April 2014 P.O

WICHITA AND AFFILIATED TRIBES

NEWSLETTER April 2014 P.O. Box 729 Distributed May 1, 2014 Anadarko, OK 73005 Phone: 405.247.2425 Fax: 405.247.2430 [email protected] Website: www.wichitatribe.com

Wichita Executive Committee Terms Expire 07/2016 President’s Report We are heading into the busiest months of Commission Reports President the year with graduations, summer youth All of the Commissions have submitted their Terri Parton program, Wichita/Pawnee Visitation, Annual quarterly narrative reports. WTIDC is still Vice-President Meeting, Referendum Election and then end- working on financials which should be forth- Jesse E. Jones ing the summer with the Annual Dance. This coming soon to the WEC We will put the doesn’t include all of the things in between. Commission reports in the May newsletter. Secretary It is a great time of the year as we gear up I couldn’t get all of the narrative reports in Myles Stephenson Jr. for summer with great things happening. here so we will keep all the Commission reports together for the next newsletter. Treasurer Language Fair S. Robert White Jr. I want to say Congratulations to the Wichita Tobacco Compact Language Class. They placed 2nd in the We have negotiated a new Tobacco Com- Committee Member Spoken Language category. Thanks to Do- pact with the State of Oklahoma. Our Shirley Davilla ris McLemore and Gary McAdams for trans- Smoke Shop has done well without the lating the skit that they performed and to compact but has seen a decline over the Committee Member Doris for helping with the Language Class. last month. The Compact will go into effect Karen Thompson Congratulations also to Gary McAdams, Jim- May 1, 2014.

my Reeder and Cassandra McAdams for Committee Member Event Center & Remodel at Sugar Creek the work that they did with the Wichita Young Gladys Walker The remodel of the old event center should Men’s Society. The boys came in 1st place be completed by mid May. This will add Tribal Administrator singing the Wichita Service Club song. Con- 200 new games to the facility. The event Charles Tippeconnic gratulations also to all of our youth that center is due to be open around the end of placed in individual performances. We are August. very proud of all of them. This issues features: Referendum Election Page 2 Dance Building We are in the process of reviewing the final Business Site Leasing Ordinance Renovations on the Dance Building continue. documents to be mailed 30 days in advance Page 3-4 Next week the EFIS will go up on the outside Juvenile Services & Cultural Program of July 19, 2014. Summer Intern & Maintenance changing the look of the building. The huge Page 5-6 opening on the roof on the east side is long Summer Youth Program & Internships Grant Writer/TERO & Financials gone. We will be picking out colors over the It is our goal to provide programs for our Page 7-9 next few weeks. Since the EFIS has not youth and invest in our future. In the news- Statistics/Address Updates/Enrollment gone up yet, we will wait until the next news- Page 10-11 letter you will find announcements for the Vacancy Announcements/Transportation letter to include pictures. Summer Youth Program and Internships for Page 12-13 college students for the summer. Health, Employee Spotlight, Summer Demographic Survey Youth Program So far we have had 103 Demographic Sur- Grants Page 14-15 veys returned. We are still awaiting for the We have submitted a grant to revise our Social Services & Education NOFA for the ICDBG Grant to be an- Governing Document and to develop a stra- Pages 16-18 CCDF & HR nounced. We have extended the end date tegic plan. We have also submitted a grant Language Fair for the Demographic Survey to May 31, for the Summer Youth Program. We are FDPIR, GAP & Water 2014. You still have time to get yours in. (Continued on page 2)

1 Business Site Leasing Ordinance & President’s Report Cont. Office of the Assistant Secretary 2013); Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians, California (Nov. Indian Affairs 10, 2013); Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Oklahoma (Nov. 25, 2013); Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians, California FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Dec. 10, 2013); and Kaw Nation, Oklahoma (Dec. 13, 2013). April 10, 2014 In November 2012, the Department announced new regula- Assistant Secretary Washburn Approves Four HEARTH tions resulting from a comprehensive reform of the BIA’s Act Applications to Help Spur Economic Development in antiquated regulations governing its process for approving Tribal Communities Dry Creek Rancheria, Jamestown surface leases on lands held in trust by the Federal Govern- S’Klallam, Mohegan, and Wichita and Affiliated Tribes ment for Indian tribes and individuals. As trustee, Interior join eight others already cleared to process economic manages about 56 million surface acres in Indian Country. development leases without BIA approval The new regulations streamlined the leasing approval pro- WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs cess on Indian land, spurring increased homeownership and Kevin K. Washburn today approved leasing regulations sub- expediting business and commercial development, including mitted by four federally recognized tribes, restoring their au- renewable energy projects. thority to control the leasing of their trust lands and promoting their self-determination and economic development. This The Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs oversees the BIA, streamlined process for restoring tribal leasing authority is which is headed by a director who is responsible for manag- consistent with the objectives of the Helping Expedite and ing day-to-day operations through four offices – Indian Ser- Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act, or vices, Justice Services, Trust Services and Field Operations. HEARTH Act. These offices directly administer or fund tribally based infra- structure, law enforcement, social services, tribal govern- “Thanks to the HEARTH Act, more tribes have been empow- ance, natural and energy resources, and trust management ered to take over leasing on their lands,” Assistant Secretary programs for the nation’s federally recognized American Indi- Washburn said. “Tribal governments are the drivers of eco- an and Alaska Native tribes and villages through 12 regional nomic self-sufficiency and prosperity on their reservations offices and 85 agencies. and in their communities. The HEARTH Act restores their ability to directly control how their lands can and should be President’s Report Continued used for the good of their people, now and in the future.” constantly looking for ways to increase funding and opportu- The four tribes, submitted requests for Secretarial approval nities. We are currently looking at the SAMHSA funding op- of their leasing regulations, are: Dry Creek Rancheria Band portunities. of Pomo Indians in California, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe in Annual General Council Meeting Washington State, Mohegan Indian Tribe of Connecticut, and The Annual General Council Meeting will be held July 19, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes in Oklahoma. Each tribe plans to 2014. The agenda is posted on the website, buildings and authorize leases for general economic development. on social media sites and will be in the next newsletter. We The HEARTH Act was signed by President Obama in July hope to have many things to announce including some intro- 2012. It restores the authority of federally recognized tribes ductions for new programs for FY-15 based on the infor- to develop and implement their own laws governing long- mation submitted by you in the Demographic Surveys. term leasing of federal Indian trust lands for residential, busi- Blood Quantum Information ness, renewable energy and other purposes, which greatly We had some blood quantum information for you but I could- expedites the approval of leases for homes and small busi- n’t get it all in here this time. We will put that information out nesses in Indian Country. Upon one-time approval of its reg- for your review in the next newsletter to help you make a ulations by the Department of the Interior, a tribe may pro- more informed decision for the upcoming Referendum Elec- cess land leases without having to first gain approval from tion. the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The Assistant Secretary’s action brings to 12 the number of tribes who have had their Closing tribal leasing regulations approved under the Act. The others Several of you have made suggestions and brought things to are: Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, California (Feb. us to consider. I want you to know that we appreciate that. 1, 2013); Pueblo of Sandia, New Mexico (March 14, 2013); Thanks to all of the employees for all of their work and efforts Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, Michigan (April 11, as we push forward. Working together we are getting things 2013); Ak-Chin Indian Community; California (Nov. 10, done. God bless of each of you. You’re in our prayers too. Tsu-theets! 2 Juvenile Services & Cultural Education Program Juvenile Services financially in the promotion of the health and welfare of youth Quarterly Report as necessary. January 1-March 31, 2014 7) To provide behavioral rehab, life skills and social skills re- Submitted by: Yvonne Goetsch, Director development to Wichita youth. 8) To provide academic and behavioral incentives to program The Juvenile Services Program Director interviewed 2 fe- clients as positive reinforcements males on 3/07/2014 from the Anadarko Middle School for the Juvenile Services program. Although they did not sign for the program, a follow-up was conducted and the negative behav- Our Children ior (school tardiness) seems to have subsided, thus reinforc- ing the need for the Juvenile Services program as a deterrent Our Future for at risk youth.

