The March Budget and Program Review meant changes for the Literacy Development Council Newfoundland and Labrador. The administration of the Council will be shared jointly with the Provincial Public Libraries. Both groups will share an Executive Director (David Gale) and other personnel. The Council office on Blackmarsh Road, St. John's, will eventually be closed and operations moved to the Arts and Culture Center, St. John's. The Literacy Development Council office will remain open in Grand Fails-Windsor.

The Council will still maintain its identity and Council members will continue to make policy for its operation. The Executive Director, as in the past, will report to the Council. The Council will not report to the Provincial Public Libraries. Both bodies are equal in terms of their respective responsibilities. The Provincial Government maintained its level of financial support for the Council and money saved in salaries, rent, etc., will be available for projects and activities within the Council.

The move is still in progress and as day-to-day procedures are operationalized, an update will be provided in a subsequent edition of The Notepad.

by Beulah Welts

The Newfoundland and Labrador Laubach Literacy Council held
its annual general meeting in Grand Fails-Windsor, April 17 to 19. Eighty representatives from literacy councils throughout the province registered for the learner and tutor sessions and workshops. A total
of 48 tutors and 22 learners took part in the event hosted by Exploits Laubach Literacy Council.

Laubach Literacy of Canada is a non-profit organization. It has 27 councils throughout the province. Trained tutors teach literacy skills to adults using the motto "Each One Teach One".

The general meeting gave both learners and tutors a chance to share ideas, to receive training, and to discuss the work and plans of councils.

Learner and tutor workshops were held. Learners began the day with a meet and greet.
The learner leader told his story about returning to school. (continues)