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ka:si:h ke?etara:kwa:ri “I’m going to tell you something“ - A publication of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes WICHITA TRIBAL NEWS Volume 1 Edition 9 Anadarko, OK November 2015

P.O. Box 729 Anadarko, OK 73005 TRIBAL MEMBERS RECEIVE Submissions are welcome and can be made at [email protected] HONOR FROM OKLAHOMA AARP On October 6, 2015, the AARP (American Association of Re- tired People) held the 7th Annual AARP Oklahoma Indian El- November 2015 der Honors. This ceremony honors fifty elders for their contri- Distributed November 16, 2015 butions to their Tribal Nation, state and/or community. Two Phone: 405-247-2425 Wichita tribal members were given this distinction, with infor- Fax: 405-247-2430 mation about each below. The nomination process is open to Website: www.wichitatribe.com individuals as well as tribal governments. If you want to recom- mend an elder for the next ceremony, the nomination process should begin in late Spring, 2016. Follow this puclication and www.wichitatribe.com for future dates and information.

This edition features James Warren (Warden) Ross is a full- the following: blood Wichita who was born and raised in Gracemont on the family’s original allotment. He is the son of the late Milo Steven Ross and Lorene Elizabeth Warden Ross. His paternal grand- parents are the late James Ross and Bertha Stephens Provost James Ross with President Terri Parton at awards ceremony Page 2 Ross and his maternal grandparents are the late Dennis Warden President’s Report and Ruby Hendrix Warden. It was his maternal grandfather, Dennis Warden that gave James his Wichita name, Kokish-so- kits or Little Rabbit. James was then referred to as “Bunny” throughout his childhood and even into his adult years. Page 3 James was fortunate to have been raised with his ma- Hinton Hotel RFP ternal great-great-grandmother in the home. In keeping with Elder Payment Info Wichita tradition, Wah-kits, who was born in 1867, was his im- mediate caretaker for the first years of his life. It was not un- Editor’s Note common to see her working the large family cornfield with little James bound to her breast, as so many other Wichita mothers and grandmothers had done for centuries. It was at the knee of Wah-kits that James grew to understand the traditional ways of Page 4 the Wichita people. Community News He is a service veteran and served in the U.S. Army from 1961 through 1965 as a Russian linguist and translator. In 1984, he graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a Masters of Business Administration degree and has worked at Mr. Ross receiving his honor Tinker Air Force Base for 24 years as a Contracting Officer in Page 5 procurement. Over the past 25 years and while at Tinker, he Obituary has served in several leadership posisiton on the Tinker In- Notices ter-Tribal Council, including the Chairman of the American In- dian Heritage Committee, Tinker, 1990-2008 and the Tinker Inter-Tribal Council 1988-2008, as President and serving in all Page 6-10 other Council offices. Tribal Program Quarterly He has resided in the Oklahoma City area for most of Reports his life and has served on several civic and community boards and commissions related to Native American causes, includ- ing the Mayor’s Commission on Indian Affairs 1993-95; REST, Homeless Day Center, Board Advisor on NA homeless 1996- 98; the Native American Leadership Academy, Phillips Uni- Page 10-11 versity, March 1997; the Board Builders Program- Minorities Commission Quarterly on Non-Profit Boards, April 1997; Red Earth Festival, 1994-99; Reports and the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission, 1994-2008. James has actively participated in Wichita tribal government Mrs. Irving was unable to attend, and her niece, Michelle Conroy, and cultural events all his life. He served as the Chairman of accepted on her behalf the Constitution Committee form 1981 to 1982 and served as a Committeeman on the Wichita Executive Committee from 1984 to 1987. He served as Chairman of the Wichita Tribe Industrial Development Commission from 1994 to 2009. Elfrieda Conroy Irving is an enrolled Wichita member and the old- est living female tribal member. Through her distinguished career as a nurse, which Wichita Executive Committee culminated in her election as President of the American Indian & Alaska Native Nurses Terms Expire 07/2016 Association, she displayed kindness and humility caring for thousands of Native peo- Terri Parton- President ple. Mrs. Irving was born at Kiowa Indian Hospital where she later worked as a nurse Jesse E. Jones- Vice President for 20 years before working as surgical nurse at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and as Myles Stephenson Jr.- Secretary head nurse at Haskell Indian Junior College. She graduated as a Cadet Nurse from S. Robert White Jr.- Treasurer historic Sage Hospital which operated the first nursing school for Native Americans in Gando, Arizona. She is the granddaughter of John Conroy, Sr. (American Man), who Shirley Davilla- Committee Member fought in the Battle of Little Big Horn and Walter Lamar, a full-blooded Wichita Med- Karen Thompson- Committee Member icine man. More information about Mrs. Irving can be found in the February edition Gladys Walker- Committee Member of this publication found at http://wichitatribe.com/media/35740/newspaper_feb15. James Nelson Jr.-Tribal Administrator pdf. Editor- Amber Luke Wic Wichita Tribal News Two Ni:cho:?e:kitakih to:k?as

ders, administration and the Tribe. We hope that each one that had anything to do with the meal gets a blessing from it.

Elder Payments & Other Upcoming President’s Report no upfront Things for Elders November Edition cost for the The information regarding the By Terri Parton, plan such Elder Payments, Elder turkeys as premi- and hams and AoA dinner for President ums paid by November 19, 2015 Christmas are included again the Tribe. in this newspaper. We invite However, our elders and tribal members The holidays are upon us. It’s we will be to come and share a meal with November and a good time paying an us during the holidays. for our people. Thanksgiving, administra- food, family and just a good tive fee for Home Improvement time to be Wichita. We are the admin- finishing up on a lot of things istration of Program that we have been working on the benefits. As reported in the last newspa- and getting ready to move on Please make per, we are working on moving several things in the New Year. sure you the Home Improvement Pro- fill out the gram from the Wichita Hous- Tribal Member Health forms and ing Authority to a tribal pro- get those gram. We hope to have some Plan information on how to apply For the last year, we have turned in as soon as pos- in the January newspaper if been working to get a Tribal gic plan that will involve tribal have our tribal flag flying at the sible. not sooner. Member Health Plan in place. membership in the planning complex. (Photo of the new On November 18, 2015, the of our future. flag and pole is seen above) Storm Shelters Wichita Executive Commit- Hinton Travel Inn There was a survey about tee approved resolutions and Renovations Mazzio’s Building White House Tribal storm shelters in the October documents to move the tribal We have put out an RFP for edition and in this edition. member health plan forward. Renovations for the Nations Conference renovations for the Hinton In the December newspaper, I As of November 19, 2015, we Beginning November 23, 2015, Wichita Child Travel Inn. We hope to begin will be providing my report on have received several surveys, each enrolled tribal member Development Center renovations in early January. the White House Tribal Na- there have been a lot of verbal will be mailed an application The Mazzio’s building reno- tions Conference. However, requests for a storm shelter. and welcome letter describing vations for our Wichita Child Strategic Planning during trip we had a meeting It is important that you com- the benefits. The application Development Center continue When we first came into office set up and met with staff of the plete the survey and turn it in has to be returned by Decem- to move forward. We should in 2012, we had several proj- Assistant Secretary’s office. so that we can get an idea of ber 26, 2015 to start receiving look for the new center to open ects that we knew needed to be William Norman from Hobbs, the need for a storm shelter benefits. Each enrolled tribal during the beginning of 2016. done. We moved forward with Straus, Dean and Walker along program. member will receive a Tribal (A few progress photos are those things that were things with Moriah O’Brien from Member Plan health card in seen below) visions of past leadership. We their DC office and I attend- the mail after they fill out the Revenue Allocation want to be able to leave our vi- ed the meeting. Topics of dis- Plan applications. Several of the sions and your visions behind Wichita History cussion included issues with As of this date, November 19, programs that are already ad- for future generations so that Center getting our Federal Charter, 2015, no plan has been sub- ministered here will go under they can carry those things on On November 18, 2015, we Trust Applications and WCD mitted by the group that was this plan including: special too. We have signed agree- signed the contract to move land exchange approved. working on it. The 90 days meds, eyeglass, dental, ortho- ments with a company to do forward with the Wichita His- passed in October. dontics, dentures, etc. The work on an Executive Summa- tory Center design. It is at end of life benefit for burial ry/Action Plan for things that 30% design now and we will AoA Thanksgiving assistance will also be moved be working towards the 65% Conclusion we want to see accomplished Dinner to the plan and will remain in Tribal Government and Eco- design. We are gearing up for an excit- Our AoA Thanksgiving dinner at $7,000 though the medical nomic Development. This will ing new year. Our Committee benefits will be $1,500. was held today. It was good include two day work sessions Tribal Flag will be finishing up projects to see a lot of our tribal elders that we wanted to complete for both objectives. We will Thanks to the Maintenance How is this being paid for? in attendance. The AoA staff during this term. On behalf of also be including the WTIDC staff-Tito Saldana, Gerald The Tribe will have an account did a great job on the meal. We the Wichita Executive Com- in the Economic Development (Jerry) Collins III, Jared Wil- set up that the Tribal Member are thankful for all of the tribal mittee, may each of you have sessions. Once these plans are liams, Jory Tiger and John Health Plan claims will be paid staff that helped set up, cook, a very blessed Thanksgiving complete, we hope to move to- Wallace, for putting up the from. Claims will be paid for serve and clean up. Their holiday with your friends and wards a comprehensive strate- new flag pole. We have now as they are received. There are work is appreciated by the el- family! So:ti:c?a! Three Wichita Tribal News Ta:w Isi:c?i:te:re?e Requests for Proposals 01-RFP-2016 Notices Hinton Travel Inn Renovations

American Heart For More Information and the complete RFP please contact: Terri Parton, President, 405-247-2425 ext. 101, Association Scholarship [email protected] On Tuesday, July 28, 2015, the Wichita Executive Committee, Proposal Deadline: December 18, 2015 by 5:00 p.m. by a vote of 6-0-0, approved the use of the $2,500 American Heart Association Scholarship to provide for two scholarships in The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes is requesting proposals for the the amount of $1,250 in the spring of 2016. Applications for following Scope of Work, required for the renovation of the Hinton the scholarship are available now in the Education office at the Travel Inn located in Hinton, Oklahoma. The Tribe is seeking pro- tribe. The application deadline will be November 30, 2015. Any- posals from qualified firms, contractors or architects that have the one currently in an undergrad program, graduate program, law experience in working with hotel renovations and tribes. The suc- school or pursuing their doctorate will be eligible to apply. For cessful contractor will work with the Wichita Executive Committee more information, call 405-247-2425, ext. 106. to facilitate the renovations at the Hinton Travel Inn. The successful contractor should also be willing to work with a third party contrac- tor, of the Tribe’s choice, that will inspect specific stages of work.

