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LPM is a charitable, not-for-profit organization.

Literacy Partners of Manitoba (LPM) membership is open to anyone involved in or interested in literacy.

There are many benefits for members of LPM. See the Membership Advantage.

There are five types of membership. See the Literacy Partners and The Manitoba Institute of Literacy and Learning "Membership Fee Structure".

Click on a heading below to print the registration form:

• Student/Senior ($5)
  includes students in literacy programs, Adult Learning Centres, post secondary

• Individual ($40)

• Literacy Programs ($110)
  includes up to four members; additional members may be added for $30 per person*

• Organization ($130)
  e.g. ASEC, TEAL, MERN, public libraries, school divisions, social service agencies; includes up to four people; additional members may be added for $35 each*

• Business/Government ($275)
  includes up to four members; additional members are $70 per person.

* Note: Fees are pro-rated for first-year memberships for these categories. See the registration forms for reduced rates if you join during the year.

The Membership Advantage!

• Access to a lending library of more than 5000 books, kits, videos, software programs and program support material, with free postage outside Winnipeg.
• Copies of LPM's newsletter Write On! and monthly e-bulletins.
• Invitations to LPM's Annual General Meeting and other events. We may provide travel subsidies.
• Access to LPM's listserv.
• Bursaries funded by events such as the Manitoba PGI and CanWest Global's Raise-a-Reader Day.
• Free promotional materials such as Family Literacy Day T-shirts, posters, pencils, etc.
• Access to the LPM display for volunteer recruiting, fundraising, or other promotions in your community or program.
• Use of our Word Monster mascot costume, Family-Literacy-in-a-Box kits, and other materials to promote family literacy.
• LEARN Line referral service to find out about literacy and related programs throughout the province or to volunteer or to request volunteers for your program.
• Training in public speaking and media relations for a learner speaker in your community.
• Piggybacking on LPM's membership in groups such as the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, the Social Planning Council, and the Manitoba Association of Volunteer Administrators.
• Communication of your concerns to all levels of government through LPM's advocacy.
• Representation through LPM at the national literacy coalition, the Movement for Canadian Literacy.

Take a few minutes to join now or renew your membership.