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FY 2017 FIRST QUARTERLY REPORT
October 1, 2016 –December 31, 2016
Table of Contents
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Linda Roe, Controller Page 1
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Kevin Dellinger, Attorney General Page 2
DEPARTMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATION
Judy Haumpy, Tribal Administrator Page 3
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Shawn Terry, Secretary of Health Page 7
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
Neenah Tiger, Secretary of Community & Human Services Page 9
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
Gregory Anderson, Secretary of Education, Employment & Training Page 16
DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AFFAIRS
Christopher Azbell, Secretary of Interior Affairs Page 20
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Elijah McIntosh, Secretary of the Nation and Commerce Page 28
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
Sam Whitlow, Secretary of Housing Page 30
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Geebon Gouge, Acting Director Page 33
TOURISM AND RECREATION
David Turner, Director Page 34
FY 2017 FIRST QUARTERLY REPORT
October 1, 2016 –December 31, 2016
ATHLETIC COMMISSION
Dan Kirby, Athletic Commissioner Page 36
INDEPENDENT STATUTORY EXECUTIVE AGENCIES
Mvskoke Media
Sterling Cosper, Mvskoke Media Manager Page 37
Lighthorse Administration
Robert Hawkins, Lighthorse Police Chief Page 39
Office of Tax Commission
Jerry McPeak, Tax Commissioner Page 41
Office of Public Gaming
Buddy York, Gaming Commissioner Page 42
Muscogee Nation Business Enterprise
Woody Anderson, CEO Page 46
Office of Veterans Affairs
Ken Davis, Veterans Affairs Director Page 49
INDEPENDENT CONSTITUTIONAL EXECUTIVE AGENCIES
Citizenship Board
Nathan Wilson, Citizenship Board Director Page 51
Election Board
Election Board Page 51
College of the Muscogee Nation Board of Regents
Robert Bible, President Page 52
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY – Linda Roe, Controller
The Office of Treasury acquired the responsibility of processing purchase orders, accounts
payable checks and travel for the Department of Health beginning October 1, 2016. This has
increased the number of purchase orders issued, accounts payable checks issued, payroll checks
issued and travel authorizations processed for the Office of Treasury.
The total amount of Accounts Payable checks issued for the first quarter was 19,936 (15,280
Tribe and 4,656 Health). The total amount of Travel Authorizations issued for the first quarter
was 286 (245 Tribe and 14 Health). The total amount of Purchase Orders issued for the first
quarter was 2,206 (1,489 Tribe and 717 Health). The total number of employees for the first
quarter was 2,162 (1,184 Tribe and 978 Heath).
The total payroll cost for the first quarter was $21,561,342.54.
The total Accounts Payable expenditures for the first quarter was $51,128,742.59
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation has a total of ninety-seven federal grants at the end of the first
quarter.
DHHS
DOE
DOI
DOJ
EPA
HUD
DOT
IMLS
NPS
ODA
USDA
Treasury
DOL
Total
31
9
27
9
4
5
2
1
0
1
6
1
1
97
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation appropriated supplemental funds totaling $2,782,879.37 during
the first quarter. $1,955,569.37 was appropriated from Interest on Permanent Fund,
$425,000.00 was appropriated from Economic Development/Land Acquisition, and $402,310.00
was appropriated from Capital Improvement.
At the end of the first quarter, the balance of the Permanent Fund was $319,753,555.37.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE – Kevin Dellinger, Attorney General
The Department of Justice provided numerous services for the first quarter of 2017 and continues
to increase its caseload as it takes on new responsibilities and personnel.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
COLLECTIONS
$508,433.48
# CASES OPENED
46
# CASES CLOSED
33
QUARTER
1st
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE- ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE
# CASES OPENED
Consultation and Advice Files
109
Civil/Litigation
2
Legislation
63
Tribal Adoptions
0
State Juvenile Deprived/Adoptions
34
Tribal Juvenile Deprived/Delinquent
1
Criminal Felonies
6
Criminal Misdemeanors
7
Criminal Investigations
0
Traffic Tickets
111
# CASES CLOSED
Consultation and Advice Files
147
Civil/Litigation
4
Legislation
22
Tribal Adoptions
0
State Juvenile Deprived
0
Tribal Juvenile Deprived
2
Criminal Felonies
5
Criminal Misdemeanors
0
Criminal Investigations
0
Traffic Tickets
21
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE- LEGAL SERVICES
# CASES OPENED
Uncontested Probates
17
Uncontested Guardianships
17
Estate Planning
11
Approval of Deeds
6
# CASES CLOSED
Uncontested Probates
38
Uncontested Guardianships
26
Estate Planning
5
Approval of Deeds
0
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATION – Judy Haumpy, Tribal Administrator
The major accomplishments that occurred during this reporting period included: organized a
committee to work on entrance gates, restructured GSA with Fleet, revised the process to request
office space, and updated the “Request for Office Space” form.
Initiated: Telephony Policy and Voting Policy
Updated: Fleet Policy and Human Resource Policy and Procedures
Reviewing: Transit Policy and Leave Policies
Enforcing: Travel Policy, updated November 7, 2016
Ongoing projects/duties: monitoring travel for cost savings, continue to locate office space for
staff, planning of entrance gates, reassigning medical alerts, organizing a Strategic Planning
Session, and updating Continuation of Operations Plan.
Human Resources Management Services
Accomplishments:
Trained Health HR staff to review Paycom Timesheets.
HR Booth at Job Fair sponsored by Employment & Training on Nov. 4
th
.
Completed S3 Needs Assessment for Workers Comp. Program
FLSA Training for all Supervisors and Managers
Organized the Cimarron Consulting & Benefits Design and the RIS benefits program
presentations for Finance and HR
Meetings:
OSU Professional Development & Spears School of Business for training
Policy & procedures meeting to revise current policies
On-going TWBAC meeting concerning Workers Compensation Program
Meeting with Brown & Brown to discuss new Workers Compensation Carrier
Several meetings with Summit Financial to assess progress of benefits program
Re-Alignment meetings with Health Administrators
County Meeting with local HR business representatives
Career Development: 1
st
Quarter
Applicants 12
Completions 10
Total Paid Out $6,919
New Hire Applications: 1
st
Quarter
Applications 1746
Filled Positions 178
Vacant Positions EOQ 35
MCN New Hires and Transfers: 1
st
Quarter
New Hires 67
Transfers 93
Background Checks 109
Language Incentive Program – MCN offers active current employees with a one-time incentive
of $.50 per hour for those who qualify. None applied this quarter.
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Random Drug Testing 1
st
Quarter
Random Drug Testing: 25 Pre-Employment Drug Test: 69
Information Technology
MCN IT staff merged with DOH IT and consists of 22 employees who manage the MCN
network and Health environment, with 14 MPLS remote network locations including all
community centers and health clinics. The IT staff supports in excess of 1600 users and
numerous custom-built applications.
Indirect Costs-Communications: Total Budget $450,000
First quarter: $48,011 - fiber (internet) charges inclusive of DOH; MPLS circuit charges for 14
remote locations allowing network access; monthly departmental phone charges; independent
remote location internet charges; email filtering charges
Completed Projects:
Implemented a new VM Environment for Department of Health; all hardware is
compliant to industry standard
Replaced Okmulgee Medical Center (OMC) backup solutions to VEEAM to begin
standardizing software across networks for support and cost effectiveness
Health Circuit upgrades for Sapulpa from a 10meg to a 500meg circuit and OMC from a
45meg circuit to a 1gig circuit were complete on January 6, 2017, resulting in reduction
of network latency
Health Update:
Centralized scheduling templates were updated for all ambulatory medical staff.
IHS report development was completed for Cerner. Reports were uploaded from
August of 2014 thru September of 2016. This allowed the Health System to provide
the encounter and demographic information that had not been provided since the
Cerner go-live. This allows the health system to be eligible for additional funding.
Client billing statements were completed for Cerner. This allows the Medical Center
to recoup monies spent for providing laboratory services to community physicians
and organizations. (This had not been completed from the Cerner go-live).
New cost center was built in Cerner for budgetary needs and realignment of the
physical rehabilitation hospital. This will allow the Health System to better track
revenue and expense for PRC.
The ScriptPro Robot firewalls were update at Koweta, Sapulpa, Okemah, Eufaula and
Okmulgee. The fire wall updates were necessary after the T-1 connection to IHS was
terminated after moving out of Lackey Hall. This connection allows ScriptPro remote
access to the robots for support.
MCN Help Desk Work Orders: 1
st
Qtr: 1,479
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General Services Administration/Fleet Management Department
Effective December 1
st
, 2016, the GSA Department has been restructured to fall under the Fleet
Management department and has been renamed GSA/Fleet. We have purchased a WASP
Asset/Inventory scanner to better assist with the inventory and reporting. The scanner and
software have not been received yet.
Our GSA representative held a meeting at the Mound in November for all Managers, Directors
and employees regarding GSA vehicles. The meeting covered GSA vehicle maintenance,
accidents in a GSA vehicle, use of GSA fuel card, etc. 110 employees attended the meeting.
October November December Total
Dept. /Communities $8,670.00 $14,099.44 $15,809.79 $38,579.23
Fuelman $2,469.71 $1,700.26 $1,640.76 $5,810.73
Work orders completed 146 145 157 448
GSA Vehicles $27,300.69 $24,038.71 $28,696.69 $80,036.09
Vehicle Accidents 1 2 0 3
Travel Reservations 174 158 121 453
Vehicle purchase savings $6,068.00 $6,068.00
(Bid by Fleet)
GSA has five employees: GSA Assistant Manager, the Mail Specialist, Shipping and Receiving
Controller, Inventory Controller, and Warehouse Coordinator.
October November December Total
Postage Expense $11,901.55 $13,231.98 $12,020.98 $37,154.52
Mail Metered 19,244 20,488 18,469 58,201
Express Mail 5 3 4 12
FedEx 7 7 6 20
Certified Mail 323 427 366 1,116
Completed work orders 21 20 18 59
Surplus Items 57 48 52 157
New PO’s posted 678 304 326 1,308
Total Packages rec’d 359 279 255 893
Facilities: The Facilities Department employs 33 staff members including the supervisors.
Completed Work Orders on Campus First Quarter FY2017: 150
Major Projects On Campus First Quarter FY 2017:
Relocation of various offices
Maintenance/landscaping of MCN Complex grounds
Substantial amount of A/C maintenance work completed at various buildings
Assessed, repaired exit lights and emergency lights at various buildings
New HVAC unit installed on the McCombs building
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Major Projects Off Campus First Quarter FY 2017:
Carpentry: roof repair and painting
Plumbing: emergency repairs on sewer lines, repairs on hot water tanks and septic tanks
Electrical: safety exit lights installation, changing of ballasts and fixtures
HVAC: refrigeration repairs, AC/ heating unit repairs, and ice machine repairs
Pest Control: indoors and outdoors
Other: ground maintenance (mowing/landscaping), building maintenance (siding repairs),
and changing of locks
Disassembled MCN Tulsa State Fair items and transported back to the Complex
2 new HVAC units were installed at the S.R.O building in Wetumka
New HVAC unit installed at the TANF building
Major Project Cost: Community Centers/ENP Centers
General Major Project Cost First Quarter: $ 750.00
Telephony
The Department employs 2 Telecommunications Technicians and 1 Telephony Coordinator.
Completed Work Orders First Quarter FY2017: 487
Major Projects First Quarter FY 2017
Set up voicemail, moved and installed fax and phone lines, located outside utilities,
restored internet service for various offices
Connected and disconnected phone service for various offices
Cleared 911 files
Restored power to call piolet after power outage
Modified C-Cure access to all Tribal buildings
Assisted Simplex Grinnell with installation of CAT6 throughout all Tribal buildings
Located utilities at Tribal complex
Updated C-Cure files
Replaced drain system with gravity drain at Coweta Food Distribution Center
Assisted Lighthorse with video concerning vehicle theft at main complex
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – Shawn Terry, Secretary of Health
Following detailed analysis of the Indian Health Service Funding Agreement, it was determined
that IHS was not reimbursing the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health (MCNDH)
adequately for benefit costs. We documented our costs and historical IHS payments. They agreed
that we had been underpaid and the amount would be adjusted upward by $3,529,867 for FY
2016. Once processed, the payment will be carried over to the FY 2017 funding agreement
resulting in total payments of $7,059,734. Once made during FY 2017, the increase of
$3,529,867 will be automatically included in future funding agreements and adjusted by the
inflation index used by IHS.
