Happy Holidays-- 2019 Workshop

Happy Holidays!  Soon it will be 2019 and we have set our first workshop date for Saturday, January 26 (snow date February 2), from 9 am to 3:30 pm.  If you can read this -- you can teach and make a huge difference in someone's life.  Want to volunteer within your community -- this is a great opportunity.  For as little as one hour once a week coordinating within your own schedule, you can help meet the needs for our service  within our county of free adult literacy education.  Call our office at 301-934-6488 or email us at charlescountyliteracy@comcast.net for all the details.  You must pre-register for the workshop. 

MEETING CANCELATION

NOTICE--The December 4 monthly meeting has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.  Our next meeting will be January 8, 2019.

October 27, 2018 Volunteer Tutor Training Workshop Graduates

Congratulations to all of our new tutors from Saturday's workshop.  Welcome to CCLC.  From left to right -- Jean Artes, Pat Long, Jan Elliott, Aileen Summerlin and Trishna Kresslein.

September 29 Volunteer Tutor Training Workshop Graduates

Congratulations to Pam Burkett-Jones, Raymond Barrett and Kathy Koch on becoming our newest tutors from our September 29, 2018 workship.  Welcome!

Next Council Meeting

Due to the election, our November meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 13, beginning at 7 pm at the United Way House (10250 La Plata Road, Rt. 488).  See you there.

Workshop congratulations and Next Council Meeting

Congratulations to all of our new tutors from Saturday's workshop.  Welcome to CCLC.  From left to right -- Jean Artes, Pat Long, Jan Elliott, Aileen Summerlin and Trishna Kresslein.          Our next event -- Because election night is on November 6, our November monthly meeting has been changed to Tuesday, November 13, starting at 7 pm, here at our office (United Way House, 10250 La Plata Road (Rt. 488), La Plata.  Come and meet our tutors, have questions, come for answers, learn about CCLC.   One hour once a week to make a tremendous impact in an adult's literacy education.

If you can read this -- you can teach and make a huge difference in someone's life.  Want to volunteer within your community -- this is a great opportunity.  The need for our service is great within our county and the need for tutors is as well.  Our last workshop for the year is coming up on Saturday, October 27, from 9 am to 3:30 pm.  You must pre-register for the workshop.  Call our office at 301-934-6488 or email us at charlescountyliteracy@comcast.net for all the details.

CCLC's first Adult Spelling Bee fundraiser was held on Saturday, September 8.  Such a success!!  Heartfelt thanks goes to all who assisted us with the success:  the Waldorf Lions Club  -- Old Waldorf School and Sandy Middleton  -- Chesapeake Country Cruizers -- the CC Public Libraries and staff  -- Southern Maryland Newspaper  -- Bozick Distributors. All of you went far beyond.  And huge thanks to all of our Sponsors: SMECO, Community Bank of the Chesapeake, Milloffs Catering, Christ Church Durham Parish, CSM, BB&T Home Mortgage, BES & Associates, Inc, Creighton Nationwide Insurance and Sandra McGraw.  And to our teams!!  Thank you everyone for making our first adult spelling bee a success.  Together we did it!!  We will be back!

CCLC TO HOLD ADULT SPELLING BEE FUNDRAISER

  On Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 7-10 p.m. the Charles County Literacy Council is holding their inaugural Adult Spelling Bee at the Old Waldorf School in Waldorf. Teams of  3 or 4 will compete against each other for the championship. Form a team from families, friends, churches, schools, workplaces. Individuals are welcome to cheer on. Admission is $30 per person, includes heavy appetizers, sweets, soft drinks and water. Beer and wine available for sale.  Join the fun and spirited night. Go to 'News' Tab, click on Events for additional details to get tickets.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/charles-county-literacy-council-inaugural-adult-team-spelling-bee-tickets-48029904738?aff=ehomecard

CCLC TO HOLD ADULT SPELLING BEE FUNDRAISER

On Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 7-10 p.m. the Charles County Literacy Council is holding their inaugural Adult Spelling Bee at the Old Waldorf School in Waldorf. Teams of  3 or 4 will compete against each other for the championship. You can form a team from families, friends, churches, schools, workplaces, or neighborhoods. Individuals are welcome to cheer on. Admission is $30 per person and includes heavy appetizers, sweets, soft drinks and water.  Beer and wine will be available for sale.  Join the fun and spirited night.  Entertainment will be provided by the Chespeake Country Cruizers.  Click on our Eventbrite link below for details and purchase.  Or call or email us.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/charles-county-literacy-council-inaugural-adult-team-spelling-bee-tickets-48029904738?aff=ehomecard

June 5, at 7 pm, at our office in the United Way House.Last meeting until Fall.  Learn more about CCLC at the meeting.  Have questions, need tutor advice, come to the meeting.  Want to hear updates and news of CCLC come to the meeting.  See you there.