SCOPE of WORK Elder Payments to Be Given in December Task 1-Exterior Task 3-Swimming Pool The Wichita Executive Committee has approved the Elder Assistance Program Task 2-Interior Task 4-Meeting Rooms for FY-2015. The Wichita Executive Committee recognizes that our elders are Task 5-Standardize Rooms the most important assets to our Tribe. We hope that this modest payment will be of assistance to you. AUTHORITY: Article V of the Governing Resolution empowers the Wichita Responses to this Request for Proposals should include the follow- Executive Committee to transact business and otherwise speak or act on behalf ing: statement of qualifications, proposal approach for completion of the Tribe in all matters of business. and a budget that breaks down the cost of each task. PURPOSE: The Elder Assistance Program is for the purpose of recognizing, showing respect and honor and assisting elderly members of the Wichita and Responses must be hand delivered, mailed, faxed or emailed by Fri- Affiliated Tribes who are 55 years of age or older through this annual annuity payment. day, December 18, 2015 before 5:00 p.m. (Central Time) to: FUNDING: The program will be administered with $128,500 of the revenues received from the Wichita Tribe Industrial Development Commission in 2014 Terri Parton, President which are revenues derived from the 51% ownership in Anadarko Industries. Wichita and Affiliated Tribes BENEFITS: The annuity will be given each year to assist elderly tribal mem- P.O. Box 729 bers to defray costs and to contribute to their overall health and well-being as Anadarko, Oklahoma 73005 elder members of our community. ELIGIBILITY: All tribal members over the age of 55 and those that become 55 Hand deliveries to: 1/ ¼ miles North of Anadarko on highway 281 during the calendar year of 2014 are considered eligible. All elderly members, at the Tribal Administration Building regardless of residence are eligible. Faxes will be accepted at: (405) 247-2430 APPLICATION: An application must be filled out for each elder requesting Emails will be accepted at: [email protected] their payment. Only the tribal elder can pick up his/her check, unless oth- erwise specified in a note from the elder. This shall include the name of the individual who has the elder’s authority to pick up their check, as well as a telephone number where the elder can be contacted to verify this information. DISBURSEMENTS: Information regarding eligibility of tribal members will be taken directly from the tribal roll. Each tribal elder will receive the sum of $500.

Applications have been mailed to your last known address and should be returned no later than Friday, November 27, 2015. A copy of your tribal ID, driver’s liscense, federal or state ID must accompany the application to ensure that our tribal elders are the individuals requesting and receiving the benefit. Payments may be picked up be- Note ginning Wednesday, December 9, 2015 from 9am-5pm. Payments to be mailed will go out on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Hello all,

Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter for many that are not seen in the print format. This print format will be continuing, but due to the distribution time, and periodic time constraints, it is not always the most timely way to get the news about upcoming events or program offerings. This is causing me to push for more internet content.

We already have the Twitter, Facebook, Wordpress blog, mobile APP and website, and will be adding other social media platforms soon. The goal will be to bring the most information to you with the quickest turnaround time. Many times I have additional stories or pictures to run, but they get bumped due to time or size parameters. The hope is to showcase as much content as possible on the other formats to make sure that these stories are shared.

I will be offering classes to different segments over the next few months about our mobile and web based platforms. These will demonstrate how these tools are beneficial to you, as well as, how to install, utilize, and/or maximize your usage of such.

I am always seeking new content ideas. Please contact me at 405-247-2425 ext. 165, or amber.luke@wichitatribe. com with your suggestions. These could be new types of stories, people that you would like to know more about, or as always, submitted reader/tribal member content.

Editor’s So:ti:c?a, Amber Luke Ta:kwic Wichita Tribal News Four Ti?isati:c?as ti?irih Community News WICHITA AND AFFILIATED TRIBES

Strategic Planning Meeting

Topic: Address Domestic Violence And Assault in OUR Community Refreshments will be served, Please Come and join us.

November 23, 2015 8:30am-11:30am @ Wichita Complex Community Building

Sponsored by the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Victims of Crime Acts Program Contact: Lois Samaniego (405) 247-8632

New Merchendise Available in Gift Shop

Many new designs of sweatshirts, T shirts, household items, & The Indian Child Welfare (ICW) Program more are available now in the gift shop in the will be having an Angel Tree for children Administration Building on the Tribal Complex. **Hours are 8 am- 12 noon and 1 pm-5 pm Monday-Friday** in foster care through our program. For Come and get your holiday shopping done with us!

more information on what or where to do- Some of the offerings and updates can be seen at nate, contact Johnna Hurt at 405-247-2425 http://wichitatribe.com/store.aspx ext. 128.

A Quilt 63 Years in the Making

This quilt was started in 1951, when Peggy Evans was about two or three years old, by her mother, Doris McLemore. She hand sewed each block with intentions to complete the blanket, but never got around to it. Doris gave the blocks to her daughter, who subsequently put all the pieces together and had it quilted. The project was completed last year. The final result is shown here.

Tribal members, Peggy Evans and mother, Doris McLemore, with the quilt Five Wichita Tribal News Iskwi:c Kiri?ara:r?a Obituary ita Tribe (Keechi). She was an active member of the Wichita Service Club from 1995 until her health did not permit her to participate. She served on Sports Commission the Wichita Executive Com- Looking for Inspectors mittee, Wichita Housing The Wichita Tribe Sports Commission (WTSC) is currently Commission, and the Wichita Foster Parent Review Board. looking to fill 3 FIGHT INSPECTOR positions. This exciting She enjoyed spending time position works with the commission in the handling of both with her grandchildren and amateur and professional fighters. The inspector will make great grandchildren. She was sure that all commission rules are followed by the fighter and always dressed to the nines. She took pride in having her team. Interested applicants should contact commissioner clothes, hats, purses, jewelry, Joneil Tahmahkera at 580-458-8403 or and shoes matching and co- [email protected]. ordinating. All Training will conducted by the WTSC staff. Applicants Grace Lee is preceded in should be prepared to be in a standing position and comfort- death by her mother and fa- able in working in a crowd. Wichita and Native American ther; her sister, Margaret, Preference apply. and her brothers: James and Otto.

She is survived by two daugh- ters: Charlene and her hus- Commissioner Vacancy band, Alfred Harris, and Grace Lee Gabbard Jonelle and her husband, Maurice Spann all of Anadarko; four The following Commission has one vacancy and will remain open until Fields was born on October 3, 1939 grandchildren: Shad Courtney, Savan- filled. to Isaac H. and Flora Campbell Gabbard nah Spann and Isaac Spann of Anadarko, in Gracemont, Oklahoma. She was called Chase and Courtney M. Courtney of Olive home on Saturday, November 7, 2015. She Branch, Mississippi; five great grandchil- attended school at Camp Creek, Grace- dren: Annissa Courtney, Cieana Court- Wichita Industrial mont, and Anadarko. She graduated from ney and Shaylene Courtney of Anadarko, the University of Science and Arts of Okla- Shayden Courtney of Fort Cobb, and Kh- Development Commission homa with a Bachelor's Degree in Business loe Courtney of Olive Branch, Mississippi. Administration and a minor in Abnormal If you are interested in serving on any Commission, then please submit a Psychology. She worked as a Bookkeeper A prayer service was at 7:00 P.M., Mon- at CR Anthony in Anadarko, an Inspec- day, November 9, 2015 at the Smith Fu- cover letter and resume to: tor at Sequoyah Carpet Mill in Anadarko, neral Home Chapel. Funeral services were Wichita and Affiliated Tribes and in the Secretarial pool at the Bureau held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, November Attn: Secretary of Indian Affairs in Washington, DC. After 10, 2015 at the Grace Christian Fellowship P.O. Box 729 leaving D.C., she worked as a line worker, Church with Rev. Ted Mercer, officiat- a Quality Control Inspector, a Switchboard ing. Burial followed in the Memory Lane Anadarko, OK 73005 Operator, and in the Secretarial Pool at Cemetery in Anadarko. Services were un- Fax: (405) 247-2430 the Kellwood Corporation in Spencer, der the direction of Smith Funeral Home, West Virginia. In 1974, she began work- Anadarko, Oklahoma. ing at Indian City, USA, and worked there until 2001, when she retired due to health Condolences may be sent to the family at problems. She was a member of the Wich- www.smithfuneralservices.com