The Juvenile Services Program has recently implemented Moral Reconation Therapy. This group therapy has proven Wichita Cultural Education Program itself beneficial to youth by focusing on one’s own accounta- Quarterly Report bility for negative situations which may or may not have January 1-March 31, 2014 brought them to the program. Submitted by: Gary McAdams, Cultural Planner

The After School Program started March 24, 2014 with a total The WCEP has conducted the following activities in the sec- of 26 After School Program participants. It continues with an ond quarter of FY-14. average of 19 participants per day. There have been few negative situations, thus, justifying the program need by  Language Class: Sponsored seven language classes teaching the participants about culture, bullying, the need for serving twelve participants. Provided procurement ser- medications and healthy lifestyles. The Juvenile Services vices related to the language specialist, food and bever- Program had an Easter party April 17, 2014 with gift Easter age and transcription of lessons. Instruction was provid- baskets and an egg hunt for the After School Program Partici- ed by President Parton and Doris McLemore. pants.  Song Class: Conducted nine classes serving ten youth and three adult participants. Instruction was provided by The successfulness of the after school program pilot has en- Jimmy Reeder. couraged the Tribe and Juvenile Services Program Director to  Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair: The begin preparations for a Summer Youth Program. Program Wichita language class, Wichita song class, and the policy and procedure are in the process for their implementa- Wichita Little Sisters registered ten entries in seven cate- tion. As the need arises, additional changes will be created. gories with a total of twenty participants. The WCEP pro- The basic goals & services of the JSP program are and vided recordings and transcription services for seven of will continue to be: the ten entries, processed registration for the song class 1) To promote the at-risk youth’s well being within his/her and the Little Sisters and processed travel and meal as- own family and community, reduce the number of referrals to sistance for all participants and their parents/guardians. the juvenile justice system and reduce truancy rates.  Compiled preliminary lists of words and sentences for the 2) To educate youth on topics ranging from AIDS/HIV to proposed Language App. basic independent living skills development.  Responded to ten inquiries regarding Wichita history and 3) To provide advocacy representation for court involved culture. youth. Please note that JSP does NOT pay court costs or  Consulted on four NAGPRA related inquiries. fees.  Reviewed ninety-five National Preservation Act, Section 4) To establish community awareness projects geared toward 106 undertakings. tribal youth and families with topics ranging from substance  Gave two lectures on Wichita culture and history at the abuse education to gang awareness; these events may be South Region Tribal Roundtable, Wichita Tribal Complex held in conjunction with other agencies/organizations. and at the OK Dept. of Mental Health and Substance 5) To offer counseling referrals for youth with emotional, be- Abuse Services’ Cross-Cultural Learning Collaborative at havioral or substance abuse issues. Cameron University in Lawton, OK. 6) To promote family self-sufficiency and ability to rely on own  Provided language instruction at six sessions of the strengths and resources; and to assist those families Wichita After School Program.

3 Summer Intern Program & Maintenance

Wichita Tribe Summer Intern Program Deadline for applications: May 14, 2014. Prerequisites: Qualifies as at least a senior in high school The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes is currently accepting ap- or an undergraduate attending college during the fall 2014. plications from enrolled Wichita Tribal members who are Application requirements: College transcript or report interested in participating in its new summer intern program card with courses and grades, current resume, and a cover located at the Wichita Tribal complex. This program is es- letter explaining why you wish to be considered for the pro- tablished for Wichita graduating seniors and Wichita college gram and an overview of your career goals. students that will be attending college in the fall of 2014. Background Investigation: Applicants must submit and This will be an 8-week program scheduled between June pass a background investigation in order to work with the and July time frame. The program will be held at the Wichi- SummerSmart Youth Program. ta Tribal Complex where the intern will work with the Sum- merSmart Youth Program and within Tribal programs. Those interested should submit application requirements to:

The student will be required to work with the SummerSmart Human Resources, Breezy Prince Youth Program the first part of the day and occasionally [email protected]. attend field trips. The second half of the day the intern will work, observe and participate in all programs including Ad- Interviews and selection will be held prior to May 23, 2014 ministration, Education, AoA, Social Services, Health, Cul- and those selected will be required to attend orientation on ture, Environmental Protection, Food Distribution, Transpor- May 29 and 30. This will include a visit to each of the pro- tation and TERO Programs along with any other programs grams and the various entities owned by the Tribe within not listed. The interns will be rotated among the depart- Caddo County. ments. The week of June 30, 2014, the intern will be required to write and research other Tribes and do a compari- Maintenance son to the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes programs. The sec- Quarterly Report ond half of the program, beginning in July, will allow the January 1-March 31, 2014 intern to work more in depth in a specialized areas based Submitted by: Aldezon (Tito) Saldana, Supervisor on their interest in the various departments of the Tribe. For example, an intern might be interested in the Social Ser- The Elders Lawn Mowing Program will begin on April 20, vices fields so they would be assigned to work with that 2014. This program is to assist our elders with the mainte- director or within those programs for a specific amount of nance of their lawns through the spring/summer months. time. Each intern will also have an opportunity to present their experiences with the intern program at the Annual We hope that the elders who applied for assistance will take Meeting to be held on July 19, 2014. A final presentation full advantage of this opportunity. We have employed four with a written report will be provided to the Wichita Execu- new temporary maintenance workers, three are enrolled tive Committee. Wichita tribal members. The new maintenance workers will assist with the Elders Lawn Mowing Program, maintenance The intern will have the responsibility of having adequate of the tribal grounds, the cemetery, travel plaza, and the transportation to and from the Tribal Complex. Hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a 1 hour lunch break. In- child development center. These past few months we have terns will be part of the grant from ONAC and will receive a slowly started to improve the tribal grounds by removing savings account. The intern will be required to attend the dead trees and the brush that is cluttered around the build- financial management classes offered thru the Sum- ings and grounds. We hope that by clearing out some of merSmart Youth Program. The intern will also be required this clutter it will make it safer in the summer months for to go through an application and resume writing course visitors and tribal members to be able to walk around the offered by the Human Resources Department. grounds and enjoy the environment without having to worry

The purpose of the intern program is to give experience to about snakes and other hazards. Our goal this summer is to the intern but to also get a perspective of the Tribe from our hopefully dispose of the piles of excess dirt, trees, limbs youth. This is a nine (9) week program with a few days of and concrete disposed of. orientation in May. The intern program will run from June 2, 2014 to July 31, 2014.

