Hello MEEOA, We are seeking a *President-Elect* to work with and learn from Teri this year. This person would serve term as *President* for the *2016-17 year*, from September - August. If you have been with your TRIO organization for a few years and are interested in getting involved, please contact *me ([log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>)*, *Teri Morse ([log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>)*, or *Laurie Davis ([log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>) *for more information. Please consider getting involved! Some of the benefits include: - Leading your state organization in a collaborative partnership with other colleagues - Helping to form the vision for the future of MEEOA - Advocating for students and programs at Policy Seminar - Attending quarterly NEOA meetings throughout New England - Getting to know TRIO colleagues throughout New England - Becoming informed about events and learning best practices from other programs and from NEOA that will help build your state organization and your programs - Learning about opportunities for alumni engagement, grant-writing, and more - Becoming more informed and involved with policies in Washington that impact programs locally Sincerely, Kelly -------------------- Kelly Ann Ilseman Upward Bound Math/Science Program Assistant Director/Academic Curriculum Coordinator/Academic Counselor Maine Educational Opportunity Association Past-President/State Liaison Best ways to reach me: call or text: 617.784.2320 kelly.ilseman@m <[log in to unmask]>*aine.edu <http://aine.edu>* other ways to reach me: main office: 800.581.2522 office: 207.581.3720 fax: 207.581.2710 snail mail: University of Maine Upward Bound Math/Science Program 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Rm 224 Orono, ME 04469-5713 http://umaine.edu/ub/ *Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.