Return-Path: <nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id e8DDdTk11693; Wed, 13 Sep 2000 09:39:29 -0400 (EDT) Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 09:39:29 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <s9bf4a6a.072@langate.gsu.edu> Errors-To: alcrsb@langate.gsu.edu Reply-To: nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Daphne Greenberg" <ALCDGG@langate.gsu.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-WOMENLIT:950] LVA conference X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 5.5.3.1 Status: O Content-Length: 2565 Lines: 34 Join Literacy Volunteers of America, the American Library Association, the Department of Education, and VALUE in Kansas City October 4-7, 2000 for LVA Conference 2000: Show Me the Future! Best-selling author Nora Roberts, a member of LVA's Authors' Guild and a longtime supporter of literacy, will be the opening keynote speaker. Walter Anderson, Chairman, CEO, and Publisher of Parade Publications, will give the keynote address at the Annual Banquet and will present the 2000 Literacy Leadership Award to Assistant Secretary of Vocational and Adult Education Patricia W. McNeil. Author, self-made millionaire, and adult learner Tom Harken will emcee the Student Recognition Luncheon, and Wally Amos, LVA Inc.'s Spokesperson, will host our closing lunch. This year's program includes the following featured speakers: Wally Amos, LVA National Spokesperson; Terry Axelrod, Raising More Money« Programs; Dr. Michael Bloom, Principal Research Associate, The Conference Board of Canada; Judy Cheatham, LVA Writing Consultant, Greensboro College; Bill Cordes, author of Class It Up!; Margery Freeman, Executive Director, YMCA Educational Services (YES!) Fran Kick, Instruction and Design Concepts; Lester Laminack, LVA Reading Consultant, Western Carolina University; Pat Wagner, Co-owner, Pattern Research, Inc.; Marlene Wilson, author of The Effective Management of Volunteer Programs; and Elaine Yarbrough, The Yarbrough Group. Workshop topics include technology for programs, tutors, and students; training program staff and trainers; learning disabilities; fundraising; advocating for policy change; marketing and public relations; and more. Pre-conference session topics include LVA's Training of Trainers; learning disabilities; student leadership; library and adult literacy programs; board development; and advocacy and public support. LVA, Inc. has extended the early registration deadline for LVA Conference 2000: Show Me the Future! to Friday, Sept. 22nd. For registration information and a downloadable registration form, visit http://www.literacyvolunteers.org/conference. Also, check out the Fall issue of LVA's the Reader online at http://www.literacyvolunteers.org/home/reader for updates on conference programming, speakers, and special events. What's your favorite reason to read? Visit http://www.2000reasons.org! Marsha L. Tait President Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc., 635 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203 Tel: (315) 472-0001 Fax: (315) 472-0002 mailto:mtait@literacyvolunteers.org http://www.literacyvolunteers.org
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