| 507,000+ signatures, still more to go 
In a month of collecting signatures, United Wisconsin reports that more than 507,000 voters have signed recall petitions - but more are needed! The grassroots group organizing the petitions has set a new signature collection goal of 720,277 (about 200,000 more than needed to prompt a recall election). And you can help:
- Collect signatures - there's still work to do to get to United Wisconsin's new goal of more than 720,000 signatures. Click here for details on petition forms and where to turn them in.
- Attend a rally near you - events are being organized across the state to keep the recall effort going strong. Click here to find an event near you.
 Nominate a Badger Kid for hockey, basketball 
Nominate an outstanding student from your school or family to be a 2011 WEAC Badger Kid, serving as a special guest at University of Wisconsin hockey or basketball games. WEAC invites families, teachers and school staff from across the state to tell us why your student stands out in your community and your school and should be a WEAC Badger Kid. Click here to read more and nominate!
Resolution amendment deadline is 1/20 The deadline for suggesting amendments and other changes to WEAC's Resolutions and Constitutions is January 20. Visit weac.org/resolutions for more information. |
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Enter your kids for a
WEAC scholarship
As a WEAC member, your children are eligible for one of four scholarships your union makes available to high school seniors. Scholarship winners will receive grants of $1,450 per year for four years of college or university study, if they remain eligible.
The deadline for applying for the four WEAC scholarships is February 20. Visit weac.org/scholarships to read more about eligibility requirements and to apply.
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