Winter 2013 In this issue : Downstream Opens New Hotel, Spa and More New Hotel, 1 Powwow Downstream Casino Resort is Manager Steven Drewes. “Our cluding its own 1,200 jobs). And Chairman's Corner 2 on a roll – again – with the open- guests defi nitely have some- that number is expected to in- Election Notice ing in January of its new Kap- thing special to look forward to.” crease to more than 1,800 jobs Insurance Info pa Tower hotel and Neé Spa. as the new hotel and spa attract C-Store, Gaming 3 Downstream added about 100 At a grand opening celebration more guests from farther away. Conf., DCR Feaured in new jobs giving another bump to in January, Chairman John Ber- Arkansas News, Tribes Come Together the Tri-State Region economy. rey and others announced the “The results of our study reveal positive results of an independent an impressive achievement,” said Archeology Dig, 4 Food Drive The Kappa Tower expansion economic impact study. The study Mathew Robinson of the consul- added 152 rooms bringing the revealed that Downstream has tancy KlasRobinson Q.E.D., who Feather Class, 5 total room-count to 374. Neé contributed more than $1 billion prepared and wrote the eco- Caregiver Award, DCR Featured Art. Cont. Spa is a very elegant, serene counterpoint to the excite- Princess Update, 6 NICOA, Shawl ment of the gaming fl oor, which makes Downstream a more Lakeside Celeb., 7 well rounded resort. The expan- Stomp Dance, Newtonia Doc., sion also included a new indoor Res. 668, pool, the Ma-Kó-Sha coff ee Obituaries 8 shop and bakery, new location for the popular Buff alo Grille Christmas Parties 9 and other stylish amenities. Breast Cancer Auction, 10 Halloween, Buff alo “We already have a fi rst-class in Zambia, Olsen in Tulsa Run hotel with fi rst-class service. So with the addition of an- Education Update 11-13 other hotel and these very to the Tri-State Region’s econo- nomic impact study. “It indicates Wendell Chino Award 14 nice amenities we will be off er- my. Downstream supports more that Downstream could serve ing even more,” said General than 1,600 jobs in the region (in- USS Quapaw, EMS, 15 Cont. on Page 23 Allottee Info, Events

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Quapaw Tribe PO Box 765 Downstream Hosts First Annual PowWow Quapaw, OK 74363 On Saturday, Decem- of Victoria Griffi n was held for and Archie Mason & Crick- (918) 542-1853 ber 22, Downstream ladies dressed in traditional et Rice served as M.C.s. (888) 642-4724 hosted its fi rst powwow. Osage or Quapaw clothes. Fax: (918) 540-2885 Craig Satepahoodle served Downstream is planning www.quapawtribe.com This powwow was orga- as head singer, Ben Wa- to host another powwow nized primarily by Cricket ters and Angela Pratt as next winter and more de- Rice, and featured Gourd head man and head lady, tailed information will be re- Dancing and Contests in all Ranny McWatters as Head leased in upcoming months. main powwow categories. Gourd Dancer, Andrew

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Chairman’s Corner

Haway O-Gah-Pah eeyah, the Quapaw people are the toughest and kindest Indians I know. It’s our goal on the BC to continue the fi ght and to continue to It has been an amazing grow and develop opportunities for us all. We are working on winter and the hope of some great things from a new wellness center, 26 more senior spring has begun. I am so homes, non-gaming business venture, Catholic 40 remediation blessed and proud to work by us, purchase more land, improve fi re, marshal and EMT with the wonderful men and delivery, cultural protection and education, education support, women on the Quapaw social services, natural resource management and just creating Business Committee and all a better world for O-Gah-Pah people. the dedicated employees as we keep striving for better It is my prayer that all of our elders, warriors, youth and every lives of the Quapaw people. member are blessed and have a safe closing of the winter It is an amazing life when time and have every opportunity to experience a blessed and you dedicate yourself to the abundant early spring. When possible please keep in touch with betterment of the greatest our elders and remind them that they are tremendous treasures tribe ever and to be part we are blessed to have them in our lives. of our tremendous growth. The Quapaw Tribe has truly Gun-Ney-Gay become the major economic engine in Northeast Oklahoma, Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas and that feels very John L. Berrey good. Like every year I have been telling non-tribal members Hum-Buh-Gah-Kah and members that “This is the Year of the Quapaw” and we are going to keep rolling towards being the dominant tribe in our area!

Today I am in Seattle, Washington and honored to have been invited to speak to the Secretary’s Trust Reform Commission appointed by President Obama.I am also here for the tribal consultation by the Department of the Interior to discuss and to fi ght for money from the $1.9 billion land buy-back that was part of the Cobell settlement to be used by tribes to purchase fractional interest held by tribal members. It’s a great opportunity for us to get money in the hands of willing tribal members who want to sell their small interests. So far I have secured nearly $3 million in funds for our reservation and I will continue to get more dollars for our people.

I often tell people that I have the very best job in the world and

Health Update The Quapaw Tribal Member Health, Dental, Prescription, Vision and End of Life Expenses plan is performing extremely well. We have even been recognized on a national level as an example to other trib- al nations in taking real action toward making our nation and its peo- ple healthier. Our people asked for better health, and the Business Committee responded with creating an innovative and money-sav- ing plan for all our people, no matter if they live near an Indian Health Services district or not. We did not want to serve some and not all.

Admittedly, the plan has had kinks and issues to work through, but the hundreds of calls from elders and other tribal members tell- ing amazing stories of how they now have access to health- care have made it worth it. I wanted to give you a quick update:

1. For 2013, the plan is staying the same for now with possi- ble plans to increase the amount depending on the tribe's bud- get. We are constantly looking for ways to increase your benefi t.

2. Many of you have received your new GOLD cards for your plan, and they are what should be used for all your services. Please remember that even if you have Medicaid or Medicare or any other insurance, the Quapaw Tribal Member Plan is always the last insurance to fi le. This SAVES YOU MONEY.

3. The providers in network have grown approximately 38% from 2012 to 2013. Thank you very much to all tribal members who are calling the number on their cards to get an in network provider. This makes the plan work better and saves you money. Please let us know if you have a pro- vider that you want to go to that is not yet in network. One of our provider specialists will call them and work to get them in network asap for you.

4. If you have not yet received a GOLD card, you will be soon. The second batch went out on Friday, January 15, 2013. These usually take around 7-10 business days to arrive. If you do not receive your card,

Cont. on Page 4 January 2013 PAGE 3 Quapaw C-Store Re-Opens Gaming Regulations Discussed at Downstream After much anticipation, community, the C-Store is now On October 23rd, the Qua- special tribute for Jess Green on November 1st the Qua- joined with Quapaw Casino. paw Tribe hosted the National of the Chickasaw Nation. paw C-Store has re-opened Indian Gaming Commision with a bigger, brighter and Job applications can be sub- (NIGC) for their regional con- A special video was played more beautiful facility. mitted via the Quapaw Ca- ference. Training programs, remembering Jess and his sino website and the point of NIGC goals, strategies and many accomplishments. The C-Store has already begun contact for the gas station is regulations were discussed. Green passed September 8th, to receive compliments on the Jeremy Buff alo, who can be 2012, at the age of 59 in Ada, OK. expanded selection and options. reached at 918-540-3164. On October 24th, the Down- He was a strong advocate stream Development Author- of Indian rights, and through To better serve the tribe and ity (DDA) and Downstream his work in the courtroom Casino hosted the Oklaho- helped bring Indian Gam- ma Tribal Gaming Regula- ing to the place it holds today. tors (OTGRA) Fall Conference “Jess fought for decades and Annual Meeting. Regula- for fair regulation” and “to tion of tribal gaming in Okla- preserve Tribal Sovereign- homa was discussed, with a ty” stated Brett Barnes.

1,000 miles away By Mike Masterson; used with permission, While I do enjoy all the bells side Interstate 44 just west of Jo- the forested landscape. In the © 2013 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and lights and the excitement plin as I approached the casino. next minute, a valet was tak- LITTLE ROCK — I’d heard the most casinos naturally gener- Instead, what I found at Exit ing the car beneath the sprawl- talk, seen the catchy commer- ate among milling crowds hop- 1 on I-44 in the barest tip of ing portico and I was inside cials. But I’d never driven two ing to strike it rich, I also don’t northeastern Oklahoma was the marbled entryway, catch- hours northward on Interstate seem to have enough luck when a relatively understated sign ing the scent of what seemed 540 to the Downstream Casino I actually take a seat in one. leading me from the highway to be a powdery bouquet. Yet I Resort. I’d fi nally decided to So I mostly sit - which can be through trees to a traffi c circle. didn’t spot as much as a daisy. see what’s behind all the hub- just as entertaining in a dif- That led to an entrance along The glassy travertine fl oor lead- bub over this place opened four ferent way - and watch oth- a wide road that looked more ing through to the lobby desk years ago by the Quapaw tribe. ers having fun and appre- like I was approaching a coun- was in itself a piece of artwork. There really is something ciate the music on stage. try club than a casino resort. The poured fl oor contained bits to be said for turning one’s At Downstream, I was expect- Rounding a fi nal turn, I encoun- of glitter woven into hues rang- grander thoughts into action. ing to drive up on some form of tered a wide, tastefully done ing from dark to light blue, tan, I’ll concede that I’ve never been towering, fl ashing megacom- set of buildings with a high- much of a casino connoisseur. plex shouting from signs along- rise hotel tower nestled into Cont. on Page 5 Area Tribes an Example for the Nation On October 11th, the project to the Quapaw, Peoria, Miami work together” says Mercer. team for the new North Eastern and Ottawa Tribes as well as a Tribal Health Facility was award- grant to the Modoc tribe of which On September 20, HUD rep- ed the 2012 Excellence in Con- the North Eastern Tribal Health resentatives were on site and struction Award by American Systems was a sub recipient. reported that they were very Builders & Contractors (ABC). pleased with this accomplish- By combining each of these ment and its effi ciency, and This project team consisted respective grants and utilizing that they will be using this proj- of Donna Mercer of the Qua- 22 acres of land donated by ect as an example for ICDBG paw Tribe, Kim Chuculate the Peoria Tribe, a larger and projects around the nation. and Sharon Dawes of the In- more capable facility was able dian Health Service (HIS). to be created for all involved.

The project team worked to This project was the fi rst time bring together fi ve grants from such a collaborative eff ort be- the Department of Housing and tween tribes has been approved Urban Development’s (HUD) In- by HUD “I’m very proud to be a dian Community Development part of something that showed Block Grants (ICDBG). These what we can accomplish for fi ve grants had been awarded our tribal members when we PAGE 4 January 2013 Quapaw Tribe participates in Archeology Dig

On October 9th a group of den pit by the professional in how much the soil is resistant after LaSalle had explored the eight Quapaw people repre- charge of excavating. Quapaw by sending a current through region. The indigenous people senting the Quapaw Cultural people helped in the tedious the ground indicating how hard of this area were the Caddo, Committee and Business Com- process of recovering objects of packed the soil is and if it is clay. Tunica, Quapaw and Osage. mittee were invited to partici- interest from the village site such They also had a small plow like pate in an Arkansas archaeol- as household items and animal instrument which uses ground Also assisting in the dig were ogy dig in the Carden bottoms bones which were likely food penetrating radar to send a Dr. George Sabo, Project Direc- near Russellville, Arkansas. waste or tools. Human remains radar wave into the ground tor, Jami Lockhart, Geophysical were not excavated. Russ Gar- providing a three dimensional Director, Jerry Pebworth, Co- The dig site was located near ber, Florence Marie Mathews, image. This image is used to Assistant, Marion Haynes, Bly- a bend in the Arkansas Riv- Charlene Button, Jean Ann draw an educated guess about theville Assistant, Paul Knapp, er and the base of Petit Jean Lambert (Tribal Historic Pres- what is beneath the soil, for ex- volunteer, Jim Reece, volun- Mountain. This was the site ervation Offi cer), Ardina Moore, ample a fl oor, pit or buried ob- teer, Larry Porter, Petit Jean of a large village several hun- Sue Vallier, Marilyn Rogers and jects. This method determined Assistant, Tom Green, Survey dred years ago which covered Earl Rogers all lent a hand sift- the house site to be about 24 Archeologist, Ann Early, Ar- an expansive area along the ing through the dirt and debris. feet by 24 feet (8-10 meters). kansas State Archeologist and river bank. Many pieces of pot- This equipment has also re- Leslie Walker, Co-Assistant. tery have been found in this The archeologists had a map of vealed that the houses were area and are now seen in mu- the village site made with elec- arranged in an oval layout, with Each item recovered dur- seums and private collections. tromagnetic conductivity meters some built in rows resembling ing the exploration was re- The dig site that we participated and a resistivity meter. The re- a street. The site was prob- corded and placed in a con- in was a small area of a known sistivity meter is guided along ably in use at the time DeSoto tainer to be studied further. house and its surroundings, in- the ground to detect metals, fi re made his trek through that part cluding a trash pit called a mid- pits and kilns. It can also detect of the country and in the 1600’s

Downstream Canned Food Drive Health Update

Cont. from Page 2 In the spirit of helping those nities in all three states of the please call Native Care Health, LLC at 1-877- in need, especially during Tri-State Region. Downstream 810-4587 and let us know. Many times, we just the holiday season, Down- gives about $500,000 a year to need to simply update your address, and a new stream Casino Resort donated local charities and community card will be sent promptly. Your old cards are 14 tons of canned food to six organizations to help improve still the same number; just the address to send claims has been updated to our most up to date area non-profi t food banks on the lives of our neighbors. address of PO BOX 50 Quapaw, OK 74363. Thursday, December 6, 2012. 5. If you have another insurance to include such as The crates of canned food con- Medicaid, Medicare or any other insurance, please sisted of food such as black call the number on the Native Care Health, LLC beans, carrots, corn, potatoes card so that we can make sure that the providers and peas. The charities that re- are sending in your claims correctly. This call will ceived these donations were very only take a couple of minutes, typically, and will po- thankful as demand has been tentially save you a tremendous amount of money. high this season and this food You can also send any update to your insurance di- will help them serve the hungry. rectly to [email protected] and we will update your information in our system as well.

