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MASFAP
Newcomer Welcome
Orientation
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.
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
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
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.
CONSTITUTION CHANGE
• In the 1980’s, 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.
MASFAP ACHIEVEMENTS
•In 1992, MASFAP’s 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.
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.
THE ORGANIZATION
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Executive Board
Committee Chairs
Members
Associate Members
Affiliated Organizations
EXECUTIVE BOARD
• Responsible for carrying out the purpose
of the organization, approving the budget,
and maintaining the records
• Consists of…
President
President-Elect
Past-President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Treasurer-Elect
Delegate at Large – 4yr Private
Delegate at Large – 4yr Public
Delegate at Large – Associate Members
Delegate at Large – 2yr Public
Ex-Officio Member
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
• Responsible for organizing and running
each committee, and their budgets.
Archives
Associate Members
Associational Governance
Awards
Budget and Finance
Career Schools
Newcomer/Welcome
Nominations & Elections
Professional Development
Program
Research
Site
Corporate Support
Early Awareness
Legislation
Membership
Technology
College Goal Sunday
Leadership
Past-Presidents Cabinet
MEMBERSHIP &
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
• Consists of schools, guarantors,
professional organizations, lenders,
secondary markets, and the
Department of Education.
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
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
WWW.MASFAP.ORG
•News
•Membership Guide
•Conference
Registration
•Upcoming Events
•Awards
•Constitution
BOB BERGER
NEWCOMER 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
WHAT TO EXPECT
AT 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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•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
you’ll meet people.
•The evening activities are great fun and where you
make friends that last.
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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.
WELCOME TO
MASFAP!!!!