Page 22 Lënapeí Pampil (<strong>Delaware</strong> Indian News) <strong>April</strong> <strong>2013</strong>continued from page 21Dee Ketchum’s PresentationTrust Board MinutesJanuary 3, 2000<strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>Tribe</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indians</strong>Called to order by Chief Dee Ketchumat 6:05 p.m. Invocation wasgiven by Chief Ketchum in Lenapeand English.Roll Call: Dee Ketchum,Dan Arnold, Joe Brooks, VernaCrawford, Sally Farley, PaulaPechonick, and Raymond ClineGuests: Alan Chissoe, RandyE<strong>of</strong>f, Gary Frye, Mike DillinghamMotion to approve the minutesDecember 6, 1999, Trust BoardMeeting minutes, with corrections,made by Paula Pechonick,seconded by Sally Farley. Motionpassed all in favor. Discussion <strong>of</strong>proper corrections and insertions.Chief Ketchum explained thathe and Gary Frye had a very informativequestion and answersession regarding financial information.If, in the future, the Boardwould like to request such an opportunityto talk with Gary, he willschedule an appropriate time.Randy E<strong>of</strong>f presented the Treasurer’sReport. Gary Frye explainedcopy machine leasingfees. Joe Brooks made the Motionto accept the Treasurer’s Reportpending audit, seconded by VernaCrawford. Motion passes all in favor.Committee Reports distributedin packets. No questions fromTrust Board.Tribal Comment onRiver Trails LawsuitOn Feb 13 the <strong>Delaware</strong><strong>Tribe</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indians</strong> and the<strong>Delaware</strong> Enterprise Authorityreceived notice <strong>of</strong> a pendingfederal lawsuit from a gamingdevelopment company in Ohio.The suit was filed but neverserved, as we sat down andnegotiated. We settled the disputeby agreeing that both partieswould accept the decision<strong>of</strong> the National Indian GamingCommission.■Alan Chissoe discussed EconomicDevelopment issues andhanded out a letter to the ChickasawEnterprises referencing TribalPower Authorities.Old BusinessNone.New BusinessGary Frye presented the <strong>of</strong>ficereport. Several questions havebeen raised concerning committeemeetings being held outside theTribal Headquarters. Chief Ketchumcommented that meetingsare to be open to the public at aset time and location to allow bothstaff and public to attend. Meetingattendance is on a volunteer basis,therefore paying mileage to a Staffmember is against Board policy.Joe Brooks and Paula Pechonickagreed. Gary Frye will clarify toStaff that attending CommitteeMeetings outside <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Delaware</strong>Tribal Headquarters during normalwork hours, is out <strong>of</strong> the question.Raymond Cline explained thatthe Community Service Meetingthat was held <strong>of</strong>f-site, was in appreciation<strong>of</strong> their participation. Inthe future, meetings with specialcircumstances will be scheduledoutside <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>Tribe</strong>s’standard hours <strong>of</strong> operation. Meetingdates and times are publishedin the DIN therefore continuityshould increase attendance.A full plan will be filed with theOffice <strong>of</strong> Trust Fund Managementregarding the transfer <strong>of</strong> West-Star Bank to Smith Barney forreinvestment. Fund will be 100%insured. Joe Brooks made theMotion to move all Trust Funds,from the money market accountsat WestStar Bank to Smith Barney,seconded by Dan Arnold. Motioncarried all in favor.Gary Frye has been discussingwith Mike Dillingham, <strong>of</strong> SmithBarney, options <strong>of</strong> reinvestment <strong>of</strong>Trust Fund moneys. Tribal Membershipmust be apprized <strong>of</strong> anyfinancial process and the Boardmust pass a resolution stating theaction has been approved. DanArnold made the Motion to acceptthe withdrawal.■ Electrical Building operations Locksmith Remodeling Light Construction Landscaping Waste Management Recycling Construction Site Clean-Up Power Wash<strong>Delaware</strong> FacilitiesManagement Solutions, LLC<strong>Delaware</strong> Facilities Management Solutions, LLC (DFMS), is acompany wholly-owned by the <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>Tribe</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indians</strong>.DFMS consists <strong>of</strong> an experienced workforce and provides afull array <strong>of</strong> Facilities Management Services in Government,Commercial and Residential contracting. DFMS is a SmallDisadvantaged Make Business, DFMS Minority-owned, your first Native call! American,Tribally-Owned and located in a HUBZone.Pending Certifications: 8(a), DOT DBE and HUBZone.From janitorial services to datasolutions and services toproperty and groundsmaintenance, from wasteremoval to document retention,storage and disposal to acomplete array <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice supportservices, DFMS is the Leader inFacilities Maintenance