LEAH FODOR
Member Services Coordinator

Leah Fodor has been an employee of the Gun Lake Tribe for 6+ years. Currently, she serves as the Member Services Coordinator which includes elders, recreation, higher education, Johnson O’Malley, enrollment, and is the editor of the Tribe’s monthly newsletter. Leah’s office hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Leah also is a notary public and offers this service free to all tribal members.

ENROLLMENT
The enrollment department just finished a 9-month open enrollment process, which more than doubled our membership. Leah maintains the enrollment software which includes maintaining the mailing list, producing ID cards for members and entering new member files. Leah also serves as the supervisor to the enrollment clerk.

EDUCATION
The Tribe offers many scholarship opportunities for members. Leah certifies Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver applications. Leah is also the staff support person for the education committee. This committee is playing a vital role in the future of higher education for the Gun Lake Tribe. This 3-member committee is responsible for developing the policies and procedures for the 638 higher education scholarship fund, which will be taking the place of the current tribe- funded program. It is the intention of the committee to have this program ready for the 2002-2003 school year. This committee will also develop policies and standards for the Johnson O’Malley program which covers students age 3 through 12th grade. Leah also belongs to the Michigan Tribal Education Directors Consortium. Should you have any questions regarding higher education, please contact Leah!

ELDERS
Leah serves as the staff person to the elders of the Tribe. She escorts them to various meetings around the state and keeps them informed of meetings of the Michigan Indian Elders Association. The Elder’s Committee will be hosting their first meeting since enrollment doubled during the month of April. The Tribe recognizes an elder as someone who is 50+, the Michigan Indian Elder’s Association recognizes an elder as someone 55+.

MEMBER SERVICES
Leah also represents the Tribe in meetings where services available to the Tribe are discussed.

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Leah serves as the Editor for the Tribe’s monthly newsletter. The newsletter is sent out on the last day of the previous month. Any submissions for the newsletter must be copy ready and sent to Leah’s attention. If you have a date you would like added to the calendar, call or e-mail Leah.