FOUNDATION

VOL. 1, NO. 1 SPRING 2020

The Chickasaw Foundation Newsletter is a bi-annual report keeping you informed of all Chickasaw Foundation updates and news. CHICKASAW FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT SUCCESS STORY

During the past nine years, Joe Thom- as received many Chickasaw Founda- tion scholarships including the Wilson J. Brown Memorial Scholarship, a schol- arship for students majoring in Native American studies. The scholarship as- sisted Thomas in achieving his career goals but he had no way of knowing that things would come full circle. He is the executive officer of literary arts “ Education really is the pathway to success.” - Joe Thomas for the Department of Culture and Humanities, and the cabinet secretary of that department is Ms. Lisa John, daughter of the late Wilson J. Brown. Joe Thomas, Chickasaw citizen From McAlester, and the earned a Bachelor of Arts in Native University. Thomas believes the Chicka- youngest of 12 siblings, Thomas under- American studies from the University saw Nation and the Chickasaw Foun- stands and appreciates the value of of Oklahoma and a Master of Science in dation not only supported him through education. He realized at a young age, Native American leadership from South- college, but motivated him to dream big, education provides a strong foundation eastern Oklahoma State University. work hard and give back. for the future. Through continuous sup- He has also completed more than port from both the Chickasaw Nation 28 graduate hours in the geography and the Chickasaw Foundation, Thomas master’s program from Oklahoma State PAGE 2 PAGE 3

Chickasaw Foundation Grants Computercraft Corporation Scholarship Amber Sutton is a freshman at Southeastern Oklahoma State Trevin Madron is a freshman at majoring CHICKASAW FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM University majoring in general education. in computer science. The Chickasaw Foundation takes great pride in enhancing Chickasaw communities and helping individuals achieve their dreams of Chickasaw Foundation Grants Computercraft Corporation Scholarship higher education and adult literacy. The students listed below have taken it upon themselves to reach their goals and be role models Makenna Moore is a freshman at the Ryan Russell is a freshman at Tarrant County Community for younger generations. The Chickasaw Foundation Scholarship Program originated in 1994 with the Ann Eubank Health Scholarship. majoring in early childhood education. College majoring in graphic design. Currently, there are 73 scholarships and one fellowship available to students. Chickasaw Foundation Grants Computercraft Corporation Scholarship Kelsee Crawley is a senior at Oklahoma State University Taryn Hastings is a senior at Texas A&M University, College majoring in natural resource ecology. Station, majoring in visualization. Chickasaw Foundation Chickasaw Foundation Grants James Michael “Mike” Dunn Memorial Scholarship Tiffany Goodman is a sophomore at East Central University Nathan Proctor is a freshman at the University of Oklahoma scholarship recipients majoring in social work. majoring in architecture. Chickasaw Foundation Grants Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Abigail Rose is a junior, enrolled full time at the University of Nation Scholarship The Chickasaw Foundation is proud to announce the scholarship recipients for the 2019-2020 academic year. Oklahoma and part time at Oklahoma City Community College, Kai Watkins is a freshman at Southeastern Oklahoma State majoring in human relations. University pursuing general studies. Ataloa Memorial Scholarship Overton M. “Buck” Cheadle Memorial Scholarship

Guillermo Lambright II is a freshman at Oberlin College and Britany Lofton is a senior at East Central University majoring Chickasaw Foundation Grants Ann Eubank Health Scholarship Teeoti Humphrey is a graduate student at East Central Paige Stewart is a freshman at the University of California- Conservatory pursuing a degree in liberal arts. in education. University majoring in water resources policy and management. Berkeley majoring in neurobiology. Ataloa Memorial Scholarship Chickasaw Foundation Fine Arts Scholarship