4 Grant Writer & TERO Program

Grant Writer Other Grant Writer Activities Occurring After the Quarter Quarterly Report January 1-March 31, 2014 April 1 – Participated in & became certified in CPR and de- Submitted by: Charles Clark, Grant Writer fibrillator training conducted by IHS.

January 3 – Completed & submitted grant proposal “Bright April 15 – Completed & submitted grant to Administration for Smiles Today and Tomorrow,” an Oral Health Youth Out- Native Americans, under Social and Economic Development reach Project to the Oklahoma City Area Inter-Tribal Health Strategies. Included attending grant training in Tulsa by Na- Board. Funding was approved for the full amount tribe is tive American Management. Requested $201,090 to help eligible for, $2,000. During the writing process was informed develop Strategic Plan with long-range goals of tribe and of support from national corporations Oral B and Colgate. develop a document of governance for tribal vote & ratifica- Colgate is sending its Houston, Texas-based Colgate Dental tion. Will add 2 new staff members, Project Director & Assis- Van for the first time to Anadarko. Was informed that the van tant Project Director. Project year begins Sept. 29. An- will make stops May 1 at Wichita & Affiliated Tribes Complex, nouncements over summer before that date. Wichita Child Development Center and Anadarko HeadStart. While in the area it will also make stops at Fort Sill in Lawton April 17—Completed the Youth Initiative Grant for the BIA. and Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas. I am assisting Terri Anquoe with preparations. April 24 – Participated in Honoring the Child Day parade & festival sponsored by Wichita Child Development Center. February 7 – Completed & submitted grant proposal “SummerSmart: Wichita Summer Youth Program,” to Okla- Attended required staff meetings and participated in various homa Native Assets/First Nations Grantmaking Department. planning meetings. Currently, following up with program di- Funding was approved for the full amount tribe is eligible for, rectors on new grants & grant requirements. $3,500. This will supplement the summer youth program by paying incentives and salaries to participants and teen in- TERO Program terns, and setting up savings accounts for them. Also finan- Quarterly Report cial experts will speak to youth about budgeting and fiscal January 1-March 31, 2014 responsibility. Submitted by: Edward Stephenson, Director

February 11 – Attended grant training workshop for funding TERO works to promote employment and employee rights from Violence Against Women Act, Victims of Crime Assis- for Native Americans across Oklahoma. tance at Wichita & Affiliated Tribes Complex presented by

Oklahoma District Attorney’s Council. January 2014: Referred four Tribal members and six non

tribal members for Employment. February 13 – Spoke at TERO Jobs Workshop on resume February 2014: Sponsored classes on how to complete a preparation. Gave handout sample resumes to participants. job application and generate a resume.

February 2014: Sponsored a Job Fair which nine busi- February 26-27 – Attended grant writing workshop for Ad- nesses participated and two hundred applicants attended. ministration for Native Americans in Catoosa, OK. Received March 2014: Referred five tribal members and two non Pre-Application Certificate. tribal members for employment.

March 7 – Completed & submitted grant to State of Oklaho- ma, Funding from Violence Against Women Act, Victims of Tribal Offices Closed Crime Assistance. Included meeting with Comanche Nation Memorial Day Holiday Family Services Director, touring women’s shelter, grant writ- May 26, 2014 ing workshop. Requested $50,000 to help serve tribal victims Independence Day Holiday of crime. Will add new staff member, Victims Advocate, to July 4, 2013 assist Social Services Director & program support. Grant Labor Day Holiday hearings scheduled June 6. Announcement of grantees September 1, 2014 shortly after.

5 Financial Statements-Ending 03/31/2014

6 Tribal Statistics As Of April 10, 2014

Total Tribal Members Enrolled 2,725 Alaska 14 Ohio 8 Male 1,363 Alabama 7 Oklahoma 2,004 Female 1,362 Arkansas 12 Oregon 11 Arizona 65 Pennsylvania 9 Blood Quantum California 112 South Carolina 0 Full Blood Tribal Members as of 4/10/2014 27 Colorado 45 South Dakota 6

1/2 or more but less than 4/4 248 Connecticut 5 Tennessee 6 Texas 85 1/4 or more but less than 1/2 923 Delaware 2 Utah 8 1/8 or more but less than 1/4 1,232 Florida 20 Georgia 11 Virginia 6 Enrolled by Blood Consolidation 295 Hawaii 21 Washington 25

Iowa 12 Wisconsin 5 Age Distribution Idaho 2 Wyoming 3 5 and under 200 Out of State Illinois 9 721 6 to 12 years old 436 Total Indiana 2 13 to 17 years old 334 Kansas 81 18 to 24 years old 357 Oklahoma Stats Kentucky 3 25 to 39 years old 805 Non Caddo Louisiana 13 958 40 to 54 years old 353 County Massachusetts 1 Caddo County 1,046 55 to 64 years old 142 Maryland 6 65 to 74 years old 66 Michigan 7 Anadarko 832 75 to 89 years old 29 Minnesota 2 Apache 9 90 years old and older 3 Missouri 9 Binger 20 Oldest Male-Myles Stephenson Sr. Mississippi 2 Carnegie 48 Oldest Female-Joyce Setzer Montana 4 Cement 6 Oldest Full Blood Male North Carolina 13 Cyril 7 Myles Stephenson Sr. North Dakota 1 Eakly 4 Oldest Full Blood Female Nebraska 5 Fort Cobb 36 Bernice Whitefeather New Jersey 4 Gracemont 78 Tribal Enrollment New Mexico 36 Hinton 5 As of 04/30/2014 Nevada 17 Hydro 0 2,727 New York 6 Lookeba 1 Casino Distributions to the Tribe Oil and Gas Severance Tax Collections January-March 2014 Reported as of April 14, 2014

