NEWSLETTERP.O. Box 729

Anadarko, OK 73005newsletter@wichitatribe.com

“I’m going to tell you something“ - A publication of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribeska:si:h ke?etara:kwa:ri

December, 2014Distributed January 21, 2015

Phone: 405-247-2425Fax: 405-247-2430

Website: www.wichitatribe.com

This issue features the following:Page 2

Presiden’ts ReportPages 3-6

Wichita Executive Committee ReportPage 7

Committee Meeting FeesPage 8

Employment StatisticsPage 9

Celebrities in MotionPage 10

Little Sisters DHS/After-School WeatherPage 11

Employee Christmas PartyPage 12

AoA Christmas LuncheonPage 13

WCDC/After-School ChristmasPage 14

New Year’s WatchPages 15-16

Vacancies

Wichita Executive CommitteeTerms Expire 07/2016

Terri Parton- PresidentJesse E. Jones- Vice President

Myles Stephenson Jr.- SecretaryS. Robert White Jr.- Treasurer

Shirley Davilla- Committee MemberKaren Thompson- Committee Member

Gladys Walker- Committee MemberCynthia Billy- Acting Tribal Administrator

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President’s ReportThis is the December 2014 news-letter. Time to reflect on the year gone by. Time to reflect on things that have been accomplished in the last year so that we have direction on where we need to go in 2015. Below are just a few of things that we were able to accomplish in 2014. These things take effort from a variety of people from the Executive Com-mittee, staff, commissions, business entities and support from our tribal membership in sharing our vision to move forward.

Accomplishments for 2014

Youth

• Implemented After School Program

• Implemented Summer Youth Program

• Implemented Summer Intern Program

• Implemented Summer Intern Program for Anadarko Indus-tries-joint effort

• Implemented Kitikiti’sh Scholarship Program

• Implemented High School

Seniors Assistance with an-nouncements, pictures, and class rings

• Received 1st Place at Language Fair-Wichita Young Men’s So-ciety

• Received 2nd Place at Language Fair-Language Class

• Received various places at Language Fair for multiple children in various categories

• Sydney Prince, first Wichita tribal youth to be a Youth Ambassador out of 40 Native youth across the nation to attend the White House Tribal Nations Con fer-ence

Elders

• Painted AoA Building• Purchased new items for

AoA Building-Salad Bar, tables and chairs

• Purchased new bus and van for AoA

• Hired full time AoA Direc tor• Approved funding to assist

with trips

Grants and Funding

• Received Air Grant• Received ONAC Grant• Received Bright Smiles Grant • Received VOCA Grant• Received Wichita History Cen-

ter Grant• Received funding for Caddo

Nation ICW Cases

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President’s Report (continued)

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President Additional Meetings

Quarter-October 1 to December 31, 2014. The number in front rep-resents the number of meetings.

4-Inter-Tribal Health Board Meetings-10/09/2014 (IHS-Law-ton-Fran Harrison Attended in my place), 12/06/2014 (IHS-Anadar-ko), 12/11/2014 (IHS-Lawton), 12/18/2014 Special Meeting (IHS-Lawton)

3-WCD Meetings-10/16/2014 (Wichita Complex), 11/13/2014 (Delaware Complex), 12/11/2014 (Wichita Complex)

1-Riverside Indian School New School Dedication- 10/21/2014

1-Physicians Hospital Tour-10/27/2014

1-Government Accounting Office- 10/28/2014

1-Indian Landowners Workshop- 11/06/2014

1-Anadarko American Indian Veterans Stand Down- 11/07/2014

1-Meeting with OST Officials- 11/13/2014

1-Tribal Leader Meeting with Governor Fallin- 11/14/2014

1-NAFOA Tribal Leader Discussion with U.S. Senate Committee on Finance-12/02/2014

1-UINOKT Meeting-12/05/2014Also attended several other meetings

• Added Cell Tower Administra-tor Position and Program

New Programs

• Implemented $10 minimum wage for all tribal entities

• Implemented new Dental and Orthodontics Programs

• Implemented Home Improve-ment Program

• Implemented Smoke Free Policy effective January 1, 2015

Business, Land and Buildings

• Received Healthy Business Certification

• Purchased Town Property Lot-In Trust-Approximately 7,500 square feet

• Purchased Wright Properties-80 Acres

• Purchased Wright Propeties-Fi-nanced approximately 60 acres

• Purchased Hinton Travel Inn• Completed Event Center• Completed Community Build-

ing• Completed Master Plan for area

around Wichita Travel Plaza• Expanded cemetery-still ongo-

ing workLaws

• Negotiated Tobacco Compact• Approval for Leasing Ordi nance

Under the Hearth Act• Approved Gaming Ordinance

revisions

Other

• Held Referendum Election • Completed Demographic Sur-

vey

• Implemented acceptance of credit/debit cards at WCDC and Gift Shop

• Implemented Google and Apple App for Tribe

• Reported financials, revenues and statistics in newsletters

• Completed fiber optic line in-stallation

ConclusionAs you can see we have had a busy year. We hope that 2015 is even busier. I have included some infor-mation on our meetings and meet-ing fees in this newsletter. I hope you see from the accomplishments and the information that is provid-ed quarterly about our meetings that we have a lot going on and are con-stantly busy moving forward. All things take time. There are times I wish we could move forward faster but there are reasons sometimes that things need to move slower. The Creator has been good to our peo-ple in 2014. Please continue to pray for good things in 2015 not only for our Tribe but also for our surround-ing Indian people. God bless each of you with many blessings in 2015.

