National Adult Literacy Database

November 29, 2004

The following story was written by Fred Jackson, from Midland, Ontario. Fred is a student and employee of the Midland Area Reading Council. He has faith in his abilities and strengths and he has written stories about who he is, his beliefs, and his heritage. Fred's stories are as follows: My speech, Confidence, Lost Indian Boy.

To Board and Members and Guest

by Fred Jackson

Ladies and Gentleman thank you for coming out on this special occasion. My name is Fred Jackson I work at the Midland Area Reading Council my job title there is "Maintenance/Office Worker" and I am also a student there too.

It's an honor to be part of this team, to acknowledge my sincere thanks for what I have accomplished. I look at myself as a well kept individual who love's this kind of job.

I have already learned how to fax, posters, photo copying, answer phones, greet visitors, mail errands, filing, scanning.

I look forward in new challenges in my environment and working with you all as special people who encourage my abilities. When I'm in class I meet with Christine Nugent to learn lots of computer skills once a week. I go on Alpha Route to learn how to take my courses and reading. I meet with my tutor Murray Arnold once a week also.

I look at myself as a team leader to our community members and my knowledge as a hard worker. Since I've been here as a student and trainee I have a great deal of respect, support and comfort for the council.

In closing: I would like to congratulate the staff and board for there hospitality in achieving the greatness and leadership from becoming a success in 2004 until we meet again take care god bless.