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>.*



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>!*



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!*



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>!*



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>*



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*.



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*

   - Deadline for Early Bird Discount Registration -- Monday, January 31

*Got questions?*



For questions about *Policy Seminar*, contact COE Vice President of Public
Policy *Jonathan Elkin* at [log in to unmask]
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For questions about *payment and registration*, contact [log in to unmask]



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