Tribal Enrollment as of today (January 21, 2015)

2,821

Major Expenses for Professional Services FY- 2014

These numbers are subject to change pending any outstanding invoices not posted as of 9/30/14

Legal Fees- $249,717 (Per Finley & Cook)Accounting Fees- $343,333 (Per F&C)Payroll Fees- $17,712 (Per F&C)

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Wichita Executive Committee ReportsWichita Executive Committee

Activity Summary October 1-December 31, 2014

Submitted by:

President: Terri Parton

Please note that this is just to give you a summary of the various issues dis-cussed by the Committee and in some cases the things approved. This is not all inclusive but it is being provided to you to give you an idea of the various things that come before the Committee. Listed are the main topics with brief listings of things discussed.

10/03/2014-Special Meeting

• Guernsey-Discussion on Master Plan for area around Wichita Travel Plaza and water and sewer options for the area.

• Tabled Items from 09/30/2014 Meet-ing-Resolution WT-213-Enrollment, approved carpet cleaning quote for Hinton Travel Inn, wage scale informa-tion not available, update on cemetery dirt work, update on SBA information, Site Plan for set-a-side properties, ap-proved Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker invoice, denied IHS request for dona-tion for employee fund, approved sale in Gift Shop and approved ELOCC’s authorization for Finley & Cook.

• Old Business-No “Old Business” dis-cussed.

• New Business-Health Programs com-plaint discussed, AoA issues discussed and action taken regarding café manag-er.

10/13/2014-Regular Meeting

• Tribal Administrator Report-Ap-proved recommendation to hire Gerald Collins as the permanent ICDBG Di-

rector, approved hire of Mary Botone from temporary to full time for Cell Tower position, discussion on commu-nication position, discussion on space cost, discussion on wireless service, discussion on tardiness, discussion on advertising for After School Program, discussion on family services sign and discussion for refrigerator and freezer for Community Building.

• Finley & Cook Report-Presentation on Navigator Software, discussion on fi-nancials ending 09/30/2014, discussion on Juvenile Services Program potential carryover and discussion on FY-2014 audit.

• Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP Report-Executive Session-Discussion on trust applications, land exchange, Federal Charter, gaming ordinance revisions, Sugar Creek Casino, Event Center and land proposal. Approved direction to HSDW to survey 80 acres for trust application.

• Sugar Creek Casino-Approved change from one year to six months for re-employment at Sugar Creek Casino, discussion on Finley & Cook and dis-cussion on HR issues. Event center issues including floor, sound board, parking lot, dirt mound, holdback and punch list and lights.

• Thalden, Boyd & Emery-Presentation

• Wichita Tax Commission Report–Discussion was held on expanding smoke shop and commission getting bids. Discussion was also held on motor vehicle tag issues and alcohol licensing.

• Wichita Gaming Commission Re-port-Discussion was held on café issues, health & safety standards, training, pur-chasing furniture and shuttle issues. • Old Business-No “Old Business” was discussed.

• New Business-Approved Resolution WT-15-02-Enrollment and Resolution WT-15-03-Sugar Creek Casino gaming lease.

10/14/2014-Special Meeting

• Wichita Tribe Industrial Development Commission-Discussion on SBA issues and purchase of remaining 49% interest in Wichita Tribal Enterprises. Discus-sion was held on back office support for WTE, task orders, reports and manag-ers. Discussion was held on the Wich-ita Travel Plaza reporting, Paycom, po-sitions for CEO, Office Manager and Accounting Technician, economic de-velopment grant and strategic planning.

• Wichita Housing Authority-Discus-sion on needs for job skills for construc-tion type projects, tribal member rehab program and swimming pool.

• Resolutions for Approval-Approved Resolution WT-15-04-Enrollment.

• Old Business-Discussion on fraudu-lent mail received, Sugar Creek Casino parking lot update and upcoming Spe-cial Council Meeting.

• New Business-Consensus regarding tribal princess funds to be used during Expo and Annual Dance, information provided on the Office of Natural Re-source Revenue and information on the Riverside Dedication Ceremony com-ing up in October.

10/21/2014-Special Meeting

• Tribal Administrator-Charles Tippe-connic-Approved recommendation to hire Amber Luke for the Communica-tions Manager, information on Phealin Whish being hired as the Warehouse Assistant for FDPIR and Property & Procurement Specialist Denise Tart-sah. EPA and ICW positions will be re-advertised. Interviews for the AoA

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WEC Reports (continued)Director and the Juvenile Services Assistant. Information on the Breast Cancer Awareness event, spook trail, carpet for administration building and non-smoking policy.

