Literacy goes "Back to the Future"
at 30 year celebration
On June 18,
Literacy Volunteers went "Back to the Future" at our 1984-inspired
30th anniversary celebration.
In addition
to enjoying 80s-themed tables and food & beverages (who else enjoyed the
combination of Tab and Cool Ranch Doritos?), official business took place and
learner achievements were recognized.
The
non-profit arm of Literacy Volunteers is a 15 person Board of Directors, which welcomed
four new members at this meeting. The Board of Directors, in conjunction with
Program Directors Diane Moseley at Central Library and Amy Crepeau at Oak View
Branch Library, determines and implements fundraising events such as Wine &
Words and Walk/Run/Read!, develops new and innovative programs such as the
Workplace Literacy program, manages community outreach and assists with tutor
and learner support throughout the year. Welcome to Wendy Kielsmeier, Jan
Murphy, Imelda Tepayotl and Karen Topolewski; we look forward to the continued
contributions of the Board over this next year. Thanks also to our
"retiring" Board of Directors members, Margarita Castro, Rose Tracy,
Vice President Amy Brennan and President Kat Gilmore.
One of the
joys of being involved with Literacy Volunteers is when our learners reach the
goals they have set for themselves. This year several learners were recognized
for their achievements from the past year.
Award of
Excellence recipients were:
Consuelo
Davila, tutored by Donna Mason
Raquel
Guzman, tutored by Susan Shimizu
Marisa Oren,
tutored by Chris O.
Award for
Outstanding Volunteer Learner of the Year recipient was:
Margarita
Castro, tutored by Linda Kimes
In addition,
we had a special guest, Huntington Beach City Council member Jim Katapodis,
speak about the importance of literacy to the community.
Thank you to
everyone involved with the planning of our annual celebration, and especially
to our learner Scott Sherman who presided as emcee of the event.
