Ginny, Hope you are well.... Terri, Riko and I will help Keith on Wednesday evening. Can you let Keith know-as we already have some ideas. Best, Linda On Tue, Feb 14, 2023 at 6:59 PM Ginny Ward <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Good evening MEEOA! > Our NEOA conference planning is going well and we are so grateful for all > the ways our amazing Maine colleagues have stepped up to make planning > smooth and to carry the water together. I have one small call for help to > send out to you all. We have a *newcomer's reception* scheduled on > Wednesday 4/5 from 5-6 pm (before dinner on your own) and we're looking for > one other person to work with Keith Reinemann (Bowdoin UB ) to plan a fun > activity and provide a welcoming space for folks new to NEOA to meet with > others. The venue, newly remodeled Top of the East, has the BEST views in > Portland and will provide a great space for everyone to do a bit of > networking. Most importantly, we want new folks to feel welcomed and like > they belong. If you will be at the conference, have a little time to offer > to plan with Keith, and want to help out, please email me at > [log in to unmask] > > Appreciate your help! > Best, > Ginny > > *Ginny Fowles Ward (**she/her)* > *Associate Director* > > Bowdoin College Upward Bound > 3400 College Station / Brunswick ME / 04011 > Cell: 207-841-7539 > Office: 207-725-3565 > Zoom: https://bowdoin.zoom.us/my/ub.ginny > Why pronouns matter > <https://medium.com/gender-inclusivit/why-i-put-pronouns-on-my-email-signature-and-linkedin-profile-and-you-should-too-d3dc942c8743> > -- *Linda J. Freeman* *University of Southern Maine* Coordinator, TRIO College Programs Portland, Maine 207-780-4623 (POR) 207-753-6567 (LAC) Pronouns: *she, her, hers* Learn more about this at mypronouns.org *To set up appointment with me, please use:* https://linda-freeman.youcanbook.me *Positivity~Learner~Achiever~Arranger~Includer* *Follow TRIO College Programs on ** [image: instagram icon download 16x16 - curved] <https://www.instagram.com/usm_trio/?hl=en> [image: Facebook icon download 16x16 - square] <https://www.facebook.com/people/TRIO-College-Programs/100043362296887/?__xts__[%2Ffacebook]>*