The MCNDH Home Office Cost Report analysis has been completed; additional costs have been
identified to exceed $1,500,000, large enough to justify reopening the 2015 Medicare Cost
Report for Creek Nation Community Hospital. Given the historical Medicare percentage of 33%
these costs should result in an additional reimbursement of $500,000 for FY 2015 and FY 2016.
MCNDH has had Cerner on vendor hold since early summer 2016 due to poor performance. We
requested compensation due to the impact it had on our ability to bill and agreed to a settle with
Cerner for a reduction of $861,044.
The Flu Mobile Bus provided 1,596 flu shots throughout the MCN jurisdiction and
approximately 1,500 additional flu vaccines have also been provided at the clinics.
Creek Nation Community Hospital completed its annual one-day hospital accreditation survey in
November. Results were received; response and corrective actions were submitted and accepted.
Okemah Pharmacy has a projected $231,000/year medication expense saving based on recent
formulary changes.
Okmulgee Pharmacy developed an inventory/ordering process to manage the costs of
pharmaceuticals and to date, the pharmacy is under budget $49, 964.
Sapulpa increased access to care by the adding two primary care providers. Sapulpa Indian
Health Center pharmacy continues to be the highest revenue generating pharmacy by filling an
average of 933 prescriptions a day.
Koweta Physical Therapy has had the highest volume of patients seen in the past quarter since
the facility opened 10 years ago by scheduling all patient referrals within 7 days.
Eufaula Clinic Groundbreaking took place in November. This joint venture project between IHS
and Muscogee (Creek) Nation is on schedule to be completed in the 2nd quarter of 2018.
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WET Ortho EUF OKE SAP OML KOW
FY 2017 1st Quarter
346 661 3,122 3,660 6,758 7,992 7,751
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
Total Appointments
MCNDH Fiscal Year 2017 Kept Appointments by Location
Access to Care
Chart Summary: The MCNDH Clinics had 30,290 kept visits in FY2017 first quarter.
Chart Summary: 274 Total Admits first quarter. Admissions are comprised of inpatient and observation admissions.
FY 2017 First Quarter Emergency Department Visits:
CNCH ER: 2,322
MCNMC ER: 3,325
Total ER Visits: 5,647
THIRD PARTY CASH COLLECTION:
FY 2016 First Quarter
MCNPRC
Pharmacy
Clinics
CNCH
MCNMC
TOTAL
CUMULATIVE
TOTAL
Oct
$252,483.77
$1,037,013.70
$668,866.45
$531,582.52
$847,706.36
$3,337,652.80
$3,337,652.80
Nov
$554,076.15
$1,107,093.16
$597,482.62
$453,424.00
$851,144.69
$3,563,220.62
$6,900,873.42
Dec
$238,796.72
$1,043,880.22
$644,394.32
$379,040.37
$921,536.39
$3,227,648.02
$10,128,521.44
FY 2017 First Quarter – $1,927,911 increase from first quarter of FY2016
MCNPRC Pharmacy Clinics CNCH MCNMC TOTAL
CUMULATIVE
TOTAL
Oct
$372,851.18
$1,241,464.11
$877,237.69
$553,385.13
$816,993.99
$3,861,932.10
$3,861,932.10
Nov
$244,615.53
$1,328,088.21
$881,669.58
$555,752.39
$1,104,774.06
$4,114,899.77
$7,976,831.87
Dec
$246,717.00
$1,210,363.00
$990,162.00
$607,365.00
$1,024,994.00
$4,079,601.00
$12,056,432.87
CNCH Admits MC Admits
MC Hope
Admits
LTACH Admits SNF Admits
1st Quarter
70 153 24 5 22
0
50
100
150
200
MCNDH Fiscal Year 2017 Inpatient Admissions
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES – Neenah Tiger, Secretary
The Caregiver Support Program provides services to Native American family caregivers
within the Tribal service area through the Administration on Aging (AOA) Grant and Tribal
Funds, including training and respite service.
The Office of Child Care (OCC), a federally funded program with seven child development
centers within our jurisdiction, serves all families and provides services related to child care.
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Children and Family Services Administration (CFSA) programs
are designed to preserve, protect, and strengthen the children and families of the Tribe.
26
6
1
7 7
19
7
5
3
4
19
7
1
3
1
0
10
20
30
Total Caregivers Elders on Home
Health
Referred Visits Follow-Up Visits Home Visits
October
November
December
23
25
72
18
35
42
26
241
0
100
200
300
Eufaula Holdenville Okmulgee Okemah Sapulpa Tulsa Wetumka Total Enrollment
Child Development Centers Enrollment
1st Quarter
$173,660.10
$173,660.10
$0.00
$50,000.00
$100,000.00
$150,000.00
$200,000.00
1st Quarter Total Paid
Child Care Assistance-
Total Expended for Services
44
298
342
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
New Recertifications Total Active
Child Care Assistance-
Client Services
305
35
1147
105
137
97
71
67
13
0
500
1000
1500
Intakes/Referrals Office Visits Eligibility
Verifications
Ineligible
Referrals
Screened Out
Referrals
OKDHS Non-
Court Cases
New Cases
Assigned
Out-of-State
Referrals
Out-of-State
Screen-outs
Intake Statistics
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Family Protection Team Program
Tribal Reunification & Permanency
State Reunification & Permanency Program
22
15
6
15
6 6
5
23
29
6
3
0
10
20
30
40
Adult Protection Service Activity
54
6
37
49
47
2
10
11
1
4
110
1
24
2
68
35
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Child Protection Service Activity
21
22
25
32
12
4
0
10
20
30
40
Open Cases Children in Custody Client Visits Staffings Court Hearings Trial Reunifications
197
35
14
359
232
855
15
255
1
22
13
48
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
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58
13
8
140
17
41
230
28
39
44
0
50
100
150
200
250
Active Cases New Cases Closed Cases Home Visits Office Visits Transports Staffings Nurturing
Parent
Program
Budgeting
Education
Financial
Assistance
Child Placements (FPT/TRP/SRP) and Placement Home Types
Certification, Placement, Recruitment & Training Program
Promoting Safe and Stable Families - Tribal Juvenile Justice
Community Research and Development (CR&D) provides: community projects, site visits,
executive board vacancy assistance, in-service training scheduling, community elections,
community constitutional assistance, Community Operation and Development (COD) funds
administration assistance, and community legal assistance services to MCN chartered
communities. CR&D has a working agreement with the Nation’s Senior Lawn Service to
117
23
75
93
2
1
10
1
10
16
14
1
7
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
7
4
1 1
7
1
28
8
2
53
10
16
14
1
7
21
18
9
2
3
19
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
6 6
1
2
4
17
7
0
5
10
15
20
Referrals/Intakes Screen Outs Active Cases Closed Cases Tribal Court Hearings Staffing w/outside
Agencies
Home Visits
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maintain lawns for elderly citizens in the Okmulgee, Morris, and Twin Hills area as well as
several community centers, and completes minor maintenance and repairs for the centers.
The Elder Services Department develops and coordinates community-based systems of
services for all older persons, 55 years of age and older, within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
The Elderly Nutrition and Food Distribution Programs have been combined under one
Director. Eligible Native senior citizens may receive nutritional lunches by either congregate or
homebound meals while promoting supportive services that are necessary for their general
welfare. These lunch services are provided on a daily basis at 11 different nutrition sites.
The Food Distribution Program will continue to provide food to qualifying low-income Native
households as an alternative to SNAP (food stamps). There are 3 distribution sites that operate
daily in addition to delivering food to an average of 140 homebound clients per month to 35
towns throughout our boundaries.
52
62
50
22
515
7
23
114
43
103
18
59
46
6
12
Finances (TA)
Title 11 (TA)
Constitution (TA)
Site Visits
Mailouts
Community Board Meeting
Community Oversight
Communities Served
Community Activities
COD Assistance
In-Service Training
Community Work Orders
Legal Assistance
Community Updates
Legislation Assistance
188
90
150
70
330
60
30
18
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Phone
Correspondence
Office Visits Field Visits Advocacy Lawn Mowing Wood Chopping Transportation Repairs
34,354
15,508
0
20,000
40,000
Congregate Meals Homebound Meals
5,477
5,120
10,462
145
1,152
420
-
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
HH Certified HH Participants Total Served New HH Certified HH Recertified Home Deliveries
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The Family Violence Prevention Program (FVPP) provides advocacy and supportive services
to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking as well as
community education and awareness to increase safety, achieve justice, and promote healing for
individuals and families in our great Nation. FVPP has 12 staff. Advocates rotate an on-call
schedule to ensure services are available 24/7 to anyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender
and/or sexual orientation.
Direct Assistance: $46,673.38 Legal Services: $6,000.00
FVPP co-coordinated the first Warriors Honor Women Conference featuring national and
local experts on issues related to violence against women with 61 participants.
FVPP hosted national expert/trainer Lundy Bancroft for 5 CLEET Certified Trainings on
domestic violence with 136 professionals and community members participating.
In commemoration of Domestic Violence Awareness, FVPP sponsored the program’s
first radio campaign airing on stations 98.5/ 92.9/ 106.9/ 99.5/ 1170AM with a net reach
of 269,400 people. Total Potential Reach Numbers were 337,900 people for the October.
The Human Services Department counsels, advocates, and provides referrals for Native
American households for essential needs. Social Services provides assistance to eligible
households to enhance quality of life while promoting self-sufficiency and financial stability.
Human Services receives Tribal and federal funding allowing for 15 types of assistance for
citizens in and out of jurisdiction.
School Clothing: FY2017 First Quarter
Applications: 1947 Children Assisted: 3174
October: $382,200 November: $211,400 December: $41,200
25
11
24
5
2
0
20
40
Creek Citizens Members of Other Tribes Non-Natives Unknown Sexual Assault Exams
Completed by MCN
469
30
92
85
1270
31
17
138
171
0
500
1000
1500
Hardship Medical
Travel
Tribal Burial Food for
Funeral
Tribal Energy
Heat
BIA Burial General
Assistance
NAHASDA Li-Heap Heat
Social Services
$144,595.94
$15,521.97
$250,226.21
$22,262.57
$507,768.87
$70,065.90
$2,422.00
$125,591.41
$75,542.00
Hardship
Medical Travel
Tribal Burial 109352
Food for Funeral
Tribal Energy Heat
BIA Burial
General Assistance
NAHASDA
Li-Heap Heat
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The Southern Regional Office is
located in Wetumka with 8 programs
available to assist citizens in applying
for services. Incoming calls: 988,
Faxes: 47, Notary: 4
The Tobacco Prevention Program focused on community assessment and the Great American
Smokeout. Program staff conducted community assessments as required by the M-POWER
Grant. These assessments will be used to develop their action plan for the following fiscal year.
The Program partnered with the Okmulgee County Health Department to participate in the
nation-wide event that encourages tobacco users to quit for the day. Chief Floyd signed a
proclamation calling upon employees to observe this day as the “Great Native American
Smokeout.” The Program handed out Quit Kits at the MCN hospitals, two clinics, the College of
MCN, the Solomon McCombs Building, and the annual Men’s Summit. 82 kits were distributed.
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) provides supplemental nutritious food,
information, and referrals to health care. WIC focused on networking during the first quarter.
98
25
7
2
28
57
0
200
Disability Retirement SSI Aged Survivor Approvals Denials
Social Security - Claims and Claim Decisions
378
590
2909
1319
267
808
1058
74
237
157
233
118
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
Okemah Eufaula Okmulgee Sapulpa Tulsa Coweta Broken
Arrow
Stroud Shawnee Seminole Glenpool Wetumka
WIC Site Participation
1759
4790
603
354
642
WIC Categorical Participation
Infants
Children
Pregnant
Breastfeeding
Postpartum
15
1065
99
12
101 172
23
Departments
Citizenship
Human (Social) Services
Employment & Training
Housing
Resource Room
Tax Commission
Transit
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4722
6247
10851
% Funds Used by Grant Level
International
Out of State
In-State
220
6978
2000
2089
8381
2152
% of Used by Category
Agricultural
Education
Leadership
Personal Dev
Sports
The Arts
The Youth Services Program continues to coordinate the Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP)
Movement in Okmulgee County and is connected with TPP efforts in Muskogee and Tulsa
counties. Twenty-Two youth participated in teen pregnancy prevention classes during the 1
st
quarter, seven youths participated in the Making a Difference curriculum and fifteen participated
in the Making Proud Choices curriculum. A partial scholarship was awarded from the Tulsa
Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy to attend the Health Teen Network Conference and
obtained many ideas and resources to implement into the MNYS programming specifically focus
on the program goal “to encourage wellness.”