At the last delivery location, there 6. One of the issues that we have received a was no forklift to remove the food, few calls on lately concerns when a member is so on site volunteers, Down- going to a pharmacy and the pharmacy is telling stream Casino management them that they are not approved on their tribal and Chairman Berrey unloaded card. This is mainly because we have entered the entire semi truck by hand. your primary prescription coverage (i.e. Medic- aid, Medicare part D, other insurance) and the This is just one of the numerous claim is being processed like you do not have projects and donations Down- other insurance by the pharmacy. We did this stream has made to the commu- Cont. on Page 15 January 2013 PAGE 5 Jim Greenfeather Teaches Feather Carving Class

During the last week of November, Jim Greenfeather taught a class at the Quapaw Tribal Museum.

This Class taught students how to carve eagle feathers from buff alo rib bones to use as decorative name plates, wall hangings or to hang from windshield mirrors.

Due to the popularity of the class, the museum will host another in the coming year. Check the web- site calendar to stay up to date.

1,000 miles away, cont. Cont. from Page 3 depicts nature’s mystical num- remodeling once since, this ca- way. And, sure enough, there gray and darker brown. It ap- bering system. The fi gure ap- sino resort has made itself indis- was that Golden Mean spiral peared to me to represent a pears everywhere in nature as pensable to the region by em- embedded in the wallpaper and stream winding through the cen- the logarithmic spiral displayed ploying some1,200 people with on the coasters. There’s also ter of the brown earth with gray by a nautilus shell, entire galax- an average sales value after just a spa, golf course, exercise gravel shoals. But then I always ies and even our own inner ears. three years of at least $40 million. room, pool, buff et, you name a have had an active imagination. This place that draws from peo- Inside the fashionable Red Oak resort activity and they have it. I’d never seen a fl oor designed ple living in Kansas, Oklahoma, Steakhouse, I met Earl “Duke” By the time I headed for home like this one, or the enormous Missouri and our state appears Walter, who told me how nearby hours later, I had a much better metal sculpture like the one at to be an especially popular Joplin was still in the midst of understanding of why folks from the center in the entry lobby. destination two hours south for rebuilding from the devastating Northwest Arkansas (such as the The Quapaw American Indi- those in Northwest Arkansas. 2011 tornado that claimed 161 fi rst two couples I encountered) ans, also known as the O-Gah- One couple I met told me they lives and devastated a third of wanted to make the relatively Pah, which means downstream were from Springdale. Another the community. Joplin is home short drive to this tranquil spot. people in their language, origi- said they’d driven up from Rog- to many who work at the ca- My visit wasn’t about any de- nally settled centuries ago in ers. Here I was from Fayetteville, sino resort, and more than sire to get rich quickly. (Isn’t that the Arkansas and Mississippi as is one of the resort’s top ex- 100 of them lost everything. why we have the lottery that river valleys. They were the ecutives, who said he commutes The personable Duke also rec- someone else inevitably wins?) most prevalent American Indian through four states to come to ommended a meal that was as I simply enjoyed the food and tribe in Arkansas and among work each Monday. John Ber- good as anything I’ve eaten the ability to relax in such a the state’s earliest inhabitants. rey, the man most responsible since my fi rst chocolate cookie pretty and peaceful wood- The sculpture and the carpet- for Downstream and its overall at age 2. Waitress Amalia also ed setting that made me feel ing (and even walls and coast- chairman today, is a graduate couldn’t have been more help- as if I was 1,000 miles away ers for tables) at the resort bear of the University of Arkansas. ful. In fact, every employee rather than just 100 or so. the design of the Golden Mean. He’s become widely known as I encountered was friendly. This distinctive swirl is signifi - the heart behind Downstream. The accommodations also were cant in the Quapaw culture, and Since opening in July 2008 and better than I’d expected in every Award Winning Caregiver Program A collaborative eff ort between man. The second award, known In April of 2013 this initiative the Center for Medicare and as the Innovative Collaboration will be submitted to a com- Medicaid Services, the Okla- Award, was given October 30 as petition at the national level. homa Insurance Department's part of the Northeast Oklahoma “Our whole coalition is excited Senior Health Insurance Coun- Regional Summit in Tahlequah. to be submitting at this lev- seling Program (SHIP), Grand el” says Rhonda Weaver, the Gateway Area Agency on Aging, This coalition was part of the contact for the Quapaw Tribe. Wyandotte Nation of Oklaho- Medicare Part D Diabetes Out of the $2000 awarded, ma, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Health Screening Initiative each tribe received $500. Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma, which aims to “bring healthcare Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Okla- awareness and Medicare edu- The Quapaw Tribe has placed homa and the Oklahoma Lions cation to elder Oklahomans” their $500 back into the Club Foundation has received and as a result of this collabo- Medicare Part D program. multiple awards, and is now on ration, events have and contin- For more information from the road to national recognition. ue to be hosted which provide Weaver regarding this co- “free diabetes detection screen- alition, please email rweav- The fi rst award was the Oklaho- ings in northeast Oklahoma. [email protected]. ma Department of Human Ser- The initiative also provides vices (OKDHS) Aging Services free screenings for visual acu- Division Achievement in Aging ity, glaucoma, blood pressure, Award, which was given on May cholesterol, blood sugar, lung 17, 2012 in Oklahoma City as function and bone density” ac- part of the 37th Annual Oklaho- cording to the OKDHS website. ma Conference on Aging in Nor- PAGE 6 January 2013 Princess Updates

Lakyn Buff alo Mallori Shawnee

It has been an exciting ex- At the past General Council, I at White Oak, OK in August. mas Parades at Quapaw, Com- perience so far represent- was very honored and hum- merce and Miami. Thanks to ing the Quapaw Tribe as the bled to be reelected to serve September was busy again the tribal fi re department for 2012-2013 Powwow Princess. as your tribal princess. Serv- with several powwows. I went allowing me to ride on the fi re ing as tribal princess for the to the Ottawa Powwow, Miami, truck. It was lots of fun! I also Since July I have been to the past three years has aff orded OK; Wyandotte Powwow, Wy- volunteered at the Quapaw Trib- Tulsa Powwow Princess Ban- me many opportunities to trav- andotte, OK; Eastern Shawnee al Children’s Christmas Party, quet, Wyandotte Nation, Shaw- el to various events and pow- Powwow, near Seneca, MO; In- Miami, OK. Powwows I attend- na Stovall-Eastern Shawnee wows. I try to represent the dian Summer, Bartlesville, OK; ed were the Downstream Christ- Children’s Back to School, Ot- tribe in the best way I’ve been and Miami NOW (Native Okla- mas Powwow, near Quapaw, tawa Powwow, danced in the taught and hope I’ve served homa Weekend), Miami, OK. OK, the New Year’s Eve Sobri- Miami Leadership Class, had a everyone well. The following At Miami NOW, I was a fea- ety Powwow, Tulsa, OK, and the fl oat in the Quapaw Christmas are some of the gatherings tured women’s cloth dancer and Oklahoma City Indian Club New Parade and rode along side I’ve had the honor to attend. model for their Native Fashion Year’s Powwow, Norman, OK. Mallori Shawnee, Quapaw Trib- Show. At Wyandotte Powwow, al Princess, in the Commerce July was a busy month! In I placed third in the Women’s I hope to fi nish out my last year and Miami Christmas Parades. July, I went to: Quapaw Pow- Buckskin Contest and fi rst in as Quapaw Tribal Princess by wow, Quapaw, OK; Sac and Team Two-Step Contest; at In- attending Denver March Pow- I look forward to upcoming Fox Powwow, Stroud, OK; dian Summer, I received third wow, Denver, CO, Miss Indian powwows and events and set- Otoe Encampment, Red Rock, place in Women’s Buckskin. World pageant, Albuquerque, ting a good example for our OK; Tulsa Powwow Princess NM, and Gathering of Nations future princess. Thank you Reception, Jenks, OK; Tulsa In October, I went to the Chero- Powwow, Albuquerque, NM. for this great experience! Powwow, Bixby, OK; Kih-He- kee Art Market, Catoosa, OK. There are several others too Kah Steh Powwow, Skiatook, In November, I traveled to the numerous to mention now! OK; and Euchee Polecat Bacone College Fall Powwow, Stomp Grounds & Stomp Muskogee, OK and the Veter- Going to all of those events while Dance, near Kellyville, OK. an’s Day Gourd Dance, Wyan- being a full-time student at Tulsa dotte, OK. Also, in honor of Na- Community College keeps me After an eventful and hot July, tive American Heritage month, I very busy! If there’s an event I slowed down a bit in August bought and delivered pizzas to you’d like me to attend, please going to the Bell Powwow, Indian students after their Native email me at m.shawnee@hot- Bell, OK. At Bell, I placed American assembly at Hamilton mail.com. If my schedule per- second in Women’s Cloth Elementary School in Tulsa, OK. mits, I’ll be happy to go! I hope Contest. I also attended the I’ve represented the tribe in a Shawnee Green Corn Dance December was busy with Christ- way that will make you proud.

Rhonda Weaver Elected Representative Crafty Seniors Raffl e Shawl At the 19th biannual Nation- She is also tasked with bring- The Crafty Seniors are sell- Contact Rhonda Weaver at al Indian Council on Aging ing concerns or questions from ing chances on a shawl made 918-674-2257 or rweaver@ (N.I.C.O.A.) in Albuquerque, this region to the national level. with Quapaw colors. quapawtribe.com with ques- New Mexico, Rhonda Weaver tions. was elected the Eastern Okla- Rhonda may be reached at Chances are one for $1.00 or homa Regional Representative. [email protected] six for $5.00.

As part of her new responsibili- The drawing will be held dur- ties she is tasked with advancing ing the Tribal Health Fair in N.I.C.O.A.’s mission of advocat- July 2013. You do not need ing for improved comprehensive to be present to win. Tickets health, social services and eco- may be purchased during nomic well being of American normal hours at the Title VI Indian and Alaska Native elders. building in Quapaw. NOTICE! Do we have your current address? If not you will not receive your newsletter, voting information, program notices or any other informational materials. To update your address simply call 918-542-1853 ext 219, email [email protected] or log on to www.quapawtribe.com/address. January 2013 PAGE 7

Seneca Cayuga Tribe hosts Grand Lakeside Quapaw Tribe Given Award Native American Celebration for Newtonia Documentary The Seneca Cayuga tribe host- The Newton County Tourism ed a dance competition and Na- Council in Missouri has recog- tive American Celebration on nized the Quapaw Tribe and October 20 at the south end of Downstream Casino for fi nancial Sailboat Bridge in Grove, OK. support of a documentary over the Civil War battle of Newtonia. Lorri Bacon from Grand Lake- The Tourism Council received side marketing states “In honor an A.D.D.Y. for the documentary of Native American Heritage which was presented to Chair- Month we thought it fi tting to put man John Berrey. Berrey also on a demonstration for the pub- received a photo collage consist- lic on our, the Seneca-Cayuga ing of photos of the fi lm shoot. Tribe of Oklahoma's, newly There were two battles fought acquired property. Grove is a during the Civil War in Newto- "Lake Community" and many of nia, the fi rst on September 30, the residents have never seen 1862 and the second on Octo- anything like this before. Daily ber 28, 1864. The documentary we open our Restaurant, Ma- produced by the Tourism Coun- rina and Riverboats to the pub- cil focused on the fi rst battle. lic and on this day we opened Both the Confederate and Union our History. People of all back- forces utilized a high percent- grounds enjoy watching the age of Native American soldiers. Fancy Dancers as well as the Traditional Dress and after the House Approves Bill response from this event there On December 19, 2012, the will be many more to follow”. United States House of Rep- resentatives adopted House Many Quapaw people were in Resolution 668, which will per- attendance and participated mit the individual participants in in singing, dancing and even the Goodeagle v. United States emceeing the event. Some of litigation and the Tribe to pur- the Quapaws in attendance in- sue claims for breach of trust cluded Cricket Rice, Melissa against the United States, in- Gaines, Minnie Hawk, Gideon cluding claims that otherwise Goodeagle, Ben Waters, Cathy would be barred by the statute King, Vernon Tsosie and others. of limitations. The resolution Brandy Supernaw Holds Stomp Dance at passed by a vote of 398 to 5. The resolution, which is known University of Kansas as a “congressional reference,” required passage by only one On Saturday, December 1, Bran- and Creek. This was also an ex- house of Congress, and it is dy Supernaw hosted a stomp cellent way to showcase a piece therefore fi nal legislation. The dance at the University of Kan- of our culture to a new audience. use of the congressional ref- sas. He was given assistance by erence procedure has never the tribe to carry out the event. Students from KU were in atten- been routine, and the staff of the dance, and were able to participate House Committee on the Judi- “(I would like) to express my and learn a little bit about Native ciary related to the tribal team deep gratitude for the tribe’s con- Americans through this dance. that the House last passed such tribution to the Stomp Dance... legislation about 10 years ago. at the University of Kansas. Several Quapaws were utilized including Billy Proctor as Stick The passage of the congressio- Without the Tribe’s gener- Man, Cricket Rice as a Lead- nal reference for the Tribe was ous help I would not have er, Nataska Rouse as a Shell the result of a more than year- been able to make the event Shaker and others such as long legislative initiative lead by as successful as it was. Mary Shawnee, Luna Shawnee, Chairman John Berrey, which Brandon Everett Bandy and I. included many meetings with The event brought together many House members in the House shell shakers and leaders from Quapaw language for calling ev- leadership and members on several tribes such as Cherokee, eryone to dance was used, as committees in the area of Indian Delaware, Shawnee, Seminole described by Maude Supernaw”. aff airs. The bill was sponsored by Congressman Tom Cole (R- Okla.), and was co-sponsored by Dan Boren (D-Okla.). Eff orts were made to obtain the legisla- tion in mid-2011. However, those eff orts were delayed by the dead- lock in Congress at the time con- cerning the federal debt ceiling.

