ChickasawOfficial Times publication of the Chickasaw Nation Vol. XXXXI No. 8 August 2006 Ada, Oklahoma Chickasaw Princess Pageant Annual Meeting and Festival set October 2 in Tishomingo for September 30 in Tishomingo TISHOMINGO, Okla. – Thou- this time of year,” Governor grounds of the historic Chicka- sands of Chickasaws are gearing Anoatubby said. “The annual saw capitol, Pennington Park, up for the week-long celebration meeting and festival is a great Murray State College campus, of tribal culture and heritage time for Chickasaw families to Johnston County Sports com- during the 46th Annual Meeting gather and celebrate our culture plex and other venues. of the Chickasaw Nation and the and history.” Several events have been 18th Annual Chickasaw Festival Following the “State of the scheduled to take place through- September 30 through October Nation” address, hundreds of out the week. These include the 7, 2006. spectators will line Tishomin- Chickasaw Princess Pageant, A variety of exciting events go’s Main Street for the annual Junior Olympics, softball and designed to appeal to people of parade, which includes bands, golf tournaments, Youthful all ages and all walks of life have floats, and a variety of other Celebration, cultural tours and been scheduled to take place in exciting entrants from across demonstrations, Heritage Pres- Tishomingo, the historic capitol southern Oklahoma. ervation Awards, kids’ “Fun of the Chickasaw Nation, as well Other events scheduled for to Learn” tent, senior arts and as Ada and Kullihoma stomp the day include the Chickasaw crafts tent, JC Riding Club ro- grounds. Traditional Lunch, cultural deo, and a cultural evening at Chickasaw Nation Governor and Dance Troupe demonstra- Kullihoma. Bill Anoatubby will deliver the tions, Chickasaw artists ex- For information about the 46th “State of the Nation” address hibition, Band Day Extrava- Annual Meeting of the Chicka- 2005 - 2006 Royalty from left, Chickasaw Junior 9 a.m. Saturday, October 7 at ganza, “Chickasaws” book saw Nation and the 18th Annual Princess Jaisen Monetathchi, Little Miss Chicka- Fletcher Auditorium on the cam- launch, horseshoe tournament Chickasaw Festival, call (580) saw Hailey Taylor, and Chickasaw Princess Tamela pus of Murray State College in and more. 371-2040 or 1 (800) 593-3356. Alexander. Tishomingo. Festival events and activi- Contributed by Kerri McDonald, “We always look forward to ties will be conducted on the tribal media relations. The Chickasaw Princess Com- people.” mittee is now accepting applica- Applicants must be residents August 30 in Tishomingo tions from young ladies who are of the Chickasaw Nation, be a interested in participating in the minimum one-quarter Chicka- Constitution Celebration welcomes everyone 2006-2007 Chickasaw Princess saw, be a registered Chickasaw On August 30, Pageant. The pageant is sched- citizen, be the required age by nounced. There will the Chickasaw uled for October 2. the date of the pageant, never be two categories, Nation will cel- Contestants will do their best have been married, have no 12-and-under and ebrate the 150th to become Chickasaw Princess, children, have never served 13-and-over. Win- anniversary of the 17 to 23 years of age; Chickasaw as a princess in the respective ners will be awarded Chickasaw Con- cash prizes and all Junior Princess, 12 to 16 years of category, have reliable trans- stitution. Activi- participants will re- age; or Little Miss Chickasaw, 7 portation, abstain from the use ties are planned to ceive vouchers for to 11 years of age. of drugs, alcohol or tobacco-re- celebrate when the commemorative t- “The princess program is lated products during the reign constitution estab- shirts. Examples of a great way for young ladies as princess, attend public or lished the modern appropriate dress to excel and learn about our private school and be working government of the for men in the rich heritage,” said Gov. Bill toward a diploma or be a high Chickasaw Na- 1850s include blue Anoatubby. “It is an honor to tion denim work pants, have our princesses serve as See Princess Pageant, The festivities suspenders and a ambassadors for the Chickasaw page 28 will begin with waistcoat or vest. Capitol tours and Appropriate dress youth activities at for women in the 5 p.m., Wednes- 1850s include hoop day, August 30, at Pennington area. skirts, petticoats and corsets. For Park in Tishomingo. The tours Following the opening session additional information on period and youth activities will be on- will be performances by gospel dress, contact Pam Kanuch at going until 7 p.m. singers and a picnic dinner. (580) 436-7270. “This is a historic event,” The Chickasaw Children’s Prizes will be awarded to win- said Governor Bill Anoatubby. Choir will perform, and a one- ners of the student Constitution “Chickasaws of all ages will act play depicting historic events Day art contest and student Oklahoma City, OK 731 OK City, Oklahoma enjoy this occasion as we cel- surrounding