newcomer welcome march 23, 2011 masfap beginnings in april 1967, a group of financial aid...
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Newcomer Welcome
March 23, 2011
MASFAP Beginnings
• In April 1967, a group of financial aid administrators and business officers from Missouri junior colleges and four year schools met informally.
• First planned meeting was held in June 1967 at Lincoln University.
• Membership voted to create MASFAP.– No formal constitution– No mission and no funds
Beginnings
• Meetings were held twice a year at different institutions.
• Newsletter was created in 1968 with donations of $22 from the attendees.
• Membership fee of $10 was assessed in 1969.• First constitution was written and approved in
Fall 1969.
Growth
• In 1971, MASFAP grew enough to hold its first conference at the Holiday Inn in Osage Beach
• Rooms were $11.23 and the registration fee was $8.50 including meals!
Constitution Change
• In the 1980’s the Constitution was changed to allow for lenders to be Associate Members.
• There was initial concern, but the impact of lender involvement has been positive.
• Associate Member financial support has assisted with many conference activities and has enhanced MASFAP.
Achievements
• We celebrated MASFAP’s 40 anniversary in 2007.
• Auctions, now annual events, are held at the conferences to raise money for our scholarships and charities each year.
• Two scholarships are given each year.
MASFAP Today
• Conference attendees average about 150.• Total membership has 90 institutions
represented, 20 associate, 2 honorary--DOE and lifetime member.
• Membership fees are tiered based on IPEDS enrollment.
• Technology has enabled us to many things on the web and use the list serv to communicate outside of the conference.
Organization of MASFAP
• Executive Board• Committee Chairs• Members• Associate Members• Affiliated Organizations
Executive Board
• Responsible for carrying out the purpose of the organization, approving budget and maintaining records.
• Consists ofPresident TreasurerPresident-Elect Treasurer-ElectVice-President Delegate at Large for SectorsSecretary Ex-Officio Member
Committee ChairsResponsible for organizing and running each committee and budget.• Archives• Associate Members• Awards• Career Schools• Corporate Support• Early Awareness• Professional Development
• Legislative• Membership• Newcomer/Welcome• Research• Site• Technology and
Communications
Affiliated Organizations
• NASFAA—National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
• MASFAA---Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators– States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan,
Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, West Virginia and Wisconsin
Regional Groups
• FANG—Financial Aid 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
Bob Berger Newcomer Award
• Created to honor the late Bob Berger, Director of Financial Aid at Missouri Western.
• Recognizes the outstanding contributions of those new to the industry.
• Given at the Fall Conference
www. MASFAP.org
• News• Membership information• Conference registration• Upcoming events• Awards• Constitution• List Serv
The conference
• General sessions are geared toward everyone• Breakouts focus on specific topics• Information for sessions you cannot attend are
on the website.• Check out the vendor area…it is a place to
gather and socialize ( and get some office supplies!)
• Evening events are for socializing and networking.