A decade ago, the Quapaw Tribe began pursuing, on behalf of in- Cont. on Page 23 PAGE 8 January 2013 Bennie Stanton Hyatt

Bennie was born May 4, by adding the concrete bleach- 1928 in Vinita, Oklahoma and ers that are still used today. passed away November 27, 2012, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bennie attended Seneca Indian School and went on to attend He is survived by his beloved Haskell Institute in Lawrence, wife of 63 years, Nan Hyatt; Kansas. At the end of his senior one son Gregory Hyatt; four year at Haskell, he joined the grandsons: Lance Hall, Rus- Army during World War II. After sell Hyat, Jr Ross, Bennie Hy- the war, he was a painting con- att, Richard Hyatt; and several tractor for over 40 years. Bennie nieces, nephews, and cousins. was a Native American Indian He was preceded in death by Rights Activist and he worked his parents, William S. Hyatt tirelessly for the Native Ameri- and Emma Louise (Blansett) can people, not only in Oklaho- Tohee and sister Pat Hyatt. ma but also throughout the Na- tion. He was a devoted family Bennie was a member of the man who loved to fi sh, hunt, and Quapaw Tribe and of the Craw- go dancing with his wife Nan. fi sh family. He served on the Business Committee and also He will be greatly missed served as the Quapaw Tribe by his family and will be for- Pow-Wow Chairman in 1971 ever in their hearts. Burial and 1972. As the Chairman, he was held at Memorial Park improved the pow-wow grounds Cemetery, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Gerald Ahniwake ‘Ahni’ Ray, Sr.

The funeral service for Gerald his friends and acquaintances. Elko, Nev.; son: James Ray and na, Ill.; John Ray and wife, Nan- Ahniwake ‘Ahni’ Ray, Sr., 86, wife, Tawnya, of Grants; daugh- cy, of Galena, Ill.; Vernon Ray of Grants, N.M., was held on We had to say “goodbye” ter: Chelsea Ray and Terrance and wife, Geraldine, of Clare, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at 10 to a wonderful man on New Taylor, grandson Urijah of Albu- Ill.; Shirley Ray, sister-in-law, a.m., at Compassion Mortu- Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2013. querque; son: Jameson Ray of of Harvard, Ill., and Betty Ray, ary, 120 N. Third St., Grants. Albuquerque; daughter: Daryl sister-in-law, of Commerce, He went to meet his Lord Ray of Albuquerque; daugh- Okla.; his sisters: FayeNelle Ahni, as most people knew him, and Savior on Tuesday af- ter: Aleisha Abeyta-Pender Plummer, of Rocklin, Calif.; was born in Hockerville, Okla., ternoon. He left this earth a and husband, Caleb, of Al- DeeAnna McCarthy, of Benton, on March 22, 1926, to Tom A. happy man and at peace. He buquerque, and son: Adam Wis.; and numerous nieces and Ray and Dee (Crabtree) Ray. fell asleep in his favorite chair Abeyta of Albuquerque; and nephews whom he loved dearly. and passed on to his new life. Rachel Gunn of Albuquerque. He passed away on New Year’s He was preceded in death Day, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. Ahniwake is survived by his wife Ahniwake is also survived by by his parents: Dee and Tom of 65 years Dorothy: daughter: his brothers and sisters: Bill Ray, and two brothers: Thom- Ahniwake grew up Geral June Baca and husband, Ray and wife, Darlene, of Gale- as Ray and Charles Ray. in Quapaw, Okla. Cliff ord, of Elko, Nev., their daughter: DeNelle and son-in- He served in the United States law, Christopher Trujillo, grand- Navy aboard the aircraft car- sons: Dominic and Michael rier USS Franklin during WWII. Trujillo, of Grants; son: Ste- He was a proud member of ven Baca and wife, Leslie, and the 704 Club, and was one grandchildren: Colter and Am- of the 704 survivors out of ber Baca, of Ozark, Mo.; son: 3,000 servicemen who served Gerald Ahniwake Ray Jr (Jerry) on the USS Franklin CV 13. and wife, Mary Jane, of Pfl uger- Upon his return from the service, ville, Texas; daughter: Sandra Ahniwake came home to Com- and son-in-law, Tony Basile, of merce, Okla. and married Doro- Orlando, Fla.; son: Jeremy Ray thy June (Conder) Ray in 1947. and wife, Mandy, and grand- children: Shelby and Payton He worked in the lead and zinc of Pfl ugerville, Texas; son: Jo- mines in Picher, Okla., until seph Ray, of San Rafael, N.M.; 1958 when he moved to Grants daughter: Jennifer Ray and to work in the uranium mines. Harley Petit, and grandchildren: Alyssa, Morgan, and Henry of He and Dorothy have lived Tucson, Ariz.; son: John Patrick on Cordova Court in Grants Ray and wife, Carolyn; sons: for the past 54 years. Alan Ray, and Bill Ray and wife, Tina; and Charles Ray and The most important thing in his wife, Shayla, and grandchildren life was his family and next to that Chloe, Chase and Brayden of January 2013 PAGE 9 Quapaw Children's Christmas Party

On Sunday, December 9 the party and be a success this year. Young and Brandon Everett party as this was the largest Quapaw Tribe held the annual on speaker giving direction group of people to date for the Children's Christmas Party. Susie Attocknie, Jennie Buff alo, and announcing give a way’s. Children’s Christmas Party. Betty Beard Gaedtke served Sara Buff alo and Miranda Martin as chairman for the committee helped greet people at the door Brenda Murray and Sara Mont- Thanks so much to Caro- and helped to organize a party and gave tickets away for lots gomery Hiatt at the games.. lyn and Bill Nott for the extra which featured games, snacks, of toys that were given away. Santa and Mrs. Claus were help. Thank you so much for gifts, gift cards and shirts. on the scene for the Children the extra donations by DDA, Pam Leptich and Jennifer and Rhonda Weaver was on BWI health care, Picher Fire Betty Gaedtke states “I do be- Lunsford gave out stock- hand keeping children stocked Dept, and Jacklyn Decker. lieve we made some Quapaw ings. Mallori Shawnee was with cookies and punch. Children very happy this year! at the face painting booth. So much fun seeing all our It took a lot of volunteers to children having such a great It took a large committee to put Beverly Buff alo Jones and Di- help keep the crowd fl owing time. Merry Christmas to on the Children’s Christmas xie gave out tee shirts, Chuck and moving throughout the all our Quapaw people.”

Quapaw Teenager Christmas Party

On Saturday December 15 the Quapaw Tribe hosted our fi rst Teenager Christmas Party.

Pizza, soda, cookies and gift cards were enjoyed by all present. The Tribe hopes this event will grow in future years.

Quapaw Elder Christmas Party

On Thursday December 13 the Quapaw Tribe Title VI hosted the Elder Christmas Party.

The event was full of laughter and cheer and followed by gift giveaways and stockings full of goodies for all elders present. PAGE 10 January 2013 Breast Cancer Luncheon Ghosts and Goblins at the Tribal O ce

On Friday, October 19 2012, On October 30 the Quapaw clowns and a haunted house. the Quapaw Tribe held a Tribal Community Building was Breast Cancer Awareness fi lled with ghosts, the powwow Diff erent age groups were target- Luncheon and Silent Auction. grounds were haunted with ed at diff erent times during the goblins, witches and clowns. hay ride so that all in attendance The auction raised $1,026 Cemeteries and haunted hous- could have a good experience. with the proceeds benefi t- es sprang up, and candy and ing the Freeman Health Sys- games were enjoyed by all. The following day of Halloween tem's Breast Cancer Founda- the O-Gah-Pah Learning Cen- tion, reported Ginger Morgan. The Quapaw Tribe Child Care ter (OLC) went trick-or-treating Items were donated from Down- Development Fund (CCDF) through the tribal offi ces, sing- stream Casino & DDA, Quapaw hosted the Halloween party, ing for tribal employees and Casino, Highwinds Casino and giving away hotdogs, hosting showing off their costumes. Miami Chevrolet Buick GMC. games and cake walks and other goodies. Maintenance After trick-or-treating was over Breast cancer Survivors decorated the grounds, and there was a Halloween lun- Florence Marie Mathews, put together a hay ride com- cheon held with a costume con- Nancy Washington and plete with chainsaw bearing test for employees and elders. Georgia Brooks were honored with a special table at the front.

At the end of the luncheon they were given the opportunity to share their stories and en- courage other’s to get testing.

Emily Bu alo Goes to Zambia Lendsay Olsen Places in 35th Annual Tulsa Run Emily Buff alo recently Lendsay Olsen, 14 of Qua- 5k Tulsa Run. With a run time of went on a trip to Zambia, paw, OK competed in the Fe- 33:34 Olsen placed 14 out of 34. which the tribe helped fund. male 16 to 19 division of the While in Zambia, Emily helped build an orphanage known as the Green Forest Orphanage.

If you would like to help sup- port Emily’s eff orts, she is sell- ing shirts for $16.00 ($1.00 extra for plus sizes). All of the proceeds for sales will go to benefi t the Orphanage.

Checks can be made payable to Emily Buff alo, who can be reached at emilybuff alo_31@ hotmail.com or 417-499-9043 January 2013 PAGE 11 Student Achievements Michelle Lea Williams-Balding

We should not judge people by will graduate from college next well as pictures of grandparents, their peak of excellence; but spring, one with a degree in Pow Wow events we had partici- by the distance they have trav- Animal and Poultry Sciences pated in as children, etc. We had eled from the point where they and the other with a degree in no idea that we were part of such started. ~ Henry Ward Beecher Art History and Preservation. a distinctive culture. My family My youngest daughter will be and I have visited Oklahoma and Michelle earned a Master of entering her junior year in high Arizona in our current eff orts to Education degree from Old Do- school this fall, and has already trace our family line. Providing minion University in May, 2000. informed us of her future ca- my children with an ancestral reer path as an Ambassador. foundation is my current goal. I am a constant career switch- er; always seeking to learn After a long search for my birth I do not know enough about more and do what I can to im- father, I learned of his death the educational needs of the prove the lives of those around only months after my young- tribe, but would be willing to me. First and foremost, I am a est child was born. I received help out in any way that I am mother, but my other hats have a package of sentimental items able. I would encourage all to teacher. In the future, my future, I included nurse, training and from his wife and from his par- become technologically savvy, would like to become the dean of curriculum specialist for the De- ents, which included Quapaw and stay abreast of current ed- students at an area high school. partment of the Army, principal, Tribal Enrollment Cards for me ucational policies as they re- Two of my beautiful daughters and currently, 8th grade English and for my brother and sister, as late to Oklahoma and the tribe. Hamilton K. Wise Tayler Spencer

Hamilton Wise graduated in July, Tayler Spencer graduated from like to thank the Quapaw Tribe 2012, from Northwestern Univer- Baker University-BRC Audio of Oklahoma for giving me the sity with a Bachelor of Arts de- Productions extra assis- gree in Economics. in August of tance and inspi- 2012 with ration I needed His studies included a minor in certification to make it from Business Institutions and Reli- in audio engi- semester to se- gious Studies. While at North- neering. Tay- mester. Pam western, Hamilton was a schol- ler comment- Leptich was a arship athlete and letterman in ed, “I am very wonderful help baseball for four years, earning thankful for in my long pro- Academic All-Big-Ten honors his the people cess as well. sophomore, junior, and senior who helped She helped me years. me along my when I had any long journey questions or He is continuing his education at to gradua- concerns during Tulane University pursuing both tion. I would my education a Master’s degree in Business like to thank at Baker. I am Administration and a Juris Doc- my mom and now entering torate degree. dad for giving the audio en- me the inspi- gineering fi eld ration and the and hope that support needed to achieve my I can get a great job. That goal of graduating. I also would is my next goal to achieve. Mary Heather Harper

Mary Heather Harper earned of sunlight and yearn for the vi- with duct tape, super glue, and a Bachelor of Arts in American tal, muffl ing gift of falling water.” kisses when times are tough. Indian Studies from Haskell …Mary Heather Harper Indian Nations University in I would also like to thank the Qua- December, 2012. My name is Mary Heather Harp- paw Tribe for its fi nancial assis- er. I was given my grandmother’s tance and Pam Leptich for making “Water is powerful. It can wash name, but due to there being too my experience with the Qua- away earth, put out fi re, and many Marys in the family, I go paw education fund memorable. even destroy iron.” by my middle name, Heather. …Arthur Golden I am from Belfair, Washing- “Even a stone can be worn down ton. My parents are Wayne with enough rain. The richness and Terri Harper. I would like of the rain makes me feel safe to thank my parents for all their and protected; I have always help. They have given me the considered the rain to be heal- strength to strive for my goals, ing -- a blanket -- the comfort of to be independent, and never a friend. Without at least some settle for less. I would also like rain in any given day, or at least a to thank my fi ancé, Steven Dis- cloud or two on the horizon, I feel muke, for also being my strength overwhelmed by the information and putting me back together PAGE 12 January 2013 Cheryl Wyczynski