January $342,055.82 December $37,039.18

February $281,874.08 January $44,631.85

March $393,497.31 February $33,106.02

7 Addresses Updates Needed

Aguon Valerie Collins Meghan Gamble Ericka Jolley Lenny Miller Darrell Ross Xavier Ahboah Wilsena Colson Mariam Garland Susan Jones Jacquelyn Miller Lauren Ross Priscilla Ahboah Jace Cotto Abigail Garza Miranda Kaleikini Radyn Miller Phyllicia Ross Caleb Ahtone-Abbott Alexis Couturier Kim Garza- Miller Lola Kaniewski Courtney Ross Nicholas Ambriz Roman Cozad Tara Hannapel Joshua Miller David Arkeketa Phillip Kaulaity Alejandro Ross Lela Cozad Taveah Gee Ezra Miller Agnes Arkeketa Tamara Keahbone Carrie Ross Rhianna Craddock Terrell Geikaunmah Billy Miller Steven Arnst-Punley Kenneth Ross Ladonna Going Jauna Keahbone Joel Miller Mary Ashley Richard Cramer Jericca Gonzales Julian Keahbone Serrina Miller Gregory Roulain Janell Ashley Robert Crismon Mitchell Mitchell Landon Roulain Orren Bailey Kenneth Crismon Michael Gonzales Apo Napua Kendall Timothy Mitchell Luke Rowland Chandra Bailey Rhonda Crismon De Loyce Goombi Michelle Keyes Elizabeth Mitchell Sharidan Bailey Shawn Cruz Mariah Goombi Jeremiah Killgore Brittany Sage Vincent Mitchell Sydney Barger Aden Cruz Cadence Goombi Quintana King Roy Sanchez Jazelle Mitchell-Ross Michael Barger Jamison Davis William Sanchez-Cruz Jose Goombi Denalli King Alysia Mitchell-Ross Savion Bates Antonio Davis Paula Boothby Tracey Sankadota Deseth Kizer Catherine Molina Summer Bates Jordan Davis Jarrod Hackworth Alec Schoenberger Carrol Bearbow Sophia Knight Justin Montoya Robin Dawn Dion Haddon Mark Schoenberger Kristi Bearbow Jonathan Knight Tori Montoya Brianna Dawn Danielle Hall Aaron Scott Anthony Bearbow Bobby Komalty David Montoya Eric De Los Santos Antonio Hamilton James Scott Christopher Bert Brittany Leisenring John Moran Brandy Deer Linn Hamilton Melinda Morrison Staci Scott Cristen Bert Dana Leon James Bert Erik Dejournett Devyn Hammork Jasmine Morse Jasper Scott Dena Leonard Samuel Bessette Angela Delaware Nivee Harjo Daniel Moss Lesley Setzer Delbert Leonard Felix Bessette Ryan Delaware Jamelle Hastings Cinnamon Moss Jessica Setzer Joyce Levalley Michael Birch Gerald Delaware Haley Hattensty Osie Moss Derrick Shook Caleb Birch Terri Lindsey Hailey Nelson James Delaware Alfred Heather Ryan Skinner Steve Birch Geri Little Derek Nesiba Justin Deleon Crystal Highwalker Devon Slater Jacob Blackburn April Deleon Brandi Highwalker Paige Littlecreek Dillon Nimsey Travis Blackburn Paul Smith Breylon Deleon Edward Highwalker Midaysia Lonelodge Charles Owings Venus Williams Xavion Pendarvis Talen Smith Autumn Demattie Jeremy Highwalker Franklin Lonelodge Elizabeth Boardingham Gage Peralta Janice Smith Danny Dobson Christian Hill Sharon Longhat Derrick Botello Gabriel Perkins Carlajo Sorrell Megan Dobson Ayanna Hill Cara Lorentz Khalaya Bowen Joshua Post John St. Louis Christopher Bowman Alan Domebo Kristen Hirsch Emily Lorentz Michael Pribble Justin Standing Nicholas Hoffman Victor Boxley Hunter Dugan Shirley Lorentz Michael Pribble Falicia Boyiddle Parker Hokeah Warren Stephens Arianna Duncan Jenna Lorentz Kateri Pribble Latasha Boyiddle Madelynne East David Holder Stanley Stephens Mathew Lorentz Christina Pribble Dale Bread Jeremy Stephens Jennifer Edmonds Derek Holder Jazmine Pribble Wade Brim Russell Luther Angela Edmonds Taysha Holder Reba Punley Steven Stephens Seana Brown Elizabeth Luther Arianna Ellis Derek Holder Debra Punley Keali`i Stephens Rianon Brown Cheryl Mahan Stanley Eskew James Holder John Punley Conan Stephens-Tic Asher Brown Trisha Holder Yankima Marquez Sarah Stephenson Filiberto Buono Jenson Evans Daniel Punley Keanu Martinez Danielle Cagle Jaden Evans Beretta Holder Adrian Punley Mahela Stephenson Erika Mathews Joshua Campbell Narbona Factory Khalil Horsechief Dena Punley Benjamin Stephenson Stevie Campbell James Fair Justice Horsechief Lluvin Mazzoleni Sara Punley Sara Stephenson Tina Cannoy April Fair Courtney Hubbard Kara Mazzoleni Lauren Ramirez Dayse Stephenson Raymond Reed James Cannoy Madison Fike Naomi Hubbard Crystal McCallister Austin Stephenson Jonah Capps Robyn Reyes Jadyn Fike Stephanie Hunt Robin McCallister Elizabeth Stephenson Hunter Carroll Keacia Reyes Quentin Finley Kayleigh Hunt Shannon McCallister Vanessa Supernaw Britney Carroll Keaton Richard Lakyn Flud Bobby Hunt Robert McCallister William Casillas Malana Rivera Yolanda Swift Ronald Flud Michael Hunt Scott Casillas Arturo McCauley Tanesha Rolon-Medina Michael Swift Grant Foreman Macen Hunt Sky Cervantes Carlos McIntire Jordyn Rolon-Medina Daniel Tartsah Myron Foster Nathan Hunter Charles Cervantes Lois McIntosh John Rose Jansen Tartsah Mya Foster Christine Inkanish Sabrina Cervantes Karla Mealer Victoria Rose Avery Tartsah Shawna Chalepah Patricia Freeny Azia Isaacs Jarron Rose Tincy Meeks Jada Tartsah Diona Chontal Elizabeth Freeny Rickelle Isaacs John Rose Ian Miller Michael Tartsah Edward Clymer Hayden French Daniel Jackson Christian Rose Alexavier Coats Laurence Gainey Ariel Johnson Natalie Miller Devon Rose Santana Tawkoyty Stevie Cody Adrianna Galindo Margaretta Johnson Jerrick Miller Terrell Rose Louann Tawkoyty Vida Coffenberry Austin Gallegos Jaime Johnson Joryan Miller Houston Ross Aziana Tawkoyty Carlos

8 Addresses Updates Needed Cont. & Enrollment

Tee Christopher Vaughn Janet Wauahdooah Aleasia Williams Cassie Wise George Tenequer Jaymie Vazquez Ignacio Wauahdooah Edward Williams Edmond Wolfe Alex Tenequer Mary Vazquez Simon Wauahdooah Francine Williams Randlett Yeahquo Lynna Thompson Faith Vazquez Vicente Wells Richard Williams Loren Thompson David Waitscox David Wells Shannon Williams Shauna Yeahquo Michaela Tongkeamah Natalie Walker Davis Westendorf David Williams Heather Yeahquo Joe Topp Devin Walker Ricky Westendorf John Williams Sheila Yeahquo Cameron Toppah Vailee Walker Trevion Wheeler Jared Williams Nona Zadoka Casey Trout Rebecca Walker Davion White Eagle Jami Williams Layla Zadoka Justin Tsoodle Theresa Walker Laurie Whitebead Kendall Williams Amadis Zadoka Don Turner Johnathan Waller Tyler Willhoite Ky`ana Williams Nakina Turner Fonda Warlick Ashley Williams Kaylyn Williams Kayah Zadoka James Underwood John Watkins Kimberly Williams Lenaya Williams Paddlety Dancing Cloud Zadoka Clifton Vance Melissa Watkins William Williams Earnest Wilson April Zipprich David Vasquez Parker Wauahdooah Markuss Williams Leigh Wilson Krystal Zizzo Zachary Enrollment/Burial-Elder- with another tribe but did not send applications. Notices Children’s Clothing Assistance/Gift Shop were mailed along with applications. • The Burial Assistance program has completed all pay- Quarterly Report ments due and currently has nothing pending. January 1, 2014 – March 31, 2014 • The Children’s Clothing Assistance is determining the Submitted by: Pamela Pogue, TG Services Specialist individuals that have not returned their clothing receipts.

