is my understanding that Representative Blanchard has submitted an appeal to the Supreme Court and we will see what our tribal court system rules. For the newly enrolled tribal citizen or for those who may not be aware of how our court system is set up we have a district court with one full time (24/7) judge who hears criminal and all civil cases with the exception of bankruptcy and probate. There are two alternate judges that serve in both the District and Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is comprised of three judges and hears cases appealed from the District Court. Last month I shared with you that due to revenue failure in the State of Oklahoma our public educators and educational systems were facing issues that, in my opinion, should be deemed a ‘State of Emergency’. Many Oklahoma counties met this challenge by passing bonds in an effort to offset the financial burden the state is facing and to meet the needs found in their respective communities. This, to me, is a short term and costly solution for a long term problem that would be best resolved through federal and state level legislation. It also appears that our state is getting ready to shift from nationally being 49th in its pay level, for teachers, to 50th. We need State government to give education and health more consideration. We need to make it clear that our children and their education matter and this can be done by paying teachers fair market salaries, ensuring the core curriculum being taught in schools is culturally enriched with Native American history and traditions and that our children are in safe and secure learning environments. Facebook and social media forums are in large part, the result of the millennial age group and advanced technology. These media/ communication forums can be useful tools if used in a manner that is productive and constructive. Currently our tribe doesn’t have a Communications Policy in place or we could ensure that the propaganda released by certain of our elected body was done in a non-judgmental and professional manner. So, for those of you who use Facebook, I encourage you to consider your words carefully as the world is watching and 2 certain agencies actively monitor these website exchanges. What you say on a Facebook site can be meaningful or harmful and I strongly encourage you to be cautious. Executive Committee - Oversight Responsibility Over the past few months many of you have asked which Executive Committee member should you communicate with when you have a concern with a Department? Below I have listed each Executive Committee members designated oversight responsibility. As Governor I have: • Indian Health Service (not the Health Corporations) – funding and self-governance • Gaming Commission • Afterschool Programs • Education • Public Safety – BIA Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, Fire, Safety Officer • CCDF – Building Blocks • Media The Lt. Governor has: • Maintenance • BIA Transportation/ROADS • OEH/OEP The Secretary has: • Enrollment • Indian Child Welfare • TERO • Domestic Violence • Title VI • • • Social Services – Clothing, Burial Veterans Tribal Switchboard Operator/Receptionist – the individual who answers incoming calls and directs them. The Treasurer has: • Finance • Grants • Management Information Services (MIS) • BIA Realty & Probate • Procurement The Representative has: • Culture/Language • Human Resources The question has been posed as to how many vehicles does the tribe currently own and/or operate? The tribe owns/operates approximately 137 vehicles with three of these currently not operating. The two departments with the most vehicles is Maintenance with 54 vehicles and the Police Department with 21 (1 isn’t working). Who has these? Please see the attached table indicating which Departments have vehicles. It is unclear to me why Maintenance has so many vehicles assigned to it. This many vehicles in operation increases our Insurance premium costs. If a driver has tickets or has no license or is driving a vehicle without a tag or insurance may lead to placing the tribe in a position of liability. Recently I learned that an employee took a vehicle home and it caught fire at their residence. It is unclear if it was reported to our insurance or if it was a loss to the tribe. The tribe must monitor its costs and its liabilities. Court Actions of Note - Jeff and Isaac Gibson On April 12th a court hearing was held for Lt. Governor Isaac Gibson, Jr. and former Representative Jeff ‘J.W.’ Gibson, whose counsel of record is Gary Pitchlynn. The tribe’s Special Prosecutor, Housley Couch, entered no pleas at this hearing. Neither of the Gibson’s appeared in Court. A Preliminary status review hearing date is set for May 23rd. Both Gibson’s are being tried for embezzlement, fraudulent use of a credit card, misusing public monies, unlawful official action, and criminal conspiracy. Building Blocks III - Daycare Over the past 4 years a daycare center has been in the process of being built in the Little Axe community. The former Representative and his daycare consultant entered into what appears to be unauthorized agreements with an architectural firm and a construction company to build the Building Blocks III daycare. When I came into Office I was faced with personnel issues in the daycare program and with concerns about the daycare center. The architectural firm being used for this project created a beautiful, but flawed, daycare facility plan. This flaw was pointed out to the architect by the OEH Director, Ken Jones, who had been tasked with this project by both the Lt. Governor and I as the OEH Director’s salary is partially budgeted from my IHS program funds and OEP which is the Lt. Governor’s. It was due to Mr. Jones project analysis that the kitchen design flaw was found and corrected by the architectural firm. This correction came at a great cost to the CCDF grant - approximately $180,000. The difficulties continued as the construction group took direction, not from me or my staff or from OEH but from the Lt. Governor’s Office. The Lt. Governor’s Office mismanaged the parking lot project which led to: a TWO year delay in opening the daycare facility; liens being placed against the facility and potentially costly, orally agreed upon, change orders. To resolve this I, the CCDF Project Coordinator, the OEH Director, my Senior Policy Analyst, and most recently the Attorney General, has been diligently working to sort out all of the issues. As of this date we have sent checks to the construction firm, asked that liens be removed from the daycare so that it can be opened, communicated with the Lt. Governor’s BIA Specialist to discern what oral agreements he made and which change orders he actually authorized, passed an Executive Committee resolution which allows for a landscaping bond to be purchased for the parking lot and are now entering into mediation to determine what other costs are due. Other Topics/Expressions Happy Birthday & Anniversary To those who have had a birthday or anniversary I extend my warmest regards. Condolences To those families who may have lost a family member this month I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family. Maintenance Over the years since I took Office I have frequently spoken about the need of a Master Maintenance Plan being developed with tribal priorities being established by the Executive Committee for our current buildings and for you, our tribal people, to have equal opportunity to get needed repairs done on your homes. I can’t begin to tell you how frustrating it is to see our 3 buildings falling apart. This week pieces from my ceiling had to be removed AGAIN. This is for the umpteenth time since I took Office and yet this is only a small concern compared to others on the campus. We have programs in buildings that look like a good, strong wind would blow them down. We have buildings that have roof leaks, toilets and sinks that need replaced, an archaic elevator, flooring that needs removed and replaced, walls needing scrapped and painted, wiring and electrical outlet needs, plumbing concerns, yet with all of these tribal complex and program needs the Lt. Governor sends our Maintenance staff out to go ‘help the State Parks Department’ according to his unpublished General Council Report, as the State doesn’t have the resources we do. I hope you see the irony in that. So, if the Lt. Governor and/or his Office have entered into contracts and/or agreements with Lake Thunderbird or the Oklahoma State Parks Department those are not under Resolutions that I am aware of and I am at every Executive Committee and General Council meeting. This continues to be a pattern of behavior for the Lt. Governor and his staff – entering into unauthorized agreements that place the tribe in positions of liability that cause disruptions in needed services. Over the three years I have been in Office there are only a handful of Maintenance workers that continue to provide maintenance in our buildings and I express my gratitude and thanks to you. In Conclusion I have 13 months left in Office and I find each day eventful and full of possibilities. My door is always open (unless I am in a meeting or at a meeting) and I welcome your visits. Help me to make a difference – stand beside me and Let us Build for the Future (BFF) - united and together! Thank you for your support. Representative’s Report Greetings Tribal Members: I would like to express my deepest condolences to the families of the recent deceased Tribal Members and to wish a speedy recovery to the Tribal Members who have fallen ill. I would also like to wish my staff a Happy belated Birthday: Cultural Preservation: Leonard Longhorn (April 05) and Administrative Assistant: Diane Ponkilla (April 18). I enjoyed visiting with everyone, especially those Tribal Members who have traveled a great distance to be with us and have a good time. Also, I enjoyed the calm atmosphere of the business portion of the meeting getting the important facts before passing judgement. I listened to a Tribal Member who had expressed displeasure with tribal employees driving tribal vehicles, using the Tribe’s gas card, using tribal gas for casino trips, bowling outings and golf tournaments. Without pointing a finger, it’s obvious to the populace which elected official allows this abuse of the Tribe’s resources. We can change this abuse at the next election by putting people in office who have the Tribe’s best interest at heart and not the type of people who have their own selfish agenda for the next twenty-four months. HUMAN RESOURCES The mission of the Human Resource Department is to recruit, retain and develop a highly competent workforce that supports the core goals, vision and values of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe offers wonderful benefits for their employees: BlueCross/ BlueShield, Delta Dental, VSP (Vision), Prudential Life and Short Term Disability Insurance, 125 Plan, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), AFLAC and a 401K Retirement Plan that is matched up to 5%. Absentee Shawnee Tribe is an outstanding employer and genuinely cares about their employees. Currently Absentee Shawnee Tribe has 12 employment positions open, however to view a full listing please visit our website at www.astribe. com. If you have any questions regarding the Human Resources Department please call Cheri Hardeman at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6252. AST EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS Title Division Project Coordinator Assistant Teacher Floater AST Police Building Blocks Child Dev. Ctr. Building Blocks Child Dev. Ctr. Building Blocks Child Dev. Ctr. Building Blocks Child Dev. Ctr. Building Blocks Child Dev. Ctr. Building Blocks Child Dev. Ctr. Building Blocks Child Dev. Ctr. Building Blocks Child Dev. Ctr. Building Blocks Child Dev. Ctr. Cultural Preservation Floater Floater Master Teacher Teacher Food Prep Assistant Teacher Assistant Director Gift Shop Manager Director of MIS Realty Specialist II Absentee Shawnee Tribe Employment Positions Location Type Part Time Full Time Full Time Part Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Part Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Shawnee LittleAxe LittleAxe LittleAxe Shawnee LittleAxe LittleAxe LittleAxe Shawnee Shawnee Shawnee MIS Shawnee Realty Shawnee Internal Public Posted Public 04-07-16 Public 07-23-15 Public 07-23-15 Public 07-23-15 Public 07-23-15 Public 07-23-15 Public 07-23-15 Public 07-23-15 Public 02-18-16 Public 04-14-16 Public 04-12-16 Public 03-30-16 Public 12-23-15 Closing Reports To Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Until Filled Police Chief Sr. Policy Analyst Director Director Director Director Director Director Director Director Director Cultural Preservation Dir. Tribal Treasurer Realty Director Forward Completed Absentee Shawnee Tribe applications with resume to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Human Resources Department 2025 South Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 Fax: 405-273-2710 Email: HR@astribe.com Tax Collections FY-2016 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (thru 3/31/2016) FY-2016 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (Thru 3/21/16) TAX CATEGORY JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES TOTAL COLLECTED Sales (6%) Gaming % of free cash Employee (1%) Severance (8%) Motor Vehicle Tobacco Refund $6,629.54 $5,925.93 $6,695.50 $100,000.00 $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $20,005.91 $10,776.88 $7,398.58 $2,266.67 $1,609.65 $460.78 $10,173.81 $16,449.81 $16,519.87 $7,107.73 $1,052.86 $7,697.88 $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 $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 $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 $19,250.97 $550,000.00 $38,181.37 $4,337.10 $43,143.49 $15,858.47 TOTAL TAXES $146,183.66 $285,815.13 $238,772.61 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $670,771.40 $300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $668.45 0.10% TOTAL COLLECTIONS $146,407.11 $285,960.13 $239,072.61 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $671,439.85 100% Miscellaneous $223.45 $145.00 4 2.87% 81.91% 5.69% 0.65% 6.43% 2.36% Congratulations Abbe!!!! BUILDING BLOCKS AST TRIBAL POLICE Family of Faith Christian School 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team OCSSA 2A STATE CHAMPIONS! Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Building Blocks C.D.C. 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, Ok. 74801 P: (405)878-0633 F: (405)878-0156 Our Muffins for Moms event was a huge success!! All of the children enjoyed eating breakfast with their mothers. Thank you to all the moms who were able to participate. We hope that all of the moms had a wonderful Mother’s Day! We will celebrate Father’s Day in the month of June. We invite the fathers of our children to join us for breakfast in celebration of Father’s Day on Friday, June 17th when we have Donuts with Dad! The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police Department’s patrol fleet now has a new look! We have added graphics for greater visibility and identification. Building Blocks currently has 48 children enrolled. We are in the process of enrolling children from our waiting list. If you are interested in placing your child on our waiting list, please contact the center at 405-878-0633. We can email or fax you a waiting list application. We are open to the public, but preference is given to Native American Children. Anyone with information concerning or Abbe Owingssuspicious - 8Th Grade criminal activity is encouraged to contact theChamp Absentee Basketball AST Tribal MDepartment ember Abbe Owings, An 8th grad Shawnee Tribal Police at (405)275-3200. ♥Proud Momma, Dos Owings of Faith Christian School. On February 13th ,2016 February 13th, 2016, basketball team On won the OCSSA Abbe Owings and the 8th grade girls class 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!!! basketball team took state at the OCSSA 2A class state championship Congratulations Abbe!!!! PROUD MOMMA-­‐Dos Owings Thank you, Heather Presley Director Honoring Our Past With Promise for Our Future LIFE is Beautiful Living Meth Free 10 5 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WILDFIRE SAFETY Basic safety tips: If you see a wildfire and haven’t received evacuation orders yet, call 9-1-1. Don’t assume that someone else has already called. If ordered to evacuate during a wildfire, do it immediately- make sure and tell someone where you are going and when you have arrived. To find out what alerts are available in your area, search the Internet with your town, city, or county name and the word “alerts.” If you or someone you are with has been burned, call 9-1-1 or seek help immediately; cool and cover burns to reduce chance of further injury or infection. Prepare your home: Regularly clean the roof and gutters, Maintain an area 30’ away from your home that is free of anything that will burn such as wood piles, dried leaves, newspapers and other brush, connect garden hoses long enough to reach any area of the home and fill garbage cans, tubs or other large containers with water; review your homeowner’s insurance policy and prepare/update a list of your home’s contents Fire weather watches = dangerous fire weather conditions are possible over the next 12-72 hours Steps to take: Turn on your tv/radio for the latest weather updates and emergency instructions; know where to go; if you are ordered to evacuate know the route to take and have a plan of where you will go, check in with your friends and family. Keep your car fueled, in good condition, and stocked with emergency supplies and a change of clothes. After a Wildfire: Return home only when authorities say it is safe. For several hours after the fire, maintain a “fire watch.” Check and re-check for smoke, sparks or hidden embers throughout the house, including the roof and the attic. Use caution when entering burned areas as hazards may still exist, including hot spots, which can flare up without warning. Evacuate immediately if you smell smoke. ARE YOU READY FOR SEVERE WEATHER? The more you prepare in advance, the easier it will be to do the right thing, protect your family and have a calmer experience. Things to be thinking about: 1. Storm shelter cleaned out and ready for use? 2. Flashlights and Batteries? 3. Weather Radio programmed and working? 4. Checking local forecast at lease daily? 5. Family aware of the plan and what to do? 6. What about your pets? While there’s nothing we can do to stop dangerous weather from affecting us, there are things we can do to stay safe when the weather turns nasty. Weather safety and survival - no matter what the hazard - depend on the following key items: KNOW THE HAZARDS Be aware of the hazards that you might face during a weather event. KNOW WHEN TO EXPECT DANGEROUS WEATHER Monitor forecasts and information from experts at your local National Weather Service Forecast Office. PAY ATTENTION To all watches, advisories and warnings affecting you. HAVE A PLAN TO STAY SAFE Think about it before it happens and be ready to act to survive. COMMUNITY OUTREACH Smoke Alarms – the Red Cross is providing smoke alarms for tribal members’ households. If your smoke alarm is five years or older (or if you don’t remember how long its been since it was installed), or if you don’t have a smoke alarm, please contact the Tribal Police or Emergency Manager and provide your name, physical address of your residence, contact number and number in household. We will add your name to our list and you will be notified when the alarms are ready to be installed. Red Cross will be training teams to install the smoke alarms at the homes. Contact information: Tribal Police Department 405-275-3200, Emergency Manager 405-740-1562 or email lday@astribe.com. 6 EMERGENCY NUMBERS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE HEARTLINE EMERGENCY 911 211 Police, Fire, Ambulance State of Oklahoma TRIBAL POLICE TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGER 405-275-3200 405-740-1562 (Cell) Absentee Shawnee Absentee Shawnee SHERIFF CITY POLICE CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. 405-273-1727 405-273-2121 405-273-5272 405-273-2157 Pottawatomie County Shawnee Shawnee Pottawatomie County SHERIFF CITY POLICE HEALTH DEPT. 405-701-8888 405-321-1600 405-749-1591 Cleveland County Norman Cleveland County OG&E 405-272-9595 1-800-522-6870 Report Power Outage CANADIAN VALLEY 405-382-3680 Power Outage DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY HIGHWAY PATROL 1-800-522-0206 405-425-4385 State of Oklahoma Road Conditions INDIAN CHILD WELFARE (ICW) This article testifies to the need of tribal foster homes to provide temporary care for Absentee Shawnee children. We need homes that will respect the culture of our children and accept them as they are. We seek to find homes that will not only provide for the basic needs of our children but will also keep them tied to their culture. The AST Foster Care Program is actively looking for Tribal Foster homes. WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. -- Two members of the Navajo Nation have sued The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, alleging the church placed Native American children in Mormon foster homes where they were sexually abused and that LDS leaders did not take adequate steps to protect those children. The lawsuit, filed in Navajo Nation District Court on March 22, names The Corporation of the President of the LDS Church, The Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the LDS Church, LDS Family Services and the LDS Church itself. The allegations stem from a foster care program formerly carried out by the LDS Church and its subsidiaries called the “Indian Placement Program” or the “Lamanite Placement Program” (LPP). The two plaintiffs, a brother and sister, state they and another sibling experienced abuse while in the program in Utah from 19761983. “It was kind of a series of ongoing sexual abuse situations of varying degrees while in this program,” said Craig Vernon, one of the attorneys for the plaintiffs. The brother, fictitiously named in the lawsuit as “RJ” to protect his privacy, reportedly suffered abuse that included fondling, sexual molestation and rape during his years in the program. According to the suit, RJ was placed in an LDS home in Oak City, Utah in 1978 at the age of 10, where he was allegedly sexually molested on several occasions by an older stepbrother. The boy was removed from the home after he disclosed the abuse, and the next year he was placed with another family in Utah--where the lawsuit states he was again molested by an older foster-brother. After the boy said he again reported the abuse to Church leaders, he was placed with another family in the LPP, where he was again allegedly abused and also witnessed the alleged abuse of a younger sister. He said he reported the abuse to the Church, but this time, the Church sent him back to live in that same home where the reported abuse occurred. The sister, fictitiously named “MM” in lawsuit documents, was placed in an LDS home in Utah in 1976. The girl was allegedly raped by a friend of her stepbrother, who was 40 years old at the time. A few years later in 1983, after being placed in a different foster home in Centerfield, Utah, MM said she was again allegedly abused sexually, this time by her foster-father. The lawsuit alleges the LDS Church did not take reasonable steps to protect the children--even after abuse was reported. “The problem is, when they reported this to LDS social services, we don’t believe that the police was ever contacted,” Vernon said. “First and foremost, that’s what needs to happen.” Abuse needs to be reported to police,” Vernon said. The lawsuit seeks damages for the injury caused to the plaintiffs, though no amount is specified. And, Vernon said, the plaintiffs want to see the LDS Church write a formal apology for harms caused and to restore Navajo culture, which they allege was damaged by years of efforts to assimilate native children into white, Mormon culture. The lawsuit states Mormons believe Native Americans were “cursed” with dark skin for wickedness, and the lawsuit alleges Mormons felt a cultural and religious duty to convert Native American children and immerse them in white, Mormon culture as a way to redeem their prophetic destiny. As such, thousands of Navajo children like the plaintiffs were baptized into the LDS Church and relocated to live with white, Mormon families through the LPP. THE AST FOSTER CARE PROGRAM IS ACTIVELY LOOKING FOR TRIBAL FOSTER CARE HOMES FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: JULIE WILSON 275-4030 EXT. 6376 7 ELECTION COMMISSION PLEASE fill out EACH BLANK completely and return by the Deadline. ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST I, ____________________________________, hereby certify that I am or will be an Eligible (Print Name) Voter of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe on or before June 18, 2016. I cannot physically be present to cast my Vote at the June 18, 2016 Run Off Election, therefore, I am requesting an Absentee Ballot be mailed to me at the following address. Name (please print): ___________________________________________________________ (first) (middle) (maiden) (last) Address:____________________________ City: _______________St: _______Zip:________ CDIB#:______________________ Date of Birth:_______________________ Signature:________________________________ Date:______________________________ All REQUESTS must be returned to the Election Commission by the deadline of May 29, 2016 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. 6271 Toll free number 1-800-256-3341 ext. 6271 Deliver in Person to: Election Commission Office located in the Tribal Court Building All eligible voters are entitled to vote either at the Polls or by Absentee Ballot. This form may be duplicated for your convenience. ______________________________________________________________________________ ELECTION COMMISSION USE ONLY Received: _____________________ Approved:____________________ Disapproved: _______________ If Disapproved (reason): _________________________________________________________________ Denial Letter Mailed:___________________________ Ballot Mailed:_____________________________ _______________________________________ Election Commission/Representative 8 AST HeAlTH SySTem - mAy 2016 AAAHC Accreditation is over! The health system has endured on a long journey to accreditation, and April was the culmination of years of effort and perseverance by the staff. The health system will not know for several weeks the actual score, but the surveyors were extremely impressed with the professionalism, dedication, and pride the health system’s staff showed them during the accreditation review last month. During the summation, the health system’s programs and services were repeatedly described as “best seen to date” and “best program ever reviewed by the team” as well as using words such as “Outstanding,” “Excellent,” and “Fabulous” to describe the policies and procedures and programmatic oversight of all major and minor graded areas! I’m extremely proud of the health system and all of the employees for their efforts and dedication towards making our “prevention, progress, and pride” theme a reality! This is what the health system has strived to achieve for all of our patients in our health and wellness journey, to include our employees who actively participate in health and wellness activities to keep themselves health, strong, and vibrant to better serve our patients and be examples to their families and communities. The Executive Committee, and the health boards, especially Mr. Melpherd Switch’s leadership as chairman, has been instrumental in maintaining a consistent focus on both the tribal members and other serviced patients, as well as assuring the viability of all programs offered by the health system remain actively staffed, current, and professional at all times. In addition to the flurry of accreditation activities, the Diabetes and Wellness program held their Easter Egg Walk/Run on Saturday, April 2nd at the Little Axe Health Center. They had approximately 50+ participants and volunteers who ventured into the cool, spring morning to complete their run/walk. All did a great job! Once again, our team of excellent employees rose up and shined brightly for