My name is Cheryl Wyczynski gree in General Studies in May the latter part of 2011 and the above words. "There is One who and simply put, I am just one of 2000. However, I found that early part of 2012 the Tribe fund- is dwelling above the circle of person, just one member of the even with a Bachelor's Degree ed me to take courses I vitally the earth, the dwellers in which Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma. My with a focus in Technical Writing needed to ensure a higher level are as grasshoppers, the One mother carried me in northeast I could not fi nd suitable employ- of comprehension and optimal who is stretching out the heav- Oklahoma, I was born in the ment to support my daughter and effi ciency in my nursing career. ens just as a fi ne gauze" (Isaiah old Freeman Hospital in Joplin, myself. So in January of 2004 I 40:22). This One has been tak- Missouri, and I have lived the entered the nursing program at Simply put I would not be where I ing note of what is being done to majority of my life in either Okla- Labette Community College in am today were it not for the clear our beautiful globe. We, as indi- homa or Kansas. Throughout Parsons, Kansas. In February of focus of the Quapaw Tribe to viduals, must refl ect more on our my lifetime I have greatly ben- that same year I turned 50 years care for its members. I was re- stewardship of our home, lest we efi tted due to the generosity of of age. In May of 2006 I gradu- cently asked, "What's next? What be brought to ruin along with the the Quapaw Tribe. I have been ated with honors and in August career would you like to begin rest who are bringing the earth to funded for various educational accepted my fi rst tour of duty now?" For that answer I would ruin (Revelation 11:18). With that programs and courses which with the Indian Health Service like to let the words of a Native truth in mind my daughter and I has increased my knowledge in Red Lake, Minnesota. After American forefather answer. It should like very much to create and skills in various subjects and 22 months of wonderful support is said that over a century ago for ourselves a career in which subsequently elevated my stan- and training at that hospital and Chief Seattle, a highly respected we could help others to reduce dard of living. I have been helped extremely cold temperatures on Native American orator stated: waste and be kind to our envi- with needed home repairs when my commute to and from work, ronment. How will we complete I was a single mom and when my daughter, Jessamyn, and I "All things are connected like the this goal? First of all, our ideas times were really rough the Qua- returned to Oklahoma where I blood that unites us. We did not must be committed to action and paw Tribe, along with other tribes accepted a position with the Cla- weave this web of life, we are our actions must be committed and Indian agencies provided remore Indian Hospital. What is merely a strand in it. Whatever we to the wellbeing of others. As we ample food for my family and me. amazing to me is that during that do to the web, we do to ourselves." proceed in this endeavor, see it period of time the Quapaw Tribe begin to grow, and fi nally watch At this point in my life I am a continued to step up its eff orts to My daughter and I have lived our it bear fruit, I am certain that the registered nurse. I had attended elevate and assist its members lives as Witnesses of Jehovah. Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma will Pittsburg State University where in raising their standard of living In like manner as Chief Seattle, continue to be a fi ne support for I had completed a Bachelor's De- and level of healthcare. During Jehovah God's word refl ects the us just as it always has been. Breanna Martin Sherry L. Buswell Breanna Martin earned an As- so much by the position that one Sherry Buswell earned a Bach- derful daughters. Sarah, age 29, sociate of Science degree in has reached in life as by the elor’s degree in History and a is married to Dave Milestone,and American Sign Language from obstacles which one has over- Master’s degree in Counselor they live in Rewey, WI. She owns Oklahoma State University in come while trying to succeed.” Education from the University a daycare business. They have 2009, a Bachelor of Arts degree of Wisconsin-Platteville. She three beautiful daughters, Skye, in Sociology from the Univer- Breanna is the granddaughter plans to continue her education- 7, Kailin, 5, and Ali, 3. Saman- sity of Oklahoma in 2009, and of Lillian Dowell and tribal mem- al career…“One of my dreams is tha, age 21, has a son Kellen, has just completed a Master’s ber Grady Waymon Dowell and to become a college professor age 2. They live in Montfort, WI Certifi cate in Applied Behavioral the daughter of Courtney Dow- after I receive my Doctorate. I with her boyfriend Billy Mumm. Analysis with an emphasis in ell. Breanna and her husband, would also at some point like to At the present time Samantha Autism from the University of Landon, are the proud parents work for the Quapaw Tribe. My is attending school to become Massachusetts Lowell. Breanna of a 3-year-old son, Kaisen. heritage as a Native American a Nursing Assistant. She has plans to continue her education- has brought me great pride. The also been awarded a scholar- al career by working toward her Breanna thanks the Quapaw Quapaw Tribe has helped my ship from the Quapaw Tribe. Master’s degree in ABA therapy. Tribe for its help. “I was able to family in so many ways. Some- Shelby, 20, works at a gas sta- put myself through school with day I hope I can return the fa- tion and plans to continue her She plans to continue working the help of the Quapaw tribe. vor and give back to the tribe.” education at a later date. Syd- with people struggling with de- I'm very appreciative of the hard nie, 16, is a junior in high school velopmental disabilities. In trib- work and dedication of the la- and plans to attend a four year ute to them, she off ers a quote dies and gentlemen in the tribal “I am the granddaughter of school after she graduates.” from Booker T. Washington. offi ce who have helped tribal Thomas and Dee (Crabtree) “Success is to be measured not students achieve their dream.” Ray. My parents are William and Sherry is currently employed Darlene (Greibe) Ray. My hus- as a probation/parole agent band, Marc Buswell, and I have for the State of Wisconsin been married for 30 years and Department of Corrections. we are blessed with four won- Alexander Ray Alexander Ray received his They matter much more than Bachelor of Science degree in homework and quizzes. Learn Textile Engineering from North from everyone and know that Carolina State University in May, passion is as valuable as skill.” 2012. Alex received the North As a tribute to his parents, Alex Carolina Textile Foundation Mu- wrote, “I’d really like to thank my rata of American Scholarship. mom and dad for supporting me He is currently employed by through fi ve years of (not always Google, Inc. as a software engi- easy) college.” To the Quapaw neer. Alex has this advice for stu- Tribe, “Thank you. You really did dents, “Work hard at the things a lot to help me and my siblings.” that are truly important to you. January 2013 PAGE 13 Robin Tipps Awarded Prestigous Scholarship Tribal member Robin Thomas surgery clinic at Norman Re- Tipps was recently named a gional Hospital and as collec- Mitchell scholar. This presti- tions assistant at the Sam No- gious scholarship is only award- ble Museum of Natural History. ed to twelve individuals per The son of a Quapaw mother year and funds a year of post- and a Caucasian father, Tipps graduate study in Ireland. Tipps has thought a great deal about is the fi rst Mitchell Scholar out Native American identity. He of the University of Oklahoma. grew up 300 miles from tribal headquarters, and the annual Because of this accomplish- ritual of Pow Wow took on great ment Tipps has been fea- meaning for him, as it was the tured in news throughout the time when he could connect country, such as the Huff - most easily with his Native ington Post, Norman Tran- American heritage. Tipps has script and Forbes Magazine. studied in Ireland at University College Cork, and says that Tipps "..was raised in Ardmore, what he learned there – about Okla. He will graduate in 2013 “novel methods of caring for from the University of Oklaho- a population while preserving ma with a degree in sociology- cultural and social traditions” – criminology. His goal is to be a made him want to go back for tribal attorney, and he hopes further study. He will study pub- one day to be chairman of his lic law at National University Ire- tribe. Tipps has been the senior land Galway." -Huffi ngton Post vice chair of investigations for his university’s Integrity Coun- cil. His many service activities include work at the same-day

Mathey Family on the Kishwaukee College Campus

Katrina Mathey, mom, and tired by this time in their lives. associate degree after hard daughter, Tracey, graduated her son and daughter, Trevor But it is truly never too late. economic times hit our family. from high school in 2012, and and Tracey, are enjoying the I hope the Mathey family story My husband’s work completely this fall she started at Kish- unique experience of attending will provide hope and incentive halted. With him as the bread waukee College, working on a college together at Kishwau- to many tribal members. Enjoy." winner of the family, I decided degree in English and/or psy- kee College in Malta, Illinois. I needed to continue my edu- chology. Pam Leptich, Direc- cation so I could qualify for When we went to get this "Many parents are going back tor of Higher Education a good job. I started my 7th picture taken, Trevor spoke to school. I have noticed with some of the with increasing frequen- representatives cy that the demograph- of Kishwaukee ics of my tribal student College and they, population are changing. too, wanted a picture for their There are more nontra- Facebook web ditional students, more page. They liked mothers, more fathers, our story, that more grandparents. we are members Because of the economy, of the Quapaw young parents are taking Tribe of Oklaho- care of both elderly fam- ma and that the ily members and adult chil- tribe helps pay dren who have moved back for our education. home. The one lifeline, the We are proud to one chance for a change, be Quapaw and is going back to school. we couldn’t be more grateful for A growing percentage of the monies we Quapaw students are over receive to make 40 years old and returning to semester at Kishwaukee Col- our educational dreams come school because they have lost My name is Katrina Mathey, lege in the fall of 2012 and I true. their jobs through no fault of mother of four. I have returned am close to obtaining my goal. With the three of us working their own, have adult children to college to fi nish getting my My son, Trevor, graduated and going to school we don’t moving back home, or have a associate degree in business. from high school and started at see each other as much. But spouse who has lost a job or is ill. In the beginning it was a bit Kishwaukee in the fall of 2011. we are proud to be going to scary going back and knowing He is starting his second year the same college. Trevor and The economy is dictating de- that I would be in classrooms at Kishwaukee College this fall. Tracey go to school during the cisions of many folks who with kids the same age as my He is working toward a degree day and I take classes online thought they would be re- children. I decided to get my in elementary education. My and one at the school at night. PAGE 14 January 2013 Quapaw Tribe Honored with Wendell Chino Humanitarian Award

by Gale Courey Toensing from Indian Country Today The Wendell A. Chino Humani- tarian Award – National Indian Gaming Association’s most prestigious honor – is usually given to a tribal leader whose actions have improved the lives of American Indian peoples. For the fi rst time in the 14-year life of the award, it has been present- ed to an entire tribe whose altru- istic and humanitarian actions helped tornado victims and their devastated community last year.

The award was presented to the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma in honor of their heroic eff orts to vens dedicated the award: “We that provided the tribe through Apache’s tribal governing com- help the community of Joplin, dedicate this historic recogni- its Downstream Resort Casino mittee. He was reelected ev- Missouri, which was destroyed tion to Seneca Mathews,” he with the resources to help the ery two years until 1965 when by a tornado in May 2011. The said. Seneca Mathews, 27, a tornado victims. “We think that he was elected the fi rst presi- award ceremony took place at Downstream Resort Casino Downstream and the Quapaw dent of the Mescalero Apache the Wendell Chino Banquet dur- employee, who spent weeks were why they created the In- Tribe. He served in that capac- ing NIGA’s annual Indian Gam- helping people at the disas- dian Gaming Regulatory Act, ity for 16 consecutive terms. ing Trade Show and Convention ter site last summer, died in a because we came from nothing in San Diego the fi rst week of car accident in February. He and today we have something,” Over the course of his leader- April. Prior to the presentation, was the son of Downstream Berrey said. “We try to always ship Chino led his tribe on a attendees viewed a short video co-founder J.R. Mathews. respect people, we always try to rags-to-riches journey not only of the Quapaw Tribe’s actions love people and we always try to by establishing a casino, but during the storm. The tribe’s “My son Seneca,” J.R. Mathews give to everyone that’s in need also by shifting control of the Fire and Emergency Service said, “when the tornado hap- and we love that about being an tribe’s resources from outside Team, based at its Downstream pened, from the fi rst day he was Indian business. But we think forces to the tribe. When Bu- Resort Casino and in Quapaw, there every day, helping peo- everybody in this room would reau of Indian Aff airs-controlled Oklahoma, was among the ple. He was killed nine weeks do the same thing.” But the tribe contracts for everything from fi rst responders to arrive at the ago but if he was here today doesn’t defi ne itself by what it mining to timber to grazing con- scene of devastation just min- he’d be so happy because did during the tornado or what it tracts on the Mescalero reserva- utes after the storm. The casino of this award, because he al- does on any particular day, Ber- tion came up for renewal in the was turned into a temporary ways wanted to make a diff er- rey said. “We defi ne ourselves mid-1960s, Chino allowed them storm shelter, providing hotel ence and that’s what he’d say.” as proud Native Americans. We to lapse and then created com- rooms for storm survivors, relief want to make our grandpar- panies to develop the resources workers and members of the Overwhelmed with emotion, ents proud, our parents proud, that were under the tribe’s con- American Red Cross for weeks. J.R. Mathews addressed the and we want to leave some- trol. Under his guidance and Casino restaurants provided audience directly and urged thing for our children,” he said. philosophy of what he called storm victims and relief work- them to embrace their lives fully “red capitalism,” the Mescalero ers alike with thousands of hot and actively. "Don't stand idly Stevens asked Mark Chino, the Apache Nation built a ski resort, meals and sandwiches deliv- by, don't sit back, stand up, do son of Wendell Chino, to present the Inn of the Mountain Gods, a ered to the Joplin Emergency something! Make this a pur- the award to Berrey on behalf of casino, a timber mill and a met- Command Center and to work- poseful day today. Go out and the tribe. The late Wendell Chi- al fabrication plant, as well as ers in the disaster zone. Tribal help somebody. Help yourself. no is an iconic, nationally recog- Indian schools, a hospital and members donated clothing, Hold your family tight! Know that nized Mescalero Apache leader a health centre. During a 1977 household items and fi nancial life is precious. We never know who was an unfl agging advo- court case involving control of assistance to victims and spon- when it’s going to be taken. But cate for Indian sovereignty and Mescalero natural resources, sored a number of fundraisers. make today count and make to- self-determination and one of Chino stated, “The white man morrow a better day!” Seneca the strongest voices for Ameri- has raped this land and now NIGA Chairman Ernie Stevens Mathews’ brother Thomas, the can Indian rights during the he wastes six million acres of Jr. called the Quapaw Tribe Quapaw vice chairman and his 1960s until his death in 1988 at Indian land use in this state.” a “nation of First Responders grandma Flossie Mathews both the age of 74. He set the stage (who) demonstrated their innate wiped away tears and there for the Cabazon decision more Altogether Chino led his nation ability to mobilize and provide were few dry eyes among the than 10 years before that case for more than 43 years. “He a safe recourse for Joplin.” He audience members. Flossie opened the doors to Indian gam- took stances that aff ected Indi- said the Wendell A. Chino Hu- Mathews took the microphone ing by establishing one of the ans not only on his reservation, manitarian Award is one of the to say, “We love our people, not earliest Indian casinos in 1975 but all over the country,” said highest awards in Indian coun- just Quapaw people, but we love and asserting that the state of Roy Bernal, chairman of the try and that the Quapaw Tribe all of our people and we want to New Mexico could not outlaw All Indian Pueblo Council and has earned it. “That’s what all strive to go forward and do gaming on sovereign tribal land. a member of the Taos Pueblo this is all about – people help- the best for our people. I mean nation in Chino’s obituary in the ing people, Indian and non- all of us. We have come such a Born in 1924—the year that The New York Times. “In the Indian alike,” Stevens said. long way in such a short time.” Congress gave American citi- scheme of the 20th century, it zenship to all indigenous peo- has been said that Wendell Chi- But the joyfulness of the occa- Quapaw Chairman John Ber- ples on Turtle Island—Chino no was a Martin Luther King or sion was tinged with sadness at rey, echoing Flossie’s words, was a leader from the age a Malcolm X of Indian Country. the recent loss of a vital young said thanks were due to the of 28 when he was elected He was truly a modern warrior.” Quapaw citizen to whom Ste- Indian Gaming Regulatory Act chairman of the Mescalero January 2013 PAGE 15