Enrollment as of November 19, 2015 Follow us on Facebook 2,855 Wichita and Affiliated Tribes https://www.facebook.com/ Dates that Wichita and Wichita-and-Affiliated-Tribes Affiliated Tribal Offices will be closed for the remainder of Do You Have 2015 Thanksgiving Eve- Wednesday, November 25 Community News to Share? (close at noon) If you have a birthday, graduation, award or other significant event to share, Thanksgiving- Thursday, November 26 please contact me at 405-247-2425 ext. 165 or at Wichita Day- Friday, November 27 [email protected]. We want to celebrate with you. Please Christmas Eve- Thursday, December 24 include any information of note including dates, lineage, photos (in digital Christmas Day- Friday, December 25 format or original photos) and contact information. -Amber Luke Kiyehess Wichita Tribal News Six Program Quarterly Reports HUMAN RESOURCES allow the Tribal Social Services A total of 11 clients have applied General Office on 9/17/15 which ilies and to insure that the per- QUARTERLY REPORT Department to assist eligible cli- for General Assistance. Two ap- was due on 9/30/15. manent removal of tribal chil- July to September 2015 ents in utilizing resources that plications were denied due to in- dren from the custody of their Submitted by Breezy will increase quality of life, pro- come which exceeds the income This quarter we assisted 4 fam- parent(s) or custodian shall be a Prince, HR Manager mote safe and stable homes and requirements. I conducted 10 ilies with referrals, transporta- last resort. Children who have provide cultural and recreational home visits for GA clients and 2 tion, and resources. Lois dis- been reunified with family, ad- This quarter the Wichita and activities for youth and elders. for guardianships. I represented tributed flyer to the following opted and/or able to remain in Affiliated Tribes Tribal Govern- Ty Tofpi was hired as new the tribe on 3 CFR guardianship locations: Wichita Tribal offices, their homes with preventive ser- ment and Wichita Child Develop- director July 1, 2015 and LaDana court proceedings. Anadarko Hospital, Comanche vices is considered an accom- ment Center had 76 employees, Johnson was hired as new case- Tribal Police, Delaware Nation, plishment. During this period, of which 37 are enrolled mem- worker August 3, 2015. I accompanied a Grady County Caddo Tribe, Kiowa Tribe, In- case management was provided bers of the Wichita and Affiliated During late July the CSBG APS worker to a Wichita elder dian Health Clinic, CASA, City to twenty-one (21) Wichita fam- Tribes, 32 are enrolled in another program purchased 50 Ameri- residence. I typed up 3 guardian- Hall, Anadarko PD, Apache ilies and/or forty-one (41) chil- Federally Recognized Tribe, and can Indian Exposition carnival ships for families to file in the CFR Tribe, KDAP, BIA, DHS, Cham- dren during this reporting peri- 7 are Non-Indian. There were 70 bracelets for youth. They were court. I attended a Social Service ber of Commerce, BIA Police od. There are currently nine (9) Regular Full-Time employees, disbursed starting July 31. 2015 Government Performance & Re- Department, BIA Court Clerk, Tribal and thirty-one (31) State 4 Part-Time employees, and 2 until all bracelets were gone. sults (GPRA) Training in Phoe- Travel Plaza, Caddo Headstart, (Oklahoma) and one (1) Out Temporary employees. The num- nix AZ in September 1-3, 2015. I WIC office, Cleanway Laundry, of State (Colorado) case. Thir- ber of total employees changed During the weekend of the 40th attended the ICW Collaborshop Lawton Indian Health Hospital, ty-four (34) children were in re- from 88 to 76 due to temporary Annual Wichita Tribal Dance that was held on 9/10/15. I set and Fort Sill Apache Tribe. Lois unification status and eight (8) positions ending, program/proj- our department hosted a 3-on- up a table to distribute program mailed out 40 letters to invite children in adoption status. By ects ending, resignations and 3 Youth basketball tournament information. The 638 FY 2016 tribal, local, and other commu- the end of this reporting period, terminations. There were 22 em- sponsored by the CSBG program. completed application was sub- nity entities to attend our CCRT all children remained in custo- ployee evaluations completed We had a great turnout with 102 mitted to the BIA. meeting held on October 2, 2015. dy without reunifications and/ for individuals completing their players participating plus many This is our first step to meeting or adoptions. Of these forty-one 90-day probationary period and spectators. Thank you so much to one our program objectives for (41) children who are in foster annual work performance evalu- all staff, family and friends who DOMESTIC FAMILY our VOCA grant. homes, kinship placements and ations. helped make this event a success! VIOLENCE & VICTIMS OF relative placements - twenty-two We look forward to planning fu- CRIME ACT PROGRAMS (22) children are in Native homes • New Hires: Public Health ture events for tribal members QUARTERLY REPORT and nineteen (19) are in Non-Na- Nurse- Jeanne Davilla; and the surrounding communi- July to September 2015 TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT tive homes. Maintenance Worker- Daryl ties. Submitted by- Shirley Kay RIGHTS OFFICE (TERO) Galindo; Housekeeping- Tri- Mopope, QUARTERLY REPORT The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes na Poolaw; Housekeeping/ Both proram employees start- DFV/VOCA Director July to September 2015 ICW Program accepted the re- Maintenance- Jared Wil- ed Professional Learning Series Submitted by- Eddie Ste- sponsibility of managing the liams; Teacher Assistant- Fe- training with American Indian MISSION STATEMENT phenson, TERO Director Caddo Nation ICW cases and licia Kadayso; TFSS Case- Institute out of Oklahoma Uni- To assist clients involved in do- has been doing so since Septem- worker- Ladana Johnson; versity in September. mestic violence, family violence, Mission ber 27, 2014. Case management Teacher Assistant- Addiso- and/or sexual assault. The pro- TERO works to promote employ- was provided to twenty-one (21) nia Pendarvis; Teacher As- The following numbers are fam- gram will assist in transportation, ment and employee rights for Na- families and/or thirty-four (34) sistant- Charlotte Hopgood; ilies that were assisted during shelter, relocation, food/cloth- tive Americans across Oklahoma. children during this reporting Teacher Assistant- Cecelia the third quarter of this calendar ing, counseling referrals, support period. There are currently one Thompson year. group, community resources, le- Program Projects (1) Tribal and thirty-three (33) • Separations: Temporary gal resources, and advocacy. Bear Claw Solutions State cases (23 – OK, 4 – NV, 4 Positions- 8; Resignations- 5; TFSS: Our VOCA program promotes Applications are available for – KS, 1 – CA and 1 CT). Twenty Project Ended- 1; Termina- • Utility – 60 approved, 3 de- victims compensation with the possible Disaster Relief Clean- (20) children were in reunifica- tions- 2 nied, 2 Cancelled by client state. Our VOCA program is up through Bear Claw Solutions. tion status, ten (10) children in • Rent – 26 approved, 3 denied working to develop a Coordinat- Applications can be acquired at adoption status and four (4) chil- • Incarcerated Assistance – 0 ed Community Response Team the Wichita Tribal TERO office. dren in guardianship status. Of GRANTS COMPLIANCE • Emergency Hotel – 3 ap- (CCRT) to work with our victims these thirty-four (34) children, QUARTERLY REPORT proved in our service areas. TERO Cases Processe 1 child is currently classified as July to September 2015 • Natural Disaster – 0 We encourage volunteers to par- • Four cases (4) cases have AWOL/Runaway and has been Submitted by- Breezy ticipate with our DFV and VOCA been filed with the Wichita reported to the Comanche Police Prince, GC Officer LIHEAP: programs. Tribe TERO office Department and was posted on • Cooling – 5 • One (1) with the Oklahoma the National Center for Missing There have been new grants and • Heating – 0 PROGRAM UPDATE EEOC office and Exploited Children. At the contracts, which are either one- • Crisis- 0 Lois Samaniego, Victims Advo- • One (1) with the Missouri end of this reporting period, one time funding or continuous fund- cate and/or I attended the fol- EEOC office (1) child was adopted by foster ing, that have been applied for lowing trainings/meetings and • Three cases have been suc- parent. and awarded: BIA 638 SOCIAL set up booths to distribute pro- cessfully resolved • BIA Climate Change Plan- SERVICES PROGRAM gram information. • One case has been withdrawn Prevention services and crisis as- ning Initiative QUARTERLY REPORT • 7/18/15 General Council, sistance for at-risk Caddo fami- • Medicare Improvement for July to September 2015 Tribal Complex (distributed Program Referrals lies and/or reunification services Patients & Providers Act Submitted by- Shirley Kay program information) • Thirty seven (37) were re- for their children in custody were • Community Gardening Grant Mopope, Social • 7/29/15 VOCA Funding ferred for employment provided to seven (7) children • Injury Prevention Project Services Director Training, State Attorney Gen- through the TERO office from five (5) families. Three (3) • CDC Good Health & Wellness eral Office, OKC • Two (2) applicants received of these children are currently • N7 Fund Grant MISSION STATEMENT • 8/3/15 Trauma Informed employment in State/Tribal custody. Four • BIA Child Passenger Safety The purpose of the General As- Training, Tribal Complex • Thirty five (35) are still pend- (4) children were at-risk and re- • Cultural Resources Fund sistance (GA) Program is to as- • 8/5/15 Expo parade, ing mained in their homes. These Grant sist families maintain self-suffi- Anadarko, OK (distribute families were stabilized. • Tribal Youth Suicide Preven- ciency. The client completes an items) At the present time I am still tion & Surveillance Project application and other documen- • 8/14/15 Annual Wichita waiting on a representative from TITLE IV-B (PSSF & CWS): tation. The client submits the Powwow, Tribal Complex the Bear Claw Solutions group to Prevention services and crisis as- CONTACT required documentation to the (distributed program infor- set up a time so that the appli- sistance for at-risk Wichita fami- INFORMATION: Social Services Program. The mation) cants can be interviewed, drug lies and/or reunification services Breezy Prince requirements is for the client to • 8/15/15 Horseshoe & Dom- tested and given assignments. I for children in custody were pro- Human Resources Manager/ register for work through Work- ino Tournaments, Tribal was informed by a representative vided to forty-six (46) children Grants Compliance Officer force Oklahoma, IIM informa- Complex David Fall, General Manager, from twenty-one (21) families Phone: 405-247-2425 ext. 103 tion, CDIB’s of all household • 8/15-19/15 Lois attended that a meeting is forthcoming. under this program. The chil- members, Social Security Card NOVA conference, Dallas dren who were at-risk of removal of all household members, rent Texas Program Contact remained in their homes and the TFSS PROGRAM receipt, and work search form. A • 8/21/15 Risk Assessment Information families were stabilized. QUARTERLY REPORT home visit is conducted at the ap- Training, Tribal Complex Edward Stephenson, July to September 2015 plicant(s) residence. During the • 9/2/15 Professional & Ethic TERO Director FOSTER CARE Submitted by- Ty Tofpi, home visit, the client completes training, Tribal Complex P.O. Box 729 PROGRAM: TFSS Director a home visit form and Individual • 9/10/15 ICW Collaborshop, Anadarko, Oklahoma 73005 Currently, our Wichita Tribal Self-Sufficiency Plan (ISP). Lawton, OK (distributed pro- (405)-247-2425 extension 147 Foster Care Program consists of The Tribal Social Services De- I maintain guardianship case files gram information) edward.stephenson@wichita- eight (8) certified foster homes. partment administers the Tribal and IIM court ordered super- • 9/16/15 Communication tribe.com Three (3) of these are adoptive Funded Social Service Program vised accounts. I represent the Styles Training, Tribal Com- homes and one (1) is a kinship (TFSS), Low Income Home Ener- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes in plex home. We continue to seek indi- gy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) court proceedings, interview cli- • 9/18/15 Community Meet- FAMILY AND CHILDREN viduals who are willing to be fos- and the Community Services ents, and conduct home visits. I ing, Anadarko, OK SERVICES ter parents, especially therapeu- Block Grant (CSBG). The TFSS seek resources for clients. I con- • 9/21/15 DFV Educational QUARTERLY REPORT tic foster parents. Foster parent program provides assistance to duct health and welfare checks Support Group, Tribal Com- July to September 2015 recruiting efforts are ongoing. tribal members with rental and for the BIA. plex Submitted by- Joan Wil- There is only one (1) certified utility assistance, along with the • 9/28-30/15 NAAV Summit, liams, FCS Director foster home through the Caddo LIHEAP program that helps with PROGRAM UPDATE Durant Nation at this time. Recruiting utility assistance only to main- This report is from July to Sep- INDIAN CHILD efforts have been ongoing and we tain a stable and sufficient house- tember 2015. I submitted the VOCA FY 2014 WELFARE: have approximately three (3) fos- hold. The CSBG program will Annual Report to the Attorney To prevent the breakup of fam- ter home applications pending.