• Wichita Tribe Sports Commis sion-Tabled until later.

• Resolutions for Approval-Approved Resolution WT-15-05-Enrollment; approved Resolution WT-15-06-1st quarter release of funds for Wichita Tax Commission; and approved Resolution WT-15-07-1st quarter release of funds for Wichita Gaming Commission.

• Old Business-Texaco Property discus-sion including electric, gas, water, sep-tic and sewer. A museum and Hinton Travel Inn update were given.

• New Business-Approved education request for direct employment assis-tance issue, denied request for tribal flag to school with no Wichita students, approved donation to Silvercrest Manor for elder Halloween powwow, approved TERO position description, approved travel for President Terri Parton to at-tend the White House Tribal Nations Conference and approved diabetic shoe request for tribal member through di-rect services.

• Wichita Tribe Sports Commis-sion-Discussion was held on revoked li-cense of fighter, fights, job descriptions, how fighters are paid, suspended fighter, ID’s, private tables and t-shirt purchase.

10/28/2014-Special Meeting

• Tribal Administrator-Charles Tippe-connic-Discussion was held on the need to resolve the BIA CAP response, IHS inspection for AoA and portable build-ing with corrective action, compliance officer follow up with Juvenile Services, Wi-Fi for buildings, carpet quotes, re-port for number of transports, update on

outstanding HR issue, employee Christ-mas Party, Smoke Fee Policy, training, the need for bigger grants from Grant Writer, approved recommendation to hire Judy Onkoba for AoA director. In-formation provided on Angel Botone being hired for Juvenile Services Pro-gram and upcoming interviews for Air Coordinator. Resolutions for Approv-al-Approved Resolution WT-15-08-En-rollment; approved Resolution WT-15-09-Lease for Allotment #248; approved Resolution WT-15-10-SCC game lease; tabled Resolution WT-15-11-Prepayment of Texaco Property; ap-proved Resolution WT-15-12-Request-ing appraisal of Wichita Allotment #268 and Resolution WT-15-13-Requesting Appraisal of Wichita Allotment #544-C.

• Old Business-Update on Hinton Trav-el Inn including Loomis, approved view only for online banking and menu. Dis-cussion on Sugar Creek Casino. Ap-proved merit increases for Sugar Creek Casino. Discussed NIGC visit, gaming ordinance, September 30, 2014 finan-cials and assistant manager position. Discussion on Wichita Child Devel-opment Center billing. Discussion on Council meeting to be held on Novem-ber 15, 2014. Discussion on potential consultant and wind energy.

• New Business-Information on the Anadarko Public Schools Indian Edu-cation Policies, approved TSSF request and discussion on tribal member issue.

11/04/2014-Special Meeting

• Tribal Member-David Leonard-Dis-cussion with sign vendor. No action taken.

• Tribal Administrator-Charles Tippe-connic-Discussion on BIA CAP, new hire information, approved action for outstanding HR issue to be resolved by 12/31/2014, AoA insulation on doors, portable building kitchen clean up, fol-

low up on Juvenile Service compliance not done, approved Wi-Fi purchase, reviewed carpet quotes, still waiting on times spent on transports, following up on the invoice held list from Finley & Cook and discussion on the Smoke Free Policy.

• Old Business-Approved Pendleton’s to sell for $180 each. Discussion held on the Hinton Travel Inn including pay-roll and food costs. Approved payment of insurance for properties purchased from Wright’s. Discussion on event cen-ter. Information provided for WCDC billing. Discussion on possible consul-tant, Wichita Gift Shop Credit Cards and wage scale.

• New Business-Approved tribal mem-ber request for TSSF. 11/08/2014-Special Meeting

• Finley & Cook-Discussion on finan-cials ending 10/31/2014.

• Sugar Creek Casino-Discussion on Finley & Cook, event center renova-tion, cleanup process at facility, fascia for building, servers, signage and vehi-cle for security. Approved IGT server upgrade. Discussion on office space. Requested update on internal audit cor-rections. Tabled F&B discussion. Dis-cussion on IHS audit of café, cage fight, hotel coupons, mentoring program, no point system, café issues, gift cards and entertainment.

• Old Business-Discussion on grant to WHA for elder home improvements.

• Executive Session-Wichita Tribal En-terprises discussion.

11/15/2014-Special General Council Meeting

A Special Council Meeting was held on 11/15/2014 to discuss the blood quan-

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WEC Reports (continued)tum and absentee voting. Quorum was not present in the beginning. Took comments from those that made an ef-fort to join us for the meeting. Discus-sion was held on: updating enrollment files, incentives for people to turn in documents that may be missing from files, the amount that the blood quan-tum should be lowered to, why people married outside the tribe, the effects of lowering the blood quantum, making all of those that received a per capita full blood members and issues with chang-ing the blood quantum to full blood for those who are not especially when there are true full blood Wichita’s still living. Tribal members also brought up the fol-lowing for discussion in regards to ab-sentee voting: people out of the service area and out of state not receiving ser-vices, people in the service area getting multiple assistance, how we can legiti-mize votes, registering to vote, election board formation, and timing to get the items passed during an election.