USS Quapaw Yes on EMS Ken Kuhn and Shirley Kuhn of the Ottawa County recently voted hind Downstream Casino. The USS Quapaw Association recently to expand EMS District 23 to Quapaw Tribe has an auto- visited the Quapaw Tribe Business cover all over the county. Previ- matic aid agreement in place Committee at Downstream Casino. ously the District only covered with the Town of Commerce, Discussions were held about the Miami School District 23, and Quapaw, Peoria and Wyan- USS Quapaw and the Tribe was all residents of Ottawa County dotte, and provides coverage 24 able to work with the USS Quapaw who lived outside of this area hours a day, 365 days a year. Association to receive the anchor were considered out of district. With the passage of the new from the ship. The anchor was made District, the EMS property tax available at no cost other than ship- This not only meant residents will be levied throughout the ping, which was paid for by the Tribe. would be charged a higher county. This is estimated to The Tribe has plans to hold a rate, but with the passage of bring $300,000 to $400,000 dedication for the anchor, with a new law in Oklahoma they annually which will be split be- the USS Quapaw Association as would not be guaranteed am- tween the two EMS services. invited guests. The anchor can bulance service (the law stipu- be seen by the new museum at lates that an ambulance ser- This new revenue will help to in- 905 Whitebird Street in Quapaw. vice does not have to respond sure continued, quality service to to calls outside of their district). the residents of the county, and There are currently two EMS off set the cost of the ambulance services in Ottawa Coun- services the Tribe provides. ty, the Integris EMS and the Quapaw Tribe EMS. The Quapaw Tribe has been serving the County since March 2008, with stations in Miami, Wyandotte and Quapaw be-

Original Allottee Information Wanted Health Update Cont. from Page 4

Haway Quapaw Tribal Members, to make sure that providers and pharmacies are not using your mem- ber plan prescription coverage before they use your other insurance The Quapaw Tribal Cultural Committee is working on an exhibit to honor coverage. In turn, this makes your tribal plan money go farther. If you the original allottees of the Quapaw Tribe. The exhibit will consist of have any issues with this at a pharmacy, call our offi ce immediately or two banners that will be permanently displayed at the museum. One the number on your card under Medtrak. We will have it fi xed quickly. banner will display the FINAL allottee roll certifi ed by the Secretary of the Department of Interior, Offi ce of Indian Aff airs and the other banner will 7. Please make sure that Native Care Health, LLC knows who you want display pictures of the allottees. We need assistance from tribal members as your benefi ciary for your end of life expenses portion of your ben- to acquire a copy of these pictures for the banner. The allottee roll has been efi t. If we do not have a benefi ciary, we will have to follow the laws of posted on the Tribe’s website and is also on display at the tribal museum. whatever state you live in, which usually means sending your case to probate. This costs money for your heirs and usually a great deal of time. If you would like to donate a picture of a relative listed on the roll, If you need a form to fi ll out, please go to www.rwibenefi ts.com, hit the please complete and SIGN the gift deed form Quapaw Account Login tab and then enter user name Quapaw (case- below and submit the form with the pictures to: sensitive)--the password is quapawmember (case-sensitive). Choose Karen Hildreth, Museum Receptionist insurance enrollment form and send to the address listed on the form. Quapaw Tribal Museum 905 Whitebird Rd, As a Quapaw tribal member, I am very proud that we have this out- Quapaw, OK 74363 standing set of benefi ts in addition to our many other benefi ts. I want 918-674-2619 to personally thank our Chairman and all our other outstanding mem- [email protected] bers of the Business Committee for taking a risk to help our elders and membership across the nation and world. Where others were talking, Please submit copies of your pictures as soon as possible. we took action. Our diabetes is dropping and our health is improving.

The cultural committee has hired Grace Goodeagle to assist with this It is a privilege to serve my people. project. She is available to answer questions at 918-675-4028. The committee appreciates your assistance in honoring our allottees. Gun-Ney-Gay, Robert Weaver Gun-ney-gay, Proud Member of the Quapaw Tribe Quapaw Tribal Cultural Committee President

• Native American Singing and Drumming Class For the most accurate and up to date in- -Wednesday evenings all of Feb., 7pm in the Museum formation, and to view more photos of • Quapaw Language with Ardina Moore events please visit www.quapawtribe.com -Tuesday evenings all of Feb., 6pm in the Museum • Feb 27, Health Screening, 11 AM - 12 PM You may also sign up for automat- -Title VI Building • March 14, Tribal Court, 2:30 in Tribal Complex ic notifi cation of events by text mes- • March 16, B.C. Meeting, 9:00 in Tribal Complex sage or email by clicking on "Notify Me" on the calendar page of the website. PAGE 16 January 2013

Business Committee Meeting Minutes

Quapaw Tribal Business Committee QTBC packets and were accepted as presented. Community Building DOWNSTREAM CASINO RESORT/DDA: Written reports were Regular Meeting submitted in the QTBC packets and were accepted May 19, 2012 as presented. EAGLE CREEK GOLF CLUB: Written reports were submitted in CALL TO ORDER: 9:05 AM the QTBC packets and were accepted as INVOCATION: John Berrey presented. ROLL CALL: John Berrey, Chairman Present Motion by QTBC Sec./Treas. Tamara Smiley Reeves to approve written reports as submitted in the Thomas Mathews Present QTBC packets. Seconded by QTBC Member Ranny McWatters. Tamara Smiley-Reeves, Sec./Treas. Present VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; Marilyn Rogers, Member Present MR, yes; TB, absent; FM, absent; RM, yes; (5 yes, 0 no, 0 ab- T.C. Bear, Member Absent (excused) staining, 2 absent) Motion Carries. Flossie Mathews, Member Absent (excused) SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT(S)j Ranny McWatters, Member Present Housing Committee: Housing Committee Chairperson Brenda Murray, gave an oral report. The third building is complete, DECLARATION OF QUORUM: Announced by QTBC Chairman and Certifi cate of Occupancy has been issued, tenants to John Berrey. move in soon. The Housing Committee is currently working on READING. CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The adjustment(s) for the calculation of rent. minutes of the April 21, 2012 QTBC meeting were presented for approval. Motion by QTBC Member Marilyn Rogers to approve the UNFINISHED BUSINESS; All program Directors are requested to minutes the April 21, 2012 QTBC meeting as presented. Second- be at next month's QTBC meeting. ed by QTBC Member Ranny McWatters. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TCB, absent; FM, absent; RM, yes; (5 yes, 0 NEW BUSINESS: no, 0 abstaining, 2 absent) Motion Carries. Palmerton & Parrish. Inc. Proposal; Motion by QTBC Sec./Treas. Tamara Smiley-Reeves to approve and appropriate funds from the TREASURER'S REPORT: The Treasurer's Report for the period QTBC account line item "MISC" in the amount of $8,444.00; pay- ending April 30, 2012 was submitted to the QTBC in accordance able to Palmerton & Parrish, Inc. to provide Construction Material with standard accounting procedures. Motion by QTBC Vice- Testing and Special Inspections for the Quapaw Tribal Elder Activ- Chairman Thomas Mathews to accept and fi le the Treasurer's ity Center Expansion, as submitted in written proposal. Seconded Report for the period ending April 30, 2012. by QTBC Member Marilyn Rogers. Seconded by QTBC Member Marilyn Rogers. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, absent; FM, ab- yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, sent; RM, yes; (5 yes, 0 no, 0 absent; FM, absent; RM, yes; (5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 2 absent) abstaining, 2 absent) Motion Carries. Motion Carries. Resolution Number 051912-A; Motion by QTBC Sec./Treas. Ta- mara Smiley-Reeves to adopt GUEST: Tribal member Joseph Byrd announced he was accepted Number 051912-A; A Resolution Approving Design Build Contract into the Pre-Law Summer Institute in New Mexico. This is a 2 For New Quapaw Tribal month program that simulates a semester of law school. There will Convenience Center. Seconded by QTBC Member Ranny McWat- be 15-20 law schools recruiting from this program. Financial As- ters. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; sistance requested: $2,904. Total costs to attend $11,400; scholar- TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, absent; FM, absent; RM, yes; (5 yes, 0 ships have covered the remaining tuition balance. no, 0 abstaining, 2 absent) Motion Carries. Motion by QTBC Member Marilyn Rogers to approve and appro- priate funds in the amount of OSU Student Request; Concurrence of the QTBC to allow OSU $2,904 to complete the costs of for Joe Byrd to attend the Pre-Law Masters Student(s) to conduct Institute. Seconded by QTBC research along Beaver Creek Vice-Chairman Thomas Mathews. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, absent; FM, absent; RM, yes; (5 yes, 0 no, 0 ANNOUNCEMENTS: abstaining, 2 absent) Motion Carries • The annual tribal memorial dinner is today after the QTBC meet- ing. GUEST: Tribal member Grace Goodeagle - announced the Cul- The Cemetery will be open Thursday before Memorial Day week- tural Committee is currently collecting photos and information end thru Tuesday after Memorial Day. regarding the original allotment roll. There will be a display at the CLOSED SESSION: 9:30 am RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: museum. 10:05 am TOPIC(S) OF CLOSED SESSION: Housing; Housing Extension GUEST: Tribal member Linda Davis - Provided information from Requests; Chairman & Vice-Chairman will go look at a tribal mem- the Oklahoma Agriculture-Food Forestry; regarding the proposed ber's housing conditions following today's meeting ODAFF/Tribal Nation Animal Disease Response Support Agree- Motion by QTBC Sec./Treas. Tamara Smiley-Reeves to adjust the ment. Elder Housing rent $400 O-GAH-PAH CONVENIENCE STORE: Written reports were sub- maximum per month. Seconded by QTBC Member Marilyn Rog- mitted in the QTBC packets and were accepted as ers. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, absent; FM, presented. absent; RM, yes; (5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 2 absent) Motion Car- O-GAH-PAH LEARNING CENTER: Written reports were submit- ries. ted in the QTBC packets and were accepted as presented. BENEDICTION: Thomas Mathews DOWNSTREAM LEARNING CENTER: Written reports were sub- ADJOURNMENT: 10:15 am mitted in the QTBC packet and were accepted as /s/Tamara Smiley-Reeves presented. Tamara Smiley-Reeves, Sec./Treas. QUAPAW COUNSELING CENTER: Written reports were submit- Minutes Prepared In Accordance with ted in the QTBC packets and were accepted as Robert's Rules of Order presented. [RONR (10th ed.), pg 451,1.25-28 QUAPAW CASINO/QCA: Written reports were submitted in the By: /s/ Debbie Wray QTBC packets and were accepted as presented. Debbie Wray, Recording Secretary TRIBAL GAMING AGENCY: Written reports were submitted in the Tribal Operations Specialist January 2013 PAGE 17

reports were given by Family Services Director Dee Killion CERTIFICATION QUAPAW TRIBE ENVIRONMENTAL DEPT.: Written reports were Approved by the Quapaw Tribal Business Committee submitted in the QTBC packets and were accepted as presented. On June 16, 2012 with a vote refl ecting Oral reports were given by Environmental Director, Tim Kent. 6 yes; 0 no; 0 abstaining; 1 absent. DRAFT Minutes Completed on 06/19/2012 and submitted elec- tronically to QTBC Members Quapaw Tribal Business Committee QUAPAW TRIBE REALTY DEPT.: Written reports were submitted Community Building in the QTBC packets and were accepted as Regular Meeting presented. Oral reports were given by Realty Department Director June 16, 2012 Trenton Stand. CALL TO ORDER: 9:02AM Motion by QTBC Member T.C. Bear to approve written reports as INVOCATION: Marilyn Rogers submitted in the QTBC packets ROLL CALL: John Berrey, Chairman Present and oral reports and presented. Seconded by QTBC Vice-Chair- Thomas Mathews Present man Thomas Mathews. VOTE: JB, Tamara Smiley-Reeves, Sec./Treas. Present yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FM, yes; RM, absent; Marilyn Rogers, Member Present (6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 1 T.C. Bear, Member Present absent) Motion Carries. Flossie Mathews, Member Present Ranny McWatters, Member Absent (excused) SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT(S): On behalf of the Election Committee, Chairperson Callie Darr, rec- DECLARATION OF QUORUM: Announced by QTBC Chairman ommends the reappointments of Linda Davis, and Minnie F. Hawk. John Berrey. Concurrence of the QTBC for the reappointments of Linda Davis and Minnie F. Hawk continuing to serve on the Election Commit- READING, CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The tee. minutes of the May 19, 2012 QTBC meeting were presented for BREAK 10:40 AM RETURN TO SESSION 10:47 approval. Motion by QTBC Member Marilyn Rogers to approve the UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The Pow-Wow Committee Budget minutes the May 19,2012 QTBC meeting as presented. Seconded increase. The Pow-Wow Committee requested the QTBC consider by QTBC Sec./Treas. Tamara Smiley-Reeves. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, budget increase of $3,000; to defray the expenses associated with yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FM, yes; RM, absent; (6 yes, 0 the Apache Crown Dancers who have been invited to the pow- no, 0 abstaining, 1 absent) Motion Carries. wow. After discussion regarding tribal member vendors setting up, it was the concurrence of the QTBC to have the Quapaw Tribal TREASURER'S REPORT: The Treasurer's Report for the period members who want to set-up as vendors during the Pow-Wow ending May 31, 2012 was submitted to the QTBC in accordance use the old long house. with standard accounting procedures. Motion by QTBC Vice- Motion by QTBC Member Flossie Mathews to approve and ap- Chairman Thomas Mathews to accept and fi le the Treasurer's propriate funding the budget increase of $3,000 for the Pow-Wow Report for the period ending May 31,2012. Committee as presented. Seconded by QTBC Sec./Treas. Tamara Seconded by QTBC Member T.C. Bear. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; Smiley-Reeves. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FM, yes; RM, absent; (6 yes, 0 no, 0 yes; FM, yes; RM, absent; (6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 1 absent) abstaining, 1 absent) Motion Carries. Motion Carries.