The Mvskoke Nation Youth Council (MNYC) currently has 37 active members. The MNYC
dedicates the majority of their time volunteering in the community. The total volunteer time for
the MNYC members in FY16 was 763. The MNYC has already completed 79% of that total in
the 1
st
quarter with a total of 609.75 hours.
The MNYC is a partner in the 50
th
Commemoration Anniversary of the Vietnam War and hosted
the first of three activities with the breakfast honoring Vietnam Veterans. 24 veterans and their
families participated in this event.
The MNYC hosted the 1
st
Annual Mvskoke Youth Games in conjunction with the Notah Begay
III Fit Day. Approximately 34 youth participated in traditional game competitions that included
Bow Shooting, Atlatl Distance Throwing, Stickball Accuracy, Blow Darts, Running, and Tug of
War. This event was collaboration with the Cultural Center & Archives Museum Program and
the Creek Bow Shooters Society.
The Mvskoke Youth Opportunity Grant (MYOG) is assistance one time per fiscal year to help
youth to participate in opportunities. The funding is available to Muscogee (Creek) citizens ages
24 and under. There are three levels of assistance: in-state, out of state, and international
opportunities. Assistance is half of the total cost not to exceed the maximum for each category.
Youth Services has awarded $21,820 in the first quarter. Sixty-Four MYOGs have been
processed.
Youth are asked to complete volunteer time as a give back for their assistance. Only 6 recipients
of the grant have completed volunteer time during the 1
st
Quarter. The youth have 90 days from
receipt of the check to complete the service learning. Collectively they have completed 30.10
hours of service.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING -
Gregory Anderson, Secretary
The Department of Education and Training hosted our 4
th
Annual Career Expo at the Muscogee
(Creek) Nation Dome. 37 vendors provided information on grants, scholarships, and job
opportunities for our youth and citizens. In attendance were 193 youth and 37 job-seeking adults.
Many vendors did on-site interviews and applications.
During this quarter Mr. Anderson had attended a mandatory safety meeting held by MCN Risk
Management Department to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees and clients. Mr.
Anderson also attended the 37
th
Oklahoma Council for Indian Education and Inter-Tribal
meeting.
NCA 00-136 Extra-Curricular Activity Grant: the one-time
$500 need-based grant has begun funding for FY’17 and has
assisted 118 citizens:
Eufaula Dormitory has maintained a high retention rate during this quarter. The focus has been
on academic achievement and providing quality services to our students. The students enjoyed
several successful holiday activities. Applications are being accepted for the spring semester and
student enrollment is expected to remain consistent for the remainder of the school year.
Scholarship Foundation Program awarded 40 scholarships at $31,250.00 to Muscogee (Creek)
students for the upcoming spring 2017 semester. The Foundation Program raised $4,813.84 for
the first quarter to support the Foundation’s scholarships.
3
2
10
5
7
6
4
7
10
7
4
5
70
0
20
40
60
80
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Totals
Grade
Eufaula Dormitory Enrollment: 70
37
15
13
0
3
11
0
10
20
30
40
Eufaula Dormitory Health: 79
2
1 1
25
33
17
19
0
1
9
15
9
5
19
4
1
3
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Eufaula Dormitory Academic
Laptops
$24,508.98
Senior Items
$17,311.84
Academics
$12,829.86
TOTAL:
$54,650.68
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Higher Education assisted 1,656 students with grants or scholarship awards funded by 7
programs administered by Higher Education staff. Total expenditures for grants by the programs
this quarter: $2,937,871. Breakdown of students: Doctoral Scholarship 69; Post-Graduate
Masters 209; Self-Governance 335; NCA 03-Tribal Scholarship 87; Tribal Grant 875; Incentive
Grant 79; and Emergency Scholarship 2. We continue to visit numerous local area high schools,
universities, and Muscogee (Creek) Nation events in order to maintain our Department’s
continued effort to be engaged in the community.
Employment and Training Administration (ETA) provides career and educational
opportunities through quality guidance, from a cultural aspect, to enhance self-sufficiency,
involve community and family, and promote a stronger worker. Due to the increased
unemployment rates many citizens and tribal members have considered returning to school and
trade programs prior to seeking employment. The Workforce Program has hosted one job fair
and conducted two workshops for this quarter.
Johnson O’Malley Program (JOM) monitors each of the 45 school programs for compliance
with the federal regulations and Creek Nation policies. In-Service trainings are held twice a year.
School Compliance FY 16: 60% of the 44 schools and one community-based program are in
compliance.
In-Service Training: Provided to JOM Parent Committee members, Directors/Coordinators,
Superintendents and Administrators to ensure compliance requirements are understood. In-
service training creates opportunities for JOM school programs to gain knowledge of services
offered within the Department of Education and Training and other MCN departments as well as
allowing the participants to network with other school programs.
Challenge Bowl- The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Challenge Bowl encourages our children to
learn more about Muscogee culture, history, government, and language using traditional values
of brotherhood as the foundation.
244
10
3
1
9
7
574
180
9
92
9
1117
1
10
100
1000
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Reintegration Program is awaiting confirmation as their documentary is being considered for
the California Film Festival. The Program held their first annual Dodgeball Tournament to raise
money for their Toy Drive. The construction project audit was passed by the DOJ Technical
Advisor in December.
Reintegration Program Activities:
Administrative- 6
Client Services- 36
Community Services- 1
Court Appearances- 3
Drug Testing- 2
Email- 13
Employment- 1
Food/Clothing
Assistance- 4
Home Visits- 18
Housing- 6
Letters- 11
Office Visits- 15
Phone Calls- 189
Probation Visits- 2
Setup Services -9
Transport- 4
Update- 19
Reintegration Case Tags:
Disabled-2
Drug/Alcohol
Offence- 2
Juvenile- 2
Non-Violent- 9
Sexual- 2
Veteran- 9
Violent- 11
Reintegration Primary Participants:
0–19 years = 2; 20–29 years = 9; 30–39 years = 20; 40–49 years = 14; 50–59 years = 6; 60+ years =2
Reintegration Payments: Total: 56796.1
Clothing Allowance: 6495.5
Education: 13338
Employment Assistance: 20
Food Allowance: 2782.9
Laundry Service: 20
License Reinstatement: 5545
Rental Assistance: 31012.9
Treatment: 9015
Utilities: 566.8
Mvskoke Language Program volunteered for the Tulsa State Fair, created and distributed 2017
calendars, and showcased several language videos on social media for: Halloween, Veterans
Memorial Tribute, Native American Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The Program is teaching
in six Child Development Centers and one Daycare and preparing for the Youth Camp 2017.
Euchee Language Program covered subjects such as electronics, clothing, dishes, and food.
The Program consisted of 46 class days with an average of 20-25 students per day and a total
enrollment of 30 students.
MCN Botball Program: A curriculum to serve 9 MCN Head Start Programs, 15 classrooms and
289 students was developed and implemented. An online Junior Botball Curriculum and a
Mvskoke Language Classes
and Students
Okmulgee - 60
Tulsa - 60
Checotah -31
Eufaula - 31
Okemah - 19
Wetumka - 19
Okmulgee Daycare -27
Okmulgee Adults - 10
Language FB Posts Reached/Shared
Children's Video - 10,425
Veterans Memorial -
3,583
Silent Night Video -
18,378
Jingle Bells -4,227
Joy to the World - 4,046
Children's Christmas -
3,309
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middle school classroom curriculum were developed. The Fall MCN Challenge Day, at Tulsa
Expo Square, served 900 students; a second was held in OKC with 3 MCN teams in attendance.
Budget: All line items are as anticipated with the exception of curriculum, robotic kits and
activity mats. We have added outside funding to facilitate the participation of interested schools.
Vocational Rehabilitation Program served 156 American Indian clients with disabilities and
expended $12,304.63 in client cost or $78.87 per client. The VRSP received 36 referrals and
processed 15 applications for service: about 42% of all clients referred for VR services complete
an application. Made 4 community outreach presentations and 2 potential clients were recruited.
Head Start Program:
Parent Volunteers:
Checotah
Eufaula
Okemah
Okmulgee
Tulsa
Wetumka
Collaborative
October
29
24
17
24
12
19
31
November
11
1
9
1
4
8
26
December
0
19
14
7
12
14
25
2016-2017 MCN-KIPR 1
st
Qtr.
Line Item
Agreement
Actual as of 12/31/16
Compensation and Overhead
$55,574.00
$23,155.83
Travel
$28,984.00
$13,135.02
Curriculum, Robotic Kits, Mats
$18,180.00
$27,805.74
Botball Registrations
$37,500.00
$20,000.00
Awards
$1,200.00
0.00
Challenge Buttons
$7,500.00
$6,232.45
Education Conferences (OK Only)
$1,000.00
0.00
JBC Team Registrations
$13,500.00
$8,625.00
Other Workshop/Challenge Support
$1,500.00
$1,803.00
MCN Team GCER Registrations
$12,000.00
0.00
$176,938.00
$100,757.04
236
56
142
47
103
October 2016
292 Low/Over Income Children Served
Low Income Children
Over Income Children
Creek Children
Native Children
Non-Native Children
234
58
139
47
106
November 2016
292 Low/Over Income Children Served
Low Income Children
Over Income Children
Creek Children
Native Children
Non-Native Children
232
57
138
46
105
December 2016
289 Low/Over Income Children Served
Low Income Children
Over Income Children
Creek Children
Native Children
Non-Native Children
Programmatic Events
Event
#
Recruiting
Visits and Calls
~570
Recruited
Schools
8
Site/School
Visits
64
Professional
Development
Workshops
5
Challenge Days
2
Conference
and Outreach
Events
4
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DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AFFAIRS: Christopher A. Azbell - Secretary
The Planning and Grant Department: A planner and a grant writer were hired. Professional
development was conducted to better understand social styles in the workplace. To maintain
currency in administrative policies and procedures, the Department Manager attended Fair Labor
Standards Act (FLSA) training and GSA Fleet Vehicle training.
Grant opportunities are being explored and utilized by more Tribal departments and programs.
After reorganization of the Department of Health, numerous health professionals have contacted
the office to coordinate grant prospects to supplement health programs. The bulk of the grant
workload comes from “repeat customers” (Environmental, Cultural Center & Archives,
Reintegration, etc.) seeking additional grant funding as part of comprehensive program planning.
The Tribal Driveways Department continued to repair/replace existing driveways for eligible
Muscogee citizens, communities, churches, ceremonial grounds and cemeteries. The Manager,
Field Supervisor and/or crew continued daily inspections and documented their findings with
pictures, and placed them in each applicant’s file. The Department continued operations
associated with burial preparations, and staff attended mandatory GSA Vehicle and Safety
meetings.
The Realty Trust Office assisted citizens with
Probates, Land Partitions, Leasing, and other
areas related to Real Property. 3 properties have
been placed into trust: Gragg Property, Taylor
Drive Low Income Housing, and Checotah Low
Income Housing. In sum, 27.2 acres of land went
into trust. The Department coordinated restricted
property sales resulting in $3,622.22 for our
citizens. 9 probates are pending.