• The Tribal Gift Shop has new t-shirts with the new tribal Past Accomplishments: seal and is in the process of obtaining additional t-shirts • First Quarter CY2014, there were 2,720 enrolled with the new tribal seal and the Wichita Tribe Creation. We tribal members of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes. We are also seeking recommendations on the type of merchan- have had 21 tribal members enrolled of which 9 were dise tribal members would like to see in the shop. The Gift enrolled through Blood Consolidation and 12 were at Shop also encourages tribal members who make merchan- least 1/8 degree or more Indian Blood of the Wichita and dise to sell, to offer it to our gift shop for possible purchase Affiliated Tribes. and resale. • Second Quarter FY2014 Burial Assistance received Quarterly Statistics: 3 burial assistance applications and 2 bereavement meals. Enrollment: • Second Quarter FY2014 Elder’s Assistance Program Enrolled: 21 Relinquished: 0 is closed. There were 236 eligible tribal elders and 217 checks issued. We have made attempts to notify the trib- Burial Assistance: al elders that did not receive checks. FY2014 • Second Quarter FY2013 Children’s Clothing Assis- 3 Funerals / Burial Assistance tance is closed. Several individuals did not return clothing 2 Bereavement Meal Vouchers receipts. The penalty is the denial of one year of clothing assistance through this program. Assistance should Elders Assistance: begin in early summer 2014, and notices will be mailed. FY2014 • The Tribal Gift Shop has recently purchased new t- 217 Elders Payments Released shirts, coffee mugs and mouse pads with the new tribal seal design. We are also working on purchasing new Children’s Clothing Assistance: tribal seal pins and small tribal flags. FY2014 Current Projects: 768 Children’s Clothing Vouchers Released • Currently, there are 15 enrollment applications in the process of being prepared to be presented to the Wichita Executive Committee for approval. The applications are Program Contact Information: pending waiting for responses from other tribes or addi- Pamela Pogue, Tribal Government Services Specialist tional information. Of those, 5 have brought in their birth P.O. Box 729, Anadarko, Oklahoma 73005 certificates and social security cards and are waiting for (405)-247-2425, extension 134 the application, 2 have relinquished their membership [email protected]

9 Vacancy Announcements Wichita Tribe Sports Commission ISCANI Community Swimming Pool

Inspectors Applications are being accepted at the Wichita Housing Au-

The Wichita Tribe Sports Commission has immediate open- thority for the Iscani Community Swimming Pool. Positions ings for both male and female inspectors for the boxing and are open for Assistant Manager, Lifeguards and Concession MMA events at Sugar Creek Casino in Hinton, OK. Duties Workers. Lifeguards must be above age 16. Assistant Man- include monitoring fighters and seconds, both prefight and ager must be able to work full time and have no other em- during the event to ensure the safety of the fighters and en- ployment consideration. Concession worker must be above sure strict adherence to the rules and regulations set forth by age 18. Preferences are applicable to Wichita enrolled the commission. No experience is necessary. All inspectors members, then other Native Americans, and then non- will obtain training and certification by the commission. Ap- Native Americans. Integrity, reliability, dependability, and plicants must be available on Fridays and Saturdays to be commitment to the success of the Iscani Pool operations are considered. Applicants must be willing to submit to a back- musts. Successful applicants need to be physically fit and ground investigation and drug test. Interested parties may complete certification requirements as a lifeguard in accord- obtain an application at the Administration Building at the ance with YMCA and Red Cross criteria. Applications are Wichita Tribe Complex located 1 1/4 miles North of Ana- available at Wichita Housing Authority Offices, 1 South darko on Hwy 281. Indian Preference applies. Closing date Coronado Circle, Anadarko, Oklahoma 73005. Deadline is is May 31, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. however the Commission will May 16, 2014. continue to take applications for future events. If you have any questions, please call Commissioner Matt Roberson at Commissioner Vacancies 405-623-4191. Tribal Members are encouraged to apply. The following Commissions currently have 1 vacancy each: Wichita Housing Authority Wichita Gaming Commission WCDC JOB BANK APPLICATIONS If you are interested in serving on this Commission then Wichita Child Development Center (WCDC) will be collecting please submit a cover letter, and resume, no later than May applications for the center’s job bank for on-call/substitute/ 31, 2014 to: future positions:  Teachers with Bachelors in Early Childhood Wichita and Affiliated Tribes  Teachers with Associates in Early Childhood Attn: Secretary  Teachers with CDA/CCP (or be willing to obtain within P.O. Box 729 18 months of hire) Anadarko, OK 73005  Teacher Assistants, willing to obtain required training/ Fax: (405) 247-2430 certifications  Cook with food handler’s permit (or be willing to obtain Sugar Creek Casino within 1 month) Casino Job Postings

All positions must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s Li- Housekeeping cense and have adequate transportation. These positions Deep Cleaner require a successful background check and drug screening. IT Tech Manager Salary is contingent upon education and experience. Appli- Bartender cation acceptance is on-going. Sugar Creek Casino is now accepting applications for the above Please submit application, cover letter and resume to: position(s). Open unitil filled

Wichita and Affiliated Tribes All applications must be submitted to the Sugar Creek Casino’s ATTN: HUMAN RESOURCES Human Resources Department by fax 405-542-2949, mail Sug- P.O. Box 729 arcreek Casino 5304 N. Broadway, Hinton, OK 73047 or Sug- Anadarko, Oklahoma 73005 arcreek Casino Website @ http://www.sugarcreekcasino.net Phone 405/247-2425 ~ Fax 405/247-2430 Wichita and Affiliated Tribal Member & Indian Preference considered. (These positions are subject to being filled internally.)

10 Transportation, AoA & Caregiver Programs Transportation Program AoA & Caregiver Programs Quarterly Report Quarterly Report January 1-March 31, 2014 January 1-March 31, 2014 Submitted by: Jarrod Prince, Director Submitted by: Roxanne Coker, Acting Director

The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Transportation Depart- January 2014 ment has renewed the Tribal Transportation Program Congregate Meals 370 Agreement between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Delivered Meals 289 Wichita and Affiliated Tribes of Oklahoma for Fiscal Year Transports 14 2014. The Referenced Funding Agreement (RFA) is an Bingo Participants 24 agreement between two Government to Government agen- Phone Calls 11 cies that provide guidelines on how the contract will be exe- Home Visits 14 cuted by both parties, such as: the purpose, activities to be Chair Exercise Program Participants 20 performed, distribution of funds, etc. Volunteers 3

