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Dear RSVP Directors,
I wanted to
give a brief update on NARSVPD activities since
our last board meeting. Summer was a busy time
for us as we spent a great deal of energy on
Reauthorization…more specifically the impact
this legislation would have on RSVP if the
provision for re-competition was included. We
heard from hundreds of directors, a few didn’t
think re-competition would be a big issue, but
most were concerned that their sponsors would
opt to not reapply for the existing grant.
Throughout the summer, we asked our members to
email and fax their Congressional
representatives with their concerns. Your
efforts have made a difference. The GIVE Act, as
the reauthorization legislation is known is
still in committee and has not been scheduled
for a floor vote. Of course, things could change
and we need to remain diligent in expressing our
dislike of this legislation.
NARSVPD send out membership reminder notices in
the middle of September. Your dues are vital to
insure that work is being done to protect and
enhance your program. Working together we can
accomplish great things for RSVP, now and in the
future. A good portion of your dues support our
Washington Representative, Gene Sofer. Gene has
done a tremendous job in advocating for RSVP. He
is constantly on the hill and in the halls of
congress, and when we’ve had issues with CNCS
(as the former Congressional Representative for
CNCS) he knows how to make things happen. Your
$75 dues are a small investment to ensure the
health of RSVP.
Yours in Service,
Melodye Kleinman
NARSVPD President
310-454-9974
310-351-0024
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