Continued on page 7 Seven Wichita Tribal News Kiyawic Program Quarterly Reports OUTREACH: There were two sumed September 8th. After a total of 161 individuals. There be above five thousand dollars (2) outreach events during this School is offered every day that were also a total of 10 households (5,000.00), regardless of wheth- Current Projects: reporting period for foster par- school is in session with the ex- that received home deliveries for er purchases are made by the • Currently, there are 18 en- ent recruitment: Fifty (50) bro- ception of data days, when the the month of July which are avail- procurement office or programs rollment applications in the chures/flyers were distributed youth are released from school able to the elderly, handicapped to whom purchasing has been process of being prepared to during the Annual Indian Ex- at noon. There are 23 youth en- or persons who lack transporta- delegated in writing, shall ob- be presented to the Wichita position on 08-05-15 and twen- rolled in the After-School pro- tion. serve the bid requirements of the Executive Committee for ap- ty-five (25) brochure/flyers were gram, and thus far, an average of BIDDING REQUIREMENTS proval. The applications are distributed during the Annual 14 youth attend daily. The youth In the month of August 2015 PROVISIONS. pending waiting for respons- Wichita Dance on 08-15-15. are given opportunities to com- we served a total of 65 families es from other tribes or addi- plete homework, participate in which was 173 individuals. We During this last quarter we have tional information. Of those, TRAINING: FCS Staff attended nutrition education, language/ delivered to 9 households. implemented the new system 7 need additional informa- and participated in the following cultural education, art activities, for processing Purchase Orders. tion from the applicants to during this reporting period. archery, and physical fitness ac- For the month of September These changes have sped up the complete their application • Trauma Informed Care tivities. Various programs at the 2015, the FDP program served a process and simplified it to make package and 3 are ready to Training on 08-03-15 at the Wichita Tribe volunteer with the total of 62 families for a total of it easier for our Program Direc- enroll. Family & Children Services youth to ensure they are given 156 individuals. The FDP pro- tors and the Procurement office • The Burial Assistance pro- Conference Room at the a variety of beneficial activities gram also delivered to 8 house- on the time we spend processing gram has all burial assistance Wichita and Affiliated Tribes throughout the week. With Fall holds in December. paperwork and ordering. Our and bereavement meals pro- Complex. Break coming up, it was decided office is responsible for process- cessed and completed. • Annual OICWA Meeting on that the Juvenile Services pro- The Food Distribution Staff will ing the purchase orders, order- • The Children’s Clothing As- 08-08-15 and 08-09-15 host- gram would offer two full days continued to be actively involved ing of goods and receiving of the sistance accepted applica- ed by the Comanche Nation of activities and field trips while with the Tribes Afterschool Pro- goods. We also take care of the tions through September 30, in Lawton, OK. the youth are out of school for gram. Days the FDP staff are records and property. 2015, and is now closed. All • Annual Child Abuse & Ne- the week. Breakfast, lunch, and involved with the children are applications have been sub- glect Conference on 08-31 snacks will be provided. Thursday. Basic nutrition educa- We had our surplus auction mitted, received and sent out and 09-01-15 in Norman, OK. tion is provided along with phys- during this last quarter and were the children. • Personal Development staff The basic goals & services of the ical activity for the children who able to clear up much needed • The Tribal Gift Shop will con- trainings were attended at JSP program are and will contin- attend. space for tinue to seek recommenda- the Community Building lo- ue to be: storage. At this time we have tions on the type of merchan- cated at the Wichita and Af- 1. To promote the at-risk During the end of September, we been spending most of our time dise tribal members would filiated Tribes Complex on youth’s well-being within began putting our greenhouse to- doing inventory and tagging new like to see in the shop. The 09-02, 09-16 and 09-30-15. his/her own family and com- gether only to have it destroyed items Gift Shop also continues to • Southern Plains Child Protec- munity, reduce the number of by the strong wind we had at the that has been purchased, trying encourage tribal members tion Team (SPCPT) Meetings referrals to the juvenile jus- first of October. We are making to get things in place for the year who make merchandise to were attended on 07-08-15, tice system and reduce truan- arrangements to re-start the proj- end reports. sell, to offer it to our gift shop 08-12-15 and 09-02-15. cy rates. ect and hopefully the weather will for possible purchase and re- • FCS staff participated in 2. To educate youth on relevant cooperate in order for us to begin sale. CPR/First Aid Classes on 07- topics ranging from AIDS/ our gardening project. After the 17-15 and 07-21-15 to renew HIV to basic independent liv- greenhouse has been completed Charlene Harris – Procurement YTD Statistics: certifications. ing skills development. we will begin taking applications Manager 405-247-2425 ext.111 3. To provide advocacy repre- for those individuals who want Staff: Denise Tartsah – Records Enrollment: 2871 FCS STAFF: Due to experienc- sentation for court involved to participate in the community & Property Specialist 405-247- Enrolled: 65 Relinquished: 0 ing a staff turnover, our depart- youth. Please note that JSP garden project. 2425 ext.170 ment has been advertising for a does NOT pay court costs or Burial Assistance: Caseworker and a Case Manage- fees. Information regarding the up- 18 Funerals / Burial Assistance ment Aide/Office Assistant. We 4. To establish community coming Nutrition Education/ 14 Bereavement Meal Vouchers are hoping to fill these positions awareness projects geared Cooking classes will be posted on within the next two (2) weeks. toward tribal youth and fam- the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes ENROLLMENT/ GIFT SHOP Elders Assistance: ilies with topics ranging from website. BURIAL- FY-2015 – Closed substance abuse education to ELDER-CHILDREN’S gang awareness; these events If you would like more informa- CLOTHING ASSISTANCE Children’s Clothing Assis- JUVENILLE SERVICES may be held in conjunction tion regarding the Food Distri- QUARTERLY REPORT tance: PROGRAM with other agencies/organi- bution Program, contact Beth July to September 2015 FY-2015 – Closed QUARTERLY REPORT zations. Parker or Melonie Saldana at Submitted by- Amber 439 families’ total July to September 2015 5. To offer counseling referrals 405/247-9677. Komahcheet, Trival Gov- 804 Children have received as- Submitted by- Mandy Tack- for youth with emotional, be- ernment Services Specialist sistance ett, JSP Director havioral or substance abuse issues. Accomplishments: Clothing Assistance Deadline: The Juvenile Services Program 6. To promote family self-suffi- PROCUREMENT • There are currently 2,871 en- September 30, 2015 Director interviewed and ac- ciency and ability to rely on DEPARTMENT rolled tribal members of the cepted 1 new female for the Ju- own strengths and resources; QUARTERLY REPORT Wichita and Affiliated Tribes. Program Contact venile Services program. This and to assist those families July to September 2015 We have had 37 tribal mem- Information: youth was referred for behaviors financially in the promotion Submitted by- Charlene bers pass. 14 were enrolled Amber Komahcheet, Tribal Gov- such as defiance and disrespect- of the health and welfare of Harris, Procurement Man- through Blood Consolidation ernment Services ful attitude. This brings the total youth as necessary. ager and 23 were at least 1/8 de- Specialist number of active clients in the 7. To provide behavioral rehab, gree or more Indian Blood P.O. Box 729, Anadarko, Oklaho- program to 6. Referrals were also life skills and social skills Purpose: of the Wichita and Affiliated ma 73005 received from the high school for redevelopment to Wichita Federal regulations require con- Tribes. (405)-247-2425, ext. 134 youth exhibiting ‘gang related youth. tractors and grantees to estab- • Burial Assistance Program amber.komahcheet@wichita- behaviors’. Clients in the Juve- 8. To provide academic and lish a system which will enable received 5 burial assistance tribe.com nile Services Program participate behavioral incentives to pro- them to obtain required supplies, applications and 5 bereave- in counseling on a weekly basis. gram clients as positive rein- equipment, real estate, intan- ment meals. All burials and The Juvenile Services Program forcements gible assets, construction and meals payments have been director also follows up with services in an effective manner, completed. MAINTENANCE each client’s guardians, school and in compliance with the pro- • Elder’s Assistance Program DEPARTMENT staff (principals, teachers, school visions of applicable federal law, for FY-2015 will soon be here. QUARTERLY REPORT counselors), OJA workers, and FOOD DISTRIBUTION PRO- regulations, and executive order. Last year in December 2014, July to September 2015 mental health/substance abuse GRAM there were 254 eligible tribal Submitted by- Aldelzon providers bi-weekly to ensure QUARTERLY REPORT Policy: elders and 239 checks were “Tito” Saldana, Mainte- that effective communication July to September 2015 Any procurement not exceeding issued. We will be sending nance Supervisor between everyone is established, Submitted by- Beth Parker, five thousand dollars (5,000.00) out applications in Novem- and progress is being made in FDPIR Director may be made in accordance with ber 2015, so please make sure Maintenance work orders have terms of individual goals. the small purchase policies, ex- your address is current. been performed on a day to day Wichita Food Distribution Pro- cept that procurement require- • Children’s Clothing Assis- basis. Work orders are some- Networking with the schools and gram ments shall not be artificially di- tance deadline was Septem- times prioritized depending on OJA offices has been successful. Beth Parker, Director vided so as to constitute a small ber 30, 2015. There are cur- the urgency of the task. From Area schools have been given the Melonie Saldana, Admin. Asst./ purchase. rently 1,023 children ages 17 July 2015-October 2015 (60) Juvenile Services Director’s con- Outreach and under enrolled with the work orders have been submit- tact information and have assist- Clifford Swift, Warehouse Super- All programs of the Tribe shall tribe. Those applications that ted and completed. Some tasks ed in updating and collaborating visor requisition their requirements were received by September are as follows but not limited to: regarding active clients, as well James Collins, Warehouse Assis- for all supplies and tangible 30, 2015, and the children are cleaning a/c units, rearranging as making referrals for potential tant I equipment of any kind through enrolled will be processed. offices, preparing the communi- new clients. The local OJA office Phealin Whish, Warehouse As- the Procurement Office of the • The Tribal Gift Shop is pre- ty building for tribal and com- also corresponds often regarding sistant II Tribe, with the provision that the paring for this year’s Christ- munity functions, assisted pro- active clients. This communica- David (Butch) Leonard, Sr., only exceptions shall be by writ- mas season. We have new curement with some small tasks, tion has proven to also be ben- NICOA Worker ten permission of the Executive long sleeve and short sleeve T thinned out the brush behind eficial in providing a proactive Committee, President, or Tribal shirts, sweat shirts and Trib- the multi-purpose building, and approach to the issues our youth During the month of July 2015 Administrator. al jackets. We also have the performed regular maintenance are facing. the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Tribal Pendleton blankets during the Annual Dance. Food Distribution Program pro- All programs of the Tribe, when- this year. We also have bead- The After School Program re- vided services to 58 families for ever the cost is estimated to ed items. The Elders Summer Lawn Pro-