The Transportation Department has also submitted a 2014 All the supplies for painting the AoA was purchased. New Transportation Program Budget. The budget proposal con- games have been bought for the elder center. Several el- sisted of a budget justification matrix along with a budget ders have stayed to enjoy the games. Valentine decora- narrative that explained how the department was going to tions were put up for Valentine’s day. utilize funding for each line item on the matrix. After some February 2014 minor correction the 2014 Tribal Transportation Budget was Congregate Meals 420 approved. Delivered Meals 389 The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Executive Committee de- Transports 65 termined that there is a need to revise the 2014 Transporta- Bingo Participants 32 tion Priority List. The Sugar Creek Casino Event Center Phone Calls 26 Parking Project has been identified as the Tribes number Home Visits 30 one priority for construction. The committee approved the Playing Card Participants 8 revised priority list with Resolution WT-13-129. The depart- Chair Exercise Program Participants 20 ment then submitted the following deliverables to the Bu- Volunteers 3 reau of Indian Affairs to ensure the Event Center Parking On February 14th, we went to the Comanche Nation Elder Lot was at the forefront of the 2014 priority list: Resolution Center for a Valentine’s party. Twenty-two (22) elders from WT-13-129, a descriptive strip map, accurate legal descrip- our center participated along with our volunteers and staff. tion according to section, township, range, and route number. March 2014 Congregate Meals 411 Finally, the department has been meeting with Tribal Lead- Delivered Meals 284 ership, Casino Management, Engineering Specialist and Transports 50 Sign Agencies for the development and construction of two Bingo Participants 22 projects: the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Complex En- Phone Calls 26 trance Sign and the Sugar Creek Casino Event Center Home Visits 30 Parking Lot and Access Road Projects. If you have any Playing Card Participants 8 questions or concerns regarding the Transportation Plan- Chair Exercise Program Participants 20 ning Program, please feel free to contact me at (405)247- Volunteers 3 2425 ext. 131 or at [email protected] . Affordable Care Act Informational Meeting was held at AoA with fifteen (15) elders participating. On the 25th, the Spe- cial Diabetes Program held a health screening at the AoA.

11 Health & Diabetes Programs CHR/EMS, CD/MH, PHN, Special Diabetes Program-SDPI Patient Transporter and the Tribal Funded Quarterly Quarterly Report Statistical Report January 1-March 31, 2014 January 1-March 31, 2014 Submitted by: Terri Anquoe, SDPI Director Submitted by: Fran Harrison, CHR/EMS Director CLIENT SERVICES: Eyeglass assistance – 36  TRANSPORTATION 31 Special medications/supplies – 16  DIABETES SUPPLIES 71 Partials – 0  DIABETES EDUCATION 23 Diabetic shoes – 7  SHOE ASSISTANCE 4 Nutritional supplements – 0  DENTURE ASSISTANCE 0 Operations & Maintenance – 3 DIABETES/HEALTH EVENTS: Home/office/hospital visits – 291  HEALTHY HEART PRESENTATION 9 Phone calls/case mgmt. – 725  SMOKING/TOBACCO PRESENTATION 11 Health Education activities – 17  DIABETES ALERT DAY 10 Patient Care-pick up meds, etc – 74 Patient Care – deliver meds, etc. – 61 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP MEETINGS: Casefind/screenings – 24  OK SW TRIBES DIABETES TEAM 3 Emergency Care - 1  BLING-RIVERSIDE 2 Transports – 106  LIVE-CADDO COUNTY 2 Administrative-meetings – 53  DENTAL PROJECT 5 Trainings – 13 TRAININGS: Community Involvement – 4  DIABETES PREVENTION TOUR 1 No shows – 67 LAWTON IHS-MARCH 28, 2014 Other – 21

Cumulative totals of the CHRs, Patient Transporter, PHN, AWARDS: Admin. Assistant and our Receptionist.  ORAL HEALTH MINI-GRANT JANUARY 15, 2014 Please call 405/247-8658 should you have any questions. OKC AREA INTER-TRIBAL HEALTH BOARD

Chemical Dependency/Mental Health RECOGNITION:  RECOGNIZED AS CERTIFIED HEALTHY BUSINESS Program WITH MERIT-JANUARY 8, 2014 Quarterly Report  RECOGNITION LUNCHEON-FEBRUARY 13, 2014 January 1-March 31, 2014 Submitted by: Linda Bruner, ICADC, Counselor OUTREACH:  SDPI CLIENT WINTER NEWSLETTER In the second quarter, I participated in two Health related FEBRUARY 2014 activities. I have 5 clients on a waiting list for Residential Treatment, 8 clients in outpatient counseling, 3 clients in UPCOMING: Behavioral Health counseling. I have completed 14 alcohol/  COLGATE MOBILE DENTAL VAN drug assessments. I’ve had 42 transports this quarter.  BASIC SCREENINGS, TREATMENT REFERRALS  AGES 1-12 The improvement I have made to this program is extending  MAY 1, 2014 services to clients. Explaining to the clients what resources are available for them and what they can achieve. SITES: WICHITA AND AFFILIATED TRIBES COMPLEX WICHITA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER The goal I have for this program is to increase the number ANADARKO HEAD START of clients and to do more Outreach to inform tribal members of our services. I would like to have an additional staff member.

12 Employee Spotlight Janny Williams

Janny Williams is the Receptionist for the Health Programs. Janny began her employment with the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes as a temporary program assistant for the Community Services Block Grant. At the time of employment, she was attending school at the Caddo Kiowa Technical School. A few years later she was hired for a full-time position as the Receptionist for the Health Department. When asked what she feels is the most important aspect of her job, she stated “Helping and serving my Wichita people is a very rewarding job.” Janny grew up in the Grac- emont and Anadarko area, and has also lived in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Family members were important influences in her life, “My mom was a wonderful lady. I hope to one day become half the person she was. My dad was a hard working Christian man. I totally found that in my husband. My aunts are strong women who have been a second mom to me.” In her spare time Janny enjoys spending time with her family, and playing her favorite game Candy Crush. Janny is the daughter of the late Kay Goombi (Wichita) and Paul Goombi (Kiowa).The Wichita and Affiliat- ed Tribes would like to thank Janny for her dedication in providing services to the tribal members and community.

Summer Youth Program Wichita Young Men’s Society

The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Juvenile Services Program will be hosting a Summer Youth Program for enrolled tribal members and descendants (descendants must provide proof of eligibility for example father/mother CDIB card or other documentation). The program will focus on those between the ages 6 - 15 years old. It will be hosted at the Wichita and Affiliated Tribal grounds.

Applications are available as of May 1, 2014. They can be picked up anytime between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm at the Family Services building or can be requested for e-mail by the above e-mail address. They are required to be completed in full and submitted back to the Juvenile Services The Wichita Young Men’s Society has been busy in April. They won 1st place in Program by 5:00pm May 26, 2014. the Language with Song at the Language Fair, performed at the Honor the Child Day and at the JOM Honor Banquet at Gracemont. Pictured: Paul Tointigh, The dates are scheduled to begin June 2, 2014 – June 26, Jimmy Reeder, Gary McAdams, James Marquez, Joshua Brown, Kody McAd- 2014 from the hours of 8:00am – 12:00pm but will be extend- ams, Kevin Marquez and Brenton Chaddlesone. ed on days of field trips. The first week of July will not be scheduled for those who need to be with Family during the Wichita Language Class-Spring 2014 4th of July celebrations. It will then begin again July 7, 2014 – July 25, 2014. It will end on July 25th to permit family ad- justments for the new school year to begin. Transportation is the responsibility of the parent.

Tentative activities scheduled are to include but not be lim- ited to: Wichita Culture, Nutrition, Health, Physical Health, Mental Health, Financial Classes, Sciences/Environmental Protection, Video Camera workshop, and Arts and Crafts. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

For questions please contact Yvonne Goetsch, Juvenile Ser- The Wichita Language Class would like to thank Doris McLemore for assisting vices Director at [email protected] or (405) with the class, Gary McAdams for the translations and mothers, Tasha Fridia 247-2425 ext. 125. and Claudia Taylor for helping with the props for the skit. Tsu-theets!

