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In January, APRA-SW was founded and became the largest multi-state regional chapter. Current APRA-TX officers were named ad interim officers of APRA-SW until election of officers could be held in June of 2001. Don Prescott of Oral Roberts University, Judy Goeringer of Oklahoma State University, Sheri Lazare of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Marie Jeanne Trauth of Xavier University of Louisiana, and Tara Luparello of Tulane University were added to the standing members of APRA-TX's board to form the initial APRA-SW board.
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In April, APRA-SW approved its first bylaws which gave framework to its annual goals (see bylaws section).
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In June, APRA-SW selected its first officers. Ali McLane of Prospect Identification Network named president.
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In July, APRA-SW held the first conference at Oklahoma State University, which drew attendees from five different states.
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In November, APRA-SW held its first meeting in Louisiana at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.