Upcoming Events
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 30,, 2010, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 2, 2010, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
More Information.
Contact the Literacy Council 410 857 0766 or lcouncil@carr.org to sign up for the next workshop.
Recent Events
Saturday, June 5, 2010, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
In the Nonprofit Center Parking Lot, 255 Clifton Boulevard
You may drop off Yard Sale items at the Literacy Council during office hours (M-Th 9:30-12:30). If you are able to volunteer, please contact the Council Office.
Monday, June 21, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
Annual report, Election of Board of Directors officers, Awards, and desserts.
Come to meet Literacy Council Tutors, Volunteers, and Board members.
If you would like to, you may bring a dessert to share.
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Career and Technology Center
1229 Old Washington Road in Westminster.
Dinner prepared by culinary arts students.
Winners
First Place: Carroll Public Library--Dumbledore's Army
Second Place: McDaniel College--Green Terror Spellers
Third Place: Carroll Community College--The Winers
RAFFLE prizes.
Tickets $15 each. Includes dinner.
The Literacy Council participatedin the annual "Read Across America" to inspire young readers to enjoy reading. The Council distributed over 200 books for readers of all ages that had been donated to the Literacy Council through the Borders Book Store Drive.
Help your children become readers. We all know reading is important. But sometimes it's not so easy to know where to begin. Here are some tips from John Peters, supervisor of the New York Public Library's Children's Room: :
Children are individuals. There are some that just will never be interested in reading. And there are many other ways to learn to see the world. Don't try to force them to be something they're not, or to do something they don't want to do.
Have books and other reading materials around the house. Make reading part of your life as an adult. Children will see your interest and pick up on it, and will sooner or later begin picking up books on their own.
Parents are not going to interest their children in books and reading if they themselves are not interested. With the best will in the world, parents that don't really like to read or don't really like the stories they are reading will communicate that attitude to their children in subtle ways. The effective reading experience is one which is equally enjoyable to all.
What makes a book resonate with a child? From birth, children are interested in themselves. So if you can find a way of presenting a story or telling a story in a way that a child sees him or herself in it, that will create a strong response. Children start out being interested in their immediate world, and then their boundaries expand. Next, they look for their place in that world. The books that address that interest endure and provide an important experience for children.
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Jeanne Carbaugh put her package wrapping skills to work as she created a festive wreath for the Carroll Arts Council Festival of Wreaths in December 2009. Thanks, Jeanne! |
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Charlotte Laslo moves three of the fifteen boxes of books donated to the Literacy Council from the Borders Book Store 2009 Book Drive. |
In August, Borders' customers were asked if they wanted to donate a book to the Literacy Council. All kinds of books for all levels were donated-- from fiction and fantasy to nature and science, from board books for infants to first readers to novels, romances, and non-fiction—not to mention joke books, crosswords, pop-ups, and more. Thanks to the people of Carroll County for their generosity and their concern for literacy. The Literacy Council will add some books to its lending library, give some to students and tutors, and donate some to other non-profits in Carroll Conty. If you represent a non-profit that would like to receive books from the Literacy Council, contact the office.
Carol Sapora,
Noreen Speciale,
and Dave Berry,
President of the
Community
Service Council
The Sylvia Canon Award honors a current or retired employee of a human service organization in Carroll County. The award is named after Sylvia Canon-Haines, who was the founding executive director of Human Services Programs Inc., an organization that provides financial assistance to residents in need of help with utilities, rent and other essentials.
This year the Literacy Council nominated our dedicated staff person, Noreen Speciale, who was honored with other community service nominees at a breakfast meeting on October 14. The Award this year honored Bill and Anne McKenna, founders of the Marriage Resource Center.
A dessert meeting held in the spring. This is a time for members to get together to hear the report from the Council's Board of Directors. It is also a time to recognize and thank volunteers and tutors.
Time: Monday, June 20, 2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Non-Profit Center, 255 Clifton Boulevard, Westminster
See the results of this year's annual Spell-Off between area spelling contenders. (Also see a broadcast schedule of the "Bee" on Channel 19.)
Yearly Calendar
Board Meetings
Board of Directors' meetings are held at the Non-Profit Center from 8:30-10:00 a.m. on the 4th Thursday of every other month.
2010-11 Board of Directors Meeting Schedule:
August 19, 2010 (note: Third Thursday)
October 21, 2010
December Staff Recognition Lunch, December 9, 11:30
(Board meet at 11:00)
February 24, 2011
April 14, 2011 (note date change)
May 26, 2011 (Preparation for annual meeting)
June 20, 2011, 6:30-8:30. Annual Meeting (dessert)
(Meeting dates and times are subject to change).
Workshops
Workshop Schedule
The Anyule Spelin' Be
Fundraising Event tentatively set for the third Thursday of April. Come cheer on your favorite team. The Spelling Bee is held at the Carroll County Career and Technology Center. The Buffet supper is prepared by CCC&TC culinary students. Area teams compete for the title of Champion Spellers.
See the results of past Spelling Bees.
Annual Membership Meeting
Monday, June 20, 2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Non-Profit Yard Sale
Saturday, June 4, 2011. This community yard sale is held in the Non-Profit parking lot. We welcome donations, pricers, and sellers to sit at the table. Call the Literacy Council 410-857-0766
Recognition Lunch
December. Thanks to staff for all they do to promote literacy in Carroll County.
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