our health system! I’m extremely proud of our outstanding star performers again this month, and thank them all for their contributions to our patients, their fellow employees, and the tribe! Employee of the month for health was Robert White, LittleAxe; Team of the Month: Mr. Chris Larkin, Compliance Officer; Mr. John Kammerzell, Facilities Director; Mrs. Michelle Wollenzin, RN, Quality Director; Mrs. Marla Throckmorton, RN, CMPE, Deputy Director; Ms. Elise Grein, RN, Nursing; Mrs. Jennifer Harmon, Finance Director; Mrs. Tammy Peery, Credentialing; Mr. Jim Robertson, Patient Advocate; Mrs. Dayna Dick, Health HR; Mrs. Autumn Felton and Ms. Chelsea Cope, Mrs. Jennifer Wells, Operator; Mrs. Aly Miller, Strategic Communications/Marketing; Mrs. Alyssa Campbell, Health Attorney; and Mr. Switch, Board Chairman. Special Leadership Award: Mr. Darrel Longhorn. The health employees continue to accomplish outstanding feats for our patients and for each other, taking care of our internal and external customers/patients. They all make a difference for our health system and for the health and wellness of all of our patients! • PlusCare Clinic has the ability to treat non-life threatening illnesses and injuries on a walk-in basis (no appointment needed). This service is extended to existing AST tribal members and other IHS eligible Native Americans who are the ages of 2 years and up. If you are a new (AI/AN) patient to our health system and are in need of our PlusCare services, please bring with you, your CDIB card, a second form of identification and health insurance card(s), if available. The location is 15702 East State Highway 9, Norman, OK (former Little Axe Clinic-near Thunderbird Casino/Norman). The phone number is (405) 447-0477. Hours of operation are M-F 9 AM to 9 PM M-F 9 AM to 9 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM and holidays are 9 AM to 5 PM (excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas). • Emergency Dental Clinic is available every Monday from 8 AM to 11:30 AM at the Little Axe Health Center. Patients will be evaluated on a first come, first serve basis and type of emergency care needed. Patients who have suffered trauma or present infection will be considered before other as well as established patients being considered before new patients. For more information, please call (405) 447-0300. • AST/Serviced Health System Native American Veterans: If you are currently receiving services with the area VA Medical Center, please contact us today to set up an appointment to have your services established with the AST Health System at either the Shawnee Clinic (405) 878-5850 or Little Axe Health Center (405) 447-0300. • If you need CPR training, please contact the AST Health System’s Public Health Office at (405) 447-0300 for scheduling and training opportunities. • Contract Health Services (CHS) interactive phone menu helps patients access the most appropriate service provider by calling (405) 701-7951 at the Little Axe Health Center. This feature will speed up access to the patients seeking services and follow-up to their care. We also have Contract Health representatives available at our Shawnee location. Tribal members are able to call Ms. Flo Mann, LPN or Ms. Laurie Webber, LPN at (405) 878-5850. • Customer Service line is (405) 701-7623. Please direct all complaints or compliments to this line for appropriate attention and/or response. Please be assured that this is the best way to have each situation addressed, with consistent updates from our Health Staff. After the investigations of all issues are complete, our Health Director or a Clinic Administrator will personally contact you with updates, decisions, or question pertaining to your case. • The AST Anti-Bullying Prevention “HOTLINE” is (405) 701-7987 during work hours 8-5, M-F, and for added confidentiality or after hours you may contact Mrs. Dara Thorpe at either (405) 701-7992 or via cell (405) 4810815 to start intervention assistance for tribal youth. If it is an emergency or someone is at risk of harming themselves or others, please contact 911. • The Affordable Care Act Decision Tool continues to be a valuable tool with helping you decide what you need to do for compliance with the act. Please see the ACA tab at the ASTHA Health Program’s Website: http://www. asthealth.org/aca (Please visit our site today to find out what you need to do to protect yourself and your family)! • Emergency After hour Pharmacy Access: If you experience an emergent issue after hours and receive a prescription that needs to be filled that same evening, AST Health has provided access for Tribal members only at three (3) approved Wal-green locations in Shawnee and Norman. You will need to submit your prescription and it is mandatory to identify yourself with your AST CDIB card and other appropriate ID. Then they shall fill your prescription. You will have a 5-day limited fill on your prescription. Upon the first work/ business day, you can have the remaining balance of your prescription(s) transferred to your AST pharmacy in either Shawnee or Little Axe, and they will fill your remaining balance. The three (3) AST Health approved Walgreen service locations are: 1427 North Harrison Street or at 600 Shawnee Mall Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma or 615 West Main Street, Norman, Oklahoma. The Little Axe Health Center Drive-Thru Pharmacy is also available for emergency fills, for tribal members only, from: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM MondayFriday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday & Sunday and holidays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas. • Social Media: You can follow the AST Health System on Facebook and receive the most current messages and announcements regarding your tribal health care. Additional health related information: 9 AST PHARMACY Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System Behavioral Health Services When requesting refills, please provide 24 hour notice until pick-up. The most efficient method is to have your refill numbers ready when you call the Pharmacy, and use our automated system. Deliveries of controlled medications are not allowed. If you would like to receive a text message to your cell phone when your medications are ready for pick-up, please alert the pharmacy staff and provide us with your current cell phone number. Please inform us of changes in address, phone number, insurance and other contact information (changes at registration do not flow to pharmacy). Office Hours Monday-thru-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Little Axe Clinic 15951 Little Axe Drive Norman, OK 73025 Ph. 405-701-7987 If you have any questions at any time, feel free to call either Pharmacy or stop by and speak with one of our Pharmacy staff. We are happy to assist you with your pharmaceutical needs! Shawnee Clinic 2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 Ph. 405-878-4716 Services are offered through: Little Axe Clinic & Shawnee Clinic for all Federally Recognized Tribes. Hours of Operation: Little Axe: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (7:30am-5:30pm Drive-Thru) Phone-(405)292-9530 Shawnee: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm Phone-(405)878-5859 AST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES For counseling information, contact: Shawnee BH: Roberta Cooper (405) 878-4716 Little Axe BH: Rolanda Smith (405)701-7987 We are open through the lunch hour!! Women’s H e al t h **BOTH PHARMACY DEPARTMENTS ARE CLOSED WITH THE CLINICS THE FIRST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON OF EVERY MONTH TO COMPLETE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES. ** Ser v ic at Sh es prov ided aw 405.8 nee Clin ic Sched78.4702 appo ule an intm ent Little Axe Health Center Women’s Health Services Located in the Primary Health Care Providing & Promoting Preventative Health for All Women Services include: Thank You, AST Pharmacy Staff h Adult immunizations h Breast & Pelvic Exams h Mammogram Referral h Bone Density Studies AFTER HOUR PHARMACY NOTIFICATION Information about: • • • • • • • • The Walgreens located at 100 12th Avenue NE in Norman, OK is no longer contracted with the AST Health System to pay for after hour emergency prescriptions due to losing its 24-hour service status. Tribal members may now take prescriptions to: Walgreens 615 W. Main St Norman, OK (405) 573-5019 18 10 Health Promotion Quitting Smoking Misuse of Alcohol and Drugs Nutrition Physical Fitness and Exercise Controlling Stress and Violence Prevention of Pregnancy AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases Women’s Health Services Little Axe Health Center 15951 Little Axe Drive . Norman, OK 73026 405.447.0300 . Fax 405.701.7605 www.asthealth.org ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS APPLYING FOR TRIBAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE (T.E.A) (A ONE TIME YEARLY PAYMENT OF $150.00, PER RESIDENCE) ELIGIBILITY ¸ ENROLLED ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE ¸ 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER ¸ UTILITY BILL IN YOUR NAME AND/OR SPOUSE’S NAME (SPOUSE MUST RESIDE IN HOME) ¸ TOTAL RESIDENCE INCOME (MUST NOT EXCEED A MONTHLY NET PAY OF $2,800.00) REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: ¸ SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE) ¸ CDIB CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE) ¸ CURRENT UTILITY BILL AND/OR DISCONNECT NOTICE ¸ CURRENT 30 DAYS INCOME VERIFICATION (I.E. CHECK STUB, SOCIAL SECURITY, UNEMPLOYMENT, TANF, ETC.) ¸ UNEMPLOYED APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM PROVIDED BY CASE WORKER APPLICATION ALSO ONLINE: wwwastribe.com HAVE APPLICATION COMPLETED AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONS BEFORE SUBMITTING TO SOCIAL SERVICES THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & ENGINEERING (OEH&E) Office of Environmental Health & Engineering •Tribal Housing Improvements Application The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing sanitary, safe, and decent housing for its members by utilizing the following criteria to select the most “in need” tribal members with homes that are in disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The principal role of OEH&E is to raise the health status of our tribal members to the highest possible level by providing services in the area of water and wastewater. To qualify for a water well and/or septic system, the applicant must be an enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal member and reside within one of these six counties; Pottawatomie, Cleveland, Oklahoma, Payne, Lincoln, or Logan, provide land ownership by verification such as a Warranty Deed or Notarized Lease Agreement through the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Reality Department. Proof of income is not required. The services we provide are: new water wells, renovation of a water wells, new city or rural water connections, replacement of city or rural water service lines, new wastewater septic systems, renovation of septic systems, new city sewer lines/ renovation of city sewer lines and water treatment systems as needed. We are not funded to perform annual pumping of septic tanks. That service is considered part of home maintenance. If you are having water or wastewater issues or building a new home and need services please come by our office and fill out an OEH&E application for assistance. If your home is under the management of any housing authority and has not been paid off, you do not qualify for assistance. Applications for this program are available online at www.astribe.com and at the OEH&E building. THIP list all applicants by a priority list: a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly b. Income c. Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions d. Condition of Home Other Programs available: •Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program Applications need to be completed and all necessary documents attached before the application will be processed. Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com. Submit completed application to: Office of Environmental Health & Engineering Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13 If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at (405) 214-4235 18 11 Office of Environmental Health Brownfield Response Progra m What is a Brownfield? The EPA defines a brownfield site as “...real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, contaminants, controlled substances, petroleum or petroleum products, or is mine-scarred land.” Do you possibly have a Brownfield site on your land? Typical Brownfield Sites Include:  Abandoned Factories/Buildings/Homes  Burned Homes  Buried Dump Sites  Open Dump Sites  A Large Amount of Tires If it’s possible that you have a Brownfield site on your property, or if you know of a possible Brownfield site, please contact: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Brownfield Response Program 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 ( 405) 214-4235 AST.Environmental.Programs@astribe.com  Former Cattle Dip Pit Sites  Barrels of Unknown Substances  Old Service Stations  Oil Storage Facilities  Oil/Gas Well Sites Follow us on Facebook to view and comment on current and upcoming projects www.facebook.com/ ast.environmental.programs  Old Dry Cleaning Businesses 5 12 ARE YO U ELIGI BLE FOR VA MEDICA L CA RE WHILE I MPRI SONE D? BENEFITS ASSISTANCE SERVICE (BAS) Incarcerated Veterans do not forfeit their eligibility for medical care; however, current regulations restrict VA from providing hospital and outpatient care to an incarcerated Veteran who is an inmate in an institution of another government agency when that agency has a duty to give the care or services. INCARCERATED VETERANS CAN A VETERAN RECEIVE VA BENEFITS WHILE IN PRISON? VA may provide care once the Veteran has been unconditionally released from the penal institution. Veterans interested in applying for enrollment into the VA healthcare system should contact the nearest VA healthcare facility upon their release. It is important justice-involved Veterans are familiar with VA benefits including what VA benefits they may still be