| This year from time to time guest editors will be invited to contribute
to the Literacy Notepad. Carol Ann Farrell is this month's contributor:
I am part of a great network of individuals from all over the province
who, over the years, have met and worked together for literacy. We know each
other by name, we share information, resources, and a passion for literacy. We
are well connected provincially and even nationally.
But how well are those of us who share an interest in literacy connected at the
local level? Do we know the names of people who represent the local literacy
councils, family resource centres, schools, regional development boards, ABE
programs, etc.? Have we taken the opportunity to meet, even once, to introduce
ourselves, and share information and resources? It is good to be well connected
provincially, however, literacy's main area is the community. Those working for
literacy at the local level must meet, share, support each other's effort, and
collaborate whenever possible. We must get to know the great literacy people in
our communities! |
By: The Gander and Areas Laubach Literacy Council
Since retiring from the Gander branch of the Bank of Nova
Scotia, Ruth May volunteers her time as a tutor and Laubach Council
member. |
The Gander and Area Laubach Literacy Council promotes literacy and education
to residents from the Gander area. This year the Council is participating in
the Bank of Nova Scotia's "Year 2000: a Celebration of Community"
calendar. The month of March 2000 promotes "personal freedom through
literacy" by showcasing a tutor and Council member with a learner.
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The Literacy Development Council's Toll Free Number is
1-800-563-1111
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