CCLC Interview

For over half a century, the Charles County Literacy Council has been providing free one-on-one tutoring to adults who need to improve their reading, math or English skills.Over the years, we’ve helped grandparents read to their grandchildren, working adults get jobs or advance in their careers, immigrants gain citizenship, and young people join the military service.Unfortunately, many adult learners are now on a waiting list because we need more tutors. No one needs prior experience tutoring or teaching: CCLC prepares tutors  and offers support as they work with their adult learners. As readers you know the power of reading and writing to change lives; as citizens of Charles County, be part of that change. To learn more about CCLC or to register for an upcoming tutor training session, call the office at 301-934-6488 or go to the website www.charlescountyliteracy.org.  Watch this short, informative video interview and learn more. Interview of Sonja Scharles, former CCLC president   

Workshop--June 9, 2018

If you are looking to make a difference in someone's life within our community considering volunteering with CCLC. Our next 2018 workshop will be on June 9  (Saturday) from 9am-3:30pm -- last one until Fall!!  All tutoring is schedule at time and place you and your adult learner choose.  You must pre-register for the workshop.  Please contact the office for all information and details.

May 1 Meeting

May 1, at 7 pm, at our office in the United Way House.  Learn more about CCLC at the meeting.  Have questions, need tutor advice, come to the meeting.  Want to hear updates and news of CCLC come to the meeting.

May Monthly Meeting/June Tutor Workshop

MONTHLY MEETING: May 1 at 7pm at  at our office in the United Way House.  Learn more about CCLC at the meeting.  Have questions, need tutor advice, come to the meeting.  Want to hear updates and news of CCLC come to the meeting.

WORKSHOP:  June 9  (Saturday) from 9am-3:30pm -- our next 2018 workshop!!  If you are looking to make a difference in someone's life within our community considering volunteering with CCLC.  All tutoring is schedule at time and place you and your adult learner choose.  You must pre-register for the workshop.  Please contact the office for all information and details.

Barbara Bush was an incredible champion with determination and passion for a literate America.   Mrs. Bush was about championing the cause for literacy, but, as quoted by a friend, "was so genuinely concerned that all parents had opportunities and skills to read a book to their children just as she cherished doing with her children and grandchildren."   We express a heartfelt thank you for all Mrs. Bush has done for literacy education and, as a result, 'helping' us to fulfill our mission of literacy awareness and education here in Charles County.  If you wish to donate to CCLC in honor and memory of Barbara Bush, please go to our donate page.  Thank you.

April 3, 2018, at 7 pm at our office at the United Way House.  Hope to see you there.

Upcoming Meeting and Other News

Our next monthly meeting--May 1, at 7 pm, at our office in the United Way House.  Learn more about CCLC at the meeting.  Have questions, need tutor advice, come to the meeting.  Want to hear updates and news of CCLC come to the meeting.

NEXT--mark your calendar for the Waldorf Lion's Club Bull & Oyster Roast on April 29.  We will once again be hosting the bake sale as a fundraiser for CCLC.  The Waldorf Lion's Club is a great supporter of CCLC.  This is one of their major fundraising -- let's support them.  Visit their website for all ticket info. Want to donate to the bake sale, contact the office for all the details.

February 9, 2018 Meeting

February 6 (Tuesday) at 7 pm -- come one, come all to our monthly CCLC meeting where you will learn about us, get updated information and seek tutor advice and share stories. 

CCLC Next Workshop-March 10

WORKSHOP:  March 10 (Saturday) from 9am-3:30pm -- our first 2018 workshop!!  If you are looking to make a difference in someone's life within our community considering volunteering with CCLC.  All tutoring is schedule at time and place you and your adult learner choose.  You must pre-register for the workshop.  Please contact the office for all information and details.