Lauren Coltharp is a sophomore majoring in music education Brent White is a sophomore at the California Institute of the Chickasaw Foundation Grants Special Agent Patrick Flickinger Artrice Pray is a first year law student at Southern University at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas. Arts majoring in acting. Memorial Scholarship Law Center. Kaleb Crump is a freshman at South Plains College majoring in Chickasaw Community Bank Banking Scholarship Chickasaw Foundation General Purpose Chickasaw Foundation Grants criminal justice. - In Memory of Robert L. Walton Education Scholarship Grace McPhail is in the doctor of medicine program at the Anderson Blevins is a junior at East Central University majoring Payton Whitehead is a graduate student at the University of Lillian Fowler Memorial Scholarship Washington State University, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. Adria Brown is a graduate student at Washington University- in accounting. North Texas majoring in biochemistry. Chickasaw Foundation Health St. Louis majoring in social work. Chickasaw Community Bank Chickasaw Foundation Toksali’ Scholarship Professions Scholarship Bill Fryrear Memorial Scholarship Ta-ossaa-asha¹ Scholarship Crystal Factor is a graduate student at the University of Lindsay Billings is a graduate student at the University of Aeneas Freeman is a sophomore at the University of Central Morgan McCauley is a freshman at Southern California majoring in social work. Arkansas for Medical Sciences studying pediatric oncology. Oklahoma majoring in history. majoring in business and accounting. Chickasaw Foundation Grants The Chickasaw Nation Ada Wellness Lynn C. Gibson Memorial Scholarship Chickasaw Community Bank Catherine McCraw is a freshman at Oklahoma State University Program Scholarship Sarah Wilson is a graduate student at the University of Ta-ossaa-asha¹ Scholarship majoring in psychology. Grazia Fricano is a sophomore at the University of Florida Colorado-Denver majoring in education counseling. Dylan Harden is a junior at Oklahoma State University Chickasaw Foundation Grants majoring in applied physiology and kinesiology. majoring in finance. Cayman Watkins is a sophomore at Southeastern Oklahoma Jess Green Memorial Law Scholarship The Chickasaw Nation Aging Division Scholarship Lauren Stafford is a graduate student attending the University Chickasaw Community Bank State University majoring in general studies. Ryan Smith is a senior at East Central University majoring of Oklahoma, College of Law majoring in political science. Ta-ossaa-asha¹ Scholarship Chickasaw Foundation Grants Paul Welch in kinesiology. is a freshman at majoring Cheneca Alexander is a sophomore at the University of Donald D. and J. Wenonah Gunning in business administration. Oklahoma majoring in civil engineering. The Chickasaw Nation Division of Social Services Memorial Scholarship General Educational Scholarship John Manning is a sophomore at Lee University majoring in Chickasaw Community Bank Chickasaw Foundation Grants Jane Hopaki is a sophomore at Rochester Community and information systems. Ta-ossaa-asha¹ Scholarship Joanna Manning is a sophomore at Oklahoma State University Macey Drullinger Technical College pursuing a midwife certification. is a sophomore at Oklahoma State University majoring in English and professional writing. Patricia (Trisha) Fowler Hays and Phillip Gregory majoring in business marketing. The Chickasaw Nation Division of Social Services (Greg) Hays Educational Scholarship Chickasaw Foundation Grants General Educational Scholarship Britton Sperry is a freshman at East Central University majoring Janie Hardwick Benson Memorial Scholarship Bethany Tompkins is a graduate student at the University of Amy Mullican-Griffis is a sophomore at the University of in business administration. Lacii Knight is a graduate student at Regis College working Georgia majoring in social work. Oklahoma Health Sciences Center majoring in dental hygiene. toward a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner degree. Stacie Lynn Hays Memorial Scholarship Chickasaw Foundation Grants Colbert Scholarship Kyle Hoyle is a senior at Oklahoma City University majoring in Wesley D. Brantley Jr. Scholarship Nicholas Stanley is a freshman at Fort Lewis College majoring Keagen Trett is a sophomore at Texas Tech University majoring business administration. Clinton Eversole is a sophomore at Oklahoma City in engineering. in agribusiness. Community College working toward an associate’s degree Continued on Page 4... in psychology. PAGE 4 PAGE 5

