Our Staff
Our staff is very involved in the regional and provincial literacy scene. Our Executive Director, Susan Hughes, is a board member of the Community Literacy of Ontario network and our Program Assistant, Sharren Reil, sits on the Literacy Network Northeast board. We have re-established our bi-monthly newsletter this year and have received positive feedback on it.
We have also forged strong links with our partners at other governmental agencies within our community. By working together, we are able to reassess and update our programs to meet the learner’s needs in today’s marketplace.
Susan Hughes Sharren Reil
Board of Directors
Kim Allen (Secretary/Treasurer)
Cathy Plante
Helen Olson
Janet Hynds (Chair)
Margot Sawyerr
Catherine Gamble
Dan Lavigne
The council is currently made up of 7 Directors, including an Executive. Although only Directors can vote at Council meetings, all regular meetings are open to the general public, and we welcome your input and suggestions at any time. Board meetings are held on the third Monday of each month. For more information, please contact the office at (705) 672-4232.
Our Board is elected by our general membership at our Annual General Meeting, held in the fall of each year. All members of the Literacy Council (past and present learners and volunteers) are eligible to nominate and vote for Directors.
We are offering a free ongoing computer based course called Essential Skills for Employment. The student works at their own pace through a series of seven workbooks that examines today’s trends in various occupations and teaches students what requirements and skills are needed for them to be a successful job seeker. All students will create a cover letter and resume which they will use to apply for jobs. An instructor is onsite to assist the students with the books and the resume.
The class runs each Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00-12:00. Call 705 672-4232 to register.
Last Updated on: February 5, 2013