13 Social Services, TSSF & ICW

LIHEAP Assistance Available  Utility Assistance: 62 applicants; 57 approved; 2 referred out; 3 denied (already received assistance) The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Low Income Home Energy  Hotel Assistance: 11 applicants; 10 approved; 1 denied Assistance Program, LIHEAP, will now take applications for (already received assistance) summer coolant assistance from enrolled tribal members,  Incarcerated Assistance: 4 tribal members approved who are head of household. First priority will be given to elders and families with children. A current cooling bill, in- Indian Child Welfare Program come verification, social security cards and CDIB must be Quarterly Report submitted for each household member. January 1-March 31, 2014 Assistance will be provided on a first-come, first-served Submitted by: Joan Williams, ICW Director basis. Tribal members who have received assistance from the tribe, another tribe or the Department of Human Ser- INDIAN CHILD WELFARE: To prevent the breakup of fam- vices between the months of October 2013 and July 2014 ilies and to insure that the permanent removal of tribal chil- are ineligible. dren from the custody of their parent(s) or custodian shall be a last resort. Children who have been reunified with Applications may be obtained between 8 a.m. and 4:30 family, adopted and/or able to remain in their homes with p.m. Monday-Friday at the Family and Children Services preventive services is considered an accomplishment. Dur- Building at the Wichita and Affiliated Tribal complex. ing this period, there were thirty-two (32) children enrolled or eligible for enrollment in State and/or Tribal Custody re- Social Services & ceiving case management services. The status of these Domestic Family Violence Programs children is as follows: Six (6) - adoption, two (2) - guardianship and twenty-two (22) - reunification with parent/relative Quarterly Report and two (2) are in trial reunification with parent. January 1-March 31, 2014 Submitted by: Cynthia Billy, Acting Director CHILD WELFARE SERVICES: To protect and promote the welfare of child by preventing the neglect, abuse or exploi- Social Service Program tation of children; support at-risk families with services to General Assistance (GA) has assisted three applicants. allow children to remain with family or return to family in a Child Welfare Assistance (CWA)-There is no current fund- timely manner; promote the safety, permanence and well- ing available from the BIA for assistance in this category. being of children in foster care and adoptive families; provides training, professional development and support to Adult Protective Services (APS) – 1 ensure a well-qualified workforce. During this period, four (4) at-risk families with six (6) children were assisted with Supervised IIM Accounts – There are currently five (5) Su- crisis intervention services. pervised IIM Accounts.

Guardianship –26 active Guardianship cases. PROMOTING SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES: To assure the safety and well-being of family members by promoting a safe, stable and nurturing home environment for healthy Tribal Social Services Fund (TSSF) child development; assist families to resolve crisis situa- Quarterly Report tions; avoid unnecessary out of home placement; and pro- January 1-March 31, 2014 mote family reunification or other permanent placement for Submitted by: Cynthia Billy, Director those children in out of home care. During this period four (4) families with ten (10) children were assisted with pre- The Tribal Social Services Fund Program is here to assists vention and reunification services. families who are experiencing financial hardships and need assistance towards paying bills that are a necessity. FOSTER CARE PROGRAM: Three (3) Wichita tribal foster

The following are numbers of tribal families that have re- homes are certified at this time. Foster parent recruitment ceived assistance during the second quarter of FY 2014: is ongoing.

 Rental Assistance: 23 applicants; 22 approved; 1 de- EVENTS – Family & Children Services staff participated in nied the “Honor the Young Child Event” on April 24, 2014.

14 Education Programs Education Programs **Grade Incentive Award** Quarterly Report This program is available to enrolled Wichita youth in the 6th January 1-March 31, 2014 -12th grades. Student cannot have a grade lower than a “C” Submitted by: Yolanda Walker, Director on any subject. Grade incentive awards are given once at the end of the academic year. Deadline: July 31, 2014 Please submit the following: 4 - College Graduate Students ● Application

55 - College Undergraduate Students ● Copy of tribal enrollment card ● Copy of official report card (Must include 1st and 2nd se- 6 - Job Placement & Training Students mester grades)

12 - Direct Employment Assistance (JP&T) Grade GPA Gift Card 8 - Adult Education 6th-8th grade 2.0+ $25.00 9th-12th grade 2.5-2.99 $50.00 45 - Johnson O’Malley 9th-12th grade 3.0-3.49 $75.00

9th-12th grade 3.5-4.0 $100.00 Higher Education (College) College applications are available for the upcoming school year. All students must re-apply each year. Deadlines: July 1 - Fall 2014/Spring 2015 semesters November 1 - Spring 2015 semester only

Motor Fuels Tax Revenue Graduation Incentives FY- 2014 High School Graduation and College Graduation Incentive applications are being accepted for the fiscal year. Please call or email our office for an application.

Tribal Funded Assistance/Incentive Program FY-2014 Senior Cap & Gown/ACT Test Fee This program is available to enrolled Wichita youth in the 12th grade. The student must attach vendor information with the application. Deadline: None Please submit the following:  Application  Copy of tribal enrollment card  Vendor information

Oklahoma’s Promise Application Deadline June 30, 2014 Oklahoma residents currently in the 8th, 9th, or 10th grade JOM Student-Elias Ataddlety will need to complete the 2013-2014 application. Earn college tuition or tuition for courses at a public technology Elias Ataddlety is a student in the Tribe’s JOM Program at center. For further info you may contact your high school Gracemont. Elias proudly displayed his awards during the counselor, our office, or log onto www.okpromise.org JOM Honor Banquet held on April 24, 2014. Elias is the son of Edwina Horsechief. Congratulations Elias. We are proud of you!

15 CCDF Program & HR

CCDF Program  Watching the multimedia presentation about space ex- Quarterly Reprot ploration, planets of the solar system, birth of a star and January 1-March 31, 2014 Tribal Storytelling. Submitted by Kathy Hopen, CCDF Director

14 newly enrolled children in the WCDC with 48 total enroll- Human Resource Office ment. Quarterly Report

14 full time staff & 5 part time staff at the WCDC. Staff pay- January 1-March 31, 2014 Submitted by: Breezy Prince, HR Manager roll contributes approximately $380,000 annually to the community. Total # of Employees = 67

