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Number 62 Newsletter Editor: Christiane Norris tiny Christmas tree image  Winter 2005

Provincial Plan for Literacy

We aim to make British Columbia the best-educated, most literate jurisdiction on the continent.

Premier Gordon Campbell, June 16, 2005

Staff

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

There are going to be changes in the way that education is delivered in B.C., with many new initiatives over the next few years. The government is putting a greater emphasis on early literacy and on collaboration with community programs.

Literacy Central VI will be partnering with Literacy B.C. to contract flage imagefor a new position, a Regional Literacy Coordinator to cover the mid-island region. The Coordinator's task will be to develop regional literacy networks and to strengthen the capacity of the communities to deliver and sustain local literacy programs and services. We are very excited to be a part of this initiative.

photo of Keith HodgsonKeith Hodgson

December 1944 – September 2005

We regret to announce the passing of our director and bookstore volunteer, Keith Hodgson. Keith believed strongly in community development and in helping those less fortunate than himself. He will be greatly missed.

Bookstore News

photo of Pat Donaldson
Pat Donaldson has joined our staff as a bookstore supervisor. She and Jane Rose are job sharing. During December our Internet-listed and Special Interest books will be on sale for half price. We will also have a table of "new" books at bargain prices.


Books make great Christmas gifts!

holly imageholly imageSeason's Greetings to all
from the Board and Staff
of Literacy Central VI


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