July/August 2008 - Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Oklahoma

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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE VETERANS ASSOCIATION MEETING MINUTES of Wednesday, July 9, 2008 Thunderbird Casino 15700 E. State Highway 9 Norman, OK 1900 hours CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING: The meeting was called to order at approximately 1905 by Commander John Sloat. The meeting was adjourned by Commander Sloat at approximately 1930. CALL TO ORDER: Commander Sloat called the meeting to order at approximately 1905. INVOCATION: The invocation was led by Commander Sloat. ABSENTEE SHAWNEE VETERANS CREED: The Creed was led by Operations Officer Walter Larney. PLEDGE TO AMERICAN FLAG: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Operations Officer Larney. ATTENDANCE (10): OFFICER ATTENDANCE (4): MEMBER ATTENDANCE (6): Commander: John Sloat David Little Executive Officer: absent Stella Little Operations Officer: Walter Larney Roy Charley Chaplain: absent Alvin Wilson First Sergeant: Jim Sloat Richard Birdtail Administrative Officer: John Vanderburg Mary Birdtail NEW MEMBERS/GUESTS (0): INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS AND GUESTS: No new members or guests. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES: The motion to approve the minutes of June 11, 2008 was made by Walter Larney, seconded by Roy Charley and approved by a majority vote. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Executive Officer’s Report: No report given. Operations Officer’s Report: Operations Officer Walter Larney said, “We had a pretty good turnout at the Thunderbird Casino Pow-Wow. Sergeant Curtis Johnson was pretty pleased and appreciative of the honor dance that we gave him.” Officer Larney announced we have the Native American Youth Leadership Conference coming up on July 15th and 17th and this Saturday [July 12] we’ve been invited to the Sac & Fox Pow-Wow, Saturday, at noon. Officer Larney said, “The Sac & Fox are holding a Veterans dinner and they’ve invited us to come eat with them.” 1st Sergeant Report: 1st Sergeant Jim Sloat said, “I felt the Thunderbird Pow-Wow went well.” He continued, “We need to practice a little more on posting the colors, especially when we’re doing a Grand Entry. We really do need to practice more on that, especially those who are more involved.” Administrative Officer’s Report: Administrative Officer John Vanderburg reported the current balance in the organization’s checking account is $1,119.48. He said, “That comes after the deposit from the fireworks stand. We made $871.47 which is more then last year.” He said, “I would especially like to thank Lewis Snake, Frank Tiger and David and Stella Little for their time and willingness to be there.” Officer Vanderburg stated for those who are going to the Indian Country Business Summit, coming up in August, “We will need to stay the night on the 24th and 25th. I will make the hotel reservations so that when we get up there everything will be set-up.” Chaplain’s Report: No report given. SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS/SPECIAL SPEAKER: Open Floor: No comments. UNFINISHED BUSNESS: No unfinished business discussed. NEW BUSINESS: No new business discussed. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Commander Sloat stated, “We shall continue to have these meetings as we have in the past, regardless whether we have a quorum or not…which isn’t the case tonight.” SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS (next meeting, etc.): The next membership meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex Title 6 Building 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. The AST Veterans Department office is located in building #2, a.k.a. the Governor’s building, in room #103. BENEDICTION: The benediction was led by Commander Sloat. ADJOURNMENT (1930): Commander Sloat adjourned the meeting at 1930. Veteran’s Association Meeting Wednesday, Sept 10, 2008 7:00 p.m. Location - Thunderbird Casino John Vanderburg, Coordinator of Veteran’s Affairs Located in Bldg 2 (405) 275-4030 ext. 205 August: 25th-26th September: 10th October: 8th November: 11th AST Veterans Association Schedule of Upcoming Events Indian Country Business Summit (4 color guard members) 25th - 8 a.m.-post colors 26th – TBA – retire colors Cherokee Casino – Catoosa, OK Veterans Meeting (flag folding practice will follow) 7 p.m. TBD Veterans Meeting (flag folding practice will follow) 7 p.m. TBD Veteran’s Day Ceremony 11 a.m. Reaves Park Grand Entry at Thunderbird Powwow: Governor Scott Miller, Curtis Johnson, AST Veterans representing Absentee Shawnee. 14 The Absentee Shawnee News August
Employee’s Softball Game On Friday, June 13th, the AST employee committee coordinated the employee’s softball game held at the Little Axe Community Center. Even though it was Friday the 13th, it wasn’t a day to worry about bad luck. All the employees who paricipated and those that came as fans, all enjoyed a fun filled afternoon at softball, wait a minute, it was softball on a tee. The score was 11 to 5, 5 to 11, everyone turned out to be winners at this game. Governor Scott Miller, Todd Pelton PA - Little Axe Clinic, Representative Isaac Gibson Jr., Lt. Governor Michelle Lopez (a fan) were among the employees who participated. Everyone enjoyed an afternoon of physical activity. August 2008 The Absentee Shawnee News 15
Page 1 and 2: Official Newsletter of the Absentee
Page 3 and 4: Dan Little Axe Sr. Lt. Governor Aug
Page 5 and 6: Anita Chisholm Treasurer August 200
Page 7 and 8: ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Page 9 and 10: ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Page 11 and 12: Obituary List We will be publishing
Page 13: Happy Birthday To All Tribal Member
Page 17 and 18: 2008 Employee Picnic Photos by Mich
Page 19 and 20: Do you have a Will? Realty Departme
Page 21 and 22: The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Clinic
Page 23 and 24: TRIBAL HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM

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