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* Former Foundation president, C. Warren Trussell, Jr. passed away.

* Foundation president joins NAELA - National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

* Record year for new charitable bequests and growth totaling more than $16 million.

* Many exciting developments are taking place behind the scenes at your Baptist foundation.

Beginning in 2001, The Foundation performed a major technology upgrade installing both a new server and desktop PCs. This upgrade gave us the ability to establish an internet presence, intranet, and email capabilities.

Late in 2001, we began the installation of a state-of-the-art trust accounting system which gives us the capability for fast and accurate reporting, up-to-the-minute market reports, and direct links with our investment consultants and managers.

Recently, The Foundation installed a modern phone system with voice mail capabilities enabling Foundation clients to reach us around the clock. For many of the Foundation's elderly clientele, being able to get in touch is crucial. Of course, we will always have a live voice to talk with you when you need us during normal business hours. With many of our staff traveling to various parts of the state, this will allow regular voice mail checks and client call backs.

These changes will prepare The Foundation for future growth. God continues to bless the ministry and work of The Baptist Foundation of Alabama as we fulfill our role in assisting ALL Alabama Baptist individuals, churches, associations, and organizations.

Attorney Joins National Academy

Barry Bledsoe, of The Baptist Foundation of AL, has joined the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA). Membership in the Academy is open to licensed attorneys who are practicing in the area of elder law or who are interested in legal issues pertaining to the elderly.

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys is a professional association of attorneys concerned with improving the availability and delivery of legal services to the older person. With the emergences of elder law as an acknowledged area of practice, NAELA is striving to define the area of practice, establish standards, and create an information network among elder law attorneys. Through NAELA, attorneys exchange ideas and information on substantive elder law issues and the development of an elder law practice. The Academy was formed in 1987 and currently has more than 4000 members.

For additional information on NAELA, please write NAELA, 1604 N. Country Club Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716, or call (520) 881-4005.

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