the ratification of Constitution Day essay contest. Permit No.1 Permit Ada, OK 74821 OK Ada, ebrate the reestablishment of our the constitution will be a high- Entry deadline for both contests PAID Post Office Box 1548 Box Office Post constitution.” light of the evening. is August 18. US Postage US The Chickasaw Times Chickasaw The PRESORTED STANDARD PRESORTED The Chickasaw Nation Honor Later in the evening, partici- Guard will conduct the opening pants and winners of the period See Constitution session at 5:45 p.m. at the stage dress costume contest will be an- Celebration, page 8 2 Legislative Minutes August 2006 CHICKASAW TRIBAL LEGISLATURE Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert REGULAR SESSION 12 yes votes David Stout Building The motion to approve GR23-075 carried unanimously. Ada, Oklahoma (Mr. Tim Colbert was not present for the vote.) June 16, 2006 General Resolution Number 23-076, Decision to Not Opt-in Under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 AGENDA ITEM #1 CALL MEETING TO ORDER The U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has contacted Governor Bill Chairperson Scott Colbert called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Anoatubby, asking if the Chickasaw Nation wishes to opt-in under certain provisions Invocation of federal law as provided in the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act Invocation was given by Ms. Green. of 1994. The three provisions are: the death penalty; the “three strikes” mandatory AGENDA ITEM #2 ROLL CALL life provision; and juvenile transfers to adult status for 13 - and 14 - year olds. Members present: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easterling, A motion was made by Mr. Woods and seconded by Ms. Green to approve Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean McManus, Mooniene Ogee, Judy Goforth GR23-076. Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easter- Staff present: Doretta Sellers, Recording Secretary, Harold Stick, Sergeant-At- ling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean McManus, Mooniene Ogee, Judy Goforth Arms, Robert Cheadle, Legislative Counsel Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert Guests present: James A. Humes, Sue Simmons, Melvin Stoner, Kathleen Stoner, 13 yes votes Kirk Perry, Linda Harris, Ron Jacome, Wayne Perry, Albert Perry, Ron Frazier, Wilma The motion to approve GR23-076 carried unanimously. Watson, Mike Watson, Jessie Kemp Permanent Resolution Number 23-005, Amendments to Title 16 of the Chickasaw AGENDA ITEM #3 INVOCATION Nation Code (Legislature and Legislation) Invocation was given earlier. This resolution amends Title 16 of the Chickasaw Nation Code so that the term AGENDA ITEM #4 READING OF MINUTES - May 19, 2006 “Committee Chair” is uniform and all references to the “CFR Court” are corrected A motion was made by Ms. Green and seconded by Ms. Briggs to approve the to the proper court of the Chickasaw Nation. May 19, 2006 minutes. A motion was made by Mr. Woods and seconded by Dr. Goforth Parker to Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easter- approve PR23-005. ling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean McManus, Mooniene Ogee, Judy Goforth Members voting yes: Beth Alexander, Linda Briggs, Tim Colbert, Holly Easter- Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert ling, Mary Jo Green, Donna Hartman, Dean McManus, Mooniene Ogee, Judy Goforth 13 yes votes Parker, Wanda Blackwood Scott, Wilson Seawright, Steve Woods, Scott Colbert The motion to approve the minutes of May 19, 2006 carried unanimously. 13 yes votes AGENDA ITEM #5: UNFINISHED BUSINESS The motion to approve PR23-005 carried unanimously. Mr. Tim Colbert requested that the monthly financial statements be available before Mr. Woods concluded his report. the Legislative session begins. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Linda Briggs AGENDA ITEM #6: REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Permanent Resolution Number 23-006, Amendments to Title 10, Chapter 2, Sec- LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT by Committee Chair Steve Woods tions 10-202 and 10-203 of the Chickasaw Nation Code (Consolidated Governmental General Resolution Number 23-074, Approval of Development Budget Budget) This resolution approves the Development Budget for the construction of the New This resolution amends Title 10, Chapter 2, Sections 10-202 and 10-203 of the Judicial Building, Project Number 20-0021-04 in the amount of $4,896,290 and for Chickasaw Nation Code by separating the financial plan of Chickasaw Enterprises the construction of the Sick Child Care Building, Project Number 30-0037-04 in from the Consolidated Governmental Budget and making it a supplement to the the amount of $299,693. Consolidated Governmental Budget. Such amendments would simplify the budget- A motion was made by Mr. Woods and seconded by Ms. Green to approve ing process for both the Executive and Legislative Departments.