Continued on page 8 Kiyata:w Wichita Tribal News Eight Program Quarterly Reports gram ended on September 25, The CCDF Program has allowed paragraph are scheduled or com- July to September 2015 2015. During the summer lawn the parent to work productively pleted within the first six months During the month of September Submitted by- Jason program we had a total of (20) and/or obtain their education- of a two star certification. I attended the HUD sponsored Prince, EPA/WDEP participants and (4) temporary al or vocational training needs workshop as we began prepar- Director summer workers. The summer that will result in a better future Wichita School Readiness ing for the next Indian Commu- maintenance staff maintained for our tribal families. Our pro- Program: nity Development Block Grant Water Quality Monitoring participant lawns and assisted gram has worked to educate and The CCDF project has been in (ICDBG) program for FY-2015. Surface water monitoring during with maintaining the grounds of include the community in many developmental stages for a few The application is due October the first quarter months of Octo- the cemetery, the travel plaza, CCDF sponsored events. years and the renovation of the 22, 2015. The application will be ber, November and December. Mei’s Buffet, (2) tribally owned building began the end of July for $800,000. and will provide Data collected were assessed for lots, and the tribal grounds. • CCDF program has provid- 2015. The new program is locat- needed space to accommodate quality assurance and were found ed child care assistance to 21 ed at 1516 Mission, Anadarko, new programs for the Tribe. to be within guidelines described Currently maintenance has been families each month in this Ok. The new facility will provide in the WDEP QAPP and upload- working on a few projects. They quarter. services to children 5 years to If you have any questions regard- ed to WQX. Surface water mon- are as follows but not limited • This assistance has allowed 13. The program will be highly ing the ICDBG program please itoring was conducted during the to: clearing and disposing gar- parents to have peace of mind focused on school readiness and call our office at 405-247-2425 second quarter months of Janu- bage on a Lot purchased by the by their child (ren) being academic success. The curricu- ext. 163. ary, February and March. Sugar tribe in Hydro, OK, assisting Ms. cared for in a DHS licensed, lum will reflect age-level objec- Creek 1 Site in Binger, Ok was Parker with clearing the spook safe, learning environment. tives established by the Oklaho- under bridge construction and trail and making it safe for vol- • CCDF/WCDC staff payroll ma Department of Education. unable to be tested in the month unteers, painting the bathrooms equals $489,612.15 annually TRANSPORTATION of March. Data collected were as- in the AOA building, fixing the including fringe benefits. Renovation is an exciting pro- PLANNING PROGRAM sessed for quality assurance and garage door at the multi-purpose • The Child Care & Develop- cess filled with many unexpected QUARTERLY REPORT were found to be within guide- building, preparing the ceme- ment Fund program payroll surprises. Some surprises have July to September 2015 lines described in the WDEP tery grounds for Veterans Day, budget includes 22 staff. 19 required more attention but will Submitted by- Samuel Rif- QAPP and uploaded to WQX. In and keeping up with regular day are Wichita Child Develop- make the new facility a safe, fun, fel, Transportation Director the month of April Sugar Creek to day maintenance here at the ment Center staff and 3 are beautiful learning environment 1 Site was still under bridge con- tribe. Child Care Development for the children. The next report During this quarter the Trans- struction and was unable to be Fund related staff. will feature more details that will portation program received no- tested. Surface monitoring was Maintenance currently has (3) • The Wichita Child Devel- guarantee pride for the hard work tice that the BIA Highway safety conducted on all other sites. In full time maintenance workers opment Center is a DHS li- and dedication that many sup- program application that was the month of May surface moni- and (1) vacancy. The closing date censed facility. Each month porters have provided to make submitted in May is being fund- toring was conducted on all five is October 23, 2015. All applica- a DHS Licensing Staff repre- this project possible. ed. The grant will provide Child sites. Data collected from the tions must be submitted by that sentative visits unannounced Safety Seats to be distributed at months of April and May were date. and submits a monitorining Outside Plans for the New Child Passenger Safety Events assessed for quality assurance summary of the center to the Facility and Program: that will be planned throughout and were found to be within Any tribal members interested in State. The WCDC has had • OSU extension office has the fiscal year. The events will the guidelines described in the firewood for the upcoming winter perfect monitoring summa- agreed to assist with a small also include instruction on how WDEP QAPP and uploaded to please contact the maintenance ries! tier garden –given to parents to properly install the seats and WQX. department at (405) 247-2425. for fun, family involvement ensure proper usage. The Trans- The Wichita Child Development or classroom cooking ingre- portation program is also devel- Conferences and Trainings Center recently submitted ap- dients. oping a Tribal Transportation • WDEP Program attended the plication for an increase in the • Outdoor Basketball Half Safety plan with assistance from Tribal Environmental Coali- “Star” rating of the Child Devel- Court the BIA Division of Transporta- tion of Oklahoma meeting in CHILD CARE & opment Center. • Four Square Ball Area tion. The plan will be a compre- Stroud Oklahoma, July 14, DEVELOPMENT FUND • Quality, Professionally In- hensive, data driven plan that will 2015. PROGRAM In February 1998, the program stalled Free Standing Re- identify and address the factors • WDEP Water Coordinator, QUARTERLY REPORT was launched with one- and two- ceational Equipment and issues contributing to trans- Craig Watkins attended the July to September 2015 star levels. The three-star level • Astro Turf Impact Material portation related injuries and fa- Regional Tribal Operations Submitted by- Kathy followed in July 1999 providing • Shaded Picnic Table Area talities. When completed, it will Committee meeting in Albu- Hopen, CCDF Director a higher reimbursement rate for serve as a guideline to improving querque, New Mexico, July programs that met the two-star Inside Plans: transportation safety in our com- 21-22, 2015. The Wichita & Affiliated Tribes criteria and were also national- • Small teaching kitchen area munity and Tribal jurisdiction by • WDEP Water Coordinator, CCDF program provides child ly accredited. In July 2000, the so children can learn to cook pinpointing areas in which future Craig Watkins attended the care assistance and resources to one star plus level was launched simple, nutritious foods TTP Safety Funds can be applied. Western Oklahoma Trib- all persons under the age of 13, giving providers two years and while learning math, food sci- al Environmental Coalition whose parent is residing or work- an incremental rate increase to ence and measurement skills. On September 23-24, the Trans- Meeting in Anadarko, Ok Au- ing within the boundaries of the reach two-star. Kitchen will also be used to portation Program attended gust 7, 2015. declared Tribal service area, who From the beginning, the Stars provide healthy snacks for the Local Technical Assistance • WDEP Water Coordinator, are eligible for services from the programs had three goals: the children. Program’s Soil Property Test- Craig Watkins attended the Secretary of the Interior due to 1. To improve the competency • Computer lab and quiet space ing Training course held in Still- Tribal Land and Environ- their status as Indians, and con- level of child care providers, plus homework area with tu- water, Oklahoma. The Training ment Forum in Minneapolis/ tinues to stress the importance of increasing the overall quality tors & a certified teacher. covered tests that are used to St. Paul, Minnesota, 2015. quality child care. of their programs; • Interesting and fun determine the engineering char- During the Forum, Mr. Wat- 2. To raise the OKDHS reim- Math-Science-Reading-Writ- acteristics of soils that are used kins took part in training for As of 06/17/2014, 3,601 enrolled bursement rate, resulting in ing Camps will be available to construct roadways and em- operating small water sys- tribal members who are eligible more slots for children whose during public school breaks. bankments. Demonstrations and tems from small water plants for services from the Secretary of families are receiving child discussions provided explanation to water well maintenance. the Interior due to their status as care assistance; and Thank you for allowing me to of how these tests are used to • WDEP Water Coordinator Indians 12 and under is the de- 3. To provide a system where- work with Tribal staff, families improve the quality of soils and Craig Watkins took part in clared child count for the Wichita by parents could evaluate and the community! determine which are more pref- Tribes –only Consultation and Affiliated Tribes CCDF pro- the quality of child care pro- erable in regards to construction. and Coordination webinar: gram. grams. “Proposed Reinterpretation Also this quarter the program of Clean Water Act TAS- The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes The Wichita Child Development INDIAN COMMUNITY provided striping for the parking Tribes Webinar.” September Child Care Development Fund Center recently submitted appli- DEVELOPMENT BLOCK lot of the new School Readiness 1, 2015. August 17-20, 2015. utilizes the Child Care Date cation to increase their Star sta- GRANT Program building and will be During the Forum, Mr. Wat- Tracker. This software provides tus. The Two Star status requires QUARTERLY REPORT providing new signage for the Is- kins took part in training for a more comprehsive picture of no serious non-compliance is- July to September 2015 cani housing addition. Planning operating small water sys- the child care and development sues. More Master teachers per Submitted by- Gerald Col- for the Tribe’s Cultural Center/ tems from small water plants fund program. The data is en- child enrolled in the program. A lins, ICDBG Director Museum has been underway and to water well maintenance. tered throughout the year. At the Master teacher must have an ear- the Transportation program will WDEP Water Coordinator, end of the year it compiles data ly childhood credential or a col- This quarter we began the search be working with the selected con- Craig Watkins took part in collected and generates reports lege degree with hours in child for a qualified and reputable tractor to assist in the construc- Tribes –only Consultation concering children served in the development or early childhood Design-Build contractor for the tion of the access road and park- and Coordination webinar: CCDF program. education or its equivalent. Wichita Historical Center project ing lot for the facility. If you have “Proposed Reinterpretation to be constructed at the Wichita any questions or concerns regard- of Clean Water Act TAS-Tribes The total number of child care Centers and homes must attend Travel Plaza site located at the ing the Transportation Planning Webinar.” September 1, 2015. centers within a twenty five (25) approved training on program Riverside Indian School inter- Program, please feel free to con- WDEP Water Coordinator, mile radius is 18. The state li- evaluation and complete a self-as- section of Highway 281 North tact Samuel Riffel at (405)247- Craig Watkins attended the censed day care centers housing sessment tool; An independent and County Street 2670. Six De- 2425 ext. 159 or at samuel.riffel@ Tribal Environmental Coali- capacities range from seven (7) to evaluator using the Early Child- sign-Build contractors submitted wichitatribe.com. We are located tion of Oklahoma meeting in 150 children. The total number hood Environment Rating Scale their portfolios but only five were in the Health Building, our busi- Stroud, Oklahoma, Septem- of day care personnel range from (ECERS) or other appropriate selected for an interview. Fol- ness hours are Monday through ber 15, 2015.On December one (1) to (25) to cover day care scale to determine the program’s lowing the interviews two were Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 3, 2014, WDEP Director Ja- operations of the local child care strengths and opportunities for invited to submit a 30% design son Prince and WDEP Water facilities. The average hourly rate program improvement assesses to be reviewed by the Executive Coordinator Craig Watkins for the day care staff is $7.25 per the program. No specific score Committee and the Corps of En- attended Western Oklahoma hour (federal minimum wage). has to be reached but the facili- gineers. Negotiations are still EPA/ WDEP Tribal Environmental Coali- The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes ty has to survey parents and staff on-going but we expect construc- WATER QUALITY tion meeting held during the CCDF program pays child care and establish program goals for tion to begin during the month of DEPARTMENT Inter Tribal Environmental staff $10.00 per hour starting the next year. All methods of pro- November. QUARTERLY REPORT Summit in Dallas. rate. gram evaluation described in this

