CHAIN OF GOLD

The Newsletter of Laubach Literacy of Ventura County

December, 2009

In This Issue

:: The Prez Sez: 40 Years of Service

:: Community Support: Donations

:: Tutor Training Opportunity

:: Welcome New Tutors

:: UPCOMING EVENTS

The Prez Sez by Ed Lynch

40 Years of Service

The end of another year is just a few weeks away. The Officers and Directors of the Board of Laubach Literacy have concentrated on several goals during the past year that we hope will increase our ability to perform our mission in the years ahead.  In July, we shared the video we have produced with the annual meeting attendees.  We plan to use this video to inform more people about Laubach, its mission and impact on the community.  We have inducted several new volunteer board members and have clarified how the work must be done to be an effective organization.  We have begun to develop a data management system to help us manage, share, and our information.  We have developed better training materials and methods.  Our Tutors have contributed more hours of tutoring in the past year than in any recent year.

The year ahead offers many challenges. Our primary focus in 2010 will be to increase the number of volunteer tutors that are working in the county.  We plan to increase our efforts to reach the public by radio, newspaper, internet, and outreach to the many community organizations where future tutors and students are members. In the same vein, we are working to establish tutor and student coordinators in each of the communities where we serve. We have many prospective students who have contacted us and are waiting until we can provide tutors for them.

We will continue to develop and improve our data management system, as well as, upgrade our website.  Additional videos may be produced if that serves to promote our mission.

We welcome any volunteers to join the Board and contribute to the future success of this organization.  We can offer many opportunities for any who would like to help.

As we celebrate our 40^th year of service in the county, we look forward to a Prosperous and Successful 2010.

DONATIONS

LLVC wishes to thank the following companies and individuals for their generous support from August through November of this year.  We couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you very much.

 Monetary contributions were received from:

• Naomi Brill
• Cabrillo Economic Development Co
• Barbara Glover
• Patagonia
• Cele Porges
• Shirley Seaver
• Beverly Wallace
• United Way Donor Designations
• Barbara Wagner
• Lee Weiss.

In-kind contributions were received from: 

• Marianne Flam
• Bettie Hallett
• Laurence Howard
• Ed Lynch
• Barbara Suggs
• Barbara Wagner
• Beverly Wallace
• Martha Zoloth.

To support Laubach Literacy of Ventura County,

checks can be made payable to "LLVC" and

mailed to us at P.O. Box 5185 , Oxnard CA 93031

 Or use the convenient online donation link at the top left of this column

TUTOR TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

 Our next training opportunity for new tutors and brush up for current tutors will be held on January 9 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Centro Evangelistico Fellowship Hall at 750 West Wooley Road , Oxnard .  There will be a follow-up session on February 13 from 9:00 to noon at the same location.  As always, there’s no charge for the training and materials for those who tutor.

 Reserve your space by contacting us at (805) 385-9584 or via email at info@laubachventura.org .

 WELCOME NEW TUTORS

 Following the September 12 and October 10 tutor training workshop, the following received certificates as Laubach Literacy ESL tutors:

• Myrna Bloom
• Connie Coleman
• Karen Murphy
• Venessa Madriga
• Frank McClelland
• Herb Smith
• Naomi Smith
• Barbara Weir

 Congratulations to all and thank you for joining our program.

  Ralphs card

 If you’re a Ralphs Grocery shopper, there’s an easy way to help Laubach Literacy of Ventura County (LLVC).  Ralphs Community Contributions program will donate a percent of their income from your shopping when you use their Ralphs Card.  If you haven’t already named another nonprofit to receive these contributions and you’d like to designate LLVC, just take a copy of this page with the scanbar shown below to the cashier the next time that you're at the Ralph's checkout stand, and they’ll enroll you in the program. This reminder is going out now because Ralphs is in the process of a re-enrollment period.  Thanks for encouraging others to join in your support of LLVC.

A HAPPY, HEALTHY HOLIDAY SEASON TO ALL !

 EMAIL NEWSLETTER

Please help us save some money and send this newsletter to you in full color.  If you’ll make sure that we have your correct email address by sending it info@laubachventura.org, we’ll send future newsletters out to you via email.  Of course, you can continue to view the newsletter online at our website: www.laubachventura.org .

LLVC’s MISSION STATEMENT

adopted by the Board of Directors, June 11, 2008 .  “Laubach Literacy of Ventura County, Inc. trains and supports volunteers who provide free student-centered tutoring to adults seeking to learn English and to understand U.S. culture.”

LLVC’s VISION STATEMENT

adopted by the Board of Directors on July 9, 2008 .  “Laubach Literacy of Ventura County, Inc. envisions a world where all people communicate effectively with each other and participate fully in society.”

Laubach Literacy of Ventura County, Inc.

P.O. Box 5185

805-385-9584

Oxnard , CA 93031

ESL Tutor Training Workshops

LAUBACH LITERACY OF VENTURA COUNTY

offers FREE training and materials for anyone interested in volunteering to teach English as a Second Language ( ESL ) to adults living in Ventura County .

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