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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%">Register today for eRate Training:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%">November 2 10:30am-12p eRate 101 for
Directors and Fiscal <span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1083&lib=1009">Register for in-person session</a><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1084&lib=1009">Register for webinar</a><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In this workshop Lorrie Germann, State eRate Coordinator,
will cover the basics of eRate. This session is designed for those new to the
eRate process and will cover basics of the eRate, a discount on internet
connectivity, hardware, and other IT needs. This session will be available both
as a webinar and in-person at the OPLIN offices.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%">November 2</span></b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%"> <b>2pm-3pm
What can eRate pay for: Eligible services from IT perspective</b> <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1085&lib=1009">Register for in-person session</a><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1086&lib=1009">Register for webinar</a><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Will eRate pay for that? Receiving an eRate discount on
wireless access points, cabling, and other IT needs can result in significant
cost-savings for your library.<span> </span>In this
session, Lorrie Germann, State eRate Coordinator, will take a deep dive in to
what eRate can (and cannot pay for) as well as answer all of your questions. This
session will be available both as a webinar and in-person at the OPLIN offices.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%">November 2 3pm-4pm Category 1 Made
Easy:<span> </span>Filing a for 470 Your Branch Internet
<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1087&lib=1009">Register for in-person session</a><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1088&lib=1009">Register for webinar</a><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In this session, Lorrie Germann, State eRate Coordinator,
will cover a line by line review of the Form 470 in a simple and common
scenario: filing a 470 for an internet connection or data transmission to a
branch library locations. A 470 functions as a RFP, and begins the eRate cycle This
session will be available both as a webinar and in-person at the OPLIN offices.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%">November 9 10am Upgrade your
library’s internal network: Understanding Category 2</span></b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1089&lib=1009">Register for in-person session</a><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1090&lib=1009">Register for webinar</a><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Do you know how much you can still spend on one-time
hardware purchases and still be reimbursed? In this session, Lorrie Germann,
State eRate Coordinator, will explain more complex purchases through eRate
--category 2. This session will be available both as a webinar and in-person at
the OPLIN offices.<b><span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%">November 9<span> </span>2pm File 470 for Category 2<i> </i><span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1091&lib=1009">Register for in-person session</a><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1092&lib=1009">Register for webinar</a><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In this session, Lorrie Germann, State eRate Coordinator,
will cover a line by line review of the Form 470 in more complex and interact
scenarios. A 470 functions as a RFP, and begins the eRate cycle; but often a
separate RFP is necessary for Category 2 funding. Figure out when, and how in
this session. This session will be available both as a webinar and in-person at
the OPLIN offices.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%">December 4<span> </span>Work Day for 470 <span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1093&lib=1009">Register for in-person session</a><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Let’s get away from workplace distractions and get our forms
completed. Please join Lorrie Germann at the OPLIN Offices for hands-on
assistance and to work together without distraction. Please bring your own
laptop.<span></span></p>
<div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Mandy Knapp<br>Digital Resources Manager<br>Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)<br></font></span></div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Phone: 614-728-5252<br>Fax: 614 -728 -5256</font></span></div></div></div></div>