[TEXT FOR INITIAL FASCIMILE OR E-MAIL MEETING REQUEST]

August XX, 2010

The Honorable [NAME] [LAST NAME]

Home Office address (listed on representative/senator’s website)

City, State, Zip

ATTN: Scheduler

Dear Representative/Senator [LAST NAME]:

I would like to visit with you to discuss issues of importance to social studies educators in CITY, STATE or STATE. During the 111^th Congress, you and your colleagues will consider federal investments in programs important to social studies educators, as well as the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act, a large piece of legislation that has a number of consequences in social studies classrooms nationwide.

I would appreciate any time you might have in August or September to meet with me to discuss these important issues and how they affect your constituents. I can be reached at [PHONE] or [EMAIL]. I look forward to hearing from your office. Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Sincerely,