Elizabeth Cottrell

Director’s Message August 2024

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Happy late summer! This month’s highlights include information about the upcoming ESL conversation group in Eastport and a new tutor training session in October. We also have great news about support from Delegate Dana Jones and a local author’s fun event that generously donated to our free programs.

We’re collecting gently used books for our BOOK FAIR until the end of this month, 8/31. Email AACLC.bookfair@gmail.com to inquire about drop-off locations. The book fair is at the mall near Discoveries Library on Saturday, September 28.

See how you can sign up to help at the book fair below.

Many thanks for all you do,

Jane

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Critical Local Support for FY25!

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The Literacy Council has been awarded critical local support for FY25. Grants from the County Executive’s Community Support Grant Program, the City of Annapolis, and Anne Arundel Women Giving Together will help make our free programs possible.

We are grateful for this funding that is essential to our work and mission.

*73 local nonprofits will receive County Executive Community Support Grants.

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Resources and Activities for Adult Literacy August 2024

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AACLC’s English Conversation Group in Eastport

Not meeting in July
Friday, August 30, 5 pm – 7 pm
Seeds 4 Success office

The group is most suited to Spanish speakers, and space is limited to 15 people. The evening features a welcoming atmosphere, enjoyable conversation, games, and light refreshments. Literacy Council tutors or students should email Wendy if they plan to attend.

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Volunteer Milestone: Mary Austin

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Mary Austin Has Tutored at Ordnance Road Correctional Center for Close to 21 Years

Literacy Council tutor and Board member Mary Austin has tutored at the Ordnance Road Correctional Center (ORCC) for close to 21 years. She is part of a team of two AACLC tutors who currently volunteer at the jail. Evelyn Rubel has tutored at ORCC for about 23 years.

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Welcome New Staff Member: Malena Majia

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Please Welcome Maria Elena Mejia as our Volunteer Staff Program & Operations Assistant

A new staff member joined us in June. Malena Mejia is a volunteer tutor in the ESL Program at AACLC. She is a bilingual Spanish-English corporate trainer with a background in international business and administration, strategic planning, and ISO Quality and Environmental management systems.

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AACLC Book Fair 9/28/24 – Donate Books Now!

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Our fourth-annual fundraiser BOOK FAIR will be on Saturday, September 28, at Westfield Annapolis Mall. The mall kindly donates its Community Room and Crate & Barrel Court space for this wonderful event.

Donate Books Now!

We are now accepting gently used books at convenient locations around the county. No textbooks, reference books, or magazines, please.

Email AACLC.bookfair@gmail.com to arrange for book drop-off.

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New Tutors Summer 2024

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Welcome New Tutors!

Thirteen new tutors became part of the AACLC team of volunteers on June 22 at our spring tutor training session. Many of them are already working with students. Thank you to our training team, these eager new volunteers, and our hosts, Woods Church in Severna Park.

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