FY 2017 - 1st Quarter
Completed Applications
28
Applications on File
No Data Reported
Applicants Inspected
15
Churches completed
1
Ceremonial grounds completed
0
Church/Family Cemetery Completed
3
Burial Preparations
19
Total loads of gravel
54
Gravel Expenditures
$18,554.87
Tin Horn Expenditures
$5,000.02
Inventories
44
District Court Probates
19 – $69,012.29
BIA Approved Leases
7 - $6,100.00
On Site Inspections
75
Trust
3
Quiet Title Suits
9
Approved Right of Ways
5 - $62,860.00
Income Total
$137,972.29
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Tribal Construction Department FY 2017 - 1st Quarter
Completed Construction Projects
Holdenville Indian Community - Smoke Shop Expansion
Glenpool Indian Community Center Renovation
Eufaula rental properties - rebuilt retaining walls
Executive Building - guttering, splash blocks & downspouts
Morris Community Center Renovation
Demo-Armstrong property
Demo-Cromwell Smoke Shop
Demo-Eufaula Dorm
Assisted cleanup of the Okmulgee Country Club & Golf Course
Assisted in cleanup at Omniplex
Demo- Fountainhead Maintenance Facility &Trailer
Active Construction Projects Under Contract/Updates
Cromwell Indian Community Renovation Project
- Additional appropriation received; Under construction
Eufaula Clinic
- Dirt work ongoing
Reintegration Complex
- 70% complete
MCN Council House
- OneFire Holding project
Okemah Hospital/Clinic
- 75% complete
CMN Student Housing
- Expansion & garage remodel to office/student center
Okemah Community Center
- CM Under Contract
Program and Planning with Updates
Hanna Indian Community Center
- Building Inspection to be performed
Twin Hills Indian Community- Kitchen Renovation
- Legislation being prepared
Twin Hills Store Expansion
- Determining funding source
Omniplex Masterplan
- Architect selected - awaiting funding
Checotah Community Center Kitchen Renovation
- Legislation prepared
Checotah - Texanna Road Smoke Shop
- Coordinating with CR&D and Community
Duck Creek - New Smoke Shop
- Coordinating with CR&D and Community
Dustin Ranch Facility - New Construction
- Coordinating with Natural Resources Department
Eufaula Community Kitchen Renovations
- Coordinating with CR&D and Community
Oklahoma City Community - Parking Lot & Renovations
- Coordinating with CR&D, Community, and Federal Roads
MCN 40 Acre Master plan
- Planning Process with Interior Affairs Department
Citizenship Office Renovation
- Coordinating with Facilities
Community Services Roof Replacement
- Contract under review
Environmental/Geospatial Building - New Construction
- Planning process
Fountainhead Masterplan
- Planning process
Mound - National Council Chambers Table/Floor Renovation
- Future Planning Process
NRCS Office - New Construction
- Coordinating with NRCS
Okmulgee Golf Course Remediation
- Ongoing utilities & maintenance
New Court Building
- Future Planning Process
Rifle Range
- Planning process
Federal Roads Mechanic Shop
- Future Planning Process
MCN ER Expansion
- Future Planning Process
In-House Construction Projects
MCN Mound Renovation
- Ongoing Project
Remediate grading at WIC Building
- Planning Process
Remediate grading at Community Services Building
- Planning Process
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Federal Roads Department FY 1
st
Quarter
Planning Stage
Arbeka Road
Under Construction
Ash Road Bridge
10th Street
Beggs Walking Trail
Loop 56 Highway & Mission Street
Butler Creek Church Road
Wainwright Road I
Bridge - 06526 – Okfuskee
Wainwright Road II
Bridge - 09681 – Muskogee
10th Street
Bridge - 00388 – Creek
Duck Creek
Completed
Hauling Services for MCN College
Eufaula Clinic Road
Historic Nuyaka Bridge Relocation
Graves Creek Church Road
Lake Jackson Road
Greenleaf Church Road
Milling Project for Been Construction
Hanna West Road
Shouldering Work for Muskogee County
High Street
Eufaula Walking Trail
Iron Post Road
K-Bar Road
Kellyville Road
Special Projects
Hauled dirt to Linda's Daycare
Koweta Food Distribution Road
Hauled dirt to Tvkvpucheu Methodist Church
Little Coweta II
Transported dugout canoe to Okmulgee
Maintenance Facility Building
Lake and Tulsa State Fair
Newtown Methodist Church Road
Oneta Road
Ryals Road
Stidham Road
Twin Hills Road Phase II
The Transit Department
The Geospatial Department has been working with other departments and staff to provide
information and mapping capabilities. The Department fielded 188 technical assistances, assisted
MCN Departments on 48 occasions, and produced 385 map documents which also include
laminating, printing large-format and scanning of documents. Staff worked on 64 short and long-
term projects, while ensuring grant deliverables and reporting were accomplished.
FY 2017 - 1st
Quarter
Miles
94,290
Passenger Count
15,913
Giving back to the community Program
Trips
1,978
MCN/KATS Partnership Referrals
152
Shuttle Service/Loaner Vehicle
Provided
5
Trolley Miles
1440
Trolley Passengers
252
Wetumka Transit Office - Miles
Traveled
17,272
Wetumka Transit Office - Passengers
811
Euchee Language Loaner - Miles
Traveled
0
Euchee Language Loaner - Passengers
0
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The Cultural Preservation
Department received and reviewed
566 NHPA Section 106 consultation
projects from tribal, federal, state,
county, and city agencies requesting
cultural clearance; participated in 5
Government-to-Government face to
face consultations: USDA Forest
Service, Region 8; City of Oxford
Alabama; Southeastern Army
National Guard; Fort Benning
Military Installation; Georgia
Department of Transportation.
NAGPRA had 15 ongoing
consultations working toward repatriation and reburial of Muscogee NAGPRA items with the
following entities: Tennessee Valley Authority; Moundville Archaeological Park; University of
Alabama; Georgia State University; Ocmulgee National Monument; Peabody Museum of
Natural History, Yale University; Southeast Archaeological Center; Smithsonian Natural History
Museum; National Museum of the American Indian; Alabama Power; New Jersey State
Museum; USACE Mobile District; NPS Cumberland Island; Penn Museum.
The Cemetery Reclamation Program cleaned/serviced 15 Muscogee (Creek) citizen
cemeteries/properties: Trenton Church, Vernon; Bear Cemetery, Mason; Grayson Cemetery,
Broken Arrow; Moore Cemetery, Stidham; Hickory Ground Ceremonial Ground; Morris Indian
Community Center; Foster Property, Wainwright; Watashe Cemetery, Kellyville; Old
Fishertown Cemetery, Texanna; Jacobs Cemetery, Salem; Welaka Mission Cemetery, Leonard;
Thompson Cemetery, Eufaula; Tecumseh Cemetery, Twin Hills; New Post Oak Cemetery,
Beggs; Webb/McIntosh Cemetery, Haskell.
The National Library, Archives, and Cultural Outreach Program assisted 32 patrons with
genealogy and Mvskoke history research in the Library; donated 70 books to the Trevor Fish
Youth National Council Member book drive for Murrow Children’s Home; presented 8 Mvskoke
History presentations in Okemah, Calvin, and Morris elementary and middle schools for Native
American History Month; attended the Oklahoma Department of Libraries Service for Adults
training.
Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Agri-Business - Total 483 head: 252 cows, 13 Bulls, 118 yearlings, 100 fall calves. Taking
advantage of low cattle prices to cycle out lower quality/non-performing stock and acquire
replacements. Dilapidated outbuildings scheduled for demolition. Silage production/storage is
being explored to reduce hay, feed, and mineral costs. Development of red Angus herd is
Federal Consultations
5
Section 106 Projects
566
Inadvertent Discoveries
2
NAGPRA Consultations
15
NAHPRA Reburials
2
Archaeological Survey
6
GPR Surveys
2
Cemetery Clean-up/Fencing
15
Cultural Outreach Presentations
13
National Library & Archives Visitors/Genealogy
Request
32
Tribal Resolutions/Legislation
2
Federal Agreements
2
Conferences/Meetings
11
Trainings Attended
1
Tower Construction Notification (TCNS) Project
188
Tower Construction Notification (TCNS) Funds
$149,600.0
0
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targeted for value-added production via acquisition of new red Angus bulls to promote herd
vigor.
Farm operations saw a delay in soybean harvest due to weather-related impacts, equipment
repairs and necessary replacements. A partial soybean crop loss was reported and upon
insurance adjustment calculation, a loss check will be issued. Whole farm insurance is being
explored to alleviate individual crop loss management. Annual crop planning is trending away
from commodity crop production and towards traditional crops including heritage pumpkins,
watermelons, and peach orchard. Subsurface irrigation planning has commenced to allow
layered production in the northernmost 40-80 acres of the Hanna Farm property. The Nation is
currently under contract for purchase of 400 acres near the Hanna Farm, which will permit
additional hay harvest and cattle operations. Agribusiness enterprises have been working closely
with GIS to develop property mapping for future crop planning diagrams and schematics.
Oil and Gas - The Oil and Gas Department is continuing to monitor and account the oil and gas
production royalty payments for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. During the price downturn, the
Department looks for opportunities to enhance the mineral interests of the Nation in order to
increase the royalty revenue. In addition, the Department is a resource to Muscogee citizens who
have questions regarding their lease offers.
The statistics are the latest from the
Office of Natural Resources
Revenue (ONRR). ONRR provides
the Nation with monthly reporting
from the producing wells in which
the Nation owns a mineral interest.
There is typically a 3-month delay
to ensure accurate data and well
production.
Oil and Gas Department – First Quarter FY17
Well Name
County
Month
Revenue
Russell 1
Hughes
10/31/16
$ 310.94
Creek 1-5
McIntosh
10/31/16
$ 318.35
Ruff 3H-4
Hughes
10/31/16
$ 311.85
Earthman 2-5
McIntosh
10/31/16
$ 79.94
Ruff 2H-4
Hughes
10/31/16
$ 197.51
Creek 1-5
McIntosh
10/31/16
$ 363.83
Earthman 2-5
McIntosh
9/30/16
$ 74.69
Ruff 2H-4
Hughes
9/30/16
$ 122.11
Creek 1-5
McIntosh
9/30/16
$ 257.94
Ruff 2H-4
Hughes
9/30/16
$ 278.39
Mays 2-3H
Pittsburg
9/30/16
$ 22.17
Creek 1-5
McIntosh
9/30/16
$ 294.79
Russell 1
Hughes
9/30/16
$ 285.57
Ruff 3H-4
Hughes
8/31/16
$ 301.17
Creek 1-5
McIntosh
8/31/16
$ 349.46
Earthman 2-5
McIntosh
8/31/16
$ 81.44
Mays 2-3H
Pittsburg
8/31/16
$ 21.79
Ruff 2H-4
Hughes
8/31/16
$ 132.59
Russell 1
Hughes
8/31/16
$ 290.95
Creek 1-5
McIntosh
8/31/16
$ 305.78
Ruff 3H-4
Hughes
7/31/16
$ 317.96
Creek 1-5
McIntosh
7/31/16
$ 374.24
Creek 1-5
McIntosh
7/31/16
$ 327.46
Ruff 2H-4
Hughes
7/31/16
$ 134.51
Earthman 2-5
McIntosh
7/31/16
$ 83.61
Mays 2-3H
Pittsburg
7/31/16
$ 25.39
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Land Management- The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources has assumed the
administration of a self-governance award for invasive species management specifically
targeting feral hog populations. A component of that award provided funds for the development
of a wildlife management code targeting feral hog operations. The Department has retained a
intern who has begun draft development of a wildlife code, which will be submitted for review
and suggested edits in the 2
nd
Quarter.
Fencing work continues on the properties of the Nation to avoid adverse possession claims and
address feral hog management. Cross fencing opportunities are being explored to increase the
land base available to the cattle herd and preserve naturally occurring high quality grasses.
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Ag Youth - The Program has submitted a grant application to the
USDA for funding through the Beginning Farmers and Ranchers program, which will allow
provision of expanded services and acquisition of additional staff for Muscogee (Creek) Ag
Youth over a 3-year period. 5 MCN Ag Youth Program participants qualified for the Junior
Livestock Show at the Tulsa State Fair.
The All Indian Livestock Show is reaching record numbers of participants and after this month’s
show we will need to find a larger venue to accommodate this popular event.
A new programmatic logo has been developed to promote the new branding of the Program with
a focus towards additional marketing and advertising of services. A survey was submitted to
Program participants to determine programmatic direction. Survey results indicated
overwhelming approval and support for the Program with high affinity for the livestock grant
fund assistance and bow sport programming. Many survey respondents indicated a barrier to
access to agriculture youth programs but for MCN Ag Youth assistance. Those surveyed
endorsed longevity of participation in the program; almost 85% were return participants and 26%
indicated participation of over 5 years or more. Over 75% participated in the All Indian
Livestock Show either as exhibitors or volunteers. Over 80% of survey respondents received
assistance from MCN Ag Youth for acquisition of livestock animals for exhibition.