11/20/2014-Special Meeting

• Tribal Administrator-Charles Tippe-connic-Discussion on BIA CAP re-sponse submitted, follow up compliance review for Juvenile Services is complet-ed, Wi-Fi update, carpet quotes, HR issues, Non-smoking ceremony, WEC requested update on Transportation Priority List, another request for CHR transport statistics, information on AoA and tribal member delays with Health Programs assistance.

• Resolutions for Approval-Approved Resolution WT-15-14-Transfer Funds for Tribally Funded Programs done by poll prior to the meeting; approved Resolution WT-15-15-Transfer Funds for Indirect Cost done by poll prior to the meeting; approved Resolution WT-15- 16-WHA Rehabilitation Pol-icy as acceptable for use with grant funds from Tribe; approved Resolu-

tion WT-15-17-Transfere Funds for Home Improvement for Rehab to WHA; approved Resolution WT-15-18-Enrollment; approved Resolution WT-15-19-Submissionof Trust Appli-cation for 80 acres.

• Minutes-Approved.

• Old Business-Discussion was held on Community Building Use including a checklist, responsibility for checking the checklist and payment method. Denied request to donate Pendleton’s to Health/Juvenile Services Program pow-wow. Approved NAFOA Membership. Discussion held on purchasing an audio system for the Community Building.

• New Business-Approved TSSF re-quest. Denied request to pay hospital bill, approved sending flowers for WCD employee wife’s funeral, approved assis-tance for tribal member, review tribal member resume for construction in-spections, approved letter of nomina-tion for Lancer Stephens, approved additional holiday leave for Christmas holidays, information provided on em-ployee Christmas party, approved la-bel information for Communications Manager, approved direction for trust fund investments-long term, approved Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP in-voices, reviewed evaluation for Sugar Creek Casino. Discussion held on the Event Center at Hinton.

11/24/2014-Special Meeting

• Sullivan Insurance-Presentation on insurance quotes for employee health, dental and vision insurance. • Foster & Associates-Moved to later in the meeting.

• Resolutions for Approval-Approved Resolution WT-15-20-AoA Elder Fund Signatories; approved Resolution WT-15-21-2015 Transportation Priority List;

approved Resolution WT-15-22-Non-Smoking Policy for the Tribal Complex; approved Resolution WT-15-24-Com-munity Building Use Policy.

• Old Business-Discussion on Naviga-tor software. Approved archiving and disposing of Section 106 requests and old CFR paperback books. Scheduled date for meeting with staff at Sugar Creek Casino.

• Foster & Associates-Discussion on Sugar Creek Casino café. Discussion included the following: recipes, soft serve machine, ordering, cutting down menu, timers needed, RFP’s to food vendors, discounts and coupons, profit & loss breakout of specific items, event night issues, hospitality, need for part-time workers, construction needed for café, beer prices, café hours, walk thru check list, deep cleaner, café manager and café supervisors.

• New Business-Denied request to transfer service time from one entity under the Tribe to a Tribal Government position. Approved purchase of Pend-leton at cost for Charlene Harris for work done on getting the Pendleton de-signed and ordered. Approved discon-tinuing evening meals at Hinton Travel Inn and changing breakfast to a conti-nental breakfast during the week with coupons to Sugar Creek Casino café on the weekends.

11/25/2014-Special Meeting

• Wichita Gaming Commission-Dis-cussion on Facility License findings. Discussion was held on emergency door exit, security department flooding issue, maintenance department reloca-tion, trailer, server rooms, complaints, shuttle drivers, training, WGC offices, event center light issue, curbs needed painted for safety when stepping off and gaming ordinance.

• Resolutions for Approval-Approved Resolution WT-15-25-Engagement with Finley & cook for Navigator Work-flow System.

• Old Business-No “Old Business” was discussed.

• New Business-Approved request for flag from Oklahoma City Area Health Board. Approved request to return por-tion of museum display back to owner who load the items. The Tribe may be able to get those back for the museum. Approved letter of support for the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natu-ral History. Information provided on Guernsey. Discussion on Smoke Shop expansion. Discussion on using Winn’s for cleaning up Town Lot after compar-ing quotes.

12/09/2014-Special Meeting

• Wichita Tribe Industrial Development Commission-Update on status of Wich-ita Tribal Enterprises. Update and dis-cussion on Wichita Travel Plaza.

• Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP-Executive Session-Discussion on land exchange, trust applications, feder-al charter, land acquisition and Texaco property.

• Resolutions for Approval-Approved Resolution WT-15-11-Prepayment for Full Release Price of Texaco Property and Resolution WT-15-26-Enrollment. Authorization to amend Resolution WT-15-19-Submission of Trust Appli-cation for 80 acre tract.

