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Dear Library Directors and Ready to Read Key Contacts,<br>
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This is a reminder that Ready to Read Grant applications are due<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"> August 31, 2011</span>--that is
<span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">next Wednesday</span>! Applications must be postmarked August 31, 2011 or they will not be accepted. This is an
<a href="http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/resources/laws/rules/543040.shtml">Oregon Administrative Rule</a> so exceptions cannot be made. If you have not started working on your application yet, I suggest you schedule time on your calendar this week to work on
it so you can get it done and in the mail next week. <br>
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Grant applications are available online at: <a href="http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/youthsvcs/aboutready.shtml#Forms" target="_blank">
http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/youthsvcs/aboutready.shtml#Forms</a> <br>
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Please contact me if you have any questions or need assistance. I am available 8am - 4:30 pm every day this week, except for Thursday when I'll be in a meeting all day. I'm happy to help!<br>
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My email address is: <a href="mailto:katie.anderson@state.or.us">katie.anderson@state.or.us</a>
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My phone number is: 503-378-2528<br>
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Thank you,<br>
Katie <br>
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<div align="center">Katie Anderson, Library Development Services</div>
<div align="center">* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator *</div>
<div align="center">Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301</div>
<div align="center"><a href="mailto:katie.anderson@state.or.us">katie.anderson@state.or.us</a>, 503-378-2528</div>
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