0-GAH-PAH CONVENIENCE STORE: Written reports were sub- NEW BUSINESS: mitted in the QTBC packets and were accepted as Job Position/Description (IRR-NAHASDA-Housing Clerk); Motion presented. Oral reports were given by Manger, Lori Uribe and As- by QTBC Member Marilyn sistant Manager, Rogers to approve and appropriate the Job Position/Description 0-GAH-PAH LEARNING CENTER: Written reports were submitted for the IRR-NAHASDA-Housing Clerk as presented to the QTBC. in the QTBC packets and were accepted as Seconded by QTBC Member Flossie Mathews. VOTE: JB, yes; presented. Oral reports were given by OLC Director, JoOuita TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FM, yes; RM, absent; (6 Smith. yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 1 absent) Motion Carries. DOWNSTREAM LEARNING CENTER: Written reports were sub- Resolution Number 061612-A; A Resolution in support of Applica- mitted in the QTBC packet and were accepted as tion for Funding Under presented. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Chil- QUAPAW COUNSELING SERVICES: Written reports were sub- dren & Families Child Care mitted in the QTBC packets and were accepted as Development Fund. Motion by QTBC Member Marilyn Rogers to presented. Oral reports were given by Director, Tina Woods. adopt Resolution Number 061612-A; A Resolution in support of QUAPAW CASINO/QCA: Written reports were submitted in the Application for Funding Under Department of Health and Human QTBC packets and were accepted as presented. Services Administration for Children & Families Child Care De- Oral reports were given by Quapaw Casino General manager, Kirk velopment Fund. Seconded by QTBC Member Flossie Mathews. Myrick. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FM, yes; TRIBAL GAMING AGENCY: Written reports were submitted in the RM, absent; (6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 1 absent) Motion Carries. QTBC packets and were accepted as presented. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Oral reports were given by TGA Director, Barbara Kyser-Callier. CLOSED SESSION: 11:18 am RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: DOWNSTREAM CASINO RESORT/DDA: Written reports were 00:00 am submitted in the QTBC packets and were accepted TOPIC(S) OF CLOSED SESSION: as presented. Oral reports were given by Jeannie Cummings. DRAFT Minutes Completed on 06/19/2012 and submitted elec- EAGLE CREEK GOLF CLUB: Written reports were submitted in tronically to QTBC Members the QTBC packets and were accepted as BENEDICTION: presented. ADJOURNMENT: QUAPAW TRIBE FIRE/EMS: Written reports were submitted in the /S/Tamara Smiley-Reeves QTBC packets and were accepted as presented. Tamara Smiley-Reeves, Sec. /Treas. Oral reports were given by Jeannie Cummings. Minutes Prepared In Accordance with QUAPAW MARSHALS SERVICE: Written reports were submitted Robert's Rules of Order in the QTBC packets and were accepted as [RONR (10th ed.), pg 451, 1. 25-28 presented. Oral reports were given by Director of the Marshal Ser- By: /s/ Debbie Wray vice, Josh Lewis. Debbie Wray, Recording Secretary QUAPAW TRIBE FAMILY SERVICES: Written reports were sub- Tribal Operations Specialist mitted in the QTBC packets and were accepted as presented. Oral CERTIFICATION PAGE 18 January 2013

Approved by the Quapaw Tribal Business Committee (7 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, On July 21, 2012 with a vote refl ecting O absent) Motion Carries. 7 yes; 0 no; 0 abstaining; 0 absent. (3.) Beth Rotman, Partners for Ottawa County Youth, Inc. (POCY). DRAFT Minutes Completed on 06/19/2012 and submitted elec- presented a report with a request for fi nancial assistance from the tronically to QTBC Members local tribes to fund or partially fund. host homes for at risk youth. The host home will serve all children of Ottawa County, Oklahoma Quapaw Tribal Business Committee including Native American children. The Coordinator and host Community Building home parents will receive training to insure cultural sensitivity. Regular Meeting DRAFT Minutes Completed on 07/25/2012 and submitted elec- July 21,2012 tronically to QTBC Members CALL TO ORDER: 9:00 AM Motion by QTBC Member T.C. Bear to approve and appropriate INVOCATION: Thomas Mathews, & Special Prayer Request: funds in the amount of Flossie Mathews $5,000 payable to POCY -Haven Homes; to provide fi nancial as- ROLL CALL: John Berrey, Chairman Present sistance host homes for at Thomas Mathews Present risk youth in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, including Native Ameri- Tamara Smiley-Reeves, Sec./Treas. Present can. Seconded by QTBC Marilyn Rogers, Member Present Member Flossie Mathews. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; T.C. Bear, Member Present MR, yes; TB, yes; FM, yes; Flossie Mathews, Member Present RM, yes; (7 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 0 absent) Motion Carries. Ranny McWatters, Member Present DECLARATION OF QUORUM: Announced by QTBC Chairman O-GAH-PAH CONVENIENCE STORE: Written reports were sub- John Berrey. mitted in the QTBC packets and were accepted as READING. CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The presented. minutes of the June 16, 2012 QTBC meeting were presented for O-GAH-PAH LEARNING CENTER: Written reports were submit- approval. Motion by QTBC Member Marilyn Rogers to approve ted in the QTBC packets and were accepted as the minutes the June 16, 2012 QTBC meeting minutes; after the presented. information is included (Topics of Closed Session; Return to Ses- DOWNSTREAM LEARNING CENTER: Written reports were sub- sion Time, Benediction & Adjournment Time.) Seconded by QTBC mitted in the QTBC packet and were accepted as Sec./Treas. Tamara Smiley-Reeves. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; presented. TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FM, yes; RM, yes; (7 yes, 0 no, 0 QUAPAW COUNSELING SERVICES: Written reports were sub- abstaining, 0 absent) Motion Carries. mitted in the QTBC packets and were accepted as TREASURER'S REPORT: The Treasurer's Report for the period presented. ending June 30, 2012 was submitted to the QTBC in accordance QUAPAW CASINO/QCA: Written reports were submitted in the with standard accounting procedures. Motion by QTBC Member QTBC packets and were accepted as presented. Flossie Mathews to accept and fi le the Treasurer's Report for the TRIBAL GAMING AGENCY: Written reports were submitted in the period ending June 30, 2012. Seconded by QTBC Member T.C. QTBC packets and were accepted as presented. Bear. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FM, DOWNSTREAM CASINO RESORT/DDA: Written reports were yes; RM, yes; (7 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 0 absent) Motion Carries. submitted in the QTBC packets and were accepted as presented. GUESTS: EAGLE CREEK GOLF CLUB: Written reports were submitted in (1.) Tribal member Betty Gaedtke, reported to the QTBC about lo- the QTBC packets and were accepted as cal cemeteries that are not being maintained; the cemeteries have presented. tribal members/leaders who have been buried in them. She would QUAPAW TRIBAL COURT: Written reports were submitted in the recommend the Quapaw Tribal Cemetery Committee to consider QTBC packets and were accepted as presented. including the QUAPAW TRIBAL TAG DEPT.: Written reports were submitted in maintenance and up-keep of these cemeteries. Concurrence of the QTBC packets and were accepted as the QTBC for the reappointment presented. of QTBC Member, Flossie Mathews to the Cemetery Committee. QUAPAW TRIBAL ENROLLMENT DEPT.: Written reports were Concurrence of the QTBC to request the Quapaw Tribal Cemetery submitted in the QTBC packets and were accepted Committee and the as presented. Quapaw Tribe Realty Department to work together to identify the QUAPAW TRIBE TITLE VI PROGRAM: Written reports were cemeteries and to obtain submitted in the QTBC packets and were accepted as presented. access to the properties. Concurrence of the QTBC to request the Supplemental program funding requested by Title VI Director, Quapaw Tribal Rhonda Weaver. Motion by QTBC Member Flossie Mathews Cemetery Committee to include the maintenance/up-keep of the to approve and appropriate funds in the amount of $61,000 for identifi ed cemeteries in Supplemental Funding as requested by the Quapaw Tribe Title VI their FY 2013 Budget Request. QTBC Member Flossie Mathews Program Director and Tribal Administrator. Seconded by QTBC gives special Member T.C. Bear. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; acknowledgment to employee Scott Palmer for his landscaping TB, yes; FM, yes; RM, yes; (7 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 0 absent) assistance on the tribal Motion Carries. properties. QUAPAW TRIBE ENVIRONMENTAL DEPT.: Written reports were (2.) Tribal member Tamara Parker, spoke on behalf of her son, submitted in the QTBC packets and were accepted as presented Paul Parker, requesting fi nancial QUAPAW TRIBE REALTV DEPT.: Written reports were submitted assistance to attend training/conference to continue/further his in the QTBC packets and were accepted as presented. education as a professional Video Motion by QTBC Member T.C. Bear to approve written reports as DJ. The total amount requested covers airfare, registration and submitted in the QTBC packets and oral reports and as presented. lodging. Motion by QTBC Seconded by QTBC Vice-Chairman Thomas Mathews. VOTE: JB, Member Flossie Mathews to approve and appropriate funds in the yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FM, yes; RM, yes; (7 amount of yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 0 absent) Motion Carries. approximately $,1044 to make travel, registration and lodging ar- BREAK 10:40 AM RETURN TO SESSION 10:47 rangements for tribal SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT(S): member Paul Parker to attend the training/conference to continue/ On behalf of the Election Committee, Vice-Chairman Russ Garber, further his education as reminded those present the annual Tribal Election is Saturday, a professional Video OJ. Seconded by QTBC Sec./Treas. Tamara July 28,2012; polls open at 9:00 am close at 5:00 pm; all regis- Smiley-Reeves. VOTE: tered voters must present their tribal voter registration card and a JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FM, yes; RM, yes; photo Ld. to obtain a ballot; all absentee ballots must be received January 2013 PAGE 19

at the tribal offi ce by close of business on Friday, June 27,2012. Seconded by QTBC Member Marilyn Rogers. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, DRAFT Minutes Completed on 07/25/2012 and submitted elec- yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FM, absent; RM, yes; (6 yes, 0 tronically to QTBC Members no, 0 abstaining, 1 absent) Motion Carries. Donations/Emergency Assistance Committee submitted a written TREASURER'S REPORT: The Treasurer's Report for the period request for additional funding in the ending July 31, 2012 was submitted to the QTBC in accordance amount of $10,000. Motion by QTBC Member Flossie Mathews to with standard accounting procedures. Motion by QTBC Member approve and appropriate funds in the amount of $10,000 as re- Marilyn Rogers to accept and fi le the Treasurer's Report for the quested by the Donations/Emergency Assistance Committee. period ending July 31, 2012. Seconded by QTBC Member T.C. Seconded by QTBC Vice-Chairman Thomas Mathews. VOTE: JB, Bear. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FM, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; absent; RM, yes; (6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 1 absent) Motion Car- TB, yes; FM, yes; RM, yes; (7 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 0 absent) ries. Motion Carries. GUESTS: UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (1.) Tribal member Brienna Caldwell, submitted a written request Jennifer Lunsford gave an oral report on the 2012 Quapaw Pow- for fi nancial needs in support of her eff orts to complete a certifi - Wow. The Veterans medallions are still available, as well as cation program to become a teacher. Motion made/withdrawn by program books and tee-shirts. Mike Shawnee, 2013 Pow-Wow QTBC Sec./Treas. Tamara Smiley Reeves; Seconded by QTBC Chairman is open to any suggestions for the pow-wow; contact: Member Marilyn Rogers. michae'[email protected]. Discussion: Additional Information Requested from Quapaw Tribe NEW BUSINESS: Education Director; possible Resolution Number 072112-A; A Resolution Authorizing an Appli- further action forthcoming. cation to the Inter-Tribal Buff alo Council for the Fiscal Year 2012 REPORTS: Herd Development Grant Proposals. Motion by QTBC Member 0-GAH-PAH CONVENIENCE STORE: Written reports were sub- T.C. Bear to adopt Resolution Number 072112-A; A Resolution mitted in the QTBC packets and were accepted as presented. Authorizing an Application to the InterTribal Buff alo Council for the 0-GAH-PAH LEARNING CENTER: Written reports were submitted Fiscal Year 2012 Herd Development Grant Proposals. Seconded in the QTBC packets and were accepted as by QTBC Member Flossie Mathews. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; presented. TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FM, yes; RM, yes; (7 yes, 0 no, 0 DOWNSTREAM LEARNING CENTER: Written reports were sub- abstaining, 0 absent) Motion Carries. mitted in the QTBC packet and were accepted as ANNOUNCEMENTS: presented. CLOSED SESSION: 11:23 am RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: QUAPAW COUNSELING SERVICES: Written reports were sub- 12:33 pm mitted in the QTBC packets and were accepted as TOPIC(S) OF CLOSED SESSION: presented. (1.) Tribal Member Insurance Plan QUAPAW CASINO/QCA: Written reports were submitted in the (2.) Employee Insurance Plan QTBC packets and were accepted as presented. (3.) Donation Committee Request(s) TRIBAL GAMING AGENCY: Written reports were submitted in the BENEDICTION: Marilyn Rogers QTBC packets and were accepted as presented. ADJOURNMENT: 12:39 pm DOWNSTREAM CASINO RESORTIDDA: Written reports were /S/Tamara Smiley-Reeves submitted in the QTBC packets and were accepted as presented. Tamara Smiley-Reeves, Sec./Treas. EAGLE CREEK GOLF CLUB: Written reports were submitted in Minutes Prepared In Accordance with the QTBC packets and were accepted as Robert's Rules of Order presented. [RONR (10th ed.), pg 451, 1.25-28 QUAPAW TRIBAL HUMAN RESOURCES: Human Resources By: lsI Debbie Wray Director, Susie Jackson presented an oral report. Debbie Wray, Recording Secretary Currently Employee Statics: 208 Employees (43 Quapaw Tribal Tribal Operations Specialist Members, 40 Native Americans, 125 All Others). CERTIFICATION The department has worked on updating the personnel policy and Approved by the Quapaw Tribal Business Committee it is being reviewed by legal counsel. All employee fi les have been On August 18, 2012 with a vote refl ecting audited and are up to date. 6 yes; 0 no; O abstaining; 1 absent. DRAFT Minutes Completed on ____ and submitted electronically DRAFT Minutes Completed on 07/25/2012 and submitted elec- to QTBC Members tronically to QTBC Members Concurrence of the QTBC to request the Quapaw Tribal Human Resources Director to consult with the Downstream Casino Resort Quapaw Tribal Business Committee Human Resources Depart regarding their Quapaw Tribal Employ- Community Building ee/Member Longevity Program. Regular Meeting QUAPAW TRIBAL SOCIAL SERVICES DEPT.: Social Services August 18, 2012 Director, Patti Rice presented an oral report. CALL TO ORDER; 9;00 AM QUAPAW TRIBAL HOUSING DEPT.: Housing Department Direc- INVOCATION: Marilyn Rogers tor, Tom Stelle presented an oral report. ROLL CALL: John Berrey, Chairman Present QUAPAW TRIBAL COMMUNITY HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE Thomas Mathews Present (CHR): Community Health Representative (CHR), Tamara Smiley-Reeves, Sec./Treas. Present Jamie Feagan presented an oral report. Marilyn Rogers, Member Present QUAPAW TRIBAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM (SAP): Sub- T.C. Bear, Member Present stance Abuse Program (SAP) Director, George Webber presented Flossie Mathews, Member Absent (excused) an oral report. Ranny McWatters, Member Present QUAPAW TRIBAL ACCOUNTING DEPT.: Accounting Director, DECLARATION OF QUORUM: Announced by QTBC Chairman Carla Hardcastle presented an oral John Berrey. report. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS: Quapaw Tribal Election Commit- QUAPAW TRIBAL UTILITY AUTHORITY DEPT.: Utility Authority tee Chairperson, Callie Darr conducted Director, Joel Thompson presented an oral report. the installation of offi cers as follows: John Berrey (Chairman); Ta- QUAPAW TRIBAL IT DEPT.: IT Director, Steva Stand presented mara Smiley-Reeves (Sec./Treas.); an oral report. Ranny McWatters (Member). QUAPAW TRIBAL PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPT.: Public Relations READING, CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Director, Doreen Finnie presented minutes of the July 21, 2012 QTBC meeting were presented for and oral report. approval. Motion by QTBC Vice-Chairman Thomas Mathews to QUAPAW TRIBAL GROUNDS DEPT.: Grounds Director, Gerald approve the minutes the July 21,2012 QTBC meeting minutes. (Pud) Quapaw presented an oral PAGE 20 January 2013

report. TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FM, abstain; RM, absent; (6 yes, 0 QUAPAW TRIBAL MAINTENANCE DEPT.: Maintenance Director, no, 1 abstaining, 0 absent) Motion Carries. Dale Lasiter presented an oral report. Motion by QTBC Member TREASURER'S REPORT: The Treasurer's Report for the period T.C. Bear to approve written reports as submitted in the QTBC ending August 31, 2012 was submitted packets and oral reports and as presented. Seconded by QTBC to the QTBC in accordance with standard accounting procedures. Vice-Chairman Thomas Mathews. Motion by QTBC Member Marilyn SUB-COMMIITEE REPORT(S): Rogers to accept and fi le the Treasurer's Report for the period Housing Committee Vice-Chairman, Terry Kropp presented an oral ending August 31, 2012. Seconded and written report, and requested by QTBC Vice-Chairman Thomas Mathews. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, Closed Session for further discussion. yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FM, yes; RM, yes; (7 yes, 0 no, UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 0 abstaining, 0 absent) Motion Carries. NEW BUSINESS: PROGRAM REPORTS: Written Program Reports were submit- Bids/Quotes: ted in the QTBC packets for approval. Motion by QTBC Vice- Motion by QTBC Member Marilyn Rogers to approve and appro- Chairman Thomas Mathews to approve the Program Reports as priate funds in the amount of submitted. Seconded by QTBC Member Ranny McWatters. VOTE: $2,300 for the purchase of a Lexmark XS654DE multi-function JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FM, yes; RM, yes; copier for the accounting (7 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 0 absent) Motion Carries. department, per the quote submitted by Lakeland Offi ce Systems. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS: Seconded by QTBC Member Housing Committee Chairperson, Brenda Murray, presented an T.C. Bear. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; oral report. She requested Closed Session to discuss housing ten- FM, absent; RM, yes; (6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 1 absent) Motion ants. Closed Session is on the agenda and so she will present her Carries. issues at that time. The Housing Committee would like to have a Motion by QTBC Member Ranny McWatters to approve and ap- storm shelter available for the tenants in the Emergency Housing. propriate funds in the amount of The Business Committee advised the Chairperson to include that $3,054 for the purchase of a 44" Fire Proof Lateral Fire Cabinet for expense in the upcoming budget. the Quapaw Tribal Museum, per the quote submitted by Bluehen. Donations Committee - QTBC Chairman John Berrey suggests Seconded by QTBC Member Marilyn Rogers. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, hiring Administrative Staff person to assist the yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FM, absent; RM, yes; (6 yes, 0 Donations Committee and the Social Services Committee. The no, 0 abstaining, 1 absent) Business Committee concurs. The Tribal Administrator will bring Motion Carries. a job description for the position back to the Business Committee DRAFT Minutes Completed on ____ and submitted electronically for approval. There was discussion on whether or not to publish to QTBC Members the names of individuals receiving assistance from the Donations CLOSED SESSION: 10:28 am Committee. TOPIC(S) OF CLOSED SESSION: It was the consensus of the Business Committee to not publish the (1.) names. (2.) Personnel ATEC- QTBC Member Florence Marie Mathews reported that RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: 12:19 pm there will be an Indian taco dinner to raise money for scholarships (3.) Donation Committee Request(s) on October 5 at the Ottawa-Peoria building. 8 applicants received BENEDICTION: Marty Griffi n $300 each for the last semester. ADJOURNMENT: 12:20 pm GROUNDS COMMITIEE- The Business Committee would like an /S/Tamara Smiley-Reeves assessment on damage to the powwow grounds from the recent Tamara Smiley-Reeves, Sec. /Treas. storm. The Business Committee also requests the Grounds Com- Minutes Prepared In Accordance with mittee to consider repairing camps damaged in the storm. Robert's Rules of Order UN-FINISHED BUSINESS: [RONR (10th ed.), pg 451, 1. 25-28 Motion by QTBC Member T.C. Bear to adopt Resolution No. By: /s/ Debbie Wray 09182012B-A Resolution Approving & Debbie Wray, Recording Secretary Authorizing Execution of a Service Line Agreement between Cable Tribal Operations Specialist One Utility Company & the Quapaw Tribe CERTIFICATION of Oklahoma. Seconded by QTBC Member Florence Marie Approved by the Quapaw Tribal Business Committee Mathews. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, On 2012 with a vote refl ecting yes; TB, yes; FM, yes; RM, yes; (7 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 0 ab- yes; no; abstaining; absent. sent) Motion carries. DRAFT Minutes Completed on ____ and submitted electronically NEW BUSINESS: to QTBC Members Resolutions - Motion by QTBC Member Marilyn Rogers to adopt Resolution No. Quapaw Tribal Business Committee 091812A- A resolution to enact amendments to the Sex Off ender Community Building Registration Code of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma. Seconded Regular Meeting** by QTBC Member T.C. Bear. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; September 18, 2012 MR, yes; TB, yes; FM, yes; RM, yes; (7 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 0 CALL TO ORDER: 6:03 p.m. absent) Motion Carries. INVOCATION: Ranny McWatters Bids/Quotes - ROLL CALL: John Berrey, Chairman Present The Quapaw Tribal Marshals request approval of bid to install air Thomas Mathews Present conditioning for their simulator. Motion by QTBC Tamara Smiley-Reeves, Sec./Treas. Present Member Ranny McWatters to approve the bid from Rogers Heat Marilyn Rogers, Member Present and Air in the amount of $12,546.00 to install T.C. Bear, Member Present air conditioning for the Tribal Marshals simulator. Seconded by Flossie Mathews, Member Present Florence Marie Mathews. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, Ranny McWatters, Member Present yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FM, yes; RM, yes (7 yes, 0 no, 0 DECLARATION OF QUORUM: Announced by QTBC Chairman abstaining, 0 absent) Motion Carries. John Berrey. Donations Request - READING, CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The There was a written donation request presented from Turkey Ford minutes of the August 18, 2012 QTBC meeting and phone polls School. No action taken on the request were presented for approval. Motion by QTBC Member Marilyn QTBC Chairman John Berrey asked Tribal Attorney, Steve Ward, Rogers to approve the minutes the May 19,2012 QTBC meeting to give a brief update on the Goodeagle case. as presented as well as the phone polls attached to the minutes. There will be information regarding the case in the upcoming Seconded by QTBC Member T.C. Bear. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; newsletter as well as on the website. January 2013 PAGE 21

