Staff

Carolyn McWhinnie, Executive Director
Linda Oman, Administrative Assistant
Brian O'Rooney, Computer Technician
Nicole Liptak, Book Store Supervisor

Premier's Literacy Summit

Carolyn McWhinnie, Executive Director of Literacy Central VI, attended the Premier's Literacy Summit on November 3, 2004 in Vancouver. There were a number of familiar faces from the founding meetings of Literacy B.C. from 15 years ago. It was a reminder of how long we have been involved in the literacy movement. There are many more literacy programs than when we started and much more lip service is paid to "literacy"; however, problems of low literacy persist.

The Premier made a number of announcements of new and improved literacy initiatives and many more partnerships. Credit for attention to literacy by this government has to go to Linda Mitchell, the Executive Director of Literacy B.C. She made a connection with Gordon Campbell when he was mayor of Vancouver and has maintained that connection.

Linda Mitchell chairs the Premier's Advisory Council on Literacy. Its task is to assess the literacy challenges in our province and pinpoint the most urgent needs. The Council is to submit its first report early in the New Year.

Our Board of Directors

Back to front, left to right: Jane Muise, Carol Moffatt, Brian Anderson (Treasurer), Gary Edwards, Keith Hodgson, Val Fulford (Vice President), Christine McAuley (Secretary), Wendy Smitka (President), Barry Fulford (Past President).

The board and staff at Literacy Central VI wish you a safe and happy holiday season. Our volunteer appreciation event will be held on Monday, December 6th at Malaspina.

Christmas and New Year's Hours

The office, tutoring rooms and internet access will be closed Friday, December 24th through Monday, December 27th. They will also be closed Saturday, January 1 through Monday, January 3rd.

The bookstore will be closed Saturday, December 25th through Monday, December 27th. It will also be closed Saturday, January 1 through Monday, January 3rd.