• Old Business

• New Business

12/10/2014 Special Meeting

• Meeting with Sugar Creek Casino staff. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m

12/16/2014-Special Meeting

• Finley & Cook-Discussion was held on the Navigator Workflow System, financials ending 11/30/2014, Wright Property payments, 638 Programs with funds that need to be spent, Smoke Shop numbers, IBMM access, Hinton Travel Inn proposal, and Sugar Creek Casino financials.

• Sugar Creek Casino-Discussion on entertainment, approved attendance bonus for employees, discussed mainte-nance door, security office flooding is-sue and requested manager to get server room refrigerator quotes. Discussion on website, beer sales, Event Center is-sues, signs, new shuttle request and sur-veys from December 10, 2014.

• Wichita Gaming Commission-Dis-cussion on maintenance area, electrical room, surveillance request and former HR trailer.

• Resolutions for Approval-Approved Resolution WT-15-27.

• Old Business-Discussion on waterline and wage scale. Discussion held on ho-tel including deep cleaning list, water pressure restrictors, food inventory and approved Christmas incentives.

• New Business-Discussion on AoA food issues, WEC insurance and health programs

WEC Reports (continued)

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Wichita Executive Committee Meetings and Compensation

Meetings:12 Special Meetings-October 1-December 31, 2014

1 Regular Meeting-October 13, 2014-In accordance with Governing Resolution.

1-Special General Council Meeting-November 15, 2014

Compensation for Meetings for Elected Officials:Committee Members are compensated $300 per meeting. President is compensated $300 if meeting is after 5:00. Most meetings are after 5:00. Many Committee Members work outside of being Committee Members which is common with other tribes. As approved 09/30/2014 with FY-15

Budget.President’s salary is $54,080.00 includes COLA. On average 55-60 hours

per week. As approved 09/30/2014 with FY-15 Budget.

Vehicles for SaleThe Wichita and Affiliated Tribes has two vehicles that they will take the best offers on. All offers must be in writing. The best offer for each vehicle received by Friday, January 23, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. will be accepted.

• 1990 Ford F150 white Pick up-Not working• 1994 Jeep Cherokee SUV- Runs but needs battery. Not sure of the running condi tion since it does not have a battery.

Both vehicles will be sold “AS IS”. It will be the buyers responsibility to imme-diately move the vehicle at the buyers expense.

If you are interested in looking at the vehicles, please contact our mainte-nance Tito Saldana at (405) 247-2425 ext. 100.

All offers should be addressed to:Wichita and Affiliated Tribes

P.O. Box 729 Anadarko, OK 73005

Please include the following:Offer Price

Vehicle DescriptionYour name & phone number

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Committee MeetingsOn this page you will find Committee Meeting fees for FY-2014 and a com-parison to FY-2013. On September 26, 2013, the Wichita Executive Committee passed the FY-2014 budget. Effective October 1, 2013, the Wichita Executive Committee meeting stipends changed from $100 to $300 per meeting. Last year I reported the meeting fees for the Committee. It is important as elected officials that we keep our membership informed of the compensation that we receive and that we report to the trib-al membership on the work that we are doing that justifies the compensation.

As President, I call the meetings so I feel a responsibility to make sure that we re-port on our compensation. We meet weekly to keep things moving. We have many tribal programs with approxi-mately 31 grants/contracts with Fed-eral/State funding. Approximately 36 budgets with programs and other major line items funded by the Tribal Govern-ment. Our monthly financial report was 82 pages long for December 2014.

We also have five (5) commissions that include the Wichita Gaming Com-mission, Wichita Tax Commission, Wichita Tribe Industrial Development Commission and Wichita Tribe Sports Commission. Each of the Commissions has an act/ordinance that governs the commission along with financials for each Commission. In addition, we ownseveral businesses that include Sugar Creek Casino, Wichita Tribal Smoke Shop, Wichita Travel Plaza, Wichita Tribal Enterprises now 100% owner and Anadarko Industries 51% owner.

There are a wide variety of issues that come before us with each of these things. We provide quarterly reports on our meetings but there are things that happen in between the meetings. Myles Stephenson, Jr., Secretary, often drives out here to sign documents often. Jes-se Jones, Vice President and S. Robert White, Jr. are signatories and weekly approve the accounts payable. At times there are emergencies so they are re-quired to respond to approve those sometimes several times a week.

Gladys Walker, Shirley Davilla and Karen Thompson often attend other meetings outside our regular Commit-tee Meetings. There is an enormous amount of reading before decisions are made. A long time ago our leaders operated without compensation. They worked hard to get us to where we are today. We have many more programs, business entities and laws in the year 2015 than we did 40 years ago. Our Committee has to spend time and stay on top of these things to help keep us moving.

I know for some, this may not justify the compensation without fully know-ing all that really goes on from the in-side prospective. Please know that as a Committee we are doing our best to move our tribe forward. We hope that you will look at the Committee reports from the last year, the accomplishments for 2014 and direction our tribe is mov-ing in when looking at the compensa-tion report for FY-2014. We hope to do even better things in 2015.

