I am hoping that we are able to have many of our members calling and
participating in this great outreach effort by the COE - Public Policy
group.

See below on how to connect in THIS WEEK's effort. It is critical that the
entire TRIO community outreach directly to their Members of Congress
between how and December 11th!!


Teri

Teri Morse, Advisor  (2015-16 President, MEEOA)
Maine Educational Opportunity Center
Mid Coast Territory
207.551.3331 CELL
207.581.2532 FAX


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From: Selene Ceja <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tue, Nov 3, 2015 at 10:06 AM
Subject: [Trio-list] The $60 Million Question
To: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>


Dear Colleagues:



It’s officially TRIO Tuesday!



Now that Congress has successfully “raised the caps” by $80 billion,
Members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees must finalize a
year-end spending package now. This will determine whether or not we
receive the $60 million (7.2%) funding increase approved in House earlier
this year. Therefore, between now and December 11th it is critical that the
entire TRIO community outreach directly to their Members of Congress!



To assist you in making this outreach, the Public Policy team will host
three conference calls this week at the following times:



·         Wednesday, November 4 at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern)

·         Thursday, November 5 at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern)

·         Friday, November 6 at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern)



To participate in the calls, please dial 1-800-747-5150 and use Access Code
4445658.



We cannot waste this moment. Join us this week to learn more about what’s
been happening on Capitol Hill and how you can help our TRIO students and
programs get a $60 million funding increase.



For questions or concerns please contact the COE Public Policy Team via
email ([log in to unmask]) and ([log in to unmask]) or phone
(202.347.7430).



Sincerely,



Kimberly Jones