Tribe's Bank2 Rebranded Chickasaw Community Bank
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The Chickasaw Times Post Office Box 1548 Ada, OK 74821 Chickasaw Times Vol. LV, No. 2 Official publication of the Chickasaw Nation www.chickasawtimes.net February 2020 Tribe’s Bank2 rebranded Chickasaw Community Bank Governor Bill Anoatubby, at left, was joined by officials and guests for the Chickasaw Community Bank Ribbon Cutting Unveiling Ceremony Jan. 14 in Oklahoma City. From left, Gov. Anoatubby, Lt. Gov. Chris Anoatubby, former Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating, bank CEO T.W. Shannon, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, and former Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry. OKLAHOMA CITY - Bank2 has “Today, our businesses remain Bank’s commitment to our heri- helped small businesses, home- an integral part of our mission to tage and partnership initiatives. owners and community members enhance the quality of life of the “At Chickasaw Community build better lives for almost two Chickasaw people. We also work Bank we are committed to build- decades. Now, Bank2 is changing to ensure business diversifica- ing better lives for everyone, its name to Chickasaw Commu- tion and economic development starting with our employees and nity Bank to better reflect Chicka- include a focus on local commu- customers. As a state-chartered saw values and heritage. nities, because we believe a rising community bank we offer bank- A crane hoists the new Chickasaw Community Bank sign to the top of the former Bank2 building, 909 Governor Bill Anoatubby led a tide should lift all ships.” ing products and service for all South Meridian Ave., Oklahoma City, during a ribbon cutting and unveiling ceremony Jan. 14. The Jan. 14 ceremony celebrating the Bank CEO T.W. Shannon said Oklahomans including commer- bank’s name was officially changed to Chickasaw Community Bank. The new brand better reflects the new name. the new brand, Chickasaw Com- cial lending and home mortgages. bank’s purpose, “Building Better Lives for Everyone,” as well as the mission and community partnership “In its name and in its vision, munity Bank, better reflected the We are the leader in the state for initiatives of the Chickasaw Nation-owned institution. Chickasaw Community Bank bank’s purpose, “Building Better the HUD 184 Native American pays tribute to the culture and Lives for Everyone,” as well as its mortgages.” positive impact of that outreach saw Community Bank is on the history of Chickasaw entrepre- mission and community partner- Chickasaw Community Bank extends throughout the commu- ground floor of the American neurship,” Gov. Anoatubby said. ship initiatives. is wholly owned by the Chicka- nity, the state and the country. dream. “From extensive trade routes “The Chickasaw Nation has al- saw Nation. Opened in 2002, the “The blessing of being a com- “The impeccable reputation of along the Mississippi River in ways been about improving the bank’s assets have increased to munity banker is that we really our shareholder the Chickasaw our Homeland to new businesses quality of life of our communi- more than $200 million since ini- do help people’s dreams come Nation, and our leader Governor in Indian Territory, commerce ty,” Mr. Shannon said. “As a com- tial capital investment of $9 mil- true,” Mr. Shannon said. “Whether Anoatubby, are above reproach has long been seen as a way to munity bank headquartered in lion. Serving the Native American we are helping Oklahomans start and it is important that our cus- improve the quality of life of our Oklahoma City, this name change community is a significant part a business, or helping someone people. will reflect those values and the of the bank’s mission, and the buy their first home, Chicka- SEE BANK RIBBON CUTTING, PAGE 5 State Superintendent of Public Instruction praises tribes for contributions CATOOSA, Okla. – Oklahoma’s State Superintendent of Public In- struction Joy Hofmeister thanked the state’s tribes for their contri- butions to the state’s educational goals during a quarterly meeting of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes Jan. 10. The quarterly meeting was hosted by the Cherokee Nation at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa. “My heart is filled with grati- tude for the service and the prior- itization you have made over the years for the school children of Oklahoma,” Ms. Hofmeister said. Since the beginning of Ms. Hof- meister’s term in 2014, the state’s tribes have invested more than $575.8 million in gaming funds to the state’s education system. “These contributions have Oklahoma’s State Superintendent of Public steadily risen, despite tribal na- Instruction Joy Hofmeister thanked the state’s tions receiving no state subsidies tribes for their investment in Oklahoma’s Tribal leaders at the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes received baskets presented by the Cherokee Nation, which hosted their quarterly meeting to the gaming industry,” Ms. Hof- education system during the Jan. 10 quarterly meeting of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Jan. 10 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. From left, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton, meister said. Civilized Tribes in Catoosa. Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief David Hill, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Chief Greg Chilcoat. These contributions, she said, have been supplemented by Okla- her integrity and legacy for tribal move forward together. homa’s Native American tribes, advocacy, and we look forward to Newly-elected Muscogee (Creek) both monetarily and through seeing how she will use her tal- Nation Principal Chief David Hill their educational programs and ents for leadership and politics in said the Muscogee (Creek) Nation First baby of 2020 services. the future,” Governor Bill Anoa- stands with all tribal nations in “On behalf of the State of Okla- tubby said. the state. homa, again, thank you,” she Mrs. Billy was presented with a “I’m looking forward to work- said. “Thank you for supporting medal, a drum and a copy of the ing with each one of you to en- public education.” resolution honoring her. sure our partnership is strong In other business, the council “We are mighty in our message and our voices are heard as one,” passed a resolution honoring Lisa of unity,” she said. “We continue Principal Chief Hill said. Billy for her service as Secretary to move forward.” Tribal leaders said tribal pro- of Native American Affairs for Tribal leaders said the state’s grams and services help more the State of Oklahoma. many Native American tribes are than just the citizens of their Mrs. Billy recently resigned committed to each other, their respective tribes. They help all from her gubernatorially-appoint- communities and their state. Oklahomans. ed position following the compact “We are united for Oklahoma,” “Construction and operation of renegotiation dispute between the said Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma programs and services, combined tribes and Oklahoma Governor Chief Gary Batton. with governmental and business Kevin Stitt. Mrs. Billy currently Other tribal leaders echoed endeavors, as well as philan- serves as a legislator for the Chief Batton’s message of unity. thropic and infrastructure proj- Chickasaw Nation representing Seminole Nation of Oklahoma ects, make the Chickasaw Nation Billy Holland III and Kaylee Keenan welcomed their baby girl into the world at 6:25 a.m., Jan. 1, 2020 Pontotoc District. Chief Greg Chilcoat said the at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center in Ada. Kinlee Sue Holland was the first Chickasaw baby born in “Today, we thank Lisa Billy for tribes work, communicate and SEE INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL, PAGE 5 the new year at the medical center. Kinlee weighed 6 lbs., 14.5 oz. and measured 19.5 inches at birth. 2 CHICKASAW TIMES February 2020 Shoppers find lots of gently used items for use in the home ReUse Center celebrates 10 years of reducing solid waste ADA, Okla. – The Chickasaw Visionary Leadership Award. anyone in need. Nation ReUse Center opened its Perry Payne Jr., the ReUse Cen- doors in Ada Jan. 5, 2010. Since DOCUMENT SHREDDING ter warehouse foreman, is proud then, the center has helped the of the impact this month-long community keep over 1.6 million EVENT IN APRIL event has on the community. pounds of reusable materials The ReUse Center also plans During a typical day of the from ending up in landfills – all an annual document-shredding drive, 145 coats are distributed. while offering clothing, house- event the week of Earth Day in Almost 1,400 total coats given out wares and materials to the public April. This event provides the over the duration of the drive. for no charge. public an opportunity to dispose Residents throughout Pontotoc The ReUse Center is a public of unwanted paper documents County and surrounding areas service available to everyone. in an environmentally conscious are involved in the coat drive. The ReUse Center, 2205 N. way. “It is amazing to see so many Broadway, is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 More than five tons of shredded people helping out their neigh- p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays material was collected during the bors and their community,” Mr. for normal business hours, with 2019 event. Payne said. special days occurring on the The ReUse Center also coordi- first and third Monday of every nates with the Ada Recycling Co- ABOUT THE REUSE CENTER month exclusively for Chickasaw The Chickasaw Nation ReUse Center gives price-conscious customers a way to find unique items for alition during its annual House- The Chickasaw Nation ReUse personal use and helps keep reusable items out of landfills. Since its opening Jan. 5, 2010, the center citizens. hold Hazardous Waste Collection Center provides used items for has helped the Ada community keep more than 100 tons of reusable materials from ending up in “The ReUse Center’s service is landfills.