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| February 28 , 2006 |
Manitoba Politicians support I Love to Read Month
"The better you read the further ahead you will be in life." This was the message for students from cabinet ministers Gord Mackintosh (seen at left at Lord Nelson School) and Peter Bjornson
during I Love to Read Month. These ministers were hard to find at their
offices this month as in total they visited more than 20 schools.
Other MLAs were out reading as well, along with Lieutenant Governor John Harvard, all reaffirming their commitment to the power of literacy.
Bookmates moves to new digs
Bookmates has moved to the 3rd floor of 219 Provencher Boulevard. In celebration, they invite their friends and supporters to an Open House on March 22, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Click here for more details.
The 2006 Census Adult Basic Education/Literacy Kit is now available
Tuesday, May 16, 2006, is Census Day in Canada. On that day, more than 32.5 million people will "count themselves in" as part of the 2006 Census. Adult literacy instructors may find the 2006 Census Adult Basic Education/Literacy Kit to be a useful classroom resource. The kit is available free-of-charge at www.census2006.ca.
Canada Post Literacy Award nominations open soon
It's time to start thinking about whom to nominate for a Canada Post Literacy Award. Nominations will be called shortly. Click here for more details.
Canada Council on Learning calls for projects
The Canada Council on Learning calls for adult learning projects.
LPM Board fills vacant positions
The Board is pleased to announce that Don Fournier, literacy student; Herman Hansen, Manager, Employee Training, Boeing Technology, Winnipeg Division; and Bob Thompson, Director of Stevenson Britannia Literacy Foundation, have been appointed to fill vacant positions. Click here to see the full list of Board Members. The next election will take place at the AGM expected to be held in November 2006.
Write On Editor calls for learner writings
Write On Editor Jan Graham is calling for contributions for the spring issue. This issue will feature learner writings. Deadline is Wednesday, March 15, 2006. Click here for more information from Jan.
Learner Speakers' Bureau Training to be offered in April
Learner Outreach Coordinator Jan Graham will be offering Speakers' Bureau training on April 20, 21, 27, 28.
Please download an information poster and a registration form or contact Jan at (204) 947-5757.
LPM receives charitable donation
LPM
was thrilled to be named one of the non-profit organizations to receive
a significant cash donation from the Manitoba Government All
Charities Campaign. In the photo at left, Heather Hartry (left), Manitoba 4 Youth, a division of Education, Citizenship and Youth, and Patricia Ferris (right), Advanced Eduation and Training, are presenting LPM President, Marilyn Day,
with their donation. The All Charities Campaign hosted a Salsa
Social, conducted a raffle and sold teddy bears to raise these
funds. A big THANK YOU from Literacy Partners to all
the hard working generous volunteers!
Sponsors sign up for PGI 2006
Fundraising Coordinator Wally Stewart reports that many sponsors have already signed up for PGI 2006. Click here for the latest PGI news.