UMCM September E News |
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| Greetings! |
| We hope you enjoy our Septmeber issue of the E News!
Grace and Peace,
Donna |
| September is Literacy Month |
Florida's Governor Crist issued a prolamation for September 2008 as Florida Adult and Family LIteracy Month. The Governor emphasizes the need for highly literate citizens and the importance of lifelong learning. Recognizing the broad range of adult and family literacy service providers throughout our state, Governor Crist encourages Floridians to come together to promote literacy in their communities. Go to September is Florida Literacy Month for more information. Please note: Free Entrance to State Parks for Florida Literacy Month. | |
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Dates to Remember
UMCM Events
Oct 11 - Community Fair, Allendale UMC, St. Petersburg
Oct 25 - Ditty Bag Gathering, Hudson
Nov 15 - Ditty Bag Sorting, Union St. | |
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| September Scripture |
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"Trust in the Lord with all of your heart, and lean not on your own understnding; and in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5 |
UMCM Staff and Volunteers take part in Statewide Literacy Curriculum.
Tracey Tyber, ESOL site coordinator, was a contributing author in the hospital portion of this statewide literacy curriculum, while the Dunedin ESOL students and volunteers assisted in the test project. A special thanks goes to Marti Lane for her valuable contribution as part of the writing team. Congratulations to Tracey, Marti, students, and the many volunteers for a job well done!
STAYING HEALTHY: An English Learner's Guide to Health Care and Healthy Living, (A Publication of the Florida Literacy Coalition, Inc.) A limited supply of hard copies are available to Florida adult ESOL programs. To download the publication and request materials, click on www.floridaliteracy.org. To learn more, go to Florida Health Resources. |
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Announcing New Literacy Resources - Interactive Lessons!
Getting Started with Computers
A collaborative project of United Methodist Cooperative Ministries and the Pinellas County Schools. Partially funded by a grant from the Florida Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Education.
Download & Print The Lessons Try the Online Interactive Lesson |
| New Faces at UMCM |
Karen Edwards, UMCM's new Administrative Assistant, is inspired and motivated about the ministry's focus to help others at UMCM. You can reach Karen at 442-6881, Ext 0 or umcoopm@verizon.net.
Gina McPherson, is the new PASS+ Director. Gina has taught elementary school for 30 years. Her goal is to help the PASS+ children to improve their readings and vocabulary skills as well as assist teachers in creating appropriate lessons plans that align with FCAT standards. She may be reached at 442-6881, Ext 6 or umcoopm@verizon.net.
Pam Qualls, Coordinator of Church Relations, Volunteers and Special Projects, has worked in a variety of volunteer support positions over the past 15 years and is looking forward to working with UMCM volunteers to make their experience enjoyable and rewarding. You may reach Pam at 442-6881, Ext. 5 or pam.umcm@verizon.net.
Alicia Gomez, Director of Children of the World Preschool,
has been with Children of the World for five years. As the new Director, her goal for this year is to continue to provide a well-rounded, safe and quality environment for the all the children. Alicia can be reached at 526-0017 or umcmpreschool@verizon.net.
Danita Marchbank, new PASS+ teacher, has been an elementary school teacher for many years, both in private and public education. You can reach her at 442-6881.
Nancy Currens, new Director of Public Relations and Communications, has been involved in Education for over 30 years. She supports UMCM's goal to make Christ's love visible and tangible. You can reach her at nancyc.umcm@verizon.net and 442-6881, Ext. 4. |
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Fall Volunteer Tutor Training Schedule
To register, call Karen at 442-6881, ext 0. For more information, call Jan at 466-6881, ext 4. |
| You Can Make A Difference ! |
Thank You, Australian Gold, for their generous donation of "For the Tan of your Life ... and the life of your Tan" Sun Screen to UMCM's children and families. This gift helps to reinforce our Health Literacy Unit on Health for Life.
If your corporation or business has items that are not used and may be donated, please give us a call at UMCM to inquire if we can use them in one of our programs. Click Needs List to find other ways that you may help! |
UMCM Fall Classes and Programs Explode with Fall Excitement! |
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Danita Marchant helps students in the After-School Tutorial Program, PASS+
Please check our web page for additional stories about the programs and classes offered by UMCM. Learn how you may help to change lives and make a difference! Click on umcm.info. |
| Around the District |
Joining Hands Kids Camp - Big Success!
Holiday - Over 100 children enjoyed a week of fun-filled summer camp from July 28 to August 1. In a united effort, some 224 volunteers joined hands to provide a fun-filled day camp for impoverished and financially burdened families with children from Kindergarten through 5th grade. Hosted by the Community United Methodist Church in Holiday, the children received a full breakfast and lunch, filled back-packs, a full day of learning actitivies and Bible programs.
A few of the many churches and organizations that united to put on the camp include; many area United Methodist Churches, The Women of Hope - United Church, Idlewild Baptist Church, Solid Rock Victorious Church, The Salvation Army, the Coalition for the Homeless of Pasco County, West Pasco Habitat for Humanity, the United Way of Pasco County and Morton Plant Mease Parish Nurse Services. Several individuals and business participated including Publix, Walgreens, McDonalds, and CARES of Tampa. Collaboration Works! |
| Phone Correction: Pastor Nancy Mayeux and JFON (Justice for Our Neighbor Legal Aid Clinic) is (727) 410-8061 |
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| Reaching Out Newsletter Now Availabe Via E-mail |
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UMCM makes every attempt to reduce unnecessary costs, so we have made the Reaching Out Newsletter available to you via e-mail. Please contact us if you wish to be placed on our mailing list. Please e-mail Nancy Currens at nancyc.umcm@verizon.net, or call 442-6881 Ext 0. | |
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Sincerely,
Donna Ratzlaff, Executive Director, United Methodist Cooperative Ministries |
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