andManagement. Janitorial Data Processing Data Hosting Accounting Services Office Administration Document Retention Document DisposalFor your residential or business needs:Phone: 918-332-0664 or 620-879-2189 Email: kkindred@delawaretribe.org601 S. High St, Caney, KS 67333 & 170 NE Barbara Ave, Bartlesville, OK 74003<strong>Delaware</strong> Facilities ManagementSolutions (DFMS)DFMS is a tribally-owned company for home or business needs. DFMS is currently preparing an 8(a)application in order to expand the company’s government contract opportunities.We want to build a database <strong>of</strong> contractors interested in working with or for DFMS. If you are interested,please send your resume and/or other documentation, along with a cover sheet containing the followinginformation:1. Name, address, phone/email, best way to contact you2. Company’s name (ifapplicable)3. Tribal affiliation (enrolled member <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>Tribe</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indians</strong>, spouse <strong>of</strong> enrolled member,member <strong>of</strong> another tribe [list tribe or tribes])4. Primary location5. Willingness/ability to travel? Are you willing/able to travel anywhere? If not, list preferred specificlocations or indicate distance from primary location6. Area, industry or field <strong>of</strong> specialty7. Other areas8. Certifications9. Availability/time able to dedicate to a project. Full-time? Part-time? Consultant? Other?You may email this information to kkindred@delawaretribe.org (please include DATABASE on theSubject line), OR mail information to:DFMSAttn: DFMS Database<strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>Tribe</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indians</strong>601 High St.Caney, KS 67333■
<strong>April</strong> <strong>2013</strong> Lënapeí Pampil (<strong>Delaware</strong> Indian News) Page 23As I See ItEditorial PolicyEditorials, guest columns,and reader’s letters reflectthe opinion <strong>of</strong> the author anddo not necessarily reflect theopinion <strong>of</strong> the DIN, its staff, orthe tribal government.Editorials that are intended tobe published in the DIN mustconcern tribal issues and shouldnot be statements <strong>of</strong> generalpolitical beliefs. They mustbe signed by the author andinclude the author’s address.The DIN does not guaranteepublication upon submission <strong>of</strong>comments.The deadline for editorialsand other submissions is June15, <strong>2013</strong> for the July <strong>2013</strong> issue.Submissions may bemailed, faxed or hand deliveredto the tribal <strong>of</strong>fice or emailed todin@delawaretribe.org.■EditorialsDee KetchumIn 2009 the U. S. Governmentrestored the <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>Tribe</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Indians</strong> to its federally recognizedstatus and approved our Constitutionbecause the <strong>Delaware</strong>membership affirmed it through avote. Thus, we are now independent<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Delaware</strong> Trust Document,which was written for tworeasons: 1) to establish an entitywhich would allow the <strong>Tribe</strong> toutilize its judgment funds becausewe did not have federal recognitionand our Constitution was notrecognized by the U.S. Government;and 2) to utilize the document(entity) to act as a pseudoconstitutionwhile our recognitionwas questioned. The funds werereleased by the U. S. into trust statusand invested with the BIA.The Trust Document has allowedthe <strong>Tribe</strong> to spend the judgmentfunds to help our peoplethrough the programs that were established.Now, the <strong>Tribe</strong> has thelegal status to manage the fundsfor the benefit <strong>of</strong> our people.Today, the judgment funds areinvested in trust with Arvest Bankin Bartlesville and have been theresince 2003. This bank and thetribe have a pr<strong>of</strong>essional relationship.The bank’s stewardship hasbeen above reproach and the investment<strong>of</strong> our funds in very leantimes economically has allowedapproximately $120,000 <strong>of</strong> interestto be spent each year for ourpeople. It is invested at low riskand certainly at more income thanthe BIA could <strong>of</strong>fer with governmentbonds.The actual elected Trust Boardstill meets, but there is very littlework for them to do outside <strong>of</strong>reports from program chairmen.These program committees aremade up <strong>Delaware</strong> members, plussome non-voting members whoare not <strong>Delaware</strong>. The committeesoversee their portion <strong>of</strong> theprograms’ budgets (their portion<strong>of</strong> the $120,000), but all the accountingis done by the <strong>Delaware</strong>Accounting Office.In conclusion, it’s my opinionthe Trust Document as it stands isin conflict with our Constitution,which was approved Nov. 6, 1982.As I see it, one or two things maybe done: abolish the trust document,or make necessary changesthat place it under the Constitution.The Judgment Funds are intrust with Arvest Bank Trust Department.The programs are intactand managed by <strong>Delaware</strong> members.The Trust Board has finishedits job. I thank all the <strong>Delaware</strong>members who have served on theTrust Board for twenty-two years.You have done a fine job. I thankthe present Trust Board for wrappingup its final duties and callingfor a vote <strong>of</strong> the people to bringthis entity to an end or put it incompliance with our Constitutionat the next election.