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NOTES FROM THE CHAIR
Dear Volunteers and Friends,
Wow!
We're already halfway through 2010. What's next, 2011? Yes, I think
so.
We had a small, but fun, gathering at Round Table Pizza
last month for our annual summer party. Also joining our volunteers
were Christi and Jennifer of Rogue Federal Credit Union, one of our
long-time supporters.
The Council is desperate for funding, so
we're cutting costs wherever we can. We switched our phone service
from a landline to a cell phone (541-531-0166). That means we will
have to rely more on promotional flyers, than the
phonebook.
We have a few new placements to report. Chloe
Wood is tutoring two ESL students. Bonnie Carter-Wolfman is helping
two women study for the GED exam, and Dan Devine will be contacting
a man who wants help preparing for the Oregon drivers license test.
I wish them all well with their sessions.
Liz Koester's
former student, whom she helped enroll in a GED training program,
received the good news that she passed the exam. Some of our
volunteers are willing to go that extra step to help their
students.
Don't forget your sunblock, it's summer
again!
Bob Burger, Chair
FOR THE RECORD
Numbers for April - June 2010:
Volunteer Hours -------------
91.5
Student Hours ------------------ 37
Students served
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
JACKSON COUNTY LITERACY
COUNCIL
BOARD MEMBERS
Chair
------------------------------------------ Bob Burger
Secretary
------------------------------------- Ellie Scholz
Placement
------------------------------------ Liz Koester
Treasurer
------------------------------------- Nancy Calcagno
BOARD MEETING DATES
July.........................
no meeting
August................................ 16
September........................... 20
All meetings are from 1 - 3 PM
at the Literacy
Council office.
Tutoring Tips
Be positive -
Praise goes a long way with learners who struggle in
reading. Provide positive feedback when correct responses are
made.
Be attentive - Stop learners immediately
after an error. Show them what to do and provide them an
opportunity to do it correctly.
Be patient -
Show learners that you care about them through your
commitment and encouragement.
Be innovative -
Keep tutoring sessions lively
and dynamic.
Jackson County
Literacy Council
P.O. Box 615
Medford, OR 97501
(541)
531-0166
Website: http://roguelrc.org/litjack
E-mail:
literacy@juno.com |
