Congratulations, WASFAA, for 40 years of effective service to the financial aid community through meaningful training opportunities and advocacy efforts! May you continue to prosper in the years ahead. Steve Herndon, CSU – Bakerfield Congratulations to WASFAA on 40 years and thanks to all those volunteers who kept the organization alive and well during the past 40 years. Wendy Olson, Whitworth University Congratulations WASFAA of 40 years in providing opportunities to meet amazing friends and colleagues through professional and networking events. May you hold strong for another 40! Jean Russell, American Student Assistance In memoriam…Barb Meisenbach Davies On January 21, 2008, after a lengthy battle with breast cancer the financial aid community lost a very dear friend. WASFAA has come a long way since its creation in 1969. What a way to top off our 40th year by celebrating in Anchorage, Alaska! To all of you dedicated professionals and volunteers to keep the Association strong…congratulations!! Catherine King-Todd, Thunderbird School of Global Management