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2024 Delaware Tribe of Indians General Election Results
The 2024 Delaware Tribe of Indians General Election has been completed. Listed below are the names of the winners of the following races:
Tribal Council
- Evelyn Kay Anderson
- Rusty Creed Brown
- Lindsey Nicole Harris
Trust Board Chair
- Farrell A. Burks
Trust Board
- Cray Regis Bauxmont-Flynn
Appellate Tribal Judge
- Cameron Ann Fraser
For full results, see the PDF below.
Flag Raising & Ceremony To Be Held at Delaware Veterans Memorial Wall November 11
Attention all Delaware Veterans: The Delaware Tribe of Indians will hold a Veterans Day event at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Wall on November 11, 2024. There will be a flag raising & ceremony at 9:00 A.M. followed by breakfast at Forsythe Hall at 9:30. We hope you will all come join us to honor our Delaware Veterans!
Housing Committee Seeking New Members Until November 1, 2024
The Delaware Tribal Council is currently accepting resumes and questionnaires for two seats on the Housing Committee. Please contact the Chief’s Executive Assistant by email at dmurrell@delawaretribe.org or by phone/text at (918) 914-3142 to obtain an Appointee Questionnaire and Verification Form to fill out and return.
Qualifications
Any enrolled member of the Delaware Tribe of Indians who is at least twenty-one (21) years old and has sufficient knowledges of housing, business, or finance is eligible to serve on the Housing Committee. No person shall be barred from serving on the Housing Committee because her or she is a tenant or homebuyer in a housing project of the Tribe, and such Committee member shall be entitle to fully participate in all meeting concerning matters that affect all of the tenants or homebuyers, even though such matters affect him or her as well.
Please return your resume and questionnaire to
Delaware Tribe of Indians
ATTN: Dana Murrell
5100 Tuxedo Blvd.
Barltesville OK 74006
or email to dmurrell@delawaretribe.org.
Resumes and questionnaires must be received no later than 5 P.M. Friday, November 1, 2024 for Council’s review and consideration.
Staff Accountant I
Delaware Tribe of Indians
Employment Opportunity
Department: Accounting
Employment Status: Regular
Class: Full-Time
Location: Bartlesville, OK
Immediate Supervisor: Senior Accountant
General Description
The Staff Accountant I serves as support staff for the Senior Accountant
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in accounting required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred
- CPA preferred
- Two years experience in accounting preferred but not required
- Requires a high level of personal ethical integrity
- Requires a high level of problem-solving skills
- Requires an individual with a high level of attention to detail
- Requires good interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
- Requires willingness and ability to learn new skills, including travel to conferences and training sessions.
- Requires proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite programs
- Familiarity with accounts payable and revenue processes preferred
- Familiarity with fund accounting preferred
- Experience in Abila/MIP preferred
- Proficiency in 10-key preferred
- Familiarity with OMB super circular, A-87, A-102, A-122, and A-133 preferred
- Familiarity with grant writing, administration, and compliance with grant regulations preferred
- Familiarity with the concepts of budget development and compliance with Tribal budgets preferred
- Must have own transportation and clean driving record- may be required to drive GSA vehicle or tribal vehicle to meeting or training.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Record cash receipts/federal program draws into the accounting software
- Record interest income earned on cash accounts and certificates of deposits
- Prepare journal entries for bank charges or other fees as appropriate
- Record and process payment of invoices
- Assist in preparation of monthly financials for issuance to the tribal council and trust board
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and adjusting entries
- Assist in preparation for the annual audit
- Perform reconciliations of general ledger balance sheet accounts relating to receivables
- Assist in creation of budgeting of programs
- Communicate with regulatory institutions to ensure compliance with reporting requirements
- Other duties as assigned by the Senior Accountant
Indian Preference Policy
In accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934, (Title 25, USC, Section 47), Indian Preference will be observed in hiring.
TO APPLY
Fill out application with resume attached and turn in to the Human Resources Department by walk-in, email, or regular mail. Contact Human Resources at jobs@delawaretribe.org or use the address below.
Human Resources Department
5100 Tuxedo Blvd.
Bartlesville, OK 74006
UPDATE: Absentee Ballot Requests Deadline Extended to October 18
2024 Election Bulletin
Election Day is the first Saturday in November
(3) Tribal Council seats, (1) Trust Board Chair, (3) Trust Board seats, and (2) Appellate Tribal Judge seats are up for election. (Seats up for election)
All registered voters can choose either to vote in person or vote by Absentee Ballot via US Mail
All Tribal members that voted in the last three consecutive elections will automatically receive an Absentee Ballot.
Tribal members not voting in the last three consecutive elections wanting to vote by Absentee Ballot will need to ensure their request for an Absentee Ballot is received by October 4, 2024. There will be (1) polling location to cast your vote in person:
- Location to be determined within 30 days but not more than 45 days prior to the election date
Filing window for candidates to declare for a specific office is August 1 until September 1, 2024. All candidate declaration forms must be submitted by U.S. Mail ONLY to Delaware Tribe Election Board, P.O. Box 1198 Bartlesville, OK 74005 and post marked by September 1.
All requests for Absentee Ballots must be received by October 18, 2024 (UPDATED) to receive a ballot via US Mail. Request forms must be submitted by U.S. Mail ONLY to Delaware Tribe Election Board, P.O. Box 1198 Bartlesville, OK 74005.
Your tribal registration number appears with your name on the mailing label of this and all election correspondence.
Please take time to vote. Make your voice count! Encourage your Delaware Tribal friends, family and neighbors near and far to vote as well. Wanishi!
