Thomas Elton Knife Chief

Education:

• Cal State University, Fullerton B.A. in Social Science
• Haskell Indian Junior College A.A.S. in Nuclear Physics
• Numerous certificates for teacher methodology
• Several night E.C.U.’s for Quantum Mechanics
• Certificates in Computer Processing

Professional Experience:

• Pawnee Nation- Various jobs in Administration i.e. Executive Director, Personnel Director, Tribal Planner for Housing Authority and Tribal Development Corporation Director
• Pawnee Nation College- Taught Pawnee language, culture, and history.

Political Experience:

• Pawnee Nation Business Council– three terms, two as Vice-Pres.
• Pawnee Nasharo Chief’s Council– Head Chief Public Service:.
• Pawnee Indian Veterans Organization- Served many times as Head Singer

Describe how your membership on the Pawnee Business Council will benefit the Pawnee Nation:
“I will speak up. If I believe things don’t sound right to me, I will ask questions. I will stand up for tribal employees if they feel and believe they have not had their due process. I and many tribal members want to know, “Where is all that money going?” I’m not saying there are any improprieties. I’m just saying me and the tribal members want to know. If it goes to some outstanding debt to a corporation, just tell us how much, why, and when will the debt be retired.”

Identify the top three priorities currently facing the Pawnee Nation’s tribal government, and briefly describe how you will address these priorities:
“Debts. I don’t know many details as I have been out of politics for six years. I would like the Tribe, Veteran’s Organizations (local and National), the city and the feds, through the stimulus, to develop an “urgent care center”. Impossible? No. I would like the Nasharo Chief’s Council’s inherent powers and authority restored. Back in the early 1990’s when I was the Executive Director, the Business Council did not meet for 2 years due to a political deadlock. Many tribal programs were in jeopardy. I worked with the Chief’s Council thru treaty rights and went to all the funding agencies. Thereby saving over half the programs without the Business Council resolutions, but rather resolutions from the Chiefs. They oversee the actions of the Business Council. Finally; I wish to say, I don’t hold anything personal against anyone. It’s only business.”

Charles "Buddy" Lone Chief

Education:

• The University of Tulsa;
• Tulsa, OK- B.A. Physical Science Education; Science Minor
• The University of Tulsa and Tulsa Junior College- Post Graduate Courses in Science and Education

Military Service:

• U.S. Army -Basic Training Outstanding Trainee (Runner-Up), Physical Training Award, Expert Rifle Marksmanship Badge (Company runner-up), Proficiency Award (Company Runner-Up)
• U.S. Army- Staff Sergeant (E-6)
• 486th Civil Affairs Company-Reserve
• Tomahawk Division – Reserve
• 9th Special forces Group – Reserve (Texas)
• 95th Infantry Division (Active and Reserve)
• Active Duty (6 month)
• Army Reserve – 5.5 Years

Professional Experience:

• Wilson Junior High, Tulsa, OK Taught Science, Geography, and Physical Education. Head Track and Asst. Football Coach
• Hale High School Taught Science and Physical Education. Coached Football, Girl’s Basketball, Track and Cross Country.
• Tulsa County Mingo School Taught Science, Physical Education. Coached Baseball, Basketball and Softball.
• Friendship High School and Junior High, Wolfforth, TX Taught Physical Education. Head Track Coach, Assistant Football Coach, Head Coach 7th Grade Football, Boy’s Basket ball, & Girl’s Basketball.

Political Experience:

• Pawnee Nation, Pawnee Business Council- Third Seat Council Member
• Served on the following committees:
  • Education
  • Proposal Review
  • Repatriation/Reburial
  • Enrollment.

