July/August 2008 - Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Oklahoma

Scott Miller
Governor
August 2008 Report
Ho! Hi gi ke ya fi ho wa se li si mi mo?
I hope this edition of the Absentee
Shawnee News finds each and every one
of you in good health and staying cool during
this stretch of hot weather. Remember
to drink plenty of nourishing fluids and
take plenty of breaks when working in the
heat.
I would like to take this opportunity
to welcome the newly elected members
of the Executive Committee; Lieutenant
Governor Dan Little Axe Sr., Treasurer
Anita Chisholm, and Representative Alecia
Onzahwah. Over the past few weeks,
the Executive Committee has been meeting
on a regular basis to discuss the projects
that are on going and issues the tribe
faces. We are committed to changing the
perception the tribal population has about
the Executive Committee and the overall
tribe by working together and communicating
with each other. Also, we are committed
to better the work environment for
the employees and tribal programs. Many
times during the election cycle, the stress
level of employees elevate due to the fear
of change in elected officials, we intend to
change that.
As I mentioned before, the Executive
Committee has been discussing issues
the tribe faces and ways to address
them. We have identified three major areas
that we will be addressing over the
next several weeks; the tribe’s Constitution,
ASEDA, and AllNations Bank. During
August, we will be putting together plans
for each area and start implementing the
plans beginning in September. There are
other areas we will be addressing during
this time as well, but the Constitution,
ASEDA, and AllNations Bank can have a
significant impact for the tribe.
The Executive Committee will be
working in a positive manner to move the
tribe forward. It is very important in this
day and time that we work together to lay
a solid foundation for future generations.
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Ne ko ge. Si li no ke ka no la!
Visit our website www.astribe.com
Community Health hosts blood drive
On June 20th, the AST Community Health
department and Prevention Director, Regina Grass,
MPH. hosted a blood drive on campus. Together,
with the American Red Cross staff, they coordinated
efforts in sponsoring , recruiting blood donors,
and organizing the days activities.
The Red Cross donor recruiter suggested
we try for twenty-five volunteer donors, thanks to
all the volunteers, we exceeded the quota by signing
up twenty-six participants.
On behalf of the American Red Cross &
Tribal Health Programs, a BIG thank you is extended
to all employees, tribal citizens, and communities
members which participated in Friday’s blood
drive on campus. Without your help, the American
Red Cross would be unable to fulfill its mission to
maintain a safe and adequate blood supply. The
number of blood untis collected was 23, which is
40 lives saved.
LEASE & RENTAL
OF TRIBALLY OWNED
FACILITIES:
• Horseshoe Bend
• Little Axe Community Center
• Tecumseh Square
• Little Axe Resource Center
Scheduling the above mentioned facilities
and paying rental fees and deposits
are now being handled through the
Tribe’s
Secretary Department.
For more information contact:
Office of the Secretary
(405) 275-4030
Information Needed:
We are searching for information regarding
May Tyner, born 1901.
Mother - Lucinda (Shawnego) Ellis;
Father - Louis Tyner Sr. Anyone having
information regarding her date of
death, burial site, marriage, children
or the name and whereabouts of any
other living relatives.
Please contact Johnnie Hagan, Probate
Specialist, Absentee Shawnee
Tribe.
405-275-4030 or 1-800-256-3341
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
& TRIBAL POLICIES
1. Applicant must be an enrolled
AST Tribal Member and must
provide proof of enrollment.
2. Applicant must own the land on
which the application has been
made. Must provide proof of
ownership. (Deed,Title, etc.)
3. Applicant must reside on the
land one year prior to making the
application. Must provide proof
of residency (Current utility bill, etc.)
4. Multiple heirship, applicant must
provide (Statement of Status) or
written consent from the heirs.
5. All repairs to driveways will be
limited to tribal members living in
Pottawatomie and Cleveland County.
6. The AST Driveway Repair Program
is not designed to or approved to
assist with sidewalks, parking areas,
concrete, or asphalt driveways.
2 The Absentee Shawnee News August
2008