--Terri Parton, President

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Celebrities In Motion

Pictured are Destiny Stephenson, Trudie Taylor, Mehki Wil-liams, Caleb Holman and Lucius Saldana, with former a NFL

player

At right:Tremayne Wauah-

dooah hus-tles against

a former NFL player

Charlie McAdams, Trudie Spybuck, Faith Harrison, Kennedy Fridia,and Isabella Fridia with former a NFL player

Ky Williams with two of the former NFL players

CELEBRITIES IN MOTION

On December 22, 2014, the Juvenille Services Pro-gram held a basketball day camp with former NFL

football players on behalf of Celeb-rities in Motion. The players spoke to the children about the dangers of cyber-bullying and substance abuse. Then they held a workshop on basketball skills followed by exhi-bition games with the participants. All attendees of the camp were given T-shirts, lunch, and snacks from the JSP. There were close to 100 participants that were in the first through twelfth grade. A group picture of those attending with the staff and celebrities is seen below. NFL players in attendance were the following: Manny Hendrix- Dallas CowboysKenny Blair- Philidelphia EaglesMervyn Fernandez- LA RaidersDokie Williams- LA RaidersRon Fellows- Dallas Cowboys

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Little Sisters at DHS/ After-School Weather

Pictured from left to right are Charlie McAdams, Trudie Taylor, Destiny Stephenson, and Sydney Prince

The Kitikiti’sh Little Sisters performed at the Department of Human Services offices in Anadarko. Participants includ-ed Charlie McAdams, daugh-ter of Cassandra McAdams and granddaughter of Gary and the late Ardina McAd-ams; Destiny Stephenson, daughter of Leland and the late Dawn Stephenson

and granddaughter of Blossom Ste-phenson; Trudie Taylor, daughter of Claudia Spybuck and granddaughter of Betty Wolfe; and Sydney Prince, daughter of Jarrod Prince and Shelly Griffith and granddaughter of Ladon-na French. The Little Sisters organiza-tion is open to young ladies interested in learning our culture. The group learns ettiquette, par-

ticipates in cultural activities, and much more. They meet ev-ery Sunday at 2pm in the portable building on the Wichita tribal complex. If you are interest-ed in participating in this organization, contact Cassandra McAdams at 405-247-2425 ext. 158.

The South Central Climate Science Center (SCCSC)along with its partners The Chickasaw Nation of Okla-

homa, and NOAA’s Nation-al Severe Storms Laboratory conducted an outreach event at the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes After School Program in Anadarko, OK on Friday, Dec. 12th. April Taylor, Sustainabil-ity Scientist for the Chickasaw Nation and Tribal Liaison at the SCCSC arranged the event and demonstrated weather moni-toring instruments. Dr. Mike Langston, Assistant Director of

the SCCSC, also demonstrated weather instrumentation and Dr. Bob Rabin, (Bob’s Title) of the NSSL demon-

strated weather radar and satel-lite technology. According to the Tribes Juve-nile Services Di-rector, Yvonne Goetsch, the Af-ter School Pro-

gram includes tribal students from first grade through high school and currently serves about 20 students.

Charlie McAdams and Sydney Prince

Trudie Taylor

The girls sing together

Indian Child Welfare is in desparate need of FOSTER HOMES.

If you are interested in becoming one, or want more information, please contact Joan

Williams at 405-247-2425 ext. 127.

YOU WILL ALWAYS STAND TALLER WHEN YOU KNEEL TO HELP A CHILD

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Employee Christmas PartyThe magician tries to escape

his straightjacket with help from Maintenance

Supervisor, Tito Saldana and

spouse of FCS Caseworker, Johnna Hurt.

WEC members Jesse Jones and Shirley Davilla

Nasi Mandujano, Peggy Evans, Doris McLem-ore, and Brandi Rodriguez

Gifts for Long-Time Employees

The Wichita Exec-uative Committee took the opportu-nity to honor long-time employees during this event. Fran Harrison, CHR/EMS Direc-tor was honored for her 20+ years of dedicated ser-vice to our tribe. FDPIR Director, Beth Parker, and FDPIR Warehouse Supervisor, Clif-ford Swift, were each celebrated for their individu-al 15+ years of em-ployment with the tribe. Each of the three were given Wichita Pendletons for their service.

Accounting Liaison, Debra Lonewolf, with mother, Betty Wolfe, and Special Diabetes

Program coordinator, Robin White.

Pictured at right: FDPIR Warehouse work-er, Phaelin Whish, assists

in the ring illusion.

CHR/EMS Director, Fran Harrison, with President Parton

FDPIR Warehouse Supervisor, Clifford Swift, with President Parton and Vice

President Jones

FDPIR Director, Beth Parker with President Parton and VP Jones

Employees of the tribe and WCDC were treated to a meal at the Woods & Waters Win-ery in Anadarko. There was a magician providing entertainment, with ample assistance from the crowd. It was a good time for fellowship and fun with a gift exchange following. Thank you to all in attendance, as well as the employee committee that planned and decorated for the function. This event was paid through their fundraising activities throughout the year in-cluding the Spook Trail and employee vending machines located on the complex.