CLOSED SESSION: second phase of units to be built. Emergency Housing will have Closed - 6:44 p.m. vacancies soon and applicants are on fi le to fi ll the vacancies. The Topic(s)- "rules" sign for the Emergency Housing has been ordered. Return to Open - 7:27 p.m. ATEC - QTBC Member Florence Marie Mathews reported there Housing - The Business Committee concurs to support the deci- will be an Indian taco dinner November 2, 2012 from 11 :00 a.m. sions of the Housing Committee relating to tenants of - 1 :00 p.m. at the Ottawa-Peoria building. Proceeds from the the Emergency and/or Elder Housing complex. ATEC fund raiser are for scholarships awarded to Native American Budgets - No action taken at this time. students. BENEDICTION: Florence Marie Mathews UN-FINISHED BUSINESS: ADJOURNMENT: 7:30 p.m. SORNA -The Sex Off ender Registration and Notifi cation Act ********PLEASE NOTE THAT THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED (SORNA), which is Title I of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING WAS TO BE Safety Act of 2006, was discussed at length. Tribal member input HELD ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15,2012 AT 9:00A.M., from the audience is taken into consideration. The SORNA fi nal HOWEVER, DUE TO DAMAGES SUSTAINED TO resolution documents are due by mid November 2012. Concur- MANY TRIBAL FACILITIES AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS, RE- rence of the QTBC to further review the documents and either PORTS COULD NOT BE GENERATED FOR THE bring matters back to the November QTBC meeting or if neces- REGULAR MEETING****""** sary conduct a phone/electronic poll of the QTBC. /S/Tamara Smiley-Reeves NEW BUSINESS: Tamara Smiley-Reeves, Sec./Treas. Land Purchase - Trenton Stand, Realty Department Director pre- Minutes Prepared In Accordance with sented information on various town lots for sale in Robert's Rules of Order Quapaw. Some of the lots off ered have a large percentage of own- [RONR (10th ed.), pg 451, 1. 25-28 ership. The information was received from attorney Chuck Ches- By: /s/ Tamara Smiley-Reeves nut on behalf of the owner. Concurrence of the QTBC to further Tamara Smiley-Reeves, Sec./Treas. review the documents and either bring matters back to the Novem- Quapaw Tribal Business Committee ber QTBC meeting or if necessary conduct a phone/electronic poll CERTIFICATION of the QTBC. Approved by the Quapaw Tribal Business Committee NEW BUSINESS: On October 20, 2012 with a vote refl ecting NAHASDA Rehab/Replacement Policy - Concurrence of the 7 yes; 0 no; 0 abstaining; 0 absent. QTBC to further review the documents and either bring matters back to the November QTBC meeting or if necessary conduct a Quapaw Tribal Business Committee phone/electronic poll of the QTBC. Community Building Remodel/Construction Project at Administration Offi ces - Con- Regular Meeting currence of the QTBC to allow Dale Lasiter, Facilities Manager October 20, 2012 to proceed with the remodel/construction project at the Quapaw CALL TO ORDER: 9:03a.m. Tribal Administration Offi ce and Quapaw Tribal Community Build- INVOCATION: Florence Marie Mathews ing. Proposed materials cost: $1,700+/-; labor provided by mainte- ROLLCALL: John Berrey, Chairman, Present (via telephone) nance department staff . Thomas Mathews, Present Job Description - Business Committee Clerk: Motion by QTBC Tamara Smiley-Reeves, Sec./Treas., Present Sec./Treas. Tamara Smiley-Reeves to revert the job title of Tribal Marilyn Rogers, Member. Present Operations Specialist to Business Committee Clerk; approving the T.C. Bear, Member, Present job description as presented. Seconded by QTBC Member T.C. Flossie Mathews, Member, Present Bear. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FMM, Ranny McWatters, Member, Present (via telephone) yes; RM, yes; (7 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 0 absent) Motion Carries. Chairman John Berrey announced he and QTBC Member Ranny Job Description- Quapaw Tribal Tax Administrator : Motion by McWatters were in Arkansas and he has turned the Chair over to QTBC Sec./Treas. Tamara Smiley-Reeves to approve the job de- QTBC Vice-Chairman Thomas Mathews to conduct the meeting. scription Quapaw Tribal Tax Administrator as presented. Seconded by QTBC Member Marilyn Rogers. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, DECLARATION OF QUORUM: Announced by QTBC Vice-Chair- yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FMM, yes; RM, yes; (7 yes, 0 no, 0 ab- man Thomas Mathews. staining, 0 absent) Motion Carries. READING. CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Job Description- EFA/Social Services Assistant: Motion by QTBC minutes of the September 18,2012 QTBC meeting were presented Sec./Treas. Tamara Smiley-Reeves to approve the job description for approval. Motion by QTBC Member Florence Marie Mathews EFA/Social Services Assistant as presented. Seconded by QTBC to approve the minutes the September 18,2012 QTBC meeting Member T.C. Bear. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; as presented. Seconded by QTBC Member T.C. Bear. VOTE: JB, TB, yes; FMM, yes; RM, yes; (7 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 0 absent) yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FMM, yes; RM, yes; (7 Motion Carries. yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 0 absent) Motion Carries. Donations Request- Tribal Member James Gilmore presented a TREASURER'S REPORT: The Treasurer's Report for the period written request for assistance to a mission trip to Pine Ridge. Mo- ending September 30, 2012 was submitted to the QTBC in ac- tion by QTBC Member T.C. Bear to approve and appropriate funds cordance with standard accounting procedures. Motion by QTBC in the amount of $650 to assist tribal member James Gilmore to Member Marilyn Rogers to accept and fi le the Treasurer's Report attend a mission trip to Pine Ridge. Seconded by QTBC Member for the period ending September 30, 2012. Seconded by QTBC Florence Marie Mathews. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, Sec./Treas. Tamara Smiley-Reeves. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; yes; TB, yes; FMM, yes; RM, yes; (7 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 0 TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FMM, yes; RM, yes; (7 yes, 0 no, 0 absent) Motion Carries. abstaining, 0 absent) Motion Carries. ANNOUNCEMENT: Wireless Hope/Lifeline is giving away free cell GUEST(S): Tribal Member, Emily Buff alo presented an oral re- phones, with unlimited minutes, unlimited texting. port on her mission trip to Zambia (QTBC assisted with travel Wireless Hope/Lifeline representatives will be at the Quapaw cost). Emily has t-shirts for sale, all proceeds will benefi t the Tribal Community Building, Thursday, October 25, orphanage(s) in Zambia. 2012 at 10:00 a.m. PROGRAM REPORTS: Written Program Reports were submitted CLOSED SESSION: Closed Session: 10:10 a.m. Return to Open in the QTBC packets for approval. Motion by QTBC Sec./Treas. Session: 11:30 a.m. Tamara Smiley-Reeves to approve the Program Reports as sub- Topic(s): mitted. Seconded by QTBC Member T.C. Bear. VOTE: JB, yes; Tribal Enrollment/Membership: Motion presented by Enrollment TM, yes; TSR, yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FMM, yes; RM, yes; (7 yes, Committee, (a sub-committee of QTBC) to suspend all eligible 0 no, 0 abstaining, 0 absent) Motion Carries. services to tribal member number 4095 until the date of the hear- SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS: ing scheduled for November 20,2012. Seconded by QTBC Sec./ Housing Committee Chairperson, Brenda Murray, presented an Treas. Tamara Smiley-Reeves. VOTE: JB, absent; TM, yes; TSR, oral report. There is a short waiting list of potential tenants for the yes; MR, yes; TB, yes; FMM, yes; RM, absent; (5 yes, 0 no, 0 ab- PAGE 22 January 2013 staining, 2 absent) Motion Carries. going well. Emergency Housing: Concurrence of the QTBC to uphold the Residents are taking good care of the property and are enjoying decision(s) made by the Quapaw Tribal Housing Committee. the new fencing. Tribal Insurance: Benefi ts/Health claims and appeals. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None BENEDICTION: Grace Goodeagle NEW BUSINESS: ADJOURNMENT: 11 :32 a.m. Bids-Quotes- /S/Tamara Smiley-Reeves (a)Quapaw Tribe Substance Abuse Services requests approval of Tamara Smiley-Reeves, Sec./Treas. a bid for a multi-function copier. Minutes Prepared In Accordance with Motion by QTBC Sec./Treasurer Tamara Smiley-Reeves to ap- Robert's Rules of Order prove the bid from Ozark Business [RONR (10th ed.), pg 451, 1. 25-28 Systems in the amount of $4,480.00 for a multi-function copier for By: /s/ Debbie Wray Quapaw Tribe Substance Abuse Services. Seconded by QTBC Debbie Wray, Recording Secretary Member Thomas Mathews. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes; Tribal Operations Specialist TB, yes; EM, yes; (5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 2 absent) Motion car- CERTIFICATION ries with 2 absent. Approved by the Quapaw Tribal Business Committee (b)The Quapaw Tribe Tax Commission requests approval of a On November 17, 2012 with a vote refl ecting bid for a 4 drawer lateral fi re proof fi ling cabinet. Motion by QTBC 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstaining; 2 absent. Member Ranny McWatters to approve the bid from Blue Hen in the amount of $3,462.00 for a 4 drawer lateral fi re proof fi ling cabi- Quapaw Tribe Business Committee net for the Quapaw Tribe Tax Commission. Seconded by QTBC Community Building Member T.C. Bear. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, yes: TB, yes; Regular Meeting RM, yes; (5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 2 absent) Motion carries with November 17,2012 2 absent. CALL TO ORDER: 9:05a.m. (c)The Quapaw Tribe Maintenance Department requests approval INVOCATION: John Berrey of funds in the amount of $3,000 to purchase a 2001 Chevy S10 ROLL CALL: John Berrey, Chairman Present LS regular cab pickup truck, short bed, automatic transmission, Thomas Mathews, Vice-Chairman Present with a 4.3L V6 engine. Motion by QTBC Sec./Treasurer Tamara Tamara Smiley-Reeves, Sec./Treas. Present Smiley-Reeves to approve the request for $3,000 to purchase Marilyn Rogers, Member Absent (excused) a 2001 Chevy S10 cab pickup truck as described. Seconded by T.C. Bear, Member Present QTBC Vice Chairman Thomas Mathews. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; Florence Marie Mathews, Member Absent (excused) TSR, yes; TB, yes; RM, yes; (5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining; 2 absent) Ranny McWatters, Member Present Motion carries with 2 absent. Chairman John Berrey announced that QTBC Members, Marilyn Donation Requests - Rogers and Florence Marie Mathew are both absent from the (d) The Northeast Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Cemetery re- QTBC meeting due to illness. DECLARATION OF QUORUM: An- quests funds to help pay for ongoing cemetery projects. Following nounced by QTBC Chairman, John Berrey. discussions, the N.E.O Veterans Memorial Cemetery requests for READING. CORRECTION AND APPORVAL OF MINUTES: The funds was tabled pending further investigation. QTBC Member minutes of the October 20, 2012 QTBC Tamara Smiley-Reeves agreed to contact N.E.O Veterans Memo- meeting were presented for approval. Motion by QTBC Vice Chair- rial Cemetery advocate, Barbara Collier, for additional information/ man Thomas Mathews to approve input. the minutes of the October 20, 2012 QTBC meeting presented. (e)The University of Kansas (KU) requests funds to help host a Seconded by QTBC Member Ranny McWatters. VOTE: JB yes; Native American Stomp Dance on the KU campus at the Hash- TM, yes; TSR, yes; TB, yes; RM, yes; (5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, inger Hall Back Box Theater on December 1, 2012 from 7:00 to 2absent). Motion Carries with 2 absent. 10:00 pm. Motion by QTBC Vice Chairman Thomas Mathews to Treasurer's Report: The Treasurer's Report for the period ending approve assistance in the amount of $2,000 for the University of October 31, 2012 was submitted to the QTBC in accordance with Kansas Stomp Dance. Seconded by T.C. Bear. Vote: JB, yes; TM, standard accounting procedures. Motion by QTBC Vice Chairman yes; TSR, yes; TB, yes; RM, yes; (5yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 2 ab- Thomas Mathews to accept and fi le the Treasurer's Report for the sent) Motion carries with 2 absent. period ending October 31, 2012. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Seconded by QTBC Member T.C. Bear. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; QTBC Chairman John Berrey announced that the Buff alo Grille TSR, yes; TB, yes; RM, yes; (5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 2 absent) has completed its move to the new hotel Motion carries with 2 absent. tower. It is "absolutely beautiful" and open for business! PROGRAM REPORTS: Written Program Reports were submitted John Berrey also announced that a canned food drive is currently in the QTBC packets for approval. underway at Downstream to support Motion by QTBC Member T.C. Bear to approve the Program Re- local Food Distribution Programs. ports as submitted. Seconded by Closed Session: None QTBC Member Ranny McWatters. VOTE: JB, yes; TM, yes; TSR, Benediction: Ranny McWatters yes; TB, yes; RM, yes; (5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 2 absent) Motion Adjournment: 1 0:09am carries with 2 absent. /S/Tamara Smiley-Reeves SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS: Tamara Smiley-Reeves, Sec./Treas. 2012 Quapaw Children's Christmas Party Committee: Chairper- Minutes Prepared In Accordance with son, Betty Gaedtke, presented and oral report. The Children's Robert's Rules of Order Christmas Party is scheduled for Sunday, December 9th from [Ronor (1Oth Ed.) PG 451, 1. 25-28 2:00pm-4:00pm at the Ottawa-Peoria Building. Snacks, games, By: /S/Tamara Smiley-Reeves prizes, pictures with Santa and other fun activities are planned. Tamara Smiley-Reeves, Sec. Treas. Enrolled tribal children 12 and under must be present and have Quapaw Tribal Business Committee invitation in hand to receive their gift card. CERTIFICATION Quapaw Tribal Housing Committee: Chairperson, Brenda Murray, Approved by the Quapaw Tribal Business Committee presented an oral report. She On December 15, 2012 with a vote refl ecting reported 4 of the 5 emergency units are currently occupied. One is 6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstaining, 1 absent. not available due to extensive damage caused by a previous occupant. She reported that furniture in two of the units had to be replaced recently. Brenda also reported that as of November 1, 2012, occupants of the emergency units are required to pay a $150.00/month rental fee. Regarding Elder Housing, Brenda reported that everything is January 2013 PAGE 23 Housing Department The Quapaw Tribe Housing De- tribal members (singles or fami- rent and security/utility deposits. substandard housing or who are partment off ers many programs lies) with a need for emergency To qualify, an applicant must: without housing. Assistance will which may be of assistance housing. The Tribe owns fi ve be to provide safe, secure and to you. To contact the Hous- (5) FEMA trailers that are being 1.) have a rental agreement or suf- sanitary housing to approved/eli- ing Department, please call used for emergency housing. fi cient rental documentation such gible applicants according to the 918-542-1430, fax to 918-542- Housing is temporary to help the as utility deposits and bills, and/or following priorities: 1.) Enrolled 5871 or e-mail to: jgleaves@ tribal member to get back on their rent receipts; OR, Quapaw Tribal Members; 2.) quapawtribe.com. Our offi ce is feet. Emergency Housing would 2.) reside in a domestic vio- Quapaw Tribal Members by de- located at 58150 E 64 Road, be defi ned as: A natural disaster, lence shelter and provide scent; and 3.) Members of other Miami, OK (by the Quapaw Ca- i.e.: fi re, fl ood, or tornado dam- documentation of spou- federally recognized tribes. Ap- sino). The Housing Department age to the property you were liv- sal domestic violence; OR, plications are accepted on a has the following programs: ing in. It would also include proof 3.) be a homeowner who can dem- continuing basis and are placed of violence in the home. All other onstrate lack of emergency living on the waiting list on the date all Elder Housing requests for emergency housing expense insurance coverage. documentation is received and will be submitted to the Housing (Natural disasters only.) applicant is determined eligible. The Tribe currently has six (6) Committee for consideration as Must meet income guidelines and one-bedroom housing units for an emergency. All emergencies (NOTE: Eviction for non-pay- reside within the service area. elder tribal members. These would be verifi ed by the housing ment of rent, illegal activities, If you would like to apply for as- units are for Quapaw tribal mem- staff and voted on by the Hous- destruction or lack of mainte- sistance with this program or bers 62 years of age and over. ing Committee before being nance of dwelling, violation of obtain more information, stop by Rent is determined on income placed on the waiting list. The rental/lease agreement, or phys- the Housing Department offi ce to with a maximum of $400.00 FEMA trailers are not wheelchair ical violence perpetrated by the pick up an application, or call the per month. All utilities are paid accessible. All residents of the applicant shall not be consid- offi ce at 918-542-1430 to have by the Tribe. There are plans to FEMA trailers pay a basic hous- ered involuntary displacement.) an application mailed to you. Ap- build more units beginning in the ing fee of $150.00 per month. If plications also available on the spring of 2013 including some you would like to apply for assis- If you would like to apply for as- website: www.quapawtribe.com. 2-bedroom units. First appli- tance with this program or obtain sistance with this program or cants were determined through more information, stop by the obtain more information, stop by a lottery drawing and some of Housing Department offi ce to the Housing Department offi ce to Tribal Transportation Program those applicants remain on the pick up an application, or call the pick up an application, or call the (TTP) formerly Indian Reser- waiting list. If you would like to offi ce at 918-542-1430 to have offi ce at 918-542-1430 to have vation Roads Program (IRR) apply for elder housing or obtain an application mailed to you. an application mailed to you. Ap- more information, please stop plications also available on the Federal Highway fund are avail- by the Housing Department of- NAHASDA Emergency Rent- website: www.quapawtribe.com. able to tribes annually for engi- fi ce to pick up an application, al Relocation Assistance neering and construction of trib- or call the Housing Depart- al roads. We have 227 miles of ment at 918-542-1430 to have The NAHASDA Housing Pro- NAHASDA Rehab/Replacement roads in our inventory. The Busi- an application mailed to you. gram provides fi nancial assis- Program ness Committee determines a pri- tance for housing for homeless ority list for tribal roads projects. families who meet the qualifi ca- The NAHASDA Rehab/Replace- Temporary Family Emergen- tions of the program. Applicants ment Program provides a grant cy Housing (FEMA trailers) must meet income guidelines to fund services to repair, reno- and be within service area. As- vate, replace or provide housing This program is for Quapaw sistance is limited to fi rst month’s for low-income families having

House Approves Bill Downstream Opens New Cont. from Page 7 Hotel, Spa and More terested tribal I want to express my sincere ap- and its members was through Cont. from Page 1 members and the Tribe itself, preciation to Tom Cole and Dan this congressional resolution.” as a model for Indian Gam- an accounting from the federal Boren for their willingness to ing's potential in creating re- government of its management listen to us and review this situ- Approximately 1,060 individual gional economic development." of trust assets. In 2004, the De- ation, and to give us our day in members of the Tribe elected partment of the Interior, as part court,” Chairman Berrey said. in 2011 to join in the Goodea- Downstream distributes $10 of a settlement of litigation fi led “The Quapaw Analysis project gle litigation, which was fi led in million a year to the Quapaw by the Tribe, authorized and was begun because our Tribe the Court of Federal Claims in Tribe that goes toward tribal ser- funded a project known as the wanted to have the opportunity Washington, D.C. The Quapaw vices such as healthcare, envi- “Quapaw Analysis,” under which to resolve trust claims in alter- Tribe has a separate case pend- ronmental services, senior ser- the Tribe was provided access to native dispute resolution and ing for its trust-related claims. vices, children's learning center, federal documents and informa- outside of litigation. Throughout scholarships and subsidized tion in order to prepare the ac- this project, we worked toward The House of Representa- housing for tribal members. counting. Under the settlement sitting down with representa- tives forwarded the Quapaw That money ripples through the agreement, the project was sup- tives of the Secretary of the In- congressional reference to region’s economy creating sig- posed to lead to a mediated res- terior, our trustee, and working the chief judge of the Court of nifi cant impact particularly in olution of the claims of the Tribe through the claims and problems Federal Claims, where it was the northeast Oklahoma region. and its members who wished to relating to federal management formally fi led as a new case on participate. However, after the of our lands and accounts. It January 22. The Goodeagle accounting project was complet- was a surprise when the Jus- legal team is preparing com- ed in 2010 the Justice Depart- tice Department advised us that plaint for fi ling within the near ment balked at participating in it was not interested in media- future, which will include claims mediation, and instead advised tion and instead that we should that could not be pursued in the the Tribe to pursue litigation. proceed with litigation. But the existing litigation due to the ex- only way we could obtain a full piration of the statute of limita- “On behalf of the Quapaw Tribe, and fair accounting for our Tribe tions and other legal grounds. January 2013 PAGE 24 More images from Downstream PowWow

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