M A S F A P

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M A S F A P

• Newcomer Welcome
• Orientation

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HOW IT ALL BEGAN

• In April, 1967, a group of financial aid
  administrators and fiscal business officers from
  Missouri junior colleges and four year
  institutions met informally.
• First planned meeting was held in June of 1967 at
  Lincoln University.

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MASFAP IS BORN

• At this second meeting, the members voted to
  create MASFAP.
• There was no formal constitution or mission, and
  no funds.
• The first officers were
• President Paul Canole
• Vice-President LG Belcher
• Secretary George Brooks

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BEGINNINGS

• Meetings were held twice a year at different
  institutions
• The newsletter was created in 1968 with donations
  of 22 from the attendees
• Membership fee of 10 was first assessed in 1969
• Fall of 1969 the first MASFAP constitution was
  written and approved

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GROWTH

• In 1971, the meeting moved to a conference site
  for the first time at the Holiday Inn in Osage
  Beach
• Rooms were 11.23 and registration fee was 8.50,
  including meals.

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CONSTITUTION CHANGE

• In the 1980s, the constitution was changed to
  allow lenders to join as Associate Members.
• Although there was initial concern, the impact of
  lender involvement has been positive.
• Associate Member financial support enhanced the
  organization and has assisted with many
  conference activities.

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MASFAP ACHIEVEMENTS

• In 1992, MASFAPs 25th anniversary was
  celebrated, and in 2002 our 35th birthday party.
• A silent auction, now an annual event, was held
  to raise money for the scholarship fund. This
  fund awards two 500 scholarships a year.
• In 2002, the community service project began to
  aid needy schools and organizations.

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MASFAP TODAY

• Conference attendance averages 275 attendees
• Conferences held at the Lodge of the Four Seasons
• Membership dues are 60 annually per institution
• Technology has created our website where
  registration can be done online, and great
  information is at your fingertips.

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THE ORGANIZATION

• Executive Board
• Committee Chairs
• Members
• Associate Members
• Affiliated Organizations

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EXECUTIVE BOARD

• Responsible for carrying out the purpose of the
  organization, approving the budget, and
  maintaining the records
• Consists of
• President Delegate at Large 4yr Private
• President-Elect Delegate at Large 4yr Public
• Past-President Delegate at Large Associate
  Members
• Vice-President Delegate at Large 2yr Public
• Secretary Ex-Officio Member
• Treasurer
• Treasurer-Elect

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COMMITTEE CHAIRS

• Responsible for organizing and running each
  committee, and their budgets.
• Archives Newcomer/Welcome
• Associate Members Nominations Elections
• Associational Governance Professional
  Development
• Awards Program
• Budget and Finance Research
• Career Schools Site
• Corporate Support Technology
• Early Awareness College Goal Sunday
• Legislation Leadership
• Membership Past-Presidents Cabinet

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MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

• Consists of schools, guarantors, professional
  organizations, lenders, secondary markets, and
  the Department of Education.

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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS

• NASFAA National Association of Student Financial
  Aid Administrators
• MASFAA Midwest Association of Student Financial
  Aid Administrators which includes the states of
  Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota,
  Missouri, Ohio, West Virginia and Wisconsin

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REGIONAL GROUPS

• FANG Financial Noon Group
• KC-RAP Kansas City Regional Aid Professionals
• OAKFAP Ozark Area Key Financial Aid
  Professionals
• SLAP St Louis Aid Professionals
• SEMO-RAP Southeast Missouri Regional Aid
  Professionals

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WWW.MASFAP.ORG

• News
• Membership Guide
• Conference Registration
• Upcoming Events
• Awards
• Constitution

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BOB BERGERNEWCOMER AWARD

• Named in honor of the late Bob Berger, Director
  of Financial Aid for Missouri Western
• Recognizes the outstanding contributions of those
  new to the industry

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WHAT TO EXPECTAT THE CONFERENCE

• Dress is casual for the first and last days, and
  usually business casual for the second day.
• General sessions are for everyone and geared
  towards sharing information pertinent to all.
• Breakout sessions focus on specific areas. You
  can decide ahead of time which sessions you would
  like to attend. Often, handouts are available
  from sessions you miss.
• Bring a sweater to sessions. Some are cold!

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Continued

• Everyone gathers to socialize in the Vendor area.
  Please join in.
• The lobby bar area is often a place to meet new
  people and network. Just go to watch the TV and
  youll meet people.
• The evening activities are great fun and where
  you make friends that last.

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So..

• Have a great time
• Meet new people
• Network
• Learn new things
• And stay involved.we love your input!
• When you leave, we hope you have made new
  friends, gathered new information, and garnered
  new resources.

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WELCOME TO

• MASFAP!!!!