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The Literacy Link
Clay County Literacy Coalition, Inc. empowers adults with the English literacy skills needed to participate confidently in society. |
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Clay County Literacy Coalition Newsletter October 2011
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OFFICE HOURS
Monday & Thursday
1pm - 8pm
Tuesday & Wednesday
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Closed Friday
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2011
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lisa Leiby
President
Bobbi Moore
Vice President
Helen Walker
Secretary
Richard Smith
Treasurer
Virginia Hash
Past President
Michael Day
Linda Tanner |
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CALENDAR
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Saturday, Oct. 8
Tutor In-Service Workshop "Learning Disabilities and Differences" with Dr. Daniel Beckton, Adult Ed Conference Room at OPHS, 10am-Noon.
Monday, Oct. 10
Literacy Night at Texas Roadhouse, 550 Blanding Blvd, 5-9pm
Oct. 15-16
Orange Park Fall Festival, Town Hall Park
Saturday, Nov. 5
Tutor Training Class for new tutors, Adult Ed Conference Room at OPHS, 9am-3:30pm
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TUTOR CORNER
Tutor In-Service Workshop
We are excited to offer a program on "Learning Disabilities and Differences" for our October Tutor In-Service Workshop: October 8th
10am-Noon
Our presenter, Dr. Daniel Becton , will provide info on behaviors to look for and ways to target instruction and help your adult learner who may be dealing with a challenging learning issue. This is also a great opportunity to meet and network with some of your fellow tutors. Mark your calendar and plan to attend this free, informative workshop! RSVP by calling 272-5988 or emailing
clayliteracy@aol.com
Need a few new "tricks"? Click here for Tutor Lesson Ideas
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STUDENT
CORNER
BECOMING A CITIZEN CLASS just started, but you can still join in! Last day to register is Oct 11. Classes are Tuesday mornings (10am-11:30am) through November 8th in the Adult Ed Conference Room at Orange Park High School. The instructor is Virginia Hash. Learn and reinforce your knowledge of American history, government and civics while developing your test-taking skills and the confidence needed to pass the Naturalization tests.
To enroll, or for more information, email clayliteracy@aol.com or call the CCLC office at 904-272-5988.
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Inaugural volunteer appreciation luncheon
a big success!!
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Above: Board members Bobbi Moore, Lisa Leiby (President)
and Virginia Hash with new logo |
Right: Carol, Alvaro, Beverly and Judy enjoy the lunch
 
Thirty-two tutors and volunteers gathered at the Orange Park Library Meeting Room on September 15th to meet, greet and eat! They were also acknowledged for all they do to enhance literacy and touch the lives of adult learners. Participants enjoyed a buffet lunch, an awesome cake displaying our new logo (donated by Publix), a Yankee gift exchange, door prizes and "A Volunteer Cheer". President Lisa Leiby served as emcee for the event and shared some poignant vignettes about our tutors and students, reminding us all why we volunteer. We'd like to acknowledge and applaud our Appreciation Luncheon Team for all their planning and efforts: Phyllis Weston, Linda Tanner, Virginia Hash, Helen Walker, Bobbi Moore, Luz Bratt and Carmen Barrows. We'd like to especially acknowledge Deb Banks for her role in securing the Weaver Family Foundation donation to make this luncheon possible! |
Welcome new volunteer tutors!!
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Following the September 24th Tutor Training Class, CCLC has added 9 names to our list of ProLiteracy certified tutors! Congratulations and welcome to: Michelle Cannedy, Maria Dullas, Terry Horne, Richard, McCarthy, Brian McNeely, Carol Papuga, Geri Redfield, Lee Anne Reynolds, and Bruce Zibart. In addition, we welcome Brian Eden as a new Math tutor.
Thank you for stepping up
to help CCLC fulfill our mission!
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FUNdraising with Food, Golf and Shopping!!
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Please tell your friends and familyabout Literacy Night at Texas Roadhouse!
TEXAS ROADHOUSE
550 Blanding Blvd.
Monday, October 10th
5pm-9pm
Managing Partner Pete Gray is once again sponsoring an "Eat Out" evening at the Orange Park Texas Roadhouse in support of literacy. A percentage of the evening's proceeds will be donated to CCLC. Treat yourself, your family, your friends and your appetite to some excellent food while also benefitting Clay County Literacy Coalition! Thank you, Pete Gray, for offering this opportunity.
LAST CHANCE: Winn-Dixie Jacksonville Open Tickets 
CCLC is taking part once again in the PepsiCo TICKETS Fore CHARITY™ event October 17-23 at TPC Sawgrass. 100% of every ticket sold at the link below comes directly to CCLC and is fully tax-deductible.Click here to select your deeply discounted package.Be sure to identify CCLC as the benefitting charity.
BELK CHARITY SALE
Belk will hold its semi-annual Charity Sale event benefitting local charities and non-profits on Saturday, Nov 5, in Belk stores companywide. CCLC will have tickets available to this event for $5, which entitles you to $5 off your first purchase. Read more...
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Spotlight on a Volunteer: Michael Day
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"Have patience....and understanding."
- Michael's advice to other tutors
Michael Day has been volunteering with CCLC for 2 years. At first he was a tutor who became involved because his friend told him about it and the mission interested him. Michael now also serves on the Board of Directors and facilitates a Beginning Conversation class for English Speakers of Other Languages. This group currently includes adult learners from China, Mexico and Lebanon. The main goal of the small class is for students to become more comfortable with speaking English on a basic level.
Michael also works individually with an adult learner, Gary Francois who is from Haiti, on an individual basis. For the past year, he and Gary have met each week to work on reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and related skills. Michael observes that Gary has come a long way in this short time, but mostly because he is a very driven individual who is focused on doing what he needs to do. Gary's goals include passing a college placement test and earning his General Education Degree. While it can certainly be rewarding to help others, the rewards don't always come quickly or easily. Michael recommends having patience and remembering that the students are usually struggling because of their literacy issues. Keep in mind that they have their own lives, their jobs and daily life issues.
WANTED: More dedicate board members!
If you or someone you know would be interested in applying to serve on our Board of Directors, please contact us at clayliteracy@aol.com or 272-5988. You must be willing to make a commitment of your time and talent to help us fulfill the CCLC mission. If you have energy, experience, ideas, creativity and time to spare, we look forward to hearing from you!
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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October 15-16: CCLC will again participate in the annual Orange Park Fall Festival at the OP Town Hall Park and volunteers are needed to host our booth. This is a great time to recruit new tutors and raise funds for CCLC. It's also a good opportunity to meet some of your fellow tutors. Please call Virginia @ 298-2003 or Linda @ 449-4374 to sign up for a shift.
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A BIG THANK YOU TO ...- Chick-Fil-A in Fleming Island, and manager Bonnie Crews, for sponsoring a book drive during the month of September, and to Virginia Hash, our CCLC liaison. So far, we've received 400+ books (240 of these are brand-new from Chick-Fil-A), with more to be counted. These books will be given out at community events to promote literacy.
- Books-A-Million at Orange Park Mall for supporting CCLC with a Book Fair/Fundraiser on September 24h. BAM will be donating 10% of sales made in our name during a 4-hour period on that date.
- Mike Day, Rose Nieto, Richard Smith, Linda Tanner, and Helen Walker for volunteering at the BAM event and promoting CCLC services.
- The Women's Lunch Group at Orange Park Country Club for their 2nd donation to be used toward continuing our News for You subscription.
CONGRATULATIONS TO... CCLC Tutor Beverly Beach on her retirement from government service! In addition to tutoring, she is subbing this month for St. Catherine's ESL class.
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