1. Newcomer Welcome Orientation
M A S F A P
Newcomer Welcome
Orientation

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. THE ORGANIZATION Executive Board Committee Chairs Members
Associate Members
Affiliated Organizations

10. 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

11. 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

12. MEMBERSHIP & ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Consists of schools, guarantors, professional organizations, lenders, secondary markets, and the Department of Education.

13. 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

14. 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

15. WWW.MASFAP.ORG News Membership Guide Conference Registration
Upcoming Events
Awards
Constitution

16. 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

17. 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!

18. 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 you’ll meet people.
The evening activities are great fun and where you make friends that last.

19. 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.

20. WELCOME TO
MASFAP!!!!