Literacy Seminar

Saturday, February 12, 2022
9 to 12 PM
Via ZOOM

 

Host – DG Janet Tenreiro
 Speakers:
 Suzanne Pettifer, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction from Greece Central School District
 Stacy Wicksall,  Director, Macedon Public Library

 

Please contact Pam Dean to register at 315-597-2242, 585-737-4589
            or email at mesunshine1@msn.com. 

                 The zoom site access will be sent out at a later date so be sure we have
                  your contact information.                                                 

From the District Literacy Committee:

“Literacy” – whenever anyone says that word, many of us envision a child with a book in his hands learning to read.  But literacy covers many other skills besides imprinted words and children. There is comprehension, usage and related numbers. Numbers? Yes, in planning a budget, balancing the checkbook, or reading a notice from the bank, you need to comprehend the words next to the numbers.  What comes to mind when someone says “illiterate”? A person with disabilities? A refugee who doesn’t speak English? Someone who cannot express his needs in a way that you can understand?  Someone who cannot understand the notices that provide safety for the family. Someone who  cannot read or write?

 

Rotary can promote literacy for persons of any age, income, or abilities. The mission statement of the District Literacy Committee is to encourage and provide ways for clubs to address the many facets of literacy. Sessions at the annual Literacy Seminar or the sessions at the District Training
Assembly can provide ideas for your club.

 

Submitted by Mary Ann Mady

As one of the Rotary areas of focus, we know that basic education and literacy are essential for reducing poverty, improving health, encouraging community and economic development and promoting peace.

Opportunities for gifting include:

Submitted by Nancy Aumann