eligible to receive, what happens to the benefits they are already receiving if they become incarcerated, and what program are available to assist them with reintegrating back into the community once released from incarceration. VA can pay certain benefits to Veterans who are VA PROG RA M FO R JUSTICE-INVO LVE D VETERANS incarcerated in a Federal, State, or local penal institution; however, the amount we can pay depends The Health Care for Re-entry Veterans (HCRV) Program is designed to help incarcerated Veterans on the type of benefit and reason for incarceration. This fact sheet provides information about the successfully reintegrate back into the community after their release. A critical part of HCRV is benefits most commonly affected by imprisonment. providing information to Veterans while they are incarcerated, so they can plan to reentry HO W W I LL I M PRI SO N ME N T A F F E C T VA B E N E F I T S ? themselves. A primary goal of the HCRV program is to prevent Veterans from becoming homeless Despite the circumstances, some justice-involved Veterans may be eligible for VA benefits (i.e.), once they are reintegrated back into the community. disability compensation, disability pension, education and training, health care, home loans, insurance, vocational rehabilitation and employment, and burial. VETERANS JUSTICE O UTREACH (VJO ) INITI ATIVE VA DI SA BI LI T Y C O M PE N SA T I O N The VJO initiative is designed to help Veterans avoid unnecessary criminalization of mental illness VA disability compensation payments are reduced if a Veteran is convicted of a felony and imprisoned and extended incarceration by ensuring eligible justice-involved Veterans receive timely access to VA for more than 60 days. Veterans rated 20 percent or more are limited to the 10 percent disability rate. health care, specifically mental health and substance use services (if clinically indicated) and other VA For a Veteran whose disability rating is 10 percent, the payment is reduced by one-half. Once a services and benefits as appropriate. Veteran is released from prison, compensation payments may be reinstated based upon the severity of the service connected disability(ies) at that time. Payments are not reduced for recipients WHEN WILL VA BENE FITS BE RE SUMED? participating in work release programs, residing in halfway houses (also known as "residential re- Veterans may inform VA to have their benefits resumed within 30 days or less of their anticipated release date based on evidence from a parole board or other official prison source showing the Veteran’s scheduled release date. entry centers"), or under community control. The amount of any increased compensation awarded to an incarcerated Veteran that results from other than a statutory rate increase may be subject to reduction due to incarceration. Compensation benefits are not reduced if imprisoned for a Your award for compensation or pension benefits shall be resumed the date of release from incarceration if the VA receives notice of release within one year following release. Depending on the type of disability, VA may schedule you for a medical examination to see if your disability has improved. You will need to visit or call your local VA regional office for assistance. misdemeanor. Note: You are considered to have been released from incarceration if you are paroled or participating in a work release or half-way housing program. Disabilities determined by VA to be related to your military service can lead to monthly non-taxable compensation, enrollment in the VA health care system, a 10-point hiring preference for federal employment and other important benefits. Ask your VA representative or Veterans Service Organization representative about Disability Compensation, Pension, Health Care, Caregiver Program, Career Services, Educational Assistance, Home Loan Guaranty, Insurance and/or Dependents and Survivors’ Benefits. Benefits Assistance Service – May 2015 VA DISABILIT Y PENSION If you are imprisoned in a Federal, State, or local penal institution as the result of conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, your pension payment will be discontinued effective on the 61st day of imprisonment following conviction. Failure to notify VA of a Veteran's incarceration could result in the loss of all financial benefits until the overpayment is recovered. EDUCATION BENEFIT S Beneficiaries incarcerated for other than a felony can receive full monthly benefits, if otherwise entitled. Convicted felons residing in halfway houses (also known as "residential re-entry centers"), or participating in work-release programs also can receive full monthly benefits. Claimants incarcerated for a felony conviction can be paid only the costs of tuition, fees, and necessary books, equipment, and supplies. VA cannot make payments for tuition, fees, books, equipment, or supplies if another Federal State or local program pays these costs in full. APPORTIONMENT TO SPOUSE OR CHILDREN All or part of the compensation not paid to an incarcerated Veteran may be apportioned to the Veteran's spouse, child or children, and dependent parents on the basis of individual need. In determining individual need, consideration shall be given to such factors as the claimant's income and living expenses, the amount of compensation available to be apportioned, the needs and living expenses of other claimants as well as any special needs, if any, of all claimants. NOW Accepting Applications For Fall 2016 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT APPORTIONMENT: • • • • VA will inform a Veteran whose benefits are subject to reduction of the right of the Veteran's dependents to an apportionment while the Veteran is incarcerated, and the conditions under which payments to the Veteran may be resumed upon release from incarceration. VA will also notify the dependents of their right to an apportionment if the VA is aware of their existence and can obtain their addresses. No apportionment may be made to or on behalf of any person who is incarcerated in a Federal, State, or local penal institution for conviction of a felony. An apportionment of an incarcerated Veteran's VA benefits is not granted automatically to the Veteran's dependents. The dependent(s) must file a claim for an apportionment. Deadline for applications is June 1, 2016 For more information, visit Haskell Indian Nations University website at www.haskell.edu. 13 ed med Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Maintenance Department 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 (405) 275-­‐4030 Grass Mowing Application The following are the requirements for this program: 1. Must be an Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member 2. Must be 65 years or older 3. Handicap/Disabled 4. Must provide proof of residency 5. All trash, branches, debris must be cleaned out of yard. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Maintenance Department will ONLY mow and weeds eat applicant’s lawn Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks. Also the maintenance workers will not trim trees, shrubs, etc. NO RENTAL PROPERTY will be mowed. Any Questions contact Rita Harjo at (405) 275-­‐4030 ext 6249 NAME:___________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________________________ CITY:________________________ STATE:__________ ZIP:_____________________________ HOME PHONE:_____________________________ MESS PHONE:____________________ FINDING DIRECTIONS TO HOME: 23 14 Sunday Monday Tuesday 3 1 2 8 9 15 16 22 23 Ham Sweet Pot Veggies Bread/Mixed Fruit BBQ Pork Sandwich Pot. Salad Pickles , Onions Mandarin Oranges 10 17 Hamburger LTOP French Fries Ice Cream Beef Fingers Mashed Pot/Gravy Broccoli Applesauce Bread 30 29 Chicken Broc & Rice Casserole Tossed Salad* Tropical Fruit 24 31 Goulash Okra Bread Peaches Chicken Stir-Fry Egg Roll Pineapples Pork Chop Mac & Tom Bread Mixed Fruit Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 Smoked Sausage Cabbage Cornbread Apricots 11 Chicken Strips Mashed Pot/Gravy May 5, Brussel Sprouts Pudding 18 25 Beef Tips Noodles Tossed Salad* Veggies Jell-O th May 8 Baked Chicken Wild Rice Veggies Pears 12 19 26 Taco Casserole Ranch Beans Salsa Apple Roast Red Pot Carrots Roll/Cake Pinto Beans Steakfries Cornbread Crisp . Kraut & Wieners Green Beans Bread Cookie Friday 6 13 20 27 Biscuit Sausage Gravy Scrambled Eggs Oatmeal Sausage Patty Toast Biscuit Sausage Gravy Scrambled Eggs Pancakes Bacon Fruit Saturday 7 14 21 28 Fish Coleslaw Hushpuppies Pudding NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!! CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030 EXT 6227 or 6270 OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER May 9th LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY May 12, Armed Forces Day 11AM TO 1PM BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS 9AM TO 11AM May 5, May 30th, May 8th Overseas War Secretaries' conference wearing a silk poppy pinned to her coat and distributed over two dozen more to others present. In 1920, the National American Legion adopted it as their official symbol of remembrance.[51] Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving, while Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans.[5] As the days will be getting warmer, the homebound will need to put an ice pack in their containers to have a meal left for them if you’re not going to be home. The Drivers will not leave a meal!!! Any questions or concerns please feel free to call us at 405-275-4030 x. 6227 May 9 th May 12, Armed Forces Day 15 2016 Employee BLS HCP CPR Date Time Our next generation is depending on you. Location January 19, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm Conference Room B February 2, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm Conference Room B March 8, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm Conference Room B April 12, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm Conference Room B May 10, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm Conference Room B June 14, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm Conference Room B July 12, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm Conference Room B August 9, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm Conference Room B September 13, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm Conference Room B October 11, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm Conference Room B November 8, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm Conference Room B December 6, 2016 09:00am to 12:00pm Conference Room B Please call Kathy at 7997 or email me at kheldenbrand@astribe.com or Call Gloria at 7600 or email her at gseeley@astribe.com or Call Deidre at 7190 or email her at dyarbrough@astribe.com MAKE TIME. SAVE THE DATE. “Health Awareness for All Generations: Focus On The Next Generation” 1 p.m.-4 p.m. • Friday, July 15, 2016 Little Axe Health Center 15951 Little Axe Drive • Norman, Oklahoma Our legacy depends not only on those who have come before us. But on those who will follow in our footsteps, too. Which is why this year’s third annual Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System Health Fair will celebrate the good that comes from taking care of our youth. With health screenings and information, a cultural dance demo, kids’ entertainment and exhibits, raffle drawings and more. Join us on July 15! For more information, contact Public Health at 405.447.0300. HEALTH SYSTEM SHAWNEE CLINIC LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER PLUS CARE OILS W W W. A S T H E A LT H . O R G FREE MONEY! PROTECT YOURSELF from MOSQUITO BITES Mosquitoes spread chikungunya, dengue, and Zika viruses. (NON-SMOKERS NEED NOT APPLY) JOIN US FOR A NEW AND IMPROVED Oklahoma Indian Legal Services will be at the Tribal Court House, SMOKING Bldg. #3 each month on theCESSATION 2nd ThursdayCLASS from 9am-12pm. APRIL 5th, 2016 @ 2:00 P.M. Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS) is a nonprofit organization THE LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER that providesIN free legal services to low income Native Americans ROOM in Oklahoma. To beCONFERENCE eligible for services youB must fall within OILS income guidelines. CLASSES WILL MEET WEEKLY FOR 4 WEEKS Mosquitoes that spread chikungunya, dengue, and Zika are aggressive daytime biters. They can also bite at night. Use insect repellent. Look for the following active ingredients: • DEET • PICARIDIN • IR3535 • OIL of LEMON EUCALYPTUS • PARA-MENTHANE-DIOL LEARN ABOUT: Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants or use insect repellent. For extra protection, treat clothing with permethrin. Contact information:  WAYS TO STOP SMOKING  THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS SMOKING HAS ON YOU  THE AMOUNT OF MONEY SMOKING COSTS YOU AND HOW MUCH YOU WILL FREE UP BY QUITTING Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS) 4200 Perimeter Center Dr., Ste 222 For more information or to register contact Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Marvin in Behavioral Health at 701-7180 or Deidre in Public Health at 701-7190 Telephone: (405) 943-6457 For more information: www.cdc.gov/chikungunya • www.cdc.gov/dengue • www.cdc.gov/zika Telephone: (800) 658-1497 CS262036-B 14 16 Facsimile: (405) 917-7060 How to Get a Tag NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION* Any new motor vehicle registrations must be done in person by the Tribal Member. The following is a list of required documents you must have for new motor vehicle registration(s). • TITLE S. Gordon Cooper Drive • BILL OF SALE OR SALES2025 CONTRACTLIEN ENTRY FORM (if applicable) Shawnee, OK 74801 • ABSENTEE SHAWNEE(405) TRIBAL ENROLLMENT 275-4030 • Fax: (405) CARD 214-4225 • OKLAHOMA INSURANCE VERIFICATION • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER LICENSE Did You Know..... Did You Know…… Anyname name changes changes that Any thatmay mayoccur occur marriage, divorce, (i.e.