Good morning.
Aside from new director training, Policy Seminar was perhaps the most
eye-opening, in front of and behind the curtain, learning-intensive
experience I have had in TRIO.  If you can go, I would.
Mary Kate

On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 8:51 AM Sam Prosser <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> Good morning MEEOA Membership!
>
> COE has asked me to forward this information to you all...if you are
> interested in learning more about Policy Seminar, please join this Webinar
> on Wednesday at 12:30! Registration for the webinar ends today at 4pm.
>
>
> Hello Hello & Happy New Year!
>
>
> Our time to come together in support of the future of TRIO is here. We
> encourage you to register for Wednesday's webinar to learn more about
> attending Policy Seminar this year. Please note, registration for the
> webinar closes Tuesday at 4pm EST - don't delay, register today!
>
>
> *Attending Policy Seminar Matters: learn how to pay for your registration
> <https://t.congressweb.com/l/?OJDMSJVUUEJMSML>.*
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>
>
> This webinar <https://t.congressweb.com/l/?OJDMSJVUUEEJQRI> on *Wednesday,
> January 12 at 12:30 p.m. ET* features Policy Seminar veterans discussing
> what happens during the Seminar and how participants can work with
> institutions to fund participation. While some portions of the Policy
> Seminar may be covered by grant funding, other portions such as the
> lobbying activities in preparation for meetings on Capitol Hill may not be
> covered. *COE will also share the latest available information on
> COVID-19 safety measures.* Get answers on how to pay for the Seminar and
> more <https://t.congressweb.com/l/?OJDMSJVUUERLBYS>.
>
>
>
>
> *From:* COE <[log in to unmask]>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 4, 2022 5:46 PM
> *Subject:* Policy Seminar 2022 is back in Washington, DC for fully
> vaccinated attendees and online!
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> *Early bird registration for the first-ever hybrid Policy Seminar 2022 is
> now open <https://t.congressweb.com/l/?OJDMSJVUUEIEOGZ>!*
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>
> COE's Policy Seminar <https://t.congressweb.com/l/?OJDMSJVUUEUDFFF> is an
> annual event connecting advocates for low-income, first-generation students
> served by the TRIO programs to Capitol Hill. The event also includes
> professional development, leadership training, and alumni engagement events
> designed to enhance the work of college access and success professionals
> with their students and institutions. Register here for all three events,
> Sunday, March 20 through Wednesday, March 23.
> <https://t.congressweb.com/l/?OJDMSJVUUEUCUET>
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> *COVID-19 update: Policy Seminar 2022 is back in Washington, DC for fully
> vaccinated attendees and online!*
>
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>
> Beginning *Tuesday, February 15*, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's Order 2021-148
> <https://t.congressweb.com/l/?OJDMSJVUUECTDXF> will require individuals
> age 12 and older to show proof of full vaccination to enter "indoor event
> and meeting establishments," including "conferences" as well as DC bars and
> restaurants. For more information about the order, including guidelines for
> those unable to be vaccinated, click here
> <https://t.congressweb.com/l/?OJDMSJVUUEEMZAE>. *COE is providing this
> information now for planning purposes and will share additional details on
> the vaccination verification process that will occur on-site at the
> conference host hotel once more information becomes available.*
>
>
>
> Please note that while *COE will not charge a fee to switch between
> virtual or in-person attendance for Policy Seminar 2022,* to manage
> congressional meeting logistics, we request that applicants switch format
> between in-person or virtual attendance no later than* Monday, March 7.*
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> *Four days, three events and endless opportunities to fight for TRIO's
> future <https://t.congressweb.com/l/?OJDMSJVUUEQANAB>!*
>
>
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> This year's in-person and virtual summit consists of three events:
>
>    - *Leadership Summit*, the cornerstone event occurring each year prior
>    to Policy Seminar, gathers state and regional leadership, emerging leaders,
>    alumni and experienced professionals to develop leadership skills and form
>    quality professional connections on *Sunday, March 20*.
>    - *Seminar on Relations with the U.S. Department of Education*, or "ED
>    Seminar," will include remarks from grant agency officials and programmatic
>    roundtables on *Monday, March 21*.
>    - The newly titled *Legislative Conference*, a two-day advocacy
>    session, features remarks by key Members of Congress and panels of
>    legislative experts, advocacy training, and virtual visits to Capitol Hill
>    on *Tuesday and Wednesday, March 22 and 23*.
>
> Register here <https://t.congressweb.com/l/?OJDMSJVUUEWEMCB>.
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> *Attending Policy Seminar Matters: learn how to pay for your registration
> <https://t.congressweb.com/l/?OJDMSJVUUEJMSML>.*
>
>
>
> This webinar <https://t.congressweb.com/l/?OJDMSJVUUEEJQRI> on *Wednesday,
> January 12 at 12:30 p.m. ET* features Policy Seminar veterans discussing
> what happens during the Seminar and how participants can work with
> institutions to fund participation. While some portions of the Policy
> Seminar may be covered by grant funding, other portions such as the
> lobbying activities in preparation for meetings on Capitol Hill may not be
> covered. *COE will also share the latest available information on
> COVID-19 safety measures.* Get answers on how to pay for the Seminar and
> more <https://t.congressweb.com/l/?OJDMSJVUUERLBYS>.
>
>
>
>
>
> *Registration Discounts <https://t.congressweb.com/l/?OJDMSJVUUEAIYGO>*
>
>
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> If you attended last year's Policy Seminar and bring a newcomer to Policy
> with you, the newcomer can register for half off of his/her regular
> registration rate (Member or Non-Member).
>
>
>
> This *half-price discount only applies if you register for Legislative
> Conference only*. If you register for both the Legislative Conference and
> the Seminar on Relations with the U.S. Department of Education, then *the
> half-price discount will only be applied to the Legislative Conference
> portion*.
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>
>
> If you bring a member of your institution's Government Relations staff or
> campus/institutional leadership, *their registration for Legislative
> Conference only is also half off their regular registration price*. This
> does not include the Seminar with the Department of Education.
>
>
>
> Registration for these special discounts must be submitted by email or fax
> -- there is no online registration for this special offer. Get more
> details and download the paper registration form to submit here
> <https://t.congressweb.com/l/?OJDMSJVUUEQPPLQ>.
>
>
>
> Alumni who do not currently work in TRIO programs may register for the
> Legislative Conference at a discounted rate.
>
>
>
> *Registration Deadlines*
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>    - Deadline for Early Bird Discount Registration -- Monday, January 31
>
> *Got questions?*
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> For questions about *Policy Seminar*, contact COE Vice President of
> Public Policy *Jonathan Elkin* at [log in to unmask]
> <[log in to unmask]>.
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> For questions about *payment and registration*, contact [log in to unmask]
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> Samantha Prosser
> TRIO Upward Bound Coordinator
> Maine Educational Opportunity Association (MEEOA) President
>
> University of Southern Maine
> 37 College Ave
> Gorham, ME 04038
> Phone: 207-780-5828
> Fax: 207-228-8259
> Website: https://usm.maine.edu/upward-bound-veterans-high-school-students
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