Awesome! This is exciting news. Huge thanks to you and Vince for stepping to the chair role!! I'm sure it'll be terrific and no better a location in the heart of Portland. (And probably the only time I'll ever be able to stay in that hotel!)

Not sure what I'll have time to help with but I'm happy to be involved!

Ginny Fowles Ward
Bowdoin Upward Bound
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Brunswick ME 04011

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> On Sep 21, 2016, at 10:43 AM, Steve Visco <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> Vince and I just wanted to take a second to give you all a quick NEOA
> conference update.
> 
> We have a site, the Westin in Portland (The location of the old Eastland
> Hotel.) As you all know, this is a great location. The facility itself has
> been completely renovated since we were there last time. I honestly didn't
> recognize it when I walked in. (The only exception is the Top of the East,
> which was great, and is still great!)
> 
> We have dates: April 12-14.
> 
> Now, we just everything else! We will be looking to get a kickoff meeting
> at the Westin together for the Conference Committee together soon. Those of
> you who have volunteered to help already, thank you! I will be sending
> another message later this week to start that conversation. If you aren't
> sure if you are on that list, and would like to help, please send me an
> email and I would be happy to include you!
> 
> Thanks in advance for all of your support,
> 
> Steve and Vince
> 
> -- 
> Steve Visco
> Assistant Director
> Maine Educational Opportunity Center
> Maine Educational Talent Search
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