(ie:marriage, divorce, etc.) etc.) need need totobebeupdated updated through enrollment, BEFORE any new through enrollment, BEFORE any new registrations or renewals can be processed. registrations or renewals can be processed. REGISTRATION RENEWAL There are two (2) options available. The following is a list of required documents for renewals. • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE • VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE RENEWING IN PERSON: • CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD • Current Registration Certificate • NOTARIZED TITLE • Oklahoma Insurance Verification • NOTARIZED BILL OF SALE or • Valid Oklahoma Driver License PURCHASE AGREEMENT • Absentee Shawnee Tribal Enrollment card • LIEN ENTRY FORM (if you are making payments) • LIEN RELEASE FORM (if previous owner had lien) RENEWING BY MAIL: To renew by*TRIBAL mail, send check or moneyMUST order along the above listed MEMBER BEwith PRESENT FORitems. Make check or NEWShawnee REGISTRATIONS* money order payable to:ALL Absentee Tribe Tax Commission. A $35.00 fee for all returned checks will be charged. Note: You may be asked to provide supporting documentation for verification purposes. LET’S WELCOME T A L K I N G L E AV E S J O B C O R P S A NATIVE EMPHASIS CENTER GAYLORD TAGBRAD PRICE GUIDE Excise tax = Actual Purchase Price x 1.25% AS CHIEF OF POLICE/DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS Excise Tax + Years Tagged + Title Fee + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE Career Training at No Cost To Qualified Applicants! If you are...  16-24 years old  Need Career Training/High School Diploma/GED Tours Every Thursday at 9:45 a.m. (Except for Major Holidays) Talking Leaves Job Corps Center 5700 Bald Hill Rd Tahlequah, OK 74465   RENEWALS Years• VALID Tagged +OKLAHOMA Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE DRIVER’S LICENSE 1-4 YEARS • VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE 5-8 YEARS After weeks of advertising, screening and interviewing Meet income VEHICLE REGISTRATION TAX SCHEDULE by two •sets of panel interviewers beenYEARS CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARDBrad Gaylord has 9-12 guidelines selected serve as the new Chief of Police/Director Let’s welcome, BradtoGaylord, as Chief of Police/Director ofof Public Safety No pending Public Safety. • PREVIOUS YEARS REGISTRATION 13-16 YEARS legal matters Gaylord will oversee and direct activities After weeks ofChief advertising, screening and interviewing twoAdminstration sets of panel interviewers Tax by all Total of the Police Department for the Absentee Shawnee 17OVER YEARS Brad Gaylord has been selected to serve as the new Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety. ... Job Corps could be for you! Years Tagged Imposed Fee Fees planning for use of resources, coordinating the activities of *ANYONE MAY COME THE 1 service through 4area yearRENEW Absentee Shawnee tribe’s jurisdictional and in$80.00 certain mutual aid circumstances. $5.00 $85.00 His the Department with those of other local departments and VEHICLE AS LONG AS THEY HAVE For more informationresponsibilities include strategic usethof resources, coordinating the activities of the ensuring that planning services provided and development plans th for 5quality. through 8Chief year of the highest Gaylord with $70.00isthattasked $5.00 $75.00 Call 405.424.1927 Department with are ABOVE LISTED DOCUMENTS those ofTHE other local departments and ensuring services provided and accomplishing Departmental planning and operational th and development plansgoals are ofand the objectives highest quality. Chief Gaylord istribal taskedgoals with accomplishing $0.25 A DAY FOR THE TRIBAL MEMBER* forth furthering and Career Technical Training 9 goals throughpolicy 12 yearguidelines. $50.00 $5.00 tribal$55.00 objectives within general Departmental planning and operational and objectives and for furthering goals and Chief Gaylord has thworked as th an Investigator for the Clinical Medical Assistant Facilities Maintenance objectives within general policy guidelines. 13 through 16as Cushing Police Department and Task Force Commander Culinary Arts Office Administration Chief Gaylord hasDistrict worked Attorney’s as an Investigator Cushing Police and as for the office. for He the most recently served year $30.00 $5.00Department $35.00 as a Terminal Manager in Chandler. Chief has over Electrical Nurse Assistant/Home Task Force Commander for the District Attorney’s office. HeGaylord most recently served as a Terminal tribe’s jurisdictional service area and in certain mutual aid circumstances. responsibilities strategic will oversee and His direct all activities of include the Police Department for the (Bus travels to OKC each weekendChief ) Gaylord st th Ashley Perkins Placement Advisor Office: 405-810-4090 Cell: 918-506-7602 perkins.ashley@jobcorps.org       Health Aide Placement assistance for Military, Advance Training, College, or Employment in Your Career Manager in Chandler. Chief Gaylord has thover 19 years ofHe law enforcement work of that being Command experience. holds a degree in experience with 19 years of law enforcement work experience with 13 years 17 year and over $10.00 $5.00 Criminal Justice. 13 years of that being Command experience. He holds a degree in Criminal Justice. 17 $15.00 $85 $75 $55 $35 $15 Little Axe Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Oklahoma After School Program - Shawnee 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Shawnee, OK 74801 P: (405) 878-0633 F: (405) 878-0156 The AST After School Program (ASP) - Shawnee has opened as of August 13, 2015. We will be accepting children who are in Kindergarten up Shawnee to 12 years age. We will be able Absentee Tribe 0fof Oklahoma After School Program- Shawnee to pick up from Shawnee or Tecumseh schools only. The 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Shawnee, 74801 cost is $25 per child per week.OK This fee will be able to help P: (405) 878-0633 F: (405) 878-0156 with transportation costs, snacks and supplies the children may need. September 2015 We will only be open when the schools are open. At this time we will not provide services for school breaks including fall, winter, spring and summer breaks. The ASP-Shawnee will have tutors on hand to provide assistance with homework. We will only be open when the schools are open. At this time we will not provide services for school Weincluding do have spots available; if you interested breaks fall, winter, spring and summer breaks. Theare ASP-Shawnee will haveplease tutors on hand tofeel providefree assistance with homework. We do have spots available; if you are interested please feel to contact Briana Ponkilla at Briana.ponkilla@ free to contact Briana Ponkilla at Briana.ponkilla@astribe.com or (405) 878-0633. astribe.com or (405) 878-0633. The AST After School Program (ASP) - Shawnee has opened as of August 13, 2015. We will be accepting children who are in Kindergarten up to 12 years of age. We will be able to pick up from Shawnee or Tecumseh schools only. The cost is $25 per child per week. This fee will be able to help with transportation costs, snacks and supplies the children may need. Come join us at the AST Resource Center!!! Free Tutoring in all subjects! Games and activities! Delinquency Prevention! Healthy Lifestyles! And Much More! Open to All Middle School and High School Students Open to Absentee Shawnee Tribal Students K-5 with a C.D.I.B. Everything is offered with no charge….Little Axe bus will transport students to the AST Resource Center on Peebly Road and parents are responsible for picking students up by 6:00pm. Duration: Starts August 31st and will run through the school year. Monday-Thursday, 2:45pm-6:00pm 36 18 For more information and sign up please contact Blake Goodman at (405) 364-7569 Absentee Shawnee tribal members Courtney Little Axe and Anthony Porambo recently attended the American Indian Business Leaders national conference held this past April 7-9 in Tempe, Arizona. They competed for their respective schools and came away with honors. Mr. Porambo’s student chapter from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, won second place in the business plan competition. Ms. Little Axe’s student chapter from The University of MontanaMissoula won fourth place in the business plan competition. However, Her student chapter was voted chapter of the year at this year’s national conference. Coincidentally, her student chapter won chapter of the year at the 2015 national conference also. The families of these individual tribal members are very proud of their accomplishments. OKLAHOMA INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES, INC. (OILS) Attorneys will provide free will preparation services for eligible tribal members who own interest in Indian Trust or Restricted Land. Thank You WILL PREPARATION CLINIC May 20, 2016 - Friday 10:00a.m – 3:00pm @ Absentee Shawnee Tribal Court Shawnee, Oklahoma Call Norma for an appointment time-slot @ 1-800-658-1497 (8-5pm) *You must have an appointment to meet with an attorney Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc. is a non profit law firm funded principally by the Legal Services Corp. For additional information regarding other legal services call Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc. 1-800-6581497 19 Appreciate and thank you for supporting and voting for me in the March Primary Election. I want to express my gratitude to everyone taking their time out of a busy Saturday and if voted absentee to send in their ballots. It was very much appreciated. Hope and pray all 18+ years old tribal members will vote in the Run-off June election for the candidates who standby our Tribal Constitution, Oath of Office, Ethics Code, and Future Progression for the Absentee Shawnee People! May God Bless You, Kathy Deere MAY 2016 BIRTHDAYS Ahtone, Catlin Ray Alford Jr., Thomas W. Alford Sr., Elroy R. Alford, Amy Dianne Alford, Boyd Alford, Christian Shawnee Alford, Magdelena Spaneta Alford, Yolanda Allen, Lucinda Nicole Allen, Patricia Ann Atchico, John Edward Atwell, David Eugene Atwood, Reagan Nicole Barton, Trae Lee Bateman, Alberta Denise Bates, Akiane Karee Battise, Tasheena Seannay Battise, Wannetta Jean Baughman, Brenda Jane Belvin, Justin Ray Bender, Leal Desma Bennett, Blake Tristan Bentley, Curtis Lee Bettelyoun, Lula Mae Bigpond, Roy Black, Timothy Wayne Black, Whittney Brooke Blackburn, Gayle Ann Blanchard, Joey Edward Blanchard, Caelynn Blu Blanchard, Dakota Joshua Blanchard, Glendine Blanchard, Joseph Henry Blanchard, Mariana Lillian Blanchard, Pauline Winona Box, Dorothy Lorene Bradley, Jerry Dean Bradley, Leonard Ray Bradley, Terry Don Brady, Lynn Marie Breeding, Sean K. C. Brinson, Ariana Isabel Brister, April Angela Brocksmith, Chole Elizabeth Brokeshoulder, Minnie Brown, Brittany Ciara Brown, Chelsea Nicole Bruno, Mae Norberry Marx Bryant III, Chester A. Buckley, Gerald Wayne Buckner, June Marie Switch Bullard, Adam Drew Bullock, Royce Jaxxon Bump, Haley Kalyn Bump, Karli Jessica Bustamante, Andrea Nadine Byers, Christian Daniel Byers, Eric Nelson Byers, Melissa Sue Cagle, Alicia Nicole Campbell, Charles Elbert Canales, John Edward Caudillo, James Emanuel Dean Caudillo, Jamie Lynn Ladeanna Charley, Arron Michael Charley, Melloney Ann Citty, Kathon Clay Citty, Lindsey Nicole Clark, Summer Lynn Clinesmith, Blake Weston Coddington Jr., Kevin Dwayne Coffee, Larry Otis Collett, Bonnie Sue Colungo, Steven Lee Combs, Michelle Lynn Conover, Gloria Jean Cook, Israel Aaron Coon, Justin Kyler Coyle, Dr. Sarah Michelle Creamer, Cora Mae Starr Crenshaw, Jennifer Lois Cripps, Anita Louise Cuellar, Orietta Faith Cuppawhe, Beatrice Maxine Dankenbring, Bryce Thomas Davis, Alisa Marie Davis, Dale Allen Davis, Dannica Butch Deere, Shawneen Estelline Deere, Sky Nichole Christine Denny, Jacqueline Dibler Jr., George Dospapas, Verna May Downey, Zachary Layne Earles Sr., Danny Thomas Edwards, Glen W. Elephant Jr., Edward Elmer Ellis, Gregory Scott Ellis, Heather Ann Ellis, Holly Diana Ellis, Michael Frank Ellis, Scott Junior Evans, Lisa Michelle Factor, Jaremyah Jamez Feeling, Lavonna Jean Felton, Lacey Rei Fenner, Titan Russell Ferrell, Alyssa Kay Ferrell, Amber Nicole Ferrer, Joshua Lee Fife, Gabriel Douglas Fife, Teresa Laura Irene Finley, Oleta Virginia Folsum, Juanita Fay Footracer, Lee Anna Gail Stubb Foreman Jr., Leonard Dewayne Foreman, Jacob Collin Foreman, Jalen Hawke Fritsch, Joley Marie Galloway, Zachary Adam Garbarini Jr., Alfred Ralph Gaut, Crystal Lynne Gibson Sr., Roy Gene Gibson, David Michael Gibson, Jeffrey Wayne Gibson, Martha Lee Godwin, Lucy G. Gouge, Kara Joe Granstrom, Cody James Grass, Amelia Ann Grass, Larra Marie Grass, Lilly Elizabeth Graves Pyrch, Karen Sue Graves, Sharol Annette Gray, Branden Tyler Gray, Dakota Christian Greeley, Carsyn Ryan Griffey, Opal (Bradley) Griffin, Diane Sue Berry Hale, Kathy Sue Hall, Emily Katherine Harjo, Eric Wayne Harjo, Hiyatike Star Harris, Konner Lee Little Charley Haskins, Wanda Marie Hancock Haumpy, Taj-ah Billy Heath, Spencer Blake Hendrick, Luke Michael Henry, Eddie Allen Hill, Yvette Carmel Hood Jr., Warren Weslyon Hood, Elena Ann Hood, Lisa Hood, Thomas Edgar Houck, Donna Joan Howry, Cinda Brady Ellis Humphrey, Carol Lee Hunt, Dominique Annastasia Marie Hutchinson, Velma Rae Irvin, Steven Benjamin Jackson III, Mark Sweeney Jefferson, Jeanette Johnson Harjo, Curtis Ray Johnson Jr., Richard Taft Johnson, Bertha Bentley Johnson, Coree Lee Johnson, Gabriella Kayann Johnson, Josephine Johnson, Joshina Leeshay Johnson, Michael Scott Isaiah Johnson, Nicholas James Johnson, Priscilla Grace Johnson, Tabitha Rose Johnson, Walter Kirby Kaseca, Barry Alvin Kaseca, David Allen Kaseca, Kantynn James Kaseca, Nancy Squire Kaseca, Roy James Keith, Marshall Collins Kickapoo, Cecil Kenneth Kirby-Gibson, Ian Jacob Kitchen, Ruben Vincent Kmatz, Mindy Lynnette Knighten, Cassandra Renea Kobs, Jennifer Ann Kowitz, Michael Raymond Larney, Nathaniel Glen Leedom, Courtney Dawn Little Axe, Pauline Little Axe, Sabrina Little Charley, Cheryl Jean Little Charley, Howard Little Charley, Terry Lee Little Creek, Herbert Lloyd Little Creek, Herman Phillip Little Creek, Vernon Dale Little, Jadyn Alise Little, Madison Diane Little, Shirley Mae 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 Mahtapene, David Joe Malone, Marcus Jerome Mann, Sally Arlene Marquez, Melyssa Marcine Masquat Jr., George Masquat, Chelcy Nicole Mathany, Susanne Christine Matthews, Mary Caroline Maxfield, Cordelia Dirt