“At the Literacy Council, we are lucky to have Lisa Myers in the role of Treasurer, providing this foundational strength to the organization.” Carole Southam Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Literacy Council of Frederick County, working throughout the community to meet the needs of adult learners and their families through a range...
The Literacy Council’s entrance was transformed into a curbside celebration November 11-12 to thank and recognize our wonderful volunteers who donated their time to help our adult learners and their families over the past two years since our last in-person event. On Thursday, November 11th, Board President Darrell Batson presented Literacy Council volunteer extraordinaire, Doris...
Written by Caroline Gaver This month’s Volunteer Spotlight is a look back to introduce you to a remarkable woman who was a very important part of the Literacy Council’s history. For 33 years, from 1967, only four years after the Literacy Council was formed, until her death in May, 2000, Betty Seligmann embodied the heart,...
“Whatever the issue, literacy is a part of it. Imagine yourself for a day or two days, how would you exist if you couldn’t read?” This month’s Volunteer Spotlight recognizes Jim, a volunteer who joined the Literacy Council and completed tutor training in January 2019. Jim has been tutoring students from the Literacy Council’s Basic Literacy...
“The Literacy Council has been a wonderful way to get involved, make a difference, sharing with wonderful people from all walks of life.” This month’s Volunteer Spotlight recognizes Judy, a volunteer who recently joined the Literacy Council and completed tutor training in January this year. Judy expressed interest in teaching a class, based on her...
This month’s Volunteer Spotlight is a tribute to two truly amazing Literacy Council volunteer tutors, Denise D. and Irene R., for leading our Wednesday morning Advanced Conversation Class for over 11 years! This class brings together friends, colleagues and new members every week at 10:00 a.m., starting up again each fall when families are back...
“It was a safe place with someone who is going to give them the grace to speak at their pace.” The following Volunteer Spotlight is based on an interview with Anna Ondrish, Volunteer Instructor, Occupational Skills Training Class Last year in 2020 Anna Ondrish decided that she wanted to start volunteering somewhere. She found out...
As a lifelong educator starting at the elementary school level working up to adult education, the experience with the Literacy Council has always renewed my spirit. This month’s Volunteer Spotlight features Marianne Dacey. Marianne began volunteering with the Literacy Council in 2003, when she completed tutor training. Over the years, Marianne has worked with multiple Literacy...
People … contribute to the larger society and that is a bit like throwing a pebble into a pond. It is rewarding. Patrick Kennedy (Pat) sought out the Literacy Council after retiring in 2012 from his work with Health and Human Services and the Social Securities Administration. Pat’s wife, Therese, referred him to the Literacy...
