Enrollment

ENROLLMENT IS CURRENTLY CLOSED; therefore NO APPLICATIONS FOR ENROLLMENT ARE BEING ACCEPTED, except for newborn children of MBPI Tribal members.

ARDIS BADGER Enrollment Clerk
	Ardis has been working with the tribe since 1998. Ardis Badger works 20 hours a week for the Tribe as the Tribes Enrollment Clerk. Ardis hours are flexible. Normally she works Monday-Wednesday. Besides her duties as a staff person, Ardis is active with the elders. Ardis is called upon often for her knowledge. Ardis also serves on the Tribal Council representing the Bradley District. Her term will expire in 2010. Ardis is the Executive Secretary of the Tribal Council.
	Phone:	(616) 681-9510 ext. 339
	Toll Free:	(866) 681-9510
	Fax:	(616) 681-9520
	Address:	PO Box 218 Dorr, MI 49323

During an open enrollment period, when a file is submitted for membership, it goes directly to the enrollment department. Ardis makes sure that the applicant meets the requirements as stated in the enrollment ordinance. If the applicant passes this step and all of their papers are complete, Ardis calls an enrollment committee meeting. The enrollment committee consists of 3 members and one voice, no vote, staff person. It is the responsibility of the enrollment committee to approve or reject an application. Ardis then contacts the potential member and informs them of the decision of the committee. The Tribe’s enrollment department is ALSO responsible for maintaining the enrollment files. All files are kept in a fireproof locked safe and only Ardis and the enrollment committee has access to these files. All files are kept confidential.