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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Colleagues:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Library Advocacy Day is your opportunity to:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Advocate for Library Aid<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Foster support for libraries<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Educate state legislators about the services ALL libraries provide.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ADVOCACY DAY is Tuesday, February 28, 2023<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Come join us on the SCLA bus. The SCLA sponsored bus is a no charge one-day round-trip ride to Albany.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Handouts and a briefing will be provided on the ride to Albany. BYO beverages SCLA will supply some snacks for the ride!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Complete the <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D95WXVN">registration form</a>. Seats are available until we fill the bus.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For additional information e-mail <a href="mailto:samantha@suffolknet.org">samantha@suffolknet.org</a> or <a href="mailto:derek@suffolknet.org">derek@suffolknet.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sign up for Advocacy Day 101 session to learn more about our legislative priorities and what to expect when you get to the Capitol.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Feb. 14th at 10AM (at SCLS) or Feb. 22 at 2PM (online)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://go.suffolknet.org/advocacy101">Register</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Space is limited so sign up early! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>SCLA Legislative Committee</b>,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Samantha<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Samantha Jane Alberts<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Member Services Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Suffolk Cooperative Library System<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>627 N. Sunrise Service Road<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bellport, NY 11713<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:samantha@suffolknet.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>samantha@suffolknet.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>631-286-1600 x1352<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>