Public Service:

• Chosen Model Recreation Program by National Evaluation Team
• Director Summer Recreation (Office of Economic Opportunity)
• Tulsa Indian Center– President
• Oklahoma State Department of Education Suggested Learner Outcomes Committee– Member
• Oklahoma State Department of Education Objective Test Writing Committee, Science Proficiency Exams– Member
• Oklahoma State Department of Education Committee, Biased Questions on Proficiency Exams-Member

Describe how your membership on the Pawnee Business Council will benefit the Pawnee Nation:
“Experience – 3 terms serving on the Business Council. Have served as Chairman of the following committees at one time or another: Education, Enrollment, Repatriation & Proposal Review. Presently I chair the Repatriation and Proposal Review committees and am a member of the Education Committee. I have served on several Oklahoma State Educational Committees. I take the Oath of Office very seriously. I shall always do my utmost to do the best for our tribe.”

Identify the top three priorities currently facing the Pawnee Nation’s tribal government, and briefly describe how you will address these priorities:
“Expansion of the Travel Plaza - The present plans are to increase the gaming area approximately 10,000 square feet with the addition of 200 gaming machines, an 80 seating capacity restaurant with restrooms nearby, bar and grill, vault room, cage and break room. We need to expand our Travel Plaza in order to generate more income to meet the needs of our tribe in my opinion. At present we are limited in what we can do. If an acceptable loan agreement can be achieved, I believe it would be in the best interest of the Tribe to move forward with the expansion of our Travel Plaza.

Assistance for the following:

• Elders • Students needing supplemental educational assistance
• Veterans Organization • Burial assistance of $1,500
• Repatriation/Reburial supplemental needs

Continued emphasis to provide as much assistance as the budget will allow. Maintaining our buildings to keep them in good working order and good preventative maintenance helps avoid big repair costs which includes structural, electrical, and plumbing. Communication with our Property Manager is the key.”

Provide any additional information relevant to the Pawnee Nation’s May 2009 Regular Election:
“I have also been a member of the following organizations:

• Tulsa Classroom Teachers Association
• Tulsa Science Teachers Association
• Oklahoma Science Teachers Association
• Oklahoma Education Association
• National Education Association
• Oklahoma Coaches Association
• Oklahoma Track Coaches Association
• National Coaches Association (National Federation)”

Pete L. Moore, Jr.

I am forty-six years old and have lived in Pawnee, OK nearly all of my life. I was raised in a strict but loving and wholesome environment with one brother and three sisters. Supportive parents and grandparents instilled family, cultural and traditional values, advocating alcohol and drug free lifestyle, which I have shared with my children and family. Evolving as the future of the Pawnee Nation, our children deserve special care and services. Our elders are an important resource and have needs we must strive to meet.

Fortunately from an early age, I have attended and participated in Pawnee Tribal functions and gatherings as well as Inter-Tribal events throughout Indian Country. Connecting with many has contributed to my on-going awareness of issues and successful ventures amongst Indian Tribes. My networking capabilities, open-mindedness, honesty and straightforward character has most importantly been extended to my fellow Tribal members to serve and represent all, from the youngest to the oldest, to the best of my ability for our Pawnee Nation. Living in the Pawnee Community allows for utmost accessibility to my door to more personally serve my Tribal neighbors.

I have demonstrated my belief of the value of hard work and appropriate conduct during my professional career and have applied the same, along with management experience, while serving with Pawnee Nation Business Council for several years. I have committed time to work for the Pawnee people inside and beyond the walls of meeting rooms, including serving on the Title VII Parent Committee for several years. My reward and replenishment of strength is being a part of processes to achieve success and overcome challenges with a sincere interest to help steer a positive direction for our Tribe in services to members, economic development, self governance, and guarding our sovereignty.

In regard to promises, I am the same as before, I will not intentionally mislead people or make empty promises. What I will continue to offer is the promise to work hard in an ethical and professional manner with the best interest of the Pawnee Nation in heart and mind. I do not push my Native American Church religion on any person, but I will utter prayers for our goodness and future. I desire to carry many shared interests with me and continue to unselfishly dedicate service to our Nation as Vice-President of the Business Council.