CCDF provided child care assistance to 10 families each 62 – Regular Full-Time / 3 – Part-Time / 2 – Temporary month in this quarter. 33 – Wichita Tribal Members / 25 – Native Americans / 9 – Non-Native Americans CCDF provides oversight to the Wichita Child Development Center. Parent Handbook was revised as well as the Policy Job Vacancies – January 2014 to March 2014 and Procedure for the WCDC. A staff pay scale was ap- Tribal Government Services Specialist – closed 02/07/2014 proved by the WEC. 7 – Applications Received 3 – Wichita Tribal Members / 4 – Native Americans / 0 – Non Improvements to the Wichita Child Development Center are: -Native Americans 1. Painting entire interior of the center 2. Buffing & waxing the floors Temporary Laborers (4) – closed 03/21/2014 3. T-shirts for staff uniformity 15 – Applications Received 4. For added safety to the children and to alert staff that a 8 – Wichita Tribal Members / 5 – Native Americans / 2 – Non -Native Americans door has been opened, door chimes will be placed on: outside door of lobby, all classroom doors, break room New Employees door and kitchen door Regular Full-Time Employees Hired – 6 5. Exit button will be installed out of reach of children and 2 – Wichita Tribal Member / 2 - Native Americans / 2 - Non- in the hallway by the exit door. Parents/teachers will need to Native Americans push the exit button to prevent the door chime from being activated. Yvonne Goetsch, Juvenile Services Director – start 6. There will be two teachers in the classrooms at all re- 01/21/2014 quired times to provide more one on one time. Kristina Coffenberry, WCDC Teacher Assistant – start 02/03/2014 7. The CCDF program arranged for WCDC staff training Sarah Saddleblanket, WCDC Master Teacher – start in Catoosa, OK in March. The training sessions were: 02/03/2014  Observation, Recording & Assessment Development Pamela Pogue, Tribal Government Services Specialist – start  Dealing with Challenging Behaviors 03/03/2014  Health and Safety in the Classroom Nancy Perez, WCDC Teacher Assistant – start 03/05/2014  Extending the Classroom: Outdoor play Kachina Smith, WCDC Teacher Assistant – start 03/05/2014 The staff earned valuable training hours for DHS Licensing. It provided an opportunity to bond and work together as a Part-Time Employees Hired – 0 team. 0 – Wichita Tribal Member / 0 - Native Americans / 0- Non- Native Americans CCDF has purchased a Portable Star Planetarium. The Star Lab is a large dome and uses air to inflate. Participants will Temporary Employees Hired – 0 enter through the wall and then lay on the floor to gaze at the 0 – Wichita Tribal Member / 0 - Native Americans / 0- Non- stars and the teaching begins. Native Americans  Stargazing at the virtual night sky inside the Starlab dome. Separations Starr Chavez – Last Day 01/03/2014  Viewing the photo exhibit of deep space objects like the galaxies, nebullas, comets, and supernova. Juanita Moore – Last Day 01/31/2014 Tiffany Lonewolf – Last Day 03/07/2014

16 2014 Oklahoma Native Youth Language Fair Winners

Wichita Young Men’s Society-1st Place-Language with Song (6th-8th) Thunder Bowman, Kevin Marquez, Jaxon Bowman, James Marquez, Brenton Chaddlesone, Kody McAdams and Joshua Brown.

Language Class-2nd Place-Spoken Language (6th-8th) Oscar Saldana, Lacee Leonard, Elizabeth Saldana, Kennedy Fridia, Isabella Fridia, Leyla Saldana, Kareriss Williams-Not Pictured Trudie Spybuck.

Makennah McAdams 1st-Poetry (6th-8th)

Kennedy Fridia 2nd-Book (K-2nd)

Individual Language Class Winners Trudie Taylor 3rd Place-Language w/Song-Kennedy Fridia (K-2nd) 3rd-Poster & 2nd Spoken Language 2nd Place-Language w/Song-Kareriss Williams (3-5th) 1st Place-Language w/Song-Isabelle Fridia (3-5th)

Elva Adair, Wichita-Riverside Student Charlie McAdams 3rd Place-Spoken Language- Wichita Little Sisters-Singing Wichita Lullabyes 3rd-Language w/Song (6th-8th) Wichita Creation Story 17 FDPIR, GAP & Water Programs Food Distribution Program GAP Program Quarterly Report Quarterly Report January 1-March 31, 2014 January 1-March 31, 2014 Submitted by: Beth Parker, Director Submitted by: Jason Prince, Director

The Food Distribution Program has been working extremely The WDEP General Assistance Program (GAP) has found hard this past quarter. We had our Management Evaluation 1 illegal dumpsite on Wichita Tribal Lands which were in- in March. There were several areas of the program that putted to GPS and GIS, then uploaded to the IHS Database were tested by Lou Hankins, USDA Representative from during the month of January. WDEP Lonnie Standing, GAP the Oklahoma City Field Office and Lynn Jackson, USDA Technician attended 5 meetings in the first 2 quarters of the Representative from the Dallas Field Office. grant year they were 2 (TECO) Tribal Environmental Coali- tion in Oklahoma on November 19, 2013 and March 18th, The review covered period Fiscal Year 2013 and part of 2014 at the Sac and Fox Learning Center in Stroud, OK., 1 Fiscal Year 2014 and included the following areas: State (RTOC) Regional Tribal Operations Committee on March Agency Operations; Certifications; Financial Management; 25th Dallas, TX. And 1 (WOTEC) Western Oklahoma Tribal Inventory Control and Accountability; Records and Reports; Operations Coalition meeting on February 20th at the Customer Service; Staff Training; Information and Dissemi- Apache Tribal Complex, 17th Annual Tribal Environmental nation; USDA Foods Distribution Procedures; Monitoring Summit on March 25-28 held in Dallas, TX. WDEP GAP and Reviews and Civil Rights Training. also gave 1 presentation which to the elders in the AOA Building. We were all very pleased with how the review went and look forward to doing even better the next time. Normally WDEP GAP also solicits environmental information from the we are reviewed every 3 or 4 years depending on funding employees of the Wichita Tribe. WDEP GAP also did some availability by USDA. outreach by posting flyers and handing out pamphlets to let the Wichita people know about the events WDEP is having. I would personally like to thank Melonie Saldana, Clifford WDEP GAP Program assisted the Kiowa Tribe and Chey- Swift, James Collins and Phaelin Whish for their coopera- enne and Arapaho Tribes on some illegal dump assess- tion and dedication to the FDP program and their assis- ments. tance with the Management Evaluation. Without their support, the Tribes FDP program would not be where it is today. Water Program Quarterly Report During the months of January, February and March 2014, January 1-March 31, 2014 we served an average of 62 households which came to Submitted by: Jason Prince, EPA Director about 156 individuals monthly. Breaking this down into a dollar value would be the FDP program issuing an average The WDEP Water Program 106 has been monitoring the of $8,606.07 worth of food monthly. following locations: Sugar Creek (2 locations), Five Mile Creek, and the Washita River (2 locations). During the We will be working to increase these numbers over the months of October, November, December, January, Febru- months with our short term goal to be 200 individuals ary and March, the sites were assessed for quality assur- served monthly. ance and were found to be within guidelines described in the WDEP (QAPP) Quality Assurance Project Plan and We encourage everyone to come and visit our program. uploaded to the EPA’s data service WQX. During this quar- We are now a full “store” Food Distribution program. We ter, Craig Watkins, WDEP Water Coordinator, attended 17th allow our participants to shop for themselves and we even Annual Intertribal Environmental Summit in Dallas, TX on have a checkout station where we scan the food items just March 24 - March 28, 2014. On January 31, the WDEP like they would at a grocery store. Water Program solicited environmental information from the Wichita and Affiliated Tribal employees. The WDEP Water If anyone would like more information regarding the Food Program also handed out information pamphlets while vol- Distribution Program, please contact our office at 405/247- unteering stuffing envelopes with the monthly tribal newslet- 9677. ter to mail to tribal members.