McAfee, Justin Samuel McGowan, Patricia Lynn McMillan, Shelly Kristin Medina, Alyssa Pamela Lee Megehee, Douglas Dewayne Megehee, Tonia Lynn Mendoza, Amanda Ranee` Meyer, Doreen Miller, Casey Ryan Miner, Heather Rochelle Minesinger, Scott Brooker 20 Mitchell, Desiree Rose Molina, Roy Gilbert Rivera Mondragon, Angela Kay Monk, Jaxon Eugene Montgomery, Matthew Schyler Daugherty Moore, Anniah Faith Moore, Emily Renee Morgan, Polly A Littlebear Morton, Jeremiah James Morton, Nora Jane Munroe, Douglas Neese, Lisa Marie Neugent, Alena Dee New Moon, Jake Lee New Moon, Jennifer Brooke Newton, Jessica Ann Noyes, Paula Jo Oldham, George Lynn Onzahwah, Deborah Kay Ott-Proctor, Lylli Lee Ann Panther, Jeffery Wayne Panther, Ruth Louise Parker, Carla Marie Parker, Richard M. Parker, Shawn Ian Pawpa, Donald Wayne Pearl, Melvin Joe Pitner, Kamryn Nicole Poafpybitty, Ida Cora Sloat Poncho, Laquita Powell, Fawn Laverene Powell, Kendall Lynn Pyrch, Lauren Karly Raisbeck, David Nathaniel Ramirez Jr., Florentino Ramirez, Elicia Marie-Alka Ramirez, Rylan Ambrose Reavis, Ricci Donnice Roach, Dakota Eugene Robertson, Rita Jean York Robinson, Dr. Michael Robison, Morgan Tell Robison, Thomas Aaron Rochon, Gerald Wayne Rock, Micheal Eugene Rolette, Arthur Rolette, Domini Antoinette Rolette, Gilbert Earl Rolette, Joshua David Michael Rupe, Dorothy Ann Ryan, Royce Liam Salazar, Terry Lee Salisbury, Lucas Holden Salisbury, Mara Ann Sanders, Patty Ruth Schulenberg, Donald Derek Sevier, Elliott Rose Shawnee, Jarrett Lloyd Shular, Monte Lee Simmons, Desirai Diann Sloat, Dale Allen Smith, Billy M Smith, Jeremiah Robert Smith, Richard Alexander Smith, Trenn Talen 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 Spoon, Lexi Della-Ann Spriggs, Warren Paul Springer, Delores Ann Spybuck, Easton Cade Squire, Darby Marie Foreman Squire, Nathan Gene Starr III, Henry James Starr, Anthony Craig Stevens, Laurence Paul Stewart, Gracie Nicole Stewart, Oleta Morine Herndon Stidham, Charles Wilson Stone Jr., James Lee Strain, Cynthia Ann Stricklin, Clifton Ray Sultuska, Ella L. Sultuska, Jerry Wayne Sultuska, Rodney Steven Summers, Dorothy Jean Dirt Surface Jr., Robert Monroe Switch, Milton Szoke, Debra Jean Talbert, Elania Michelle Talbert, Elliana Grace Elizabeth Tallchief IV, Eves Tallchief, John G. Taylor, Darwin Jacob Tebe I, Mavrik West Thompson, Teresa Renee` Thornhill, Noah Hunter Thorpe, Burke James Thorpe, Sheelby Ahkeynay Jamese Tiger, Jennifer Diane Tiger, John Washington Tiger, Nora Waukara Kaseca Tiger, Roland Tiger, Timothy Don Tyner, Clayton Edward Tyner, William Oscar Uchida Jr., Stephen Robert Valdivia, Jenika Nicole Wakolee, Carmen Jean Wakolee, May Ellis Walker, Jo Ann Louise Wallace, Brenda Gayle Warrior, Johnnie Andrew Warrior, Kenneth James Washington Sr., Curtis Washington, Herman Wayne Washington, Lucille Axe Watkins, Jamie Lynn Watson, Brittany LaDawn Paige Danielle 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, David Christopher Williams, Glenn Aaron Williams, Heath Floyd Williams, Minnie Charley Williams, Ruth Helen Wilson Sr., Woodrow J. Wilson, Cecil Alan Wilson, Christopher Blaine Wilson, Diana Lynn Wilson, Francis Lynn Wilson, Helen June Wilson, Lana Louise Witt, Ambra Denise Wolfe Sr., Houston Hugh Wood, Lillian Kay Wucinski, Gary Ray Young, Lynda Renee Young, Raizo Alexander JOPLIN Happy Birthday Wishes to my sweet, handsome Grandson, Joplin Dupre Spoon HAPPY 8TH BIRTHDAY NEPHEW!! HOPE YOUR DAY IS AS AWESOME AS YOU ARE!! I love you much, Hugs & Kisses Love, Granny Low LOVE, AUNTIE BJ & COUSIN CHLOE Kara Gouge Love Grammy, Paul & JC May 21st Happy Birthday! To our Great Granddaughter Bayleigh Dejear The 3 year old with an attitude. Love, Mema & Papa 48 May 21 4 MONDAY TUESDAY CLASSES Zumba Fitness 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center MAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES Circuit Training 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Cardio Kickboxing 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Circuit Training 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Zumba Fitness 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Chair Exercise for Elders 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m. Buster Bread Little Axe Resource Center Aerobic Circuit 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Chrissy Wiens LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY Tabata (Beginner/Intermediate) 2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Buster Bread LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY Circuit Training 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Buster Bread Little Axe Resource Center “Aerobic Circuit”- A time-efficient training system aimed at maintaining and improving cardiovascular fitness using a variety of body movements. Circuit Training 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Buster Bread Little Axe Resource Center “Zumba Fitness”- Fitness, fun, and dance. Learn Zumba dance moves to get your heart rate pumping! “Tabata Training”- An intense and time-efficient training system aimed at developing cardiovascular and muscular strength/endurance. “Chair Exercise for Elders”- Low-impact strength training utilizing a chair for elders and beginner fitness levels. “Cardio Kickboxing”- Aerobic training using kickboxing techniques to engage and strengthen the cardiovascular system. The AST SPF-TIG program coordinator, Ms. Kasey Dean, attended the National RX Summit in Atlanta GA, where they were presenting over their naloxone initiative. One of the guests in attendance at the RX Summit was President Barack Obama. President Obama held a panel discussion in which the AST SPF- TIG program was invited to sit in on where he announced new initiatives and thanked the efforts being done right now to currently fight opioid abuse/misuse epidemic spreading across the United States. Picture to his right was the moderator Dr. Sandjay Gupta, Chief Medical Correspondent for CNN. 22 FYI: Contract Health Service News Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health The AST Contract Health Services Team are here to assist you ... follow the CHS Guidelines! Get a copy of the CHS Guidelines and update your information Emergency and Urgent Care Services Contract Health Services for AST members with Insurance Contract Health Services for AST members without Insurance CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who resides in the defined catchment area who needs emergent or urgent care: CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who resides in the defined catchment area who has insurance such as Medicare or Private Insurance: CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who resides in the defined catchment area who does not have insurance: 1. Call the On-Call nurse at (405) 447-0300 option 9 for “triage”. 1. Complete CHS Patient Update form and update all information every 6 months. 1. 2. Notify CHS on the next businesss day or within 72 hours after the ER visit. Notification does not assure authorization of payment. However if you do not notify CHS within 72 hours, your bills will not be paid. 2. Notify CHS at least 48 hours prior to appointment date for a (COB) Coordination of Benefits to be sent to provider 3. Inform Provider/HealthFacility that AST CHS is secondary payer/payer of last resort. You must apply for all resources available to you such as: Medicaid, Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Auto Insurance and other personal injury or liability coverage. PRC staff and/ or Benefit Coordinators can assist with the application process for alternate resources. Failure to exhaust available or potentially available alternate resources may result in denial of payment. 4. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills 2. Complete CHS Patient Update form and update all information every 6 months 3. You must utilize the services provided within the AST health clinics prior to being referred out. 4. Referrals for outside services must be sent to CHS. Services must be medically approved by an AST Health provider. 5. An appointment will be scheduled and a COB will be sent to the outside provider. 6. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills 3. 4. 5. For AST members with no insurance evidence must exist that the visit was medically necessary. Medical priorities have been established for determining which referrals can be authorized for payment. For AST members with insurance, evidence must exist that a third party resource has made determination such services were “emergency care” or “urgent care” (such evidence may include payment from private insurance). at the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic. Contract Health Direct Phone Line 405.701.7951 In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic. Contract Health Services is conveniently located at Shawnee Clinic-Building 16 and Little Axe Health Center at the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic. Flo Mann Debi Sloat Glendine Blanchard Laurie Webber Sharon Ponkilla 10 23 Shawnee Clinic (405) 878-4702 Darla Gatzman Little Axe Health Center (405) 447-0300 Jayne Werst 24 Mosquito Bite Prevention (United States) Help Control Mosquitoes that Spread Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika Viruses B ZZZ Not all mosquitoes are the same. Different mosquitoes spread different viruses and bite at different times of the day. Aside from being itchy and annoying, the bite of an infected female mosquito (Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus) can spread dengue, chikungunya, or Zika viruses. People become infected with dengue, chikungunya, or Zika after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Type of Mosquito Viruses spread Biting habits Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus Chikungunya, Dengue, Zika Primarily daytime, but can also bite at night West Nile Evening to morning — do not bite at night Culex species Put plants in soil, not in water. • Female mosquitoes lay several hundred eggs on the walls of waterfilled containers. Eggs stick to containers like glue and remain attached until they are scrubbed off. When water covers the eggs, they hatch and become adults in about a week. • Adult mosquitoes live inside and outside. • They prefer to bite during the day. • A few infected mosquitoes can produce large outbreaks in a community and put your family at risk of becoming sick. Drain water from pools when not in use. Protect Yourself, Your Family, and Community from Mosquitoes Protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites 1. Use insect repellent Use an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellent with one of the following active ingredients. All EPA-registered insect repellents are evaluated for safety and effectiveness. Active ingredient Z. Some brand name examples* Eliminate standing water in and around your home: • Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out items that hold water, such as tires, buckets, planters, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpots, or trash containers. Check inside and outside your home. Recycle used tires or keep them protected from rain. • Tightly cover water storage containers (buckets, cisterns, rain barrels) so that mosquitoes cannot get inside to lay eggs. Higher percentages of active ingredient provide longer protection DEET Off!, Cutter, Sawyer, Ultrathon Picaridin, also known as KBR 3023, Bayrepel, and icaridin Cutter Advanced, Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus, Autan (outside the United States) Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD) Repel IR3535 Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Expedition, SkinSmart 2. 3. * Insect repellent brand names are provided for your information only. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cannot recommend or endorse any name brand products. • For containers without lids, use wire mesh with holes smaller than an adult mosquito. If you have a septic tank, follow these steps: • Repair cracks or gaps. • Cover open vent or plumbing pipes. Use wire mesh with holes smaller than an adult mosquito. Keep mosquitoes out of your home: • Use screens on windows and doors. • Repair holes in screens. • Use air conditioning when available. CS258143A National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases Division of Vector-Borne Diseases February 2, 2016 27 25 CS258303 Drain & dump any standing water. Weekly, scrub vases & containers to remove mosquito eggs. Vote For TWILA O. ‘LONGHORN’ PARKER Absentee shAwnee treAsurer Hello, to all my friends, neighbors, relatives and tribal members who I’ve been to visit and have heard from in regard to the ongoing election process. Now let me visit with you a moment on what I have heard time and again and that is “what is wrong with the tribe?” Here are a few that you have stated: • When you call there is no one either answering your call or responding to the concern. • You are not certain which department you need to talk to about your question. • And after you ‘finally’ reach someone in a department the person you are talking to doesn’t seem to know how to answer or direct your call. I have heard these concerns expressed time and again by you and know how frustrating it can be. I find it useful to carry around the tribal newsletter and when I need to communicate on a question I look up the extension number that is listed for departments and staff within those departments. But, why should we have to do that, right? Currently there isn’t a method or process to handle the recurring questions and complaints. This is one area I can assist with if I am elected as I strongly believe that when a tribal member has a question or concern you should be able to get it answered and/or ‘fixed’. This is but one of the many processes that is not working within our tribal system at this time. Let’s look at why these processes aren’t being corrected. First, many of these problems are created by a lack of dedicated leadership and placing an elected official into an Office they may not understand what are all the processes and the work involved to getting them resolved. Some departments within the tribe are functioning with “ghost employees” with the elected official