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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

SASFAA Candidates


Good morning SASFAA,

I would like to inform the members of the association that you can view all candidate information for the upcoming SASFAA elections on our website.  The direct link is www.sasfaa.org/elections or you can go to our website and reach the page by hovering over “Member Services” on the header bar and choosing Elections.  I encourage you to review each candidate’s information so you will be able to make an informed decision when the election polls open on February 7, 2014.  Please plan to cast your vote before the polls close on February 18, 2014 at 3:00 pm EST.  I would like to have at least 500 members from SASFAA casting their votes this February. 

I hope each of you have a Merry Christmas and enjoy any break from your regular work schedule.

Jeff Dennis
2013-2014 SASFAA Nominations and Elections Chair

Thursday, December 12, 2013

SASFAA President-Elect Information

SASFAA President-Elect Information
Submitted by: Jeff Dennis, Nominations and Elections Committee Chair

During the February 2014 elections you are being asked to select a candidate for the office of President-Elect, which is a three year term; spending one year as President-Elect, one year as President, and one year as Immediate Past President. This article is being posted to show you what the SASFAA Policy & Procedure Manual describes as the duties of these positions.

The candidates for the office of President Elect are:

· Amy Berrier (4 year public, UNC-Greensboro – North Carolina)
· Sharon Oliver (4 year public, N.C. Central University – North Carolina)

You will be able to learn more about these candidates by reviewing their candidate statement and biographical information on the SASFAA website at www.sasfaa.org in the coming days.

The SASFAA Policy & Procedure Manual describes the duties of these positions as follows:

5.2 President
The president serves as the chief executive officer of the Association and presides at all Board and business meetings. In this capacity the president:

a. provides leadership and direction to all activities of the Association, the Board and all standing and ad hoc committees;
b. prior to the NASFAA 2013-2014 year, represents SASFAA as a voting member in the Board meetings, including Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, Inc. (NASFAA). Beginning with the NASFAA 2013-2014 year, represents SASFAA as an observer in the Board meetings of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, Inc. (NASFAA), serves as an alternate voting member in the absence of the SASFAA Past President, provides reports of NASFAA activities to the SASFAA Board and publishes reports in the SASFAA Nine News or on the website as appropriate;
c. selects all committee chairs and liaisons. Works with committee chairs on finalizing committee members, who are subject to final approval of the Board at the first board meeting;
d. serves as ex-officio member of all committees;
e. approves expenditures and has authority to pay bills;
f. submits a written annual report on the year’s activities to Association members; and
g. represents SASFAA at selected SASFAA affiliated state meetings.

5.3 President-Elect
The president-elect assists the president and prepares for the term of office. Additional responsibilities of the president-elect include the following:

a. serves as parliamentarian to the Board;
b. until the NASFAA 2013-2014 year, serves as the alternate voting representative to the NASFAA Board of Directors, provides reports of NASFAA activities to the SASFAA Board and publishes reports in the SASFAA Nine News or on the Web site as appropriate. Beginning with the NASFAA 2013-2014 year, this position will no longer serve on the NASFAA Board of Directors;
c. represents SASFAA at selected SASFAA affiliated state meetings;
d. reviews the Manual and makes recommendations for changes to the Board or the appropriate committee;
e. conducts an orientation session at the annual conference for state presidents-elect;
f. advises and counsels the president as needed;
g. begins initial planning for the next annual conference and for the promotion of the event;
h. selects all committee chairs and liaisons. Works with committee chairs on selecting committee members utilizing a volunteer form;
i. consults with the Board and budget chair in developing future initiatives; and
j. performs other duties as requested by the president.

5.7 Immediate Past President
The Immediate past president assists the president and serves as chair of the nominations and elections, awards and the governance and planning committees. In this capacity the past president:

a. presents a slate of candidates in accordance with the election schedule or calendar for president-elect, secretary, treasurer and vice president to the Board;
b. solicits nominations for Association awards and presents the awards committee recommendations to the Board;
c. performs the duties of the president in the absence of both the president and vice president;
d. serves as a SASFAA voting representative to the Board of Directors of NASFAA.
e. conducts an annual review of the strategic long-range plan and presents a written report at the June board meeting; and
f. performs other duties as requested by the president.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Submitted by Sharon Oliver, SASFAA Secretary

The Executive Board Meeting minutes for November 2, 2013, held in Raleigh, North Carolina are available for viewing at:

The minutes will allow members to be informed of the activities and changes associated with our state association.   Please take a moment to review the minutes. 

We value our members and appreciate your feedback.


SASFAA Slate is set!

The SASFAA Slate is Set!

Submitted By: Jeff Dennis, Nominations and Elections Committee Chair

I am very happy to announce the approved slate of candidates for the elections that will take place prior and during the February 2014 Annual Conference. The following individuals will be on the slate for the respective positions.

President Elect:

Amy Berrier (4 year public, UNC-Greensboro – North Carolina)
Sharon Oliver (4 year public, N.C. Central University – North Carolina)

Vice President:Brenda Burke (4 year public, Virginia Commonwealth University – Virginia)
Marian Dill (4 year private, Lee University – Tennessee)

Secretary:
Vickie Adams (4 year public, Jacksonville State University – Alabama)
Kimberly White-Grimes (2 year public, Trident Technical College – South Carolina)
                                   
Stay tuned for more information regarding the candidates and election process. We will be posting information about the candidates to the SASFAA website, and an announcement will be made once that has been done. In the meantime, feel free to contact any of the candidates should you have questions for them. I’m confident SASFAA will be on good hands regardless of the outcome, and I sincerely appreciate each candidate’s willingness to run for office and serve the SASFAA membership
I would like to thank the other members of the committee below for their work in developing this slate.
·        Sharon Williams  (Alabama)
·        Nathan Basford  (Florida)
·        Philip Hawkins  (Georgia)
·        Chris Tolson  (Kentucky)
·        Cindy May  (Mississippi)
·        Bridget Ellis  (North Carolina)
·        Sarah Dowd  (South Carolina)
·        Cara Suhr  (Tennessee)
·        Margaret Murphy  (Virginia)



Jeff Dennis