Continued on page 9 Nine Wichita Tribal News Chi?askinti:?i Program Quarterly Reports Water Program Outreach July 16, 2015 GAP Coordinator on August 16, 2015 and vol- ner developed in consul- tacts and referrals WDEP Water Coordinator Craig Sonnie Allen participated in an unteered for various other tation with the Oklahoma • 11 transports/deliveries Watkins took part in the Ameri- Energy Efficiency webinar. duties during the festivities. Archaeological Survey staff • Assisted with providing can Indian Expo Parade with the GAP Program Outreach The WDEP attended the Del- and the Tribal Archaeologist, health screenings at 4 fun- rest of the WDEP Staff by throw- This fourth quarter of the Fiscal aware Nation World Water Dean Afendras a grant ap- lctions, attended 6 meetings ing out candy and handing out year has been very busy for the Monitoring Day at the Ft. plication to the Cultural Re- and 1 training conference. water to the patrons attending WDEP. On July 30, 2015 the Cobb Lake Creek Site on Sep- source Fund. The application the parade August 6, 2015.WDEP WDEP GAP program hosted a tember 17, 2015. On Septem- was funded in the amount of For more information, contact Water Coordinator Craig Wat- Free E Waste Recycling event at ber 28 the WDEP along with $15,000 and will allow us to Jeanne M. Davilla, RN, PHN kins handed out environmental the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Assistant Professor Meghan assess the eligibility of site 405/247-8656 program t-shirts and environ- there was great participation in Wieters of the University CD-352, which is thought to mental educational materials to this event. The WDEP staff also of Oklahoma Regional and be the site of the original Riv- Wichita Tribal members during took part in the American Indi- City Planning division gave erside Indian School, For the the Wichita Annual Dance in an Expo Parade by throwing out a presentation over r Climate National Register of Historic CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY/ Anadarko, OK August 13, 2015. candy and handing out water to Change to the Wichita and Places. MENTAL HEALTH the patrons attending the parade Affiliated Tribes Employees. • The program continues to PROGRAM Water Program August 5, 2015, Afterwards the consult with the Tribe’s QUARTERLY REPORT Documents WDEP staff participated in the Air Program Reports CDBG Program on the devel- July to September 2015 FY 2015-16 Water 106 Grant ap- Community Clean Sweep along FY2015 Inventory Plan opment of the Museum/Cul- Submitted by- Linda Brun- plications was sent off by April the parade route. On August 13, FY 2015-16 Water 106 Grant ap- tural Center project. er, ICADC, Counselor 2015 Was Approved 2015 WDEP set up a booth at plications was sent off by April In this last quarter, my focus has FY 2015-16 Water QAPP was sent the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes 2015 was not approved The program continues to been on providing referrals to in- off by May2015 Was Approved Annual Dance to distribute envi- collect samples of the lan- patient treatment followed with FY2015-16 QMP was also sent off ronmental flyers and brochures guage with the Language continued care through halfway by May 2015 was Approved as well as program t-shirts. We Specialist, provide advice house/sober living facilities. The Annual WEC Report also provided an Environmental CULTURAL EDUCATION and assistance to tribal pro- clients have been actively seeking July 2015 to September 2015 Education Booth during the Spir- PROGRAM grams, individuals and out- employment and independent it of the Wichita’s 5K run on Au- QUARTERLY REPORT side institutions on Wichita living skills. gust 16, 2015 and volunteered for July to September 2015 language, culture and histo- various other duties during the Submitted by- Gary McAd- ry and consultations related The CD/MH program’s objec- GENERAL ASSISTANCE festivities. The WDEP attend- ams, Cultural Program to various cultural resource tive is to assist tribal members PROGRAM (GAP) ed the Delaware Nation World Planner laws. seeking help for alcoholism or QUARTERLY REPORT Water Monitoring Day at the Ft. drug addiction through educa- July to September 2015 Cobb Lake Creek Site on Septem- Gary McAdams-Cultural Pro- tion, counseling, referrals to res- Submitted by- Jason ber 17, 2015. On September 28 gram Planner idential treatment or behavioral Prince, EPA/WDEP the WDEP along with Assistant Doris McLemore-Language Spe- CHR/EMS, PATIENT health and giving them options Director Professor Meghan Wieters of the cialist TRANSPORTER & TRIBAL and encouragement for a life of University of Oklahoma Regional Mary Botone-Cell Tower Admin- FUNDED PROGRAM recovery and healthy lifestyle. To date the WDEP GAP has been and City Planning division gave istrator QUARTERLY REPORT The program has provided the primarily focusing on recycling, a presentation over r Climate July to September 2015 following services in this quarter: we have developed a close work- Change to the Wichita and Affil- During the fourth quarter of 2015 Submitted by- Fran Harri- • Alcohol/Drug assessments: ing relationship with the Fort Sill iated Tribes Employees. the program conducted the fol- son, CHR/EMS Director 38 Recycling center. GAP Coordina- lowing activities. • Alcohol/Drug Outpatient tor Sonnie Allen has been trying EPA/WDEP AIR QUALITY • Cell Tower Administrator Tribal Funded Programs – counseling: 16 to do weekly or bi-weekly trips PROGRAM processed 163 requests for Eyeglass Assistance – 25 • Residential treatment:12 to Fort Sill to deliver cardboard, QUARTERLY REPORT clearance and collected about Special medications/supplies – 9 • Halfway House: 9 plastics, empty ink cartridges or July to September 2015 $81,500 in administrative Dentures/partials – 3 • Alcohol/Drug Education: 4 paper. In addition to recycling Submitted by- Jason fees Direct client services • Intervention/Prevention: 1 the GAP program is also focus- Prince, EPA/WDEP • Ms. Botone also attended the (hot water heaters) – 2 • Inter-agency referrals: 4 ing more on Climate Change. We Director National Historic Preserva- • Cases pending: 3 have been working with Assistant tion Officer Conference in Al- CHR/EMS Program – • Transports: 90 Professor Meghan Wieters of the Air Quality Program buquerque, NM Operations & Maintenance – 8 • Contact with incarcerated University of Oklahoma Region- The Air Quality Program has • Conducted three Wichita Home/Office/Hospital visits – and out-of-town/state per- al and City Planning division. been focusing on its first year of song classes- One class was 638 sons: 5 The purpose of this project is to preparation, this includes doing instructed by Jimmy Reed- Phone calls/case mgmt.. – 307 In this quarter, there has been an establish the tools for document- an inventory emission source list er and two classes were in- Casefind/Screenings – 126 - (in increase in the number of clients ing historical and future impacts of the Northern Caddo County structed by Stuart Owings to cluding SDPI surveys) being served. I can place the cli- on land and water on tribal and District, Preparing an Inventory a total of 7 participants Health Education/CHR activities ents immediately in residential nearby lands. The most relevant Preparation Plan. • The Cultural Program Plan- –244 clients served treatment. I am happy that there way to complete this would be to ner who is also the Chair- Patient Care-pick up meds, etc. – have been more clients taking ad- establish a Geographic Informa- Conferences/Trainings and man of the Wichita Annual 115 vantage of going on to a halfway tion System (GIS) for the Tribe Outreach Dance Committee helped to Patient Care-deliver meds, etc. – house. This quarter has been so we could address environmen- • On July 7-9 WDEP attended plan and implement the 40th 81 great! tal patterns and issues and show the 20th Annual Intertribal Wichita Annual Dance Transports – 113 vulnerability to climate change Environmental Council Con- • Conducted the Wichita His- Administrative/committee meet- For more information, contact issues in the region. Presently we ference (ITEC) in Catoosa, tory Seminar with Dr. Earl ings – 30 Linda Bruner, ICADC, Counselor have been gathering all available OK. July 14, 2015WDEP at- Elam giving a lecture on Trainings – 16 405/247-8650 data for the tribal area so that we tended the Tribal Environ- Wichita history from 1859 Community Involvement – 172 can determine what priority lay- mental Coalition of Oklaho- -1901 and Dr. Don Blakeslee clients served (Spirit Walk, Juve- ers and data are needed. We have ma (TECO) in Stroud, OK. giving a lecture on Wichita nile Services Program, Anadarko also been in the process of up- August 7, 2015WDEP attend- Archaeological sites near Ar- Public Schools, Diabetes Sum- EDUCATION PROGRAMS loading needed software on com- ed the Western Oklahoma kansas City, Kansas to a total mit) QUARTERLY REPORT puters and organizing folders for Tribal Environmental Coa- of 24 participants No Shows – 66 July to September 2015 the different data layers. lition (WOTEC) meeting in • Conducted a beadwork class. Other – 285 (Admin. calls, assist Submitted by- Yolanda Anadarko, OK. On Septem- Instruction was provided by with funeral meals, employee Walker, Director ber 15, 2015 WDEP attended Drusilla Beartrack, Nelia Kay picnic, child care passenger Conferences and Trainings the Tribal Environmental Co- Holder, and LaVerna Capes safety seats, deliver vendor Contact information: During this fourth quarter of alition of Oklahoma (TECO) to a total of 10 participants checks) Yolanda Walker, Director the Grant year the Wichita and in Stroud, OK. On July 30, • Conducted a youth hand- Emergency Care – 24 Louisa Riffel, Secretary/JOM Tu- Affiliated tribes have continued 2015 the WDEP GAP pro- game with 17 youth partic- tor working with Assistant Profes- gram hosted a Free E Waste ipants and about 20 of their For more information, contact Yolanda.Walker@wichitatribe. sor Meghan Wieters of the Uni- Recycling event at the Wichi- adult family members Fran Harrison, CHR/EMS Direc- com versity of Oklahoma Regional ta and Affiliated Tribes; there • The Cultural Program Plan- tor- 405/247-8655 [email protected] and City Planning division. Since was great participation in this ner and the Cell Tower ad- Tel. (405)247-8612 some of the data layers have been event. The WDEP staff also ministrator assisted with the Fax (405)247-5687 uploaded we have participated in took part in the American In- development of the Tribal two training sessions, One held dian Expo Parade by throw- Historic Preservation Officer PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE Summer 2015 Semester here at the WDEP office as an ing out candy and handing grant application QUARTERLY REPORT • 3 - College Graduate Students overview of what we will be do- out water to the patrons at- • The Cultural Program Plan- July to September 2015 • 9 - College Undergraduate ing, and One in at the Oklahoma tending the parade August 5, ner assisted with the develop- Submitted by- Jeanne Da- Students University Computer lab, to start 2015, Afterwards the WDEP ment of the National Science villa, Public Health Nurse to familiarize ourselves with the staff participated in the Com- Foundation-Documenting Fall 2015 Semester ARCGIS software. We will con- munity Clean Sweep along Endangered Languages grant The Public Health Nurse ‘s goal is • 7 - College Graduate Students tinue collecting data layers and the parade route. On Au- application to promote, educate, advocate for • 55 - College Undergraduate having sessions either weekly or gust 13, 2015 WDEP set up a • The program continues to and strive to protect the health, Students bi-weekly depending on sched- booth at the Wichita and Af- collect samples of the lan- safety and rights of the patient; • 7 - College Part-time Students ules. On July 7-9 we attended filiated Tribes Annual Dance guage with Doris McLemore, whether an individual, family, • 7 - Job Placement & Training the 20th Annual Intertribal En- to distribute environmental review and consult on Section group, or community. Students vironmental Council Conference flyers and brochures as well 106 matters, and respond to PHN services 7/11/2015 to • 9 - Direct Employment Assis- (ITEC) in Catoosa, OK. July 14, as program t-shirts. We also various individuals and agen- 9/30/2015 were as follows: tance (JP&T) 2015WDEP attended the Tribal provided an Environmental cies on Wichita culture and • 18 in office contacts • 6 - Adult Education Environmental Coalition of Okla- Education Booth during the history • 62 home visits/8 attempted • 45 - Johnson O’Malley homa (TECO) in Stroud, OK. Spirit of the Wichita’s 5K run • The Cultural Program Plan- home visits, 26 phone con- • 3 - College Graduate Incen-