Delaware Election Board
Documents and Forms
Declaration of Candidacy Form 2024
October 2024 Delaware Indian News Is Now Available
The October 2024 issue of the Delaware Indian News is now available online. To view the newspaper, click the link below:
» View October 2024 Delaware Indian News
For other issues of the Delaware Indian News, select Delaware Indian News in the top menu bar.
Administrative Assistant
Delaware Tribe of Indians
Employment Opportunity
Department: Family & Children Services
Employment Status: Regular
Class: Full-Time
Location: Caney, KS
Immediate Supervisor: Family & Children Services Director
General Description
The Administrative Assistant will provide support services to the division director and team in all aspects of departmental needs and requirements. They will be the first point of contact for clients via phone and in person. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for checking people in for appointments and court, assist director and coordinators, check mail/receive packages, orders office supplies/materials, and take child support payments.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of secretarial/administrative experience; high school diploma required
- Must be skilled in working with sensitive issues, possess a commitment to respecting the confidential nature of the work, and abide by the Delaware Tribe of Indians policy on confidentiality. Requires a high level of personal integrity and ethics.
- Must have a demonstrated problem-solving approach to concerns and challenges.
- The ideal candidate would be extremely organized and detail oriented.
- Must display proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and overall general computer skills.
- Excellent and effective written and oral communication skills are essential, along with strong interpersonal skills.
- Must be dependable, reliable and trustworthy
- Must possess experience in dealing with individuals in crisis and be client focused; can defuse tense situations.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Job Responsibilites
- Provide clerical support on behalf of the division.
- Greet the public, answer and respond to telephone calls and emails in a polite and timely manner.
- Receive and distribute program applications.
- Have a generalized knowledge of services provided to assist customers by providing them departmental information, including directing customers to other Delaware programs and services.
- Maintain the programs’ visitor, mail, and correspondence logs.
- Work with the Transitional Housing Coordinator to recruit and manage Family and Chil-dren Services volunteers and facilitate the volunteer Community Engagement Board.
- Work with the Outreach Coordinator to assist with coordination of the division and tribal representation, logistics, and scheduling for community events and outreach activities.
- Work with Program Director and Coordinators to track program activities and report data per grant requirements.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Family & Children Services
Indian Preference Policy
In accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934, (Title 25, USC, Section 47), Indian Preference will be observed in hiring.
TO APPLY
Fill out application with resume attached and turn in to the Human Resources Department by walk-in, email, or regular mail. Contact Human Resources at jobs@delawaretribe.org or use the address below.
Human Resources Department
5100 Tuxedo Blvd.
Bartlesville, OK 74006
Blue Whale Materials Selected for Grant to Expand Bartlesville Facility
Blue Whale Materials Selected for $55 Million DOE Award Negotiation to Expand Bartlesville, OK Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Facility
Investment Will Expand Operations to Process up to 50,000 Tons of Li-ion Feedstock Annually. Approximately $3M to Go Towards Workforce Development and Community Outreach
Bartlesville, OK – September 20, 2024 – Blue Whale Materials (BWM), a leader in advanced lithium-ion battery recycling, has been selected for negotiation of an award of over $55 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing Program.
The selection is part of BWM’s larger $110 million expansion initiative, which will enable BWM’s Bartlesville, Oklahoma state-of-the-art facility to process up to 50,000 tons of battery feedstock annually and produce enough valuable critical minerals to power over 100,000 electric vehicles annually.
The expanded operations will convert 3.5 times more end-of-life batteries and production scrap into Blacksand™, a high-purity, dry, mixed-metal precursor that stands apart from conventional black mass. This state-of-the-art process recovers up to 98% of the cobalt and nickel in lithium-ion batteries and production scrap and significantly reduces contaminants such as aluminum, copper, and fluorine – resulting in a high metal recovery rate and creating an optimized input for downstream metal refiners and battery material manufacturers.
BWM is a portfolio company of Ara Partners, a global private equity firm that is decarbonizing the industrial economy. By scaling up operations, BWM will further establish itself as a leading supplier of critical minerals for electric vehicle manufacturers, battery producers, and energy storage companies. The expansion is another meaningful step toward creating a closed loop and sustainable feedstock solutions for spent lithium-ion batteries.
The expansion is expected to create 150 permanent jobs and 180 construction jobs, boosting local employment in Bartlesville and will help contribute to the state’s sustainable growth.
Approximately $3M of the grant would go towards workforce development and community outreach through expanded partnership programs with The Delaware Tribe of Indians, Blue Star Recyclers, Tri County Tech, and James Emmett and Company.
“The DOE’s backing underscores the importance of building a sustainable and resilient supply chain for critical minerals right here in the U.S.,” said BWM CEO Robert Kang. “This expansion not only supports our mission but also fuels economic growth in Bartlesville, a historic energy community.”
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt expressed his support for the project: “The State of Oklahoma welcomes this additional investment to expand the Blue Whale Materials li-ion battery recycling plant in Bartlesville. This investment aligns with our state’s focus on self-sufficiency in critical materials production and will bring quality jobs and investment to Oklahoma.”
“This selection for award by DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains is further validation of BWM’s pioneering battery recycling process, and Ara Partners is proud to have partnered with Blue Whale Materials to submit the proposal for award. Government partnerships are essential to decarbonize the industrial economy and increase U.S. manufacturing capabilities,” said Reese Goldsmith, Head of Government Affairs for Ara Partners.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Elizabeth Norton
Brunswick Group
(202) 290-6408
For more information about Blue Whale Materials, please visit www.bluewhalematerials.com