The Cultural Center & Archives Department: Council House Restoration - The Department
has been working closely with One Fire LLC and Selser Schaefer Architects to complete the
steps necessary to begin construction on the Council House. Because of the Historic Landmark
Status and in order to capture the historic tax credits to complete the project, the State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO) and the National Park Service (NPS) review all documents
associated with the construction and use of the building after restoration is complete. The Part 2
application packet was submitted to the SHPO office and approved pending NPS approval. They
completed their review and forwarded the application to NPS for final review on December 16
th
.
NPS has 45 days to review the application. Once that is complete, construction may begin on the
Council House, which is estimated to start in February. The current projections estimate that the
tax credits will save the Muscogee (Creek) Nation over 1 million dollars in construction costs.
Muscogee Cultural and Historical Foundation - The Muscogee Cultural and Historical
Foundation and the MCNCCA Department are working to provide fundraising efforts and
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support Muscogee historical and cultural preservation facilities and programs. MCNCCA
recently consulted with a fundraiser who created a capital campaign feasibility study to guide
planned fundraising efforts. The foundation and MCNCCA have been meeting once a month to
discuss progress on the 501C3, updates on the Council House and Visitor Center, and possible
fundraising opportunities. Currently, all positions on the Foundation’s Board are filled.
Gift Shop – “Redstick Gallery” - MCNCCA recently hired a Gift Shop Clerk who will handle the
daily operations of our online gift shop, and one that is soon to be located in downtown
Okmulgee near the Council House. The Department will purchase items at wholesale price for
resale. For larger items, such as paintings and pottery, the Department will consign with the
individual for a period of six months. All profits from the items will go into the Department’s
revolving fund to help offset costs of future building projects, such as the Visitor Center. The
online gift shop is currently live and the Department is in the process of building inventory. The
physical gift shop will be open by spring 2017.
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grant – Muscogee Historic Sites Mobile
Application - In December, the MCNCCA Department, in conjunction with MCN Historic and
Cultural Preservation, MCN Geospatial, and MCN Realty Departments applied for the Institute
of Museum and Library Services’ Native American and Hawaiian Museum Services Grant. The
Departments will develop a mobile app that will highlight the Tribe’s historic sites, as well as
provide the public the opportunity to learn about Muscogee history. The app will include sites in
Oklahoma, Alabama, and Georgia.
National Endowment for Humanities (NEH) Grant - The MCNCCA staff is working on a NEH
Grant which will be used for funding and creation of exhibits and materials for inside the
Council House. The maximum amount awarded is $400,000.
The Department held a Community Meeting on December 21
st
in the National Council
Chambers to provide an update on the project and request input from the citizens, Chief, Second
Chief and National Council members who were in attendance. The updates and community
meeting are good for project development and for use as a reference in grant applications, such
as the NEH grant.
The Risk Management Department retained Brown & Brown Insurance for MCN insurance
coverage to help decrease premiums.
The Arbor Care crew continues to help with broken limbs, trees, and debris after a heavy wind
and rainstorm that hit the complex site. The vehicle list of Tribal cars has been updated for the
year-end reports. The reports were crosschecked with the Fleet Management Office for an
accurate count of Tribally owned and GSA operated vehicles.
The MCN annual building inspections will continue to be inspected by Firetrol Protection
Systems. An updated list to start the first quarter of all Tribal facilities added throughout the
year was provided for all fire, life and safety systems. These will continue to be performed and
documented in the Risk Management Office for review. This process has made scheduling,
invoicing, and tracking deficiency corrections more effective and efficient, and will continue.
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The CPR training classes will continue for MCN programs as they are requested. Public
organizations are welcome to participate in this training. The departments are developing ways to
keep up with what will be needed in case of an emergency, and are also prepared to assist with
safe work areas, data requests, ACS requests, and insurance issues, deadlines for Tribal
programs, and preparing for any type of emergency that may arise.
The Emergency Management staff and Response team will continue to prepare for any adverse
weather conditions that may affect any MCN jurisdictional area. Both teams are always on
standby. All action items are handled and completed on a daily basis by Arbor Care Service and
Emergency Management with the Risk Management office.
The Office of Environmental Services Recycling Program has recycled 20,666 lbs. of cardboard
along with 13,032 lbs. of paper for a total of $2,447.06 in revenue from National Waste &
Disposal Inc. On November 15th, 2016, National Recycle Day, we hosted a recycling event for
electronics and other recyclables for the week, and hired Green Country Shredding to do
shredding for the Tribe and community- approximately 3,500 lbs. of files, records and
documents were shredded. The MCN Head Start children toured the center and brought in a
recyclable. This event had a really great turn out and we look forward to doing many more
events. Our Department received a thank you letter from the Executive Director with OK DEQ
regarding the partnership with the Okemah Woody Guthrie Festival to gather their recyclables.
Our water hydrogeologist has been testing streams, wells, and other water sources. He has
initiated data collection for continuous groundwater level on two major aquifers in MCN
jurisdiction and has received his DEQ C water operator license.
Our new program Refuse Recovery has assisted 2 Tribal communities, 5 churches and 3
ceremonial grounds with our own roll-off dumpsters and truck in our first year.
The NAHASDA Program has completed 1 meth assessment, 6 mold assessments, 103 rental
assistance, 267 updates, 15 rehabs, 5 Mortgage Assistance, and 4 Elderly Subsidy rentals.
Long Range Transportation- 1st Quarter
Charter Trips
8
Charter Miles Traveled
1,206
Charter Passenger Count
160
Services provided to groups, schools, etc.
8
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE – Elijah McIntosh, Secretary of the Nation & Commerce
The Office of the Secretary of the Nation & Commerce currently has fifty-five (55) domestic
limited liability companies and nine (9) non-profit corporations on file.
In November, the Office of Self-Governance, along with Tribal leadership, met with
representatives from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Eastern Oklahoma Regional Office, to
begin discussion on the FY19 Indian Affairs budget. This year’s formulation process will give
the Nation an opportunity to provide meaningful input and program initiative recommendations
to be included in the Eastern Oklahoma Region’s FY19 budget submission.
The Office of Self-Governance compiled the required data needed to complete the FY2018 Pay
Cost Report for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Eastern Oklahoma Regional Office. The
pay cost information is used to make necessary adjustments to FY18 self-governance funding.
Any shortages in FY18 funding will require an amendment to the negotiated multi-year funding
agreement between the Nation and the Office of Self-Governance.
The Self-Governance Coordinator attended the Department of Interior Self-Governance
Advisory Committee 1
st
quarter meeting which focused on developing new policy
recommendations, as well as served as a forum for participants to provide advice and input to
participating tribes on self-governance related issues. The quarterly meeting discussions also
looked to cement several important topics to be included in the Presidential transition plan.
The Mvskoke Loan Fund received notice that the Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition approved a
grant for a $3,500 to provide financial literacy training for Mvskoke Youth, intended to increase
our youths’ financial knowledge through interactive and fun learning experiences to enhance
their health financing management skills. This grant provides an asset-building opportunity by
providing a $100 savings account for 20 youth.
The Mvskoke Loan Fund received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural
Development Re-Lending Program (IRP) to extend their Program for another year. This means
that the Fund will retain access to $280,000 to lend to eligible clients seeking capital.
Total Businesses Created by the MLF: 18
Total Jobs Created: 45
Type of Assistance Provided:
Business Planning Assistance 19
Individual Credit Counseling 5 & 10 Group Sessions
Financial Literacy Training 7
Youth Loans-Network with Reintegration Program 1
Asset Building -Explore Software-Portal 1
Networking-Pods, Baker Tolley-Thrive-OFN 10
Community Initiatives-Twin Hills 1
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The Mvskoke Loan Fund is certified by the U.S. Department of Treasury Community
Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI) as a Community Development Financial
Institution (CDFI) effective until September 30, 2017.
Mvskoke Loan Fund staff attended the OFA Conference RETHINK. The conference included
the 13
th
Annual Native Gathering and Native CDFI Network Annual Member Meeting. The
Native Gathering consisted of a full day meeting highlighting opportunities and best practices for
Native CDFI’s in building sustainability. The COO attended the CFED Building Financial
Capability: A Planning Guide to Integrated Services. The purpose of the training was to open
CDFI’s to the idea of information sharing in order to better serve clients due to limited staffing
issues.
Mvskoke Loan Fund is producing Mvskoke Entrepreneurs Success Stories to reflect the success
of business owners in the program and promote the Mvskoke Loan Funds initiates.
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19
25
5
2
12
63
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Waiting List
Release of Mortgage filings
Closings
Applications approved for Grant
Full Applications processed
Pre-applications processed
Mortgage Down Payment/Closing Assistance
1st Qtr
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING – Sam Whitlow, Secretary of Housing
The mission of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Housing is to meet our Native
community’s needs by providing opportunities for eligible citizens to obtain affordable and safe
housing. The housing programs are all funded through federal grants to assist MCN Tribal
citizens within the MCN jurisdictional boundaries.
Admissions and Housing Services
The Tribal HUD-VASH Program is a demonstration pilot program to provide rental assistance
and case management to Native American veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
A VA Case Manager was recently hired to assist Veterans with housing and counseling.
The Useful Life Agreement has been implemented for home repair to secure the governmental
funds invested in a home improvement.
The 184 Loan Program is a pilot program and has been put on hold for further evaluation. The
majority of the applicants were unable to meet the requirements.
ADMISSIONS ACTIVITIES
Emergency Repair of Privately Owned Homes
NAHASDA Homeownership
Intakes
95
Intakes
45
Work Orders: E&A to Constr. Services
7
Referrals
15
Work Orders: R&R to Force Account
72
Re-certifications
4
Environmental Requests
79
Vacant Units Available
19
Useful Life Agreements
79
Vacant Units Re-assigned
3
Mobile Home Transport
Waiting List
427
Applications received
1
Elderly Subsidy
Work Order for set-up
1
# Of Elders Housed
38
Mortgage Down Payment and Closing Cost helps the Native American families become first
time homeowners with assistance for closing cost and down payment.
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Housing Management operates and manages all the units for housing to meet all federal
requirements.
1
st
Qtr
1
st
Qtr
Office Visits/One-on-One
597
Phone Calls
3932
Re-certifications
240
Move-ins
21
Recerts Mailed
251
Late Notices
819
Final Notices
509
Termination Notices
219
Violations
31
Annual Inspection
95
Delinquency Agreements
16
Home visits
25
Evictions/Vacant Units
8
Court Hearings
10
Maintenance Apps
242
Work orders
198
Application Updates
10
Units Conveyed
3
Out briefing Sessions
3
Files to Attorney
3
Abstracts Ordered/Released
2
Deeds Filed
4
Payments Received
Payment Desk
920
Internal & Payroll
38
Complex
62
Lockbox
68
Community Shield Program through the Amerind Risk Management, offers homeowners
insurance to the Muscogee (Creek) citizens to provide affordable property coverage for their
dwelling, personal property, personal liability, and loss of use.
New Participants
17
CS Insurance Work Orders
7
New Applications Pending
2
Generated
13
Participants removed
7
Completed
6
Managed Housing New Units
2
Construction Services Department processes the work orders and requests environmental
clearance/update for the housing programs.
Work Orders
Received
Completed
Pending
Mutual Help
0
02
0
Lease Option Purchase
1
1
1
NAHASDA Units
27
15
13
Rental Units
3
8
0
Privately Owned Homes
10
5
5
Total
41
31
18
Contract Services is responsible for the procurement of contracts for repairs, rehabilitation, new
construction, and professional services.
Major Activities
A. 14 contracts totaling $134,775.00
1. Rehabilitation of Home(s) 3
2. Rental Rehab 2
3. Alternative Home(s) 0
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B. Work Agreements are processed for minor repairs such as electrical, plumbing, heating
and air conditioning, handicap accessibility, and roofing to be completed in less time.
1. Minor repairs 49
2. Contracted Emergency Electrical 3
3. Contracted Emergency Heat & Air 1
New Construction Phases contracted: 10 (Contracted thru March 2017)
Force Account: in-house program that provides minor repairs.
Development Department identifies buildable construction sites and purchases existing homes.
Complete
In Progress
Under Contract
Under Construction
Acquisition Homes
12
6
Repossessed Homes
2
LWOP Homes New Const.
2
3
3
Alternative New Const.
