Happy September everyone! [cid:A8207943-7F90-40E2-B228-A71C9A09990E] The 2016 MEEOA Conference Committee would like to invite you to SAVE THE DATE for the 2016 Conference January 7-8 at the Black Bear Inn, Orono, ME. We are really excited about the theme of the conference “Got GRIT?: The Power of Character in Academic Success” and the range of discussions and learning across work with all ages, including our own professional development. Rooms are available to reserve now under the MEEOA block for $79.95/night for 2 Queen beds. Conference registration will be open soon & we’ll let you know when it’s available. http://blackbearinnorono.com If you have a workshop idea or know of someone who does, be on the lookout for the RFP soon or shoot an email with your idea to me or Corda Kinzie ([log in to unmask]) We look forward to seeing you at the conference in January & welcome your ideas as we move forward with planning! Our best, Your 2016 Conference Committee Curt Jack & Ginny Fowles Ward, Co-chairs Becky Colannino Bridget Mullen Corda Kinzie Judy Ebert Tony Staffiere -- Ginny Fowles Ward Assistant Director Bowdoin College Upward Bound 3400 College Station Brunswick ME 04011 Toll free: 1-877-879-2731 Direct: 207-725-3565 Fax: 207-725-3078 web: http://www.bowdoin.edu/upward-bound/ FB: http://facebook.com/bowdoin.upwardbound<https://www.facebook.com/bowdoin.upwardbound> Twitter: http://twitter.com/bowdoinub