Continued on page 10 Iskhiri?awa::s Wichita Tribal News Ten Program Quarterly Reports tives lege Graduation Incentive appli- the youth at Riverside Indian • OIDC Grant meeting in September • 14 - H.S. Graduate Incentives cations are being accepted for the School. Shawnee, Oklahoma. • 46 - Youth Grade Incentives fiscal year. Please call or email • Carnegie Back to School Home Visits • 6 - H.S. Senior Student Assis- our office for an application. event. We sponsored the Walking Club: • July- 26 tance bounce house. • Sign ups at the complex • August- 20 • 3 - H.S. Senior Picture/An- Oklahoma’s Promise Applica- • Participated in the Indian • Walks at the complex. • September- 24 nouncement/Class Ring tion Deadline June 30, 2016 Expo Parade. • Spirit Walk at Wichita Com- • Wichita Annual Dance Spirit plex Flyers were made for the Flea Higher Education (College) Oklahoma residents currently in Walk. • GloRun in Edmond, Oklaho- Market and Bake Sales for each College Grants for part-time and the 8th, 9th, or 10th grade will • Western Tribes of Oklahoma ma month and posted, signup sheets full-time enrollment. need to complete the 2015-2016 Diabetes Summit at the Co- • Buns on the Run 5K walk at were put out for all elders to go Deadlines: application. Earn college tuition manche Nation Complex. Randlett Park in Anadarko, State Fair, We also have taken November 1 - Spring 2016 or tuition for courses at a public • Employee Weight Loss Chal- Oklahoma. the following trips to Big coun- semester only technology center. For further lenge started. We performed • Ft. Sill Apache Tribe Health try Bingo, Sugarcreek Casino, info you may contact your high 60 BMI’s and health screen- Walk, Ft. Sill Complex. Thursday Sale, Aldi (Lawton), American Heart Association school counselor, our office, or ings on employees at the • Comanche Nation Spir- and Dollar Tree (Chickasha). The Scholarship Deadline Dec. 1, log onto www.okpromise.org Wichita Complex, Housing, it Walk, Comanche Nation Elders have held monthly meet- 2015 Day Care, and Sugar Creek Complex. ings to dicuss what activity they Casino. will be interested in taking. The The grant will provide for two For more information on the elders have formed a committee scholarships in the amount of SPECIAL DIABETES Fitness Activities: Special Diabetes Program or to handle all bussness and money $1,250 in the spring of 2016. Ap- PROGRAM • Assisted with the Summer Fitness Center Contact: of their concern. plications for the scholarship are QUARTERLY REPORT youth physical active field Robin White available now in the Education July to September 2015 trips. Special Diabetes Program For more information, contact office. Any student currently en- Submitted by- Robin White, • Assisted with the Summer Director Roxanne Coker rolled in an under-graduate pro- SDPI Director Youth fitness activities twice Wichita Health Building AOA/Caregiver Coordinator gram, graduate program, or law a week. 405-247-2425, ext 160 405-24-2425 ext. 191 school will be eligible to apply. The SDPI Program promotes • Kidz 2 Achieve Basketball www.wichitatribe.com For more information, call 405- health and wellness through Camp at Riverside Indian 247-2425, ext. 106. outreach activities, case man- School. We sponsored 12 ADMINISTRATION ON agement of tribal members with youth to participate in this AGING (AOA) PROGRAM Adult Education and Job diabetes, physical activity, and week long basketball camp. CAREGIVER PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT Placement Programs (Voca- health promotion/disease pre- • Assisted with the Elders trip QUARTERLY REPORT July to September 2015 tional School and Direct Em- vention resources for Native to Sugar Creek Casino. July to September 2015 Submitted by- Roxanne ployment Assistance) Americans. • Youth fitness activities with Submitted by- Roxanne Coker, AoA Director Applications are accepted year the After School Program Coker, Caregiver Director round. Please call the Education Assistance Provided: youth weekly. Director, Judy Onkoba Office for further information. • Diabetes related health sup- Transport to center daily Caregiver Director, Roxanne plies including glucometers Training: • July- 273 Coker Tribal Funded Assistance/ and test strips. • Lets PLAY Training in Ponca • August- 147 Head Cook, Ben Tiger Incentive Program FY-2016 • Diabetes related medical ap- City, Oklahoma • September- 260 Driver, Karen Franklin Senior Announcements, Senior pointments. • SDPI Webinar for grant Pictures, and/or Senior Class • Transportation for diabe- • Lets MOVE Training in Tul- Training As of July 1 of 2015 Our AOA Pro- Ring This program is available tes related medical appoint- sa, Oklahoma. • August 2015 Training in Ok- gram has served to enrolled Wichita youth in the ments. • Native Fitness XII Training mulgee Oklahoma Council on 12th grade. Each student will • Pick and Delivery of diabetes in Portland, Oregon. Aging Congregated Elder Meals receive $500.00 for purchas- related prescriptions. • Tai Chi Training in Enid, • September All Staff Training • July 506 ing class announcements, senior • Diabetes related educational Oklahoma. • August 620 pictures, and/or class ring. The information provided to dia- September • September 546 amount may be divided among betics and pre-diabetics. Grants: Delivered Meals with Karen • Total 1672 the three items. The student • Walking or Therapeutic • Completed and Submitted Franklin for her to learn the rou- must attach vendor information Shoes and diabetic socks pro- the SDPI Grant for 2016. tine- July 9th, 10th, 13th, Sep- Elder Delivered Meals with the application. vided. • Received our Award Letter tember 7, 8, 11, 16th while Jimmy • July 792 • Diabetes medical ID bracelet for the SDPI Grant for 2015. Reeder was on leave • August 670 Please submit the following: provided. • Completed and Submitted • September 816 ● Application the Good Health and Well- Activities • Total 2278 ● Copy of tribal enrollment card Outreach Activities: ness Grant Report. This grant • Took elders to Big Country ● Vendor information • Kids Karnival at Lawton Ser- provided funding to perform Bingo- September, 2015 Transports vice Unit. We sponsored the a Community Health Assess- • Sugarcreek Casino July, Au- Reported transport data could Senior Cap & Gown/ACT bounce house for this back ment for the Wichita Tribal gust, September not be verified and was not print- Test Fees to school event that serviced Community. • September State Fair- 23 ed. This program is available to en- over 600 participants with • Pick up cake for elders Birth- rolled Wichita youth in the 12th 100 physicals and immuniza- Meetings: days for months of July, Au- AOA has been growing in num- grade. The student must attach tions received. Attended monthly meetings for gust, and September On cake bers. We are trying very hard to vendor information with the ap- • Anadarko Public School Back the following committees. day I work in the dining hall maintain our attendance and the plication. to School Expo. serving cake and ice crea quality of our work ethic. It is our • Deleware Nation Back to • Western Tribes Diabetes Co- • Flea Market July, August, pleasure to serve our native el- Please submit the following: School Bash. We sponsored alition Summit Meeting September ders. We are open to any sugges- ● Application the bounce house and assist- • Oklahoma Inter-Tribal Dia- • Went to have lunch at Co- tions to make our program bet- ● Copy of tribal enrollment card ed with event. betes Coalition manche AOA July 29th took ter. If you have any questions or ● Vendor information • Kiowa Tribe Back to School • LIVE! Fitness and Nutrition elders concerns please feel free to give event. We sponsored the Coalition • September Chickasha Dollar me a call. Motor Fuels Tax Revenue bounce house at this event. • Diabetes Team meeting for Tree. I was off sick Ms. Onko- Graduation Incentives FY- • Riverside Indian School Back the IHS Lawton Service Unit. ba Made the trip in my place For more information, contact 2016 to School Dance. We spon- • Diabetes Summit at Mercy • Bingo Every Tuesday and Judy Onkoba AOA Direcotr 405- High School Graduation and Col- sored games and prizes for Hospital in Oklahoma City. Thursday July, August, and 24-2425 ext. 190 Commission Quarterly Reports Wichita Housing Authority prepared by a CPA firm • Low Income Housing Tax DEVELOPMENT COMMIS- resigned his position. Quarterly Report • The audit for FYE ending Credit rental (40 units) SION • Ms. Cynthia Billy has since July 1-September 30, 2015 September 30, 2014 has been WHLP 2 QUARTERLY REPORT been hired the Economic De- Submitted by: Shirley Da- completed • NAHASDA Rent to Own (16 July to September 2015 velopment Director villa, WHA Chairperson • No findings or material weak- units) ARRA of 2009 Submitted by- Ben Hatfield, • Wichita Travel Plaza Manag- nesses were identified • HUD Section 184 Home Loan Chairman er position has been left to The Wichita Housing Authority • The auditor for fiscal year Guarantee Lease to Purchase the contracted management (WHA) submitted its Quarterly ending September 30, 2015 (2 units) The Wichita Tribe Industri- firm Star Fuels, Inc. to fill Report to the Wichita Executive has been engaged al Development Commission • Position descriptions have Committee on October 20, 2015. Rehabilitation Program- (WTIDC) submitted its Quarterly been completed for the Below you will find some of the Programs operated by the $150,000 for FY-2015 Report to the Wichita Executive WTIDC Administrative As- highlights from the report. WHA: The rehabilitation program is Committee. Below you will find sistant and the WTIDC Eco- • Low Income Rental (40 units) near completion for FY-2015. some of the highlights from the nomic Development Director • HUD Funding preliminary 1937 US Housing Act report. amount of $544,144 • Mutual Help Homeowner- Our focus will be on new rental WTIDC has contracted with • Utilized the June 30, 2015 ship Opportunity (55 units) housing opportunities and single WTIDC Key Management Star Fuels Inc. for Manage- financial data and IHBG- fi 1937 US Housing Act family residential home owner- Position changes ment nancial statement to develop • Low Income Rental (10 units) ship opportunity units. • Wichita Travel Plaza Manag- • Contract includes develop- the FY-2016 Indian Housing NAHASDA funded er position has abolished with ment, training, operational Plan • Low Income Housing Tax the hiring of Mr. Brian Pogue implementations, and estab- • The Wichita Housing Limited Credit rental (25 units) as WTIDC CEO in June 2015. lishing written protocol for Partnerships 1 & 2 reports are WHLP 1 WICHITA INDUSTRIAL • September 2015 Mr. Pogue operations of the convenience

