Through its programs, information sources, and activities, SEHFA's mission is centered on providing an effective forum for the education, interaction, and advancement of both its members and the broader southeastern alternative investment community. SEHFA focuses its efforts on providing a professional forum to enhance of the visibility, accessibility, and interaction of the southeastern alternative investment community. SEHFA sponsors meetings with speakers and programs featuring both fund managers and key investment industry professionals. In so doing, the SEHFA strives to promote the growth and development of the southeastern alternative investment community in addition to keeping members informed of industry and regulatory changes, industry best practices, and the current investment environment. SEHFA is a non-profit organization and is paid for by Event and Annual Sponsors. Membership is approved by a board of directors on a case by case basis, and includes the following eight categories: Fund Managers, both Hedge Funds and Fund of Funds; Alternative Investment Managers, Qualified Investors, Service Providers, Family Offices, Allocators, and Guests. If you would like to become a member, please visit http://www.thesehfa.org . Below is a list of our current officers: President: Paul Foley, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP Vice-President: Gilbert H. Davis, Investment Law Group LLC Secretary: Michelle Dobbins, Masters Capital Management, LLC Treasurer: George (Ned) E. Case III, GMT Capital Corp SEHFA is currently sponsored by the following alternative investment industry leaders: Cowen Prime Services Elliott Davis Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP KPMG Trident Fund Services Warren Averett Esentire