To: The College of Early Childhood Educators Administration Team,

We, the undersigned members of CECE, request the reconsideration of the annual membership fee increase from $160/year to $175/year, effective October 1, 2024.

Background: The College has announced an increase in the annual membership fee starting October 1, 2024. The fee will rise from $160/year to $175/year, impacting all members whose renewals are due in or after October.

Our Concerns:

- The fee increase may place an undue financial burden on members, many of whom are already managing tight budgets.

- The increase, although the first since 2018, does not align with the financial situations of many members who face economic challenges.

- We believe there may be alternative solutions to manage the College's operational costs without passing the burden onto the members.

Call to Action- We respectfully request the College administration to:

1. Reconsider the proposed fee increase and explore alternative cost-saving measures.

2. Provide a detailed financial report justifying the need for the increase.

3. Engage with the membership to find a mutually acceptable solution that addresses both the College's needs and the members' financial constraints.

By signing this petition, we express our collective concern and urge the College to take immediate action to address our requests.