255 Clifton Boulevard
    Suite 314
    Westminster, Maryland 21157
    Phone: 410-857-0766
    E-mail: lcouncil@carr.org

 

 
 
 

Upcoming Events

Board Meeting.
Thursday, December 19, 2009, 11:00 a.m.

Tutors Talk
Wednesday, January 13, 2009, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Meet and share experiences and questions with other tutors
All tutors welcome.

Recent Events

Community Service Council of Carroll County
Awards Breakfast

 

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.

TheAnnual Meeting.
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 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Non-Profit Center, 255 Clifton Boulevard, Westminster

Election of the Board of Directors. June 15. 2009
New President of the Board: Edie Haschert
New Board Members: Sharon Bosley, Matthew Rubin, Daniel Feustel
See complete list of Board Members.

The Anyule Spelin' Be.
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 at 8:30 a.m. on the 4th Thursday of every other month.

2009-2010 Board of Directors Meeting Schedule:
August 20, 2009 (note: Third Thursday)
October 22, 2009
December Staff Recognition Lunch, December 10, 12:00
      (Board meet at 11:00)
February 25, 2010
April 22, 2010
June 14, 2010, 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 April 22, 2010. 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 the 2009 Spelling Bee.

Annual Membership Meeting
Monday, June 14, 2010, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Non-Profit Yard Sale
Saturday, May 30, 2009. 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 2009. Thanks to staff for all they do to promote literacy in Carroll County.