who has oversight responsibility of a department not being in Shawnee at tribal headquarters. Instead you might find these elected officials at home or some other location which means they are not accessible to tribal staff or tribal people to answer and address concerns and/or questions. In our Constitution it states tribal business will take place at tribal headquarters. So the actions of certain elected officials is unconstitutional and creates a backlog of business being conducted. Second, every decision to be made for our tribe has a potential financial impact on the tribe’s finances and resources. When our tribe fails to carefully consider the merit of an action and/or make timely decisions this can have a negative impact on the tribe’s financial future forecast. This is why it is critical that the tribe strategically plans for short and long term priorities and that clear, concise reports of the tribe’s finances and revenue streams are given out. At the April 2016 General Council meeting a report was given out by the Treasurer and the Lt. Governor. This ‘report’ was NOT IN THE GENERAL COUNCIL BOOKLET and was provided as a last minute hand out. This was probably done to ensure there would be no questions and let me encourage you to review this ‘report’ and prepare your questions. Here are a few things that I noticed: • The way the colored graphs were presented was not informational and was misleading about our revenue, assets and current available funds. • In prior year reports fund amounts were listed on the same page with the totals. The way the ‘Report’ was illustrated meant you would need a separate sheet of paper to figure them out. • If you looked at the Thunderbird Entertainment Center graph there was a $150,000 difference between Expenses and Revenue. This means we are very close to a ‘Revenue Failure’ and aligns with what the GM, Jason Greenwalt, stated about revenue being down due to the economic shortfall across the state. He advised there is a “bust in oil prices and loss of revenue”. GM, Jason Greenwalt, also stated his accounting staff were having problems and weren’t trained for accounting. • Upon review of the Angus Cattle Report on the Expense & Sale Breakdown on Purchases & Sales - $149,706.94 why place the sales amounts in the Expense part as that should be Revenue? • This part of their ‘Report’ did not mention the man hours or the person or persons assigned to take care of the cows and the cost of that work. • On the Profit & Loss Cattle report if you take Expenses - $113,037.16 – subtract it from Total Revenue of $80,896.04 we have a negative -$32,141.12. • If you look closely there is a disclaimer placed in small print in the corner of the page indicating that NOT all expenses are included. This means that there are non-disclosed costs about the cattle project. • This project needs to be audited with all former, current and projected costs considered before continuing it any further. • As a cost cutting measure it may be time to get out of the cattle business or to consider what Zack Butler said, “there was assistance from USDA and other programs on how to properly manage a ranch business”. • In 2012 at General Council it was indicated that if the Cattle Ranch Business was managed correctly the Tribe could have over 200 head of cows in a couple of years. • This revenue generating project is not being managed well as it appears there is no accounting on how many cattle were sold, what the market prices was for those cattle and where the funds went. • As-to-this-date it is unclear as to what equipment has been purchased for the cattle operation and who maintains that inventory list; it has been stated that Maintenance employees are being used for the cattle operation with those man hour expenses coming from the Maintenance budget. To those who work at the Tribal headquarters there seems to be NO tracking of what type of activities the maintenance department staff are being used for and how many man of those hours are devoted to actual on call maintenance calls or grass cutting. This information should be provided to General Council so that we are aware of how that $1 million dollar budget of Maintenance is being used. In conclusion how many people have heard where there is smoke there is fire? Our financial system is a tragedy in the making and unless a change in leadership occurs we may have NO FINANCES left in the bank to do the business of the Tribe. It’s time for a change. Vote for me! I will make sure you have detailed, clear and concise reports. I will make certain you know the true picture of our Tribe. I will help our tribe make a difference by finding new revenue sources, maintaining our current assets, managing our budgets in conjunction with departmental needs. We don’t need a DICTATOR, like our current Treasurer, we need a leader who is honest and ethical and has experience in budgeting with NO Bankruptcy issues. MAKE A DIFFERENCE, VOTE FOR CHANGE! JUNE 18, 2016! VOTE TWILA PARKER, TREASURER! 26 AST TRIBAL RESOLUTIONS 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Su � � � ������������������������ What is sunscreen? S unscreen filters out the sun’s dangerous UV (ultraviolet) rays. These invisible rays can cause skin cancer. Some skin cancers can cause death if not found and treated early. Who should wear sunscreen? People of all skin colors can get skin cancer from the sun’s UV rays. Those who are most likely to get skin cancer from these rays have: • Lighter natural skin color. • Skin that burns, freckles, gets red easily, or becomes painful from the sun. • Blond or red hair. • Blue or green eyes. • A family member who has had skin cancer. Sunscr een for Your Sun Day Also, people who spend a lot of time outdoors, either for work or play, are more likely to get skin cancer from UV rays. Which sunscreen should I use? Use a sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. Sunscreens come in many forms, including ointments, creams, gels, lotions, wax sticks, and sprays. Follow the directions on the package for using a sunscreen product on babies less than 6 months old. All products do not have the same ingredients; if your or your child’s skin reacts badly to one product, try another one or call a doctor. When do I need to apply sunscreen? The sun’s UV rays can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes. Put sunscreen on before you go outside, even on slightly cloudy or cool days. Don’t forget to put a thick layer on all parts of exposed skin. Get help for hard-to-reach places like your back. Sunscreen wears off. Put it on again if you stay out in the sun for more than 2 hours, and after you swim or do things that make you sweat. 35 Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Information from Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System’s Public Health Department What is skin cancer? It is the most common form of skin cancer in the U.S. There are three types of skin cancer. Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are the most common and highly curable. The third type, melanoma, is most dangerous and is responsible for the most skin cancer related deaths. Skin cancers are caused by the skin being exposed to ultraviolet light (UV rays). UV rays are actually the sun’s radiation. UV rays also come (http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/images/skin_basic_large.jpg) Basal cell carcinoma begins in the basal cell layer of the skin. Squamous cell from tanning beds and sunlamps. The UV rays carcinoma begins in the squamous layer of the skin. Melanoma begins in the melanocytes, which are the cells that make melanin, the pigment that gives break through the skin, which serves as the body’s skin its color. first line of protection. Once they break through the barrier of the skin they can alter the skin cells (melanocytes). Have you ever seen someone who worked outside their entire life, or someone who tans a lot and their skin is leathery? These are both signs of premature aging of the skin. Skin cancer can also result from this because of having too much exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays. What are the risk factors? Some people will be more likely to get skin cancer, especially if they have a light natural skin color or skin that reddens, burns, or freckles easily, blue or green eyes, blonde or red hair, a personal or family history of skin cancer, a history of using tanning beds, prolonged exposure to the sun through work and play, or having certain types of moles. Tanned or sunburned skin is a response to the skin being injured by UV rays. When the UV rays break through the skin and reach the inner layer the melanocytes produce more of the pigments that color the skin when they are hurt which causes the skin to appear darker. So, a tan does not always indicate good health. According to data from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), in 2012 Native Americans had the second highest incidence of skin cancer diagnoses among all ethnicities in the U.S. Having darker skin does not protect you from the sun or reduce your risk for skin cancer. What are the symptoms? The most common sign of skin cancer is a change in your skin. Whether it be a new growth, a change in a mole, or a sore that doesn’t heal, all are signs and symptoms of skin cancer. The easiest way to remember the signs is the A-B-C-D-E’s of melanoma.      Vocational Rehabilitation Transitional Services Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma History: Asymetrical, or uneven-if you divide the mole or spot in half the two sides are not even Border-the border is irregular or jagged Color-the color is uneven. http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/abcds-of-melanoma-skin-cancer Diameter-the mole or spot is larger than a pea Evolving-the mole or spot has changed or grown in the past few weeks or months. The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program has provided vocational services to American Indians with disabilities for twenty years and counting, with Transition Services at six years. Our mission is to develop specialized services to American Indian students with disabilities currently making the transition from high school to work or achieving a post-secondary education. Services we can provide: We assist with testing fees (ACT, SAT), provide work clothing for new jobs, tuition assistance, assistive devices such as hearing aids, walkers, wheelchairs, eye glasses, along with physical and mental evaluations. Qualifications: You must be a member of a federally recognized tribe, a junior or senior in high school and must reside in on of the Iowa Tribe VR services area counties. You must also provide documentation from your doctor or physician noting your disability. COUNTIES served by ITOVR Can I reduce my risk? The most important and easiest thing you can do to reduce your risk of skin cancer is to protect yourself from harmful UV rays all year long and especially in the summer. UV rays are most hazardous during the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and in the late spring and early summer in our area. UV rays are not only present during beautiful, sunny days but also on cloudy days. Any kind of indoor tanning-tanning beds, tanning booths, and sunlamps-also expose you to UV rays. KAY NOBLE PAWNEE PAYNE POTTAWATOMIE LINCOLN LOGAN The CDC recommends that you use these easy options for protecting yourself from UV rays:       Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Stay in the shade during mid day hours When in the sun, wear clothing that covers your arms and legs Wear a wide-brimmed hat to shade your face, head, ears, and neck Wear sunglasses that wrap around your face and block both UVA and UVB rays ALWAYS wear sunscreen and make sure it has an SPF (sun protection factor) of 15 or higher with both UVA and UVB protection Avoid indoor tanning. P.O. Box 728 Perkins, OK 74059 Phone: 405-547-2402 ext 168 Toll free: 1-888-336-4692 Fax: 405-547-1090 E-mail: Christa Tsotaddle, Transitional Counselor ctsotaddle@iowanation.org Always talk to your health care provider if you have any questions or concerns about any changes in your skin. Make an appointment to visit in the office if you notice any signs and symptoms of skin cancer and remember your A-B-C-D-E’s. Have a safe and happy summer! Source: http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/index.htm 1/23/2015 CT 36 Find us on the Web: www.bahkhoje.com 30 Free Music Lessons for Kids Contact Phil Bradley 405-585-8801 April 16: Rainy Day Crafts May 21: Percussion Instruments June 18: Summer Fun in the Car July 16: Crafts that Blast Off August 20: Back to School Crafts September 17: Pirate Crafts October 15: Spooky Crafts November 19: Squawking Turkey Crafts Contact me to find out more! December 17: Winter Wonderland Crafts Delana Ayers 405-432-7405 http://www.marykay.com/dayers4 37 37 / MARY KAY® / ©2010 Mary Kay Inc. Company grants all Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants a limited license to duplicate this document in connection with their Mary Kay business. tem should not be altered from its original form. ATTENTION PARENTS!!! CTSA EARLY HEAD START & HEAD START IS LOOKING FOR CHILDREN, AGES BIRTH TO 3 FOR OUR EHS PROGRAMS AND AGES 3 UP TO 5 FOR OUR HEAD START The following The following areThe current are current programs programs administered administered by the byAbsentee the Shawnee Shawnee TribeTrib Ed following are current programs administered by Absentee the Absentee Shawnee Department: Department: PROGRAMS!!! Tribe Education Department: TheseThese are brief are brief descriptions descriptions of current of current programs. programs. Program Program guidelines guidelines are available are available in hard in the Education the Education Department Department officeoffice or foror download for download at www at .www astrib .a es .c tr om ibe..com. Our goal is to meet the individual needs of all children, especially those These are brief descriptions of current programs. Program guidelines are available with disabilities. 