The Public Speaking Workshop, winner of the 1999 Dr. Bob Laubach Student Fund Award, was held in Sussex, New Brunswick on November 20, 1999. This full-day workshop for students involved in Laubach Literacy New Brunswick was facilitated by Heather Harris, Public Relations Officer for LLNB and a member of Toastmasters International. Students attended the workshop from Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton and Sussex.

Participants learned the basics of public speaking including the different parts of a speech, vocal variety, gestures, powerful speech openings, off-the-cuff speaking techniques and tips for controlling nervousness. The workshop was one of the best I have ever attended with lots of confidence-builders and opportunities to practice our newly learned skills.

Part II of this very worthwhile project will be sponsored by LLNB in 2000.

Thank you for this wonderful opportunity which was very beneficial to all students who attended!

Yvonne Westall
Chair-LLNB Student Advisory Committee

LLC is looking for student success stories for publication on our new website: www.laubach.ca Tell everyone your story in your own words - your struggles, challenges, high points and low points.

Your full name is not necessary - a first name or just initials is fine but please add your tutor's name and council affiliation.

Please fax, mail or email all submissions to the Development Office in Bedford, QC.

Laubach Literacy of Canada gratefully acknowledges the continuing support from the National Literacy Secretariat, Human Resources Development Canada for LLC's Literacy Challenge 2000 strategy.

More Good News from Dr. Bob…

The second annual Dr. Bob Laubach Student Fund request for student projects is on! A Student Fund of $2500 was established by Laubach Literacy of Canada in celebration of Dr. Bob's 80th birthday two years ago - specifically to support student activities. (Read Yvonne Westall's report, above, on the results of her winning entry last year.)

The deadline for submitting your proposal to the Development Office is April 28, 2000. The winning applications will be announced at LLC's conference in May in Gander, Newfoundland. Criteria for proposals can be found in the March 1999 issue of Literacy Connections (visit www.laubach.ca and click on "Newsletter") or contact the Development Office and they will send you a copy.

April 9-15, 2000 is National Volunteer Week. Canadians have a long-standing history of voluntarism. Help celebrate the volunteering spirit - thank your tutor!