Save the completed report using Committee title and date ( example: WASFAA_JRSMLI_Apr_14.doc ). Submit your report via email to the WASFAA Executive Council listserv and post a copy to the Committee webpage on the WASFAA website. YEAR-END WASFAA Committee Chair Report 2013-14 Executive Council Meeting Date April 12, 2014 Executive Council Meeting Location Silver Legacy, WASFAA conf., Reno NV Committee Information Committee Name WASFAA Fund Development committee Chair(s) (Name, Place of Employment, State) Sun Ow, Great Lakes Educational Loan Services Committee Members (Name, Place of Cheryl Barnes, Discover, located in CA Employment, State) Please put an asterisk next to first-time committee members. Committee Goals Strategic Plan Goals that are being met (check all that apply) Goal 1: Leader in providing training and professional development Goal 2: Maintain the long-term financial stability of WASFAA Goal 3: Assess & monitor the performance of WASFAA & make strategic adjustments Goal 4: Increase the participation of members in WASFAA activities Goal 5: Continually improve methods & processes for communicating with members Goal 6: Consolidate and communicate the public policy positions of aid administrators Goal 7: Maintain and enhance the diversity of our membership and Executive Council Goal 8: Collaborate and coordinate with other organizations and associations Specific Committee Goals (Include progress toward goals and measurement of success.) 1. 2. 3. Expand list of Vendors/Partners for potential funding partnerships (reviewed WACUBO and NASFAA sponsor list). Updated WASFAA webpage for Partners/Vendors to include items such as breaks and meals for sponsorship. Ensure that when Vendors sponsor events that they receive recognition and support. Page | 1 YEAR-END WASFAA Committee Chair Report 2013-14 Raise $34,000 for WASFAA (Exceeded goal by $10,300) We had 23 Vendors for the WASFAA conference in Reno, NV) List of 2014 Vendors: Access Group Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education Ceannate Charter One cuStudentLoans Discover ELM ERS Contact Center Financial Aid TV First Marblehead Great Lakes Educational Loan Services Higher One Inceptia MOHELA Mountain Credit Union Nelnet Fed Loan Servicing/PHEAA Responsible Repay SOCLE SoFi Borrower Wisely by UHEAA USA Funds Wells Fargo Summary of Committee Activities 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Contacted via phone calls and emails, all Vendors and Partners for the Annual WASFAA conference and advertising for Newsletter, including contacting vendors from NASFAA, CASFAA and WACUBO vendors. Submitted Vendor registration checks to WASFAA treasurer Added new Vendors/Partners to contact list and deleted outdated contacts. Coordinated banner ads and training advertising with WASFAA communications chair. Collected Vendor/Partnership forms and ads for advertising for newsletter and blog. Work with WASFAA Conference Chair on program for WASFAA 2014 annual conference to provide Vendor logos, company information and Business Solutions Session write-ups for conference program. Provided Vendors shipping information, booth location, attendee lists, and electricity cost sheets. Sent silent auction announcements to Vendors and details of auction Page | 2 YEAR-END WASFAA Committee Chair Report 2013-14 Measures Tracking Tool Data Collection Information (Include required Measures Tracking Tool data collection information to help determine progress toward Strategic plan goals/activities that are the responsibility of your Committee. See Appendix F of the current WASFAA Strategic Plan for guidance.) Budget Information Approved Budget $ 2,000 Budget Expenditures to Date 1. 2. 3. TOTAL = $ 0 Event Information (complete if applicable per location) WASFAA Conference Event Name Location Date Number Cost of Registration Subtotal Attendees Complimentary Registrations (if applicable – i.e., scholarship recipients) Add more rows as needed for additional events. Page | 3 YEAR-END WASFAA Committee Chair Report 2013-14 Suggestions for Future Committee Chair(s) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Fundraising from annual conference through Silent Auction Explore Fundraising through grant writing. Work with Membership committee to grow membership. Work with Strategic planning to work on Fiscal plan. Grow Partnership and Vendor participation in all WASFAA events. WASFAA conference Business Solutions Sessions should be included in the next conference because this year’s was a success in getting new Vendors to Exhibit at our annual conference. Contact WACUBO and NASFAA vendors to see if they want to vend at WASFAA Calendar of Events/Timelines Committee Member Responsible (if Description December Chair Send first email to potential Vendors for conference & newsletter January Chair Collect Vendor registration forms and send checks to WASFAA Treasurer. Send 2nd request for potential vendors. February Chair Collect Vendor logos & write-up, banners and Business solutions proposed sessions for conference. Send 3rd email to potential Vendors. Chair Send vendors shipping (hotel receiving and shipments out) and booth details- location; work with hotel on electrical and internet needs of vendors. Work with conference chair on Exhibit hall floor plan. Work with conference program on Business Solutions sessions. Chair Send contact information of attendees to vendors who purchased a mailing list. Purchase “Thank you’ card for Vendors to give to them at the conference. At the WASFAA conference- ensure that Vendors are recognized for their contribution to WASFAA during at various times at the conference. Date applicable) March April Page | 4