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We'll be sharing this with elected officials on Lobby Day as well.

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In case you can't attend Lobby Day...

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I see there are two Lobby Days (2/20 and 3/27) Do I have to attend BOTH?
It's up to you!  Feel free to attend one event or the other or both.  We're having two Lobby Days so we can involve more members... and so we can continue to develop relationships with elected officials over time.

What should I wear?
Dress nice and include a splash of "red for public ed" if you can.

I live a long way from Salem. Can OMEA help with travel expenses?
Mileage reimbursement rate is 27 cents per mile for the driver, plus 2 cents per mile for each passenger if you live **50 miles** or more (one way) from Salem.

What about housing?
OMEA will provide reimbursement for housing up to $69.50 + tax of actual charges incurred for those living **200 miles** or more (one way) from Salem.

What's the itinerary for the Day?
Registration: 8:00 – 8:45 AM, Salem Convention Center, Willamette Ballroom 2nd Floor

OMEA Orientation & Photo: 8:45 AM, Salem Convention Center, Willamette Ballroom 2nd Floor
Training Begins: 9:00 AM sharp, Salem Convention Center, Willamette Ballroom 2nd Floor
Boxed Lunch: 11:00AM, provided by OEA
Legislator Meetings & Activities: 11:00 AM– 4:00 PM, Capitol Building
OMEA Happy Hour Debrief: 4:00-5:00pm Bentley's Grill

There will be opportunities to watch/listen to floor sessions, committee hearings, some coalition meetings with other partner groups, and other things. And maybe even meet with the Governor!

How will meetings be scheduled?
OEA will schedule meetings for us based on where we reside. We'll be in small groups with other education supporters, and everyone will get a chance to speak (this is when we can share about music education and our OMEA Legislative Agenda).  OMEA will also work to get a few meetings of our own based on the legislators associated with the schools where we teach.

What's parking like at the Capitol?
For driving directions, enter the following address as your destination. It will take you directly to the Salem Convention Center complimentary parking garage:

201 Liberty Street SE, Salem, OR 97301

TRAVELING NORTH ON I-5
Take Exit 253 for OR-22. Turn left at light onto Highway 22.
Continue on to Mission Street. Turn right on to Liberty Street.
Move into the far left lane. Enter the Parking Garage on the left
Immediately after Trade Street at the Grand Hotel in Salem.

TRAVELING SOUTH ON I-5
Take Exit 253 for OR-22. Turn right onto Highway 22.
Continue on to Mission Street. Turn right on to Liberty Street.
Move into the far left lane. Enter the Parking Garage on the left
Immediately after Trade Street at the Grand Hotel in Salem.

Want to carpool to the Capitol?  Contact oregonmusicadvocacy@gmail.com

How is OMEA paying for Lobby Day?
OMEA has funds set aside for Lobby Day in our Advocacy Budget.  Oregon Education Association (teacher's union) is funding travel and housing reimbursements for OMEA members who are also OEA members.  This will help us manage the costs of hosting an inclusive statewide Lobby Day.  We'll communicate with OEA when you sign up with us to ensure you receive your reimbursement.  OMEA will fund the reimbursements for our members who are not also OEA members.

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Invitation to Join OMEA Day at the Capitol

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Invitation to Join OMEA Day at the Capitol

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Join OMEA in Lobbying the Legislature to Support Music Education on Feb. 20th and Mar. 27th

Oregon students need you to use your power and your voice NOW to protect and improve their access to a well-rounded education at school in years to come.  Both the Legislature and the Governor have proposed budgets that fall short of funding the Oregon Quality Education Model's recommendations for the 2017-19 biennium.  Oregon needs game-changing new revenue for schools this session that does not come at the expense of working families or small business.  OMEA members can help influence policy-makers by telling our stories of what it's like to teach in underfunded schools - and the difference great education can make in the lives of students when its done right.

Please join us in Salem Monday, February 20th 9am-4pm and/or Monday, March 27th 9am-4pm for OMEA Day at the Capitol, a collaborative event between our organization and the Oregon Education Association with its partners in the A Better Oregon coalition.  Transportation and housing for members who live far from Salem will be provided.  For more information and to sign-up, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclN2Uhvewm1adS_Osgmf2M2OWftqdZKhK8qwBr3NkwB-H3Pw/viewform

OMEA Legislative Agenda is posted here: https://padlet.com/oregonmusicadvocacy/yoeklqeupt5f

Questions? Contact OMEA Advocacy Chair Jennifer Mohr Colett at 503-764-8877c or oregonmusicadvocacy@gmail.com

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