■Social Services Building Now OpenAt long last the <strong>Tribe</strong> has a brand-new addition to its Bartlesville campus. The Social Services building at166 Barbara Avenue (next to the Wellness Center and Tribal Offices) provides about 5,000 square feet <strong>of</strong><strong>of</strong>fices and storage space, along with a multi-media equipped conference room and space for displaysThe building was opened on February 15, <strong>2013</strong> and houses: the Social Services Program, the Housing Program,the Environmental Program, and the Tribal Archives and Library/Museum. Look for announcementssoon for a grand opening event!Immediate Supervisor: ChildSupport Enforcement DirectorControlling Supervisor: TribalManagerThe Program Coordinator willwork closely with the ProgramDirector to establish the necessaryprocedures, guidelines and applicationsfor a comprehensive ChildSupport Enforcement Program.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum <strong>of</strong> an Associate's Degreein Sociology, Psychology,Social Work or related social servicefield or equivalent is required.Bachelor's Degree in Sociology,Psychology, Social Work or relatedsocial service field is preferred.Applicant should have two (2) tothree (3) years <strong>of</strong> field experiencein child support enforcement workin tribal, public or private sectors.Must have comprehension andunderstanding <strong>of</strong> the basic principles<strong>of</strong> child support enforcementand Indian child welfare. Musthave child support enforcementexperience and/or case planningexperience and a working understanding<strong>of</strong> court interventioncases in Tribal, State and FederalCourts. Must be knowledgeable<strong>of</strong> federal regulations, tribal codesand tribal policies and proceduresas they relate to child support enforcementissues.Job PostingChild Support Enforcement CoordinatorMust be computer literate andprefer experience in the use <strong>of</strong>Micros<strong>of</strong>t Office and other datarelateds<strong>of</strong>tware programs. Mustpossess excellent oral and writtencommunication skills. Mustexhibit the ability to recognizeand use accordingly skills relatedto confidentiality issues. Must beable to maintain a working relationshipwith the CSE ProgramDirector and the Tribal Child SupportEnforcement Support developmentteam.Must be able to pass a backgroundcheck (no felony convictionsor misdemeanor convictionsfor <strong>of</strong>fenses relating to children)and drug test. Must possess a validdriver's license and be insurable.Must be able to pass a physical examination.<strong>Delaware</strong> Tribal preference.RESPONSIBILITIES:In coordination with the ProgramDirector:1. Plan, organize, and implementthe Child Support Enforcementprogram for the <strong>Delaware</strong><strong>Tribe</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indians</strong> as describedby the program goals and objectivesin the Start-Up ProgramDevelopment Plan.2. Implement program goals andobjectives designed to addressthe Child Support Enforcementneeds <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>Tribe</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Indians</strong>.3. Continually assess Child SupportEnforcement needs <strong>of</strong>the <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>Tribe</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indians</strong>members and other Indian familiesliving within the jurisdiction.4. Acts as liaison between Indianfamilies and various servicesprovider agencies.5. Conduct analysis <strong>of</strong> servicesprovided by various organizationsand makes recommendationsand suggestions <strong>of</strong>new and alternative methodsfor improving the benefits tothe <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>Tribe</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indians</strong>Tribal Council.6. Responsible for all programmaticreports to funding agencies,Tribal Manager, and TribalCouncil as required.7. Any other duties as assignedby the Child Support EnforcementDirector, Tribal Manageror Tribal Council related to theChild Support EnforcementProgram.TO APPLY:Send applications and resumesby e-mail to Michael A. Taylorat mtaylor@delawaretribe.org,fax to 918-337-6591, or by mailto 170 NE Barbara, BartlesvilleOK 74006. Please no phone calls.Thank you.■
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