3
Alternative Mobile Homes
2
Rental Properties provide low cost rental housing to Native American families. Rental properties
are located at Checotah, Eufaula, Okemah, and Okmulgee (Taylor and Crutchmer). The Elderly
rental is located in Okmulgee and gives preference to those 62 years and over.
Checotah
Checotah
Eufaula Okemah
Okmulgee
Crutchmer
Okmulgee
Taylor
Okmulgee
Taylor
Elderly -
Okmulgee
Applications Processed
2
5
6
21
7
0
Annual Inspections
5
7
0
12
0
0
Move Ins
4
5
2
3
3
0
Move Outs
2
3
0
2
6
0
Annual Re-certifications
6
7
2
6
1
0
Work Orders Completed
0
17
26
52
39
0
Units Occupied
68
68
55
41
42
0
Ready/Occupancy
0
0
0
0
0
0
Vacant Units
2
10
14
9
8
0
Total Units
70
78
69
50
50
54
151
48
85
47
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Plumbing
Minor Repair
HVAC
Electrical
Work Orders Recieved and Completed
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PUBLIC RELATIONS – Geebon Gouge, Acting Director
Consistent with the mission of the Office of Public Relations, “To Project a Positive Image of
the Muscogee (Creek) Nation,” our staff has facilitated numerous projects and activities in the
past quarter. The most notable include:
The website had an all-time total of 3,064,133 visits. Modified the website for more effective
navigation, and added the Elderly Nutrition Program.
Coordinated events at the Tulsa State Fair, including planning and coordinating the vendors,
booths, and volunteers, and conducting one day of cultural entertainment.
Media coverage provided, including photography, videography and livestream coverage for
the National Council General Session meetings.
Hosted the 14
th
Annual Pink Party with over 900 people in attendance. Created 4 videos
including 3 survivor stories and a 30-second self-examination video. Provided media
coverage: photography, videography and interviews with various people in attendance.
Hosted 1
st
Annual Men’s Summit, with 150 young men and men in attendance, to bring
suicide awareness. Produced 4 specials. Media coverage: videography, photography.
Attended the Inter-Tribal held at Choctaw Casino & Resort.
Organized/coordinated Annual Christmas Party with 12 Days of Christmas gift give-away to
show appreciation to more than 1,800 MCN employees. Hosted one-hour live-stream feed of
the Party. Created videos of Chief’s and Second Chief’s Christmas Addresses to the Nation.
Continue work on the Hickory Ground Video, conducting interviews/attending meetings.
Continue to assist other MCN departments for internal and external promotions for event
preparation, including media assistance and support.
Planned, coordinated and provided media coverage for the Council Oak Ceremony and the
Eufaula Clinic groundbreaking ceremonies.
Provided photography including: Jr. Botball Challenge, MCN Physical Rehabilitation Center,
Hanna Farms Pumpkins, Philip Coon Military Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Assisted Cultural Center and Archives with Photo Training.
Designed a brochure for MCN Physical Rehabilitation Center and Hope Unit.
Created training video for Challenge Bowl Committee volunteer education.
Hosted a Cultural Day event with a longbow maker, storyteller and shell shakers for the
elementary, middle school and high school students at Cleveland Public School.
Recorded Information from the Nation minutes for radio voice-overs to promote MCN.
Created informational segment on properties placed in trust by MCN’s Realty Trust Services.
Produced 3-minute special featuring our MCN Headstart receiving three new buses.
Produced 3-minute special on Muscogee Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.
Designed the 2017 calendar for the Nation.
Monitor the Nation’s website, marque, branding guidelines, and all mass communications.
We continue to coordinate activities to promote the positive image of the Nation through
sponsorships, advertising, media and partnership arrangements. Our small staff continues to
make every effort to promote the great Muscogee (Creek) Nation!
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593
450
220
1053
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
FY17 First Quarter
OTRD Brochure
Requests
Travel Shows
Tribal
Total
TOURISM AND RECREATION – David H. Turner, Director
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tourism and Recreation Department has continued to partner with
the Lake Eufaula Association in the State of Oklahoma’s travel show program, distributed the
Guide to the MVSKOKE Nation, and hosted scheduled events in the MVSKOKE Dome and
Claude Cox Omniplex. Our department continued marketing Muscogee (Creek) Nation entities
such as River Spirit Casino Resort, FlyingTee, and Fountainhead Creek Golf Course.
We opted to participate in Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Departments Fulfillment Program
with TravelOk.com starting in October. Our MVSKOKE Guides can be requested directly from
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department's webpage TravelOk.com. We opted to utilize
their ROS Web Banner Program and pay a minimal charge for one million impressions a
month. Our ROS Banner Campaign means that we have run of site advertising, and that our
banner ads will be displayed on the TravelOk.com website. When an interested party decides to
click on the ad, it links back to our website CreekTourism.com and this is called a click through.
We had 528 clicks through for the three months we have participated. We have decided
to highlight different Muscogee (Creek) Nation businesses, our Council House, Events, and our
Casinos each month on the web banner program. There will be a fresh and new banner each
month to generate more interest in our Nation. Also, an electronic version of the Guide to the
MVSKOKE Nation is available at the department’s website, www.creektourism.com.
Chart 1: Guide to the MVSKOKE Nation Distribution
The Tourism and Recreation Department utilizes social media to promote governmental,
business, and community endeavors such as the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Festival. This
outreach also helps to establish name recognition. The Department routinely partners with and
shares information on social media from all Muscogee (Creek) Nation businesses, entities, and
casinos. Partnerships include Riverwalk, River Spirit Casino Resort, One Fire Casino, Los Cabos
in Jenks, and The Melting Pot in Tulsa, just to name a few. This constant attention to the social
media outreach has resulted in a dramatic increase in both reaches and likes.
Chart 2. Social Media Outreach
13191
39269
2251
7078
0
20000
40000
60000
FY16 First Quarter FY17 First Quarter
Social Media Reaches
Social Media Likes
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CreekFit and Walking Strong, established in 2014 and 2016 respectively, are action-oriented
endeavors with the initiative to encourage our native people to be active and healthy. These
programs are thriving and continue to serve on average 100 citizens and employees per week.
The Walking Strong program continues to aid individuals at different levels of fitness with the
motivation to stay healthy and be active. This quarter, the CreekFit program was blessed with the
opportunity to partner with the OKC Thunder Organization and Nike N7 Program, Nike’s Native
American initiative. This partnership allowed participating members of CreekFit to showcase
the structure and dynamics of our program inside the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The
successful event highlighted the fitness classes and amenities offered at the MVSKOKE Dome.
Chart 3. MVSKOKE Dome Usage
The Tourism and Recreation Department continues to lease the MVSKOKE Dome and other
facilities at the Claude Cox Omniplex for various community events and departmental programs.
Some of the larger events include: The Pink Party, Indian Fall Fest, Euchee Fest, Movies In The
Dome, and the Christmas Market.
Chart 4. Claude Cox Omniplex Events
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tourism and Recreation Department continues to find ways to
improve our facilities and surroundings. After significant renovations last quarter, during this
quarter, we initiated a Claude Cox Omniplex Cleanup, which allowed us to partner with Tribal
Construction within the Department of Interior Affairs. A large part of our fence-line at the
Claude Cox Omniplex was full of dirt, brush, concrete and old fencing. That fence-line is being
cleaned up and the old fencing removed. This project is a portion of the Master Planning
initiative, and will also make the Omniplex grounds cleaner and more usable during the
upcoming Creek Festival Events.
709
670
828
2207
129
122
134
385
10
21
58
260
166
209
635
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
October November December Quarterly Totals
MCN Citizens
Other Fed. Rec. Tribal
Citizens
MCN Employees
CreekFit Participants
4
10
4
5
10
5
10
4
28
24
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
FY16 First Quarter FY17 First Quarter
Leased Events
Departmental Events
Donated Events
Sponsored Events
Total Events
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The Department has continued its involvement with the Five Tribes Inter-Tribal Council
Tourism Workgroup, where we are actively developing a marketing plan which includes
developing and distributing a Five Tribes Tourism Brochure, Five Tribes Tourism Website, and
a Five Tribes Tourism FAM Tour. This partnership has focused its efforts on promoting
Oklahoma as a top destination to experience Native American Culture. During each phase, the
Five Tribes Inter-Tribal Council Tourism Workgroup will pursue initiatives, both within their
tribe and as an united group, that help Native Tourism in Oklahoma.
In October, the Tourism and Recreation Department organized the Council Oak Ceremony at the
Creek Nation Council Oak Park in Tulsa. The Department also held the annual Indian Fall Fest
on October 29
th
at the MVSKOKE Dome. The event drew a large crowd to participate in the fry-
bread cook-off, the chili cook-off, raffle drawings, native arts and crafts, and activities for the
kids. The Indian Fall Festival, along with the Movies In The Dome and The Christmas Market,
were events hosted by the Department that allowed the community to come together.
ATHLETIC COMMISSION – Dan Kirby, Athletic Commissioner
The First Quarter was busy with 2 MMA events at the new Margaritaville venue. The first event
was Oct. 1st and the second event was Nov. 19th. Both were highly successful, but we did have
a few kinks to work out. Meetings have been held every month with the promoter to go over
plans and contingencies that has been very helpful. We are now working on the first event to be
held in the new large venue. This event will be February 17, 2017.
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14,593
15,079
5,631
6,184
774
820
LAST QUARTER THIS QUARTER LAST QUARTER THIS QUARTER LAST QUARTER THIS QUARTER
SOCIAL MEDIA GROWTH CHART
FACEBOOK LIKES TWITTER FOLLOWERS YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBERS
INDEPENDENT STATUTORY EXECUTIVE AGENCIES
MVSKOKE MEDIA – Sterling Cosper, Mvskoke Media Manager
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Hired a full-time manager.
Began structural changes to better assess financial standing for future operational
adjustments to optimize this and generate more detailed reports.
Ramped up our marketing through participation in several events and generated ads to
cross-promote each outlet on other media platforms in the department.
Had 88,000 hits on the MM website.
Concluded extensive initial coverage of the MCN Health Department budget deficit.
Coordinated with administration to provide fiscal year 2015 audit to citizens along with
an analysis of the findings through coverage.
Continued to cover and pursue coverage of MCN Executive Branch cabinet member
nominations.
Continued to develop and provide online surveys to get citizen input on important tribal
issues.
Established departmental policies regarding social media, contribution of charitable ads
and services as well as content removals and corrections.
Worked with Emergency Management Team to make building safety compliant and
establish an emergency response plan for employees.
Covered developments on a new U.S. Department of Labor rule regarding the Federal
Labor Standards Act and prepared department to be in compliance.
Continued to work with Executive Branch to encourage provision of public information
required for publication in the MNN by tribal code such as quarterly financials.
Covered national/regional elections to provide information about their potential impact
on citizens.
Followed developments with the Dakota Access Pipeline issue, providing a Muscogee
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(Creek) angle by covering citizen involvement.
Worked with Lighthorse Tribal Police Department to begin publishing monthly police
records.
Applied for and in some instances received, verified social media accounts to better
promote MM outlets.
The Muscogee Nation News had 7,331 subscribers.
Began search for new editor to take the MNN to its next phase.
Redesigned the publication and setup a workflow between the paper and the MM
Graphics subsidiary for better layout from edition to edition.
Began uploading the National Council planning session agenda on the MNN Facebook
page to make the full draft legislation easily accessible to citizens.
Generated list of MNN submission deadlines for 2017, separating editorial/submission
dates from advertising ones for increased efficiency and better service.
Began plans to upload back catalog of all Native News Today episodes.
NNT shot, edited and produced 12 episodes for broadcast on Tulsa’s CW 12/19.
Mvskoke Radio broadcast 12 episodes from the KOKL station in Okmulgee and
discovered a faster way to make back episodes available online.
MNN produced six paper editions, including the very first issue with 20 pages.
Continued to enhance cross-platform coverage having TV, radio and newspaper staff
collaborate on and combine material.
Formulated a proposal for the government that included our legislative priorities such as
a freedom of information act, constitutional amendment, third Mvskoke Media board
member and the right to hire an attorney.
Generated $6,680 in program income through advertising and services.
Started pilot program to have and train interns.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Get the MNN fully staffed and begin a new MM editorial structure for more efficient
and effective coverage.
Restructure our administrative operations to get a better idea of our financial standing
and optimize them based on this assessment.