Stacie Lynn Hays Memorial Scholarship Edward L. Kruger Memorial Ittish Jolie Morgan is a freshman majoring in business with a minor in Aaisha' Scholarship Native American studies at the University of Oklahoma. Rebecca Mayes is a graduate student attending the University of Oklahoma, College of Pharmacy pursuing her doctorate Grant Partnerships John Bennett Herrington Scholarship of pharmacy. The Chickasaw Foundation is pleased Hayden Lawrence is a senior at the University of Alabama CHICKASAW FOUNDATION majoring in aerospace engineering. Mary K. Moreland & Daniel T. Jenks Scholarship to partner with various Chickasaw Ariana White is a freshman at Eastern Michigan University Nation departments to enhance the John Bennett Herrington Scholarship majoring in education. EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE quality of life of the Chickasaw people. Bryce Barker is a senior at the University of Oklahoma majoring in mechanical engineering. Mitch Musgrove Memorial Scholarship The Chickasaw Foundation partnered Emily Fey is a freshman at the University of Southern CONTRIBUTION PLAN SPOTLIGHT with the Chickasaw Nation Department John Bennett Herrington Scholarship California majoring in business administration. Samantha Perry is a senior at East Central University majoring of Health’s Empowered Living (EL) in biology. Native American Fund Advisors Scholarship Program to provide matching funds for Darcey Drullinger is a sophomore at Oklahoma State secured grants at the Ardmore health The Hill Group Scholarship University majoring in business marketing. clinic. Grants were received from the Hannah Hastings is a sophomore at Texas A&M University Patty Daniels serves as the cul- majoring in communications. David & Carolyn Nimmo Graduate Ardmore Institute of Health, E.L. & tural coordinator for the depart- Business Scholarship Thelma Gaylord Foundation, South- The Hill Group Scholarship Justin Douillard is a graduate student at the University of Mary ment of family services. She has Douglas-Ann Smith is a sophomore at Baylor University ern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation pursuing a master of business administration. been an employee of the Chickasaw majoring in professional writing and rhetoric. and the Valley View Foundation for Mooniene Ogee Memorial Scholarship Nation for 11 years, working mostly this project. Irene C. Howard Memorial Scholarship Alexis Walker is a graduate student at the University of North with Chickasaw youth. Morgan Manning is a freshman at Lee University majoring in The Chickasaw Nation EL Program Texas majoring in curriculum and instruction. She has been a Chickasaw studio art/art therapy. is a comprehensive multidisciplinary Mitch Sperry Memorial Law Scholarship Foundation donor through the Vinnie May Humes Memorial Scholarship intervention level (pediatric obesity Jessica Cox is a graduate student at Oklahoma City University, ECCP for most of her career. “I Aimee Miller is a sophomore at Tarrant County Community intervention stage 3) integrated care School of Law pursuing legal studies. enjoy contributing to the ECCP. College majoring in education. clinic focused on wellness for youth and Robert L. Walton Memorial Scholarship It is an honor to be able to con- Vinnie May Humes Memorial Scholarship Jack Sorrell is a freshman at Texas A&M University pursuing their families. Kady Fryrear tribute to a cause that supports is a freshman majoring in physical education at business and petroleum entrepreneurship. The Chickasaw Foundation also Chickasaw citizens who wish to Southeastern Oklahoma State University. received a grant from the Charities Aid Homer “Dee” Wells Memorial Scholarship gain an education, as well as help- Governor Emeritus Overton James Preston Johnson is a junior at the University of Oklahoma Foundation of America on behalf of ing my fellow employees in their time Memorial Scholarship majoring in mechanical engineering. the Nike N7 fund for the Players in Anna Evans is a graduate student at the University of Edinburgh of need,” she said. Progress (PIP) program. The program, majoring in outdoor environmental and sustainability education. Ruth Ote ka Oliphant Wyers Memorial Scholarship Chickasaw citizen, Patty Daniels Macy Smith is a freshman at Murray State College majoring a basketball performance group Janet Shaley James Memorial Scholarship in education. comprised of Chickasaw Youth Club Austin Ramirez is a freshman at Texas A&M University majoring in electrical engineering. members, focused on game skills while promoting physical fitness, self- Judicial Scholarship - Law Student Scholarship Congratulations to Danielle confidence and teamwork. The project Kimberly Cardinal is a graduate student at the California Fixico, fall recipient of the Wilson Employee Charitable Contribution Plan Western School of Law majoring in education law. J. Brown Memorial Scholarship, had members participate in fitness on her graduation from the The Chickasaw Foundation par- The Chickasaw Foundation is greatly activities and learn proper ways to care Judicial Scholarship - Law Student Scholarship University of Oklahoma. Mersadie Moore is working on her juris doctorate at the ticipates in the Employee Charitable appreciative to employees who elect for their bodies. University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law. Contribution Plan (ECCP) as one of to donate to the Foundation through Partnering with Chickasaw Nation the designees selected to receive funds the ECCP. They mail receipts to Nutrition Services, the Chickasaw from Chickasaw Nation employees. participants who annually contribute Foundation provided high school Contributions support the Chickasaw more than $250. Upon request, receipts students access to quality meals by Foundation’s mission as well as the will be issued for those who contribute setting up pantries. The Chickasaw Foundation 2020-2021 Scholarship Application provides full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate Chickasaw students or students attending vo-tech, Inchokkaalaali Assistance Request, other amounts. depending on scholarship requirements, with financial assistance. Applications can be scholarships and the Chickasaw Founda- found on ChickasawFoundation.org. Danielle Fixico tion Benevolence Fund.

