Tuesday, September 23, 2008-Washington, DC Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton's New York Farm Days, being sponsored by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation, will be held in the Senate Caucus Room from 5:30pm until 8:00pm. This event showcases New York grown agricultural products and research, including vineyards from the Finger Lakes to Long Island as well as tasty samples from New York's own culinary expertise. Wednesday, September 24, 2008-Washington, DC The New York State Society's 30th Annual Buffalo Nite is a widely attended favorite on Capitol Hill for New York State members of congress and their staff since 1978. This is a "must do" if you are in Washington, DC. Tickets can be purchased from The New York State Society the web address has not as yet been established. November 26, 2008 SUNY FY 2010 Federal Appropriations Request Submission Deadline We will be following a process very similar to last year's. NOTE: It is very unlikely that you will know the outcome of your FY 2009 request by this time-or even before the deadlines set by Congress next year. Friday, October 10, 2008 3rd Quarter 2008 Federal Lobbying Expense Report Due Friday, January 9, 2009 4th Quarter 2008 Federal Lobbying Expense Report Due ~AND~ 2nd Half of 2008 Federal Lobbying Contributions Reports Due OTHER FEDERAL RELATIONS EVENTS TO NOTE American Association of Community Colleges Washington Institute Designed expressly for community college presidents, government relations directors, and other senior campus officials who want an insider's view on how Washington works, the Institute will be held September 21-23, 2008. The Washington Institute will feature sessions with a variety of Congressional and Executive Branch officials, and media representatives. Detailed information is available on AACC's website at: http://www2.aacc.nche.edu/WashingtonInstitute/index.html MORE FEDERAL RELATIONS EVENTS TO NOTE AASCU Grants Resource Center External Funding Conference The AASUC GRC hosts semi-annual meetings in Washington where attendees can meet federal program officers and learn first-hand how specific grant-makers operate. The meeting is open to non-members, although registration is discounted for GRC members. The AASCU Grants Resource Center: "Helping You Compete: External Funding Conference" will be held October 5-8, 2008. Program: http://www.aascu.org/grcinfo/f08/fall08Program.pdf Registration form: http://www.aascu.org/grcinfo/f08/f08regform.pdf About the AASCU GRC: http://www.aascu.org/grcinfo/ CRD 42nd Annual Community College Resource Development Conference November 5 - 8, 2008; Washington, DC Website: http://www.crdnet.org/ The Council for Resource Development is an affiliate of the American Association of Community Colleges and organizes this conference each year for individuals directly or indirectly involved in, starting, or advancing alternative funding skills in a community college setting. The meeting typically attracts alumni association staff, board trustees, college CEOs and presidents; economic development staff; foundation executive directors; grant officers; and institutional advancement staff. Program officers from numerous federal agencies will present concurrent sessions and also be available to meet informally, answer questions, and provide current funding guidelines. AACC-AASCU-NASULGC-CASE Higher Education Government Relations Conference Website: http://www.aascu.org/meetings/hegrc08/ Now in its 15th year, the Higher Education Government Relations Conference (formerly known as the State Relations Conference) is an educational forum for professionals whose responsibility is to foster effective governmental and community relations on behalf of public colleges and universities, and state systems of higher education. The conference reflects a unique partnership among four national higher education associations: the American Association of Community Colleges, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges, and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. The 2008 conference will take place Thursday, December 11 through Saturday, December 13 in San Diego, California. State Government Relations - Public Relations Regional Meetings October 8, 2008 - Rochester, Monroe Community College October 15, 2008 - Albany, System Administration October 16, 2008 - New York City, SUNY Optometry The regional meetings are for state government relations and public relations campus officers for the coordination of lobbying, advocacy and public relations messaging for the upcoming Legislative Session. January 27th -SUNY Plaza - Albany, NY University Relations Summit - The Summit follows the release of the Executive Budget Proposal and provides System Administration the opportunity to brief the campuses on the impact of the Executive Budget on SUNY and map out strategy for positions and advocacy. Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - Empire State Plaza-Albany, NY SUNY Day - SUNY's annual campus advocacy day and luncheon. Senate and Assembly leadership will address the attendees to discuss the Legislative session higher education agenda. Monday, January 26, 2009 - War Room, Capitol Building - Albany, NY SUNY Legislative Alumni Caucus Reception A reception for all SUNY Legislative Alumni Caucus Members. Location: War Room, Capitol Building, Albany, NY from 5:00pm to 7:30 pm Presidents and GR reps from campuses with caucus members are invited to attend. Breakfast with Presidents Date TBD This Legislative Breakfast is an opportunity for SUNY presidents and their Caucus members to interact and hear presentations on varying topics of interest. Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - Empire State Plaza-Albany, NY Binghamton Day - Binghamton University hosts their annual advocacy day in and around the State Capitol. Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - Empire State Plaza-Albany, NY Stony Brook Day - Stony Brook University hosts their annual advocacy day in and around the State Capitol.