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Reminder: Year 11 E-rate Update for Veterans on Nov. 14
Message Posted November 13, 2007

The final scheduled FY 2008 E-rate training for Pennsylvania applicants will be held on Wednesday, November 14 from 10 a.m - noon.  If you didn't attend one of the beginners sessions or the previous E-rate update webinar, I encourage you to join tomorrow's session.  These topics, and more, will be discussed:

* FY 2008 Application Filing Dates
* Site Visits and HATS Visits
* Updates to the Eligible Services List
* SPIN Changes
* Online BEARs
* New 30% Rules
* New Error Correction Rules
* Increasing Your Funding Request after the Window Has Closed
* New Contract Signature Rules
* Deadlines Looming for FY 06, 07, & 08
* Lots of time for Q & A.

For individuals that may not be familiar with webinars, you simply log-in to a pre-announced website where you will view the training online from the comfort of your own computer (I'll be presenting a Powerpoint and taking live written and voice questions). Detailed instructions are listed below in order to prepare your computer for the webinar and to participate in the event.

I look forward to joining tomorrow!  

-- Julie

* PREPARATION FOR THE WEBINAR:
If this is your first time attending a webinar via Elluminate:

• Go to the CCIU Configuration Room to test your connection, microphone and speakers at http://www.pdewebinars.org/testyourcomputer.htm.
• If necessary download the Sun Microsystem's Java Web Start (or OpenJNLP for Mac), a pre-requisite to Elluminate. You only need to do this the first time you use Elluminate. To do this go to www.elluminate.com/support.
• A headset with microphone or external speakers and microphone are strongly recommended to enhance your Webinar experience. If you do not have access to a microphone you will be able to communicate with others via text messaging.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: Port 80 and Port 2187 must be open on your end to access the Elluminate Server.

* DAY OF THE WEBINAR:

• Please go to http://vclass.cciu.org and click on the NAME OF MEETING link under the Meeting Name Column. (You may join the room 30 minutes prior to the start time).
• Connect your speakers, microphone and/or headset before joining the Webinar.
• Go to: http://vclass.cciu.org and locate the 'E-rate FY 2008: Updates and Refreshers' course.
• Use your First and Last Name as your Login Name and click "Log In" (there is no password for this session).
• You will automatically be taken to the Elluminate Session where the presentation will be held.