Application deadline is June 1. Chickasaw Foundation PAGE 7 DONOR SPOTLIGHT MEET THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CHICKASAW FOUNDATION, JOHNNA R. WALKER.

Professionals (AFP). Under the ex- She is a 2010 graduate of Lead- ternal affairs division, she serves on ership Ada and served on the plan- the marketing, awards and commu- ning committee for Leadership Ada nications committee and the Awards the following three years. She was a Work Group. She is a former pres- member of the Chickasaw Language ident and board member of the Committee and the Chickasaw Na- AFP-Oklahoma Chapter. tion Juvenile Justice Tribal Advisory

The Chickasaw Nation Every day I am truly blessed to work with an amazing team Disaster Relief and “that helps make a difference in the lives of our citizens as well Recovery Fund as our communities,” Mrs. Walker said. “It is my hope we are Help those affected by natural disas- fulfilling our founders’ legacy that began 48 years ago, while ters and crises by making a donation to building a strong foundation for those who will follow us. I greatly the Chickasaw Nation Disaster Relief appreciate the leadership and support provided by our board of Johnna R. Walker and Recovery Fund. trustees and Governor Anoatubby. - johnna R. walker The Chickasaw Nation activated the Johnna R. Walker has been em- ” disaster relief fund so individuals may ployed with the Chickasaw Nation since Walker was elected to the board Board, former chairperson for the Mary Ruth Barnes contribute to relief and recovery efforts 1988. She currently serves as the chief of directors for Native Americans in Chickasaw Historical Society and for- associated with disasters and crises, executive officer for the Chickasaw Philanthropy (NAP) in 2012 and served mer treasurer for the Chickasaw Cycling Mary Ruth Barnes graduated with and the Oklahoma City Area Office. In such as the tornadoes that have im- Foundation. She graduated from East as secretary of the board of directors in Club board of directors. a bachelor’s degree from North 2015, she was selected as the Chickasaw pacted communities across Oklahoma. Central University in 1992 with a bach- 2013 and then as chairman in 2014-15. Johnna and her husband Darrell have Carolina State attaining high honors Nation Dynamic Woman of the Year. Donations will be distributed elor’s degree in education. She was also She served on NAP’s finance, personnel been married for 29 years. They have and earned a master’s degree from “It has been my pleasure over the past to serve Chickasaw citizens and the 1988 Chickasaw Princess. and nominating committees as well as three children and a new son-in-law, Montana State. After college, she 12 years to donate to the Chickasaw Chickasaw Nation employees while Mrs. Walker served on the board of the planning committees for the 2013 Nacobi and Blake Nucosee, Alexis taught high school and college English, Foundation. It is my most important maintaining a high level of account- directors for the Oklahoma Center and 2015 Native Philanthropy Institutes. Walker and Dylan Walker. art and computer science for 14 years. wish that our foundation thrive for ability. All donations are tax deduc- for Nonprofits from 2012-2020, and Barnes is a Chickasaw artist who the development of our children and tible. A tax receipt will be provided was a member of the education, pol- CHICKASAW Chickasaw Foundation has won numerous awards for her the encouragement of their higher upon completion of transaction. icy and advocacy committee. She was Mailing Address art at the Southeastern Art Show and education as Chickasaw citizens,” she previously on the planning committee FOUNDATION P. O. Box 1726 Market, Artist of the Arbuckles and said. “It is one way I can help my tribe • • • for the Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence The Chickasaw Foundation assists Ada, OK 74821-1726 Pontotoc County Fair competitions. achieve the goals of growing our young Contributions may be (ONE) Awards, as well as the programs Oklahoma communities by funding disaster Physical Address Her watercolors are on display at the citizens into vibrant, well-educated made online at and board governance committees. relief, food pantries, emergency services, David Stout Building Chickasaw Nation Medical Center, the and sustain the culture we ChickasawFoundation.org She serves on two committees for the charitable organizations, scholarships, a 520 E. Arlington, Building B fellowship and cultural opportunities. Artesian Hotel, the Chickasaw Nation are so proud of.” or by mail. international Association of Fundraising Ada, OK 74820 Welcome Center in Davis, Oklahoma Chickasaw Foundation P. O. Box 1726 Ada, OK 74821-1726 Chickasaw Foundation SPRING 2020

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