Alpha Tau Omega needs your help in passing important legislation coming up in the House and Senate that could benefit your chapter.

On Wednesday, September 19, 2007, between 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST all Fraternities and Sororities are conducting a “Phone March” on Capitol Hill to bolster Congressional support for the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act ( H.R. 643/S. 638).

We need you to call your legislators and ask them to co-sponsor the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act. Your call will show lawmakers how important this legislation is to their constituents and to the Greek community nationwide.

Alpha Tau Omega fully supports this legislation because it will help provide for much needed life safety enhancements in ATO houses. Please refer to www.fraternalcaucus.org for more detailed information on this legislation.

RIGHT NOW, while it’s on your mind, place a reminder in your calendar and in your PDA or phone. As well, spread the word to others, your Greek friends, parents of students currently in school, and university officials.

On September 19th follow these 4 easy steps!

STEP 1: Call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected with your U.S. Representative and both of your Senators. If you don’t know who they are, check these links first: www.house.gov and www.senate.gov.

STEP 2: When connected with the appropriate office, ask to speak with the staff member who handles tax issues. If that person is not available, ask to speak with the education staffer. If neither staff member is available, leave a voice mail or speak with the person answering the phone.