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Click on All applications All applications and guidelines andaccredited guidelines are available areoravailable at www at .a www to apply, please contact: college university. Funding levels are basedon Services Services and select and select Education. Education. Shawnee Main Office: Enrollment ManagerShawnee Center: Center Supervisorupon grade point average and full-time or part-time status. Sherry Marsh (405) 275-4870 Stacey Osborne (405) For more For more information, information, please call Tresha call Tresha Spoon Spoon at (405) atfunds (405) 275for - 4030, 275 4030, Ext. 6242 Ext. 6242 or or 1-800-25 or 1-8 •please Graduate Scholarship Program: one-master’s degree 878-5820 3341 3341 or email or email to tresh toatm re@ sha as m tr@ iba es .c tr oim be..com. one doctoral degree, and can fund one graduate admissions test. This 1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 1533 N program has funding levels based upon full-time and part-time status. McKinley, Shawnee 74801 sherrym@ctsaheadstart.org Cushing Center: Center SupervisorNorman Center: Center SupervisorWava Anderson (918) 225-1029 Amy Porter (405) 447-0381 111 W Vine, Cushing 74023 516 Iowa St., Norman 73069 All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application. Health/Mental Health/Disabilities Manager Melanie Williams (405) 275-4870 1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 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. 6242 or 1-800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com. FAMILIES MUST LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, LINCOLN, & CLEVELAND NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM (ALL ACCEPTED) ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy The AST Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to survivors at hospitals, police stations and throughout the legal system. The programs also serve as a resource center to the community by offering educational information and referrals. Transitional Housing The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed to begin a new life. Court Advocacy Assists survivors with domestic violence court related costs (when funding is available) and appearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders. Shelter Placement Assistance The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program works with other shelters within Oklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for the victim and children may also be available. Housing and Utility Assistance Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence in emergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim to either receive housing or utility assistance. Referral Assistance Assists with providing community resources to those who are in need of additional services outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program. Community Outreach The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational trainings, informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal and Non-Tribal communities. For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888. 38 38 FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE,OK. WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM our Foster Care Committee. If you are interested in becoming part of our team, please send a letter to the Secretary that states your interest in becoming a member of our Committee. FOSTER CARE >> Currently there are three (3) openings on the Foster Care Board. If you are interested in serving on the board, send your letter of interest to Secretary Dawsey at the Tribal Complex, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK 73801. Native American youth are facing Native American youth have two distinct influences, that of their Native American youth have two distinct influences, that of their family of origin and that of their a crisis. These children are being of Aorigin family that their caregivers. bsentee Sand hawnee Tribal of Foster Care is caregivers. in need of homes Absentee for children that aShawnee re in our child welfare system. Care Your participation in being oster parent for helps children to ensure that these are children Tribal Foster is in need ofa fhomes that inhave our removed from their homes and positive connections to their culture. This interaction helps these children nurture a positive sense of child welfare system. Your participation in being a foster parent identification as a Native American. By being willing to do this, you can be a valuable part of the placed into the child welfare system helps ensure thesethis children have connections healing jto ourney that will that help strengthen next generation of Apositive bsentee Shawnee children; in turn, children bThis ecome tinteraction he parents that their children will need them to be. Onurture ur children aa re tohelping theirthose culture. helps these children at rates much higher than any our f uture, w hat w ill w e h ave o ur f uture b e? positive sense of identification as a Native American. By being other population. Native American willing to do this, you can be TRIBE a valuable part of the healing ABSENTEE SHAWNEE CHILD WELFARE children are often placed in homes journey that will help strengthen this(ext. next 133) generation of Absentee 405-878-4702 Shawnee children; in turn, helping those children become the outside of their families, tribes, parents that their children will need them to be. Our children are and Native American culture and our future, what will we have our future be? all this contributes to significant ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE CHILD WELFARE 405-878-4702 (ext. 133) social problems. The story of Native American people is a complicated one marked by significant trauma and atrocities. Often times this trauma consisted of the removal of abuse which happened to these young and vulnerable children in many of these schools resulted in overwhelming intergenerational trauma and unresolved grief. This trauma which interrupted the ability to parent has led directly to the most current social problems that plague Native American communities today including alcohol/ drug abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse and parenting deficiencies. All of these problems have contributed to the break-down of the family unit, leading to the removal of large numbers of Native American youth from their families. The journey of healing and breaking the cycles which have been put in place by the historical trauma experienced by generations of Native Americans requires that the cultural identity for so long denied to these children be returned. Native American youth have two distinct influences, that of their family of origin and that of their caregivers. Absentee Shawnee Tribal Foster Care is in need of homes for children that are in our child welfare system. Your participation in being a foster parent helps to ensure that these children have positive connections to their culture which in helps nurture a positive sense of identification as a Native American. By being willing to do this, you can be a valuable part of the healing journey that will help strengthen this next generation of Absentee Shawnee children; in turn, helping those children become the parents that their children will need them to be. Our children are our future, what will we have our future be? Will you, as Absentee Shawnee member, do your part if you are able? IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FOSTER PARENT, PLEASE CONTACT JULIANN WILSON ICW/CPS/FOSTER CARE AT 275-4030, EXT. 133. Racial disproportionality is defined as the over-or under-representation of certain groups (e.g. racial/ ethnic, gender, age) relative to the group’s proportion in the general population. Reports conducted in 2008 showed that, compared to other groups, Native American children were: • 3 times more likely to be referred to CPS • 1.6 times more likely to be removed from their biological homes • Twice as likely to remain in foster care for over two years • Less likely to be adopted and more likely to be in guardianships • Less likely to be reunited with their biological parents The sad reality is that there are not enough culturally appropriate homes for these children, resulting in the placement of Native American children in homes that do not share their cultural heritage or traditions. We want to place “our tribal” children in our own homes, to do this we need tribal members to open their homes and their hearts. Are you willing to open your heart? Are you willing to open your home? If so, please contact Julie Wilson ICW/FC/CPS 878-4702 (ext. 133). WHAT IS A FOSTER CARE WORKER? Foster care caseworker training involves completing a bachelor's degree program in social work through a college or university. Students take courses in psychology, abnormal psychology, sociology, economics, ethics, child welfare policies and complete a supervised internship. The child’s Foster Care Worker needs to be a partner with the foster parents to ensure that each child receives the full spectrum of services provided and/or arranged by the Department. Some aspects of this relationship include the following: • Sharing information on an ongoing basis regarding the child’s individual needs, family situation and adjustment to the foster home • Encouraging the foster parents to participate in the total service planning process • Providing the foster parents the opportunity to discuss the child’s progress and any unmet needs which they assess • Providing the foster parent with information, support, guidance and referrals to other professionals on the child’s behalf • Helping the foster family, when necessary, to identify and obtain services for the foster child; e.g., medical, educational • Ensuring that the foster family, on the child’s behalf, has access to all financial resources available to the child while in foster care. A Foster Care Worker works in conjunction with Tribal Courts, Tribal Law Enforcement, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and other county services. Indian Child Welfare’s goal is to ensure the safety of our tribal children when they placed in foster care. The homes that our tribal children are placed in must complete Child Welfare Background Check, OSBI Background Check, Income Verification, Home Study, and a Physical. Our AST foster homes are licensed by our Foster Care Committee. Foster Care Payments are as follows: 0-5 age $14.73 day $441.97 month 6-12 age $17.12 day $513.57 month 12 and over $19.30 day $579.13 month IN ORDER TO RECEIVE P A Y M E N T, A L L THE A B O V E M U ST B E M E T A N D TURNED I N TO THE STATE. O N CE PROCESSED STATE P A Y M E N T W I L L B E ISSUED . This is just a little information on what type of work a foster care worker performs on a daily basis. If you are interested in becoming a foster home, please call 405-878-4030 ext. 133. 39 39 Volume 27 No. 48 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED May 2016 Volume 27 No. 47 April 2016 OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA 2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR. SHAWNEE, OK 74801 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE BSENTEESHAWNEE SHAWNEE TRIBE SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS 275-4030 AABSENTEE – S–HAWNEE 275-4030 TRIBE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS (405) (405) Governor Butler-Wolfe. 6308 . 6308 FINANCE FINANCE PROCUREMENT Governor Edwina Edwina Butler-Wolfe PROCUREMENT Twila ................................6307 6307 Genevieve Genevieve Foster ................................. Asaycia Clayton ................................... Foster ................................. 62826282 Twila Parker Parker ................................ Asaycia Clayton ................................... 6291 6 Lesa Shaw ..................................... 6269 Amy Hilderbrand ............................... 6280 Sheelby Thorpe ....................................6 Hilderbrand ............................... 6280 Sheelby Thorpe ....................................6244 Lesa Shaw ..................................... 6269 Amy Courtney Green .................................. 6300 Kayla Ketakea ......................................6 Lt.Governor Isaac Gibson........... 6253 Courtney Green .................................. 6300 Kayla Ketakea ......................................6281 Jenny Ware ........................................ 6279 Lt.Governor Gibson........... 6253 Andy WarriorIsaac .............................. 6309 Jenny 62796265 REALTY HollyWare Davis........................................ ......................................... REALTY Andy Warrior .............................. 6309 Mary Billy..................................... 6267 Holly Davis ......................................... 62656320 Cecil Wilson .........................................6 David Deer ........................................... Wilson ......................................... 6246 6 MaryMiller Billy..................................... Tsotaddle ....................................... Scott (BIA Spec.) ..................6267 6325 David Deer ........................................... 6320 Cecil Lea Twyla Blanchard ................................ 6233 (Probate) .................................................. Lea Tsotaddle .......................................6248 6 Scott Miller (BIA Spec.) .................. 6325 Jennifer Hernandez ........................... 6228 Secretary John R. Johnson ......... 6289 Twyla Blanchard ................................ 6233 (Probate) .................................................. 6247 ShemaHernandez Lincoln .................................... Alvina Barnes 6275 Jennifer ........................... 62286250 SOCIAL SERVICES Secretary John............................... R. Johnson ......... 6289 Vivianna Wilhelm .............................. 6397 Jeff Gibson ................................... 6256 Alvina Barnes ............................... 6275 Shema Lincoln .................................... 6250 SOCIAL Annie Wilson (Director) .........................6 SERVICES Misty Griffith Sujata Sturm ................................6256 [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. The full text is on the page linked above.] --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Af9e230ee48ba064a. Public record. Not legal advice.