Generate and provide more detailed financial reports through the aforementioned
administrative restructuring.
Work with the government to increase our rights and protections for better, long
sustaining service to the citizens.
Continue cross training of employees between different media outlets.
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LIGHTHORSE ADMINISTRATION – Robert Hawkins, Lighthorse Police Chief
Lighthorse Patrol: The Lighthorse Police Department currently has 40 full-time sworn personnel.
As a Department we have continued training and education in our professional field. The
Lighthorse officers have amassed over 2,500 hours in continued education to maintain their
credentials and pursue excellence in our field. The Lighthorse Department currently has four
officers seeking to further their education in the field of their profession by attending college to
obtain an associate and/or bachelor degree.
The patrol division assisted McIntosh County Sheriff Office with their Shop with a Cop Program
by transporting under privileged youth to purchase Christmas presents. The Program covered
three days and several officers participated.
The Dive Team has been requested on two separate occasions to assist Okmulgee County Sheriff
Office in attempting to locate weapons involved in a homicide.
The Northern Patrol Division was on hand during the grand opening of Margaritaville Hotel and
Resort, as well as River Spirit’s New Year’s Eve celebration. Northern Division also assisted the
Oklahoma Highway Patrol on a DUI checkpoint on New Year’s Eve. We assisted Bristow
Police Department on multiple search warrants of residences. We have two officers that are
members of the District 25 Violent Crimes Task Force. These two officers were called out to
assist with three homicides during the quarter. The Northern Division also had officers
participate in the Shop with a Cop event in McIntosh County, as well as the Touch a Truck event
in Muskogee.
The Northern Patrol Division responded to 1022 calls for service, issued 98 citations, and the
total reports (including citation reports) for the quarter was 281. Some of the cases we handled
this quarter were as follows: theft, vandalism, malicious injury/destruction of property, fight,
domestic disturbance, welfare checks, embezzlement, illegal weapons, carrying a concealed
weapon, possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, possession of illegal drugs with
intent to distribute, vehicle theft, motorist assist, hit and run.
Communications:
October
- Jeffrey Frank attended the APCO (The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials)
International Conference in Oklahoma City, OK for 4 days.
- Each Communications Officer received 4 hours of in-service training topic: Physical Health
November
-Lauren Smith and Officer Tyler Sands traveled with the Lighthorse Police Explorer Post 106 to
Eugene, OR for a 10 day round trip by van to The Living History Days hosted by the Veterans of
America
-Nov 16 Lauren Smith attended Basic Training for Telecommunications Professionals
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-Each Communications Officer received 4 hours of in-service training topic: Terrorism and Gang
Activity
December
-Dec 12 Deborah Griffith attended Basic Training for Telecommunications Professionals
-Each Communications Officer received 4 hours of in-service training topic: Human Trafficking
Investigations: Investigators have had a total of 26 major crimes cases, to include:
Fraud, Theft, Assault and Battery, Burglary, Larceny, Homicide, Death of Persons, Vandalism,
Weapons Offenses, Obstruction of Justice, Breaking and Entering, Leaving the Scene of an
Accident with Property Damage, Embezzlement, Possession of CDS and Auto Theft.
Investigators have performed a total of 272 training hours for continuing education.
Investigations assisted in several civic activities with several communities due to the holidays of
Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Meth Initiative Officer: Lighthorse public outreach participation has impacted over 600 in the
first quarter. Three Victim impact panels were held in October discussing the effects of drinking
and driving with the public. Officers gave a presentation at Oktaha Public Schools K-5 and
Midway Public Schools K-6 during Red Ribbon Week, discussing drugs and drug trends with
students. Officers visited with youth at the Holdenville Community Center during Mvskoke
Nation Youth Services Youth and Law Presentation, giving information on Social Host Law and
positive interaction with law enforcement.
Trainings include Stroke and Aphasia for Emergency Personnel and Conditions which mimic
DUI.
Explorers: Explorers Post 106 participated with Lighthorse Police Department in multiple
holiday parades in Brookside, Okmulgee, Morris, Beggs and Wetumka. Explorers also posted
colors at the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Conference and served food at the Iron Gate in
November. They participated in Living History Days in Oregon also stopping for visits to the
Pendleton Woolen Mills in Portland, OR and the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum and the
Pacific Ocean in November. In December the Explorers spent the day at the Secret Service
Oklahoma City Field Office speaking with agents from multiple Federal Agencies and had a
chance to stop by and visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial.
1st Quarter Report 2017
October
November
December
Total
Reportable Crime
111
115
130
356
Call For Service
552
580
666
1798
Arrests
50
51
72
173
Citiations
41
28
49
118
Total
754
774
917
2445
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OFFICE OF TAX COMMISSION – Jerry McPeak, Tax Commissioner
The first quarter of 2017 shows a slight decrease in revenue from the same quarter for 2016.
Motor Vehicle revenue, however, is up again and appears to be headed for another record year.
(2016 was the highest producing year to that point) This has been accomplished with no increase
in fees or tax rates.
The reduction in collections from the other sources, tobacco, sales, and motor fuel was not
unexpected. The construction at River Spirit reduced the number of high profile events and
tobacco tax was at the highest level in history in 2016.
We are evaluating the cost versus benefits of utilizing credit cards for motor vehicle transactions.
This would be a convenience for the members but the cost is significant.
An agreement was reached with the new Margaritaville Hotel to assess a “Resort Fee”. That
collection is expected to have a very positive impact.
Considering the State’s economy and economic indicators, the Muscogee (Creek) Nation has
positive inclinations that make us look forward to an economic advancement for the last half of
2017.
*FYI, Tobacco and Sales Tax numbers are not available until the end of the following month.
Product
Qtr 1
Motor Vehicle Tax
$ 260,507.13
Registration
$ 213,130.50
Admin Fees
$ 7,040.00
Penalty
$ 13,642.25
Lien
$ 2,495.00
Repo
$ 270.00
Mail
$ 1,699.50
Dup Title
$ 1,485.00
Lost Registration
$ 40.00
Lost Decal
$ 235.00
Lost Tag
$ 80.00
Personalized Tag
$ 133.00
Other Sales
$ 1,832.71
Sales Taxes Collected
$ 193,933.11
Alcohol Taxes
$ 32,850.87
Sales License Fees
$ 2,515.00
Tobacco Taxes
$ 528,844.85
Tobacco License Fees
$ 3,800.00
Motor Fuel Taxes
$ 534,395.75
Quarterly Totals
$ 1,798,929.67
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OFFICE OF PUBLIC GAMING – Buddy York, Gaming Commissioner
The Office of Public Gaming is an independent agency responsible for regulating all gaming
activity within the jurisdiction of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The Office of Public Gaming
acts to promote and ensure integrity, accountability, security, honesty, and fairness of the
operation and administration of all gaming facilities. Current OPG employees are given first
consideration for promotions and reassignments.
Employee Breakdown
1st
Qtr
Muscogee (Creek)
74
Other Tribe
17
Non Native
37
Total OPG Employees
128
Banishment:
Regulatory Compliance:
0
5
10
15
20
25
Casino Bans - 1st Quarter FY 17
Disorderly
Threat/Harm
Theft
Fraud
Drugs/Alcohol
Trespassing
Underage
Panhandling
Property Damage
Weapons
Harrassment
Altercations
Burglary
Child Endangerment
Indecent Exposure
Solicitation
0
100
200
300
400
500
Regulatory Agent Daily Duties
Number of Times Hours
Muscogee
(Creek)
58%
Other Tribe
13%
Non Native
29%
Breakdown by Tribe
Muscogee (Creek) Other Tribe Non Native
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Software: Software Compliance Agents ensure compliance with the gaming machine software.
Agents are required when operations access gaming software to ensure integrity of gaming
machines. FY17 budget allowed for an additional three (3) Software positions to be assigned at
the Muskogee and Okmulgee locations and overnight at River Spirit to assist with the ever-
changing machine environment.
Electronic Machine Installations/Conversions Completed and Gaming Seals Broken. Average 15.14 machines/day.
1st Qtr
Class II/Class III
537
Gaming Seals Broken
871
Total
1408
Investigations:
Published the US Department of State Specially Designated Nationals List, as required by Title
31. Compiled and issued the Gaming Commission Banishment list. Assisted casinos with
information regarding disposition of vaulted jackpots or seized assets. Assisted with
investigation into a missing utility trailer from One Fire Casino. Conducted several
investigations pertaining to employees.
Surveillance:
For FY 2017 OPG has a new Surveillance Trainer. This position works with the surveillance new
hires for the first sixty (60) days. At the present time four (4) new officers are in the new officer
training class. Training is also currently being conducted with nine (9) existing officers.
*Other-Anything not already listed. Unaccounted/Missing-Lost and not found.
Surveillance Review
Summary
Property
1st Qtr
Bristow
49
Checotah
30
Duck Creek
70
Eufaula
30
Holdenville
5
Muskogee
141
Okemah
11
One Fire
35
River Spirit
601
Total Reviews Completed by Dept.
972
0
500
1000
38
143
485
276
214
347
666
57
88
26
Surveillance Incident Reports - 1st Quarter
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Information Technology:
We spent most of the month in continuation of opening the Margaritaville Resort. The hotel
Tower was opened this month with 17+ cameras per floor. We also began working on Paradise
Cove Theater to prepare for opening in January.
In addition to ongoing projects, our team has maintained continuous support of our for 200+
computers, 150+ Servers, 400+ User accounts, 50+ Cellular Devices, 75+ Phone and Data lines,
3000+ Cameras, 9 property wide access control systems on both the Surveillance and OPG
networks. Some of the notable achievements this quarter include: upgrade Avigilon Servers at
Okmulgee and Muscogee, continuation of Virtualization of Surveillance Management servers,
started Network refresh for Surveillance Network infrastructure, started prepping server rooms
for Service Provider Change Project.
The Surveillance IT team is also responsible for fielding after hours support calls to make sure
our properties remain compliant at all times. During the 1st quarter our team was responsible for
responding to and preventing 65 incidents that were all possible MICs violations that could
directly lead to revenue impact.
Licensing:
Vendor Applications Completed
Renewals
New
Other
Gaming
16
Gaming
2
Vendor Principals
49
Gaming Related
33
Gaming Related
1
Vendors Not Renewed
1
Non-Gaming
128
Non-Gaming
12
Vendor Employee Licensing
1st Qtr
Vendor Technicians-Gaming
97
Vendor Technicians-GR/NG
56
Vendor Technicians-Contractor
42
[VALUE]
34
140
145
136
Gaming Gaming-Related Non-Gaming Phase II Permits Non-Gaming Permits
Total Active Vendors Licensed
537
310
392
Gaming Non-Gaming/Gaming Related Contractor/Subcontractor
Total Vendor
Employee/Technician/Contractors
Licensing Department - Employee
Licensing
1st Qtr
Applications Completed-New Hire
384
Applications Completed-Renewal
153
Total
537
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$0.00
$5,000,000.00
$10,000,000.00
$15,000,000.00
Tulsa Bristow Checotah Duck Creek Eufaula Holdenville Muskogee Okemah Okmulgee
2017 1Q - GAMING REVENUE BY LOCATION
Oct Nov
Internal Audit:
*All financial information for December will be received after the submission of this report.
Gaming Revenue = E-Games Taxable Net Win + (Tournament Income+Table Game Ante+Poker Win) if applicable.
$0.00
$100,000.00
$200,000.00
$300,000.00
$400,000.00
$500,000.00
Tulsa Bristow Checotah Duck Creek Eufaula Holdenville Muskogee Okemah Okmulgee
2017 1Q - FOOD AND BEVERAGE REVENUE BY LOCATION
Oct Nov
95
60
118
0
50
100
150
October November December
2017 1Q - AUDITS COMPLETED BY OPG-IA
$0.00
$500,000.00
$1,000,000.00
$1,500,000.00
$2,000,000.00
$2,500,000.00
$3,000,000.00
$3,500,000.00
$4,000,000.00
$4,500,000.00
Tulsa Bristow Checotah Duck Creek Eufaula Holdenville Muskogee Okemah Okmulgee
2017 1Q - DISTRIBUTION BY LOCATION
Oct Nov
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MUSCOGEE NATION BUSINESS ENTERPRISE – Woody Anderson, CEO
Muscogee Nation Business Enterprise (MNBE) includes Professional Services, which provide
staff augmentation, facility and life support, IT support and security to customers worldwide.