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AoA Christmas Luncheon

Vanessa Vance with Pat Lorentz

Social Services Director, Shirley (Kay) Mopope

Above: Employees Kay Mopope, Lois Samaniego, and Angel Botone provid-

ed hand-made place settings.

Wichita Child Development Director, Sun-shine Yeahquo with some children from the

center came to sing carols. Silas Reeder, Shirley Davilla, Mike Cramer, Sandra Wilson, Betty

Wolfe, and Gladys Walker

The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Tax Commission is seeking a Full-Time Bookkeeper for the Tax Com-

mission and Tribal Smoke ShopPosition will be Mon. –Fri., 8-5 pm.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:Maintaining General Ledger, Ac-counts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll and General Journals, Month-ly, Quarterly and Annual Financial Statements, and Reconcile Invento-ry. Reconciling Bank Statements and Credit Card Statements. Manage out-sourced Payroll and Related Benefit

Plans. Must have Cost Accounting and Fund Accounting experience. Must have knowledge of Peachtree, Quick Books and Excel. Qualified Candidates must have an Accounting Degree and/or 5 years hands on accounting experi-

ence.Interested parties need to submit

their resumes to the Wichita Tax Commission, ATTN: Verna Wetselline, PO Box 547, Anadarko, OK 73005 no later than

5:00 pm on January 26, 2015. Only experienced individuals need to apply. No phone calls accepted.

Resumes only. Native American preference applies.

The AoA program held its annual Christmas Luncheon for the elders in that program. Staff from the com-plex assisted in set-up, plating, car-rying meals, and clen-up. There was excellent attendance and fellowship by all present. Students from the Caddo Nation HeadStart program and the Wichita Child Development Center came to sing Christmas car-ols and the Riverside Ramblers brought their drum to sing.

Below: The After-School program children made Christmas tree ornaments

for the event

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WCDC/ After-School Program Christmas

Employee participants in the WCDC ugly Christmas sweater contest

The After-School Program and Juvenille Services Program children with staff

WEC Secretary, Myles Stephenson Jr. with Santa (Vice President, Jesse Jones)

Santa Terri brings her bag of good-ies to the children, while Joshua

tries to hide.

WCDCThe Wichita Child Development Center held a Christmas par-ty for the children. Santa came to take photos with them and the employees participated in an ugly sweater contest. Each child was given gifts.

After-School Program

The Christmas party for the After-School Program chil-dren included food, drinks, and a visit from Santa, who read them books and brought presents. The children were all given backpacks with shoes and Nike sweatsuits courtesy of the Juvenille Services Pro-gram. For more info about the After-School program, contact

Yvonne Goetsch, ext. 125.

Tayla Williams models her new

gifts from Juvenille Services. She is the

daughter of Debra and Brandon Williams

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New Year’s Watch

President Terri Parton with Nelia Kaye Capes and Ruby DeCora

Christy Coker with sons James and Kevin Marquez

Debra Lonewolf plays handgame with Micah McAdams

Doris McLemore with Ella Akeen

The Wichita Little Sisters and the Wichita Young Men’s Society sponsored a watch night on Decem-ber 31, 2014. This was the first watch night held by the Wichitas since 1996. Watch nights were a sta-ple of Wichita culture during the time when the dance grounds at Camp Creek, Bill Camp-bell’s and Elva Mae’s were in use and was kept up until the early 1980s.

Despite the frigid weath-er, the event was well attended by more than sixty people. Activities began with smoking of

the building around 5:00 PM. Supper was served at 7:00 PM after the prayer given by Doris McLemore. There was a lot of food, a typical Wichita feast. After supper the hand game began with Micah McAdams from the south side challenging Jauna Going of the north side. Presi-dent Terri Parton kept score for the south side and Cleta Ataddlety kept score for the north side. Other guessers for the south side were Christie Marquez and Maken-nah McAdams, for the north it was Debra Lonewolf and Nicolette Chaddlesone. The south side won with Mak-ennah defeating Nicolette in the third and final game of the match. Between breaks in the hand game there was war dance, round dance, dog dance, potato dance con-test, soda drinking contest and cake walk.

At the conclusion of the hand game a prayer song was sung and then ghost dance was held until midnight. Then, a cedaring ceremony was conducted and a light meal was served. Everyone had a great time.

Special thanks goes to Adrian Spottedhorsechief for tak-ing care of the drum, Debra Lonewolf for making the delicious frybread, the Little Sisters/Young Men’s group and their families and to everyone who contributed to the evening and midnight meals.

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Vacancies

CASINO JOB POSTINGS

Part Time F&B Deep CleanerMaintenance/ShuttleCasino Deep Cleaner

Part Time CookDishwasher

Sugar Creek Casino is now accepting applications for the above positions.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

All applications must be submitted to the Sugar Creek Casino’s Human Resources Department by the above date

and time. Please see the job description for requirements.

Wichita & Affiliated Tribal member and Indian preference considered.