Continued on page 11 Eleven Wichita Tribal News Iskhiri?awa::s chi?as hakikitakih Commission Quarterly Reports store and fueling outlet. commissioner roles and respon- Hurt and Kylie Ahtone (Case- fairs. We will also be managing approved 2 annual Sugar Creek • Operations of the Wichita sibilities, surveillance for gaming workers) were trained on this the 2016 Caddo Nation Title IV-B Casino employee alcohol licens- Travel Plaza was handed to commission, and National Indi- curriculum to use within the ICW Grant to assist families in crisis es. Commissioners approved a the WTIDC in October 2013 an Gaming Commission Mini- Foster Care Program. Circle of and to provide preventive assis- 90 day temporary extension of 1 and opened for business in mum Internal Control Standards Keepers is a state approved train- tance for Caddo children who are casino employee alcohol license. November 2013. 543. The Wichita Gaming Com- ing that was designed by partici- at risk for child abuse and/or ne- It was the consensus of the Com- • WTIDC had no one with ex- mission Fiscal Year 2015 Inter- pating tribes of the Shawnee Area glect. These funds are expected missioners for the Tax Admin- perience in operation or nal Audit of Sugar Creek Casino Child Protection Team and it is around March 2016. istrator to advertise for a Part- management of C-store and was completed with deficien- a culturally integrated training. Time Administrative Assistance/ gas station. cies in National Indian Gaming This training is for Native foster Brief discussion on the number of Tag Agent when the FY2016 bud- • WTIDC recently passed a Per- Commission Minimum Internal parents and we are pleased to be Tribal foster homes we now have get is approved by the Executive sonnel Policy for the Wichita Control Standards 542 and 543. able to offer this training to our – 10 (2 are adoptive homes, 2 are Committee. Tax Commissioners Travel Plaza. It is projected National Indian Gaming Com- Wichita tribal homes. kinship homes and 6 are foster approved 1 Motor Vehicle form. to be disseminated to all in- mission Senior Compliance Offi- homes). Recruitment is ongoing. Tax Commissioners approved 30 terested parties in December cer Anthony Wheeler site visit to Revisions to the FCRB Guide- LLC forms. Tax Commissioners 2015. Sugar Creek Casino in September lines were presented and there The meeting adjourned at approved the purchases of 3 Dell 2015 for follow-up for compli- was discussion on a couple of mi- 9:19pm Computers and 5 monitors when Anadarko Industries LLC ance. A letter of notice of findings nor changes still needed. These the FY2016 budget is approved and Wichita Tribal sent to Wichita Tribe and Wichi- newly revised guidelines will by the Executive Committee. Tax Enterprises LLC ta Gaming Commission. be presented at the next FCRB Commissioners approved the • The WTIDC met with man- Meeting in April 2016 for review WICHITA TAX purchases of 2 Fire King file cab- agers from Anadarko Indus- Goals and approval. COMMISSION inets for the Tax Administrator’s tries, LLC and Wichita Tribal Wichita Gaming Commission QUARTERLY REPORT and bookkeeper’s offices. After Enterprises, LLC in Septem- will have added aspirations to The FCRB members were brought July to September 2015 discussion, Commissioners ap- ber 2015 become a more efficient entity for up to date on the number of chil- Submitted by- Gary mcAd- proved to include a $5 title/regis- • A follow up meeting with regulating the Sugar Creek Casi- dren in State and/or Tribal cus- ams, Chairman tration fee to personalized plates. Management of WTE under no for the Wichita Tribe. Supple- tody which is a caseload 41 Wich- 100% tribal ownership is an- mentary actions by the Wichita ita and 33 Caddo children. Each The Wichita Tax Commission had The following Motor Vehicle ticipated in December 2015. Gaming Commission to improve individual case was discussed a meeting on September 17, 2015. Registrations were issued: • WTIDC also plans the for- the Wichita Gaming Ordinance and the members provided their At the September 17th meeting, malization of its purchase of and Tribal Internal Control insight and recommendations Smoke Shop bids for plumbing RENEWALS 73 Sakita’s interest and payment Standards for a more effectual in each case. Their input is very and HVAC were presented to LATE RENEWALS 94 for such in December 2015 gaming commission. Provide fol- much appreciated and is taken the Commissioners. After dis- NEW REGISTRATIONS 67 • Anadarko Industries, LLC low-up with Sugar Creek Casino into consideration when plan- cussion, Tax Commissioners ap- DUPLICATE TITLES 15 continues to acquire business to ensure corrective actions have ning case management for the proved Tanko’s bid for plumbing LIEN ENTRIES 10 opportunities with SBA assis- been implemented for the 2015 families in our program. and Total Comfort Heat and Air LIEN RELEASES 16 tance as designed by the 8a Fiscal Year Internal Audit find- for HVAC. Discussion was held TITLE TRANSFERS 3 program ings. The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes on flooring and fixtures for the PERSONALIZED PLATES 4 • WTIDC did receive reports ICW Program was asked to man- new smoke shop building. After ADD NAME 1 from Wichita Tribal Enter- Wichita Gaming Commission age and oversee the caseload of discussion on unresolved Oil and LOST DECAL 1 prises and Anadarko Indus- P.O. Box 786 Caddo Nation children who are Gas Audit findings, Tax -Com REPO TITLES 2 tries during the reporting pe- 121 West Main in State and/or Tribal custody. missioners approved to retain Al riod Anadarko, OK 73005 We accepted this responsibility Ledbetter to resolve these issues. • Wichita Tribal Enterpris- (405) 247-4866 phone in September 2014 and will have Discussion was held by Commis- es, LLC has in the past nine (405) 247-5966 fax these cases until further notice sioners on a motor vehicle reg- months worked under the from the Bureau of Indian Af- istration issue. Commissioners framework it committed to in agreements with the SBA • Change of ownership request FOSTER CARE & CASE ELDER has been submitted to the REVIEW BOARD SBA for the 100% ownership MEETING SUMMARY CHRISTMAS HAM CARDS October 28, 2015 Quarterly Financial Submitted by- Joan Wil- The Tribal Social Services Fund Program will be dis- Statements liams, FCS Director tributing Wal-Mart gift cards to elders for the purchase • The quarterly financial state- of Christmas hams. The cards will be in the amount ment has not been submitted The meeting was called to order of $20. The age for eligibility is 55 years and older. If by WTIDC as of 11/12/2015 at 5:50 PM and the following dis- you live out of our local area or are unable to come into cussions took place: our office, you can request an application be sent to you Mazzio’s Pizza Property • WTIDC closed on this prop- The FCRB meets bi-annually in by contacting our office. If you wish to have someone erty in April 2015. April and October and the current come in and pick up your card we must have a written • A lease on the property has members are: Fran Harrison, statement with the person’s name of who you are giving permission to. Proper identification been entered into with the Chairperson; Tammy Williams, must be submitted with the application and/or at the time of pick up. Please contact Ty Tofpi, Tribe and its Child Care De- Vice Chairperson; Debra Lone- LaDana Johnson, or Jamee Ware if you have any questions. Thank you and Happy Holidays! velopment Programs. wolf, Secretary; Gladys Walker, • It is projected by the CCDP Member and Karen Thompson, Christmas Gift Cards: that they’re re-construction Member. Grace Fields resigned Gift Cards available for pick up or mail out from December 16; 8a.m.-5p.m. and retrofitting will be - com her position on the board and Family and Children Services Building pleted by the end of Novem- Karen Thompson was nominated ber 2015. and the FCRB voted unanimous- ly for Ms. Thompson to fill this position and she accepted.

WICHITA GAMING Family & Children Services COMMISSION staff reported some recent staff QUARTERLY REPORT changes – Brandi Cozad resigned July to September 2015 from her position as Casework- Submitted by- Benjamin er/Administrative Assistant and Williams, Executive Mandy Tackett was hired as the Director Juvenile Services Director. Kyli Ahtone, Case Management Aide/ This quarterly report has em- Office Assistant was promoted to phasis on the productivity of the Caseworker and is doing an awe- Wichita Gaming Commission some job in her new position. She staff for the period 7/01/2015 has also taken on the administra- through 9/30/2015, as well as tive duties to assist the Director. our Goals for Next Quarter. Pamela Satepauhoodle was hired as Caseworker and will begin Productivity her employment on November The Wichita Gaming Commis- 2, 2015. Charlotte Silverhorn sion licensing departments pro- was hired in Ms. Ahtone’s pre- cessed and approved-28 new em- vious position of Case Manage- ployee licenses with 36 employee ment Aide/Office Assistant and renewals and 31 new vendor li- will also begin her employment censes with 80 vendor renewals. on November 2, 2015. Both new 7 Wichita Gaming Commission hires are learning quickly and are employees attended the Nation- doing a very good job. al Indian Gaming Commission training at the Winstar Casino Another change to the depart- and Resort with emphasis in ment that we are very proud of, is Tribal Gaming auditing, gam- the implementation of the Circle ing licensing standards, gaming of Keepers curriculum. Johnna Iskhiri? awa::s wic hakicare:s?ih Wichita Tribal News Twelve