This division has performed work in Iraq, Korea, Mexico and Afghanistan. The Life Safety &
Security Division provides Fire Alarm systems, Access Control, CCTV, Nurse Call, Data and
Voice Cable Management Systems and Commercial Sound Systems. MNBE also operates the
Travel Plazas in Muskogee and Okmulgee.
MNBE signed a five year lease agreement with Bixby RE, LLC to locate our first Rex’s Chicken
Restaurant. The building is located at 11982 S. Memorial Drive in Bixby, Oklahoma. The
landlord owns and operates the Jimmy’s Egg Restaurant which is located in the same building
space. The anticipated opening will be in May 2017.
MNBE Fire & Security Division Current Projects:
River Spirit Margaritaville Project Surveillance and Access Control
MCN Re-Integration Project Surveillance
MCN Okemah Hospital Project Surveillance
MCN Division of Health
MCN Tribal Government Fiber and Surveillance
Citizen Potawatomi Casino Upgrade
Henryetta Public Schools
MNBE has obtained preferred vendor status with the Chickasaw Nation. MNBE has been
selected to perform cable management projects for the Chickasaw Nation. Awaiting notice to
proceed for selected projects.
MNBE renewed TERO certification with Cherokee Nation. Vendor licensing applications were
submitted to the Chickasaw Nation and Citizen Potawatomi Nation to perform work for their
gaming operations.
MNBE was contracted to develop a business plan for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Re-
Integration program to form a manufacturing business and a foundation. The purpose of the
manufacturing business was to create job opportunities for RIP clients. The Foundation would
provide the vehicle to pursue other outside funding to help replace and or supplement existing
funding from the tribe.
MNBE held two (2) strategic planning sessions with Board members, management and staff.
Planning sessions involved MNBE, MNB, LLC and MI, LLC.
MNBE continues to work on the details for building a National Chain Restaurant next to the
Okmulgee Travel Plaza. Working on the proper lease/ownership structure to maximize sales tax
returns for the nation.
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MNBE is reviewing the current lease with Burger King at the Okmulgee Travel Plaza. The
current lease expires April 2017, working on the details of a new agreement.
Current number of MNBE employees:
MNBE Corporate 12 16%
Fire & Security 23 29%
Professional Services 01 01%
Okmulgee Travel Plaza 20 26%
Muskogee Travel Plaza 22 28%
Total Employees 78 100%
Creek 37 48%
Other Native 07 09%
African American 08 10%
Caucasian 26 33%
Total 78 100%
Male 39 50%
Female 39 50%
Total 78 100%
Fuel Tax Distribution from State of Oklahoma
*Please note the MCN Tax Commission receives distribution for the Fuel Tax Compact from
State of Oklahoma on a Quarterly Basis
FY2017 FY2016
1st Quarter $534,395.75 $540,775.13
TOTAL FUEL TAX COLLECTED TO-DATE $39,171,989.83
Sales Tax Collections
Muscogee Travel Plaza FY2017 FY2016
1
st
Quarter Collections $4,415.43 $4,169.72
Okmulgee Travel Plaza
1
st
Quarter Collections $4,063.07 $5,430.05
Total Sales Tax Collections YTD $8,478.50 $9,599.77
Distributions made to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation
1
st
Quarter Distribution $30,000
From Inception:
Direct Payments……………………………. $1,673,721.97
Contributions………………………………. $94,039.01
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Investments
Okmulgee Golf Course…………………….. $1,037,916.30
Muscogee International, LLC……………… $1,786,576.15
Muscogee Rex……………………………… $ 158,031.00
MNB, LLC…………………………………. $ 242,526.91
Muscogee Staffing Solutions………………. $ 250,000.00
Muscogee Nation Businesses, LLC has formed and opened Muscogee Staffing Solutions, LLC
(MSS, LLC). MSS, LLC, the first company formed under the MNB, LLC holding company, has
opened an office in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The MNBE Chief Operating Officer has prepared
and submitted the application for HubZone certification and is also in the process of the 8(a)
application with the United States Small Business Administration.
MSS, LLS is staffing personnel for commercial companies located in the Muskogee, Okmulgee
and the Tulsa area. Applicants who wish to apply may do so online at http://MSSJOBS.net or
can apply in person at one of the following locations:
Okmulgee – 1018 South Wood Drive, Okmulgee, OK 74447
Muskogee – 717 South 32
nd
Street, Suite 3, Muskogee, OK 74401
Current MSS Employees
Creeks 08 42%
Other Native 03 16%
Caucasian 05 26%
African American 02 11%
Hispanic 01 05%
Total 19 100%
Male 17 89%
Female 02 11%
Total 19 100%
Corporate Staff 03
Contract Staff 16
Total 19
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OFFICE OF VETERANS AFFAIRS – Ken Davis, Veterans Affairs Director
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s Veterans Affairs Services Office (VASO) plans, organizes,
coordinates, reviews, submits, and reconciles Muscogee veterans and surviving spouses’ claims
for receipt of earned benefits and services administered through the United States Department of
Veterans Affairs (USDVA). Muscogee (Creek) Nation, not being a recognized and chartered
Service Organization by the USDVA, has activated a MOU with the Oklahoma Department of
Veterans Affairs (ODVA) to process claims for Muscogee veterans and surviving spouses.
Veterans’ claims: 7 active claims: initiated, reopened, reviewed, burial services, inquiries,
waiver, upgrade status, and requests. There are 790 active/settled claims under consideration
with the USDVA. Total amount secured, 1
st
Quarter-FY 2017 for Muscogee veterans and
surviving spouses was approximately $253,655.00. This amount includes back pay, which was
$122,387.00; one veteran received back-pay of $35,213.00. USDVA COLA for Compensation
and Pension payments for FY - 2017 is .3%.
All funds received from the VA are tax-exempt. (Local, State & Federal). Exactly 462 veterans
and 29 surviving spouses were in receipt of VA funds ending CY – 2016. 149 out of the 491
receiving veterans and surviving spouses currently in receipt were rated at 100% by the USDVA;
30% total in CY – 2016. Total approximate amount secured for Muscogee veterans and
surviving spouses for calendar year 2016 was $8,011,769.00.
Other Activities:
VASO outreach and speeches to Muscogee Communities continues with 3 accomplished.
VASO has identified and verified Purple Hearts from WWI to Iraq. Total Purple Hearts = 104.
VASO started with 56 identified and verified. VASO now has a MOU directly with the
Oklahoma Department Veterans Affairs. VASO’s Director is anticipating accreditation active
with the ODVA. VASO participated in this year’s Creek Nation Festival with a float in the
parade, and an open house of the veterans building. An “On-Site Push” mission, 1
st
Quarter-FY
2017, to locate Muscogee veterans, and surviving spouses, for VA benefits intake, and re-
evaluations was 19.
1
st
Quarter
FY-17
Active Claims Opened
1,042
Claims Under Consideration
790
Awarded Claims
718
Compensation Received
$131,268
Back Pay Received
$122,387
Claims Denied
1
Living veterans
491
Total veterans (including
dead)
590
Total living 100% S/C
149
Total 100% since Jan. 2005
(including dead)
191
Current residual amount - CY
2016
$8,057,777
Back pay 2005-2016
$3,541,407
Board of Veterans Appeals
Hearings
0
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Board of Veterans Appeals
Hearings/wins
57/65
Purple Hearts (WWI to Iraq)
104
KIAs (WWI to Vietnam)
56
DOWIAs (WWI to Vietnam)
6
MCN communities
visited
3
On-Site Push missions (home
visits)
378
Note:
Total Compensation and Pension, and Back pay, received by Muscogee veterans and surviving
spouses from the USDVA (Calendar Years: 2005-2016): $60,246,081.00 (Calendar Year 2017 –
thus far): $68,303,858.00
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INDEPENDENT CONSTITUTIONAL EXECUTIVE AGENCIES
CITIZENSHIP BOARD – Nathan Wilson, Citizenship Board Director
The Citizenship Board office is governed by a Citizenship Board Consisting of five members.
This office provides services to citizens of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma or to
potential citizens in giving direction or assisting in the lineage verification process of the
Muscogee (Creek) people. The mission of this office is to verify the lineage of descendants of
Muscogee (Creek) Indians by blood that is listed on the 1906 Dawes Roll.
During the 1st Quarter of 2017 the Citizenship Office entered into an agreement with LabCorp to
enable us to do DNA testing. The DNA testing is available to anyone. Also, we submitted our
Interconnection Security Agreement to Customs and Border Protection, as well as obtained our
GSl prefix in support of the Enhanced Tribal Card program.
The Citizenship Office completed the monthly remote enrollments at the SRO and provided
citizenship verification training to Social Services/School Clothing. The Office started providing
meeting space to the RIP at our Jenks location to better serve citizens in the Tulsa area.
During the 1st Quarter of FY 2017 the Citizenship Office has provided services to 16,660
Citizens. We have replaced 1,386 Citizenship cards, replaced 425 CDIB's, issued 612 new
Citizenship cards, and 627 new CDIB cards. Our Total Tribal Enrollment is 82,219 as of
December 31, 2016. Total Clients Served by Location: Okmulgee – 7,826 and Jenks – 8,834
Board meetings are held every Second Friday of the month. The Citizenship Board Members are:
Nelson Scott Harjo, Joan Henson, Elizabeth Yahola, Clarence Johnson, and Darlene Taryole.
ELECTION BOARD
Total Registered Voters for the First Quarterly Report for Fiscal Year 2017 is 17,179; this count
includes Absentee Voters. The Citizenship Board Office continually sends a report of
relinquished, removed and re-instated citizens from the Tribe. Social Services emails death
reports to our office. Relinquished & removed enrolled citizens and the deceased are removed
from the Election computer program.
The Election Board is getting ready for the upcoming election process. Seat B of the National
Council is up for election this year. The dates for filing and the dates for the primary and general
elections have been set. The Election Board staff has three employees due to the retirement of
manager, Nettie Harjo, and the resignation of Cindy Arechiga. The Election Board staff held a
reception. We wish them well and will miss them. We have one new hire, Tina Deo as
Absentee Clerk and Betsy Varner has moved up to Administrative Assistant.
The Election Board meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 6:30 PM in the
Tribal Conference Room located in the Solomon McCombs Building. Election Board members
are: Chair Person Angela Diane Meeker, Vice Chairman Walter (Rocky) Pigeon, Board
Secretary Wilma Berryhill, Members Vernon Courtwright and Wendy Dunson.
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COLLEGE OF THE MUSCOGEE NATION BOARD OF REGENTS -
Robert Bible, CMN President
CMN is a Constitutional College as outlined in the Constitution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation,
which is Article XIII. CMN received full 10-year Accreditation status in October, and is the first
accredited tribal college in Oklahoma.
The report includes six bar charts that are numbered as follows: 1a) Number of Citizens and
Others Enrolled, 1b) Credit Hours Generated, 2) Courses Offered, 3a) Number of Events Hosted,
3b) Participants Served at Events, and 4) 2016 Graduates by Major. Note: The quarter shown in
the charts is synonymous with the CMN fall trimester, 2016.
Chart 1a: Number of Citizens and Others Enrolled
Source: CMN Registrar’s Office 9/2016
Chart 1b: Credit Hours Generated
Source: CMN Registrar’s Office 9/2016
Chart 2: Courses Offered
Source: CMN Registrar’s Office 9/2016
196
17
0
213
0
50
100
150
200
250
Quarter 1
MCN Citizens
Other Natives
Non-Natives
Total
2469
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
Quarter 1
Credit Hours
34
8
12
6
5
65
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Quarter 1
General Education
Gaming
Native American Studies
Police Science
Tribal Services
Total
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Chart 3a: Number of Events Hosted: 120
Chart 3b: Participants Served at Events
Source: CMN Executive Assistant’s Office 1/2017
Chart 4: Fall 2016 Graduates by Major
Source: CMN Registrar’s Office 1/2017
Chart 4 *Please note these numbers do not reflect the number of students graduating in the spring
and summer 2016 terms.
57
61
2
0
20
40
60
80
CMN Events MCN Events Outside Organizations
Quarter 1
1448
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
Participants Served
Quarter 1
0
1
0
4
5
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Gaming Native American
Studies
Police Science Tribal Services Total
Fall 2016 Graduates by Major