Applications may be faxed to (405) 542-2949 or mailed to Sugar Creek Casino, 5304 N Broadway, Hinton, OK 73047GAP (General Assistance Program)

Coordinator The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes has an opening for a General Assistance Program (GAP) Coordinator. Assists the director in completion of activities associ-ated iwth the GAP grant objectives and deliverables. Responsible for developing, administering, and imple-menting the GIS and GPS programs. Provides adminis-trative/clerical support for the Director. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. Prefer previous work experience in any environmental field, preferably with an Indian Tribe. Prefer knowledge of the types and uses of GPS equipment and GIS software. Must have a valid State of Oklahoma driver’s license; pass a drug screen-ing test and a criminal background investigation. Appli-cations available at the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes or

at: www.wichitatribe.com

For additional information contact Human Resources at (405) 247-2425. Closing date is January 23, 2015 be-

fore 5:00 p.m. Indian Preference applies.

TRIBAL ADMINISTRATORThe Wichita and Affiliated Tribes has an opening for the po-sition of a Tribal Administrator. Under the supervision of the Wichita Executive Committee, position is responsible for the daily administration and overall operation of Tribal Programs. DUTIES: Responsible for the efficient operation of all trib-al programs, submission of proposals for funding and im-plementation of the Personnel Policies and Procedures. Applicant shall ensure that program reports and financial statements are submitted in accordance with Federal require-ments as well as train program directors to effectively carry-out the goals and objectives of their respective programs. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College/University, preferably in Business Administration or Management and must have five years or more of experience in tribal government operations and personnel management. Must have a working knowl-edge of contracts, grants and budgets and be able to write proposals. Must possess good oral and written communica-tion skills and be computer literate. A valid State of Okla-homa Driver’s License is required and applicant must pass a drug screening test and a criminal background investigation.

Applications available at the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes or at: www.wichitatribe.com. For additional information con-tact Human Resources at (405) 247-2425. Closing date is Jan-uary 23, 2015 @ 5PM. Indian Preference applies.

Hinton Travel Inn

ReadvertisementHinton Travel Inn is seeking an Accounts Payable/Re-ceivable Specialist. The work location will be in Hinton. The individual will perform the day-to-day processing of accounts payable (AP) and receivable (AR) trans-actions to send to the accounting office. A minimum of one year of accounts payable or general accounting experience and high school diploma are required and an Associate’s Degree in accounting or related field is preferred. Must pass a background and drug test. Must have a valid driver’s license. Tribal and Indian preference applies. Applications may be faxed to (405)247-2430 or mailed to Hinton Travel Inn, P.O. Box 729, Anadarko, OK 73005. Applications are due by COB on January 30, 2015. Applications are available at the Wichita and Af-filiated Tribes offices.

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Vacancies

Commissioner VacancyThe following Commission currently has one vacancy:

Wichita Tribe Industrial Development Commission

If you are interested in serving on this Commission, please submit a cover letter and resume to the address

below. The vacancy will remain open until filled.

Wichita and Affiliated TribesAttn: Secretary

P.O. Box 729Anadarko, OK 73005Fax: (405) 247-2430

WCDC JOB BANK APPLICATIONS

Wichita Child Development Center (WCDC) will be collecting applications for the center’s job bank for on-call/substitue/future positions:- Teachers with Bachelors in Early Childhood- Teachers with Associates in Early Childhood- Teachers with CDA/CCP (or willing to obtain within 18 monts of hire)- Teacher Assistants, willing to obtain required training/ certifications- Cook with food handler’s permit (or be willing to obtain within one month)

All positions must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and have adequate transportation. These positions require a successful background check and drug screening. Salary is contingent upon education and experience. Application acceptance is on-going.

Please submit application, cover letter, and resume to:

Wichita and Affiliated TribesAttn: Human Resources

P.O. Box 729Anadarko, OK 73005

Phone: (405) 247-2425 Fax: (405) 247-2430

Wichita Tribe Sports Commission Inspectors

The Wichita Tribe Sports Commmission has immediate openings for both male and female inspectors for the boxing and MMA events at Sugar Creek Casino in Hinton, OK. Duties include monitoring fighters and seconds, both pre-fight and during the event to ensiure the safety of the fighters and ensure strict adherence to the rules and regulations set forth by the commission. No experience is necessary. All inspectors will obtain training and certification by the commission. Applicants must be available on Fridays and Saturdays to be considered. Applicants must be willing to submit to a background investigation and drug test. Interested parties may obtain an application at the Administration Building at the Wichita Tribe Complex located 1.25 miles North of Anadarko on Hwy 281. Indian preference applies. Closing date is January 31, 2015, however the commission will continue to take applications for future events. If you have any questions, please contact Commissioner Matt Roberson at (405) 623-4191.

Tribal members are encouraged to apply.

Commissioner VacanciesThe following commisssion will have 3 vacancies on

1/31/15:

Wichita Tribe Sports Commission

If you are interested in serving on this Commission, then please submit a cover letter and resume to the address below. The vacancies will remain open until

filled.

Current Commissioners may submit letters to be reappointed.

Wichita and Affiliated TribesAttn: Secretary

P.O. Box 729Anadarko, OK 73005Fax: (405) 247-2430