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The President's Corner NLLLC President Monnie Moores Hi Everyone,

This is our first newsletter since our AGM in October 2004. I want to thank the Exploits Laubach Literacy Council for doing such a great job as the host council. Thank you to all the participants who attended. From all reports it seems to have been a very successful conference.

At this time, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Jim Merrigan as our newly elected treasurer and Melvin Parrott as our student representative; we are looking forward to working with them. It's great to have three men on our team- at long last.

Family Literacy Day was January 27th. Most councils had special events for that day. If you have any photos, feel free to send any to Melanie with a write up on what took place and she will be able to put it in the next newsletter.

It's time to review our Constitution and By laws. In the coming months the executive director will be sending out any updates to all councils for their comments. The Provincial Board would like to have your input for final documents that will then be discussed and adopted at the 2005 AGM. This year the conference will be hosted by the Open Book Literacy Council of St. John's and will be held at the Battery Hotel and Suites. Further details will be available at a later date.

As I reflect on the last year, it was quite an experience and pleasure meeting and working with the many volunteers, tutors, students and members of Laubach. I look forward to your continued commitment in 2005.

Sincerely,
Monnie Moores
President, NLLLC

Student and Volunteer Support

Feel like you need a little support when working with your student? If so, Laubach Literacy of Canada has hired a National Volunteer and Student Support Officer to meet your needs.

Cheryl Ledgerwood has taken on this new role at Laubach Literacy of Canada's national office in Ottawa. One of her main jobs will be to work with the Student Caucus, the group that is elected by students to represent Laubach Literacy students from each province. She will also work with students to find ways to expand the student base within Laubach.

In her new role, Cheryl will also be responsible for Volunteer Development and Management, and Training and Education. Her job will put her in touch with Laubach provincial bodies, students and volunteers from across the country.

If you would like to contact Cheryl, feel free to call her at 1-888-248-2898.

NLLLC Student of the Year 2004

Congratulations to Melvin Parrott of Glenwood, a learner with the Exploits Literacy Council, who was named the Student of the Year. Laubach Literacy of Canada president Bessie Merrigan made the presentation at October's Annual General Meeting and Conference.