President Cargill:
Dear Members,
The NASSGAP Executive Committee met recently to discuss organization-related issues, particularly ones that we’ll face in the coming months. Below is a brief recap of what was discussed:
1. We agreed to engage the assistance of a conference planner to help with future conferences
2. A survey will soon ask members if NASSGAP should only host one conference a year and if so when.
3. The organization’s budget has sufficient funds in reserves to meet outstanding obligations as required by our bylaws.
4. We determined to maintain a DC presence although there is a question as to the appropriate level of funding for this activity. More on this subject soon.
5. A slate of candidates proposed by the Nominations Committee, Chaired by Mary Ann Welch, was endorsed; it'll be sent to the membership for review.
6. The spring DC conference conference fee was set at $460.
7. Three new "Friends of NASSGAP" were selected. They'll be announced soon.
8. Committee Chairs gave the following updates:
• Federal Relations Chair Chas Treadwell & NASSGAP’s DC rep. Marie Bennett, discussed Federal issues from Reauthorization to challenges with the pending GAP language. Read Marie’s DC update; it’s posted under the “Don’t Miss” column above.
• Web Committee Chair Dennis Obergfell reported on future web enhancements. Some exciting developments are in store, details about which will be revealed soon.
• ED Technical Forms Chair Maureen Laffey continues to monitor proposed FAFSA changes in an effort to protect state questions.
• Spring Conference Chair Lois Hollis is finalizing the spring conference agenda.
• Research Committee Chair, Cheryl Maplethorpe, will poll members soon about CACG proposals.
• Membership Committee Chair, Shiela Joyner, continues to track state and associate members.
I'm always awed by the amount of work that these volunteers do for the organization. I appreciate the knowledge, commitment, & work ethic each of them brings to NASSGAP
